# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001705696
**File Stem:** 0001193125-23-010235
**Filing Date:** 2023-1
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-23-010235.hdr.sgml**: 20230118

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-23-010235

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 21

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230112

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

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230118

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230118

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** VICI PROPERTIES INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001705696
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 814177147
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38372
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23534657

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 535 MADISON AVENUE,  20TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10022
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (646) 949-4631

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 535 MADISON AVENUE,  20TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10022
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** VICI Properties L.P.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001920791
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 352576503
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-264352-01
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23534658

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 535 MADISON AVENUE, 20TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10022
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (646) 949-4631

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 535 MADISON AVENUE, 20TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10022

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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): January 12, 2023

VICI Properties Inc.

## VICI Properties L.P.
**(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)**

Maryland (VICI Properties Inc.) Delaware (VICI Properties L.P.) 001-38372 333-264352-01 81-4177147 35-2576503 <br> (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

535 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor

New York, New York 10022

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (646) 949-4631

Not Applicable

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange<br> on which registered |
| Common stock, $0.01 par value | VICI | 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).

VICI Properties Inc. ☐ Emerging growth company <br> VICI Properties L.P. ☐ 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.

VICI Properties Inc. ☐

VICI Properties L.P. ☐

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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Agreement.

Underwriting Agreement

VICI Properties Inc. (the "Company") and VICI Properties OP LLC ("VICI OP") entered into an underwriting agreement (the "Underwriting Agreement"), dated as of January 12, 2023, with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters listed on Schedule I thereto (in such capacities, the "Underwriters"), Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as forward sellers (in such capacities, the "Forward Sellers"), and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Citibank, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as forward purchasers (in such capacities, the "Forward Purchasers"), relating to the offer and sale of 30,302,500 shares of the Company's common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the "Common Stock"), on a forward basis (including 3,952,500 shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Underwriters' option to purchase additional shares, solely to cover over-allotments, which option the Underwriters exercised in full), at a price per share of Common Stock to the Underwriters of $31.845 (the "Offering"). The Offering was made pursuant to the Company's effective automatic shelf registration statement on Form

(No.

333-264352)

filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on April 18, 2022. The material terms of the Offering are described in the prospectus supplement dated January 12, 2023 (the "Prospectus Supplement"). The Offering closed on January 18, 2023.

Under the Underwriting Agreement, the Company and VICI OP made certain customary representations, warranties and covenants concerning the Company, VICI OP and the registration statement, and the Company and VICI OP have also agreed to indemnify the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers against certain liabilities, or to contribute to payments that such parties may be required to make in respect of those liabilities.

The foregoing description of the Underwriting Agreement does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the full text of the Underwriting Agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Forward Sale Agreements

In connection with the Offering, on January 12, 2023, the Company entered into forward sale agreements (the "Forward Sale Agreements") with each Forward Purchaser. The Company expects to physically settle the Forward Sale Agreements (by the delivery of shares of Common Stock) and receive proceeds from the sale of those shares of Common Stock on the settlement date no later than approximately twelve months after the date of the Prospectus Supplement. Although the Company expects to settle the Forward Sale Agreements entirely by the physical delivery of shares of Common Stock in exchange for cash proceeds, the Company may elect cash settlement or net share settlement for all or a portion of the Company's obligations under the Forward Sale Agreements. If the Company elects to cash settle the Forward Sale Agreements, the Company may not receive any cash proceeds, and the Company may be required to pay cash to the Forward Purchasers in certain circumstances. If the Company elects to net share settle the Forward Sale Agreements, the Company will not receive any cash proceeds, and the Company may be required to deliver shares of Common Stock to the Forward Purchasers in certain circumstances. The Forward Sale Agreements provide for an initial forward sale price of $31.845 per share (which is the public offering price, less the underwriting discount set forth on the front cover of the Prospectus Supplement), subject to certain adjustments pursuant to the terms of the Forward Sale Agreements. The Company will not initially receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of Common Stock by the Forward Sellers.

The foregoing description of the Forward Sale Agreements does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the full text of the Forward Sale Agreements, which are attached hereto as Exhibits 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 and are incorporated by reference herein.

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Use of Proceeds of Offering

At an initial forward sale price of $31.845 per share (which is the public offering price per share, less the underwriting discount per share), in the event of full physical settlement of the Forward Sale Agreements, the Company would receive expected net proceeds, after estimated offering expenses, of approximately $964.4 million, subject to the price adjustment and other provisions of the Forward Sale Agreements.

The Company intends to cause the cash proceeds it receives upon settlement of the Forward Sale Agreements to be contributed to VICI OP, which expects to use such proceeds in connection with or in furtherance of the Company's ongoing business and operations, including funding its pipeline for the acquisition, development and improvement of properties, origination and funding of loans directly or indirectly secured by real estate, and other general corporate purposes, which may include capital expenditures, working capital and the repayment or refinancing of indebtedness.

The amount of cash or number of shares of Common Stock the Company receives upon settlement of the Forward Sale Agreements, if any, will depend on the relevant settlement method, market interest rates and, if applicable under cash or net share settlement, the prevailing market price of the Common Stock during the period in which the Forward Purchasers or their respective affiliates unwind their hedge positions with respect to the Forward Sale Agreements. Settlement will occur on one or more dates specified by the Company under the Forward Sale Agreements, which the Company expects to be no later than approximately twelve months from the date of the Prospectus Supplement, subject to acceleration by the Forward Purchasers upon the occurrence of certain events.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. You can identify these statements by the use of the words "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "projects," "targets," "can," "could," "may," "should," "will," "would" and similar expressions that do not relate to historical matters. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Company's control and could materially affect actual results, performance, or achievements. Among those risks, uncertainties and other factors are risks related to market conditions related to the settlement of the Forward Sale Agreements and the Company's expected use of proceeds. Important risk factors that may affect the Company's business, results of operations and financial position are detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

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|:---|:---|
| Exhibit<br> No. | Description |
| 1.1 | [Underwriting Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2023, by and among the Company, VICI OP and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters listed on Schedule I thereto, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers](d465065dex11.htm) |
| 1.2 | [Forward Sale Agreement, dated January 12, 2023, by and between the Company and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC](d465065dex12.htm) |

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|:---|:---|
| 1.3 | [Forward Sale Agreement, dated January 12, 2023, by and between the Company and Bank of America, N.A.](d465065dex13.htm) |
| 1.4 | [Forward Sale Agreement, dated January 12, 2023, by and between the Company and Citigroup, N.A.](d465065dex14.htm) |
| 1.5 | [Forward Sale Agreement, dated January 12, 2023, by and between the Company and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association](d465065dex15.htm) |
| 5.1 | [Opinion of Hogan Lovells US LLP with respect to the legality of the shares of Common Stock](d465065dex51.htm) |
| 23.1 | [Consent of Hogan Lovells US LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)](d465065dex51.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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\* Pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K, certain schedules and exhibits have been omitted.

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SIGNATURES

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | VICI PROPERTIES INC. | VICI PROPERTIES INC. |
| Date: January 18, 2023 | By: | /s/ SAMANTHA S. GALLAGHER |
|  |  | Samantha S. Gallagher |
|  |  | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
|  | VICI PROPERTIES L.P. | VICI PROPERTIES L.P. |
| Date: January 18, 2023 | By: | /s/ SAMANTHA S. GALLAGHER |
|  |  | Samantha S. Gallagher |
|  |  | Secretary |

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## Exhibit 1.1

**Exhibit 1.1** 

**26,350,000 SHARES** 

**VICI PROPERTIES INC.** 

**(A Maryland corporation)** 

**COMMON STOCK ($0.01 PAR VALUE PER SHARE)** 

**UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT** 

January 12, 2023

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January 12, 2023

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

BofA Securities, Inc.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

as Representatives of the several Underwriters named in Schedule I hereto

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

BofA Securities, Inc.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

As Forward Sellers

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

Bank of America, N.A.

Citibank, N.A.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

As Forward Purchasers

c/o Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

1585 Broadway

New York, New York 10036

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Each of VICI Properties Inc., a Maryland corporation (the "**Company**"), VICI Properties OP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "**Operating Company**"), and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (in their capacities as sellers of Borrowed Shares (as defined below) hereunder (the "**Forward Sellers**")), in connection with (i) the letter agreement dated the date hereof between the Company and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, (ii) the letter agreement dated the date hereof between the Company and Bank of America, N.A., (iii) the letter agreement dated the date hereof between the Company and Citibank, N.A. and (iv) the letter agreement dated the date hereof between the Company and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (the "**Forward Sale Agreements**," and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Citibank, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, in their capacities as counterparties to the respective Forward Sale Agreement, the "**Forward Purchasers**") relating to the forward sale by the Company, subject to the Company's right to elect Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement (as such terms are defined in the applicable Forward Sale Agreement), of a number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.01 par value per share (the "**Common Stock**"), initially equal to the number of Underwritten Borrowed Shares (as defined below) sold by each of the Forward Sellers pursuant to this Agreement, confirms their respective agreements with you as Representatives (as defined below) and each of

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the several underwriters named in Schedule I (the "**Underwriters**") with respect to (a) the sale by the Forward Sellers, acting severally and not jointly, and the purchase by the Underwriters, acting severally and not jointly, of an aggregate of 26,350,000 shares of common stock (the "**Underwritten Borrowed Shares**") and (b) the grant by the Forward Sellers to the Underwriters, acting severally and not jointly, of the option to purchase all or any part of 3,952,500 additional shares of Common Stock solely to cover over-allotments, if any (the "**Additional Borrowed Shares**"), if and to the extent that you, as Representatives of the Underwriters, shall have determined to exercise, on behalf of the Underwriters, the right to purchase such Shares (as defined below).

The Underwritten Borrowed Shares and the Underwritten Company Top-Up Shares (as defined below) are herein referred to collectively as the "**Underwritten Shares**." The Underwritten Company Top-Up Shares and the Additional Company Top-Up Shares (as defined below) are herein referred to collectively as the "**Company Shares**." The Additional Borrowed Shares and the Additional Company Top-Up Shares are herein referred to collectively as the "**Additional Shares**." The Underwritten Borrowed Shares and the Additional Borrowed Shares are herein referred to collectively as the "**Borrowed Shares**." The Underwritten Shares and the Additional Shares are herein referred to collectively as the "**Shares**." This underwriting agreement is herein referred to as the "**Agreement**."

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC have agreed to act as representatives of the several Underwriters (in such capacity, the "**Representatives**").

The Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "**Commission**") an automatic shelf registration statement, including a prospectus covering the public offering and sale of certain securities, including the Shares, on Form S-3 (No. 333-264352). The registration statement, as amended at the time it became effective, including the information (if any) deemed to be part of the registration statement at the time of effectiveness pursuant to Rule 430A or Rule 430B under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "**Securities Act**"), is hereinafter referred to as the "**Registration Statement**"; the related prospectus covering such securities dated April 18, 2022, in the form first used to confirm sales of the Shares (or in the form first made available to the Underwriters by the Company to meet requests of purchasers pursuant to Rule 173 under the Securities Act) is hereinafter referred to as the "**Base Prospectus**." The Base Prospectus, as supplemented by the prospectus supplement specifically relating to the Shares in the form first used to confirm sales of the Shares (or in the form first made available to the Underwriters by the Company to meet requests of purchasers pursuant to Rule 173 under the Securities Act) is hereinafter referred to as the "**Prospectus**" and the term "**preliminary prospectus**" means the preliminary form of the Prospectus dated January 12, 2023 and distributed to prospective purchasers of the Shares.

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For purposes of this Agreement, "**free writing prospectus**" has the meaning set forth in Rule 405 under the Securities Act, "**Time of Sale Prospectus**" means the preliminary prospectus together with the free writing prospectuses, if any, each identified in Schedule III hereto, and the documents and pricing information set forth in Schedule III hereto, and "**broadly available road show**" means a "road show that is a written communication" within the meaning of Rule 433(d)(8)(i) whether or not required to be filed with the Commission that has been made available without restriction to any person. As used herein, the terms "**Registration Statement**," "**Base Prospectus**" "**preliminary prospectus**," "**Time of Sale Prospectus**" and "**Prospectus**" shall include the documents, if any, incorporated by reference therein as of the date hereof. The terms "**supplement**," "**amendment**" and "**amend**" as used herein with respect to the Registration Statement, the Base Prospectus, the preliminary prospectus, the Time of Sale Prospectus or the Prospectus shall include all documents subsequently filed by the Company with the Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "**Exchange Act**"), that are deemed to be incorporated by reference therein. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "**Time of Sale**" means 8:15 p.m., New York City time, on the date hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. *Representations and Warranties by the Company and the Operating Company*. Each of the Company and the Operating Company, jointly and severally, represents and warrants to and agrees with each of the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Registration Statement has been filed with the Commission and became effective upon filing; no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement is in effect, and no proceedings for such purpose are pending before or, to the Company's knowledge, threatened by the Commission.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) (i) Each document, if any, filed or to be filed pursuant to the Exchange Act and incorporated by reference in the Time of Sale Prospectus or the Prospectus complied, or will comply when so filed, in all material respects with the requirements of the Exchange Act and the applicable rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder, (ii) the Registration Statement, when it became effective, did not contain and, as amended or supplemented, if applicable, will not as of the date of any such amendment or supplement contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, (iii) the Registration Statement and the Prospectus comply and, as amended or supplemented, if applicable, will comply, in all material respects with the Securities Act and the applicable rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder, (iv) the Time of Sale Prospectus, or any free writing prospectus, when considered together with the Time of Sale Prospectus, does not, and at the time of each sale of the Shares in connection with the offering when the Prospectus is not yet available to prospective purchasers and on the Closing Date (as defined below), as then amended or supplemented by the Company, if applicable, will not, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, (v) each broadly available road show, if any, when considered together with the Time of Sale Prospectus, does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the

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statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading and (vi) the Prospectus, as of its date, does not contain and, as amended or supplemented, if applicable, as of the date of such amendment or supplement, the Closing Date and any Option Closing Date (as defined below), will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, except that the representations and warranties set forth in this paragraph do not apply to statements or omissions in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus or the Prospectus based upon information relating to any Underwriter, any Forward Seller or any Forward Purchaser, furnished to the Company in writing by an Underwriter, a Forward Seller or a Forward Purchaser through you expressly for use therein, it being understood and agreed that the only such information is (i) the information in the fifth and sixth paragraphs, (ii) the information under the caption "Price Stabilization and Short Positions" and (iii) the information under the caption "Other Relationships," in each case under the heading "Underwriting" contained in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus (collectively, the "**Underwriter Information**").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) (i) At the time of filing the Registration Statement, (ii) at the time of the most recent amendment thereto for the purposes of complying with Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act (whether such amendment was by post-effective amendment, incorporated report filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act or form of prospectus), (iii) at the time the Company or any person acting on its behalf (within the meaning, for this clause only, of Rule 163(c) under the Securities Act) made any offer relating to the securities in reliance on the exemption of Rule 163 under the Securities Act, and (iv) as of the Time of Sale, the Company was and is a "well-known seasoned issuer" (as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Company is not an "ineligible issuer" as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act, without taking account of any determination by the Commission pursuant to Rule 405 under the Securities Act that it is not necessary that the Company be considered an ineligible issuer, as of the eligibility determination date specified in Rule 164 under the Securities Act. Any free writing prospectus that the Company is required to file pursuant to Rule 433(d) under the Securities Act has been, or will be, filed with the Commission in accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act and the applicable rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder. Each free writing prospectus that the Company is required to file pursuant to Rule 433(d) under the Securities Act or that was prepared by or on behalf of or used or referred to by the Company complies or will comply in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act and the applicable rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder. Except for the free writing prospectuses, if any, identified in Schedule III hereto forming part of the Time of Sale Prospectus, and electronic road shows, if any, each furnished to you before first use, the Company has not prepared, used or referred to, and will not, without your prior consent, prepare, use or refer to, any free writing prospectus.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The Company has been duly incorporated, is validly existing as a corporation in good standing under the laws of the State of Maryland, has the corporate power and authority to own and lease its properties and to conduct its business as described in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus and to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and the Forward Sale Agreements and is duly qualified to transact business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or its ownership or leasing of property requires such qualification, except to the extent that the failure to be so qualified or be in good standing would not have a material adverse effect on the Company and its subsidiaries, including the Operating Company, taken as a whole ("**Material Adverse Effect**").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) VICI Properties HoldCo LLC ("**VICI HoldCo**"), a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of the Company, has the limited liability company power and authority as the sole managing member of the Operating Company and owner of the limited liability company interests of the Operating Company set forth in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus, to cause the Operating Company to enter into and perform the Operating Company's obligations under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Each "significant subsidiary" of the Company (as the term is defined in Rule 1-02 of Regulation S-X) has been duly organized, is validly existing as a corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership or other type of entity or organization, as the case may be, in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation, organization or formation, has the corporate, partnership, limited liability company or similar power and authority to own and lease its properties and to conduct its business as described in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus and is duly qualified to transact business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or its ownership or leasing of property requires such qualification, except to the extent that the failure to be so qualified or be in good standing would not have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company owns and will own as of the Closing Date 100% of the limited liability company interests of VICI HoldCo. VICI HoldCo is the sole managing member of the Operating Company and, as set forth in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus, the owner of the limited liability company interests of the Operating Company. The Operating Company owns and will own as of the Closing Date 100% of the limited partnership interests in VICI Properties L.P. ("**VICI LP**"). The only subsidiaries of the Company are (A) the subsidiaries of the Company listed on Exhibit 21 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the "**Form 10-K**") and (B) certain other subsidiaries which, considered in the aggregate as a single subsidiary, do not constitute a "significant subsidiary," as defined in Rule 1-02 of Regulation S-X. The Operating Company, VICI HoldCo, VICI LP, VICI

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Properties 2 L.P. VICI Properties GP LLC, VICI Properties 2 GP LLC, VICI Properties 1 LLC, Claudine Propco LLC, CPLV Property Owner LLC, Venetian Holdco LLC, Venetian Propco LLC, MGP Lessor, LLC and MGP Lessor Holdings, LLC are the only "significant subsidiaries" of the Company, as the term "significant subsidiary" is defined in Rule 1-02 of Regulation S-X.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by each of the Company and the Operating Company. Each of the Forward Sale Agreements has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the applicable Forward Purchaser, is a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that enforceability may be limited by (i) the effect of bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws now or hereafter in effect relating to or affecting the rights or remedies of creditors or (ii) the effect of general principles of equity, whether enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law, and the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought and, as to rights of indemnification and contribution, by federal or state securities law or principles of public policy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) The authorized Common Stock of the Company conforms in all material respects as to legal matters to the description thereof contained in each of the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) The shares of Common Stock outstanding prior to the issuance of any Shares have been duly authorized and are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. None of the outstanding shares of Common Stock were issued in violation of the preemptive or other similar rights of any securityholder of the Company. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus, (i) there are no outstanding securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for any shares of capital stock of the Company, and (ii) there are no outstanding options, warrants, or other rights to purchase or subscribe for capital stock or other ownership interests of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) The Company Shares, if any, to be issued and sold by the Company hereunder have been duly authorized and, when issued and delivered against payment therefor as provided herein pursuant to due authorization by the Company's board of directors (the "**Board**") or a duly authorized committee thereof in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and the issuance of the Company Shares will not be subject to any preemptive or similar rights of any securityholder of the Company. A number of shares of Common Stock equal to the aggregate of 60,605,000 shares of Common Stock has been reserved for issuance pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements. The shares of Common Stock deliverable pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements have been duly authorized and, when issued and delivered by the Company to the Forward Purchasers against payment of any

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consideration required to be paid by the Forward Purchasers pursuant to the terms of the Forward Sale Agreements, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and the issuance of such shares of Common Stock will not be subject to any preemptive or similar rights of any securityholder of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) The Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Operating Company, dated as of April 29, 2022 (the "**LLC Agreement**"), is in full force and effect. All of the outstanding limited liability company interests ("**OP Units**") of the Operating Company have been duly authorized and are validly issued in accordance with the LLC Agreement, and, except for restrictions on transferability in the LLC Agreement or as otherwise set forth in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus, the outstanding limited liability company interests of the Operating Company owned by the Company, directly or indirectly, are free and clear of any perfected security interest or any other security interests, claims, mortgages, pledges, liens, encumbrances or other restrictions of any kind. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus, there are no outstanding options, warrants, or other rights to purchase, agreements or other obligations to issue, or rights to convert any obligations into or exchange any securities or limited liability company interests of the Operating Company. None of the OP Units have been or, upon issuance as provided in the prior sentence, will be issued in violation of the preemptive or other similar rights of any security holder of the Operating Company or any other person or entity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) The OP Units to be issued to the Company in connection with the issuance of the Company Shares, if any, upon the contribution by the Company to the Operating Company of the proceeds from the sale of the Company Shares to be issued and sold by the Company pursuant to this Agreement, will be duly authorized for issuance by the Operating Company to the Company, and at the time of their issuance will be validly issued in accordance with the LLC Agreement. The OP Units to be issued to the Company in connection with the issuance of any shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements will be duly authorized for issuance by the Operating Company to the Company, and at the time of their issuance will be validly issued in accordance with the LLC Agreement. None of the OP Units referred to in this paragraph have been or, upon issuance as provided in the prior two sentences, will be issued in violation of the preemptive or other similar rights of any security holder of the Operating Company or any other person or entity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) All of the outstanding shares of capital stock or other ownership interests of each "significant subsidiary" other than the Operating Company have been duly authorized and are validly issued, and are, to the extent applicable, fully paid and non-assessable, and, except for restrictions on transferability in the organizational documents or as otherwise set forth in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus, all outstanding shares of capital stock or other ownership interests of the Company's "significant subsidiaries" other than the Operating Company are owned by the Company either directly or

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through subsidiaries that are wholly-owned (other than any third-party interests disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus), free and clear of any perfected security interest or any other security interests, claims, mortgages, pledges, liens, encumbrances or other restrictions of any kind. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus, there are no outstanding options, warrants, or other rights to purchase, agreements or other obligations to issue, or rights to convert any obligations into or exchange any securities or interests for capital stock or other ownership interests of any "significant subsidiary" other than the Operating Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) The LLC Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by each of the Company and VICI HoldCo, as the sole managing member of the Operating Company, and is a valid and binding agreement of the Operating Company, enforceable against each of the Company, VICI HoldCo and the Operating Company in accordance with its terms. The Operating Agreement of VICI HoldCo has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company, as the sole member of VICI HoldCo, and is a valid and binding agreement of VICI HoldCo, enforceable against the Company and VICI HoldCo in accordance with its terms. The Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of VICI LP has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by each of the Operating Company and VICI Properties GP LLC ("**VICI GP**"), as sole general partner of VICI LP, and is a valid and binding agreement of VICI LP, enforceable against each of the Operating Company, VICI GP and VICI LP in accordance with its terms.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus, (i) the Company is not currently prohibited, directly or indirectly, from making any distributions to its stockholders to the extent permitted by applicable law and (ii) the Operating Company, VICI LP and VICI HoldCo are not currently prohibited, directly or indirectly, from paying any dividends or distributions to their interest holders to the extent permitted by applicable law, from making any other distribution on the Operating Company's, VICI LP's or VICI HoldCo's limited liability company interests or limited partnership interests, as applicable, from repaying to the Company or VICI HoldCo any loans or advances to the Operating Company from the Company or VICI HoldCo or from transferring any of the Operating Company's property or assets to the Company or VICI HoldCo.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is (i) in violation of its articles of incorporation, charter, bylaws, certificate of limited partnership, agreement of limited partnership, certificate of formation, limited liability company agreement or other organizational document, as applicable, as amended or supplemented, (ii) in default in the performance or observance of any obligation, agreement, covenant or condition contained in any contract, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan or credit agreement, note, lease, ground lease or other agreement or instrument to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is

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a party or by which it or any of them may be bound or to which any of the properties of the Company or any of its subsidiaries (the "**Properties**") or any other assets of the Company or any of its subsidiaries is subject (collectively, "**Agreements and Instruments**"), or (iii) in violation of any law, statute, rule, regulation, judgment, order, writ or decree applicable to the Company or any of its subsidiaries of any arbitrator, court, governmental body, regulatory body, administrative agency or other authority, body or agency having jurisdiction over the Company or any of its subsidiaries or the Properties or any of their respective other assets or operations, except, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii) of this sentence, for any such defaults or violations that would not have a Material Adverse Effect. The execution and delivery by the Company and the Operating Company of, and the performance by the Company and the Operating Company of their respective obligations under, this Agreement and the Forward Sale Agreements, as applicable, will not (i) contravene any provision of applicable law or any judgment, order or decree of any governmental body, agency or court having jurisdiction over the Company, the Operating Company or any of their respective subsidiaries, (ii) result in the violation of the organizational documents of the Company, the Operating Company or any of their respective subsidiaries or (iii) result in a breach or violation of any Agreements and Instruments binding upon the Company, the Operating Company or any of their respective subsidiaries, except, in the case of clauses (i) and (iii) of this sentence, for any such contravention, violation or breach that would not have a Material Adverse Effect. No consent, approval, authorization or order of, or qualification with, any governmental body or agency is required for the performance by the Company or the Operating Company of their respective obligations under this Agreement or the Forward Sale Agreements, as applicable, except (i) as have been obtained or made by the Company or the Operating Company and (ii) (A) such as may be required by the securities laws of any U.S. state or non-U.S. jurisdiction or Blue Sky laws of the various U.S. states in connection with the offer and sale of any Shares, (B) the filing of a supplemental listing application with respect to the Shares with the New York Stock Exchange (the "**NYSE**"), and (C) such approvals as have been obtained under the rules and regulations of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. ("**FINRA**"). Except as described in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus, the execution and delivery by the Company and the Operating Company of, and the performance by the Company and the Operating Company of their respective obligations under, this Agreement and the Forward Sale Agreements, as applicable, will not constitute a Repayment Event (as defined below) under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon the Properties or any other assets of the Company or any of its subsidiaries pursuant to, the Agreements and Instruments (except for such Repayment Events, liens, charges or encumbrances that would not have a Material Adverse Effect). As used herein, a "**Repayment Event**" means any event or condition which gives the holder of any note, debenture or other evidence of indebtedness (or any person acting on such holder's behalf) the right to require the repurchase, redemption or repayment of all or a portion of such indebtedness by the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) Except as described in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus or which have been properly complied with or waived, there are no persons with registration rights or other similar rights to have any equity or equity-derivative securities registered for sale pursuant to the Registration Statement or the Prospectus or otherwise registered for sale or sold under the Securities Act by either of the Company or the Operating Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) There has not occurred any material adverse change, or any development involving a prospective material adverse change, in the condition, financial or otherwise, or in the earnings, business or operations of the Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, from that set forth in the Time of Sale Prospectus.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t) Except as described in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus, there are no legal or governmental proceedings pending or, to the Company's knowledge, threatened to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of the Properties is subject, which would, if determined adversely to the Company, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, or which would materially and adversely affect the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Forward Sale Agreements, or contemplated by the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus; and there are no material contracts or other documents that are required to be described in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus or the Prospectus or to be filed as exhibits to the Registration Statement that are not described or filed as required.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u) Each preliminary prospectus filed as part of the Registration Statement as originally filed or as part of any amendment thereto, or filed pursuant to Rule 424 under the Securities Act, complied when so filed in all material respects with the Securities Act and the applicable rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Each of the Company and the Operating Company is not, and immediately after giving effect to (A) the offering and sale of the Company Shares and the application of the net proceeds therefrom or (B) the issuance and delivery of shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements and the application of the net proceeds therefrom, each as described in the Time of Sale Prospectus will not be, required to register as an "investment company" as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(w) Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus or the Prospectus, the Company, its subsidiaries and Harrah's Joliet Landco LLC, which is the only joint venture in which either of the Company or any of its subsidiaries owns an interest, (i) is in compliance with any and all

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applicable foreign, federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of human health and safety, the environment or hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, pollutants or contaminants ("**Environmental Laws**"), (ii) has received all permits, licenses or other approvals required of them under applicable Environmental Laws to conduct their respective businesses and (iii) is in compliance with all terms and conditions of any such permit, license or approval, except where such noncompliance with Environmental Laws, failure to receive required permits, licenses or other approvals or failure to comply with the terms and conditions of such permits, licenses or approvals would not, singly or in the aggregate, be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) There are (i) no costs or liabilities associated with Environmental Laws (including, without limitation, any capital or operating expenditures required for clean-up, closure of properties or compliance with Environmental Laws or any permit, license or approval, any related constraints on operating activities and any potential liabilities to third parties) and (ii) no notices of potential liability or claims pending or, to the knowledge of the Company or the Operating Company, threatened against the Company, any of its subsidiaries, Harrah's Joliet Landco LLC or any of the Properties concerning Environmental Laws, which in the case of sub-clause (i) or (ii) would, singly or in the aggregate, be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; neither the Company, any of its subsidiaries, Harrah's Joliet Landco LLC nor, to the knowledge of the Company or the Operating Company, any other person has contaminated or caused conditions that threaten to contaminate any of the Properties with Hazardous Materials (as defined below), except for such contamination or threats of contamination that would not, singly or in the aggregate, be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; none of the Properties is included on or, to the knowledge of the Company or the Operating Company, is proposed for inclusion on the National Priorities List pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. §. 9601 et seq., or any similar list or inventory of contaminated properties, the result of which would, singly or in the aggregate, be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. As used herein, "**Hazardous Material**" shall mean any hazardous material, hazardous waste, hazardous substance, hazardous constituent, toxic substance, pollutant, contaminant, asbestos, petroleum, petroleum waste, radioactive material, biohazardous material, explosive or any other material, the presence of which in the environment is prohibited, regulated, or serves as the basis of liability, as defined, listed, or regulated by any applicable federal, state, or local environmental law, ordinance, rule, or regulation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(y) (i) None of the Company or its subsidiaries, or, to the Company's or the Operating Company's knowledge, any director, officer, affiliate, employee, agent or representative of the Company or of any of the Company's subsidiaries or affiliates, has taken or will take any action in furtherance of an offer, payment, promise to pay, or authorization or approval of the payment, giving or receipt of money, property, gifts or anything else of value, directly or indirectly, to any government official (including any officer or employee of a government or

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government-owned or controlled entity or of a public international organization, or any person acting in an official capacity for or on behalf of any of the foregoing, or any political party or party official or candidate for political office) in order to influence official action, or to any person, in violation of any applicable anti-corruption laws; (ii) the Company and its subsidiaries and controlled affiliates have conducted their businesses in compliance with applicable anti-corruption laws and have instituted and maintained policies and procedures reasonably designed to promote and achieve compliance with such laws and with the representations and warranties contained herein; and (iii) neither the Company nor its subsidiaries will use, directly or indirectly, the proceeds of the offering of the Company Shares or from the issuance, sale and/or delivery of shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements, as the case may be, 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 applicable anti-corruption laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(z) The operations of the Company and its subsidiaries are and have been conducted at all times in material compliance with all applicable financial recordkeeping and reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act, as amended by Title III of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act), and the applicable anti-money laundering statutes of applicable jurisdictions where the Company and its subsidiaries conduct business, the rules and regulations thereunder and any related or similar rules, regulations or guidelines, issued, administered or enforced by any governmental agency (collectively, the "**Anti-Money Laundering Laws**"), and no action, suit or proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries with respect to the Anti-Money Laundering Laws is pending or, to the knowledge of the Company or the Operating Company, threatened.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(aa) (i) None of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, or, to the Company's or the Operating Company's knowledge, any director, officer, employee, agent or affiliate of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, is an individual or entity ("**Person**") that is, or is owned or controlled by one or more Persons that are:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 subject of any sanctions administered or enforced by the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control, the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, HM Treasury, or other relevant sanctions authority (collectively, "**Sanctions**"), 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;(B) located, organized or resident in a country or territory that is the subject of Sanctions (including, without limitation, the so-called Donetsk People's Republic, or so-called Luhansk People's Republic or any other Covered Region of Ukraine identified pursuant to Executive Order 14065, and the Crimea region, Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Company and the Operating Company will not, directly or indirectly, use the proceeds of the offering of the Company Shares or from the issuance, sale and/or delivery of shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements, as the case may be, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any subsidiary, joint venture partner or 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) to fund or facilitate any activities or business of or with any Person or in any country or territory that, at the time of such funding or facilitation, is the subject of Sanctions; 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;(B) in any other manner that will result in a violation of Sanctions by any Person (including any Person participating in the offering, whether as underwriter, advisor, investor 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Since its formation, the Company and its subsidiaries have not knowingly engaged in, are not now knowingly engaged in, and will not engage in, any dealings or transactions with any Person, or in any country or territory, that at the time of the dealing or transaction is or was the subject of Sanctions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(bb) Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, Time of Sale Prospectus and Prospectus: (i) the Company, either directly or through a subsidiary, Harrah's Joliet Landco LLC, has good and marketable fee or leasehold title to the Properties, in each case, free and clear of all mortgages, pledges, liens, charges, security interests, claims, restrictions or encumbrances of any kind, other than those that do not, singly or in the aggregate, materially and adversely affect the value of such Properties and do not materially interfere with the use made or proposed to be made of such Property by the Company, any of its subsidiaries, Harrah's Joliet Landco LLC; (ii) none of the Company, any of its subsidiaries, Harrah's Joliet Landco LLC owns any material real property other than the Properties described in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus as being so owned; (iii) with respect to the Material Properties, each of the ground leases relating to a Property, if any, material to the business of the Company, its subsidiaries, Harrah's Joliet Landco LLC, taken as a whole, and under which the Company, any of its subsidiaries, Harrah's Joliet Landco LLC holds the Properties, is in full force and effect, with such exceptions as do not materially interfere with the use made or proposed to be made of such Property by the Company, any of its subsidiaries, Harrah's Joliet Landco LLC, and none of the Company, any of its subsidiaries, Harrah's Joliet Landco LLC has received any notice of any material claim of any sort that has been asserted by any ground lessor under a ground lease threatening the rights of the Company, any of its subsidiaries, Harrah's Joliet Landco LLC to the continued possession of the

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leased premises under any such ground lease; (iv) except as would not be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, to the knowledge of the Company or the Operating Company, no lessee of any of the Properties is in default under any of the leases relating to the Properties and neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries knows of any event which, whether with or without the passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a default under any such lease; (v) no tenant under any of the leases at the Material Properties has any option or right of first refusal to purchase all or part of any of the premises under such lease; (vi) each of the Material Properties complies with all applicable codes, laws and regulations (including, without limitation, building and zoning codes, laws and regulations and laws relating to access to the Material Properties) and deed restrictions or other covenants, except for such failures to comply that would not, singly or in the aggregate, be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; (vii) none of the Company, any of its subsidiaries, Harrah's Joliet Landco LLC has (A) received from any governmental authority any written notice of any condemnation of or zoning change materially and adversely affecting the Material Properties, or (B) knowledge of any pending or threatened condemnation proceedings, zoning change or other proceeding or action that will materially affect the use or value of any of the Material Properties; and (viii) the mortgages and deeds of trust that encumber the Material Properties are not convertible (in the absence of foreclosures) into equity securities of the entity owning such Material Property and said mortgages and deeds of trust are not cross-defaulted to any indebtedness other than indebtedness of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or cross-collateralized with any property other than other Material Properties or assets owned directly or indirectly by the Company and its subsidiaries. For purposes hereof, "Material Properties" shall mean the Company's net investment in any Property which equals 10% or more of the total carrying value of the Company's real estate portfolio as of September 30, 2022.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(cc) Each of the material partnership agreements, declarations of trust or trust agreements, limited liability company agreements (or other similar agreements) and joint venture agreements to which the Company or the Operating Company is a party has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by such applicable party and constitutes the valid agreement thereof, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as limited by (i) the effect of bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws now or hereafter in effect relating to or affecting the rights or remedies of creditors or (ii) the effect of general principles of equity, whether enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law, and the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(dd) The Company has not received any written communication regarding a tenant's or guarantor's termination of or intent not to renew any of its leases or guarantee agreements with the Company or any of its subsidiaries, and no such termination or non-renewal has been threatened in writing to the Company or any of its subsidiaries by any other party thereto, in each case that would have a Material Adverse Effect.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ee) The Company and its subsidiaries own or possess the right to use, or can acquire on reasonable terms, all patents, patent rights, licenses, inventions, copyrights, know-how (including trade secrets and other unpatented and/or unpatentable proprietary or confidential information, systems or procedures), trademarks, service marks and trade names currently used by them in connection with the business now operated by them, except where the failure to do so would not be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has received any notice of infringement of or conflict with asserted rights of others with respect to any of the foregoing which, singly or in the aggregate, if the subject of an unfavorable decision, ruling or finding, would have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ff) No material labor dispute with the employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries exists or, to the knowledge of the Company or the Operating Company, is imminent, which, in either case, would be reasonably expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(gg) The Company and each of its subsidiaries are insured by insurers of, in their reasonable judgment, recognized financial responsibility (determined as of the date such insurance was obtained) against such losses and risks and in such amounts as are customary in the businesses in which they are engaged; neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has been refused any insurance coverage sought or applied for, which refusal would be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has any reason to believe that it will not be able (i) to renew, if desired, its existing insurance coverage as and when such coverage expires or (ii) to obtain similar coverage from similar insurers as may be necessary to continue its business at a cost that would not be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Except where any such failure to do so would not be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, the tenants of the Company and the Operating Company and each of their respective subsidiaries maintain insurance on the Properties with carriers against such risks and in such amounts as the Company and the Operating Company deem prudent in their reasonable judgment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(hh) Except where any such failure to do so would not be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, the Company and its subsidiaries possess all certificates, authorizations and permits issued by the appropriate federal, state or foreign regulatory authorities necessary to conduct their respective businesses; and neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has received any notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any such certificate, authorization or permit which, singly or in the aggregate, if the subject of an unfavorable decision, ruling or finding, would have a Material Adverse Effect.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Except as would not be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect: (i) each of the Company and the Operating Company is in compliance in all material respects with all applicable provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, including the regulations and published interpretations thereunder ("**ERISA**"); (ii) no "reportable event" (as defined in ERISA) for which notice has not been waived has occurred with respect to any "pension plan" (as defined in ERISA) for which either the Company or the Operating Company would have any material liability; (iii) neither the Company nor the Operating Company has incurred or expects to incur material liability under (A) Title IV of ERISA with respect to termination of, or withdrawal from, any "pension plan" or (B) Sections 412, 403, 431, 432 or 4971 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "**Code**"); and (iv) each "pension plan" for which either the Company or the Operating Company would have any liability that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code is so qualified in all material respects and nothing has occurred thereunder, whether by action or by failure to act, which would cause the loss of such qualification.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(jj) (i) The consolidated financial statements of the Company and VICI LP and, to the knowledge of the Company, MGM Growth Properties LLC ("**MGP**"), included in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus, together with the related schedules and notes thereto, present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the Company and MGP, respectively, as of the dates shown and their results of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the periods shown and (ii) such financial statements of the Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, of MGP have been prepared in conformity with the generally accepted accounting principles ("**GAAP**") applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods involved, except to the extent expressly otherwise stated in the related notes thereto, and the supporting schedules, if any, included in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus present fairly in all material respects in accordance with GAAP the information stated therein.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus have been prepared in accordance in all material respects with the applicable requirements of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act with respect to pro forma financial statements, and, in the opinion of the Company, the assumptions used in the preparation thereof are reasonable and provide a reasonable basis for presenting the significant effects directly attributable to the transactions or events described therein, and the related adjustments used therein give appropriate effect to the transactions and circumstances referred to therein and the pro forma columns therein reflect the proper application of these adjustments to the corresponding historical financial statement amounts.

Other than the historical and the pro forma financial statements (and schedules) included in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus or as expressly permitted by the Commission, no other historical or pro forma financial statements (or schedules) are required by the Securities Act to be included therein under the Securities Act or the rules and regulations thereunder.

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All disclosures contained in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus regarding "non-GAAP financial measures" (as such term is defined by the rules and regulations of the Commission) comply in all material respects with Regulation G under the Exchange Act, and Item 10 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act, in each case to the extent applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(kk) The Company maintains a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that (i) transactions of the Company and its subsidiaries are executed in accordance with management's general or specific authorizations; (ii) transactions of the Company and its subsidiaries are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP and to maintain asset accountability; (iii) access to assets of the Company and its subsidiaries is permitted only in accordance with management's general or specific authorization; and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets of the Company and its subsidiaries is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences. Except as described in the Time of Sale Prospectus, since the date of the Company's most recently audited financial statements, (i) no material weakness in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (whether or not remediated) has been identified and (ii) no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting has materially and adversely affected, or is reasonably likely to materially and adversely affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ll) The interactive data in eXtensible Business Reporting Language included or incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement fairly presents the information called for in all material respects and has been prepared in accordance with the Commission's rules and guidelines applicable thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(mm) The Company has made a timely election to be subject to tax as a real estate investment trust (a "**REIT**") pursuant to Sections 856 through 860 of the Code for its taxable year ended December 31, 2017. Commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 2017, the Company was organized and operated in conformity with the requirements for qualification and taxation as a REIT under the Code and its proposed method of operation, as described in, and subject to the limitations, qualifications and assumptions set forth in, the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus, will enable it to continue to meet the requirements for qualification and taxation as a REIT under the Code. All statements regarding the Company's qualification and taxation as a REIT and descriptions of the Company's organization and proposed method of operation (inasmuch as they relate to the Company's qualification and taxation as a REIT) set forth in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus are accurate and fair summaries of the legal or tax matters described therein in all materials respects.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(nn) The Operating Company is properly classified as a partnership or disregarded entity, and not as a corporation or as a publicly traded partnership taxable as a corporation, for federal income tax purposes throughout the period from its formation through the date hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(oo) The Company and each of its subsidiaries have filed all federal, state, local and foreign tax returns required to be filed through the date of this Agreement or have requested extensions thereof and have paid all taxes required to be paid thereon, except, in each case, where the failure to file such tax returns or pay such taxes would not have a Material Adverse Effect, or, except as such taxes currently being contested in good faith and for which reserves required by U.S. GAAP have been made, and no proposed tax deficiency has been determined adversely to the Company or any of its subsidiaries which has had (nor does the Company nor any of its subsidiaries have any notice or knowledge of any tax deficiency which could reasonably be expected to be determined adversely to the Company or its subsidiaries and 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;(pp) The Company has taken all necessary actions to ensure that it is and will be in compliance in all material respects with all applicable provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder or implementing the provisions thereof that are then in effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(qq) Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries or other controlled affiliates has taken or will take, directly or indirectly, any action which is designed, or would reasonably be expected, to cause or result in, or which constitutes, the stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company to facilitate the sale or resale of the Shares or a violation of Regulation M under the Exchange Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(rr) Any statistical, tenant and market-related data included in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus or the Prospectus are based on or derived from sources that the Company believes to be reliable and accurate in all material respects and, to the extent required, the Company has obtained the written consent to the use of such data from such sources.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ss) The Company Shares and the shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements have been approved for listing on the NYSE, subject to official notice of issuance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(tt) The shares of Common Stock qualify as an "actively-traded security" exempted from the requirements of Rule 101 of Regulation M under the Exchange Act by subsection (c)(1) of such rule.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(uu) Deloitte & Touche LLP, who have certified the financial statements and supporting schedules included in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus are independent public accountants as required by Securities Act and the rules and regulations under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations under the Exchange Act and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vv) (A) To the knowledge of the Company and the Operating Company, there has been no security breach or incident, unauthorized access or disclosure, or other compromise of the Company's, the Operating Company's or their respective subsidiaries' information technology and computer systems, networks, hardware, software, data and databases, equipment or technology (collectively, "**IT Systems and Data**"); (B) none of the Company, the Operating Company or their respective subsidiaries have been notified of, and have no knowledge of any event or condition that would reasonably be expected to result in, any security breach or incident, unauthorized access or disclosure or other compromise to their IT Systems and Data and (C) the Company, the Operating Company and their respective subsidiaries have implemented controls, policies, procedures, and technological safeguards that they believe maintain and protect, in all material respects, the integrity, continuous operation, redundancy and security of their IT Systems and Data, or as required by applicable regulatory standards, except with respect to clauses (A) and (B), for any such security breach or incident, unauthorized access or disclosure, or other compromises, that have been remedied without material cost or liability or as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect, or with respect to clause (C), where the failure to do so would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect. Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect, the Company, the Operating Company and their respective subsidiaries are presently in compliance with all applicable laws and statutes and all judgments, orders, rules and regulations of any court or arbitrator or governmental or regulatory authority, internal policies and contractual obligations relating to the privacy and security of IT Systems and Data and to the protection of such IT Systems and Data from unauthorized use, access, misappropriation or modification.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. *Representations and Warranties by the Forward Sellers*. Each of the Forward Sellers, severally and not jointly, represents and warrants to and agrees with each of the Underwriters, the Company and the Operating Company that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by such Forward Seller.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Forward Sale Agreement between the Company and the applicable Forward Purchaser has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by such Forward Purchaser and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the Company, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of such Forward Purchaser, enforceable against such Forward Purchaser in accordance

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with its terms, except to the extent that enforceability may be limited by (i) the effect of bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws now or hereafter in effect relating to or affecting the rights or remedies of creditors or (ii) the effect of general principles of equity, whether enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law, and the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought and, as to rights of indemnification and contribution, by federal or state securities law or principles of public policy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Such Forward Seller shall, at the Closing Date or any applicable Option Closing Date, have the free and unqualified right, power and authority to transfer any Borrowed Shares, to the extent that it is required to transfer such Borrowed Shares hereunder, free and clear of any perfected security interest or any other security interests, claims, mortgages, pledges, liens, encumbrances or other restrictions of any kind; and upon delivery of such Borrowed Shares and payment of the purchase price therefor as herein contemplated, assuming each of the Underwriters has no notice of any adverse claim, each of the Underwriters shall have the free and unqualified right to transfer the Borrowed Shares purchased by it from such Forward Seller, free and clear of any perfected security interest or any other security interests, claims, mortgages, pledges, liens, encumbrances or other restrictions of any kind.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. *Agreements to Sell and Purchase*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) On the basis of the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement, and subject to its terms and conditions, each of the Forward Sellers (with respect to the Underwritten Borrowed Shares) and the Company (with respect to any Underwritten Company Top-Up Shares), severally and not jointly, agrees to sell to the Underwriters, and each Underwriter, severally and not jointly, agrees to purchase from such Forward Seller (with respect to the Underwritten Borrowed Shares) and the Company (with respect to any Underwritten Company Top-Up Shares) the respective number of Underwritten Shares set forth in Schedule I hereto opposite its name at $31.845 per share (the "**Purchase Price**"). Each of the Forward Sellers' obligations are several and not joint and extend solely to the respective number of Underwritten Borrowed Shares set forth in Schedule II hereto opposite its name.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In addition, on the basis of the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement, and subject to its terms and conditions, the Forward Sellers (with respect to the Additional Borrowed Shares) and the Company (with respect to any Additional Company Top-Up Shares), severally and not jointly, grants the Underwriters the right to purchase, severally and not jointly, from the Forward Sellers (with respect to the Additional Borrowed Shares) and the Company (with respect to any Additional Company Top-Up Shares) up to 3,952,500 Additional Shares at the Purchase Price solely to cover over-allotments, if any; *provided, however,* that the amount paid by the Underwriters for any Additional Shares shall be reduced by an amount per share equal to any dividends

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or distributions declared by the Company and payable on the Underwritten Shares but not payable on such Additional Shares (the "**Option Purchase Price**"). You may exercise this right on behalf of the Underwriters in whole or from time to time in part by giving written notice to the Company, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers not later than 30 days after the date of this Agreement. Such exercise notice shall specify the number of Additional Shares to be purchased by the Underwriters and the date on which such shares are to be purchased (an "**Option Closing Date**"); *provided* that such Option Closing Date must be at least one business day after the written notice is given and may not be earlier than the Closing Date for the Underwritten Borrowed Shares nor later than ten business days after the date of such notice. On such Option Closing Date, (A) each Underwriter agrees, severally and not jointly, to purchase the number of Additional Shares (subject to such adjustments to eliminate fractional shares as you may determine) that bears the same proportion to the total number of Additional Shares to be purchased on such Option Closing Date as the number of Underwritten Shares set forth in Schedule I hereto opposite the name of such Underwriter bears to the total number of Underwritten Shares; and (B) each Forward Seller's obligation to sell such Additional Shares extends solely to the same proportion to the total number of Additional Shares to be purchased on such Option Closing Date as the number of Underwritten Borrowed Shares set forth in Schedule II hereto opposite the name of such Forward Seller bears to the total number of Underwritten Borrowed Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) If (i) any of the representations and warranties of the Company or the Operating Company contained in Section 1 hereof or any certificate delivered by the Company or the Operating Company pursuant hereto are not true and correct as of the Closing Date or any Option Closing Date, as the case may be, as if made as of the Closing Date or such Option Closing Date, (ii) the Company or the Operating Company has not performed all of the obligations required to be performed by them under this Agreement on or prior to the Closing Date or such Option Closing Date, (iii) any of the conditions set forth in Section 6 hereof have not been satisfied on or prior to the Closing Date or such Option Closing Date, (iv) this Agreement shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 11 hereof on or prior to the Closing Date or such Option Closing Date or the Closing Date or such Option Closing Date shall not have occurred, (v) any of the conditions set forth in Section 3 of the Forward Sale Agreements shall not have been satisfied on or prior to the Closing Date or such Option Closing Date or (vi) any of the representations and warranties of the Company contained in the Forward Sale Agreements are not true and correct as of the date hereof or as of the Closing Date or such Option Closing Date as if made as of the Closing Date or such Option Closing Date (clauses (i) through (vi), together, the "**Conditions**"), then the Forward Sellers, in their sole discretion, may elect not to deliver for sale to the Underwriters the Borrowed Shares otherwise deliverable on such date. In addition, in the event that (A) a Forward Seller or its affiliate is unable after using commercially reasonable efforts to borrow and deliver for sale a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the number of Borrowed Shares to be sold by it hereunder to establish its commercially reasonable hedge position, (B) there exists

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a lack of sufficient liquidity in the shares of Common Stock or it is impracticable to so borrow and deliver for sale using commercially reasonable efforts or (C) it or its affiliate would incur a stock loan cost of more than 200 basis points per annum with respect to all or any portion of such shares to do so, then, in each case, such Forward Seller shall only be required to deliver for sale to the Underwriters on the Closing Date or any Option Closing Date, as the case may be, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that such Forward Seller (or its affiliate) is able to so borrow in connection with establishing its commercially reasonable hedge position at or below such cost.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) If a Forward Seller elects, pursuant to Section 3(c) hereof, not to deliver for sale to the Underwriters on the Closing Date or any Option Closing Date, as the case may be, the total number of Borrowed Shares to be sold by it hereunder, such Forward Seller will notify the Company no later than 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the business day prior to the Closing Date or such Option Closing Date. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no event will the Company be required to issue or deliver the applicable Company Shares prior to the business day following notice to the Company of the relevant number of Shares so deliverable in accordance with this Section 3.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. *Terms of Public Offering*. The Company is advised by you that the Underwriters propose to make a public offering of their respective portions of the Shares as soon after this Agreement and the Forward Sale Agreements are fully executed as in your judgment is advisable. The Company is further advised by you that the Shares are to be offered to the public initially at $33.00 per share (the "**Public Offering Price**") and to certain dealers selected by you at a price that represents a concession not in excess of $0.6930 per share under the Public Offering Price.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. *Payment and Delivery*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Shares will be delivered to the Representatives in book-entry form through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company ("**DTC**"), or as otherwise agreed to by the relevant parties. The Shares (including the Company Shares, if any) shall be registered in such names and in such denominations as you shall request in writing not later than one full business day prior to the Closing Date or the applicable Option Closing Date, as the case may be. The Shares shall be delivered on the Closing Date or an Option Closing Date, as the case may be, for the respective accounts of the several Underwriters, with the Purchase Price and the Option Purchase Price payable by the Underwriters to be reduced by (i) any transfer taxes paid by, or on behalf of, the Underwriters in connection with the transfer of the Shares to the Underwriters duly paid and (ii) any withholding required by law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Payment for the Shares shall be made by the Underwriters to the Forward Sellers (with respect to the Underwritten Borrowed Shares) or to the Company (with respect to any Underwritten Company Top-Up Shares) in federal or other funds immediately available in New York City to bank accounts

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designated by the Forward Sellers or the Company, as the case may be, against delivery to the Representatives for the respective accounts of the Underwriters of certificates or security entitlements for the Shares to be purchased by them at 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on January 18, 2023, or such other time not later than three business days after such date as shall be agreed upon by the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers or the Company, as applicable, or as provided in Section 10(a) hereof (such date and time of delivery and payment for such Shares being herein called the "**Closing Date**"). Unless otherwise agreed to by the relevant parties, delivery of the Shares shall be made, and the Shares shall be registered in, the name of Cede as nominee of DTC, and available for checking in New York, New York not later than 4:00 p.m., New York City time, on the business day prior to the Closing Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in Section 4(a) hereof, if the right provided for in Section 3(b) hereof is exercised after the second business day prior to the Closing Date, delivery of the Additional Shares shall be made to the Underwriters on the date specified by the Representatives (which shall be at least one but within two business days after written notice of the exercise of such right is given) for the respective accounts of the several Underwriters. Payment for any Additional Shares shall be made by the Underwriters to the Forward Sellers (with respect to any Additional Borrowed Shares) or the Company (with respect to any Additional Company Top-Up Shares) in federal or other funds immediately available in New York City against delivery of such Additional Shares for the respective accounts of the several Underwriters at 10:00 a.m., New York City time, by causing DTC to credit the respective accounts of the several Underwriters at DTC on the date specified in the corresponding notice described in Section 3(b) hereof, or as otherwise agreed to by the relevant parties. If settlement for the Additional Shares occurs after the Closing Date, then the Company shall deliver to the Representatives on each relevant Option Closing Date, and the obligation of the Underwriters to purchase the Additional Shares shall be conditioned upon receipt of, supplemental opinions, certificates and letters confirming as of such date the opinions, certificates and letters delivered on the Closing Date pursuant to Sections 6(b)-(e) hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Shares shall be registered in such names and in such denominations as the Representatives shall request in writing not later than one full business day prior to the Closing Date or the applicable Option Closing Date, as the case may be.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. *Conditions to the Obligations of the Underwriters and the Forward Sellers*. The several obligations of the Underwriters and the Forward Sellers are subject to the following conditions:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Subsequent to the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Forward Sale Agreements and prior to the Closing 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;(i) there shall not have occurred any downgrading, nor shall any public notice have been given of any intended or potential downgrading or of any review for a possible change that does not indicate the direction of the possible change, in the rating accorded any of the securities of the Company or any of the subsidiaries by any "nationally recognized statistical rating organization," as such term is defined in Section 3(a)(62) of the Exchange Act; 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;(ii) there shall not have occurred any change, or any development involving a prospective change, in the condition, financial or otherwise, or in the earnings, business or operations of the Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, from that set forth in the Time of Sale Prospectus that, in your judgment, is material and adverse and that makes it, in your judgment, impracticable to market the Shares on the terms and in the manner contemplated in the Time of Sale Prospectus.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers shall have received on the Closing Date a certificate, dated the Closing Date and signed by an executive officer of the Company and VICI HoldCo, as the sole managing member of the Operating Company, to the effect set forth in Section 6(a)(i) above and to the effect that the representations and warranties of the Company and the Operating Company contained in this Agreement are true and correct as of the Closing Date and that each of the Company and the Operating Company has complied with all of the agreements and satisfied all of the conditions on its part to be performed or satisfied hereunder on or before the Closing Date. The officer signing and delivering such certificate on behalf of the Company and VICI HoldCo, as the sole managing member of the Operating Company, may rely upon the best of his or her knowledge as to proceedings threatened.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers shall have received on the Closing Date an opinion (including a negative assurance letter) of Hogan Lovells US LLP, outside counsel for the Company and the Operating Company, dated the Closing Date, with respect to the matters identified in Exhibits A-1 and A-2 hereto. In giving such opinions, such counsel may rely, as to matters of fact, to the extent it deems proper, on certificates of officers of the Company and VICI HoldCo, as the sole managing member of the Operating Company, and certificates of public officials.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers shall have received on the Closing Date an opinion (including a negative assurance letter) of Sidley Austin LLP, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers. In giving such opinion such counsel may rely, as to all matters governed by Maryland law, upon the opinion of Hogan Lovells US LLP referred to in Section 6(c) hereof. In giving such opinions, such counsel may rely, as to matters of fact, to the extent it deems proper, on certificates of officers of the Company and VICI HoldCo, as the sole managing member of the Operating Company, and certificates of public officials.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The Underwriters and the Forward Sellers shall have received, on each of the date hereof and the Closing Date, letters dated the date hereof or the Closing Date, as the case may be, in form and substance satisfactory to the Underwriters and the Forward Sellers, from Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm for the Company and MGP, containing statements and information of the type ordinarily included in accountants' "comfort letters" to underwriters with respect to (i) the financial statements and certain financial information of the Company and (ii) the financial statements and certain financial information of MGP, in each case contained in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus; *provided* that the letters delivered on the Closing Date shall use a "cut-off date" not earlier than the date hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The "lock-up" agreements, substantially in the form of Exhibit B hereto signed by the persons listed on Schedule IV hereto, relating to sales and certain other dispositions of shares of Common Stock or certain other securities, delivered to you on or before the date hereof, shall be in full force and effect on the Closing Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) FINRA has confirmed that it has not raised any objection with respect to the fairness and reasonableness of the underwriting terms and arrangements relating to the offering of the Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) On the Closing Date, any Company Shares and the shares of Common Stock issuable by the Company pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements shall have been approved for listing on the NYSE, subject only to official notice of issuance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) The several obligations of the Underwriters to purchase Additional Shares hereunder are subject to the delivery to you on the applicable Option Closing Date 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) a certificate, dated the Option Closing Date and signed by an executive officer of the Company and VICI HoldCo, as the sole managing member of the Operating Company, confirming that the certificate delivered on the Closing Date pursuant to Section 6(b) hereof remains true and correct as of such Option Closing 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;(ii) an opinion (including a negative assurance letter) of Hogan Lovells US LLP, outside counsel for the Company and the Operating Company, dated the Option Closing Date, relating to the Additional Shares to be purchased on such Option Closing Date and otherwise to the same effect as the opinion required by Section 6(c) hereof;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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) an opinion (including a negative assurance letter) of Sidley Austin LLP, counsel for the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers, dated the Option Closing Date, relating to the Additional Shares to be purchased on such Option Closing Date and otherwise to the same effect as the opinion required by Section 6(d) 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) a letter dated the Option Closing Date, in form and substance satisfactory to the Underwriters and the Forward Sellers, from Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent public accountants for the Company and MGP, substantially in the same form and substance as the letter furnished to the Underwriters and the Forward Sellers pursuant to Section 6(e) hereof; *provided* that the letters delivered on the Option Closing Date shall use a "cut-off date" not earlier than three business days prior to such Option Closing 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;(v) such other documents as you may reasonably request with respect to the good standing of the Company and the Operating Company, the due authorization and issuance of the Additional Company Top-Up Shares to be sold on such Option Closing Date and other matters related to the issuance of such Additional Company Top-Up Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. *Covenants of the Company*. The Company covenants with each Underwriter, each Forward Seller and each Forward Purchaser as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) To furnish to each of the Representatives, the Forward Sellers, the Forward Purchasers and their counsel, without charge, signed copies of the Registration Statement (including exhibits thereto and documents incorporated by reference) and to deliver to each of the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers during the period mentioned in Section 7(e) or 7(f) hereof, as many copies of the Time of Sale Prospectus, the Prospectus, any documents incorporated by reference therein (excluding exhibits thereto or incorporated by reference therein) and any supplements and amendments thereto or to the Registration Statement as you may reasonably request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Before amending or supplementing the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus or the Prospectus, to furnish to the Representatives, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers a copy of each such proposed amendment or supplement and not to file any such proposed amendment or supplement to which you reasonably object, and to file with the Commission within the applicable period specified in Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act any prospectus required to be filed pursuant to such Rule. The Company will notify the Representatives, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers immediately, and confirm the notice in writing, if the Company becomes the subject of a proceeding under Section 8A of the Securities Act in connection with this offering.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) To furnish to the Representatives, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers a copy of each proposed free writing prospectus to be prepared by or on behalf of, used by, or referred to by the Company and not to use or refer to any proposed free writing prospectus to which you reasonably object.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Not to take any action that would result in an Underwriter, a Forward Seller, a Forward Purchaser or the Company being required to file with the Commission pursuant to Rule 433(d) under the Securities Act a free writing prospectus prepared by or on behalf of such Underwriter, such Forward Seller or such Forward Purchaser, that such Underwriter, such Forward Seller or such Forward Purchaser, respectively, otherwise would not have been required to file thereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) If the Time of Sale Prospectus is being used to solicit offers to buy the Shares at a time when the Prospectus is not yet available to prospective purchasers and any event shall occur or condition exist as a result of which it is necessary to amend or supplement the Time of Sale Prospectus in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, or if any event shall occur or condition exist as a result of which the Time of Sale Prospectus conflicts with the information contained in the Registration Statement then on file, or if, in the opinion of counsel for the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers, it is necessary to amend or supplement the Time of Sale Prospectus to comply with applicable law, forthwith to prepare, file with the Commission and furnish, at its own expense, to the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers and to any dealer upon request, either amendments or supplements to the Time of Sale Prospectus so that the statements in the Time of Sale Prospectus as so amended or supplemented will not, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made when the Time of Sale Prospectus is delivered to a prospective purchaser, be misleading or so that the Time of Sale Prospectus, as amended or supplemented, will no longer conflict with the Registration Statement, or so that the Time of Sale Prospectus, as amended or supplemented, will comply with applicable law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) If, during such period after the first date of the public offering of the Shares as in the opinion of counsel for the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers the Prospectus (or in lieu thereof the notice referred to in Rule 173(a) under the Securities Act) is required by law to be delivered in connection with sales by an Underwriter or dealer (the "**Delivery Period**"), any event shall occur or condition exist as a result of which it is necessary to amend or supplement the Prospectus in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made when the Prospectus (or in lieu thereof the notice referred to in Rule 173(a) under the Securities Act) is delivered to a purchaser, not misleading, or if, in the reasonable opinion of counsel for the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers, it is necessary to amend or supplement the Prospectus to comply with applicable law, forthwith to prepare, file with the Commission and furnish, at its own expense, to the

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Underwriters, the Forward Sellers, the Forward Purchasers and to the dealers (whose names and addresses you will furnish to the Company) to which Shares may have been sold by you on behalf of the Underwriters and to any other dealers upon request, either amendments or supplements to the Prospectus so that the statements in the Prospectus as so amended or supplemented will not, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made when the Prospectus (or in lieu thereof the notice referred to in Rule 173(a) under the Securities Act) is delivered to a purchaser, be misleading or so that the Prospectus, as amended or supplemented, will comply with applicable law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) During the Delivery Period to advise each Underwriter, each Forward Seller and each Forward Purchaser, promptly after it receives notice thereof, of the issuance of any stop order by the Commission, of the suspension of the qualification of the Shares for offering or sale in any jurisdiction, of the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for any such purpose, or of any request by the Commission for the amending or supplementing of the Registration Statement or the Prospectus or for additional information; and, in the event of the issuance of any such stop order or of any order preventing or suspending the use of any prospectus relating to the Shares or suspending any such qualification, to promptly use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain its withdrawal.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) To use its reasonable best efforts to qualify the Shares for offer and sale under the securities or Blue Sky laws of such jurisdictions as you shall reasonably request and to maintain such qualifications in effect so long as required to complete the distribution of the Shares; *provided* that in no event shall the Company be obligated to file any general consent to service of process or to qualify as a foreign corporation or as a dealer in securities in any jurisdiction where it is not so qualified or to subject it to taxation in any jurisdiction where it is not otherwise so subject.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) To make generally available to the Company's security holders and to the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers as soon as practicable an earnings statement covering a period of at least twelve months beginning with the first fiscal quarter of the Company occurring after the date of this Agreement which shall satisfy the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) The Company will use its best efforts to continue to meet the requirements for qualification and taxation as a REIT under the Code for its taxable year ending December 31, 2023, and, unless the Board determines otherwise, use its best efforts to remain qualified for taxation as a REIT thereafter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) The Company will cooperate with the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers and use its best efforts to permit the Shares and any shares of Common Stock issuable by the Company pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements to be eligible for clearance, settlement and trading through the facilities of DTC.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) Whether or not the transactions contemplated in this Agreement or the Forward Sale Agreements are consummated or this Agreement or any of the Forward Sale Agreements is terminated, the Company will to pay or cause to be paid all expenses incident to the performance of its obligations under this Agreement and the Forward Sale Agreements, including: (i) the fees, disbursements and expenses of the Company's counsel and the Company's accountants in connection with the registration and delivery of the Shares under the Securities Act and all other fees or expenses in connection with the preparation and filing of the Registration Statement, any preliminary prospectus, the Time of Sale Prospectus, the Prospectus, any free writing prospectus prepared by or on behalf of, used by, or referred to by the Company and amendments and supplements to any of the foregoing, including the filing fees payable to the Commission relating to the Shares (within the time required by Rule 456(b)(1), if applicable), all printing costs associated therewith, and the mailing and delivering of copies thereof to the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers, the Forward Purchasers and dealers, in the quantities hereinabove specified, (ii) all costs and expenses related to the transfer and delivery of the Shares and the shares of Common Stock issuable by the Company pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements to the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers, including any transfer or other taxes payable thereon, (iii) the cost of printing or producing any Blue Sky or Legal Investment memorandum in connection with the offer and sale of the Shares under state securities laws and all expenses in connection with the qualification of the Shares for offer and sale under state securities laws as provided in Section 7(h) hereof, including filing fees and the reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel for the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers in connection with such qualification and in connection with the Blue Sky or Legal Investment memorandum, (iv) all filing fees and the reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel for the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers incurred in connection with the review and qualification of the offering of the Shares and the shares of Common Stock issuable by the Company pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements by FINRA which shall not exceed $10,000, (v) all costs and expenses incident to listing the Shares and the shares of Common Stock issuable by the Company pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements on the NYSE and, if the Company so elects, other national securities exchanges and foreign stock exchanges, (vi) the cost of printing certificates representing the Shares and the shares of Common Stock issuable by the Company pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements, (vii) the costs and charges of any transfer agent, registrar or depositary, (viii) the costs and expenses of the Company relating to investor presentations on any "road show" undertaken in connection with the marketing of the offering of the Shares, including, without limitation, expenses associated with the preparation or dissemination of any electronic road show, expenses associated with the production of road show slides and graphics, fees and expenses of any consultants engaged in connection with the road show presentations with the prior approval of the Company, travel and lodging expenses of the representatives and officers of the Company and any such consultants, and one-half of the cost of any aircraft

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chartered in connection with the road show, (ix) the document production charges and expenses associated with printing this Agreement and the Forward Sale Agreements, and (x) all other costs and expenses incident to the performance of the obligations of the Company hereunder and pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements for which provision is not otherwise made in this Section. It is understood, however, that except as provided in this Section, Section 9 entitled "Indemnity and Contribution" and the last paragraph of Section 12 below, the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers will pay all of their costs and expenses, including fees and disbursements of their counsel, stock transfer taxes payable on resale of any of the Shares by them, any advertising expenses connected with any offers they may make, one-half of the cost of any aircraft chartered in connection with the road show, any lodging, commercial airfare and other expenses attributable to employees of the Underwriters (including in connection with the road show), and other expenses incurred by the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers or the Forward Purchasers on their own behalf in connection with presentations to prospective purchasers of the Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) Each of the Company and the Operating Company also covenants with each Underwriter, each Forward Seller and each Forward Purchaser that, without the prior written consent of Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC on behalf of the Underwriters, it will not, during the period ending 30 days after the date of the Prospectus (the "**Restricted Period**"), (1) offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, lend, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any shares of Common Stock or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Common Stock or (2) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of the Common Stock, whether any such transaction described in clause (1) or (2) above is to be settled by delivery of Common Stock or such other securities, in cash or otherwise or (3) file any registration statement with the Commission relating to the offering of any shares of Common Stock or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Common Stock.

The foregoing sentence shall not apply to (a) the Company Shares to be sold hereunder, (b) the entrance into the Forward Sale Agreements and issuance, sale and delivery of shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements or any other forward sale agreements in effect on the date hereof, (c) the issuance by the Company of shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of an option or warrant or the conversion or exchange of a security outstanding on the date hereof and referred to in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus, (d) the grant of restricted stock, options or other equity awards pursuant to employee benefit plans of the Company referred to in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus, *provided* that any recipients thereof listed on Schedule IV hereto execute and deliver to the Representatives a "lock-up" agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit B for the remainder of the Restricted Period or, in the case of options or restricted stock units, such options or restricted stock units do not become exercisable, or settled, as applicable

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during the Restricted Period, (e) any shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to any non-employee director stock plan or dividend reinvestment plan referred to in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus and the Prospectus, (f) the filing of a registration statement with the Commission on Form S-8 relating to the offering of securities in accordance with the terms of an equity incentive plan, employee benefit plan, employment agreement or similar arrangement, (g) any direct or indirect offers, negotiations or discussions of transactions contemplating the issuance of shares of Common Stock or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for such shares of Common Stock in connection with mergers, acquisitions or joint ventures as contemplated by clause (c), (h) the issuance of shares of Common Stock or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock in connection with bona fide mergers, acquisitions or joint ventures in an amount not to exceed 10% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock on a fully diluted basis (but prior to giving effect to the issuance of such securities in the relevant transaction) and as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends and similar events as of the date of the acquisition or other definitive agreement relating to the transaction and the filing of a registration statement with respect to, and the making of a public announcement in respect of, or disclosing the intent to engage in, such transaction, *provided* that, in the case of clauses (g) or (h), any recipient of such securities shall execute and deliver to the Representatives a "lock-up" agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit B hereto with respect to such shares (it being understood that issuances in excess of 10% of the outstanding shares may be made with the prior written consent of Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC) or (i) the establishment (or amendment) of a trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act for the transfer of shares of Common Stock, *provided* that (1) such plan does not provide for the transfer of Common Stock during the Restricted Period and (2) to the extent a public announcement or filing under the Exchange Act, if any, is required of or voluntarily made by or on behalf of the Company regarding the establishment or amendment of such plan, such announcement or filing shall include a statement to the effect that no transfer of Common Stock may be made under such plan during the Restricted Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. *Covenants of the Underwriters and the Forward Sellers*. Each of the Underwriters and the Forward Sellers, severally and not jointly, covenants with the Company not to take any action that would result in the Company being required to file with the Commission under Rule 433(d) a free writing prospectus prepared by or on behalf of such Underwriter or such Forward Seller, that otherwise would not be required to be filed by the Company thereunder, but for the action of such Underwriter or such Forward Seller.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. *Indemnity and Contribution.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Company and the Operating Company agree, jointly and severally, to indemnify and hold harmless each Underwriter, each Forward Seller, each Forward Purchaser, their directors, their officers, each person, if any, who controls any Underwriter, any Forward Seller or any Forward Purchaser, within the meaning of either Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act and each affiliate of any Underwriter, any Forward Seller or any

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Forward Purchaser, within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act from and against any and all losses, claims, damages and liabilities (including, without limitation, any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred in connection with defending or investigating any such action or claim) caused by any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the Registration Statement or any amendment thereof, any preliminary prospectus, the Time of Sale Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto, any issuer free writing prospectus as defined in Rule 433(h) under the Securities Act, any Company information that the Company has filed, or is required to file, pursuant to Rule 433(d) under the Securities Act, any road show as defined in Rule 433(h) under the Securities Act (a "**road show**"), or the Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto or caused by any omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, except insofar as such losses, claims, damages or liabilities are caused by any such untrue statement or omission or alleged untrue statement or omission based upon the Underwriter Information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each Underwriter agrees, severally and not jointly, to indemnify and hold harmless the Forward Sellers, the Forward Purchasers and the Company, its directors, its officers who sign the Registration Statement, the Operating Company and each person, if any, who controls the Company, the Operating Company, any Forward Seller or any Forward Purchaser within the meaning of either Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act to the same extent as the foregoing indemnity (contained in Section 9(a) hereof) from the Company and the Operating Company to such Underwriter, but only with reference to the Underwriter Information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) In case any proceeding (including any governmental investigation) shall be instituted involving any person in respect of which indemnity may be sought pursuant to Section 9(a) or 9(b) hereof, such person (the "**indemnified party**") shall promptly notify the person against whom such indemnity may be sought (the "**indemnifying party**") in writing and the indemnifying party, upon request of the indemnified party, shall retain counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party to represent the indemnified party and any others the indemnifying party may designate in such proceeding and shall pay the fees and disbursements of such counsel related to such proceeding. In any such proceeding, any indemnified party shall have the right to retain its own counsel, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such indemnified party unless (i) the indemnifying party and the indemnified party shall have mutually agreed to the retention of such counsel or (ii) the named parties to any such proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include both the indemnifying party and the indemnified party and representation of both parties by the same counsel would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between them. It is understood that the indemnifying party shall not, in respect of the legal expenses of any indemnified party in connection with any proceeding or related proceedings in the same jurisdiction, be liable for the fees and expenses of more than one separate firm (in addition to any local counsel) for

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all such indemnified parties and that all such fees and expenses shall be reimbursed as they are incurred. The indemnifying party shall not be liable for any settlement of any proceeding effected without its written consent, but if settled with such consent or if there be a final judgment for the plaintiff, the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify the indemnified party from and against any loss or liability by reason of such settlement or judgment. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, if at any time an indemnified party shall have requested an indemnifying party to reimburse the indemnified party for fees and expenses of counsel as contemplated by the second and third sentences of this paragraph, the indemnifying party agrees that it shall be liable for any settlement of any proceeding effected without its written consent if (i) such settlement is entered into more than 30 days after receipt by such indemnifying party of the aforesaid request and (ii) such indemnifying party shall not have reimbursed the indemnified party in accordance with such request prior to the date of such settlement. No indemnifying party shall, without the prior written consent of the indemnified party, effect any settlement of any pending or threatened proceeding in respect of which any indemnified party is or could have been a party and indemnity could have been sought hereunder by such indemnified party, unless such settlement (i) includes an unconditional release of such indemnified party from all liability on claims that are the subject matter of such proceeding and (ii) does not include any statement as to or any admission of fault, culpability or a failure to act by or on behalf of any indemnified party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) To the extent the indemnification provided for in Section 9(a) or 9(b) hereof is unavailable to an indemnified party or insufficient in respect of any losses, claims, damages or liabilities referred to therein, then each indemnifying party under such paragraph, in lieu of indemnifying such indemnified party thereunder, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such indemnified party as a result of such losses, claims, damages or liabilities (i) in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by the Company and the Operating Company, on the one hand, and the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers, on the other hand, from the offering of the Shares or (ii) if the allocation provided by Section 9(d)(i) hereof is not permitted by applicable law, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect not only the relative benefits referred to in Section 9(d)(i) hereof but also the relative fault of the Company and the Operating Company, on the one hand, and of the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers, on the other hand, in connection with the statements or omissions that resulted in such losses, claims, damages or liabilities, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative benefits received by the parties shall be deemed to be the same respective proportions as: (i) in the case of the Company and the Operating Company, the net proceeds from the offering of the Shares (before deducting expenses) received by the Company and the Operating Company (such net proceeds shall include the proceeds to be received by the Company pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements, assuming Physical Settlement (as defined in the Forward Sale Agreements) of the Forward Sale Agreements at the Initial Forward Price (as defined in the Forward Sale Agreements)), (ii) in the case of the Underwriters, the

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total underwriting discounts and commissions received by the Underwriters and (iii) in the case of the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers, the aggregate Spread (as defined in the Forward Sale Agreements) retained by the Forward Purchasers pursuant to the Forward Sale Agreements, net of any costs associated therewith, as reasonably determined by the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers. The relative fault of the Company and the Operating Company, on the one hand, and the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers, on the other hand, shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or the omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the Company and the Operating Company or by the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers or the Forward Purchasers and the parties' relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such statement or omission. The Underwriters' respective obligations to contribute pursuant to this Section 9 are several in proportion to the respective number of Shares they have purchased hereunder, and not joint.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The parties hereto agree that it would not be just or equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 9 were determined by *pro rata* allocation (even if the Underwriters were treated as one entity for such purpose) or by any other method of allocation that does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in Section 9(d) hereof. The amount paid or payable by an indemnified party as a result of the losses, claims, damages and liabilities referred to in Section 9(d) hereof shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth above, any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such indemnified party in connection with investigating or defending any such action or claim. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 9, no Underwriter shall be required to contribute any amount in excess of the amount by which the total price at which the Shares underwritten by it and distributed to the public were offered to the public exceeds the amount of any damages that such Underwriter would otherwise have been required to pay by reason of such untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission. No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. The remedies provided for in this Section 9 are not exclusive and shall not limit any rights or remedies which may otherwise be available to any indemnified party at law or in equity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The indemnity and contribution provisions contained in this Section 9 and the representations, warranties and other statements of the Company and the Operating Company contained in this Agreement shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of (i) any termination of this Agreement or any of the Forward Sale Agreements, (ii) any investigation made by or on behalf of any Underwriter, any Forward Seller, any Forward Purchaser, any person controlling any such party or any affiliate of any such party or on behalf of the Company, its officers or directors, the Operating Company or any person controlling the Company or the Operating Company and (iii) acceptance of and payment for any of the Shares.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. *Additional Issuance and Sale by the Company*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In the event that a Forward Seller elects not to, or is otherwise not required to, deliver for sale to the Underwriters any Borrowed Shares pursuant to Section 3 hereof, the Company shall issue and sell to the Underwriters on the Closing Date or Option Closing Date, as the case may be, in whole but not in part, an aggregate number of shares of Common Stock equal to the number of Underwritten Borrowed Shares otherwise deliverable on such date that such Forward Seller does not so deliver for sale to the Underwriters. In connection with any such issuance and sale by the Company, the Company or the Representatives shall have the right to postpone the Closing Date or such Option Closing Date for a period not exceeding three business days to effect any required changes in any documents or arrangements. The shares of Common Stock sold by the Company to the Underwriters pursuant to this Section 10(a) in lieu of any Underwritten Borrowed Shares are referred to herein as the "**Underwritten Company Top-Up Shares**" and, in lieu of any Additional Borrowed Shares, are referred to herein as the "**Additional Company Top-Up Shares**."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Neither any of the Forward Sellers nor any of the Forward Purchasers shall have any liability whatsoever for any Underwritten Borrowed Shares that the applicable Forward Seller does not deliver for sale to the Underwriters or any other party if such Forward Seller elects not to, or is otherwise not required to, deliver for sale to the Underwriters pursuant to Section 3 hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. *Termination*. The Underwriters may terminate this Agreement by notice given by the Representatives to the Company, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers, if after the execution and delivery of this Agreement and prior to the Closing Date (i) trading generally shall have been suspended or materially limited on, or by, as the case may be, any of the NYSE or the NASDAQ Global Market, (ii) trading of any securities of the Company shall have been suspended on any exchange or in any over-the-counter market, (iii) a material disruption in securities settlement, payment or clearance services in the United States shall have occurred, (iv) any moratorium on commercial banking activities shall have been declared by Federal or New York State authorities or (v) there shall have occurred any outbreak or escalation of hostilities, or any change in financial markets or any calamity or crisis that, in the judgment of the Representatives, is material and adverse and which, singly or together with any other event specified in this clause (v), makes it, in the judgment of the Representatives, impracticable or inadvisable to proceed with the offer, sale or delivery of the Shares on the terms and in the manner contemplated in the Registration Statement, the Time of Sale Prospectus or the Prospectus.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. *Effectiveness; Defaulting Underwriters*. This Agreement shall become effective upon the execution and delivery hereof by the parties hereto.

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If, on the Closing Date or an Option Closing Date, as the case may be, any one or more of the Underwriters shall fail or refuse to purchase Shares that it has or they have agreed to purchase hereunder on such date, and the aggregate number of Shares which such defaulting Underwriter or Underwriters agreed but failed or refused to purchase is not more than one-tenth of the aggregate number of the Shares to be purchased on such date, the other Underwriters shall be obligated severally in the proportions that the number of Underwritten Shares set forth opposite their respective names in Schedule I bears to the aggregate number of Underwritten Shares set forth opposite the names of all such non-defaulting Underwriters, or in such other proportions as you may specify, to purchase the Shares which such defaulting Underwriter or Underwriters agreed but failed or refused to purchase on such date; *provided* that in no event shall the aggregate number of Shares that any Underwriter has agreed to purchase pursuant to this Agreement be increased pursuant to this Section 12 by an amount in excess of one-ninth of such aggregate number of Shares without the written consent of such Underwriter. If, on the Closing Date, any Underwriter or Underwriters shall fail or refuse to purchase Underwritten Shares and the aggregate number of Underwritten Shares with respect to which such default occurs is more than one-tenth of the aggregate number of Underwritten Shares to be purchased on such date, and arrangements satisfactory to you and the Company or the Forward Sellers, as the case may be, for the purchase of such Underwritten Shares are not made within 36 hours after such default, this Agreement shall terminate without liability on the part of any non-defaulting Underwriter, the Company or the Operating Company. In any such case you, the Company and any Forward Seller, as applicable, shall have the right to postpone the Closing Date, but in no event for longer than seven days, in order that the required changes, if any, in the Registration Statement, in the Time of Sale Prospectus, in the Prospectus or in any other documents or arrangements may be effected. If, on an Option Closing Date, any Underwriter or Underwriters shall fail or refuse to purchase Additional Shares and the aggregate number of Additional Shares with respect to which such default occurs is more than one-tenth of the aggregate number of Additional Shares to be purchased on such Option Closing Date, the non-defaulting Underwriters shall have the option to (i) terminate their obligation hereunder to purchase the Additional Shares to be sold on such Option Closing Date or (ii) purchase not less than the number of Additional Shares that such non-defaulting Underwriters would have been obligated to purchase in the absence of such default. Any action taken under this paragraph shall not relieve any defaulting Underwriter from liability in respect of any default of such Underwriter under this Agreement.

If this Agreement shall be terminated by the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers, the Forward Purchasers, or any of them, because of any failure or refusal on the part of the Company to comply with the terms or to fulfill any of the conditions of this Agreement, or if for any reason the Company shall be unable to perform its obligations under this Agreement (which, for the purposes of this Section 12, shall not include termination by the Underwriters under items (i), (iii), (iv) or (v) of Section 11 hereof), the Company will reimburse the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers or any of them that have so terminated this Agreement with respect to themselves, severally, for all out-of-pocket expenses (including the fees and disbursements of their external counsel) reasonably incurred by such Underwriters, such Forward Sellers and such Forward Purchasers in connection with this Agreement and the Forward Sale Agreements or the offering contemplated hereunder and thereunder.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. *Entire Agreement*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) This Agreement, together with any contemporaneous written agreements, including the Forward Sale Agreements, and any prior written agreements (to the extent not superseded by this Agreement) that relate to the offering of the Shares, represents the entire agreement among the Company, the Operating Company, the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers with respect to the Registration Statement, the preliminary prospectus, the Time of Sale Prospectus, the Prospectus, the conduct of the offering, and the purchase and sale of the Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Company and the Operating Company acknowledge that in connection with the offering of the Shares (i) the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers have acted at arm's length, are not agents of, and owe no fiduciary duties to, the Company, the Operating Company or any other person, (ii) the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers owe the Company and the Operating Company only those duties and obligations set forth in this Agreement and prior written agreements (to the extent not superseded by this Agreement), if any, (iii) the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers may have interests that differ from those of the Company and the Operating Company. The Company and the Operating Company waive to the full extent permitted by applicable law any claims they may have against the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers arising from an alleged breach of fiduciary duty in connection with the offering of the Shares and none of the activities of the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers in connection with the transactions contemplated herein constitutes a recommendation, investment advice, or solicitation of any action by the Underwriters, the Forward Sellers and the Forward Purchasers with respect to any entity or natural person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. *Recognition of the U.S. Special Resolution Regimes*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In the event that any Underwriter, any Forward Seller or any Forward Purchaser that is a Covered Entity becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, the transfer from such Underwriter, such Forward Seller or such Forward Purchaser of this Agreement, and any interest and obligation in or under this Agreement, will be effective to the same extent as the transfer would be effective under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if this Agreement, and any such interest and obligation, were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In the event that any Underwriter, any Forward Seller or any Forward Purchaser that is a Covered Entity or a BHC Act Affiliate of such party becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, Default Rights under this Agreement that may be exercised against such 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 this Agreement were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) For purposes of this Section 14, a "**BHC Act Affiliate**" has the meaning assigned to the term "affiliate" in, and shall be interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. § 1841(k). "**Covered Entity**" means any of the following: (i) a "covered entity" as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 252.82(b); (ii) a "covered bank" as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 47.3(b); or (iii) a "covered FSI" as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 382.2(b). "Default Right" 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.S. Special Resolution Regime**" means each of (i) the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder and (ii) Title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. *Counterparts*. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement. The words "execution," "signed," "signature," and words of like import in this Agreement or in any other certificate, agreement or document related to this Agreement, the Indenture or the Securities shall include images of manually executed signatures transmitted by facsimile or other electronic format (including, without limitation, "pdf," "tif" or "jpg") and other electronic signatures (including, without limitation, DocuSign and AdobeSign). The use of electronic signatures and electronic records (including, without limitation, any contract or other record created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means) shall be of the same legal effect, validity and enforceability as a manually executed signature or use of a paper-based recordkeeping system to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act and any other applicable law, including, without limitation, any state law based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act or the Uniform Commercial Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. *Applicable Law*. This Agreement or any claim, controversy or dispute arising under or related to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York without giving effect to any choice of law or conflicting provision or rule (whether of the State of New York, or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York to be applied.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17. *Headings*. The headings of the sections of this Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18. *Notices*. All communications hereunder shall be in writing and effective only upon receipt and:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If to the Underwriters shall be delivered, mailed or sent to you at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, 1585 Broadway, New York, New York 10036, Attention: Equity Syndicate Desk, with a copy to the Legal Department; BofA Securities, Inc., One Bryant Park, New York, New York 10036, Attention: Syndicate Department (Fax: (646) 855-3073), with a copy to ECM Legal (Fax: (212) 230-8730); Citigroup Global Markets Inc., 388 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10013, Attention: General Counsel (Fax: (646) 291-1469); and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at 383 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10179, Attention: Equity Syndicate Desk;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If to the Forward Sellers shall be delivered, mailed or sent to you at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, 1585 Broadway, New York, New York 10036, Attention: Equity Syndicate Desk, with a copy to the Legal Department; BofA Securities, Inc., One Bryant Park, New York, New York 10036, Attention: Syndicate Department (Fax: (646) 855-3073), with a copy to ECM Legal (Fax: (212) 230-8730); Citigroup Global Markets Inc., 388 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10013, Attention: General Counsel (Fax: (646) 291-1469); and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at 383 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10179, Attention: Equity Syndicate Desk;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) If to the Forward Purchasers shall be delivered, mailed or sent to Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, 1585 Broadway, New York, New York 10036, Attention: Steven Seltzer, email: Steven.Seltzer1@morganstanley.com; Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park, New York, New York 10036, email dg.issuer_derivatives_notices@bofa.com; Citibank N.A., 388 Greenwich Street, 8th Floor, New York, New York 10013, email: eq.us.ses.notifications@citi.com; and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association at EDG Marketing Support, email: edg_notices@jpmorgan.com; edg_ny_corporate_sales_support@jpmorgan.com; Fax: (866)-886-4506;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) If to the Company shall be delivered, mailed or sent to VICI Properties Inc., 535 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, New York 10022, Attention: Samantha S. Gallagher, or via email at sgallagher@viciproperties.com; with a copy to Hogan Lovells US LLP, Columbia Square, 555 Thirteenth Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004, Attention: David W. Bonser (Fax: (202) 637-5910), or via email at david.bonser@hoganlovells.com.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19. *Waiver of Jury Trial*. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any and all right to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20. *Submission to Jurisdiction*. Each of the parties hereto (i) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. federal and New York state courts in the Borough of Manhattan in New York City in any suit or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby; (ii) waives any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such suit or proceeding in such courts; and (iii) agrees that final judgment in any such suit, action or proceeding brought in such court shall be conclusive and binding upon such party, as applicable, and may be enforced in any court to the jurisdiction of which such party, as applicable, is subject by a suit upon such judgment.

*[Signature pages follow]* 

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| Very truly yours,  | Very truly yours,  |
| VICI Properties Inc. | VICI Properties Inc. |
| By: | /s/ David A. Kieske |
|  | Name: David A. Kieske |
|  | Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
| VICI Properties OP LLC | VICI Properties OP LLC |
| By: VICI Properties HoldCo LLC, its sole managing member | By: VICI Properties HoldCo LLC, its sole managing member |
| By: | /s/ David A. Kieske |
|  | Name: David A. Kieske |
|  | Title: Treasurer |

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| Accepted as of the date hereof <br>Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC<br> BofA Securities, Inc.<br> Citigroup Global Markets Inc.<br> J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | Accepted as of the date hereof <br>Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC<br> BofA Securities, Inc.<br> Citigroup Global Markets Inc.<br> J.P. Morgan Securities LLC |
| By: | Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC |
| By: | /s/ Namrta Bhurjee |
|  | Name: Namrta Bhurjee |
|  | Title: Vice President |
| By: | BofA Securities, Inc. |
| By: | /s/ Evan Ladouceur |
|  | Name: Evan Ladouceur |
|  | Title: Managing Director |
| By: | Citigroup Global Markets Inc. |
| By: | /s/ Gary Lawrence |
|  | Name: Gary Lawrence |
|  | Title: Authorized Signatory |
| By: | J.P. Morgan Securities LLC |
| By: | /s/ Daniel Lee |
|  | Name: Daniel Lee |
|  | Title: Vice President |

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| Accepted as of the date hereof <br>Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC<br> BofA Securities, Inc.<br> Citigroup Global Markets Inc.<br> J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | Accepted as of the date hereof <br>Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC<br> BofA Securities, Inc.<br> Citigroup Global Markets Inc.<br> J.P. Morgan Securities LLC |
| Acting in their capacities as Forward Sellers | Acting in their capacities as Forward Sellers |
| By: | Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC |
| By: | /s/ Ellen Weinstein |
|  | Name: Ellen Weinstein |
|  | Title: Managing Director |
| By: | BofA Securities, Inc. |
| By: | /s/ Evan Ladouceur |
|  | Name: Evan Ladouceur |
|  | Title: Managing Director |
| By: | Citigroup Global Markets Inc. |
| By: | /s/ Gary Lawrence |
|  | Name: Gary Lawrence |
|  | Title: Authorized Signatory |
| By: | J.P. Morgan Securities LLC |
| By: | /s/ Daniel Lee |
|  | Name: Daniel Lee |
|  | Title: Vice President |

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| Accepted as of the date hereof <br>Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC<br> Bank of America, N.A.<br> Citibank, N.A.<br> JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | Accepted as of the date hereof <br>Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC<br> Bank of America, N.A.<br> Citibank, N.A.<br> JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Acting in their capacities as Forward<br> Purchasers, solely as the recipients and/or beneficiaries of certain representations, warranties, covenants and indemnities set forth in this Agreement | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Acting in their capacities as Forward<br> Purchasers, solely as the recipients and/or beneficiaries of certain representations, warranties, covenants and indemnities set forth in this Agreement |
| By: | Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC |
| By: | /s/ Ellen Weinstein |
|  | Name: Ellen Weinstein |
|  | Title: Managing Director |
| By: | Bank of America, N.A. |
| By: | /s/ Rohan Handa |
|  | Name: Rohan Handa |
|  | Title: Managing Director |
| By: | Citibank, N.A. |
| By: | /s/ Eric Natelson |
|  | Name: Eric Natelson |
|  | Title: Authorized Signatory |
| By: | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association |
| By: | /s/ Santosh Sreenivasan |
|  | Name: Santosh Sreenivasan |
|  | Title: Managing Director |

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**SCHEDULE I** 

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| **Underwriter** | **Number of<br>Underwritten Shares<br>To Be Purchased** |
|  Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC | 3439616 |
|  BofA Securities, Inc. | 3439616 |
|  Citigroup Global Markets Inc. | 3439616 |
|  J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | 3439616 |
|  Barclays Capital Inc. | 1185750 |
|  BNP Paribas Securities Corp. | 1129286 |
|  Capital One Securities, Inc. | 1129286 |
|  Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. | 1129286 |
|  Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | 1185750 |
|  JMP Securities LLC | 1129286 |
|  Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. | 1129286 |
|  Truist Securities, Inc. | 1185750 |
|  Wells Fargo Securities, LLC | 1185750 |
|  CBRE Securities | 169393 |
|  KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. | 338786 |
|  Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. | 169393 |
|  Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc. | 169392 |
|  Raymond James & Associates, Inc. | 338786 |
|  Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated | 338786 |
|  SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. | 338786 |
|  Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated | 169392 |
|  WR Securities, LLC | 169392 |
|  Total: | 26350000 |

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**SCHEDULE II** 

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| **Forward Seller** | **Number of<br>Underwritten<br>Borrowed Shares To<br>Be Sold\*** | **Maximum Number<br>of Additional<br>Borrowed Shares To<br>Be Sold** |
|  Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC | 6587500 | 988125 |
|  BofA Securities, Inc. | 6587500 | 988125 |
|  Citigroup Global Markets Inc. | 6587500 | 988125 |
|  J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | 6587500 | 988125 |
|  Total: | 26350000 | 3952500 |

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\* Subject to proportionate reduction for any Underwritten Company Top-Up Shares.

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**SCHEDULE III** 

**Time of Sale Prospectus** 

1. Preliminary Prospectus dated January 12, 2023.

2. Free Writing Prospectuses: None.

3. Number of Shares: 26,350,000 Underwritten Shares and up to 3,952,500 Additional Shares solely to cover
over-allotments, if any.

4. Public offering price of Underwritten Shares: $33.00.

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**SCHEDULE IV** 

**List of Persons Subject to Lock-up** 

1. Edward B. Pitoniak

2. John W. R. Payne

3. Samantha Sacks Gallagher

4. David A. Kieske

5. Gabriel F. Wasserman

6. James R. Abrahamson

7. Diana F. Cantor

8. Monica Howard Douglas

9. Elizabeth I. Holland

10. Craig Macnab

11. Michael D. Rumbolz

B-1-1

## Exhibit 1.2

**Exhibit 1.2** 

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| **Date:** | **January 12, 2023**  |

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| **To:** | **VICI Properties Inc.**  |

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535 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor

New York, New York 10022

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| **From:** | **Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC**  |

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1585 Broadway

New York, New York 10036-8293

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| **Re:** | **Registered Forward Transaction**  |

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Ladies and Gentlemen:

The purpose of this letter agreement (this "Confirmation") is to confirm the terms and conditions of the transaction entered into between us on the Trade Date specified below (the "Transaction"). This Confirmation constitutes a "Confirmation" as referred to in the ISDA Master Agreement specified below.

1. The definitions and provisions contained in the 2002 ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions (the "2002
Definitions") and the 2006 ISDA Definitions (the "2006 Definitions" and, together with the 2002 Definitions, the "Definitions"), each as published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc.
("ISDA"), are incorporated into this Confirmation.

Each party further agrees that this Confirmation together with the Agreement (as defined below) evidence a complete binding agreement between Party A and Party B as to the subject matter and terms of the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates, and shall supersede all prior or contemporaneous written or oral communications with respect thereto. This Confirmation shall supplement, form a part of, and be subject to an agreement in the form of the 2002 ISDA Master Agreement (the "Agreement") as if Party A and Party B had executed an agreement in such form on the Trade Date.

In the event of any inconsistency between the Agreement, this Confirmation, the 2002 Definitions and the 2006 Definitions, the following will prevail for purposes of the Transaction in the order of precedence indicated: (i) this Confirmation; (ii) the 2002 Definitions; (iii) the 2006 Definitions and (iv) the Agreement. The parties hereby agree that no Transaction other than the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates shall be governed by the Agreement. For purposes of the 2002 Definitions, the Transaction is a Share Forward Transaction. For the avoidance of doubt, if there exists any ISDA Master Agreement between Party A and Party B, or any confirmation or other agreement between Party A and Party B pursuant to which an ISDA Master Agreement is deemed to exist between Party A and Party B, then notwithstanding anything to the contrary in such ISDA Master Agreement, such confirmation or agreement or any other agreement to which Party A and Party B are parties, the Transaction shall not be considered a Transaction under, or otherwise governed by, such existing or deemed ISDA Master Agreement, and the occurrence of any Event of Default or Termination Event under the Agreement with respect to either party or the Transaction shall not, by itself, give rise to any right or obligation under any such other agreement or deemed agreement.

Party A and Party B each represent to the other that it has entered into the Transaction in reliance upon such tax, accounting, regulatory, legal, and financial advice as it deems necessary and not upon any view expressed by the other.

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2. The terms of the particular Transaction to which this Confirmation relates are as follows:

<u>General Terms</u>:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Party A: | Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Party B: | VICI Properties Inc. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trade Date: | January 13, 2023. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Effective Date: | January 18, 2023. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Base Amount: | Initially, 6,587,500 Shares (the "Initial Base Amount") *provided* that the Base Amount shall be increased on each Option Closing Date (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement (as defined below)) by the related number of Additional Borrowed Shares (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement) in respect of which the Underwriters (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement) have exercised their option pursuant to Section 3 of the Underwriting Agreement (the "Additional Base Amount"); provided, further, that the Base Amount is subject to reduction as provided in both the next paragraph and Section 3 herein. |
|  | On each Settlement Date, the Base Amount shall be reduced by the number of Settlement Shares for such Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maturity Date: | January 16, 2024 (or, if such date is not a Scheduled Trading Day, the next following Scheduled Trading Day). |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Forward Price: | On the Effective Date, the Initial Forward Price, and on any other day, the Forward Price as of the immediately preceding calendar day multiplied by the sum of (i) 1 and (ii) the Daily Rate for such day; provided that on each Forward Price Reduction Date, the Forward Price in effect on such date shall be the Forward Price otherwise in effect on such date, minus the Forward Price Reduction Amount for such Forward Price Reduction Date; and provided, further, that if the Base Amount is increased in respect of any Additional Borrowed Shares, the Forward Price shall be adjusted by the Calculation Agent on the Option Closing Date for such Additional Borrowed Shares to account for the fact that the application of the Daily Rate under this clause shall not apply prior to such Option Closing Date with respect to the applicable Additional Base Amount. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Initial Forward Price: | USD 31.845 per Share. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Daily Rate: | For any day, (i)(A) the Overnight Bank Rate for such day, *minus* (B) the Spread, *divided by* (ii) 365. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Overnight Bank Rate: | For any day, the rate set forth for such day opposite the caption "Overnight Bank Funding Rate", as such rate is displayed on Bloomberg Screen "OBFR01 ", |

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|  | or any successor page; provided that, if no rate appears for a particular day on such page, the rate for the immediately preceding day for which a rate does so appear shall be used for such day. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Spread: | 75 basis points. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepayment: | Not Applicable. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Variable Obligation: | Not Applicable. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Forward Price Reduction Date: | Each date (other than the Trade Date) set forth on Schedule I under the heading "Forward Price Reduction Date." |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Forward Price Reduction Amount: | For each Forward Price Reduction Date, the Forward Price Reduction Amount set forth opposite such date on Schedule I. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shares: | Common stock, USD 0.01 par value per share, of Party B (also referred to herein as the "Issuer") (Exchange identifier: "VICI"). |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exchange: | New York Stock Exchange. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Related Exchange(s): | All Exchanges. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clearance System: | DTC. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Calculation Agent: | Party A. |

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<u>Settlement Terms</u>:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement Date: | Any Scheduled Trading Day following the Effective Date and up to and including the Maturity Date, as designated by (a) Party A pursuant to "Termination Settlement" below or (b) Party B in a written notice (a "Settlement Notice") that satisfies the Settlement Notice Requirements and is delivered to Party A at least (i) two Scheduled Trading Days prior to such Settlement Date, which may be the Maturity Date, if Physical Settlement applies, and (ii) 15 Scheduled Trading Days prior to such Settlement Date, which may be the Maturity Date, if Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement applies; provided that (i) the Maturity Date shall be a Settlement Date if on such date the Base Amount is greater than zero, (ii) if Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement applies and Party A shall have fully unwound its hedge during an Unwind Period by a date that is more than two Scheduled Trading Days prior to a Settlement Date specified above, Party A may, by written notice to Party B, specify any Scheduled Trading Day prior to such originally specified Settlement Date as the Settlement Date and (iii) if, in respect of a Cash Settlement or a Net Share Settlement, a Disrupted Day Deadline is reached or there is a Share Price Trigger (as defined below), then the corresponding Settlement Date shall be changed to the date that is one Settlement Cycle following such Disrupted Day Deadline or such Share Price Trigger, as the case may be (unless the originally scheduled Settlement Date would have been on or before such date). |

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|  | "Disrupted Day Deadline" means the eighth day in the occurrence of eight consecutive Disrupted Days during an Unwind Period. |
|  | "Share Price Trigger" shall mean the occurrence at any time during an Unwind Period of a date on which the traded price per Share on the Exchange is less than or equal to 50% of the Initial Forward Price. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement Shares: | With respect to any Settlement Date, a number of Shares, not to exceed the Base Amount, designated as such by Party B in the related Settlement Notice or by Party A pursuant to "Termination Settlement" below; provided that the Settlement Shares so designated shall, in the case of a designation by Party B, be at least equal to the lesser of 1,000,000 and the Base Amount at that time; provided further that on the Maturity Date the number of Settlement Shares shall be equal to the Base Amount on such date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement: | Physical Settlement, Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement, at the election of Party B as set forth in a Settlement Notice delivered after the Effective Date that satisfies the Settlement Notice Requirements; provided that Physical Settlement shall apply (i) if no Settlement Method is validly selected, (ii) with respect to any Settlement Shares in respect of which Party A has not unwound its commercially reasonable hedge by the end of the Unwind Period in a manner that, in the reasonable judgment of Party A based on advice of counsel, is consistent with the requirements for qualifying for the safe harbor provided by Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act (taking into account any additional Share Forward or other equity derivative transaction (each, an "Additional Equity Derivative Transaction")) or in the commercially reasonable judgment of Party A due to the occurrence of Disrupted Days or to the lack of sufficient liquidity in the Shares on any Exchange Business Day during the Unwind Period or due to a Disrupted Day Deadline or Share Price Trigger reducing the duration of the Unwind Period, (iii) to any Termination Settlement Date (as defined below under "Termination Settlement"), or (iv) if the Maturity Date is a Settlement Date other than as the result of a valid Settlement Notice in respect of such Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement Notice Requirements: | Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, a Settlement Notice delivered by Party B that specifies Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement will not be effective to establish a Settlement Date or require Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement unless Party B delivers to Party A with such Settlement Notice a representation signed by Party B substantially in the form set forth in clause (a) under the heading "Representations, Warranties and Agreements of Party B." |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Unwind Period: | Each Exchange Business Day that is not a Suspension Day during the period from and including the first Exchange Business Day following the date Party B validly elects Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement in respect of a Settlement Date through the second Scheduled Trading Day preceding such Settlement Date (or the immediately preceding Exchange Business Day if such Scheduled Trading Day is not an Exchange Business Day); subject to "Termination Settlement" below. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Suspension Day: | Any Exchange Business Day on which Party A determines in a reasonable manner based on advice of counsel that Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement would violate applicable securities laws. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Market Disruption Event: | Section 6.3(a) of the 2002 Definitions is hereby amended by replacing the first sentence in its entirety with the following: "'Market Disruption Event' means in respect of a Share or an Index, the occurrence or existence of (i) a Trading Disruption, (ii) an Exchange Disruption, (iii) an Early Closure or (iv) a Regulatory Disruption, in each case, that the Calculation Agent determines is material." |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Early Closure: | Section 6.3(d) of the 2002 Definitions is hereby amended by deleting the remainder of the provision following the term "Scheduled Closing Time" in the fourth line thereof. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Regulatory Disruption: | Any event that Party A determines, in its good faith and reasonable judgment based on advice of counsel, makes it appropriate with regard to any legal, regulatory or self-regulatory requirements or related policies and procedures generally applicable in similar situations and applied in a non-discriminatory manner for Party A to refrain from or decrease any market activity in connection with the Transaction. Subject to applicable legal requirements and Party A's internal policies and guidelines, Party A shall promptly notify Party B upon the occurrence of a Regulatory Disruption and shall subsequently promptly notify Party B on the day Party A believes that the circumstances giving rise to such Regulatory Disruption have changed. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exchange Act: | The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Securities Act: | The Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Physical Settlement: | On any Settlement Date in respect of which Physical Settlement applies, Party B shall deliver to Party A through the Clearance System the Settlement Shares for such Settlement Date, and Party A shall pay to Party B, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account |

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|  | designated by Party B, an amount in cash equal to the Physical Settlement Amount for such Settlement Date, on a delivery versus payment basis. If, on any Settlement Date, the Shares to be delivered by Party B to Party A hereunder are not so delivered (the "Deferred Shares"), and a Forward Price Reduction Date occurs during the period from, and including, such Settlement Date to, but excluding, the date such Shares are actually delivered to Party A, then the portion of the Physical Settlement Amount payable by Party A to Party B in respect of the Deferred Shares shall be reduced by an amount equal to the Forward Price Reduction Amount for such Forward Price Reduction Date, *multiplied by* the number of Deferred Shares. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Physical Settlement Amount: | For any Settlement Date in respect of which Physical Settlement applies, an amount in cash equal to the product of (i) the Forward Price on such Settlement Date and (ii) the number of Settlement Shares for such Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash Settlement: | On any Settlement Date in respect of which Cash Settlement applies, if the Cash Settlement Amount for such Settlement Date is a positive number, Party A will pay such Cash Settlement Amount to Party B. If the Cash Settlement Amount is a negative number, Party B will pay the absolute value of such Cash Settlement Amount to Party A. Such amounts shall be paid on the Settlement Date by wire transfer of immediately available funds. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash Settlement Amount: | An amount determined by the Calculation Agent equal to: |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) (i)(A) the weighted average (weighted on the same basis as clause (B)) of the Forward Prices on each day during the applicable Unwind Period (calculated assuming no reduction to the Forward Price for any Forward Price Reduction Date that occurs during such Unwind Period, which is accounted for in clause (b) below), *minus* a commercially reasonable commission, *minus* (B) the weighted average price (the "Unwind Purchase Price") at which Party A purchases Shares during the Unwind Period to unwind its commercially reasonable hedge with respect to the portion of the Base Amount to be settled during the Unwind Period (including, for the avoidance of doubt, purchases on any Disrupted Day in part), taking into account Shares anticipated to be delivered or received if Net Share Settlement applies, and the restrictions of Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act agreed to hereunder, *multiplied by* (ii) the Settlement Shares for the relevant Settlement Date; *minus* |

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) the product of (i) the Forward Price Reduction Amount for any Forward Price Reduction Date that occurs during such Unwind Period and (ii) the number of Settlement Shares for such Settlement Date with respect to which Party A has not unwound its hedge, including the settlement of such unwinds, as of such Forward Price Reduction Date. |
|  | The times and prices at which Party A (or its agent or affiliate) purchases any Shares during any Unwind Period in connection with unwinding its commercially reasonable hedge position shall be determined by Party A in a commercially reasonable manner. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net Share Settlement: | On any Settlement Date in respect of which Net Share Settlement applies, if the number of Net Share Settlement Shares is a (i) negative number, Party B shall deliver a number of Shares to Party A equal to the absolute value of the Net Share Settlement Shares, or (ii) positive number, Party A shall deliver to Party B the Net Share Settlement Shares; provided that if Party A determines in its good faith and commercially reasonable judgment that it would be required to deliver Net Share Settlement Shares to Party B, Party A may elect to deliver a portion of such Net Share Settlement Shares on one or more dates prior to the applicable Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net Share Settlement Shares: | For any Settlement Date in respect of which Net Share Settlement applies, a number of Shares equal to the Cash Settlement Amount divided by the Unwind Purchase Price, with the number of Shares rounded to the nearest Share in the event such calculation results in a fractional number. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement Currency: | USD. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Failure to Deliver: | Applicable if Party A is required to deliver Shares hereunder; otherwise, Inapplicable. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Method of Adjustment: | Calculation Agent Adjustment; notwithstanding anything in the 2002 Definitions to the contrary, the Calculation Agent may make an adjustment pursuant to Calculation Agent Adjustment to any one or more of the Base Amount, the Forward Price and any other variable relevant to the settlement or payment terms of the Transaction. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Additional Adjustment: | If, in the commercially reasonable judgment of Party A, the stock loan fee to Party A (or an affiliate thereof), excluding the federal funds or other interest rate component payable by the relevant stock lender to Party A or such affiliate (the "Stock Loan Fee"), over any two-week period, of borrowing a number of Shares equal to the Base Amount to hedge in a commercially reasonable manner its exposure to the Transaction exceeds a weighted average rate equal to 50 basis points per annum, the Calculation Agent shall reduce the |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Forward Price to the extent necessary to reasonably compensate Party A for the amount by which the Stock Loan Fee exceeded a weighted average rate equal to 50 basis points per annum during such period and shall promptly provide notice to Party B of the same.<br>

<u>Account Details</u>:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Payments to Party A: | To be advised under separate cover or telephone confirmed prior to each Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Payments to Party B: | To be advised under separate cover or telephone confirmed prior to each Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Delivery of Shares to Party A: | To be advised. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Delivery of Shares to Party B: | To be advised. |

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3. Other Provisions:

<u>Conditions to Effectiveness</u>:

The effectiveness of this Confirmation on the Effective Date shall be subject to (i) the condition that the representations and warranties of Party B contained in the Underwriting Agreement dated January 12, 2023 among Party A, Party B and the other parties named therein (the "Underwriting Agreement") and any certificate delivered pursuant thereto by Party B are true and correct on the Effective Date as if made as of the Effective Date, except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to any earlier date, in which case they shall have been true and correct as of such earlier date, (ii) the condition that Party B has performed all of the obligations required to be performed by it under the Underwriting Agreement on or prior to the Effective Date, (iii) the condition that Party B has delivered to Party A one or more opinions of counsel dated as of the Effective Date with respect to matters set forth in Section 3(a) of the Agreement (which opinions for the avoidance of doubt may be contained in one or more of the opinion letters delivered pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement), (iv) the satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in Section 6 of the Underwriting Agreement, (v) the condition that the Underwriting Agreement shall not have been terminated pursuant to Section 11 or Section 12 thereof and (vi) the condition that neither of the following has occurred (A) Party A (or its affiliate) is unable after using commercially reasonable efforts to borrow and deliver for sale a number of Shares equal to the Base Amount in order to establish a commercially reasonable hedge position associated with this Confirmation, or (B) in Party A's commercially reasonable judgment either there exists a lack of sufficient liquidity in the Shares or it is impracticable to do so using commercially reasonable efforts or Party A (or its affiliate) would incur a Stock Loan Fee of more than a rate equal to 200 basis points per annum (the "Maximum Stock Loan Rate") to do so (in which event this Confirmation shall be effective, but the Base Amount for the Transaction shall be the number of Shares Party A (or an affiliate thereof) is required to deliver in accordance with Section 3 of the Underwriting Agreement).

In addition, the effectiveness of this Confirmation with respect to any Additional Base Amount shall be subject to (i)-(v) above, but with respect to or as of the relevant Option Closing Date rather than the Effective Date, as the case may be, and subject to (vi) above, but substituting "such Additional Base Amount" for "the Initial Base Amount."

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<u>Interpretive Letter</u>:

The parties agree and acknowledge that the Transaction is being entered into in accordance with the October 9, 2003 interpretive letter from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission to Goldman, Sachs & Co. Party B represents that it is eligible to conduct a primary offering of Shares on Form S-3 and that the offering contemplated by the Sales Agreement complies with Rule 415 under the Securities Act.

<u>Representations, Warranties and Agreements of Party B</u>: Party B hereby represents and warrants to, and agrees with, Party A as of the date hereof that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Party B represents to Party A on the Trade Date and on any date that Party B notifies Party A that Cash
Settlement or Net Share Settlement applies to the Transaction, that (A) Party B is not aware of any material nonpublic information regarding Party B or the Shares, (B) each of its filings under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or other
applicable securities laws that were required to be filed have been filed and that, as of the date of this representation, when considered as a whole (with the more recent such filings deemed to amend inconsistent statements contained in any earlier
such filings), there is no misstatement of material fact contained therein or omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made,
not misleading and (C) Party B is not entering into this Confirmation nor making any election hereunder to create actual or apparent trading activity in the Shares (or any security convertible into or exchangeable for Shares) or to raise or
depress or otherwise manipulate the price of the Shares (or any security convertible into or exchangeable for Shares) or otherwise in violation of the Exchange Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any Shares, when issued and delivered in accordance with the terms of the Transaction, will be duly authorized
and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and the issuance thereof will not be subject to any preemptive or similar rights.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Party B has reserved and will keep available at all times, free from preemptive rights, out of its authorized
but unissued Shares, solely for the purpose of issuance upon settlement of the Transaction as herein provided, the maximum number of Shares as shall be issuable at such time upon settlement of the Transaction as set forth below under the heading
"Maximum Share Delivery." All Shares so issuable shall, upon such issuance, be accepted for listing or quotation on the Exchange.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Party B agrees to provide Party A at least five Scheduled Trading Days' written notice (an "Issuer
Repurchase Notice") prior to executing any repurchase of Shares by Party B or any of its subsidiaries (or entering into any contract that would require, or give the option to, Party B or any of its subsidiaries, to purchase or repurchase
Shares), whether out of profits or capital or whether the consideration for such repurchase is cash, securities or otherwise (an "Issuer Repurchase"), that alone or in the aggregate would result in the Base Amount Percentage (as defined
below) being (i) equal to or greater than 7.5% of the outstanding Shares or (ii) greater by 0.5% or more than the Base Amount Percentage at the time of the immediately preceding Issuer Repurchase Notice (or in the case of the first such
Issuer Repurchase Notice, greater by 0.5% or more than the Base Amount Percentage as of the later of the date hereof or the immediately preceding Settlement Date, if any). The "Base Amount Percentage" as of any day is the fraction
(1) the numerator of which is the aggregate of the Base Amount and each "Base Amount" (as defined in the applicable Additional Equity Derivative Transaction, if any) under any outstanding Additional Equity Derivative Transactions with
Party A or any of its affiliates and (2) the denominator of which is the number of Shares outstanding on such day.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) No filing with, or approval, authorization, consent, license registration, qualification, order or decree of,
any court or governmental authority or agency, domestic or foreign, is necessary or required for the execution, delivery and performance by Party B of this Confirmation and the consummation of the Transaction (including, without limitation, the
issuance and delivery of Shares on any Settlement Date) except (i) such as have been obtained under the Securities Act, and (ii) as may be required to be obtained under state securities laws.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Party B agrees not to make any Issuer Repurchase if, immediately following such Issuer Repurchase, the Base
Amount Percentage would be equal to or greater than 8.0%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Party B is not insolvent (as defined under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, resolution or similar law),
nor will Party B be rendered insolvent as a result of the Transaction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Neither Party B nor any of its affiliated purchasers (within the meaning of Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act) shall take or refrain from taking any action (including, without limitation, any direct purchases by Party B or any of its affiliated purchasers or any purchases by a party to a
derivative transaction with Party B or any of its affiliated purchasers), either under this Confirmation, under an agreement with another party or otherwise, that would cause any purchases of Shares by Party A or any of its affiliates in connection
with any Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement of the Transaction not to meet the requirements of the safe harbor provided by Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act if such purchases were made by Party B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Party B will not engage in any "distribution" (as defined in Regulation M under the Exchange Act
("Regulation M")) that would cause a "restricted period" (as defined in Regulation M) to occur with respect to the Shares during any Unwind Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Party B (i) is capable of evaluating investment risks independently, both in general and with regard to
the Transaction, (ii) will exercise independent judgment in evaluating the recommendations of any broker-dealer or its associated persons, unless it has otherwise notified the broker-dealer in writing and (iii) has total assets of at least
USD 50 million as of the date hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) Party B acknowledges and agrees that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) during the term of the Transaction, Party A and its Affiliates may buy or sell Shares or other securities or
buy or sell options or futures contracts or enter into swaps or other derivative securities in order to establish, adjust or unwind its hedge position with respect to the Transaction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Party A and its Affiliates may also be active in the market for the Shares and Share-linked transactions other
than in connection with hedging activities in relation to the Transaction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Party A shall make its own determination as to whether, when or in what manner any hedging or market activities
in Party B's securities shall be conducted and shall do so in a manner that it deems appropriate to hedge its price and market risk with respect to the Forward Price and any other economic exposures;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) any market activities of Party A and its Affiliates with respect to the Shares may affect the market price and
volatility of the Shares, as well as the Forward Price and the Unwind Purchase Price, each in a manner that may be adverse to Party B; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) the Transaction is a derivatives transaction in which it has granted Party A the right, under certain
circumstances, to receive cash or Shares, as the case may be; Party A may purchase Shares for its own account at an average price that may be greater than, or less than, the effective price paid by Party B under the terms of the Transaction.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) The assets of Party B do not constitute "plan assets" under the Employee Retirement Income Security
Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of Labor Regulations promulgated thereunder or similar law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) Party B shall, at least one day prior to the first day of any Unwind Period, notify Party A of the total number
of Shares purchased in Rule 10b-18 purchases of blocks pursuant to the once-a-week block exception contained in Rule 10b-18(b)(4) by or for Party B or any of its affiliated purchasers during each of the four calendar weeks preceding the first day of the Unwind Period and during the calendar week in which the first day of the
Unwind Period occurs ("Rule 10b-18 purchase", "blocks" and "affiliated purchaser" each being used as defined in Rule 10b-18).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) During any Unwind Period, Party B shall (i) notify Party A prior to the opening of trading in the Shares
on any day on which Party B makes, or expects to be made, any public announcement (as defined in Rule 165(f) under the Securities Act) of any merger, acquisition, or similar transaction involving a recapitalization relating to Party B (other than
any such transaction in which the consideration consists solely of cash and there is no valuation period), (ii) promptly notify Party A following any such announcement that such announcement has been made, and (iii) promptly deliver to Party A
following the making of any such announcement information indicating (A) Party B's average daily Rule 10b-18 purchases (as defined in Rule 10b-18) during the
three full calendar months preceding the date of the announcement of such transaction and (B) Party B's block purchases (as defined in Rule 10b-18) effected pursuant to paragraph (b)(4) of Rule 10b-18 during the three full calendar months preceding the date of the announcement of such transaction. In addition, Party B shall promptly notify Party A of the earlier to occur of the completion of such
transaction and the completion of the vote by target shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) Party B is not, and after giving effect to the transactions contemplated hereby will not be, required to
register as an "investment company" as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) Without limiting the generality of Section 13.1 of the 2002 Definitions, Party B acknowledges that Party A
is not making any representations or warranties or taking any position or expressing any view with respect to the treatment of the Transaction under any accounting standards including ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share, ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and
Hedging, or ASC Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity and ASC 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (or any successor issue statements) or under FASB's
Liabilities & Equity Project.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) Party B understands that no obligations of Party A to it hereunder will be entitled to the benefit of deposit
insurance and that such obligations will not be guaranteed by any affiliate of Party A or any governmental agency.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) Party B is not aware of any federal, state or local (including non-U.S. jurisdictions) law, rule, regulation or regulatory order applicable to the Shares would give rise to any reporting, consent, registration or other requirement (including without limitation a requirement to obtain prior approval from any person or
entity) as a result of Party A or its affiliates owning or holding (however defined) Shares as part of its commercially reasonable hedging activities in connection with the Transaction, other than Sections 13 and 16 under the Exchange Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) Upon obtaining knowledge of the occurrence of any event that would constitute an Event of Default, a Potential
Event of Default or a Potential Adjustment Event, Party B will so notify Party A in writing within one Scheduled Trading Day; *provided* that should Party B be in possession of material non-public information regarding Party B, Party B shall so notify Party A without communicating such information to Party A.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t) Party B (i) has such knowledge and experience in financial and business affairs as to be capable of
evaluating the merits and risks of entering into the Transaction, (ii) has consulted with its own legal, financial, accounting and tax advisors in connection with the Transaction and (iii) is entering into the Transaction for a bona fide
business purpose.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u) Party B is not and has not been the subject of any civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of
competent jurisdiction that could reasonably be expected to impair materially Party B's ability to perform its obligations hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Ownership positions of Party B's common stock held by Party A or any of its affiliates solely in its
capacity as a nominee or fiduciary do not constitute "beneficial ownership" or "constructive ownership" by Party A for the purposes of Article VII of the Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Party B, as amended and
supplemented (the "Articles"), including without limitation Section 7.2 thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(w) Solely as it relates to the period prior to issuance and delivery by Party B to Party A of any Shares pursuant
to this Confirmation, the right to potentially receive any Shares deliverable pursuant to the terms hereof, if the Settlement Method necessitates the delivery of Shares, shall not constitute "Ownership" or "Control" of Party
B's "Securities" for the purposes of Article VIII of the Articles.

<u>Covenant of Party B</u>:

Subject to the provisions of "Private Placement Procedures" below, the parties acknowledge and agree that any Shares delivered by Party B to Party A on any Settlement Date will be newly issued Shares and when delivered by Party A (or an affiliate of Party A) to securities lenders from whom Party A (or an affiliate of Party A) borrowed Shares in connection with hedging its exposure to the Transaction will be freely saleable without further registration or other restrictions under the Securities Act, in the hands of those securities lenders, irrespective of whether such stock loan is effected by Party A or an affiliate of Party A. Accordingly, subject to the provisions of "Private Placement Procedures" below, Party B agrees that the Shares that it delivers to Party A on each Settlement Date will not bear a restrictive legend and that such Shares will be deposited in, and the delivery thereof shall be effected through the facilities of, the Clearance System.

<u>Covenants of Party A</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Unless the provisions set forth below under "Private Placement Procedures" shall be applicable, Party

hedging activities related to Party A's exposure under this Confirmation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In connection with bids and purchases of Shares in connection with any Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement
of the Transaction, Party A shall use good faith and commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its activities, or cause its affiliates to conduct their activities, in a manner consistent with the requirements of the safe harbor provided by Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, as if such provisions were applicable to such purchases.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Party A hereby represents and covenants to Party B that it has implemented policies and procedures, taking into
consideration the nature of its business, reasonably designed to ensure that individuals conducting hedging activity related to any Transaction do not have access to material non-public information regarding
Issuer or the Shares.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Within one Exchange Business Day of purchasing any Shares in connection with any Cash Settlement or Net Share
Settlement of the Transaction pursuant to the once-a-week block exception set forth in paragraph (b)(4) of Rule 10b-18, Party A
shall notify Party B of the total number of Shares so purchased.

<u>Insolvency Filing</u>:

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the Agreement or in the Definitions, upon any Insolvency Filing in respect of the Issuer, the Transaction shall automatically terminate on the date thereof without further liability of either party to this Confirmation to the other party (except for any liability in respect of any breach of representation or covenant by a party under this Confirmation prior to the date of such Insolvency Filing).

<u>Extraordinary Dividends</u>:

If an ex-dividend date for an Extraordinary Dividend occurs on or after the Trade Date and on or prior to the Maturity Date (or, if later, the last date on which Shares are delivered by Party B to Party A in settlement of the Transaction), Party A shall have the right either to designate the declaration of such event to be an Acceleration Event (as defined below) or to require Party B to pay an amount, as determined by the Calculation Agent, in cash equal to the product of such Extraordinary Dividend and the Base Amount to Party A on the earlier of (i) the date on which such Extraordinary Dividend is paid by the Issuer to holders of record of the Shares or (ii) the Maturity Date. "Extraordinary Dividend" means the per Share amount of any cash dividend or distribution declared by Party B with respect to the Shares that is specified by the board of directors of the Issuer as an "extraordinary" dividend.

<u>Acceleration Events</u>:

The following events shall each constitute an "Acceleration Event":

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Stock Borrow Events</u>. In the good faith, commercially reasonable judgment of Party A (i) Party A (or
its affiliate) is unable to hedge Party A's exposure to the Transaction because of the lack of sufficient Shares being made available for Share borrowing by lenders, or (ii) Party A (or its affiliate) would incur a Stock Loan Fee to borrow
a number of Shares equal to the Base Amount of more than a weighted average rate of the Maximum Stock Loan Rate (each, a "Stock Borrow Event");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Dividends and Other Distributions</u>. On any day occurring after the Trade Date Party B declares a
distribution, issue or dividend to existing holders of the Shares of (i) any cash dividend (other than an Extraordinary Dividend, unless designated as an Acceleration Event by Party A) to the extent all cash dividends having an ex-dividend date during the period from and including any Forward Price Reduction Date (with the Trade Date being a Forward Price Reduction Date for purposes of this clause (b) only) to, but excluding, the next
subsequent Forward Price Reduction Date exceeds, on a per Share basis, the Forward Price Reduction Amount set forth opposite the first date of any such period on Schedule I, (ii) share capital or securities of another issuer acquired or owned
(directly or indirectly) by Party B as a result of a spin-off or other similar transaction or (iii) any other type of securities (other than Shares), rights or warrants or other assets, for payment (cash
or other consideration) at less than the prevailing market price as determined by Party A in a commercially reasonable manner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>ISDA Early Termination Date</u>. Party A has the right to designate an Early Termination Date pursuant to
Section 6 of the Agreement, in which case, except as otherwise specified herein and except as a result of an Event of Default under Section 5(a)(i) of the Agreement, the provisions of "Termination Settlement" below shall apply in
lieu of the consequences specified in Section 6 of the Agreement;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Other ISDA Events</u>. The announcement of any event that if consummated, would result in an Extraordinary
Event or the occurrence of any Change in Law or a Delisting; *provided* that in case of a Delisting, in addition to the provisions of Section 12.6(a)(iii) of the 2002 Definitions, it will also constitute a Delisting if the Exchange is
located in the United States and the Shares are not immediately re-listed, re-traded or re-quoted on any of the New York Stock
Exchange, the Nasdaq Global Select Market or the NASDAQ Global Market (or their respective successors); and *provided further* that the definition of "Change in Law" provided in Section 12.9(a)(ii) of the 2002 Definitions is
hereby amended by (i) replacing the phrase "the interpretation" in the third line thereof with the phrase ", or public announcement of, the formal or informal interpretation", (ii) replacing the parenthetical beginning after
the word "regulation" in the second line thereof the words "(including, for the avoidance of doubt and without limitation, (x) any tax law or (y) adoption, effectiveness or promulgation of new regulations authorized or
mandated by existing statute)" and (iii) immediately following the word "Transaction" in clause (X) thereof, adding the phrase "in the manner contemplated by Party A on the Trade Date so long as such manner was
commercially reasonable on the Trade Date"; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Ownership Event</u>. In the reasonable judgment of Party A, on any day, the Share Amount for such day
exceeds the Applicable Share Limit for such day (if any applies).

For purposes of clause (e) above, the "Share Amount" as of any day is the number of Shares that Party A and any person whose ownership position would be aggregated with that of Party A (Party A or any such person, a "Party A Person") under any law, rule, regulation, regulatory order or organizational documents or contracts of Party B (including without limitation Article VII of the Articles) that are, in each case, applicable to ownership of Shares ("Applicable Restrictions"), owns, beneficially owns, constructively owns, controls, holds the power to vote or otherwise meets a relevant definition of ownership under any Applicable Restriction, as determined by Party A in its commercially reasonable discretion. The "Applicable Share Limit" means a number of Shares equal to (A) the minimum number of Shares that could reasonably be expected to give rise to reporting or registration obligations (other than any filing under Section 13 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, in each case, as in effect on the Trade Date) or other requirements (including obtaining prior approval from any person or entity) of a Party A Person, or could reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse effect on a Party A Person, under any Applicable Restriction, as determined by Party A (it being understood that reporting obligations under Section 13 or Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, in each case, as in effect on the Trade Date, will not be deemed to have such an adverse effect), minus (B) 1% of the number of Shares outstanding.

As of the Trade Date, Party A represents and warrants to and agrees with Party B that, assuming the accuracy of Party B's representations and warranties made hereunder and under the Underwriting Agreement and compliance by Party B with its obligations hereunder and under the Underwriting Agreement, (i) based on advice of counsel and reasonable internal inquiry in the ordinary course of Party A's business, Party A (A) does not have actual knowledge of the existence on the Trade Date of an Ownership Event and (B) does not have actual knowledge on the Trade Date of any event or circumstance that is expected to cause the occurrence of an Ownership Event during the term of the Transaction; and (ii) assuming that no event or circumstance by or within the control of Party B or its affiliates occurs in connection with which Party A's "beneficial ownership" (within the meaning of Section 13 of the Exchange Act and the rules promulgated thereunder) of Shares would increase, Party A will not knowingly cause the occurrence of an Ownership Event on any day during the term of the Transaction with the specific intent of causing the occurrence of a Termination Settlement Date.

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<u>Termination Settlement</u>:

Upon the occurrence of any Acceleration Event, Party A shall have the right to designate, upon at least one Scheduled Trading Day's notice, any Scheduled Trading Day following such occurrence to be a Settlement Date hereunder (a "Termination Settlement Date") to which Physical Settlement shall apply, and to select the number of Settlement Shares relating to such Termination Settlement Date; *provided* that (i) in the case of an Acceleration Event arising out of an Ownership Event, the number of Settlement Shares so designated by Party A shall not exceed the number of Shares necessary to reduce the Share Amount to the Applicable Share Limit and (ii) in the case of an Acceleration Event arising out of a Stock Borrow Event the number of Settlement Shares so designated by Party A shall not exceed the number of Shares as to which such Stock Borrow Event exists. If, upon designation of a Termination Settlement Date by Party A pursuant to the preceding sentence, Party B fails to deliver the Settlement Shares relating to such Termination Settlement Date when due or otherwise fails to perform obligations within its control in respect of the Transaction, it shall be an Event of Default with respect to Party B and Section 6 of the Agreement shall apply. If an Acceleration Event occurs during an Unwind Period relating to a number of Settlement Shares to which Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement applies, then on the Termination Settlement Date relating to such Acceleration Event, notwithstanding any election to the contrary by Party B, Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement shall apply to the portion of the Settlement Shares relating to such Unwind Period as to which Party A has unwound its hedge and Physical Settlement shall apply in respect of (x) the remainder (if any) of such Settlement Shares and (y) the Settlement Shares designated by Party A in respect of such Termination Settlement Date. If an Acceleration Event occurs after Party B has designated a Settlement Date to which Physical Settlement applies but before the relevant Settlement Shares have been delivered to Party A, then Party A shall have the right to cancel such Settlement Date and designate a Termination Settlement Date in respect of such Shares pursuant to the first sentence hereof. If Party A designates a Termination Settlement Date as a result of an Acceleration Event caused by an excess dividend of the type described in paragraph "(b) Dividends and Other Distributions" under the heading "Acceleration Events," no adjustment(s) shall be made to account for the amount of such excess dividend.

<u>Private Placement Procedures:</u>

If Party B is unable to comply with the provisions of "Covenant of Party B" above because of a change in law or a change in the policy of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff, or Party A otherwise reasonably determines, based on advice of counsel, that any Settlement Shares to be delivered to Party A by Party B may not be freely returned by Party A or its affiliates to securities lenders as described under "Covenant of Party B" above, then delivery of any such Settlement Shares (the "Restricted Shares") shall be effected pursuant to Annex A hereto, unless waived by Party A.

<u>Rule 10b5-1</u>:

It is the intent of Party A and Party B that following any election of Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement by Party B, the purchase of Shares by Party A during any Unwind Period comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c)(1)(i)(B) under the Exchange Act and that this Confirmation shall be interpreted to comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c).

Party B acknowledges that (i) during any Unwind Period Party B does not have, and shall not attempt to exercise, any influence over how, when or whether to effect purchases of Shares by Party A (or its agent or affiliate) in connection with this Confirmation and (ii) Party B is entering into the Agreement and this Confirmation in good faith and not as part of a plan or scheme to evade compliance with federal securities laws including, without limitation, Rule 10b-5 promulgated under the Exchange Act.

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Party B hereby agrees with Party A that during any Unwind Period Party B shall not communicate, directly or indirectly, any Material Non-Public Information (as defined herein) to any Derivatives Trading Personnel (as defined below). For purposes of the Transaction, "Material Non-Public Information" means information relating to Party B or the Shares that (a) has not been widely disseminated by wire service, in one or more newspapers of general circulation, by communication from Party B to its shareholders or in a press release, or contained in a public filing made by Party B with the Securities and Exchange Commission or otherwise disseminated in a manner constituting "public disclosure" within the meaning of Regulation FD under the Exchange Act and (b) a reasonable investor might consider to be of importance in making an investment decision to buy, sell or hold Shares. For the avoidance of doubt and solely by way of illustration, information should be presumed "material" if it relates to such matters as dividend increases or decreases, earnings estimates, changes in previously released earnings estimates, significant expansion or curtailment of operations, a significant increase or decline of orders, significant merger or acquisition proposals or agreements, significant new products or discoveries, extraordinary borrowing, major litigation, liquidity problems, extraordinary management developments, purchase or sale of substantial assets, or other similar significant information. For purposes of the Transaction, "Derivatives Trading Personnel" means any employee on the trading side of the equity derivatives group of Party A that Party B is aware of is an employee on the trading side of such group and does not include any person or persons designated from time to time by Party A's compliance group.

<u>Maximum Share Delivery</u>:

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Confirmation, in no event will Party B be required to deliver on any Settlement Date, whether pursuant to Physical Settlement, Net Share Settlement, Termination Settlement or any Private Placement Settlement, more than a number of Shares equal to 15,151,250 Shares to Party A, subject to reduction by the amount of any Shares delivered by Party B on any prior Settlement Date and subject to adjustment from time to time in accordance with the provisions of this Confirmation and the Definitions but solely with respect to adjustments arising from events caused by Party B or under the control of Party B.

<u>Staggered Settlement</u>:

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any contemplated Net Share Settlement or Cash Settlement, Party A may, by at least two Scheduled Trading Days' notice to Party B prior to the first relevant Staggered Settlement Date (as defined below), designate one or more early settlement dates (each, a "Staggered Settlement Date") prior to the relevant earlier designated Settlement Date (the "Original Settlement Date"). Party A shall specify in such notice the portion of the relevant Settlement Shares attributable to each Staggered Settlement Date and such other details as may be required in order for the relevant party to deliver the required number of Shares or pay cash, as the case may be, on each such Staggered Settlement Date. For the avoidance of doubt, the total number of Settlement Shares attributable to all such Staggered Settlement Dates shall equal the total number of Settlement Shares for such Net Share Settlement or Cash Settlement, as the case may be.

<u>Transfer and Assignment</u>:

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in the Agreement, Party A may assign or transfer any of its rights or delegate any of its duties hereunder to (i) any affiliate of Party A, whose obligations hereunder and under the Agreement are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Party A or its ultimate or direct parent entity, or (ii) any affiliate of Party A with a long-term issuer rating equal to or better than the credit rating of Party A or its ultimate or direct parent entity at the time of such assignment or transfer; *provided* that (A) Party B will neither (x) be required to pay

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an additional amount in respect of an Indemnifiable Tax under Section 2(d)(i)(4) of the Agreement under the law as of the date of the transfer or assignment, except to the extent that such additional amount was payable to the assignor or transferor immediately before the assignment or transfer, nor (y) receive a payment from which an amount has been deducted or withheld for or on account of any Tax in respect of which the other party is not required to pay an additional amount, except to the extent that such additional amount was not payable by the assignor or transferor immediately before the assignment or transfer, in either case, as a result of such transfer or assignment and (B) no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default shall (x) have occurred with respect to Party A or (y) occur with respect to either party solely as a result of such transfer and assignment. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Confirmation to the contrary requiring or allowing Party A to purchase, sell, receive or deliver any Shares or other securities to or from Party B, Party A may designate any of its affiliates to purchase, sell, receive or deliver such Shares or other securities and otherwise to perform Party A's obligations in respect of the Transaction and any such designee may assume such obligations; *provided* that Party B will neither (x) be required to pay an additional amount in respect of an Indemnifiable Tax under Section 2(d)(i)(4) of the Agreement under the law as of the date of the transfer or assignment, except to the extent that such additional amount was payable by Party B immediately before the designation of the designee, nor (y) receive a payment from which an amount has been deducted or withheld for or on account of any Tax in respect of which Party A or such designee is not required to pay an additional amount, except to the extent that such additional amount was not payable by Party A immediately before the designation of the designee, in either case, as a result of such designation. Party A shall be discharged of its obligations to Party B to the extent of any such performance.

<u>Indemnity</u>:

Party B agrees to indemnify Party A and its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, agents and controlling parties (Party A and each such affiliate or person being an "Indemnified Party") from and against any and all losses, claims, damages and liabilities, joint and several, incurred by or asserted against such Indemnified Party arising out of, in connection with, or relating to, any breach of any covenant or representation made by Party B in this Confirmation or the Agreement and will reimburse any Indemnified Party for all reasonable expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) as they are incurred in connection with the investigation of, preparation for, or defense of any pending or threatened claim or any action or proceeding arising therefrom, whether or not such Indemnified Party is a party thereto. Party B will not be liable under this Indemnity paragraph to the extent that any loss, claim, damage, liability or expense is found in a final and nonappealable judgment by a court to have resulted from Party A's material breach of any covenant or representation made by Party A in this Confirmation or the Agreement or any willful misconduct, fraud, gross negligence or bad faith of any Indemnified Party. For the avoidance of doubt, any payments due as a result of this provision may not be used to set off any obligation of Party A upon settlement of the Transaction. Any indemnification required to be paid hereunder shall be without duplication of amounts that are required to be paid under the corresponding provisions of the Underwriting Agreement.

<u>Notice</u>:

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| Non-Reliance: | Applicable. |
| Additional Acknowledgments: | Applicable. |
| Agreements and Acknowledgments |  |
| Regarding Hedging Activities: | Applicable. |

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4. The Agreement is further supplemented by the following provisions:

<u>No Collateral or Setoff</u>:

Notwithstanding Section 6(f) or any other provision of the Agreement or any other agreement between the parties to the contrary, the obligations of Party B hereunder are not secured by any collateral. Obligations under the Transaction shall not be set off against any other obligations of the parties, whether arising under the Agreement, this Confirmation, under any other agreement between the parties hereto, by operation of law or otherwise, and no other obligations of the parties shall be set off against obligations under the Transaction, whether arising under the Agreement, this Confirmation, under any other agreement between the parties hereto, by operation of law or otherwise, and each party hereby waives any such right of setoff. In calculating any amounts under Section 6(e) of the Agreement, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, (a) separate amounts shall be calculated as set forth in such Section 6(e) with respect to (i) the Transaction and (ii) all other Transactions, and (b) such separate amounts shall be payable pursuant to Section 6(d)(ii) of the Agreement.

<u>Status of Claims in Bankruptcy</u>:

Party A acknowledges and agrees that this confirmation is not intended to convey to Party A rights with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby that are senior to the claims of common stockholders in any U.S. bankruptcy proceedings of Party B; *provided* that nothing herein shall limit or shall be deemed to limit Party A's right to pursue remedies in the event of a breach by Party B of its obligations and agreements with respect to this Confirmation and the Agreement; and *provided further* that nothing herein shall limit or shall be deemed to limit Party A's rights in respect of any transaction other than the Transaction.

<u>Delivery of Cash</u>:

For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Confirmation shall be interpreted as requiring Party B to deliver cash in respect of the settlement of the Transaction, except in circumstances where the required cash settlement thereof is permitted for classification of the contract as equity by ASC 815-40 (formerly EITF 00-19) as in effect on the Trade Date (including, without limitation, where Party B so elects to deliver cash or fails timely to elect to deliver Shares in respect of such settlement). For the avoidance of doubt, the preceding sentence shall not be construed as limiting (i) the Indemnity provision in Section 3 hereof or (ii) any damages that may be payable by Party B as a result of breach of this Confirmation.

<u>Limit on Beneficial Ownership</u>:

Notwithstanding any other provisions hereof, Party A shall not have the "right to acquire" (within the meaning of NYSE Rule 312.04(g)) Shares hereunder and Party A shall not be entitled to take delivery of any Shares deliverable hereunder (in each case, whether in connection with the purchase of Shares on any Settlement Date or any Termination Settlement Date, any Private Placement Settlement or otherwise) to the extent (but only to the extent) that, after such receipt of any Shares hereunder, (i) the Share Amount would exceed the Applicable Share Limit or (ii) the Section 16 Percentage would exceed 4.9%. Any purported delivery hereunder shall be void and have no effect to the extent (but only to the extent) that, after such delivery, (i) the Share Amount would exceed the Applicable Share Limit or (ii) the Section 16 Percentage would exceed 4.9%. If any delivery owed to Party A hereunder is not made, in whole or in part, as a result of this provision, Party B's obligation to make such delivery shall not be extinguished and Party B shall make such delivery as promptly as practicable after, but in no event later than one Exchange Business Day after, Party A gives notice to Party B that, after such delivery, (i) the Share Amount would not exceed the Applicable Share Limit and (ii) the Section 16 Percentage would not exceed

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4.9%. The "Section 16 Percentage" as of any day is the fraction, expressed as a percentage, (A) the numerator of which is the number of Shares that Party A and any of its affiliates or any other person subject to aggregation with Party A for purposes of the "beneficial ownership" test under Section 13 of the Exchange Act, or any "group" (within the meaning of Section 13 of the Exchange Act) of which Party A is or may be deemed to be a part beneficially owns (within the meaning of Section 13 of the Exchange Act), without duplication, on such day (or, to the extent that for any reason the equivalent calculation under Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder results in a higher number, such higher number) and (B) the denominator of which is the number of Shares outstanding on such day. Without limitation of the other provisions of this paragraph, unless Party A shall have paid in full the settlement payment due to Party B in respect of the Shares that would have been required to be delivered absent the provisions of this paragraph despite any delay in delivery of Shares as a result of the application of this paragraph and notwithstanding its rights pursuant to the immediately succeeding paragraph, Party A agrees to use good faith and commercially reasonable efforts to cause the limits in clauses (i) and (ii) of the first sentence of this paragraph to not be exceeded at the time of any settlement that would otherwise be made by Party B hereunder, and, if any such limits are exceeded at such time, to use good faith and commercially reasonable efforts to minimize both the amount of such excess and the duration of the period during which such excess exists, in each case, solely to the extent such excess exists or would exist as a result of transactions or activities undertaken by Party A and/or any affiliate thereof not in connection with the Transaction or any other transaction or agreement entered into with Party B or at Party B's behest.

In addition, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if any delivery owed to Party A hereunder is not made, in whole or in part, as a result of the immediately preceding paragraph, Party A shall be permitted to make any payment due in respect of such Shares to Party B in two or more tranches that correspond in amount to the number of Shares delivered by Party B to Party A pursuant to the immediately preceding paragraph.

<u>Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act</u>:

In connection with Section 739 of the Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010 (the "WSTAA"), the parties hereby agree that neither the enactment of the WSTAA or any regulation under the WSTAA, nor any requirement under the WSTAA or an amendment made by the WSTAA, shall limit or otherwise impair either party's otherwise applicable rights to terminate, renegotiate, modify, amend or supplement this Confirmation or the Agreement, as applicable, arising from a termination event, force majeure, illegality, increased costs, regulatory change or similar event under this Confirmation, the 2002 Definitions incorporated herein, or the Agreement (including, but not limited to, rights arising from any Acceleration Event or Illegality (as defined in the Agreement)).

<u>Miscellaneous</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Addresses for Notices</u>. For the purpose of Section 12(a) of the Agreement:

Address for notices or communications to Party A:

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

1585 Broadway

New York, New York 10036-8293

Attention: Jon Serant

Telephone: (212) 761-3778

Email: jon.sierant@morganstanley.com

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Address for notices or communications to Party B:

VICI Properties Inc.

535 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor

New York, New York 10022

Telephone: (646) 949-4631

Email: corplaw@viciproperties.com

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)  **<u>Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury</u>. Each party waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right it may have to a trial by jury in respect of any suit, action or proceeding relating to this Confirmation.** Each party (i) certifies that no representative, agent or attorney of the other party has represented,
expressly or otherwise, that such other party would not, in the event of such a suit action or proceeding, seek to enforce the foregoing waiver and (ii) acknowledges that it and the other party have been induced to enter into this Confirmation
by, among other things, the mutual waivers and certifications herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Offices</u>.

The Office of Party A for the Transaction is: New York.

The Office of Party B for the Transaction is: Inapplicable, Party B is not a Multibranch Party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Party A is authorized for the conduct of certain activities by the Prudential Regulation Authority. It is
subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and by the Prudential Regulation Authority.

<u>Acknowledgements</u>:

The parties hereto intend for:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Transaction to be a "securities contract" as defined in Section 741(7) of Title 11 of the
United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"), qualifying for the protections under Section 555 of the Bankruptcy Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) a party's right to liquidate the Transaction and to exercise any other remedies upon the occurrence of any
Event of Default under the Agreement with respect to the other party to constitute a "contractual right" as defined in the Bankruptcy Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Party A to be a "financial institution" within the meaning of Section 101(22) of the Bankruptcy
Code; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) all payments for, under or in connection with the Transaction, all payments for the Shares and the transfer of
such Shares to constitute "settlement payments" as defined in the Bankruptcy Code.

<u>Severability</u>:

If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Confirmation, or the application thereof to any party or circumstance, shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part for any reason, the remaining terms, provisions, covenants, and conditions hereof shall continue in full force and effect as if this Confirmation had been executed with the invalid or unenforceable provision eliminated, so long as this Confirmation as so modified continues to express, without material change, the original intentions of the parties as to the subject matter of this Confirmation and the deletion of such portion of this Confirmation will not substantially impair the respective

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benefits or expectations of parties to the Agreement; *provided, however,* that this severability provision shall not be applicable if any provision of Section 2, 5, 6 or 13 of the Agreement (or any definition or provision in Section 14 of the Agreement to the extent that it relates to, or is used in or in connection with any such Section) shall be so held to be invalid or unenforceable.

<u>Governing Law/Jurisdiction</u>:

This Confirmation and any claim, controversy or dispute arising under or related to this Confirmation and the Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without reference to the conflict of laws provisions thereof. The parties hereto irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York and the United States Court for the Southern District of New York in connection with all matters relating hereto and waive any objection to the laying of venue in, and any claim of inconvenient forum with respect to, these courts.

<u>Counterparts</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail or transmission (including any electronic
signature covered by the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, the Electronic Signatures and Records Act or other applicable law, e.g., DocuSign and AdobeSign) (any such signature, an "Electronic Signature")
or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes. The words "execution," "signed," "signature" and words
of like import in this Confirmation or in any other certificate, agreement or document related to this Confirmation shall include any Electronic Signature, except to the extent electronic notices are expressly prohibited under this Confirmation or
the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, either party may deliver to the other party a notice
relating to any Event of Default or Termination Event under this Confirmation by e-mail.

<u>Disclosure</u>:

Effective from the date of commencement of discussions concerning the Transaction, each of Party A and Party B and each of their employees, representatives, or other agents may disclose to any and all persons, without limitation of any kind, the tax treatment and tax structure of the Transaction and all materials of any kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) relating to such tax treatment and tax structure.

<u>Commodity Exchange Act</u>:

Each of Party A and Party B agrees and represents that it is an "eligible contract participant" as defined in Section 1a(18) of the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (the "CEA"), the Agreement and the Transaction are subject to individual negotiation by the parties and have not been executed or traded on a "trading facility" as defined in Section 1a(51) of the CEA.

<u>Tax Matters</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Payer Tax Representations</u>. For the purpose of Section 3(e) of the Agreement, each of Party A and
Party B makes the following representation: It is not required by any applicable law, as modified by the practice of any relevant governmental revenue authority, of any Relevant Jurisdiction to make any deduction or withholding for or on account of
any Tax from any payment (other than interest under Section 9(h) of the Agreement or amounts payable

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hereunder that may be considered to be interest for U.S. federal income tax purposes) to be made by it to the other party under the Agreement. In making this representation, it may rely on (A) the accuracy of any representations made by the other party pursuant to Section 3(f) of the Agreement, (B) the satisfaction of the agreement contained in Section 4(a)(i) or Section 4(a)(iii) of the Agreement and the accuracy and effectiveness of any document provided by the other party pursuant to Section 4(a)(i) or Section 4(a)(iii) of the Agreement and (C) the satisfaction of the agreement of the other party contained in Section 4(d) of the Agreement, except that it will not be a breach of this representation where reliance is placed on clause (B) above and the other party does not deliver a form or document under Section 4(a)(iii) of the Agreement by reason of material prejudice to its legal or commercial position.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Payee Tax Representations</u>. For the purpose of Section 3(f) of the Agreement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Party A makes the following representations:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) It is a "U.S. person" (as that term is used in section 1.1441-4(a)(3)(ii) of the United States Treasury Regulations) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) It is a national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) It is an exempt recipient under section 1.6049-4(c)(1)(ii)(M) of the
United States Treasury Regulations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Party B makes the following representations:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) It is a "U.S. person" (as that term is used in section 1.1441-4(a)(3)(ii) of the United States Treasury Regulations) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) It is a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes and is organized under the laws of
the State of Maryland.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) It is an exempt recipient under section 1.6049-4(c)(1)(ii)(J) of the
United States Treasury Regulations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Withholding Tax imposed on payments to non-US counterparties under the United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act</u>. "Tax" as used in in paragraph "(a) Payer Tax Representations" under the heading "Tax Matters," and "Indemnifiable Tax", as defined in Section 14
of the Agreement, shall not include any U.S. federal withholding tax imposed or collected pursuant to Sections 1471 through 1474 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), any current or future regulations or
official interpretations thereof, any agreement entered into pursuant to Section 1471(b) of the Code, or any fiscal or regulatory legislation, rules or practices adopted pursuant to any intergovernmental agreement entered into in connection
with the implementation of such Sections of the Code (a "FATCA Withholding Tax"). For the avoidance of doubt, a FATCA Withholding Tax is a Tax the deduction or withholding of which is required by applicable law for the purposes of
Section 2(d) of the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>871(m) Protocol</u>. To the extent that either party to the Agreement with respect to the Transaction is not
an adhering party to the ISDA 2015 Section 871(m) Protocol published by ISDA on November 2, 2015 and available at www.isda.org, as may be amended, supplemented, replaced or superseded from time to time (the "871(m) Protocol"),
the parties agree that the provisions and amendments contained in the Attachment to the 871(m) Protocol are incorporated into and apply to the Agreement with respect to the Transaction as if set forth

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in full herein. The parties further agree that, solely for purposes of applying such provisions and amendments to the Agreement with respect to the Transaction, references to "each Covered Master Agreement" in the 871(m) Protocol will be deemed to be references to the Agreement with respect to the Transaction, and references to the "Implementation Date" in the 871(m) Protocol will be deemed to be references to the Trade Date of the Transaction. For greater certainty, if there is any inconsistency between this provision and the provisions in any other agreement between the parties to which the Transaction relates, this provision shall prevail unless such other agreement expressly overrides the provisions of the Attachment to the 871(m) Protocol.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Tax documentation</u>. For the purposes of Sections 4(a)(i) and 4(a)(ii) of the Agreement, Party B shall
provide to Party A a valid and duly executed U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-9, or any successor thereto, (i) on or before the date of execution of this Confirmation; (ii) promptly upon
reasonable demand by Party A; and (iii) promptly upon learning that any such tax form previously provided by Party B has become invalid, obsolete, or incorrect. Additionally, Party B shall, promptly upon request by Party A, provide such other
tax forms and documents reasonably requested by Party A.

<u>Other Forwards / Dealers</u>:

Party A acknowledges that Party B has entered, or may in the future enter, into one or more similar forward transactions for the Shares (each, an "Other Forward" and collectively, the "Other Forwards") with one or more dealers, and/or affiliates thereof (each, an "Other Dealer" and collectively, the "Other Dealers"). Party B agrees not to designate a "Settlement Date" with respect to any Other Forwards in respect of a "Cash Settlement" or "Net Share Settlement" if any of the period from the beginning of the corresponding "Unwind Period" to such "Settlement Date" for such Other Forward would overlap with any portion of an Unwind Period for the Transaction; *provided, however,* that Party B may allow for such overlap with an Other Forward with no more than one Other Dealer (each such period, an "Overlap Unwind Period"), so long as Party B (i) notifies Party A at least one Scheduled Trading Day prior to the commencement of such Overlap Unwind Period of the first Scheduled Trading Day and the length of such Overlap Unwind Period, and (ii) each of Party A and such Other Dealer shall be permitted to purchase Shares to unwind its respective hedge positions in respect of the Transaction or such Other Forward, as the case may be, only on alternating Scheduled Trading Days during such Overlap Unwind Period, commencing on the first or second Scheduled Trading Day of such Overlap Unwind Period, as notified to Party A by Party B at least one Scheduled Trading Day prior to the commencement of such Overlap Unwind Period (which alternating Scheduled Trading Days, for the avoidance of doubt, will be every other Scheduled Trading Day).

<u>U.S. Stay Regulations</u>:

The parties agree that the terms of Section 1 and Section 2 and the related defined terms (together, the "Bilateral Terms") of the form of bilateral template entitled "Full-Length Omnibus (for use between U.S. G-SIBs and Corporate Groups)" published by ISDA on November 2, 2018 (currently available on the 2018 ISDA U.S. Resolution Stay Protocol (the "Protocol") page at www.isda.org and, a copy of which is available upon request), the effect of which is to amend the qualified financial contracts between the parties thereto to conform with the requirements of the QFC Stay Rules, are hereby incorporated into and form a part of this Confirmation, and for such purposes this Confirmation shall be deemed a "Covered Agreement," Party A shall be deemed a "Covered Entity" and Party B shall be deemed a "Counterparty Entity." In the event that, after the date of this Confirmation, both parties hereto become adhering parties to the Protocol, the terms of the Protocol will replace the terms of this paragraph. In the event of any inconsistencies between this Confirmation and the terms of the Protocol or the Bilateral Terms (each, the "QFC Stay Terms"), as applicable, the QFC Stay Terms will govern. Terms used in this paragraph without

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definition shall have the meanings assigned to them under the QFC Stay Rules. For purposes of this paragraph, references to "this Confirmation" include any related credit enhancements entered into between the parties or provided by one to the other. In addition, the parties agree that the terms of this paragraph shall be incorporated into any related covered affiliate credit enhancements, with all references to Party A replaced by references to the covered affiliate support provider.

"QFC Stay Rules" mean the regulations codified at 12 C.F.R. 252.2, 252.81–8, 12 C.F.R. 382.1-7 and 12 C.F.R. 47.1-8, which, subject to limited exceptions, require an express recognition of the stay-and-transfer powers of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the Orderly Liquidation Authority under Title II of the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the override of default rights related directly or indirectly to the entry of an affiliate into certain insolvency proceedings and any restrictions on the transfer of any covered affiliate credit enhancements.

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Please confirm that the foregoing correctly sets forth the terms of our agreement by signing and returning this Confirmation.

Yours faithfully,

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| **MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC** | **MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC** |
| By: | /s/ Namrta Bhurjee |
|  Name: | Namrta Bhurjee |
| Title: | Vice President |

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Confirmed and Acknowledged as of the date first written above:

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| **VICI PROPERTIES INC.** | **VICI PROPERTIES INC.** |
| By: | /s/ David A. Kieske |
| Name: | David A. Kieske |
| Title: | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |

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**ANNEX A** 

PRIVATE PLACEMENT PROCEDURES

(i) If Party B delivers the Restricted Shares pursuant to this clause (i) (a "Private Placement
Settlement"), then delivery of Restricted Shares by Party B shall be effected in customary private placement procedures with respect to such Restricted Shares commercially reasonably acceptable to Party A; *provided* that if, on or before
the date that a Private Placement Settlement would occur, Party B has taken, or caused to be taken, any action that would make unavailable either the exemption pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act for the sale by Party B to Party A
(or any affiliate designated by Party A) of the Restricted Shares or the exemption pursuant to Section 4(a)(1) or Section 4(a)(3) of the Securities Act for resales of the Restricted Shares by Party A (or any such affiliate of Party A) or
Party B fails to deliver the Restricted Shares when due or otherwise fails to perform obligations within its control in a commercially reasonable manner in respect of a Private Placement Settlement, it shall be an Event of Default with respect to
Party B and Section 6 of the Agreement shall apply. The Private Placement Settlement of such Restricted Shares shall include customary representations, covenants, blue sky and other governmental filings and/or registrations, indemnities to
Party A, due diligence rights (for Party A or any designated buyer of the Restricted Shares by Party A), opinions and certificates, and such other documentation as is reasonable and customary for private placements of similar size, all commercially
reasonably acceptable to Party A. In the case of a Private Placement Settlement, Party A shall, in its good faith discretion, adjust the number of Restricted Shares to be delivered to Party A hereunder and/or the Forward Price in a commercially
reasonable manner to reflect the fact that such Restricted Shares may not be freely returned to securities lenders by Party A and may only be saleable by Party A at a discount to reflect the lack of liquidity in Restricted Shares. Notwithstanding
the Agreement or this Confirmation, the date of delivery of such Restricted Shares shall be the Clearance System Business Day following notice by Party A to Party B of the number of Restricted Shares to be delivered pursuant to this clause (i). For
the avoidance of doubt, delivery of Restricted Shares shall be due as set forth in the previous sentence and not be due on the Settlement Date or Termination Settlement Date that would otherwise be applicable.

(ii) If Party B delivers any Restricted Shares in respect of the Transaction, unless it is advised in writing by
outside counsel that any of the following actions would violate applicable securities laws because of a change in law or a change in the policy of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff occurring after the Trade Date, Party B agrees
that (i) such Shares may be transferred by and among Party A and its affiliates and (ii) after the minimum "holding period" within the meaning of Rule 144(d) under the Securities Act has elapsed after the applicable Settlement
Date, Party B shall promptly remove, or cause the transfer agent for the Shares to remove, any legends referring to any transfer restrictions from such Shares upon delivery by Party A (or such affiliate of Party A) to Party B or such transfer agent
of seller's and broker's representation letters customarily delivered by Party A or its affiliates in connection with resales of restricted securities pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, each without any further requirement for
the delivery of any certificate, consent, agreement, opinion of counsel, notice or any other document, any transfer tax stamps or payment of any other amount or any other action by Party A (or such affiliate of Party A).

## Exhibit 1.3

**Exhibit 1.3** 

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| **Date:** | **January 12, 2023**  |

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| **To:** | **VICI Properties Inc.**  |

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535 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor

New York, New York 10022

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| **From:** | **Bank of America, N.A.**  |

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c/o BofA Securities, Inc.

Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park

New York, New York 10036

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| **Re:** | **Registered Forward Transaction**  |

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Ladies and Gentlemen:

The purpose of this letter agreement (this "Confirmation") is to confirm the terms and conditions of the transaction entered into between us on the Trade Date specified below (the "Transaction"). This Confirmation constitutes a "Confirmation" as referred to in the ISDA Master Agreement specified below.

1. The definitions and provisions contained in the 2002 ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions (the "2002
Definitions") and the 2006 ISDA Definitions (the "2006 Definitions" and, together with the 2002 Definitions, the "Definitions"), each as published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc.
("ISDA"), are incorporated into this Confirmation.

Each party further agrees that this Confirmation together with the Agreement (as defined below) evidence a complete binding agreement between Party A and Party B as to the subject matter and terms of the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates, and shall supersede all prior or contemporaneous written or oral communications with respect thereto. This Confirmation shall supplement, form a part of, and be subject to an agreement in the form of the 2002 ISDA Master Agreement (the "Agreement") as if Party A and Party B had executed an agreement in such form on the Trade Date.

In the event of any inconsistency between the Agreement, this Confirmation, the 2002 Definitions and the 2006 Definitions, the following will prevail for purposes of the Transaction in the order of precedence indicated: (i) this Confirmation; (ii) the 2002 Definitions; (iii) the 2006 Definitions and (iv) the Agreement. The parties hereby agree that no Transaction other than the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates shall be governed by the Agreement. For purposes of the 2002 Definitions, the Transaction is a Share Forward Transaction. For the avoidance of doubt, if there exists any ISDA Master Agreement between Party A and Party B, or any confirmation or other agreement between Party A and Party B pursuant to which an ISDA Master Agreement is deemed to exist between Party A and Party B, then notwithstanding anything to the contrary in such ISDA Master Agreement, such confirmation or agreement or any other agreement to which Party A and Party B are parties, the Transaction shall not be considered a Transaction under, or otherwise governed by, such existing or deemed ISDA Master Agreement, and the occurrence of any Event of Default or Termination Event under the Agreement with respect to either party or the Transaction shall not, by itself, give rise to any right or obligation under any such other agreement or deemed agreement.

Party A and Party B each represent to the other that it has entered into the Transaction in reliance upon such tax, accounting, regulatory, legal, and financial advice as it deems necessary and not upon any view expressed by the other.

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2. The terms of the particular Transaction to which this Confirmation relates are as follows:

<u>General Terms</u>:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Party A: | Bank of America, N.A. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Party B: | VICI Properties Inc. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trade Date: | January 13, 2023. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Effective Date: | January 18, 2023. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Base Amount: | Initially, 6,587,500 Shares (the "Initial Base Amount") *provided* that the Base Amount shall be increased on each Option Closing Date (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement (as defined below)) by the related number of Additional Borrowed Shares (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement) in respect of which the Underwriters (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement) have exercised their option pursuant to Section 3 of the Underwriting Agreement (the "Additional Base Amount"); *provided, further*, that the Base Amount is subject to reduction as provided in both the next paragraph and Section 3 herein. |
|  | On each Settlement Date, the Base Amount shall be reduced by the number of Settlement Shares for such Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maturity Date: | January 16, 2024 (or, if such date is not a Scheduled Trading Day, the next following Scheduled Trading Day). |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Forward Price: | On the Effective Date, the Initial Forward Price, and on any other day, the Forward Price as of the immediately preceding calendar day *multiplied* by the sum of (i) 1 *and* (ii) the Daily Rate for such day; provided that on each Forward Price Reduction Date, the Forward Price in effect on such date shall be the Forward Price otherwise in effect on such date, *minus* the Forward Price Reduction Amount for such Forward Price Reduction Date; and *provided, further*, that if the Base Amount is increased in respect of any Additional Borrowed Shares, the Forward Price shall be adjusted by the Calculation Agent on the Option Closing Date for such Additional Borrowed Shares to account for the fact that the application of the Daily Rate under this clause shall not apply prior to such Option Closing Date with respect to the applicable Additional Base Amount. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Initial Forward Price: | USD 31.845 per Share. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Daily Rate: | For any day, (i)(A) the Overnight Bank Rate for such day, *minus* (B) the Spread, *divided by* (ii) 365. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Overnight Bank Rate: | For any day, the rate set forth for such day opposite the caption "Overnight Bank Funding Rate", as such rate is displayed on Bloomberg Screen "OBFR01 ", or any successor page; *provided* that, if no rate appears for a particular day on such page, the rate for the immediately preceding day for which a rate does so appear shall be used for such day. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Spread: | 75 basis points. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepayment: | Not Applicable. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Variable Obligation: | Not Applicable. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Forward Price Reduction Date: | Each date (other than the Trade Date) set forth on Schedule I under the heading "Forward Price Reduction Date." |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Forward Price Reduction Amount: | For each Forward Price Reduction Date, the Forward Price Reduction Amount set forth opposite such date on Schedule I. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shares: | Common stock, USD 0.01 par value per share, of Party B (also referred to herein as the "Issuer") (Exchange identifier: "VICI"). |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exchange: | New York Stock Exchange. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Related Exchange(s): | All Exchanges. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clearance System: | DTC. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Calculation Agent: | Party A. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Settlement Terms:</u> |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement Date: | Any Scheduled Trading Day following the Effective Date and up to and including the Maturity Date, as designated by (a) Party A pursuant to "Termination Settlement" below or (b) Party B in a written notice (a "Settlement Notice") that satisfies the Settlement Notice Requirements and is delivered to Party A at least (i) two Scheduled Trading Days prior to such Settlement Date, which may be the Maturity Date, if Physical Settlement applies, and (ii) 15 Scheduled Trading Days prior to such Settlement Date, which may be the Maturity Date, if Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement applies; *provided* that (i) the Maturity Date shall be a Settlement Date if on such date the Base Amount is greater than zero, (ii) if Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement applies and Party A shall have fully unwound its hedge during an Unwind Period by a date that is more than two Scheduled Trading Days prior to a Settlement Date specified above, Party A may, by written notice to Party B, specify any Scheduled Trading Day prior to such originally specified Settlement Date as the Settlement Date and (iii) if, in respect of a Cash Settlement or a Net Share Settlement, a Disrupted Day Deadline is reached or there is a Share Price Trigger (as defined below), then the corresponding Settlement Date shall be changed to the date that is one Settlement Cycle following such Disrupted Day Deadline or such Share Price Trigger, as the case may be (unless the originally scheduled Settlement Date would have been on or before such date). |

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|  | "Disrupted Day Deadline" means the eighth day in the occurrence of eight consecutive Disrupted Days during an Unwind Period. |
|  | "Share Price Trigger" shall mean the occurrence at any time during an Unwind Period of a date on which the traded price per Share on the Exchange is less than or equal to 50% of the Initial Forward Price. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement Shares: | With respect to any Settlement Date, a number of Shares, not to exceed the Base Amount, designated as such by Party B in the related Settlement Notice or by Party A pursuant to "Termination Settlement" below; *provided that* the Settlement Shares so designated shall, in the case of a designation by Party B, be at least equal to the lesser of 1,000,000 and the Base Amount at that time; provided further that on the Maturity Date the number of Settlement Shares shall be equal to the Base Amount on such date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement: | Physical Settlement, Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement, at the election of Party B as set forth in a Settlement Notice delivered after the Effective Date that satisfies the Settlement Notice Requirements; *provided* that Physical Settlement shall apply (i) if no Settlement Method is validly selected, (ii) with respect to any Settlement Shares in respect of which Party A has not unwound its commercially reasonable hedge by the end of the Unwind Period in a manner that, in the reasonable judgment of Party A based on advice of counsel, is consistent with the requirements for qualifying for the safe harbor provided by Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act (taking into account any additional Share Forward or other equity derivative transaction (each, an "Additional Equity Derivative Transaction")) or in the commercially reasonable judgment of Party A due to the occurrence of Disrupted Days or to the lack of sufficient liquidity in the Shares on any Exchange Business Day during the Unwind Period or due to a Disrupted Day Deadline or Share Price Trigger reducing the duration of the Unwind Period, (iii) to any Termination Settlement Date (as defined below under "Termination Settlement"), or (iv) if the Maturity Date is a Settlement Date other than as the result of a valid Settlement Notice in respect of such Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement Notice Requirements: | Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, a Settlement Notice delivered by Party B that specifies Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement will not be effective to establish a Settlement Date or require Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement unless Party B delivers to Party A with such Settlement Notice a representation signed by Party B substantially in the form set forth in clause (a) under the heading "Representations, Warranties and Agreements of Party B." |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Unwind Period: | Each Exchange Business Day that is not a Suspension Day during the period from and including the first Exchange Business Day following the date Party B validly elects Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement in respect of a Settlement Date through the second Scheduled Trading Day preceding such Settlement Date (or the immediately preceding Exchange Business Day if such Scheduled Trading Day is not an Exchange Business Day); subject to "Termination Settlement" below. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Suspension Day: | Any Exchange Business Day on which Party A determines in a reasonable manner based on advice of counsel that Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement would violate applicable securities laws. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Market Disruption Event: | Section 6.3(a) of the 2002 Definitions is hereby amended by replacing the first sentence in its entirety with the following: "'Market Disruption Event' means in respect of a Share or an Index, the occurrence or existence of (i) a Trading Disruption, (ii) an Exchange Disruption, (iii) an Early Closure or (iv) a Regulatory Disruption, in each case, that the Calculation Agent determines is material." |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Early Closure: | Section 6.3(d) of the 2002 Definitions is hereby amended by deleting the remainder of the provision following the term "Scheduled Closing Time" in the fourth line thereof. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Regulatory Disruption: | Any event that Party A determines, in its good faith and reasonable judgment based on advice of counsel, makes it appropriate with regard to any legal, regulatory or self-regulatory requirements or related policies and procedures generally applicable in similar situations and applied in a non-discriminatory manner for Party A to refrain from or decrease any market activity in connection with the Transaction. Subject to applicable legal requirements and Party A's internal policies and guidelines, Party A shall promptly notify Party B upon the occurrence of a Regulatory Disruption and shall subsequently promptly notify Party B on the day Party A believes that the circumstances giving rise to such Regulatory Disruption have changed. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exchange Act: | The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Securities Act: | The Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Physical Settlement: | On any Settlement Date in respect of which Physical Settlement applies, Party B shall deliver to Party A through the Clearance System the Settlement Shares for such Settlement Date, and Party A shall pay to Party B, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account |

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|  | designated by Party B, an amount in cash equal to the Physical Settlement Amount for such Settlement Date, on a delivery versus payment basis. If, on any Settlement Date, the Shares to be delivered by Party B to Party A hereunder are not so delivered (the "Deferred Shares"), and a Forward Price Reduction Date occurs during the period from, and including, such Settlement Date to, but excluding, the date such Shares are actually delivered to Party A, then the portion of the Physical Settlement Amount payable by Party A to Party B in respect of the Deferred Shares shall be reduced by an amount equal to the Forward Price Reduction Amount for such Forward Price Reduction Date, *multiplied* by the number of Deferred Shares. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Physical Settlement Amount: | For any Settlement Date in respect of which Physical Settlement applies, an amount in cash equal to the product of (i) the Forward Price on such Settlement Date and (ii) the number of Settlement Shares for such Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash Settlement: | On any Settlement Date in respect of which Cash Settlement applies, if the Cash Settlement Amount for such Settlement Date is a positive number, Party A will pay such Cash Settlement Amount to Party B. If the Cash Settlement Amount is a negative number, Party B will pay the absolute value of such Cash Settlement Amount to Party A. Such amounts shall be paid on the Settlement Date by wire transfer of immediately available funds. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash Settlement Amount: | An amount determined by the Calculation Agent equal to: |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) (i)(A) the weighted average (weighted on the same basis as clause (B)) of the Forward Prices on each day during the applicable Unwind Period (calculated assuming no reduction to the Forward Price for any Forward Price Reduction Date that occurs during such Unwind Period, which is accounted for in clause (b) below), *minus* a commercially reasonable commission, *minus* (B) the weighted average price (the "Unwind Purchase Price") at which Party A purchases Shares during the Unwind Period to unwind its commercially reasonable hedge with respect to the portion of the Base Amount to be settled during the Unwind Period (including, for the avoidance of doubt, purchases on any Disrupted Day in part), taking into account Shares anticipated to be delivered or received if Net Share Settlement applies, and the restrictions of Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act agreed to hereunder, *multiplied by* (ii) the Settlement Shares for the relevant Settlement Date; *minus* |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) the product of (i) the Forward Price Reduction Amount for any Forward Price Reduction Date |

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; that occurs during such Unwind Period *and* (ii) the number of Settlement Shares for such Settlement Date with respect to which Party A has not unwound its hedge, including the settlement of such unwinds, as of such Forward Price Reduction Date. |
|  | The times and prices at which Party A (or its agent or affiliate) purchases any Shares during any Unwind Period in connection with unwinding its commercially reasonable hedge position shall be determined by Party A in a commercially reasonable manner. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net Share Settlement: | On any Settlement Date in respect of which Net Share Settlement applies, if the number of Net Share Settlement Shares is a (i) negative number, Party B shall deliver a number of Shares to Party A equal to the absolute value of the Net Share Settlement Shares, or (ii) positive number, Party A shall deliver to Party B the Net Share Settlement Shares; *provided* that if Party A determines in its good faith and commercially reasonable judgment that it would be required to deliver Net Share Settlement Shares to Party B, Party A may elect to deliver a portion of such Net Share Settlement Shares on one or more dates prior to the applicable Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net Share Settlement Shares: | For any Settlement Date in respect of which Net Share Settlement applies, a number of Shares equal to the Cash Settlement Amount *divided by* the Unwind Purchase Price, with the number of Shares rounded to the nearest Share in the event such calculation results in a fractional number. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement Currency: | USD. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Failure to Deliver: | Applicable if Party A is required to deliver Shares hereunder; otherwise, Inapplicable. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Adjustments</u>: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Method of Adjustment: | Calculation Agent Adjustment; notwithstanding anything in the 2002 Definitions to the contrary, the Calculation Agent may make an adjustment pursuant to Calculation Agent Adjustment to any one or more of the Base Amount, the Forward Price and any other variable relevant to the settlement or payment terms of the Transaction. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Additional Adjustment: | If, in the commercially reasonable judgment of Party A, the stock loan fee to Party A (or an affiliate thereof), excluding the federal funds or other interest rate component payable by the relevant stock lender to Party A or such affiliate (the "Stock Loan Fee"), over any two-week period, of borrowing a number of Shares equal to the Base Amount to hedge in a commercially reasonable manner its exposure to the Transaction exceeds a weighted average rate equal to 50 basis points per annum, the Calculation Agent shall reduce the |

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|  | Forward Price to the extent necessary to reasonably compensate Party A for the amount by which the Stock Loan Fee exceeded a weighted average rate equal to 50 basis points per annum during such period and shall promptly provide notice to Party B of the same. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Account Details:</u> |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Payments to Party A: | To be advised under separate cover or telephone confirmed prior to each Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Payments to Party B: | To be advised under separate cover or telephone confirmed prior to each Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Delivery of Shares to Party A: | To be advised. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Delivery of Shares to Party B: | To be advised. |

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3. Other Provisions:

<u>Conditions to Effectiveness</u>:

The effectiveness of this Confirmation on the Effective Date shall be subject to (i) the condition that the representations and warranties of Party B contained in the Underwriting Agreement dated January 12, 2023 among Party A, Party B and the other parties named therein (the "Underwriting Agreement") and any certificate delivered pursuant thereto by Party B are true and correct on the Effective Date as if made as of the Effective Date, except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to any earlier date, in which case they shall have been true and correct as of such earlier date, (ii) the condition that Party B has performed all of the obligations required to be performed by it under the Underwriting Agreement on or prior to the Effective Date, (iii) the condition that Party B has delivered to Party A one or more opinions of counsel dated as of the Effective Date with respect to matters set forth in Section 3(a) of the Agreement (which opinions for the avoidance of doubt may be contained in one or more of the opinion letters delivered pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement), (iv) the satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in Section 6 of the Underwriting Agreement, (v) the condition that the Underwriting Agreement shall not have been terminated pursuant to Section 11 or Section 12 thereof and (vi) the condition that neither of the following has occurred (A) Party A (or its affiliate) is unable after using commercially reasonable efforts to borrow and deliver for sale a number of Shares equal to the Base Amount in order to establish a commercially reasonable hedge position associated with this Confirmation, or (B) in Party A's commercially reasonable judgment either there exists a lack of sufficient liquidity in the Shares or it is impracticable to do so using commercially reasonable efforts or Party A (or its affiliate) would incur a Stock Loan Fee of more than a rate equal to 200 basis points per annum (the "Maximum Stock Loan Rate") to do so (in which event this Confirmation shall be effective, but the Base Amount for the Transaction shall be the number of Shares Party A (or an affiliate thereof) is required to deliver in accordance with Section 3 of the Underwriting Agreement).

In addition, the effectiveness of this Confirmation with respect to any Additional Base Amount shall be subject to (i)-(v) above, but with respect to or as of the relevant Option Closing Date rather than the Effective Date, as the case may be, and subject to (vi) above, but substituting "such Additional Base Amount" for "the Initial Base Amount."

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<u>Interpretive Letter</u>:

The parties agree and acknowledge that the Transaction is being entered into in accordance with the October 9, 2003 interpretive letter from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission to Goldman, Sachs & Co. Party B represents that it is eligible to conduct a primary offering of Shares on Form S-3 and that the offering contemplated by the Sales Agreement complies with Rule 415 under the Securities Act.

<u>Representations, Warranties and Agreements of Party B</u>: Party B hereby represents and warrants to, and agrees with, Party A as of the date hereof that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Party B represents to Party A on the Trade Date and on any date that Party B notifies Party A that Cash
Settlement or Net Share Settlement applies to the Transaction, that (A) Party B is not aware of any material nonpublic information regarding Party B or the Shares, (B) each of its filings under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or other
applicable securities laws that were required to be filed have been filed and that, as of the date of this representation, when considered as a whole (with the more recent such filings deemed to amend inconsistent statements contained in any earlier
such filings), there is no misstatement of material fact contained therein or omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made,
not misleading and (C) Party B is not entering into this Confirmation nor making any election hereunder to create actual or apparent trading activity in the Shares (or any security convertible into or exchangeable for Shares) or to raise or
depress or otherwise manipulate the price of the Shares (or any security convertible into or exchangeable for Shares) or otherwise in violation of the Exchange Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any Shares, when issued and delivered in accordance with the terms of the Transaction, will be duly authorized
and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and the issuance thereof will not be subject to any preemptive or similar rights.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Party B has reserved and will keep available at all times, free from preemptive rights, out of its authorized
but unissued Shares, solely for the purpose of issuance upon settlement of the Transaction as herein provided, the maximum number of Shares as shall be issuable at such time upon settlement of the Transaction as set forth below under the heading
"Maximum Share Delivery." All Shares so issuable shall, upon such issuance, be accepted for listing or quotation on the Exchange.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Party B agrees to provide Party A at least five Scheduled Trading Days' written notice (an "Issuer
Repurchase Notice") prior to executing any repurchase of Shares by Party B or any of its subsidiaries (or entering into any contract that would require, or give the option to, Party B or any of its subsidiaries, to purchase or repurchase
Shares), whether out of profits or capital or whether the consideration for such repurchase is cash, securities or otherwise (an "Issuer Repurchase"), that alone or in the aggregate would result in the Base Amount Percentage (as defined
below) being (i) equal to or greater than 7.5% of the outstanding Shares or (ii) greater by 0.5% or more than the Base Amount Percentage at the time of the immediately preceding Issuer Repurchase Notice (or in the case of the first such
Issuer Repurchase Notice, greater by 0.5% or more than the Base Amount Percentage as of the later of the date hereof or the immediately preceding Settlement Date, if any). The "Base Amount Percentage" as of any day is the fraction
(1) the numerator of which is the aggregate of the Base Amount and each "Base Amount" (as defined in the applicable Additional Equity Derivative Transaction, if any) under any outstanding Additional Equity Derivative Transactions with
Party A or any of its affiliates and (2) the denominator of which is the number of Shares outstanding on such day.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) No filing with, or approval, authorization, consent, license registration, qualification, order or decree of,
any court or governmental authority or agency, domestic or foreign, is necessary or required for the execution, delivery and performance by Party B of this Confirmation and the consummation of the Transaction (including, without limitation, the
issuance and delivery of Shares on any Settlement Date) except (i) such as have been obtained under the Securities Act, and (ii) as may be required to be obtained under state securities laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Party B agrees not to make any Issuer Repurchase if, immediately following such Issuer Repurchase, the Base
Amount Percentage would be equal to or greater than 8.0%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Party B is not insolvent (as defined under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, resolution or similar law),
nor will Party B be rendered insolvent as a result of the Transaction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Neither Party B nor any of its affiliated purchasers (within the meaning of Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act) shall take or refrain from taking any action (including, without limitation, any direct purchases by Party B or any of its affiliated purchasers or any purchases by a party to a
derivative transaction with Party B or any of its affiliated purchasers), either under this Confirmation, under an agreement with another party or otherwise, that would cause any purchases of Shares by Party A or any of its affiliates in connection
with any Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement of the Transaction not to meet the requirements of the safe harbor provided by Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act if such purchases were made by Party B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Party B will not engage in any "distribution" (as defined in Regulation M under the Exchange Act
("Regulation M")) that would cause a "restricted period" (as defined in Regulation M) to occur with respect to the Shares during any Unwind Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Party B (i) is capable of evaluating investment risks independently, both in general and with regard to
the Transaction, (ii) will exercise independent judgment in evaluating the recommendations of any broker-dealer or its associated persons, unless it has otherwise notified the broker-dealer in writing and (iii) has total assets of at least
USD 50 million as of the date hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) Party B acknowledges and agrees that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) during the term of the Transaction, Party A and its Affiliates may buy or sell Shares or other securities or
buy or sell options or futures contracts or enter into swaps or other derivative securities in order to establish, adjust or unwind its hedge position with respect to the Transaction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Party A and its Affiliates may also be active in the market for the Shares and Share-linked transactions other
than in connection with hedging activities in relation to the Transaction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Party A shall make its own determination as to whether, when or in what manner any hedging or market activities
in Party B's securities shall be conducted and shall do so in a manner that it deems appropriate to hedge its price and market risk with respect to the Forward Price and any other economic exposures;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) any market activities of Party A and its Affiliates with respect to the Shares may affect the market price and
volatility of the Shares, as well as the Forward Price and the Unwind Purchase Price, each in a manner that may be adverse to Party B; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) the Transaction is a derivatives transaction in which it has granted Party A the right, under certain
circumstances, to receive cash or Shares, as the case may be; Party A may purchase Shares for its own account at an average price that may be greater than, or less than, the effective price paid by Party B under the terms of the Transaction.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) The assets of Party B do not constitute "plan assets" under the Employee Retirement Income Security
Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of Labor Regulations promulgated thereunder or similar law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) Party B shall, at least one day prior to the first day of any Unwind Period, notify Party A of the total number
of Shares purchased in Rule 10b-18 purchases of blocks pursuant to the once-a-week block exception contained in Rule 10b-18(b)(4) by or for Party B or any of its affiliated purchasers during each of the four calendar weeks preceding the first day of the Unwind Period and during the calendar week in which the first day of the
Unwind Period occurs ("Rule 10b-18 purchase", "blocks" and "affiliated purchaser" each being used as defined in Rule 10b-18).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) During any Unwind Period, Party B shall (i) notify Party A prior to the opening of trading in the Shares
on any day on which Party B makes, or expects to be made, any public announcement (as defined in Rule 165(f) under the Securities Act) of any merger, acquisition, or similar transaction involving a recapitalization relating to Party B (other than
any such transaction in which the consideration consists solely of cash and there is no valuation period), (ii) promptly notify Party A following any such announcement that such announcement has been made, and (iii) promptly deliver to Party A
following the making of any such announcement information indicating (A) Party B's average daily Rule 10b-18 purchases (as defined in Rule 10b-18) during the
three full calendar months preceding the date of the announcement of such transaction and (B) Party B's block purchases (as defined in Rule 10b-18) effected pursuant to paragraph (b)(4) of Rule 10b-18 during the three full calendar months preceding the date of the announcement of such transaction. In addition, Party B shall promptly notify Party A of the earlier to occur of the completion of such
transaction and the completion of the vote by target shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) Party B is not, and after giving effect to the transactions contemplated hereby will not be, required to
register as an "investment company" as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) Without limiting the generality of Section 13.1 of the 2002 Definitions, Party B acknowledges that Party A
is not making any representations or warranties or taking any position or expressing any view with respect to the treatment of the Transaction under any accounting standards including ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share, ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and
Hedging, or ASC Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity and ASC 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (or any successor issue statements) or under FASB's
Liabilities & Equity Project.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) Party B understands that no obligations of Party A to it hereunder will be entitled to the benefit of deposit
insurance and that such obligations will not be guaranteed by any affiliate of Party A or any governmental agency.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) Party B is not aware of any federal, state or local (including non-U.S. jurisdictions) law, rule, regulation or regulatory order applicable to the Shares would give rise to any reporting, consent, registration or other requirement (including without limitation a requirement to obtain prior approval from any person or
entity) as a result of Party A or its affiliates owning or holding (however defined) Shares as part of its commercially reasonable hedging activities in connection with the Transaction, other than Sections 13 and 16 under the Exchange Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) Upon obtaining knowledge of the occurrence of any event that would constitute an Event of Default, a Potential
Event of Default or a Potential Adjustment Event, Party B will so notify Party A in writing within one Scheduled Trading Day; *provided* that should Party B be in possession of material non-public information regarding Party B, Party B shall so notify Party A without communicating such information to Party A.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t) Party B (i) has such knowledge and experience in financial and business affairs as to be capable of
evaluating the merits and risks of entering into the Transaction, (ii) has consulted with its own legal, financial, accounting and tax advisors in connection with the Transaction and (iii) is entering into the Transaction for a bona fide
business purpose.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u) Party B is not and has not been the subject of any civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of
competent jurisdiction that could reasonably be expected to impair materially Party B's ability to perform its obligations hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Ownership positions of Party B's common stock held by Party A or any of its affiliates solely in its
capacity as a nominee or fiduciary do not constitute "beneficial ownership" or "constructive ownership" by Party A for the purposes of Article VII of the Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Party B, as amended and
supplemented (the "Articles"), including without limitation Section 7.2 thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(w) Solely as it relates to the period prior to issuance and delivery by Party B to Party A of any Shares pursuant
to this Confirmation, the right to potentially receive any Shares deliverable pursuant to the terms hereof, if the Settlement Method necessitates the delivery of Shares, shall not constitute "Ownership" or "Control" of Party
B's "Securities" for the purposes of Article VIII of the Articles.

<u>Covenant of Party B</u>:

Subject to the provisions of "Private Placement Procedures" below, the parties acknowledge and agree that any Shares delivered by Party B to Party A on any Settlement Date will be newly issued Shares and when delivered by Party A (or an affiliate of Party A) to securities lenders from whom Party A (or an affiliate of Party A) borrowed Shares in connection with hedging its exposure to the Transaction will be freely saleable without further registration or other restrictions under the Securities Act, in the hands of those securities lenders, irrespective of whether such stock loan is effected by Party A or an affiliate of Party A. Accordingly, subject to the provisions of "Private Placement Procedures" below, Party B agrees that the Shares that it delivers to Party A on each Settlement Date will not bear a restrictive legend and that such Shares will be deposited in, and the delivery thereof shall be effected through the facilities of, the Clearance System.

<u>Covenants of Party A</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Unless the provisions set forth below under "Private Placement Procedures" shall be applicable, Party

hedging activities related to Party A's exposure under this Confirmation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In connection with bids and purchases of Shares in connection with any Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement
of the Transaction, Party A shall use good faith and commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its activities, or cause its affiliates to conduct their activities, in a manner consistent with the requirements of the safe harbor provided by Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, as if such provisions were applicable to such purchases.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Party A hereby represents and covenants to Party B that it has implemented policies and procedures, taking into
consideration the nature of its business, reasonably designed to ensure that individuals conducting hedging activity related to any Transaction do not have access to material non-public information regarding
Issuer or the Shares.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Within one Exchange Business Day of purchasing any Shares in connection with any Cash Settlement or Net Share
Settlement of the Transaction pursuant to the once-a-week block exception set forth in paragraph (b)(4) of Rule 10b-18, Party A
shall notify Party B of the total number of Shares so purchased.

<u>Insolvency Filing</u>:

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the Agreement or in the Definitions, upon any Insolvency Filing in respect of the Issuer, the Transaction shall automatically terminate on the date thereof without further liability of either party to this Confirmation to the other party (except for any liability in respect of any breach of representation or covenant by a party under this Confirmation prior to the date of such Insolvency Filing).

<u>Extraordinary Dividends</u>:

If an ex-dividend date for an Extraordinary Dividend occurs on or after the Trade Date and on or prior to the Maturity Date (or, if later, the last date on which Shares are delivered by Party B to Party A in settlement of the Transaction), Party A shall have the right either to designate the declaration of such event to be an Acceleration Event (as defined below) or to require Party B to pay an amount, as determined by the Calculation Agent, in cash equal to the product of such Extraordinary Dividend and the Base Amount to Party A on the earlier of (i) the date on which such Extraordinary Dividend is paid by the Issuer to holders of record of the Shares or (ii) the Maturity Date. "Extraordinary Dividend" means the per Share amount of any cash dividend or distribution declared by Party B with respect to the Shares that is specified by the board of directors of the Issuer as an "extraordinary" dividend.

<u>Acceleration Events</u>:

The following events shall each constitute an "Acceleration Event":

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Stock Borrow Events</u>. In the good faith, commercially reasonable judgment of Party A (i) Party A (or
its affiliate) is unable to hedge Party A's exposure to the Transaction because of the lack of sufficient Shares being made available for Share borrowing by lenders, or (ii) Party A (or its affiliate) would incur a Stock Loan Fee to borrow
a number of Shares equal to the Base Amount of more than a weighted average rate of the Maximum Stock Loan Rate (each, a "Stock Borrow Event");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Dividends and Other Distributions</u>. On any day occurring after the Trade Date Party B declares a
distribution, issue or dividend to existing holders of the Shares of (i) any cash dividend (other than an Extraordinary Dividend, unless designated as an Acceleration Event by Party A) to the extent all cash dividends having an ex-dividend date during the period from and including any Forward Price Reduction Date (with the Trade Date being a Forward Price Reduction Date for purposes of this clause (b) only) to, but excluding, the next
subsequent Forward Price Reduction Date exceeds, on a per Share basis, the Forward Price Reduction Amount set forth opposite the first date of any such period on Schedule I, (ii) share capital or securities of another issuer acquired or owned
(directly or indirectly) by Party B as a result of a spin-off or other similar transaction or (iii) any other type of securities (other than Shares), rights or warrants or other assets, for payment (cash
or other consideration) at less than the prevailing market price as determined by Party A in a commercially reasonable manner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>ISDA Early Termination Date</u>. Party A has the right to designate an Early Termination Date pursuant to
Section 6 of the Agreement, in which case, except as otherwise specified herein and except as a result of an Event of Default under Section 5(a)(i) of the Agreement, the provisions of "Termination Settlement" below shall apply in
lieu of the consequences specified in Section 6 of the Agreement;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Other ISDA Events</u>. The announcement of any event that if consummated, would result in an Extraordinary
Event or the occurrence of any Change in Law or a Delisting; *provided* that in case of a Delisting, in addition to the provisions of Section 12.6(a)(iii) of the 2002 Definitions, it will also constitute a Delisting if the Exchange is
located in the United States and the Shares are not immediately re-listed, re-traded or re-quoted on any of the New York Stock
Exchange, the Nasdaq Global Select Market or the NASDAQ Global Market (or their respective successors); and *provided further* that the definition of "Change in Law" provided in Section 12.9(a)(ii) of the 2002 Definitions is
hereby amended by (i) replacing the phrase "the interpretation" in the third line thereof with the phrase ", or public announcement of, the formal or informal interpretation", (ii) replacing the parenthetical beginning after
the word "regulation" in the second line thereof the words "(including, for the avoidance of doubt and without limitation, (x) any tax law or (y) adoption, effectiveness or promulgation of new regulations authorized or
mandated by existing statute)" and (iii) immediately following the word "Transaction" in clause (X) thereof, adding the phrase "in the manner contemplated by Party A on the Trade Date so long as such manner was
commercially reasonable on the Trade Date"; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Ownership Event</u>. In the reasonable judgment of Party A, on any day, the Share Amount for such day
exceeds the Applicable Share Limit for such day (if any applies).

For purposes of clause (e) above, the "Share Amount" as of any day is the number of Shares that Party A and any person whose ownership position would be aggregated with that of Party A (Party A or any such person, a "Party A Person") under any law, rule, regulation, regulatory order or organizational documents or contracts of Party B (including without limitation Article VII of the Articles) that are, in each case, applicable to ownership of Shares ("Applicable Restrictions"), owns, beneficially owns, constructively owns, controls, holds the power to vote or otherwise meets a relevant definition of ownership under any Applicable Restriction, as determined by Party A in its commercially reasonable discretion. The "Applicable Share Limit" means a number of Shares equal to (A) the minimum number of Shares that could reasonably be expected to give rise to reporting or registration obligations (other than any filing under Section 13 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, in each case, as in effect on the Trade Date) or other requirements (including obtaining prior approval from any person or entity) of a Party A Person, or could reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse effect on a Party A Person, under any Applicable Restriction, as determined by Party A (it being understood that reporting obligations under Section 13 or Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, in each case, as in effect on the Trade Date, will not be deemed to have such an adverse effect), minus (B) 1% of the number of Shares outstanding.

As of the Trade Date, Party A represents and warrants to and agrees with Party B that, assuming the accuracy of Party B's representations and warranties made hereunder and under the Underwriting Agreement and compliance by Party B with its obligations hereunder and under the Underwriting Agreement, (i) based on advice of counsel and reasonable internal inquiry in the ordinary course of Party A's business, Party A (A) does not have actual knowledge of the existence on the Trade Date of an Ownership Event and (B) does not have actual knowledge on the Trade Date of any event or circumstance that is expected to cause the occurrence of an Ownership Event during the term of the Transaction; and (ii) assuming that no event or circumstance by or within the control of Party B or its affiliates occurs in connection with which Party A's "beneficial ownership" (within the meaning of Section 13 of the Exchange Act and the rules promulgated thereunder) of Shares would increase, Party A will not knowingly cause the occurrence of an Ownership Event on any day during the term of the Transaction with the specific intent of causing the occurrence of a Termination Settlement Date.

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<u>Termination Settlement</u>:

Upon the occurrence of any Acceleration Event, Party A shall have the right to designate, upon at least one Scheduled Trading Day's notice, any Scheduled Trading Day following such occurrence to be a Settlement Date hereunder (a "Termination Settlement Date") to which Physical Settlement shall apply, and to select the number of Settlement Shares relating to such Termination Settlement Date; *provided* that (i) in the case of an Acceleration Event arising out of an Ownership Event, the number of Settlement Shares so designated by Party A shall not exceed the number of Shares necessary to reduce the Share Amount to the Applicable Share Limit and (ii) in the case of an Acceleration Event arising out of a Stock Borrow Event the number of Settlement Shares so designated by Party A shall not exceed the number of Shares as to which such Stock Borrow Event exists. If, upon designation of a Termination Settlement Date by Party A pursuant to the preceding sentence, Party B fails to deliver the Settlement Shares relating to such Termination Settlement Date when due or otherwise fails to perform obligations within its control in respect of the Transaction, it shall be an Event of Default with respect to Party B and Section 6 of the Agreement shall apply. If an Acceleration Event occurs during an Unwind Period relating to a number of Settlement Shares to which Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement applies, then on the Termination Settlement Date relating to such Acceleration Event, notwithstanding any election to the contrary by Party B, Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement shall apply to the portion of the Settlement Shares relating to such Unwind Period as to which Party A has unwound its hedge and Physical Settlement shall apply in respect of (x) the remainder (if any) of such Settlement Shares and (y) the Settlement Shares designated by Party A in respect of such Termination Settlement Date. If an Acceleration Event occurs after Party B has designated a Settlement Date to which Physical Settlement applies but before the relevant Settlement Shares have been delivered to Party A, then Party A shall have the right to cancel such Settlement Date and designate a Termination Settlement Date in respect of such Shares pursuant to the first sentence hereof. If Party A designates a Termination Settlement Date as a result of an Acceleration Event caused by an excess dividend of the type described in paragraph "(b) Dividends and Other Distributions" under the heading "Acceleration Events," no adjustment(s) shall be made to account for the amount of such excess dividend.

<u>Private Placement Procedures:</u>

If Party B is unable to comply with the provisions of "Covenant of Party B" above because of a change in law or a change in the policy of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff, or Party A otherwise reasonably determines, based on advice of counsel, that any Settlement Shares to be delivered to Party A by Party B may not be freely returned by Party A or its affiliates to securities lenders as described under "Covenant of Party B" above, then delivery of any such Settlement Shares (the "Restricted Shares") shall be effected pursuant to Annex A hereto, unless waived by Party A.

<u>Rule 10b5-1</u>:

It is the intent of Party A and Party B that following any election of Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement by Party B, the purchase of Shares by Party A during any Unwind Period comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c)(1)(i)(B) under the Exchange Act and that this Confirmation shall be interpreted to comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c).

Party B acknowledges that (i) during any Unwind Period Party B does not have, and shall not attempt to exercise, any influence over how, when or whether to effect purchases of Shares by Party A (or its agent or affiliate) in connection with this Confirmation and (ii) Party B is entering into the Agreement and this Confirmation in good faith and not as part of a plan or scheme to evade compliance with federal securities laws including, without limitation, Rule 10b-5 promulgated under the Exchange Act.

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Party B hereby agrees with Party A that during any Unwind Period Party B shall not communicate, directly or indirectly, any Material Non-Public Information (as defined herein) to any Derivatives Trading Personnel (as defined below). For purposes of the Transaction, "Material Non-Public Information" means information relating to Party B or the Shares that (a) has not been widely disseminated by wire service, in one or more newspapers of general circulation, by communication from Party B to its shareholders or in a press release, or contained in a public filing made by Party B with the Securities and Exchange Commission or otherwise disseminated in a manner constituting "public disclosure" within the meaning of Regulation FD under the Exchange Act and (b) a reasonable investor might consider to be of importance in making an investment decision to buy, sell or hold Shares. For the avoidance of doubt and solely by way of illustration, information should be presumed "material" if it relates to such matters as dividend increases or decreases, earnings estimates, changes in previously released earnings estimates, significant expansion or curtailment of operations, a significant increase or decline of orders, significant merger or acquisition proposals or agreements, significant new products or discoveries, extraordinary borrowing, major litigation, liquidity problems, extraordinary management developments, purchase or sale of substantial assets, or other similar significant information. For purposes of the Transaction, "Derivatives Trading Personnel" means any employee on the trading side of the equity derivatives group of Party A that Party B is aware of is an employee on the trading side of such group and does not include any person or persons designated from time to time by Party A's compliance group.

<u>Maximum Share Delivery</u>:

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Confirmation, in no event will Party B be required to deliver on any Settlement Date, whether pursuant to Physical Settlement, Net Share Settlement, Termination Settlement or any Private Placement Settlement, more than a number of Shares equal to 15,151,250 Shares to Party A, subject to reduction by the amount of any Shares delivered by Party B on any prior Settlement Date and subject to adjustment from time to time in accordance with the provisions of this Confirmation and the Definitions but solely with respect to adjustments arising from events caused by Party B or under the control of Party B.

<u>Staggered Settlement</u>:

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any contemplated Net Share Settlement or Cash Settlement, Party A may, by at least two Scheduled Trading Days' notice to Party B prior to the first relevant Staggered Settlement Date (as defined below), designate one or more early settlement dates (each, a "Staggered Settlement Date") prior to the relevant earlier designated Settlement Date (the "Original Settlement Date"). Party A shall specify in such notice the portion of the relevant Settlement Shares attributable to each Staggered Settlement Date and such other details as may be required in order for the relevant party to deliver the required number of Shares or pay cash, as the case may be, on each such Staggered Settlement Date. For the avoidance of doubt, the total number of Settlement Shares attributable to all such Staggered Settlement Dates shall equal the total number of Settlement Shares for such Net Share Settlement or Cash Settlement, as the case may be.

<u>Transfer and Assignment</u>:

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in the Agreement, Party A may assign or transfer any of its rights or delegate any of its duties hereunder to (i) any affiliate of Party A, whose obligations hereunder and under the Agreement are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Party A or its ultimate or direct parent entity, or (ii) any affiliate of Party A with a long-term issuer rating equal to or better than the credit rating of Party A or its ultimate or direct parent entity at the time of such assignment or transfer; *provided* that (A) Party B will neither (x) be required to pay

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an additional amount in respect of an Indemnifiable Tax under Section 2(d)(i)(4) of the Agreement under the law as of the date of the transfer or assignment, except to the extent that such additional amount was payable to the assignor or transferor immediately before the assignment or transfer, nor (y) receive a payment from which an amount has been deducted or withheld for or on account of any Tax in respect of which the other party is not required to pay an additional amount, except to the extent that such additional amount was not payable by the assignor or transferor immediately before the assignment or transfer, in either case, as a result of such transfer or assignment and (B) no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default shall (x) have occurred with respect to Party A or (y) occur with respect to either party solely as a result of such transfer and assignment. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Confirmation to the contrary requiring or allowing Party A to purchase, sell, receive or deliver any Shares or other securities to or from Party B, Party A may designate any of its affiliates to purchase, sell, receive or deliver such Shares or other securities and otherwise to perform Party A's obligations in respect of the Transaction and any such designee may assume such obligations; *provided* that Party B will neither (x) be required to pay an additional amount in respect of an Indemnifiable Tax under Section 2(d)(i)(4) of the Agreement under the law as of the date of the transfer or assignment, except to the extent that such additional amount was payable by Party B immediately before the designation of the designee, nor (y) receive a payment from which an amount has been deducted or withheld for or on account of any Tax in respect of which Party A or such designee is not required to pay an additional amount, except to the extent that such additional amount was not payable by Party A immediately before the designation of the designee, in either case, as a result of such designation. Party A shall be discharged of its obligations to Party B to the extent of any such performance.

<u>Indemnity</u>:

Party B agrees to indemnify Party A and its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, agents and controlling parties (Party A and each such affiliate or person being an "Indemnified Party") from and against any and all losses, claims, damages and liabilities, joint and several, incurred by or asserted against such Indemnified Party arising out of, in connection with, or relating to, any breach of any covenant or representation made by Party B in this Confirmation or the Agreement and will reimburse any Indemnified Party for all reasonable expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) as they are incurred in connection with the investigation of, preparation for, or defense of any pending or threatened claim or any action or proceeding arising therefrom, whether or not such Indemnified Party is a party thereto. Party B will not be liable under this Indemnity paragraph to the extent that any loss, claim, damage, liability or expense is found in a final and nonappealable judgment by a court to have resulted from Party A's material breach of any covenant or representation made by Party A in this Confirmation or the Agreement or any willful misconduct, fraud, gross negligence or bad faith of any Indemnified Party. For the avoidance of doubt, any payments due as a result of this provision may not be used to set off any obligation of Party A upon settlement of the Transaction. Any indemnification required to be paid hereunder shall be without duplication of amounts that are required to be paid under the corresponding provisions of the Underwriting Agreement.

<u>Notice</u>:

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| Non-Reliance: | Applicable. |
| Additional Acknowledgments: | Applicable. |
| Agreements and Acknowledgments Regarding<br>Hedging Activities: | Applicable. |

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4. The Agreement is further supplemented by the following provisions:

<u>No Collateral or Setoff</u>:

Notwithstanding Section 6(f) or any other provision of the Agreement or any other agreement between the parties to the contrary, the obligations of Party B hereunder are not secured by any collateral. Obligations under the Transaction shall not be set off against any other obligations of the parties, whether arising under the Agreement, this Confirmation, under any other agreement between the parties hereto, by operation of law or otherwise, and no other obligations of the parties shall be set off against obligations under the Transaction, whether arising under the Agreement, this Confirmation, under any other agreement between the parties hereto, by operation of law or otherwise, and each party hereby waives any such right of setoff. In calculating any amounts under Section 6(e) of the Agreement, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, (a) separate amounts shall be calculated as set forth in such Section 6(e) with respect to (i) the Transaction and (ii) all other Transactions, and (b) such separate amounts shall be payable pursuant to Section 6(d)(ii) of the Agreement.

<u>Status of Claims in Bankruptcy</u>:

Party A acknowledges and agrees that this confirmation is not intended to convey to Party A rights with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby that are senior to the claims of common stockholders in any U.S. bankruptcy proceedings of Party B; *provided* that nothing herein shall limit or shall be deemed to limit Party A's right to pursue remedies in the event of a breach by Party B of its obligations and agreements with respect to this Confirmation and the Agreement; and *provided further* that nothing herein shall limit or shall be deemed to limit Party A's rights in respect of any transaction other than the Transaction.

<u>Delivery of Cash</u>:

For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Confirmation shall be interpreted as requiring Party B to deliver cash in respect of the settlement of the Transaction, except in circumstances where the required cash settlement thereof is permitted for classification of the contract as equity by ASC 815-40 (formerly EITF 00-19) as in effect on the Trade Date (including, without limitation, where Party B so elects to deliver cash or fails timely to elect to deliver Shares in respect of such settlement). For the avoidance of doubt, the preceding sentence shall not be construed as limiting (i) the Indemnity provision in Section 3 hereof or (ii) any damages that may be payable by Party B as a result of breach of this Confirmation.

<u>Limit on Beneficial Ownership</u>:

Notwithstanding any other provisions hereof, Party A shall not have the "right to acquire" (within the meaning of NYSE Rule 312.04(g)) Shares hereunder and Party A shall not be entitled to take delivery of any Shares deliverable hereunder (in each case, whether in connection with the purchase of Shares on any Settlement Date or any Termination Settlement Date, any Private Placement Settlement or otherwise) to the extent (but only to the extent) that, after such receipt of any Shares hereunder, (i) the Share Amount would exceed the Applicable Share Limit or (ii) the Section 16 Percentage would exceed 4.9%. Any purported delivery hereunder shall be void and have no effect to the extent (but only to the extent) that, after such delivery, (i) the Share Amount would exceed the Applicable Share Limit or (ii) the Section 16 Percentage would exceed 4.9%. If any delivery owed to Party A hereunder is not made, in whole or in part, as a result of this provision, Party B's obligation to make such delivery shall not be extinguished and Party B shall make such delivery as promptly as practicable after, but in no event later than one Exchange Business Day after, Party A gives notice to Party B that, after such delivery, (i) the Share Amount would not exceed the Applicable Share Limit and (ii) the Section 16 Percentage would not exceed

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4.9%. The "Section 16 Percentage" as of any day is the fraction, expressed as a percentage, (A) the numerator of which is the number of Shares that Party A and any of its affiliates or any other person subject to aggregation with Party A for purposes of the "beneficial ownership" test under Section 13 of the Exchange Act, or any "group" (within the meaning of Section 13 of the Exchange Act) of which Party A is or may be deemed to be a part beneficially owns (within the meaning of Section 13 of the Exchange Act), without duplication, on such day (or, to the extent that for any reason the equivalent calculation under Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder results in a higher number, such higher number) and (B) the denominator of which is the number of Shares outstanding on such day. Without limitation of the other provisions of this paragraph, unless Party A shall have paid in full the settlement payment due to Party B in respect of the Shares that would have been required to be delivered absent the provisions of this paragraph despite any delay in delivery of Shares as a result of the application of this paragraph and notwithstanding its rights pursuant to the immediately succeeding paragraph, Party A agrees to use good faith and commercially reasonable efforts to cause the limits in clauses (i) and (ii) of the first sentence of this paragraph to not be exceeded at the time of any settlement that would otherwise be made by Party B hereunder, and, if any such limits are exceeded at such time, to use good faith and commercially reasonable efforts to minimize both the amount of such excess and the duration of the period during which such excess exists, in each case, solely to the extent such excess exists or would exist as a result of transactions or activities undertaken by Party A and/or any affiliate thereof not in connection with the Transaction or any other transaction or agreement entered into with Party B or at Party B's behest.

In addition, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if any delivery owed to Party A hereunder is not made, in whole or in part, as a result of the immediately preceding paragraph, Party A shall be permitted to make any payment due in respect of such Shares to Party B in two or more tranches that correspond in amount to the number of Shares delivered by Party B to Party A pursuant to the immediately preceding paragraph.

<u>Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act</u>:

In connection with Section 739 of the Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010 (the "WSTAA"), the parties hereby agree that neither the enactment of the WSTAA or any regulation under the WSTAA, nor any requirement under the WSTAA or an amendment made by the WSTAA, shall limit or otherwise impair either party's otherwise applicable rights to terminate, renegotiate, modify, amend or supplement this Confirmation or the Agreement, as applicable, arising from a termination event, force majeure, illegality, increased costs, regulatory change or similar event under this Confirmation, the 2002 Definitions incorporated herein, or the Agreement (including, but not limited to, rights arising from any Acceleration Event or Illegality (as defined in the Agreement)).

<u>Miscellaneous</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Addresses for Notices</u>. For the purpose of Section 12(a) of the Agreement:

Address for notices or communications to Party A:

Bank of America, N.A.

c/o BofA Securities, Inc.

Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park

New York, New York 10036

Attention: Strategic Equity Solutions Group

Telephone: (646) 855-6770

Email: dg.issuer_derivatives_notices@bofa.com

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Address for notices or communications to Party B:

VICI Properties Inc.

535 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor

New York, New York 10022

Telephone: (646) 949-4631

Email: corplaw@viciproperties.com

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)  **<u>Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury</u>. Each party waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right it may have to a trial by jury in respect of any suit, action or proceeding relating to this Confirmation.** Each party (i) certifies that no representative, agent or attorney of the other party has represented,
expressly or otherwise, that such other party would not, in the event of such a suit action or proceeding, seek to enforce the foregoing waiver and (ii) acknowledges that it and the other party have been induced to enter into this Confirmation
by, among other things, the mutual waivers and certifications herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Offices</u>.

The Office of Party A for the Transaction is: New York.

The Office of Party B for the Transaction is: Inapplicable, Party B is not a Multibranch Party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Party A is authorized for the conduct of certain activities by the Prudential Regulation Authority. It is
subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and by the Prudential Regulation Authority.

<u>Acknowledgements</u>:

The parties hereto intend for:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Transaction to be a "securities contract" as defined in Section 741(7) of Title 11 of the
United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"), qualifying for the protections under Section 555 of the Bankruptcy Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) a party's right to liquidate the Transaction and to exercise any other remedies upon the occurrence of any
Event of Default under the Agreement with respect to the other party to constitute a "contractual right" as defined in the Bankruptcy Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Party A to be a "financial institution" within the meaning of Section 101(22) of the Bankruptcy
Code; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) all payments for, under or in connection with the Transaction, all payments for the Shares and the transfer of
such Shares to constitute "settlement payments" as defined in the Bankruptcy Code.

<u>Severability</u>:

If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Confirmation, or the application thereof to any party or circumstance, shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part for any reason, the remaining terms, provisions, covenants, and conditions hereof shall continue in full force and effect as if this Confirmation had been executed with the invalid or unenforceable provision eliminated, so long as this Confirmation as so modified continues to express, without material change, the original intentions of the parties as to the subject matter of this Confirmation and the deletion of such portion of this Confirmation will not substantially impair the respective

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benefits or expectations of parties to the Agreement; *provided, however,* that this severability provision shall not be applicable if any provision of Section 2, 5, 6 or 13 of the Agreement (or any definition or provision in Section 14 of the Agreement to the extent that it relates to, or is used in or in connection with any such Section) shall be so held to be invalid or unenforceable.

<u>Governing Law/Jurisdiction</u>:

This Confirmation and any claim, controversy or dispute arising under or related to this Confirmation and the Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without reference to the conflict of laws provisions thereof. The parties hereto irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York and the United States Court for the Southern District of New York in connection with all matters relating hereto and waive any objection to the laying of venue in, and any claim of inconvenient forum with respect to, these courts.

<u>Counterparts</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail or transmission (including any electronic
signature covered by the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, the Electronic Signatures and Records Act or other applicable law, e.g., DocuSign and AdobeSign) (any such signature, an "Electronic Signature")
or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes. The words "execution," "signed," "signature" and words
of like import in this Confirmation or in any other certificate, agreement or document related to this Confirmation shall include any Electronic Signature, except to the extent electronic notices are expressly prohibited under this Confirmation or
the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, either party may deliver to the other party a notice
relating to any Event of Default or Termination Event under this Confirmation by e-mail.

<u>Disclosure</u>:

Effective from the date of commencement of discussions concerning the Transaction, each of Party A and Party B and each of their employees, representatives, or other agents may disclose to any and all persons, without limitation of any kind, the tax treatment and tax structure of the Transaction and all materials of any kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) relating to such tax treatment and tax structure.

<u>Commodity Exchange Act</u>:

Each of Party A and Party B agrees and represents that it is an "eligible contract participant" as defined in Section 1a(18) of the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (the "CEA"), the Agreement and the Transaction are subject to individual negotiation by the parties and have not been executed or traded on a "trading facility" as defined in Section 1a(51) of the CEA.

<u>Tax Matters</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Payer Tax Representations</u>. For the purpose of Section 3(e) of the Agreement, each of Party A and
Party B makes the following representation: It is not required by any applicable law, as modified by the practice of any relevant governmental revenue authority, of any Relevant Jurisdiction to make any deduction or withholding for or on account of
any Tax from any payment (other than interest under Section 9(h) of the Agreement or amounts payable

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hereunder that may be considered to be interest for U.S. federal income tax purposes) to be made by it to the other party under the Agreement. In making this representation, it may rely on (A) the accuracy of any representations made by the other party pursuant to Section 3(f) of the Agreement, (B) the satisfaction of the agreement contained in Section 4(a)(i) or Section 4(a)(iii) of the Agreement and the accuracy and effectiveness of any document provided by the other party pursuant to Section 4(a)(i) or Section 4(a)(iii) of the Agreement and (C) the satisfaction of the agreement of the other party contained in Section 4(d) of the Agreement, except that it will not be a breach of this representation where reliance is placed on clause (B) above and the other party does not deliver a form or document under Section 4(a)(iii) of the Agreement by reason of material prejudice to its legal or commercial position.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Payee Tax Representations</u>. For the purpose of Section 3(f) of the Agreement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Party A makes the following representations:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) It is a "U.S. person" (as that term is used in section 1.1441-4(a)(3)(ii) of the United States Treasury Regulations) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) It is a national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) It is an exempt recipient under section 1.6049-4(c)(1)(ii)(M) of the
United States Treasury Regulations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Party B makes the following representations:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) It is a "U.S. person" (as that term is used in section 1.1441-4(a)(3)(ii) of the United States Treasury Regulations) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) It is a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes and is organized under the laws of
the State of Maryland.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) It is an exempt recipient under section 1.6049-4(c)(1)(ii)(J) of the
United States Treasury Regulations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Withholding Tax imposed on payments to non-US counterparties under the United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act</u>. "Tax" as used in in paragraph "(a) Payer Tax Representations" under the heading "Tax Matters," and "Indemnifiable Tax", as defined in Section 14
of the Agreement, shall not include any U.S. federal withholding tax imposed or collected pursuant to Sections 1471 through 1474 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), any current or future regulations or
official interpretations thereof, any agreement entered into pursuant to Section 1471(b) of the Code, or any fiscal or regulatory legislation, rules or practices adopted pursuant to any intergovernmental agreement entered into in connection
with the implementation of such Sections of the Code (a "FATCA Withholding Tax"). For the avoidance of doubt, a FATCA Withholding Tax is a Tax the deduction or withholding of which is required by applicable law for the purposes of
Section 2(d) of the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>871(m) Protocol</u>. To the extent that either party to the Agreement with respect to the Transaction is not
an adhering party to the ISDA 2015 Section 871(m) Protocol published by ISDA on November 2, 2015 and available at www.isda.org, as may be amended, supplemented, replaced or superseded from time to time (the "871(m) Protocol"),
the parties agree that the provisions and amendments contained in the Attachment to the 871(m) Protocol are incorporated into and apply to the Agreement with respect to the Transaction as if set forth

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in full herein. The parties further agree that, solely for purposes of applying such provisions and amendments to the Agreement with respect to the Transaction, references to "each Covered Master Agreement" in the 871(m) Protocol will be deemed to be references to the Agreement with respect to the Transaction, and references to the "Implementation Date" in the 871(m) Protocol will be deemed to be references to the Trade Date of the Transaction. For greater certainty, if there is any inconsistency between this provision and the provisions in any other agreement between the parties to which the Transaction relates, this provision shall prevail unless such other agreement expressly overrides the provisions of the Attachment to the 871(m) Protocol.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Tax documentation</u>. For the purposes of Sections 4(a)(i) and 4(a)(ii) of the Agreement, Party B shall
provide to Party A a valid and duly executed U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-9, or any successor thereto, (i) on or before the date of execution of this Confirmation; (ii) promptly upon
reasonable demand by Party A; and (iii) promptly upon learning that any such tax form previously provided by Party B has become invalid, obsolete, or incorrect. Additionally, Party B shall, promptly upon request by Party A, provide such other
tax forms and documents reasonably requested by Party A.

<u>Other Forwards / Dealers</u>:

Party A acknowledges that Party B has entered, or may in the future enter, into one or more similar forward transactions for the Shares (each, an "Other Forward" and collectively, the "Other Forwards") with one or more dealers, and/or affiliates thereof (each, an "Other Dealer" and collectively, the "Other Dealers"). Party B agrees not to designate a "Settlement Date" with respect to any Other Forwards in respect of a "Cash Settlement" or "Net Share Settlement" if any of the period from the beginning of the corresponding "Unwind Period" to such "Settlement Date" for such Other Forward would overlap with any portion of an Unwind Period for the Transaction; *provided, however,* that Party B may allow for such overlap with an Other Forward with no more than one Other Dealer (each such period, an "Overlap Unwind Period"), so long as Party B (i) notifies Party A at least one Scheduled Trading Day prior to the commencement of such Overlap Unwind Period of the first Scheduled Trading Day and the length of such Overlap Unwind Period, and (ii) each of Party A and such Other Dealer shall be permitted to purchase Shares to unwind its respective hedge positions in respect of the Transaction or such Other Forward, as the case may be, only on alternating Scheduled Trading Days during such Overlap Unwind Period, commencing on the first or second Scheduled Trading Day of such Overlap Unwind Period, as notified to Party A by Party B at least one Scheduled Trading Day prior to the commencement of such Overlap Unwind Period (which alternating Scheduled Trading Days, for the avoidance of doubt, will be every other Scheduled Trading Day).

<u>U.S. Stay Regulations</u>:

The parties agree that the terms of Section 1 and Section 2 and the related defined terms (together, the "Bilateral Terms") of the form of bilateral template entitled "Full-Length Omnibus (for use between U.S. G-SIBs and Corporate Groups)" published by ISDA on November 2, 2018 (currently available on the 2018 ISDA U.S. Resolution Stay Protocol (the "Protocol") page at www.isda.org and, a copy of which is available upon request), the effect of which is to amend the qualified financial contracts between the parties thereto to conform with the requirements of the QFC Stay Rules, are hereby incorporated into and form a part of this Confirmation, and for such purposes this Confirmation shall be deemed a "Covered Agreement," Party A shall be deemed a "Covered Entity" and Party B shall be deemed a "Counterparty Entity." In the event that, after the date of this Confirmation, both parties hereto become adhering parties to the Protocol, the terms of the Protocol will replace the terms of this paragraph. In the event of any inconsistencies between this Confirmation and the terms of the Protocol or the Bilateral Terms (each, the "QFC Stay Terms"), as applicable, the QFC Stay Terms will govern. Terms used in this paragraph without

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definition shall have the meanings assigned to them under the QFC Stay Rules. For purposes of this paragraph, references to "this Confirmation" include any related credit enhancements entered into between the parties or provided by one to the other. In addition, the parties agree that the terms of this paragraph shall be incorporated into any related covered affiliate credit enhancements, with all references to Party A replaced by references to the covered affiliate support provider.

"QFC Stay Rules" mean the regulations codified at 12 C.F.R. 252.2, 252.81–8, 12 C.F.R. 382.1-7 and 12 C.F.R. 47.1-8, which, subject to limited exceptions, require an express recognition of the stay-and-transfer powers of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the Orderly Liquidation Authority under Title II of the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the override of default rights related directly or indirectly to the entry of an affiliate into certain insolvency proceedings and any restrictions on the transfer of any covered affiliate credit enhancements.

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Please confirm that the foregoing correctly sets forth the terms of our agreement by signing and returning this Confirmation.

Yours faithfully,

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| **BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.** | **BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.** |
| By: | /s/ Rohan Handa |

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Name: Rohan Handa <br> Title: Managing Director

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Confirmed and Acknowledged as of the date first written above:

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| **VICI PROPERTIES INC.** | **VICI PROPERTIES INC.** |
| By: | /s/ David A. Kieske |

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Name: David A. Kieske <br> Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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**ANNEX A** 

PRIVATE PLACEMENT PROCEDURES

(i) If Party B delivers the Restricted Shares pursuant to this clause (i) (a "Private Placement
Settlement"), then delivery of Restricted Shares by Party B shall be effected in customary private placement procedures with respect to such Restricted Shares commercially reasonably acceptable to Party A; *provided* that if, on or before
the date that a Private Placement Settlement would occur, Party B has taken, or caused to be taken, any action that would make unavailable either the exemption pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act for the sale by Party B to Party A
(or any affiliate designated by Party A) of the Restricted Shares or the exemption pursuant to Section 4(a)(1) or Section 4(a)(3) of the Securities Act for resales of the Restricted Shares by Party A (or any such affiliate of Party A) or
Party B fails to deliver the Restricted Shares when due or otherwise fails to perform obligations within its control in a commercially reasonable manner in respect of a Private Placement Settlement, it shall be an Event of Default with respect to
Party B and Section 6 of the Agreement shall apply. The Private Placement Settlement of such Restricted Shares shall include customary representations, covenants, blue sky and other governmental filings and/or registrations, indemnities to
Party A, due diligence rights (for Party A or any designated buyer of the Restricted Shares by Party A), opinions and certificates, and such other documentation as is reasonable and customary for private placements of similar size, all commercially
reasonably acceptable to Party A. In the case of a Private Placement Settlement, Party A shall, in its good faith discretion, adjust the number of Restricted Shares to be delivered to Party A hereunder and/or the Forward Price in a commercially
reasonable manner to reflect the fact that such Restricted Shares may not be freely returned to securities lenders by Party A and may only be saleable by Party A at a discount to reflect the lack of liquidity in Restricted Shares. Notwithstanding
the Agreement or this Confirmation, the date of delivery of such Restricted Shares shall be the Clearance System Business Day following notice by Party A to Party B of the number of Restricted Shares to be delivered pursuant to this clause (i). For
the avoidance of doubt, delivery of Restricted Shares shall be due as set forth in the previous sentence and not be due on the Settlement Date or Termination Settlement Date that would otherwise be applicable.

(ii) If Party B delivers any Restricted Shares in respect of the Transaction, unless it is advised in writing by
outside counsel that any of the following actions would violate applicable securities laws because of a change in law or a change in the policy of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff occurring after the Trade Date, Party B agrees
that (i) such Shares may be transferred by and among Party A and its affiliates and (ii) after the minimum "holding period" within the meaning of Rule 144(d) under the Securities Act has elapsed after the applicable Settlement
Date, Party B shall promptly remove, or cause the transfer agent for the Shares to remove, any legends referring to any transfer restrictions from such Shares upon delivery by Party A (or such affiliate of Party A) to Party B or such transfer agent
of seller's and broker's representation letters customarily delivered by Party A or its affiliates in connection with resales of restricted securities pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, each without any further requirement for
the delivery of any certificate, consent, agreement, opinion of counsel, notice or any other document, any transfer tax stamps or payment of any other amount or any other action by Party A (or such affiliate of Party A).

## Exhibit 1.4

**Exhibit 1.4** 

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| **Date:** | **January 12, 2023**  |

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| **To:** | **VICI Properties Inc.**  |

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535 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor

New York, New York 10022

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| **From:** | **Citibank, N.A.**  |

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388 Greenwich Street, 8th Floor

New York, New York 10013

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| **Re:** | **Registered Forward Transaction**  |

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Ladies and Gentlemen:

The purpose of this letter agreement (this "Confirmation") is to confirm the terms and conditions of the transaction entered into between us on the Trade Date specified below (the "Transaction"). This Confirmation constitutes a "Confirmation" as referred to in the ISDA Master Agreement specified below.

1. The definitions and provisions contained in the 2002 ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions (the "2002
Definitions") and the 2006 ISDA Definitions (the "2006 Definitions" and, together with the 2002 Definitions, the "Definitions"), each as published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc.
("ISDA"), are incorporated into this Confirmation.

Each party further agrees that this Confirmation together with the Agreement (as defined below) evidence a complete binding agreement between Party A and Party B as to the subject matter and terms of the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates, and shall supersede all prior or contemporaneous written or oral communications with respect thereto. This Confirmation shall supplement, form a part of, and be subject to an agreement in the form of the 2002 ISDA Master Agreement (the "Agreement") as if Party A and Party B had executed an agreement in such form on the Trade Date.

In the event of any inconsistency between the Agreement, this Confirmation, the 2002 Definitions and the 2006 Definitions, the following will prevail for purposes of the Transaction in the order of precedence indicated: (i) this Confirmation; (ii) the 2002 Definitions; (iii) the 2006 Definitions and (iv) the Agreement. The parties hereby agree that no Transaction other than the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates shall be governed by the Agreement. For purposes of the 2002 Definitions, the Transaction is a Share Forward Transaction. For the avoidance of doubt, if there exists any ISDA Master Agreement between Party A and Party B, or any confirmation or other agreement between Party A and Party B pursuant to which an ISDA Master Agreement is deemed to exist between Party A and Party B, then notwithstanding anything to the contrary in such ISDA Master Agreement, such confirmation or agreement or any other agreement to which Party A and Party B are parties, the Transaction shall not be considered a Transaction under, or otherwise governed by, such existing or deemed ISDA Master Agreement, and the occurrence of any Event of Default or Termination Event under the Agreement with respect to either party or the Transaction shall not, by itself, give rise to any right or obligation under any such other agreement or deemed agreement.

Party A and Party B each represent to the other that it has entered into the Transaction in reliance upon such tax, accounting, regulatory, legal, and financial advice as it deems necessary and not upon any view expressed by the other.

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2. The terms of the particular Transaction to which this Confirmation relates are as follows:

<u>General Terms</u>:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Party A: | Citibank, N.A. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Party B: | VICI Properties Inc. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trade Date: | January 13, 2023. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Effective Date: | January 18, 2023. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Base Amount: | Initially, 6,587,500 Shares (the "Initial Base Amount") *provided* that the Base Amount shall be increased on each Option Closing Date (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement (as defined below)) by the related number of Additional Borrowed Shares (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement) in respect of which the Underwriters (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement) have exercised their option pursuant to Section 3 of the Underwriting Agreement (the "Additional Base Amount"); *provided, further*, that the Base Amount is subject to reduction as provided in both the next paragraph and Section 3 herein. |
|  | On each Settlement Date, the Base Amount shall be reduced by the number of Settlement Shares for such Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maturity Date: | January 16, 2024 (or, if such date is not a Scheduled Trading Day, the next following Scheduled Trading Day). |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Forward Price: | On the Effective Date, the Initial Forward Price, and on any other day, the Forward Price as of the immediately preceding calendar day *multiplied by* the sum of (i) 1 *and* (ii) the Daily Rate for such day; *provided* that on each Forward Price Reduction Date, the Forward Price in effect on such date shall be the Forward Price otherwise in effect on such date, *minus* the Forward Price Reduction Amount for such Forward Price Reduction Date; and *provided, further*, that if the Base Amount is increased in respect of any Additional Borrowed Shares, the Forward Price shall be adjusted by the Calculation Agent on the Option Closing Date for such Additional Borrowed Shares to account for the fact that the application of the Daily Rate under this clause shall not apply prior to such Option Closing Date with respect to the applicable Additional Base Amount. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Initial Forward Price: | USD 31.845 per Share. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Daily Rate: | For any day, (i)(A) the Overnight Bank Rate for such day, *minus* (B) the Spread, *divided by* (ii) 365. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Overnight Bank Rate: | For any day, the rate set forth for such day opposite the caption "Overnight Bank Funding Rate", as such rate is displayed on Bloomberg Screen "OBFR01 ", |

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|  | or any successor page; provided that, if no rate appears for a particular day on such page, the rate for the immediately preceding day for which a rate does so appear shall be used for such day. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Spread: | 75 basis points. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepayment: | Not Applicable. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Variable Obligation: | Not Applicable. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Forward Price Reduction Date: | Each date (other than the Trade Date) set forth on Schedule I under the heading "Forward Price Reduction Date." |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Forward Price Reduction Amount: | For each Forward Price Reduction Date, the Forward Price Reduction Amount set forth opposite such date on Schedule I. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shares: | Common stock, USD 0.01 par value per share, of Party B (also referred to herein as the "Issuer") (Exchange identifier: "VICI"). |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exchange: | New York Stock Exchange. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Related Exchange(s): | All Exchanges. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clearance System: | DTC. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Calculation Agent: | Party A. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Settlement Terms:</u> |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement Date: | Any Scheduled Trading Day following the Effective Date and up to and including the Maturity Date, as designated by (a) Party A pursuant to "Termination Settlement" below or (b) Party B in a written notice (a "Settlement Notice") that satisfies the Settlement Notice Requirements and is delivered to Party A at least (i) two Scheduled Trading Days prior to such Settlement Date, which may be the Maturity Date, if Physical Settlement applies, and (ii) 15 Scheduled Trading Days prior to such Settlement Date, which may be the Maturity Date, if Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement applies; *provided* that (i) the Maturity Date shall be a Settlement Date if on such date the Base Amount is greater than zero, (ii) if Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement applies and Party A shall have fully unwound its hedge during an Unwind Period by a date that is more than two Scheduled Trading Days prior to a Settlement Date specified above, Party A may, by written notice to Party B, specify any Scheduled Trading Day prior to such originally specified Settlement Date as the Settlement Date and (iii) if, in respect of a Cash Settlement or a Net Share Settlement, a Disrupted Day Deadline is reached or there is a Share Price Trigger (as defined below), then the corresponding Settlement Date shall be changed to the date that is one Settlement Cycle following such Disrupted Day Deadline or such Share Price Trigger, as the case may be (unless the originally scheduled Settlement Date would have been on or before such date). |

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|  | "Disrupted Day Deadline" means the eighth day in the occurrence of eight consecutive Disrupted Days during an Unwind Period. |
|  | "Share Price Trigger" shall mean the occurrence at any time during an Unwind Period of a date on which the traded price per Share on the Exchange is less than or equal to 50% of the Initial Forward Price. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement Shares: | With respect to any Settlement Date, a number of Shares, not to exceed the Base Amount, designated as such by Party B in the related Settlement Notice or by Party A pursuant to "Termination Settlement" below; *provided* that the Settlement Shares so designated shall, in the case of a designation by Party B, be at least equal to the lesser of 1,000,000 and the Base Amount at that time; *provided further* that on the Maturity Date the number of Settlement Shares shall be equal to the Base Amount on such date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement: | Physical Settlement, Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement, at the election of Party B as set forth in a Settlement Notice delivered after the Effective Date that satisfies the Settlement Notice Requirements; *provided* that Physical Settlement shall apply (i) if no Settlement Method is validly selected, (ii) with respect to any Settlement Shares in respect of which Party A has not unwound its commercially reasonable hedge by the end of the Unwind Period in a manner that, in the reasonable judgment of Party A based on advice of counsel, is consistent with the requirements for qualifying for the safe harbor provided by Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act (taking into account any additional Share Forward or other equity derivative transaction (each, an "Additional Equity Derivative Transaction")) or in the commercially reasonable judgment of Party A due to the occurrence of Disrupted Days or to the lack of sufficient liquidity in the Shares on any Exchange Business Day during the Unwind Period or due to a Disrupted Day Deadline or Share Price Trigger reducing the duration of the Unwind Period, (iii) to any Termination Settlement Date (as defined below under "Termination Settlement"), or (iv) if the Maturity Date is a Settlement Date other than as the result of a valid Settlement Notice in respect of such Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement Notice Requirements: | Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, a Settlement Notice delivered by Party B that specifies Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement will not be effective to establish a Settlement Date or require Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement unless Party B delivers to Party A with such Settlement Notice a representation signed by Party B substantially in the form set forth in clause (a) under the heading "Representations, Warranties and Agreements of Party B." |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Unwind Period: | Each Exchange Business Day that is not a Suspension Day during the period from and including the first Exchange Business Day following the date Party B validly elects Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement in respect of a Settlement Date through the second Scheduled Trading Day preceding such Settlement Date (or the immediately preceding Exchange Business Day if such Scheduled Trading Day is not an Exchange Business Day); subject to "Termination Settlement" below. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Suspension Day: | Any Exchange Business Day on which Party A determines in a reasonable manner based on advice of counsel that Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement would violate applicable securities laws. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Market Disruption Event: | Section 6.3(a) of the 2002 Definitions is hereby amended by replacing the first sentence in its entirety with the following: "'Market Disruption Event' means in respect of a Share or an Index, the occurrence or existence of (i) a Trading Disruption, (ii) an Exchange Disruption, (iii) an Early Closure or (iv) a Regulatory Disruption, in each case, that the Calculation Agent determines is material." |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Early Closure: | Section 6.3(d) of the 2002 Definitions is hereby amended by deleting the remainder of the provision following the term "Scheduled Closing Time" in the fourth line thereof. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Regulatory Disruption: | Any event that Party A determines, in its good faith and reasonable judgment based on advice of counsel, makes it appropriate with regard to any legal, regulatory or self-regulatory requirements or related policies and procedures generally applicable in similar situations and applied in a non-discriminatory manner for Party A to refrain from or decrease any market activity in connection with the Transaction. Subject to applicable legal requirements and Party A's internal policies and guidelines, Party A shall promptly notify Party B upon the occurrence of a Regulatory Disruption and shall subsequently promptly notify Party B on the day Party A believes that the circumstances giving rise to such Regulatory Disruption have changed. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exchange Act: | The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Securities Act: | The Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Physical Settlement: | On any Settlement Date in respect of which Physical Settlement applies, Party B shall deliver to Party A through the Clearance System the Settlement Shares for such Settlement Date, and Party A shall pay to Party B, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account |

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|  | designated by Party B, an amount in cash equal to the Physical Settlement Amount for such Settlement Date, on a delivery versus payment basis. If, on any Settlement Date, the Shares to be delivered by Party B to Party A hereunder are not so delivered (the "Deferred Shares"), and a Forward Price Reduction Date occurs during the period from, and including, such Settlement Date to, but excluding, the date such Shares are actually delivered to Party A, then the portion of the Physical Settlement Amount payable by Party A to Party B in respect of the Deferred Shares shall be reduced by an amount equal to the Forward Price Reduction Amount for such Forward Price Reduction Date, *multiplied by* the number of Deferred Shares. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Physical Settlement Amount: | For any Settlement Date in respect of which Physical Settlement applies, an amount in cash equal to the product of (i) the Forward Price on such Settlement Date and (ii) the number of Settlement Shares for such Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash Settlement: | On any Settlement Date in respect of which Cash Settlement applies, if the Cash Settlement Amount for such Settlement Date is a positive number, Party A will pay such Cash Settlement Amount to Party B. If the Cash Settlement Amount is a negative number, Party B will pay the absolute value of such Cash Settlement Amount to Party A. Such amounts shall be paid on the Settlement Date by wire transfer of immediately available funds. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash Settlement Amount: | An amount determined by the Calculation Agent equal to: |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) (i)(A) the weighted average (weighted on the same basis as clause (B)) of the Forward Prices on each day during the applicable Unwind Period (calculated assuming no reduction to the Forward Price for any Forward Price Reduction Date that occurs during such Unwind Period, which is accounted for in clause (b) below), *minus* a commercially reasonable commission, *minus* (B) the weighted average price (the "Unwind Purchase Price") at which Party A purchases Shares during the Unwind Period to unwind its commercially reasonable hedge with respect to the portion of the Base Amount to be settled during the Unwind Period (including, for the avoidance of doubt, purchases on any Disrupted Day in part), taking into account Shares anticipated to be delivered or received if Net Share Settlement applies, and the restrictions of Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act agreed to hereunder, *multiplied by* (ii) the Settlement Shares for the relevant Settlement Date; *minus* |

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) the product of (i) the Forward Price Reduction Amount for any Forward Price Reduction Date that occurs during such Unwind Period and (ii) the number of Settlement Shares for such Settlement Date with respect to which Party A has not unwound its hedge, including the settlement of such unwinds, as of such Forward Price Reduction Date. |
|  | The times and prices at which Party A (or its agent or affiliate) purchases any Shares during any Unwind Period in connection with unwinding its commercially reasonable hedge position shall be determined by Party A in a commercially reasonable manner. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net Share Settlement: | On any Settlement Date in respect of which Net Share Settlement applies, if the number of Net Share Settlement Shares is a (i) negative number, Party B shall deliver a number of Shares to Party A equal to the absolute value of the Net Share Settlement Shares, or (ii) positive number, Party A shall deliver to Party B the Net Share Settlement Shares; *provided* that if Party A determines in its good faith and commercially reasonable judgment that it would be required to deliver Net Share Settlement Shares to Party B, Party A may elect to deliver a portion of such Net Share Settlement Shares on one or more dates prior to the applicable Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net Share Settlement Shares: | For any Settlement Date in respect of which Net Share Settlement applies, a number of Shares equal to the Cash Settlement Amount *divided by* the Unwind Purchase Price, with the number of Shares rounded to the nearest Share in the event such calculation results in a fractional number. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement Currency: | USD. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Failure to Deliver: | Applicable if Party A is required to deliver Shares hereunder; otherwise, Inapplicable. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Adjustments</u>: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Method of Adjustment: | Calculation Agent Adjustment; notwithstanding anything in the 2002 Definitions to the contrary, the Calculation Agent may make an adjustment pursuant to Calculation Agent Adjustment to any one or more of the Base Amount, the Forward Price and any other variable relevant to the settlement or payment terms of the Transaction. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Additional Adjustment: | If, in the commercially reasonable judgment of Party A, the stock loan fee to Party A (or an affiliate thereof), excluding the federal funds or other interest rate component payable by the relevant stock lender to Party A or such affiliate (the "Stock Loan Fee"), over any two-week period, of borrowing a number of Shares equal to the Base Amount to hedge in a commercially reasonable manner its exposure to the Transaction exceeds a weighted average rate equal to 50 basis points per annum, the Calculation Agent shall reduce the |

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|  | Forward Price to the extent necessary to reasonably compensate Party A for the amount by which the Stock Loan Fee exceeded a weighted average rate equal to 50 basis points per annum during such period and shall promptly provide notice to Party B of the same. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Account Details</u>: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Payments to Party A: | To be advised under separate cover or telephone confirmed prior to each Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Payments to Party B: | To be advised under separate cover or telephone confirmed prior to each Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Delivery of Shares to Party A: | To be advised. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Delivery of Shares to Party B: | To be advised. |

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3. Other Provisions:

<u>Conditions to Effectiveness</u>:

The effectiveness of this Confirmation on the Effective Date shall be subject to (i) the condition that the representations and warranties of Party B contained in the Underwriting Agreement dated January 12, 2023 among Party A, Party B and the other parties named therein (the "Underwriting Agreement") and any certificate delivered pursuant thereto by Party B are true and correct on the Effective Date as if made as of the Effective Date, except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to any earlier date, in which case they shall have been true and correct as of such earlier date, (ii) the condition that Party B has performed all of the obligations required to be performed by it under the Underwriting Agreement on or prior to the Effective Date, (iii) the condition that Party B has delivered to Party A one or more opinions of counsel dated as of the Effective Date with respect to matters set forth in Section 3(a) of the Agreement (which opinions for the avoidance of doubt may be contained in one or more of the opinion letters delivered pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement), (iv) the satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in Section 6 of the Underwriting Agreement, (v) the condition that the Underwriting Agreement shall not have been terminated pursuant to Section 11 or Section 12 thereof and (vi) the condition that neither of the following has occurred (A) Party A (or its affiliate) is unable after using commercially reasonable efforts to borrow and deliver for sale a number of Shares equal to the Base Amount in order to establish a commercially reasonable hedge position associated with this Confirmation, or (B) in Party A's commercially reasonable judgment either there exists a lack of sufficient liquidity in the Shares or it is impracticable to do so using commercially reasonable efforts or Party A (or its affiliate) would incur a Stock Loan Fee of more than a rate equal to 200 basis points per annum (the "Maximum Stock Loan Rate") to do so (in which event this Confirmation shall be effective, but the Base Amount for the Transaction shall be the number of Shares Party A (or an affiliate thereof) is required to deliver in accordance with Section 3 of the Underwriting Agreement).

In addition, the effectiveness of this Confirmation with respect to any Additional Base Amount shall be subject to (i)-(v) above, but with respect to or as of the relevant Option Closing Date rather than the Effective Date, as the case may be, and subject to (vi) above, but substituting "such Additional Base Amount" for "the Initial Base Amount."

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<u>Interpretive Letter</u>:

The parties agree and acknowledge that the Transaction is being entered into in accordance with the October 9, 2003 interpretive letter from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission to Goldman, Sachs & Co. Party B represents that it is eligible to conduct a primary offering of Shares on Form S-3 and that the offering contemplated by the Sales Agreement complies with Rule 415 under the Securities Act.

<u>Representations, Warranties and Agreements of Party B</u>: Party B hereby represents and warrants to, and agrees with, Party A as of the date hereof that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Party B represents to Party A on the Trade Date and on any date that Party B notifies Party A that Cash
Settlement or Net Share Settlement applies to the Transaction, that (A) Party B is not aware of any material nonpublic information regarding Party B or the Shares, (B) each of its filings under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or other
applicable securities laws that were required to be filed have been filed and that, as of the date of this representation, when considered as a whole (with the more recent such filings deemed to amend inconsistent statements contained in any earlier
such filings), there is no misstatement of material fact contained therein or omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made,
not misleading and (C) Party B is not entering into this Confirmation nor making any election hereunder to create actual or apparent trading activity in the Shares (or any security convertible into or exchangeable for Shares) or to raise or
depress or otherwise manipulate the price of the Shares (or any security convertible into or exchangeable for Shares) or otherwise in violation of the Exchange Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any Shares, when issued and delivered in accordance with the terms of the Transaction, will be duly authorized
and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and the issuance thereof will not be subject to any preemptive or similar rights.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Party B has reserved and will keep available at all times, free from preemptive rights, out of its authorized
but unissued Shares, solely for the purpose of issuance upon settlement of the Transaction as herein provided, the maximum number of Shares as shall be issuable at such time upon settlement of the Transaction as set forth below under the heading
"Maximum Share Delivery." All Shares so issuable shall, upon such issuance, be accepted for listing or quotation on the Exchange.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Party B agrees to provide Party A at least five Scheduled Trading Days' written notice (an "Issuer
Repurchase Notice") prior to executing any repurchase of Shares by Party B or any of its subsidiaries (or entering into any contract that would require, or give the option to, Party B or any of its subsidiaries, to purchase or repurchase
Shares), whether out of profits or capital or whether the consideration for such repurchase is cash, securities or otherwise (an "Issuer Repurchase"), that alone or in the aggregate would result in the Base Amount Percentage (as defined
below) being (i) equal to or greater than 7.5% of the outstanding Shares or (ii) greater by 0.5% or more than the Base Amount Percentage at the time of the immediately preceding Issuer Repurchase Notice (or in the case of the first such
Issuer Repurchase Notice, greater by 0.5% or more than the Base Amount Percentage as of the later of the date hereof or the immediately preceding Settlement Date, if any). The "Base Amount Percentage" as of any day is the fraction
(1) the numerator of which is the aggregate of the Base Amount and each "Base Amount" (as defined in the applicable Additional Equity Derivative Transaction, if any) under any outstanding Additional Equity Derivative Transactions with
Party A or any of its affiliates and (2) the denominator of which is the number of Shares outstanding on such day.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) No filing with, or approval, authorization, consent, license registration, qualification, order or decree of,
any court or governmental authority or agency, domestic or foreign, is necessary or required for the execution, delivery and performance by Party B of this Confirmation and the consummation of the Transaction (including, without limitation, the
issuance and delivery of Shares on any Settlement Date) except (i) such as have been obtained under the Securities Act, and (ii) as may be required to be obtained under state securities laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Party B agrees not to make any Issuer Repurchase if, immediately following such Issuer Repurchase, the Base
Amount Percentage would be equal to or greater than 8.0%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Party B is not insolvent (as defined under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, resolution or similar law),
nor will Party B be rendered insolvent as a result of the Transaction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Neither Party B nor any of its affiliated purchasers (within the meaning of Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act) shall take or refrain from taking any action (including, without limitation, any direct purchases by Party B or any of its affiliated purchasers or any purchases by a party to a
derivative transaction with Party B or any of its affiliated purchasers), either under this Confirmation, under an agreement with another party or otherwise, that would cause any purchases of Shares by Party A or any of its affiliates in connection
with any Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement of the Transaction not to meet the requirements of the safe harbor provided by Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act if such purchases were made by Party B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Party B will not engage in any "distribution" (as defined in Regulation M under the Exchange Act
("Regulation M")) that would cause a "restricted period" (as defined in Regulation M) to occur with respect to the Shares during any Unwind Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Party B (i) is capable of evaluating investment risks independently, both in general and with regard to
the Transaction, (ii) will exercise independent judgment in evaluating the recommendations of any broker-dealer or its associated persons, unless it has otherwise notified the broker-dealer in writing and (iii) has total assets of at least
USD 50 million as of the date hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) Party B acknowledges and agrees that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) during the term of the Transaction, Party A and its Affiliates may buy or sell Shares or other securities or
buy or sell options or futures contracts or enter into swaps or other derivative securities in order to establish, adjust or unwind its hedge position with respect to the Transaction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Party A and its Affiliates may also be active in the market for the Shares and Share-linked transactions other
than in connection with hedging activities in relation to the Transaction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Party A shall make its own determination as to whether, when or in what manner any hedging or market activities
in Party B's securities shall be conducted and shall do so in a manner that it deems appropriate to hedge its price and market risk with respect to the Forward Price and any other economic exposures;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) any market activities of Party A and its Affiliates with respect to the Shares may affect the market price and
volatility of the Shares, as well as the Forward Price and the Unwind Purchase Price, each in a manner that may be adverse to Party B; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) the Transaction is a derivatives transaction in which it has granted Party A the right, under certain
circumstances, to receive cash or Shares, as the case may be; Party A may purchase Shares for its own account at an average price that may be greater than, or less than, the effective price paid by Party B under the terms of the Transaction.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) The assets of Party B do not constitute "plan assets" under the Employee Retirement Income Security
Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of Labor Regulations promulgated thereunder or similar law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) Party B shall, at least one day prior to the first day of any Unwind Period, notify Party A of the total number
of Shares purchased in Rule 10b-18 purchases of blocks pursuant to the once-a-week block exception contained in Rule 10b-18(b)(4) by or for Party B or any of its affiliated purchasers during each of the four calendar weeks preceding the first day of the Unwind Period and during the calendar week in which the first day of the
Unwind Period occurs ("Rule 10b-18 purchase", "blocks" and "affiliated purchaser" each being used as defined in Rule 10b-18).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) During any Unwind Period, Party B shall (i) notify Party A prior to the opening of trading in the Shares
on any day on which Party B makes, or expects to be made, any public announcement (as defined in Rule 165(f) under the Securities Act) of any merger, acquisition, or similar transaction involving a recapitalization relating to Party B (other than
any such transaction in which the consideration consists solely of cash and there is no valuation period), (ii) promptly notify Party A following any such announcement that such announcement has been made, and (iii) promptly deliver to Party A
following the making of any such announcement information indicating (A) Party B's average daily Rule 10b-18 purchases (as defined in Rule 10b-18) during the
three full calendar months preceding the date of the announcement of such transaction and (B) Party B's block purchases (as defined in Rule 10b-18) effected pursuant to paragraph (b)(4) of Rule 10b-18 during the three full calendar months preceding the date of the announcement of such transaction. In addition, Party B shall promptly notify Party A of the earlier to occur of the completion of such
transaction and the completion of the vote by target shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) Party B is not, and after giving effect to the transactions contemplated hereby will not be, required to
register as an "investment company" as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) Without limiting the generality of Section 13.1 of the 2002 Definitions, Party B acknowledges that Party A
is not making any representations or warranties or taking any position or expressing any view with respect to the treatment of the Transaction under any accounting standards including ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share, ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and
Hedging, or ASC Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity and ASC 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (or any successor issue statements) or under FASB's
Liabilities & Equity Project.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) Party B understands that no obligations of Party A to it hereunder will be entitled to the benefit of deposit
insurance and that such obligations will not be guaranteed by any affiliate of Party A or any governmental agency.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) Party B is not aware of any federal, state or local (including non-U.S. jurisdictions) law, rule, regulation or regulatory order applicable to the Shares would give rise to any reporting, consent, registration or other requirement (including without limitation a requirement to obtain prior approval from any person or
entity) as a result of Party A or its affiliates owning or holding (however defined) Shares as part of its commercially reasonable hedging activities in connection with the Transaction, other than Sections 13 and 16 under the Exchange Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) Upon obtaining knowledge of the occurrence of any event that would constitute an Event of Default, a Potential
Event of Default or a Potential Adjustment Event, Party B will so notify Party A in writing within one Scheduled Trading Day; *provided* that should Party B be in possession of material non-public information regarding Party B, Party B shall so notify Party A without communicating such information to Party A.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t) Party B (i) has such knowledge and experience in financial and business affairs as to be capable of
evaluating the merits and risks of entering into the Transaction, (ii) has consulted with its own legal, financial, accounting and tax advisors in connection with the Transaction and (iii) is entering into the Transaction for a bona fide
business purpose.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u) Party B is not and has not been the subject of any civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of
competent jurisdiction that could reasonably be expected to impair materially Party B's ability to perform its obligations hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Ownership positions of Party B's common stock held by Party A or any of its affiliates solely in its
capacity as a nominee or fiduciary do not constitute "beneficial ownership" or "constructive ownership" by Party A for the purposes of Article VII of the Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Party B, as amended and
supplemented (the "Articles"), including without limitation Section 7.2 thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(w) Solely as it relates to the period prior to issuance and delivery by Party B to Party A of any Shares pursuant
to this Confirmation, the right to potentially receive any Shares deliverable pursuant to the terms hereof, if the Settlement Method necessitates the delivery of Shares, shall not constitute "Ownership" or "Control" of Party
B's "Securities" for the purposes of Article VIII of the Articles.

<u>Covenant of Party B</u>:

Subject to the provisions of "Private Placement Procedures" below, the parties acknowledge and agree that any Shares delivered by Party B to Party A on any Settlement Date will be newly issued Shares and when delivered by Party A (or an affiliate of Party A) to securities lenders from whom Party A (or an affiliate of Party A) borrowed Shares in connection with hedging its exposure to the Transaction will be freely saleable without further registration or other restrictions under the Securities Act, in the hands of those securities lenders, irrespective of whether such stock loan is effected by Party A or an affiliate of Party A. Accordingly, subject to the provisions of "Private Placement Procedures" below, Party B agrees that the Shares that it delivers to Party A on each Settlement Date will not bear a restrictive legend and that such Shares will be deposited in, and the delivery thereof shall be effected through the facilities of, the Clearance System.

<u>Covenants of Party A</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Unless the provisions set forth below under "Private Placement Procedures" shall be applicable, Party

hedging activities related to Party A's exposure under this Confirmation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In connection with bids and purchases of Shares in connection with any Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement
of the Transaction, Party A shall use good faith and commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its activities, or cause its affiliates to conduct their activities, in a manner consistent with the requirements of the safe harbor provided by Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, as if such provisions were applicable to such purchases.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Party A hereby represents and covenants to Party B that it has implemented policies and procedures, taking into
consideration the nature of its business, reasonably designed to ensure that individuals conducting hedging activity related to any Transaction do not have access to material non-public information regarding
Issuer or the Shares.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Within one Exchange Business Day of purchasing any Shares in connection with any Cash Settlement or Net Share
Settlement of the Transaction pursuant to the once-a-week block exception set forth in paragraph (b)(4) of Rule 10b-18, Party A
shall notify Party B of the total number of Shares so purchased.

<u>Insolvency Filing</u>:

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the Agreement or in the Definitions, upon any Insolvency Filing in respect of the Issuer, the Transaction shall automatically terminate on the date thereof without further liability of either party to this Confirmation to the other party (except for any liability in respect of any breach of representation or covenant by a party under this Confirmation prior to the date of such Insolvency Filing).

<u>Extraordinary Dividends</u>:

If an ex-dividend date for an Extraordinary Dividend occurs on or after the Trade Date and on or prior to the Maturity Date (or, if later, the last date on which Shares are delivered by Party B to Party A in settlement of the Transaction), Party A shall have the right either to designate the declaration of such event to be an Acceleration Event (as defined below) or to require Party B to pay an amount, as determined by the Calculation Agent, in cash equal to the product of such Extraordinary Dividend and the Base Amount to Party A on the earlier of (i) the date on which such Extraordinary Dividend is paid by the Issuer to holders of record of the Shares or (ii) the Maturity Date. "Extraordinary Dividend" means the per Share amount of any cash dividend or distribution declared by Party B with respect to the Shares that is specified by the board of directors of the Issuer as an "extraordinary" dividend.

<u>Acceleration Events</u>:

The following events shall each constitute an "Acceleration Event":

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Stock Borrow Events</u>. In the good faith, commercially reasonable judgment of Party A (i) Party A (or
its affiliate) is unable to hedge Party A's exposure to the Transaction because of the lack of sufficient Shares being made available for Share borrowing by lenders, or (ii) Party A (or its affiliate) would incur a Stock Loan Fee to borrow
a number of Shares equal to the Base Amount of more than a weighted average rate of the Maximum Stock Loan Rate (each, a "Stock Borrow Event");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Dividends and Other Distributions</u>. On any day occurring after the Trade Date Party B declares a
distribution, issue or dividend to existing holders of the Shares of (i) any cash dividend (other than an Extraordinary Dividend, unless designated as an Acceleration Event by Party A) to the extent all cash dividends having an ex-dividend date during the period from and including any Forward Price Reduction Date (with the Trade Date being a Forward Price Reduction Date for purposes of this clause (b) only) to, but excluding, the next
subsequent Forward Price Reduction Date exceeds, on a per Share basis, the Forward Price Reduction Amount set forth opposite the first date of any such period on Schedule I, (ii) share capital or securities of another issuer acquired or owned
(directly or indirectly) by Party B as a result of a spin-off or other similar transaction or (iii) any other type of securities (other than Shares), rights or warrants or other assets, for payment (cash
or other consideration) at less than the prevailing market price as determined by Party A in a commercially reasonable manner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>ISDA Early Termination Date</u>. Party A has the right to designate an Early Termination Date pursuant to
Section 6 of the Agreement, in which case, except as otherwise specified herein and except as a result of an Event of Default under Section 5(a)(i) of the Agreement, the provisions of "Termination Settlement" below shall apply in
lieu of the consequences specified in Section 6 of the Agreement;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Other ISDA Events</u>. The announcement of any event that if consummated, would result in an Extraordinary
Event or the occurrence of any Change in Law or a Delisting; *provided* that in case of a Delisting, in addition to the provisions of Section 12.6(a)(iii) of the 2002 Definitions, it will also constitute a Delisting if the Exchange is
located in the United States and the Shares are not immediately re-listed, re-traded or re-quoted on any of the New York Stock
Exchange, the Nasdaq Global Select Market or the NASDAQ Global Market (or their respective successors); and *provided further* that the definition of "Change in Law" provided in Section 12.9(a)(ii) of the 2002 Definitions is
hereby amended by (i) replacing the phrase "the interpretation" in the third line thereof with the phrase ", or public announcement of, the formal or informal interpretation", (ii) replacing the parenthetical beginning after
the word "regulation" in the second line thereof the words "(including, for the avoidance of doubt and without limitation, (x) any tax law or (y) adoption, effectiveness or promulgation of new regulations authorized or
mandated by existing statute)" and (iii) immediately following the word "Transaction" in clause (X) thereof, adding the phrase "in the manner contemplated by Party A on the Trade Date so long as such manner was
commercially reasonable on the Trade Date"; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Ownership Event</u>. In the reasonable judgment of Party A, on any day, the Share Amount for such day
exceeds the Applicable Share Limit for such day (if any applies).

For purposes of clause (e) above, the "Share Amount" as of any day is the number of Shares that Party A and any person whose ownership position would be aggregated with that of Party A (Party A or any such person, a "Party A Person") under any law, rule, regulation, regulatory order or organizational documents or contracts of Party B (including without limitation Article VII of the Articles) that are, in each case, applicable to ownership of Shares ("Applicable Restrictions"), owns, beneficially owns, constructively owns, controls, holds the power to vote or otherwise meets a relevant definition of ownership under any Applicable Restriction, as determined by Party A in its commercially reasonable discretion. The "Applicable Share Limit" means a number of Shares equal to (A) the minimum number of Shares that could reasonably be expected to give rise to reporting or registration obligations (other than any filing under Section 13 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, in each case, as in effect on the Trade Date) or other requirements (including obtaining prior approval from any person or entity) of a Party A Person, or could reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse effect on a Party A Person, under any Applicable Restriction, as determined by Party A (it being understood that reporting obligations under Section 13 or Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, in each case, as in effect on the Trade Date, will not be deemed to have such an adverse effect), minus (B) 1% of the number of Shares outstanding.

As of the Trade Date, Party A represents and warrants to and agrees with Party B that, assuming the accuracy of Party B's representations and warranties made hereunder and under the Underwriting Agreement and compliance by Party B with its obligations hereunder and under the Underwriting Agreement, (i) based on advice of counsel and reasonable internal inquiry in the ordinary course of Party A's business, Party A (A) does not have actual knowledge of the existence on the Trade Date of an Ownership Event and (B) does not have actual knowledge on the Trade Date of any event or circumstance that is expected to cause the occurrence of an Ownership Event during the term of the Transaction; and (ii) assuming that no event or circumstance by or within the control of Party B or its affiliates occurs in connection with which Party A's "beneficial ownership" (within the meaning of Section 13 of the Exchange Act and the rules promulgated thereunder) of Shares would increase, Party A will not knowingly cause the occurrence of an Ownership Event on any day during the term of the Transaction with the specific intent of causing the occurrence of a Termination Settlement Date.

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<u>Termination Settlement</u>:

Upon the occurrence of any Acceleration Event, Party A shall have the right to designate, upon at least one Scheduled Trading Day's notice, any Scheduled Trading Day following such occurrence to be a Settlement Date hereunder (a "Termination Settlement Date") to which Physical Settlement shall apply, and to select the number of Settlement Shares relating to such Termination Settlement Date; *provided* that (i) in the case of an Acceleration Event arising out of an Ownership Event, the number of Settlement Shares so designated by Party A shall not exceed the number of Shares necessary to reduce the Share Amount to the Applicable Share Limit and (ii) in the case of an Acceleration Event arising out of a Stock Borrow Event the number of Settlement Shares so designated by Party A shall not exceed the number of Shares as to which such Stock Borrow Event exists. If, upon designation of a Termination Settlement Date by Party A pursuant to the preceding sentence, Party B fails to deliver the Settlement Shares relating to such Termination Settlement Date when due or otherwise fails to perform obligations within its control in respect of the Transaction, it shall be an Event of Default with respect to Party B and Section 6 of the Agreement shall apply. If an Acceleration Event occurs during an Unwind Period relating to a number of Settlement Shares to which Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement applies, then on the Termination Settlement Date relating to such Acceleration Event, notwithstanding any election to the contrary by Party B, Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement shall apply to the portion of the Settlement Shares relating to such Unwind Period as to which Party A has unwound its hedge and Physical Settlement shall apply in respect of (x) the remainder (if any) of such Settlement Shares and (y) the Settlement Shares designated by Party A in respect of such Termination Settlement Date. If an Acceleration Event occurs after Party B has designated a Settlement Date to which Physical Settlement applies but before the relevant Settlement Shares have been delivered to Party A, then Party A shall have the right to cancel such Settlement Date and designate a Termination Settlement Date in respect of such Shares pursuant to the first sentence hereof. If Party A designates a Termination Settlement Date as a result of an Acceleration Event caused by an excess dividend of the type described in paragraph "(b) Dividends and Other Distributions" under the heading "Acceleration Events," no adjustment(s) shall be made to account for the amount of such excess dividend.

<u>Private Placement Procedures:</u>

If Party B is unable to comply with the provisions of "Covenant of Party B" above because of a change in law or a change in the policy of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff, or Party A otherwise reasonably determines, based on advice of counsel, that any Settlement Shares to be delivered to Party A by Party B may not be freely returned by Party A or its affiliates to securities lenders as described under "Covenant of Party B" above, then delivery of any such Settlement Shares (the "Restricted Shares") shall be effected pursuant to Annex A hereto, unless waived by Party A.

<u>Rule 10b5-1</u>:

It is the intent of Party A and Party B that following any election of Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement by Party B, the purchase of Shares by Party A during any Unwind Period comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c)(1)(i)(B) under the Exchange Act and that this Confirmation shall be interpreted to comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c).

Party B acknowledges that (i) during any Unwind Period Party B does not have, and shall not attempt to exercise, any influence over how, when or whether to effect purchases of Shares by Party A (or its agent or affiliate) in connection with this Confirmation and (ii) Party B is entering into the Agreement and this Confirmation in good faith and not as part of a plan or scheme to evade compliance with federal securities laws including, without limitation, Rule 10b-5 promulgated under the Exchange Act.

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Party B hereby agrees with Party A that during any Unwind Period Party B shall not communicate, directly or indirectly, any Material Non-Public Information (as defined herein) to any Derivatives Trading Personnel (as defined below). For purposes of the Transaction, "Material Non-Public Information" means information relating to Party B or the Shares that (a) has not been widely disseminated by wire service, in one or more newspapers of general circulation, by communication from Party B to its shareholders or in a press release, or contained in a public filing made by Party B with the Securities and Exchange Commission or otherwise disseminated in a manner constituting "public disclosure" within the meaning of Regulation FD under the Exchange Act and (b) a reasonable investor might consider to be of importance in making an investment decision to buy, sell or hold Shares. For the avoidance of doubt and solely by way of illustration, information should be presumed "material" if it relates to such matters as dividend increases or decreases, earnings estimates, changes in previously released earnings estimates, significant expansion or curtailment of operations, a significant increase or decline of orders, significant merger or acquisition proposals or agreements, significant new products or discoveries, extraordinary borrowing, major litigation, liquidity problems, extraordinary management developments, purchase or sale of substantial assets, or other similar significant information. For purposes of the Transaction, "Derivatives Trading Personnel" means any employee on the trading side of the equity derivatives group of Party A that Party B is aware of is an employee on the trading side of such group and does not include any person or persons designated from time to time by Party A's compliance group.

<u>Maximum Share Delivery</u>:

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Confirmation, in no event will Party B be required to deliver on any Settlement Date, whether pursuant to Physical Settlement, Net Share Settlement, Termination Settlement or any Private Placement Settlement, more than a number of Shares equal to 15,151,250 Shares to Party A, subject to reduction by the amount of any Shares delivered by Party B on any prior Settlement Date and subject to adjustment from time to time in accordance with the provisions of this Confirmation and the Definitions but solely with respect to adjustments arising from events caused by Party B or under the control of Party B.

<u>Staggered Settlement</u>:

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any contemplated Net Share Settlement or Cash Settlement, Party A may, by at least two Scheduled Trading Days' notice to Party B prior to the first relevant Staggered Settlement Date (as defined below), designate one or more early settlement dates (each, a "Staggered Settlement Date") prior to the relevant earlier designated Settlement Date (the "Original Settlement Date"). Party A shall specify in such notice the portion of the relevant Settlement Shares attributable to each Staggered Settlement Date and such other details as may be required in order for the relevant party to deliver the required number of Shares or pay cash, as the case may be, on each such Staggered Settlement Date. For the avoidance of doubt, the total number of Settlement Shares attributable to all such Staggered Settlement Dates shall equal the total number of Settlement Shares for such Net Share Settlement or Cash Settlement, as the case may be.

<u>Transfer and Assignment</u>:

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in the Agreement, Party A may assign or transfer any of its rights or delegate any of its duties hereunder to (i) any affiliate of Party A, whose obligations hereunder and under the Agreement are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Party A or its ultimate or direct parent entity, or (ii) any affiliate of Party A with a long-term issuer rating equal to or better than the credit rating of Party A or its ultimate or direct parent entity at the time of such assignment or transfer; *provided* that (A) Party B will neither (x) be required to pay

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an additional amount in respect of an Indemnifiable Tax under Section 2(d)(i)(4) of the Agreement under the law as of the date of the transfer or assignment, except to the extent that such additional amount was payable to the assignor or transferor immediately before the assignment or transfer, nor (y) receive a payment from which an amount has been deducted or withheld for or on account of any Tax in respect of which the other party is not required to pay an additional amount, except to the extent that such additional amount was not payable by the assignor or transferor immediately before the assignment or transfer, in either case, as a result of such transfer or assignment and (B) no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default shall (x) have occurred with respect to Party A or (y) occur with respect to either party solely as a result of such transfer and assignment. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Confirmation to the contrary requiring or allowing Party A to purchase, sell, receive or deliver any Shares or other securities to or from Party B, Party A may designate any of its affiliates to purchase, sell, receive or deliver such Shares or other securities and otherwise to perform Party A's obligations in respect of the Transaction and any such designee may assume such obligations; *provided* that Party B will neither (x) be required to pay an additional amount in respect of an Indemnifiable Tax under Section 2(d)(i)(4) of the Agreement under the law as of the date of the transfer or assignment, except to the extent that such additional amount was payable by Party B immediately before the designation of the designee, nor (y) receive a payment from which an amount has been deducted or withheld for or on account of any Tax in respect of which Party A or such designee is not required to pay an additional amount, except to the extent that such additional amount was not payable by Party A immediately before the designation of the designee, in either case, as a result of such designation. Party A shall be discharged of its obligations to Party B to the extent of any such performance.

<u>Indemnity</u>:

Party B agrees to indemnify Party A and its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, agents and controlling parties (Party A and each such affiliate or person being an "Indemnified Party") from and against any and all losses, claims, damages and liabilities, joint and several, incurred by or asserted against such Indemnified Party arising out of, in connection with, or relating to, any breach of any covenant or representation made by Party B in this Confirmation or the Agreement and will reimburse any Indemnified Party for all reasonable expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) as they are incurred in connection with the investigation of, preparation for, or defense of any pending or threatened claim or any action or proceeding arising therefrom, whether or not such Indemnified Party is a party thereto. Party B will not be liable under this Indemnity paragraph to the extent that any loss, claim, damage, liability or expense is found in a final and nonappealable judgment by a court to have resulted from Party A's material breach of any covenant or representation made by Party A in this Confirmation or the Agreement or any willful misconduct, fraud, gross negligence or bad faith of any Indemnified Party. For the avoidance of doubt, any payments due as a result of this provision may not be used to set off any obligation of Party A upon settlement of the Transaction. Any indemnification required to be paid hereunder shall be without duplication of amounts that are required to be paid under the corresponding provisions of the Underwriting Agreement.

<u>Notice</u>:

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| Non-Reliance: | Applicable. |
| Additional Acknowledgments: | Applicable. |
| Agreements and Acknowledgments<br> Regarding Hedging Activities: | Applicable. |

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4. The Agreement is further supplemented by the following provisions:

<u>No Collateral or Setoff</u>:

Notwithstanding Section 6(f) or any other provision of the Agreement or any other agreement between the parties to the contrary, the obligations of Party B hereunder are not secured by any collateral. Obligations under the Transaction shall not be set off against any other obligations of the parties, whether arising under the Agreement, this Confirmation, under any other agreement between the parties hereto, by operation of law or otherwise, and no other obligations of the parties shall be set off against obligations under the Transaction, whether arising under the Agreement, this Confirmation, under any other agreement between the parties hereto, by operation of law or otherwise, and each party hereby waives any such right of setoff. In calculating any amounts under Section 6(e) of the Agreement, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, (a) separate amounts shall be calculated as set forth in such Section 6(e) with respect to (i) the Transaction and (ii) all other Transactions, and (b) such separate amounts shall be payable pursuant to Section 6(d)(ii) of the Agreement.

<u>Status of Claims in Bankruptcy</u>:

Party A acknowledges and agrees that this confirmation is not intended to convey to Party A rights with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby that are senior to the claims of common stockholders in any U.S. bankruptcy proceedings of Party B; *provided* that nothing herein shall limit or shall be deemed to limit Party A's right to pursue remedies in the event of a breach by Party B of its obligations and agreements with respect to this Confirmation and the Agreement; and *provided further* that nothing herein shall limit or shall be deemed to limit Party A's rights in respect of any transaction other than the Transaction.

<u>Delivery of Cash</u>:

For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Confirmation shall be interpreted as requiring Party B to deliver cash in respect of the settlement of the Transaction, except in circumstances where the required cash settlement thereof is permitted for classification of the contract as equity by ASC 815-40 (formerly EITF 00-19) as in effect on the Trade Date (including, without limitation, where Party B so elects to deliver cash or fails timely to elect to deliver Shares in respect of such settlement). For the avoidance of doubt, the preceding sentence shall not be construed as limiting (i) the Indemnity provision in Section 3 hereof or (ii) any damages that may be payable by Party B as a result of breach of this Confirmation.

<u>Limit on Beneficial Ownership</u>:

Notwithstanding any other provisions hereof, Party A shall not have the "right to acquire" (within the meaning of NYSE Rule 312.04(g)) Shares hereunder and Party A shall not be entitled to take delivery of any Shares deliverable hereunder (in each case, whether in connection with the purchase of Shares on any Settlement Date or any Termination Settlement Date, any Private Placement Settlement or otherwise) to the extent (but only to the extent) that, after such receipt of any Shares hereunder, (i) the Share Amount would exceed the Applicable Share Limit or (ii) the Section 16 Percentage would exceed 4.9%. Any purported delivery hereunder shall be void and have no effect to the extent (but only to the extent) that, after such delivery, (i) the Share Amount would exceed the Applicable Share Limit or (ii) the Section 16 Percentage would exceed 4.9%. If any delivery owed to Party A hereunder is not made, in whole or in part, as a result of this provision, Party B's obligation to make such delivery shall not be extinguished and Party B shall make such delivery as promptly as practicable after, but in no event later than one Exchange Business Day after, Party A gives notice to Party B that, after such delivery, (i) the Share Amount would not exceed the Applicable Share Limit and (ii) the Section 16 Percentage would not exceed

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4.9%. The "Section 16 Percentage" as of any day is the fraction, expressed as a percentage, (A) the numerator of which is the number of Shares that Party A and any of its affiliates or any other person subject to aggregation with Party A for purposes of the "beneficial ownership" test under Section 13 of the Exchange Act, or any "group" (within the meaning of Section 13 of the Exchange Act) of which Party A is or may be deemed to be a part beneficially owns (within the meaning of Section 13 of the Exchange Act), without duplication, on such day (or, to the extent that for any reason the equivalent calculation under Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder results in a higher number, such higher number) and (B) the denominator of which is the number of Shares outstanding on such day. Without limitation of the other provisions of this paragraph, unless Party A shall have paid in full the settlement payment due to Party B in respect of the Shares that would have been required to be delivered absent the provisions of this paragraph despite any delay in delivery of Shares as a result of the application of this paragraph and notwithstanding its rights pursuant to the immediately succeeding paragraph, Party A agrees to use good faith and commercially reasonable efforts to cause the limits in clauses (i) and (ii) of the first sentence of this paragraph to not be exceeded at the time of any settlement that would otherwise be made by Party B hereunder, and, if any such limits are exceeded at such time, to use good faith and commercially reasonable efforts to minimize both the amount of such excess and the duration of the period during which such excess exists, in each case, solely to the extent such excess exists or would exist as a result of transactions or activities undertaken by Party A and/or any affiliate thereof not in connection with the Transaction or any other transaction or agreement entered into with Party B or at Party B's behest.

In addition, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if any delivery owed to Party A hereunder is not made, in whole or in part, as a result of the immediately preceding paragraph, Party A shall be permitted to make any payment due in respect of such Shares to Party B in two or more tranches that correspond in amount to the number of Shares delivered by Party B to Party A pursuant to the immediately preceding paragraph.

<u>Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act</u>:

In connection with Section 739 of the Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010 (the "WSTAA"), the parties hereby agree that neither the enactment of the WSTAA or any regulation under the WSTAA, nor any requirement under the WSTAA or an amendment made by the WSTAA, shall limit or otherwise impair either party's otherwise applicable rights to terminate, renegotiate, modify, amend or supplement this Confirmation or the Agreement, as applicable, arising from a termination event, force majeure, illegality, increased costs, regulatory change or similar event under this Confirmation, the 2002 Definitions incorporated herein, or the Agreement (including, but not limited to, rights arising from any Acceleration Event or Illegality (as defined in the Agreement)).

<u>Miscellaneous</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Addresses for Notices</u>. For the purpose of Section 12(a) of the Agreement:

Address for notices or communications to Party A:

Citibank, N.A.

388 Greenwich Street, 8th Floor

New York, New York 10013

Attention: Theodore Finkelstein, Eric Natelson and Bianca Gotuaco

Email: theodore.finkelstein@citi.com; eric.natelson@citi.com;

bianca.gotuaco@citi.com

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Address for notices or communications to Party B:

VICI Properties Inc.

535 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor

New York, New York 10022

Telephone: (646) 949-4631

Email: corplaw@viciproperties.com

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)  **<u>Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury</u>. Each party waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right it may have to a trial by jury in respect of any suit, action or proceeding relating to this Confirmation.** Each party (i) certifies that no representative, agent or attorney of the other party has represented,
expressly or otherwise, that such other party would not, in the event of such a suit action or proceeding, seek to enforce the foregoing waiver and (ii) acknowledges that it and the other party have been induced to enter into this Confirmation
by, among other things, the mutual waivers and certifications herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Offices</u>.

The Office of Party A for the Transaction is: New York.

The Office of Party B for the Transaction is: Inapplicable, Party B is not a Multibranch Party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Party A is authorized for the conduct of certain activities by the Prudential Regulation Authority. It is
subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and by the Prudential Regulation Authority.

<u>Acknowledgements</u>:

The parties hereto intend for:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Transaction to be a "securities contract" as defined in Section 741(7) of Title 11 of the
United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"), qualifying for the protections under Section 555 of the Bankruptcy Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) a party's right to liquidate the Transaction and to exercise any other remedies upon the occurrence of any
Event of Default under the Agreement with respect to the other party to constitute a "contractual right" as defined in the Bankruptcy Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Party A to be a "financial institution" within the meaning of Section 101(22) of the Bankruptcy
Code; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) all payments for, under or in connection with the Transaction, all payments for the Shares and the transfer of
such Shares to constitute "settlement payments" as defined in the Bankruptcy Code.

<u>Severability</u>:

If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Confirmation, or the application thereof to any party or circumstance, shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part for any reason, the remaining terms, provisions, covenants, and conditions hereof shall continue in full force and effect as if this Confirmation had been executed with the invalid or unenforceable provision eliminated, so long as this Confirmation as so modified continues to express, without material change, the original intentions of the parties as to the subject matter of this Confirmation and the deletion of such portion of this Confirmation will not substantially impair the respective

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benefits or expectations of parties to the Agreement; *provided, however,* that this severability provision shall not be applicable if any provision of Section 2, 5, 6 or 13 of the Agreement (or any definition or provision in Section 14 of the Agreement to the extent that it relates to, or is used in or in connection with any such Section) shall be so held to be invalid or unenforceable.

<u>Governing Law/Jurisdiction</u>:

This Confirmation and any claim, controversy or dispute arising under or related to this Confirmation and the Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without reference to the conflict of laws provisions thereof. The parties hereto irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York and the United States Court for the Southern District of New York in connection with all matters relating hereto and waive any objection to the laying of venue in, and any claim of inconvenient forum with respect to, these courts.

<u>Counterparts</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail or transmission (including any electronic
signature covered by the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, the Electronic Signatures and Records Act or other applicable law, e.g., DocuSign and AdobeSign) (any such signature, an "Electronic Signature")
or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes. The words "execution," "signed," "signature" and words
of like import in this Confirmation or in any other certificate, agreement or document related to this Confirmation shall include any Electronic Signature, except to the extent electronic notices are expressly prohibited under this Confirmation or
the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, either party may deliver to the other party a notice
relating to any Event of Default or Termination Event under this Confirmation by e-mail.

<u>Disclosure</u>:

Effective from the date of commencement of discussions concerning the Transaction, each of Party A and Party B and each of their employees, representatives, or other agents may disclose to any and all persons, without limitation of any kind, the tax treatment and tax structure of the Transaction and all materials of any kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) relating to such tax treatment and tax structure.

<u>Commodity Exchange Act</u>:

Each of Party A and Party B agrees and represents that it is an "eligible contract participant" as defined in Section 1a(18) of the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (the "CEA"), the Agreement and the Transaction are subject to individual negotiation by the parties and have not been executed or traded on a "trading facility" as defined in Section 1a(51) of the CEA.

<u>Tax Matters</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Payer Tax Representations</u>. For the purpose of Section 3(e) of the Agreement, each of Party A and
Party B makes the following representation: It is not required by any applicable law, as modified by the practice of any relevant governmental revenue authority, of any Relevant Jurisdiction to make any deduction or withholding for or on account of
any Tax from any payment (other than interest under Section 9(h) of the Agreement or amounts payable

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hereunder that may be considered to be interest for U.S. federal income tax purposes) to be made by it to the other party under the Agreement. In making this representation, it may rely on (A) the accuracy of any representations made by the other party pursuant to Section 3(f) of the Agreement, (B) the satisfaction of the agreement contained in Section 4(a)(i) or Section 4(a)(iii) of the Agreement and the accuracy and effectiveness of any document provided by the other party pursuant to Section 4(a)(i) or Section 4(a)(iii) of the Agreement and (C) the satisfaction of the agreement of the other party contained in Section 4(d) of the Agreement, except that it will not be a breach of this representation where reliance is placed on clause (B) above and the other party does not deliver a form or document under Section 4(a)(iii) of the Agreement by reason of material prejudice to its legal or commercial position.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Payee Tax Representations</u>. For the purpose of Section 3(f) of the Agreement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Party A makes the following representations:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) It is a "U.S. person" (as that term is used in section 1.1441-4(a)(3)(ii) of the United States Treasury Regulations) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) It is a national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) It is an exempt recipient under section 1.6049-4(c)(1)(ii)(M) of the
United States Treasury Regulations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Party B makes the following representations:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) It is a "U.S. person" (as that term is used in section 1.1441-4(a)(3)(ii) of the United States Treasury Regulations) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) It is a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes and is organized under the laws of
the State of Maryland.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) It is an exempt recipient under section 1.6049-4(c)(1)(ii)(J) of the
United States Treasury Regulations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Withholding Tax imposed on payments to non-US counterparties under the United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act</u>. "Tax" as used in in paragraph "(a) Payer Tax Representations" under the heading "Tax Matters," and "Indemnifiable Tax", as defined in Section 14
of the Agreement, shall not include any U.S. federal withholding tax imposed or collected pursuant to Sections 1471 through 1474 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), any current or future regulations or
official interpretations thereof, any agreement entered into pursuant to Section 1471(b) of the Code, or any fiscal or regulatory legislation, rules or practices adopted pursuant to any intergovernmental agreement entered into in connection
with the implementation of such Sections of the Code (a "FATCA Withholding Tax"). For the avoidance of doubt, a FATCA Withholding Tax is a Tax the deduction or withholding of which is required by applicable law for the purposes of
Section 2(d) of the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>871(m) Protocol</u>. To the extent that either party to the Agreement with respect to the Transaction is not
an adhering party to the ISDA 2015 Section 871(m) Protocol published by ISDA on November 2, 2015 and available at www.isda.org, as may be amended, supplemented, replaced or superseded from time to time (the "871(m) Protocol"),
the parties agree that the provisions and amendments contained in the Attachment to the 871(m) Protocol are incorporated into and apply to the Agreement with respect to the Transaction as if set forth

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in full herein. The parties further agree that, solely for purposes of applying such provisions and amendments to the Agreement with respect to the Transaction, references to "each Covered Master Agreement" in the 871(m) Protocol will be deemed to be references to the Agreement with respect to the Transaction, and references to the "Implementation Date" in the 871(m) Protocol will be deemed to be references to the Trade Date of the Transaction. For greater certainty, if there is any inconsistency between this provision and the provisions in any other agreement between the parties to which the Transaction relates, this provision shall prevail unless such other agreement expressly overrides the provisions of the Attachment to the 871(m) Protocol.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Tax documentation</u>. For the purposes of Sections 4(a)(i) and 4(a)(ii) of the Agreement, Party B shall
provide to Party A a valid and duly executed U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-9, or any successor thereto, (i) on or before the date of execution of this Confirmation; (ii) promptly upon
reasonable demand by Party A; and (iii) promptly upon learning that any such tax form previously provided by Party B has become invalid, obsolete, or incorrect. Additionally, Party B shall, promptly upon request by Party A, provide such other
tax forms and documents reasonably requested by Party A.

<u>Other Forwards / Dealers</u>:

Party A acknowledges that Party B has entered, or may in the future enter, into one or more similar forward transactions for the Shares (each, an "Other Forward" and collectively, the "Other Forwards") with one or more dealers, and/or affiliates thereof (each, an "Other Dealer" and collectively, the "Other Dealers"). Party B agrees not to designate a "Settlement Date" with respect to any Other Forwards in respect of a "Cash Settlement" or "Net Share Settlement" if any of the period from the beginning of the corresponding "Unwind Period" to such "Settlement Date" for such Other Forward would overlap with any portion of an Unwind Period for the Transaction; *provided, however,* that Party B may allow for such overlap with an Other Forward with no more than one Other Dealer (each such period, an "Overlap Unwind Period"), so long as Party B (i) notifies Party A at least one Scheduled Trading Day prior to the commencement of such Overlap Unwind Period of the first Scheduled Trading Day and the length of such Overlap Unwind Period, and (ii) each of Party A and such Other Dealer shall be permitted to purchase Shares to unwind its respective hedge positions in respect of the Transaction or such Other Forward, as the case may be, only on alternating Scheduled Trading Days during such Overlap Unwind Period, commencing on the first or second Scheduled Trading Day of such Overlap Unwind Period, as notified to Party A by Party B at least one Scheduled Trading Day prior to the commencement of such Overlap Unwind Period (which alternating Scheduled Trading Days, for the avoidance of doubt, will be every other Scheduled Trading Day).

<u>U.S. Stay Regulations</u>:

The parties agree that the terms of Section 1 and Section 2 and the related defined terms (together, the "Bilateral Terms") of the form of bilateral template entitled "Full-Length Omnibus (for use between U.S. G-SIBs and Corporate Groups)" published by ISDA on November 2, 2018 (currently available on the 2018 ISDA U.S. Resolution Stay Protocol (the "Protocol") page at www.isda.org and, a copy of which is available upon request), the effect of which is to amend the qualified financial contracts between the parties thereto to conform with the requirements of the QFC Stay Rules, are hereby incorporated into and form a part of this Confirmation, and for such purposes this Confirmation shall be deemed a "Covered Agreement," Party A shall be deemed a "Covered Entity" and Party B shall be deemed a "Counterparty Entity." In the event that, after the date of this Confirmation, both parties hereto become adhering parties to the Protocol, the terms of the Protocol will replace the terms of this paragraph. In the event of any inconsistencies between this Confirmation and the terms of the Protocol or the Bilateral Terms (each, the "QFC Stay Terms"), as applicable, the QFC Stay Terms will govern. Terms used in this paragraph without

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definition shall have the meanings assigned to them under the QFC Stay Rules. For purposes of this paragraph, references to "this Confirmation" include any related credit enhancements entered into between the parties or provided by one to the other. In addition, the parties agree that the terms of this paragraph shall be incorporated into any related covered affiliate credit enhancements, with all references to Party A replaced by references to the covered affiliate support provider.

"QFC Stay Rules" mean the regulations codified at 12 C.F.R. 252.2, 252.81–8, 12 C.F.R. 382.1-7 and 12 C.F.R. 47.1-8, which, subject to limited exceptions, require an express recognition of the stay-and-transfer powers of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the Orderly Liquidation Authority under Title II of the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the override of default rights related directly or indirectly to the entry of an affiliate into certain insolvency proceedings and any restrictions on the transfer of any covered affiliate credit enhancements.

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Please confirm that the foregoing correctly sets forth the terms of our agreement by signing and returning this Confirmation.

Yours faithfully,

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| **CITIBANK, N.A.** | **CITIBANK, N.A.** |
| By: | /s/ Eric Natelson |
| Name: | Eric Natelson |
| Title: | Authorized Signatory |

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Confirmed and Acknowledged as of the date first written above:

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| **VICI PROPERTIES INC.** | **VICI PROPERTIES INC.** |
| By: | /s/ David A. Kieske |
| Name: | David A. Kieske |
| Title: | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |

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**ANNEX A** 

PRIVATE PLACEMENT PROCEDURES

(i) If Party B delivers the Restricted Shares pursuant to this clause (i) (a "Private Placement
Settlement"), then delivery of Restricted Shares by Party B shall be effected in customary private placement procedures with respect to such Restricted Shares commercially reasonably acceptable to Party A; *provided* that if, on or before
the date that a Private Placement Settlement would occur, Party B has taken, or caused to be taken, any action that would make unavailable either the exemption pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act for the sale by Party B to Party A
(or any affiliate designated by Party A) of the Restricted Shares or the exemption pursuant to Section 4(a)(1) or Section 4(a)(3) of the Securities Act for resales of the Restricted Shares by Party A (or any such affiliate of Party A) or
Party B fails to deliver the Restricted Shares when due or otherwise fails to perform obligations within its control in a commercially reasonable manner in respect of a Private Placement Settlement, it shall be an Event of Default with respect to
Party B and Section 6 of the Agreement shall apply. The Private Placement Settlement of such Restricted Shares shall include customary representations, covenants, blue sky and other governmental filings and/or registrations, indemnities to
Party A, due diligence rights (for Party A or any designated buyer of the Restricted Shares by Party A), opinions and certificates, and such other documentation as is reasonable and customary for private placements of similar size, all commercially
reasonably acceptable to Party A. In the case of a Private Placement Settlement, Party A shall, in its good faith discretion, adjust the number of Restricted Shares to be delivered to Party A hereunder and/or the Forward Price in a commercially
reasonable manner to reflect the fact that such Restricted Shares may not be freely returned to securities lenders by Party A and may only be saleable by Party A at a discount to reflect the lack of liquidity in Restricted Shares. Notwithstanding
the Agreement or this Confirmation, the date of delivery of such Restricted Shares shall be the Clearance System Business Day following notice by Party A to Party B of the number of Restricted Shares to be delivered pursuant to this clause (i). For
the avoidance of doubt, delivery of Restricted Shares shall be due as set forth in the previous sentence and not be due on the Settlement Date or Termination Settlement Date that would otherwise be applicable.

(ii) If Party B delivers any Restricted Shares in respect of the Transaction, unless it is advised in writing by
outside counsel that any of the following actions would violate applicable securities laws because of a change in law or a change in the policy of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff occurring after the Trade Date, Party B agrees
that (i) such Shares may be transferred by and among Party A and its affiliates and (ii) after the minimum "holding period" within the meaning of Rule 144(d) under the Securities Act has elapsed after the applicable Settlement
Date, Party B shall promptly remove, or cause the transfer agent for the Shares to remove, any legends referring to any transfer restrictions from such Shares upon delivery by Party A (or such affiliate of Party A) to Party B or such transfer agent
of seller's and broker's representation letters customarily delivered by Party A or its affiliates in connection with resales of restricted securities pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, each without any further requirement for
the delivery of any certificate, consent, agreement, opinion of counsel, notice or any other document, any transfer tax stamps or payment of any other amount or any other action by Party A (or such affiliate of Party A).

## Exhibit 1.5

**Exhibit 1.5** 

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| **Date:** | **January 12, 2023**  |

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| **To:** | **VICI Properties Inc.**  |

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535 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor

New York, New York 10022

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| **From:** | **JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association**  |

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383 Madison Avenue

New York, New York 10179

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| **Re:** | **Registered Forward Transaction**  |

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Ladies and Gentlemen:

The purpose of this letter agreement (this "Confirmation") is to confirm the terms and conditions of the transaction entered into between us on the Trade Date specified below (the "Transaction"). This Confirmation constitutes a "Confirmation" as referred to in the ISDA Master Agreement specified below.

1. The definitions and provisions contained in the 2002 ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions (the "2002
Definitions") and the 2006 ISDA Definitions (the "2006 Definitions" and, together with the 2002 Definitions, the "Definitions"), each as published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc.
("ISDA"), are incorporated into this Confirmation.

Each party further agrees that this Confirmation together with the Agreement (as defined below) evidence a complete binding agreement between Party A and Party B as to the subject matter and terms of the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates, and shall supersede all prior or contemporaneous written or oral communications with respect thereto. This Confirmation shall supplement, form a part of, and be subject to an agreement in the form of the 2002 ISDA Master Agreement (the "Agreement") as if Party A and Party B had executed an agreement in such form on the Trade Date.

In the event of any inconsistency between the Agreement, this Confirmation, the 2002 Definitions and the 2006 Definitions, the following will prevail for purposes of the Transaction in the order of precedence indicated: (i) this Confirmation; (ii) the 2002 Definitions; (iii) the 2006 Definitions and (iv) the Agreement. The parties hereby agree that no Transaction other than the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates shall be governed by the Agreement. For purposes of the 2002 Definitions, the Transaction is a Share Forward Transaction. For the avoidance of doubt, if there exists any ISDA Master Agreement between Party A and Party B, or any confirmation or other agreement between Party A and Party B pursuant to which an ISDA Master Agreement is deemed to exist between Party A and Party B, then notwithstanding anything to the contrary in such ISDA Master Agreement, such confirmation or agreement or any other agreement to which Party A and Party B are parties, the Transaction shall not be considered a Transaction under, or otherwise governed by, such existing or deemed ISDA Master Agreement, and the occurrence of any Event of Default or Termination Event under the Agreement with respect to either party or the Transaction shall not, by itself, give rise to any right or obligation under any such other agreement or deemed agreement.

Party A and Party B each represent to the other that it has entered into the Transaction in reliance upon such tax, accounting, regulatory, legal, and financial advice as it deems necessary and not upon any view expressed by the other.

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2. The terms of the particular Transaction to which this Confirmation relates are as follows:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>General Terms</u>: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Party A: | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Party B: | VICI Properties Inc. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trade Date: | January 13, 2023. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Effective Date: | January 18, 2023. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Base Amount: | Initially, 6,587,500 Shares (the "Initial Base Amount") *provided* that the Base Amount shall be increased on each Option Closing Date (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement (as defined below)) by the related number of Additional Borrowed Shares (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement) in respect of which the Underwriters (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement) have exercised their option pursuant to Section 3 of the Underwriting Agreement (the "Additional Base Amount"); *provided, further*, that the Base Amount is subject to reduction as provided in both the next paragraph and Section 3 herein. |
|  | On each Settlement Date, the Base Amount shall be reduced by the number of Settlement Shares for such Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maturity Date: | January 16, 2024 (or, if such date is not a Scheduled Trading Day, the next following Scheduled Trading Day). |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Forward Price: | On the Effective Date, the Initial Forward Price, and on any other day, the Forward Price as of the immediately preceding calendar day *multiplied by* the sum of (i) 1 *and* (ii) the Daily Rate for such day; *provided* that on each Forward Price Reduction Date, the Forward Price in effect on such date shall be the Forward Price otherwise in effect on such date, *minus* the Forward Price Reduction Amount for such Forward Price Reduction Date; and *provided*, *further*, that if the Base Amount is increased in respect of any Additional Borrowed Shares, the Forward Price shall be adjusted by the Calculation Agent on the Option Closing Date for such Additional Borrowed Shares to account for the fact that the application of the Daily Rate under this clause shall not apply prior to such Option Closing Date with respect to the applicable Additional Base Amount. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Initial Forward Price: | USD 31.845 per Share. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Daily Rate: | For any day, (i)(A) the Overnight Bank Rate for such day, *minus* (B) the Spread, *divided by* (ii) 365. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Overnight Bank Rate: | For any day, the rate set forth for such day opposite the caption "Overnight Bank Funding Rate", as such rate is displayed on Bloomberg Screen "OBFR01 ", or any successor page; *provided* that, if no rate appears for a particular day on such page, the rate for the immediately preceding day for which a rate does so appear shall be used for such day. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Spread: | 75 basis points. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepayment: | Not Applicable. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Variable Obligation: | Not Applicable. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Forward Price Reduction Date: | Each date (other than the Trade Date) set forth on Schedule I under the heading "Forward Price Reduction Date." |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Forward Price Reduction Amount: | For each Forward Price Reduction Date, the Forward Price Reduction Amount set forth opposite such date on Schedule I. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shares: | Common stock, USD 0.01 par value per share, of Party B (also referred to herein as the "Issuer") (Exchange identifier: "VICI"). |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exchange: | New York Stock Exchange. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Related Exchange(s): | All Exchanges. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clearance System: | DTC. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Calculation Agent: | Party A. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Settlement Terms</u>: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement Date: | Any Scheduled Trading Day following the Effective Date and up to and including the Maturity Date, as designated by (a) Party A pursuant to "Termination Settlement" below or (b) Party B in a written notice (a "Settlement Notice") that satisfies the Settlement Notice Requirements and is delivered to Party A at least (i) two Scheduled Trading Days prior to such Settlement Date, which may be the Maturity Date, if Physical Settlement applies, and (ii) 15 Scheduled Trading Days prior to such Settlement Date, which may be the Maturity Date, if Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement applies; *provided* that (i) the Maturity Date shall be a Settlement Date if on such date the Base Amount is greater than zero, (ii) if Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement applies and Party A shall have fully unwound its hedge during an Unwind Period by a date that is more than two Scheduled Trading Days prior to a Settlement Date specified above, Party A may, by written notice to Party B, specify any Scheduled Trading Day prior to such originally specified Settlement Date as the Settlement Date and (iii) if, in respect of a Cash Settlement or a Net Share Settlement, a Disrupted Day Deadline is reached or there is a Share Price Trigger (as defined below), then the corresponding Settlement Date shall be changed to the date that is one Settlement Cycle following such Disrupted Day Deadline or such Share Price Trigger, as the case may be (unless the originally scheduled Settlement Date would have been on or before such date). |

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|  | "Disrupted Day Deadline" means the eighth day in the occurrence of eight consecutive Disrupted Days during an Unwind Period. |
|  | "Share Price Trigger" shall mean the occurrence at any time during an Unwind Period of a date on which the traded price per Share on the Exchange is less than or equal to 50% of the Initial Forward Price. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement Shares: | With respect to any Settlement Date, a number of Shares, not to exceed the Base Amount, designated as such by Party B in the related Settlement Notice or by Party A pursuant to "Termination Settlement" below; *provided* that the Settlement Shares so designated shall, in the case of a designation by Party B, be at least equal to the lesser of 1,000,000 and the Base Amount at that time; *provided further* that on the Maturity Date the number of Settlement Shares shall be equal to the Base Amount on such date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement: | Physical Settlement, Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement, at the election of Party B as set forth in a Settlement Notice delivered after the Effective Date that satisfies the Settlement Notice Requirements; *provided* that Physical Settlement shall apply (i) if no Settlement Method is validly selected, (ii) with respect to any Settlement Shares in respect of which Party A has not unwound its commercially reasonable hedge by the end of the Unwind Period in a manner that, in the reasonable judgment of Party A based on advice of counsel, is consistent with the requirements for qualifying for the safe harbor provided by Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act (taking into account any additional Share Forward or other equity derivative transaction (each, an "Additional Equity Derivative Transaction")) or in the commercially reasonable judgment of Party A due to the occurrence of Disrupted Days or to the lack of sufficient liquidity in the Shares on any Exchange Business Day during the Unwind Period or due to a Disrupted Day Deadline or Share Price Trigger reducing the duration of the Unwind Period, (iii) to any Termination Settlement Date (as defined below under "Termination Settlement"), or (iv) if the Maturity Date is a Settlement Date other than as the result of a valid Settlement Notice in respect of such Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement Notice Requirements: | Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, a Settlement Notice delivered by Party B that specifies Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement will not be effective to establish a Settlement Date or require Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement unless Party B delivers to Party A with such Settlement Notice a representation signed by Party B substantially in the form set forth in clause (a) under the heading "Representations, Warranties and Agreements of Party B." |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Unwind Period: | Each Exchange Business Day that is not a Suspension Day during the period from and including the first Exchange Business Day following the date Party B validly elects Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement in respect of a Settlement Date through the second Scheduled Trading Day preceding such Settlement Date (or the immediately preceding Exchange Business Day if such Scheduled Trading Day is not an Exchange Business Day); subject to "Termination Settlement" below. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Suspension Day: | Any Exchange Business Day on which Party A determines in a reasonable manner based on advice of counsel that Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement would violate applicable securities laws. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Market Disruption Event: | Section 6.3(a) of the 2002 Definitions is hereby amended by replacing the first sentence in its entirety with the following: "'Market Disruption Event' means in respect of a Share or an Index, the occurrence or existence of (i) a Trading Disruption, (ii) an Exchange Disruption, (iii) an Early Closure or (iv) a Regulatory Disruption, in each case, that the Calculation Agent determines is material." |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Early Closure: | Section 6.3(d) of the 2002 Definitions is hereby amended by deleting the remainder of the provision following the term "Scheduled Closing Time" in the fourth line thereof. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Regulatory Disruption: | Any event that Party A determines, in its good faith and reasonable judgment based on advice of counsel, makes it appropriate with regard to any legal, regulatory or self- regulatory requirements or related policies and procedures generally applicable in similar situations and applied in a non- discriminatory manner for Party A to refrain from or decrease any market activity in connection with the Transaction. Subject to applicable legal requirements and Party A's internal policies and guidelines, Party A shall promptly notify Party B upon the occurrence of a Regulatory Disruption and shall subsequently promptly notify Party B on the day Party A believes that the circumstances giving rise to such Regulatory Disruption have changed. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exchange Act: | The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Securities Act: | The Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Physical Settlement: | On any Settlement Date in respect of which Physical Settlement applies, Party B shall deliver to Party A through the Clearance System the Settlement Shares for such Settlement Date, and Party A shall pay to Party B, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account |

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|  | designated by Party B, an amount in cash equal to the Physical Settlement Amount for such Settlement Date, on a delivery versus payment basis. If, on any Settlement Date, the Shares to be delivered by Party B to Party A hereunder are not so delivered (the "Deferred Shares"), and a Forward Price Reduction Date occurs during the period from, and including, such Settlement Date to, but excluding, the date such Shares are actually delivered to Party A, then the portion of the Physical Settlement Amount payable by Party A to Party B in respect of the Deferred Shares shall be reduced by an amount equal to the Forward Price Reduction Amount for such Forward Price Reduction Date, *multiplied by* the number of Deferred Shares. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Physical Settlement Amount: | For any Settlement Date in respect of which Physical Settlement applies, an amount in cash equal to the product of (i) the Forward Price on such Settlement Date and (ii) the number of Settlement Shares for such Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash Settlement: | On any Settlement Date in respect of which Cash Settlement applies, if the Cash Settlement Amount for such Settlement Date is a positive number, Party A will pay such Cash Settlement Amount to Party B. If the Cash Settlement Amount is a negative number, Party B will pay the absolute value of such Cash Settlement Amount to Party A. Such amounts shall be paid on the Settlement Date by wire transfer of immediately available funds. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash Settlement Amount: | An amount determined by the Calculation Agent equal to: |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) (i)(A) the weighted average (weighted on the same basis as clause (B)) of the Forward Prices on each day during the applicable Unwind Period (calculated assuming no reduction to the Forward Price for any Forward Price Reduction Date that occurs during such Unwind Period, which is accounted for in clause (b) below), *minus* a commercially reasonable commission, *minus* (B) the weighted average price (the "Unwind Purchase Price") at which Party A purchases Shares during the Unwind Period to unwind its commercially reasonable hedge with respect to the portion of the Base Amount to be settled during the Unwind Period (including, for the avoidance of doubt, purchases on any Disrupted Day in part), taking into account Shares anticipated to be delivered or received if Net Share Settlement applies, and the restrictions of Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act agreed to hereunder, *multiplied by* (ii) the Settlement Shares for the relevant Settlement Date; minus |

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) the product of (i) the Forward Price Reduction Amount for any Forward Price Reduction Date that occurs during such Unwind Period *and* (ii) the number of Settlement Shares for such Settlement Date with respect to which Party A has not unwound its hedge, including the settlement of such unwinds, as of such Forward Price Reduction Date. |
|  | The times and prices at which Party A (or its agent or affiliate) purchases any Shares during any Unwind Period in connection with unwinding its commercially reasonable hedge position shall be determined by Party A in a commercially reasonable manner. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net Share Settlement: | On any Settlement Date in respect of which Net Share Settlement applies, if the number of Net Share Settlement Shares is a (i) negative number, Party B shall deliver a number of Shares to Party A equal to the absolute value of the Net Share Settlement Shares, or (ii) positive number, Party A shall deliver to Party B the Net Share Settlement Shares; *provided* that if Party A determines in its good faith and commercially reasonable judgment that it would be required to deliver Net Share Settlement Shares to Party B, Party A may elect to deliver a portion of such Net Share Settlement Shares on one or more dates prior to the applicable Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net Share Settlement Shares: | For any Settlement Date in respect of which Net Share Settlement applies, a number of Shares equal to the Cash Settlement Amount *divided by* the Unwind Purchase Price, with the number of Shares rounded to the nearest Share in the event such calculation results in a fractional number. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Settlement Currency: | USD. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Failure to Deliver: | Applicable if Party A is required to deliver Shares hereunder; otherwise, Inapplicable. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Adjustments</u>: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Method of Adjustment: | Calculation Agent Adjustment; notwithstanding anything in the 2002 Definitions to the contrary, the Calculation Agent may make an adjustment pursuant to Calculation Agent Adjustment to any one or more of the Base Amount, the Forward Price and any other variable relevant to the settlement or payment terms of the Transaction. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Additional Adjustment: | If, in the commercially reasonable judgment of Party A, the stock loan fee to Party A (or an affiliate thereof), excluding the federal funds or other interest rate component payable by the relevant stock lender to Party A or such affiliate (the "Stock Loan Fee"), over any two-week period, of borrowing a number of Shares equal to the Base Amount to hedge in a commercially reasonable manner its exposure to the Transaction exceeds a weighted average rate equal to 50 basis points per annum, the Calculation Agent shall reduce the |

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|  | Forward Price to the extent necessary to reasonably compensate Party A for the amount by which the Stock Loan Fee exceeded a weighted average rate equal to 50 basis points per annum during such period and shall promptly provide notice to Party B of the same. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Account Details</u>: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Payments to Party A: | To be advised under separate cover or telephone confirmed prior to each Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Payments to Party B: | To be advised under separate cover or telephone confirmed prior to each Settlement Date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Delivery of Shares to Party A: | To be advised. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Delivery of Shares to Party B: | To be advised. |

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3. Other Provisions:

<u>Conditions to Effectiveness</u>:

The effectiveness of this Confirmation on the Effective Date shall be subject to (i) the condition that the representations and warranties of Party B contained in the Underwriting Agreement dated January 12, 2023 among Party A, Party B and the other parties named therein (the "Underwriting Agreement") and any certificate delivered pursuant thereto by Party B are true and correct on the Effective Date as if made as of the Effective Date, except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to any earlier date, in which case they shall have been true and correct as of such earlier date, (ii) the condition that Party B has performed all of the obligations required to be performed by it under the Underwriting Agreement on or prior to the Effective Date, (iii) the condition that Party B has delivered to Party A one or more opinions of counsel dated as of the Effective Date with respect to matters set forth in Section 3(a) of the Agreement (which opinions for the avoidance of doubt may be contained in one or more of the opinion letters delivered pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement), (iv) the satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in Section 6 of the Underwriting Agreement, (v) the condition that the Underwriting Agreement shall not have been terminated pursuant to Section 11 or Section 12 thereof and (vi) the condition that neither of the following has occurred (A) Party A (or its affiliate) is unable after using commercially reasonable efforts to borrow and deliver for sale a number of Shares equal to the Base Amount in order to establish a commercially reasonable hedge position associated with this Confirmation, or (B) in Party A's commercially reasonable judgment either there exists a lack of sufficient liquidity in the Shares or it is impracticable to do so using commercially reasonable efforts or Party A (or its affiliate) would incur a Stock Loan Fee of more than a rate equal to 200 basis points per annum (the "Maximum Stock Loan Rate") to do so (in which event this Confirmation shall be effective, but the Base Amount for the Transaction shall be the number of Shares Party A (or an affiliate thereof) is required to deliver in accordance with Section 3 of the Underwriting Agreement).

In addition, the effectiveness of this Confirmation with respect to any Additional Base Amount shall be subject to (i)-(v) above, but with respect to or as of the relevant Option Closing Date rather than the Effective Date, as the case may be, and subject to (vi) above, but substituting "such Additional Base Amount" for "the Initial Base Amount."

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<u>Interpretive Letter</u>:

The parties agree and acknowledge that the Transaction is being entered into in accordance with the October 9, 2003 interpretive letter from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission to Goldman, Sachs & Co. Party B represents that it is eligible to conduct a primary offering of Shares on Form S-3 and that the offering contemplated by the Sales Agreement complies with Rule 415 under the Securities Act.

<u>Representations, Warranties and Agreements of Party B</u>: Party B hereby represents and warrants to, and agrees with, Party A as of the date hereof that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Party B represents to Party A on the Trade Date and on any date that Party B notifies Party A that Cash
Settlement or Net Share Settlement applies to the Transaction, that (A) Party B is not aware of any material nonpublic information regarding Party B or the Shares, (B) each of its filings under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or other
applicable securities laws that were required to be filed have been filed and that, as of the date of this representation, when considered as a whole (with the more recent such filings deemed to amend inconsistent statements contained in any earlier
such filings), there is no misstatement of material fact contained therein or omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made,
not misleading and (C) Party B is not entering into this Confirmation nor making any election hereunder to create actual or apparent trading activity in the Shares (or any security convertible into or exchangeable for Shares) or to raise or
depress or otherwise manipulate the price of the Shares (or any security convertible into or exchangeable for Shares) or otherwise in violation of the Exchange Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any Shares, when issued and delivered in accordance with the terms of the Transaction, will be duly authorized
and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and the issuance thereof will not be subject to any preemptive or similar rights.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Party B has reserved and will keep available at all times, free from preemptive rights, out of its authorized
but unissued Shares, solely for the purpose of issuance upon settlement of the Transaction as herein provided, the maximum number of Shares as shall be issuable at such time upon settlement of the Transaction as set forth below under the heading
"Maximum Share Delivery." All Shares so issuable shall, upon such issuance, be accepted for listing or quotation on the Exchange.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Party B agrees to provide Party A at least five Scheduled Trading Days' written notice (an "Issuer
Repurchase Notice") prior to executing any repurchase of Shares by Party B or any of its subsidiaries (or entering into any contract that would require, or give the option to, Party B or any of its subsidiaries, to purchase or repurchase
Shares), whether out of profits or capital or whether the consideration for such repurchase is cash, securities or otherwise (an "Issuer Repurchase"), that alone or in the aggregate would result in the Base Amount Percentage (as defined
below) being (i) equal to or greater than 7.5% of the outstanding Shares or (ii) greater by 0.5% or more than the Base Amount Percentage at the time of the immediately preceding Issuer Repurchase Notice (or in the case of the first such
Issuer Repurchase Notice, greater by 0.5% or more than the Base Amount Percentage as of the later of the date hereof or the immediately preceding Settlement Date, if any). The "Base Amount Percentage" as of any day is the fraction
(1) the numerator of which is the aggregate of the Base Amount and each "Base Amount" (as defined in the applicable Additional Equity Derivative Transaction, if any) under any outstanding Additional Equity Derivative Transactions with
Party A or any of its affiliates and (2) the denominator of which is the number of Shares outstanding on such day.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) No filing with, or approval, authorization, consent, license registration, qualification, order or decree of,
any court or governmental authority or agency, domestic or foreign, is necessary or required for the execution, delivery and performance by Party B of this Confirmation and the consummation of the Transaction (including, without limitation, the
issuance and delivery of Shares on any Settlement Date) except (i) such as have been obtained under the Securities Act, and (ii) as may be required to be obtained under state securities laws.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Party B agrees not to make any Issuer Repurchase if, immediately following such Issuer Repurchase, the Base
Amount Percentage would be equal to or greater than 8.0%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Party B is not insolvent (as defined under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, resolution or similar law),
nor will Party B be rendered insolvent as a result of the Transaction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Neither Party B nor any of its affiliated purchasers (within the meaning of Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act) shall take or refrain from taking any action (including, without limitation, any direct purchases by Party B or any of its affiliated purchasers or any purchases by a party to a
derivative transaction with Party B or any of its affiliated purchasers), either under this Confirmation, under an agreement with another party or otherwise, that would cause any purchases of Shares by Party A or any of its affiliates in connection
with any Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement of the Transaction not to meet the requirements of the safe harbor provided by Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act if such purchases were made by Party B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Party B will not engage in any "distribution" (as defined in Regulation M under the Exchange Act
("Regulation M")) that would cause a "restricted period" (as defined in Regulation M) to occur with respect to the Shares during any Unwind Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Party B (i) is capable of evaluating investment risks independently, both in general and with regard to
the Transaction, (ii) will exercise independent judgment in evaluating the recommendations of any broker-dealer or its associated persons, unless it has otherwise notified the broker-dealer in writing and (iii) has total assets of at least
USD 50 million as of the date hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) Party B acknowledges and agrees that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) during the term of the Transaction, Party A and its Affiliates may buy or sell Shares or other securities or
buy or sell options or futures contracts or enter into swaps or other derivative securities in order to establish, adjust or unwind its hedge position with respect to the Transaction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Party A and its Affiliates may also be active in the market for the Shares and Share-linked transactions other
than in connection with hedging activities in relation to the Transaction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Party A shall make its own determination as to whether, when or in what manner any hedging or market activities
in Party B's securities shall be conducted and shall do so in a manner that it deems appropriate to hedge its price and market risk with respect to the Forward Price and any other economic exposures;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) any market activities of Party A and its Affiliates with respect to the Shares may affect the market price and
volatility of the Shares, as well as the Forward Price and the Unwind Purchase Price, each in a manner that may be adverse to Party B; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) the Transaction is a derivatives transaction in which it has granted Party A the right, under certain
circumstances, to receive cash or Shares, as the case may be; Party A may purchase Shares for its own account at an average price that may be greater than, or less than, the effective price paid by Party B under the terms of the Transaction.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) The assets of Party B do not constitute "plan assets" under the Employee Retirement Income Security
Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of Labor Regulations promulgated thereunder or similar law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) Party B shall, at least one day prior to the first day of any Unwind Period, notify Party A of the total number
of Shares purchased in Rule 10b-18 purchases of blocks pursuant to the once-a-week block exception contained in Rule 10b-18(b)(4) by or for Party B or any of its affiliated purchasers during each of the four calendar weeks preceding the first day of the Unwind Period and during the calendar week in which the first day of the
Unwind Period occurs ("Rule 10b-18 purchase", "blocks" and "affiliated purchaser" each being used as defined in Rule 10b-18).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) During any Unwind Period, Party B shall (i) notify Party A prior to the opening of trading in the Shares
on any day on which Party B makes, or expects to be made, any public announcement (as defined in Rule 165(f) under the Securities Act) of any merger, acquisition, or similar transaction involving a recapitalization relating to Party B (other than
any such transaction in which the consideration consists solely of cash and there is no valuation period), (ii) promptly notify Party A following any such announcement that such announcement has been made, and (iii) promptly deliver to Party A
following the making of any such announcement information indicating (A) Party B's average daily Rule 10b-18 purchases (as defined in Rule 10b-18) during the
three full calendar months preceding the date of the announcement of such transaction and (B) Party B's block purchases (as defined in Rule 10b-18) effected pursuant to paragraph (b)(4) of Rule 10b-18 during the three full calendar months preceding the date of the announcement of such transaction. In addition, Party B shall promptly notify Party A of the earlier to occur of the completion of such
transaction and the completion of the vote by target shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) Party B is not, and after giving effect to the transactions contemplated hereby will not be, required to
register as an "investment company" as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) Without limiting the generality of Section 13.1 of the 2002 Definitions, Party B acknowledges that Party A
is not making any representations or warranties or taking any position or expressing any view with respect to the treatment of the Transaction under any accounting standards including ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share, ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and
Hedging, or ASC Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity and ASC 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (or any successor issue statements) or under FASB's
Liabilities & Equity Project.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) Party B understands that no obligations of Party A to it hereunder will be entitled to the benefit of deposit
insurance and that such obligations will not be guaranteed by any affiliate of Party A or any governmental agency.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) Party B is not aware of any federal, state or local (including non-U.S. jurisdictions) law, rule, regulation or regulatory order applicable to the Shares would give rise to any reporting, consent, registration or other requirement (including without limitation a requirement to obtain prior approval from any person or
entity) as a result of Party A or its affiliates owning or holding (however defined) Shares as part of its commercially reasonable hedging activities in connection with the Transaction, other than Sections 13 and 16 under the Exchange Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) Upon obtaining knowledge of the occurrence of any event that would constitute an Event of Default, a Potential
Event of Default or a Potential Adjustment Event, Party B will so notify Party A in writing within one Scheduled Trading Day; *provided* that should Party B be in possession of material non-public information regarding Party B, Party B shall so notify Party A without communicating such information to Party A.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t) Party B (i) has such knowledge and experience in financial and business affairs as to be capable of
evaluating the merits and risks of entering into the Transaction, (ii) has consulted with its own legal, financial, accounting and tax advisors in connection with the Transaction and (iii) is entering into the Transaction for a bona fide
business purpose.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u) Party B is not and has not been the subject of any civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of
competent jurisdiction that could reasonably be expected to impair materially Party B's ability to perform its obligations hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Ownership positions of Party B's common stock held by Party A or any of its affiliates solely in its
capacity as a nominee or fiduciary do not constitute "beneficial ownership" or "constructive ownership" by Party A for the purposes of Article VII of the Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Party B, as amended and
supplemented (the "Articles"), including without limitation Section 7.2 thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(w) Solely as it relates to the period prior to issuance and delivery by Party B to Party A of any Shares pursuant
to this Confirmation, the right to potentially receive any Shares deliverable pursuant to the terms hereof, if the Settlement Method necessitates the delivery of Shares, shall not constitute "Ownership" or "Control" of Party
B's "Securities" for the purposes of Article VIII of the Articles.

<u>Covenant of Party B</u>:

Subject to the provisions of "Private Placement Procedures" below, the parties acknowledge and agree that any Shares delivered by Party B to Party A on any Settlement Date will be newly issued Shares and when delivered by Party A (or an affiliate of Party A) to securities lenders from whom Party A (or an affiliate of Party A) borrowed Shares in connection with hedging its exposure to the Transaction will be freely saleable without further registration or other restrictions under the Securities Act, in the hands of those securities lenders, irrespective of whether such stock loan is effected by Party A or an affiliate of Party A. Accordingly, subject to the provisions of "Private Placement Procedures" below, Party B agrees that the Shares that it delivers to Party A on each Settlement Date will not bear a restrictive legend and that such Shares will be deposited in, and the delivery thereof shall be effected through the facilities of, the Clearance System.

<u>Covenants of Party A</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Unless the provisions set forth below under "Private Placement Procedures" shall be applicable, Party

hedging activities related to Party A's exposure under this Confirmation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In connection with bids and purchases of Shares in connection with any Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement
of the Transaction, Party A shall use good faith and commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its activities, or cause its affiliates to conduct their activities, in a manner consistent with the requirements of the safe harbor provided by Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, as if such provisions were applicable to such purchases.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Party A hereby represents and covenants to Party B that it has implemented policies and procedures, taking into
consideration the nature of its business, reasonably designed to ensure that individuals conducting hedging activity related to any Transaction do not have access to material non-public information regarding
Issuer or the Shares.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Within one Exchange Business Day of purchasing any Shares in connection with any Cash Settlement or Net Share
Settlement of the Transaction pursuant to the once-a-week block exception set forth in paragraph (b)(4) of Rule 10b-18, Party A
shall notify Party B of the total number of Shares so purchased.

<u>Insolvency Filing</u>:

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the Agreement or in the Definitions, upon any Insolvency Filing in respect of the Issuer, the Transaction shall automatically terminate on the date thereof without further liability of either party to this Confirmation to the other party (except for any liability in respect of any breach of representation or covenant by a party under this Confirmation prior to the date of such Insolvency Filing).

<u>Extraordinary Dividends</u>:

If an ex-dividend date for an Extraordinary Dividend occurs on or after the Trade Date and on or prior to the Maturity Date (or, if later, the last date on which Shares are delivered by Party B to Party A in settlement of the Transaction), Party A shall have the right either to designate the declaration of such event to be an Acceleration Event (as defined below) or to require Party B to pay an amount, as determined by the Calculation Agent, in cash equal to the product of such Extraordinary Dividend and the Base Amount to Party A on the earlier of (i) the date on which such Extraordinary Dividend is paid by the Issuer to holders of record of the Shares or (ii) the Maturity Date. "Extraordinary Dividend" means the per Share amount of any cash dividend or distribution declared by Party B with respect to the Shares that is specified by the board of directors of the Issuer as an "extraordinary" dividend.

<u>Acceleration Events</u>:

The following events shall each constitute an "Acceleration Event":

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Stock Borrow Events</u>. In the good faith, commercially reasonable judgment of Party A (i) Party A (or
its affiliate) is unable to hedge Party A's exposure to the Transaction because of the lack of sufficient Shares being made available for Share borrowing by lenders, or (ii) Party A (or its affiliate) would incur a Stock Loan Fee to borrow
a number of Shares equal to the Base Amount of more than a weighted average rate of the Maximum Stock Loan Rate (each, a "Stock Borrow Event");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Dividends and Other Distributions</u>. On any day occurring after the Trade Date Party B declares a
distribution, issue or dividend to existing holders of the Shares of (i) any cash dividend (other than an Extraordinary Dividend, unless designated as an Acceleration Event by Party A) to the extent all cash dividends having an ex-dividend date during the period from and including any Forward Price Reduction Date (with the Trade Date being a Forward Price Reduction Date for purposes of this clause (b) only) to, but excluding, the next
subsequent Forward Price Reduction Date exceeds, on a per Share basis, the Forward Price Reduction Amount set forth opposite the first date of any such period on Schedule I, (ii) share capital or securities of another issuer acquired or owned
(directly or indirectly) by Party B as a result of a spin-off or other similar transaction or (iii) any other type of securities (other than Shares), rights or warrants or other assets, for payment (cash
or other consideration) at less than the prevailing market price as determined by Party A in a commercially reasonable manner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>ISDA Early Termination Date</u>. Party A has the right to designate an Early Termination Date pursuant to
Section 6 of the Agreement, in which case, except as otherwise specified herein and except as a result of an Event of Default under Section 5(a)(i) of the Agreement, the provisions of "Termination Settlement" below shall apply in
lieu of the consequences specified in Section 6 of the Agreement;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Other ISDA Events</u>. The announcement of any event that if consummated, would result in an Extraordinary
Event or the occurrence of any Change in Law or a Delisting; *provided* that in case of a Delisting, in addition to the provisions of Section 12.6(a)(iii) of the 2002 Definitions, it will also constitute a Delisting if the Exchange is
located in the United States and the Shares are not immediately re-listed, re-traded or re-quoted on any of the New York Stock
Exchange, the Nasdaq Global Select Market or the NASDAQ Global Market (or their respective successors); and *provided further* that the definition of "Change in Law" provided in Section 12.9(a)(ii) of the 2002 Definitions is
hereby amended by (i) replacing the phrase "the interpretation" in the third line thereof with the phrase ", or public announcement of, the formal or informal interpretation", (ii) replacing the parenthetical beginning after
the word "regulation" in the second line thereof the words "(including, for the avoidance of doubt and without limitation, (x) any tax law or (y) adoption, effectiveness or promulgation of new regulations authorized or
mandated by existing statute)" and (iii) immediately following the word "Transaction" in clause (X) thereof, adding the phrase "in the manner contemplated by Party A on the Trade Date so long as such manner was
commercially reasonable on the Trade Date"; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Ownership Event</u>. In the reasonable judgment of Party A, on any day, the Share Amount for such day
exceeds the Applicable Share Limit for such day (if any applies).

For purposes of clause (e) above, the "Share Amount" as of any day is the number of Shares that Party A and any person whose ownership position would be aggregated with that of Party A (Party A or any such person, a "Party A Person") under any law, rule, regulation, regulatory order or organizational documents or contracts of Party B (including without limitation Article VII of the Articles) that are, in each case, applicable to ownership of Shares ("Applicable Restrictions"), owns, beneficially owns, constructively owns, controls, holds the power to vote or otherwise meets a relevant definition of ownership under any Applicable Restriction, as determined by Party A in its commercially reasonable discretion. The "Applicable Share Limit" means a number of Shares equal to (A) the minimum number of Shares that could reasonably be expected to give rise to reporting or registration obligations (other than any filing under Section 13 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, in each case, as in effect on the Trade Date) or other requirements (including obtaining prior approval from any person or entity) of a Party A Person, or could reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse effect on a Party A Person, under any Applicable Restriction, as determined by Party A (it being understood that reporting obligations under Section 13 or Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, in each case, as in effect on the Trade Date, will not be deemed to have such an adverse effect), minus (B) 1% of the number of Shares outstanding.

As of the Trade Date, Party A represents and warrants to and agrees with Party B that, assuming the accuracy of Party B's representations and warranties made hereunder and under the Underwriting Agreement and compliance by Party B with its obligations hereunder and under the Underwriting Agreement, (i) based on advice of counsel and reasonable internal inquiry in the ordinary course of Party A's business, Party A (A) does not have actual knowledge of the existence on the Trade Date of an Ownership Event and (B) does not have actual knowledge on the Trade Date of any event or circumstance that is expected to cause the occurrence of an Ownership Event during the term of the Transaction; and (ii) assuming that no event or circumstance by or within the control of Party B or its affiliates occurs in connection with which Party A's "beneficial ownership" (within the meaning of Section 13 of the Exchange Act and the rules promulgated thereunder) of Shares would increase, Party A will not knowingly cause the occurrence of an Ownership Event on any day during the term of the Transaction with the specific intent of causing the occurrence of a Termination Settlement Date.

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<u>Termination Settlement</u>:

Upon the occurrence of any Acceleration Event, Party A shall have the right to designate, upon at least one Scheduled Trading Day's notice, any Scheduled Trading Day following such occurrence to be a Settlement Date hereunder (a "Termination Settlement Date") to which Physical Settlement shall apply, and to select the number of Settlement Shares relating to such Termination Settlement Date; *provided* that (i) in the case of an Acceleration Event arising out of an Ownership Event, the number of Settlement Shares so designated by Party A shall not exceed the number of Shares necessary to reduce the Share Amount to the Applicable Share Limit and (ii) in the case of an Acceleration Event arising out of a Stock Borrow Event the number of Settlement Shares so designated by Party A shall not exceed the number of Shares as to which such Stock Borrow Event exists. If, upon designation of a Termination Settlement Date by Party A pursuant to the preceding sentence, Party B fails to deliver the Settlement Shares relating to such Termination Settlement Date when due or otherwise fails to perform obligations within its control in respect of the Transaction, it shall be an Event of Default with respect to Party B and Section 6 of the Agreement shall apply. If an Acceleration Event occurs during an Unwind Period relating to a number of Settlement Shares to which Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement applies, then on the Termination Settlement Date relating to such Acceleration Event, notwithstanding any election to the contrary by Party B, Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement shall apply to the portion of the Settlement Shares relating to such Unwind Period as to which Party A has unwound its hedge and Physical Settlement shall apply in respect of (x) the remainder (if any) of such Settlement Shares and (y) the Settlement Shares designated by Party A in respect of such Termination Settlement Date. If an Acceleration Event occurs after Party B has designated a Settlement Date to which Physical Settlement applies but before the relevant Settlement Shares have been delivered to Party A, then Party A shall have the right to cancel such Settlement Date and designate a Termination Settlement Date in respect of such Shares pursuant to the first sentence hereof. If Party A designates a Termination Settlement Date as a result of an Acceleration Event caused by an excess dividend of the type described in paragraph "(b) Dividends and Other Distributions" under the heading "Acceleration Events," no adjustment(s) shall be made to account for the amount of such excess dividend.

<u>Private Placement Procedures:</u>

If Party B is unable to comply with the provisions of "Covenant of Party B" above because of a change in law or a change in the policy of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff, or Party A otherwise reasonably determines, based on advice of counsel, that any Settlement Shares to be delivered to Party A by Party B may not be freely returned by Party A or its affiliates to securities lenders as described under "Covenant of Party B" above, then delivery of any such Settlement Shares (the "Restricted Shares") shall be effected pursuant to Annex A hereto, unless waived by Party A.

<u>Rule 10b5-1</u>:

It is the intent of Party A and Party B that following any election of Cash Settlement or Net Share Settlement by Party B, the purchase of Shares by Party A during any Unwind Period comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c)(1)(i)(B) under the Exchange Act and that this Confirmation shall be interpreted to comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c).

Party B acknowledges that (i) during any Unwind Period Party B does not have, and shall not attempt to exercise, any influence over how, when or whether to effect purchases of Shares by Party A (or its agent or affiliate) in connection with this Confirmation and (ii) Party B is entering into the Agreement and this Confirmation in good faith and not as part of a plan or scheme to evade compliance with federal securities laws including, without limitation, Rule 10b-5 promulgated under the Exchange Act.

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Party B hereby agrees with Party A that during any Unwind Period Party B shall not communicate, directly or indirectly, any Material Non-Public Information (as defined herein) to any Derivatives Trading Personnel (as defined below). For purposes of the Transaction, "Material Non-Public Information" means information relating to Party B or the Shares that (a) has not been widely disseminated by wire service, in one or more newspapers of general circulation, by communication from Party B to its shareholders or in a press release, or contained in a public filing made by Party B with the Securities and Exchange Commission or otherwise disseminated in a manner constituting "public disclosure" within the meaning of Regulation FD under the Exchange Act and (b) a reasonable investor might consider to be of importance in making an investment decision to buy, sell or hold Shares. For the avoidance of doubt and solely by way of illustration, information should be presumed "material" if it relates to such matters as dividend increases or decreases, earnings estimates, changes in previously released earnings estimates, significant expansion or curtailment of operations, a significant increase or decline of orders, significant merger or acquisition proposals or agreements, significant new products or discoveries, extraordinary borrowing, major litigation, liquidity problems, extraordinary management developments, purchase or sale of substantial assets, or other similar significant information. For purposes of the Transaction, "Derivatives Trading Personnel" means any employee on the trading side of the equity derivatives group of Party A that Party B is aware of is an employee on the trading side of such group and does not include any person or persons designated from time to time by Party A's compliance group.

<u>Maximum Share Delivery</u>:

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Confirmation, in no event will Party B be required to deliver on any Settlement Date, whether pursuant to Physical Settlement, Net Share Settlement, Termination Settlement or any Private Placement Settlement, more than a number of Shares equal to 15,151,250 Shares to Party A, subject to reduction by the amount of any Shares delivered by Party B on any prior Settlement Date and subject to adjustment from time to time in accordance with the provisions of this Confirmation and the Definitions but solely with respect to adjustments arising from events caused by Party B or under the control of Party B.

<u>Staggered Settlement</u>:

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any contemplated Net Share Settlement or Cash Settlement, Party A may, by at least two Scheduled Trading Days' notice to Party B prior to the first relevant Staggered Settlement Date (as defined below), designate one or more early settlement dates (each, a "Staggered Settlement Date") prior to the relevant earlier designated Settlement Date (the "Original Settlement Date"). Party A shall specify in such notice the portion of the relevant Settlement Shares attributable to each Staggered Settlement Date and such other details as may be required in order for the relevant party to deliver the required number of Shares or pay cash, as the case may be, on each such Staggered Settlement Date. For the avoidance of doubt, the total number of Settlement Shares attributable to all such Staggered Settlement Dates shall equal the total number of Settlement Shares for such Net Share Settlement or Cash Settlement, as the case may be.

<u>Transfer and Assignment</u>:

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in the Agreement, Party A may assign or transfer any of its rights or delegate any of its duties hereunder to (i) any affiliate of Party A, whose obligations hereunder and under the Agreement are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Party A or its ultimate or direct parent entity, or (ii) any affiliate of Party A with a long-term issuer rating equal to or better than the credit rating of Party A or its ultimate or direct parent entity at the time of such assignment or transfer; *provided* that (A) Party B will neither (x) be required to pay

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an additional amount in respect of an Indemnifiable Tax under Section 2(d)(i)(4) of the Agreement under the law as of the date of the transfer or assignment, except to the extent that such additional amount was payable to the assignor or transferor immediately before the assignment or transfer, nor (y) receive a payment from which an amount has been deducted or withheld for or on account of any Tax in respect of which the other party is not required to pay an additional amount, except to the extent that such additional amount was not payable by the assignor or transferor immediately before the assignment or transfer, in either case, as a result of such transfer or assignment and (B) no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default shall (x) have occurred with respect to Party A or (y) occur with respect to either party solely as a result of such transfer and assignment. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Confirmation to the contrary requiring or allowing Party A to purchase, sell, receive or deliver any Shares or other securities to or from Party B, Party A may designate any of its affiliates to purchase, sell, receive or deliver such Shares or other securities and otherwise to perform Party A's obligations in respect of the Transaction and any such designee may assume such obligations; *provided* that Party B will neither (x) be required to pay an additional amount in respect of an Indemnifiable Tax under Section 2(d)(i)(4) of the Agreement under the law as of the date of the transfer or assignment, except to the extent that such additional amount was payable by Party B immediately before the designation of the designee, nor (y) receive a payment from which an amount has been deducted or withheld for or on account of any Tax in respect of which Party A or such designee is not required to pay an additional amount, except to the extent that such additional amount was not payable by Party A immediately before the designation of the designee, in either case, as a result of such designation. Party A shall be discharged of its obligations to Party B to the extent of any such performance.

<u>Indemnity</u>:

Party B agrees to indemnify Party A and its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, agents and controlling parties (Party A and each such affiliate or person being an "Indemnified Party") from and against any and all losses, claims, damages and liabilities, joint and several, incurred by or asserted against such Indemnified Party arising out of, in connection with, or relating to, any breach of any covenant or representation made by Party B in this Confirmation or the Agreement and will reimburse any Indemnified Party for all reasonable expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) as they are incurred in connection with the investigation of, preparation for, or defense of any pending or threatened claim or any action or proceeding arising therefrom, whether or not such Indemnified Party is a party thereto. Party B will not be liable under this Indemnity paragraph to the extent that any loss, claim, damage, liability or expense is found in a final and nonappealable judgment by a court to have resulted from Party A's material breach of any covenant or representation made by Party A in this Confirmation or the Agreement or any willful misconduct, fraud, gross negligence or bad faith of any Indemnified Party. For the avoidance of doubt, any payments due as a result of this provision may not be used to set off any obligation of Party A upon settlement of the Transaction. Any indemnification required to be paid hereunder shall be without duplication of amounts that are required to be paid under the corresponding provisions of the Underwriting Agreement.

<u>Notice</u>:

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| Non-Reliance: | Applicable. |
| Additional Acknowledgments: | Applicable. |
| Agreements and Acknowledgments<br>Regarding Hedging Activities: | Applicable. |

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4. The Agreement is further supplemented by the following provisions:

<u>No Collateral or Setoff</u>:

Notwithstanding Section 6(f) or any other provision of the Agreement or any other agreement between the parties to the contrary, the obligations of Party B hereunder are not secured by any collateral. Obligations under the Transaction shall not be set off against any other obligations of the parties, whether arising under the Agreement, this Confirmation, under any other agreement between the parties hereto, by operation of law or otherwise, and no other obligations of the parties shall be set off against obligations under the Transaction, whether arising under the Agreement, this Confirmation, under any other agreement between the parties hereto, by operation of law or otherwise, and each party hereby waives any such right of setoff. In calculating any amounts under Section 6(e) of the Agreement, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, (a) separate amounts shall be calculated as set forth in such Section 6(e) with respect to (i) the Transaction and (ii) all other Transactions, and (b) such separate amounts shall be payable pursuant to Section 6(d)(ii) of the Agreement.

<u>Status of Claims in Bankruptcy</u>:

Party A acknowledges and agrees that this confirmation is not intended to convey to Party A rights with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby that are senior to the claims of common stockholders in any U.S. bankruptcy proceedings of Party B; *provided* that nothing herein shall limit or shall be deemed to limit Party A's right to pursue remedies in the event of a breach by Party B of its obligations and agreements with respect to this Confirmation and the Agreement; and *provided further* that nothing herein shall limit or shall be deemed to limit Party A's rights in respect of any transaction other than the Transaction.

<u>Delivery of Cash</u>:

For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Confirmation shall be interpreted as requiring Party B to deliver cash in respect of the settlement of the Transaction, except in circumstances where the required cash settlement thereof is permitted for classification of the contract as equity by ASC 815-40 (formerly EITF 00-19) as in effect on the Trade Date (including, without limitation, where Party B so elects to deliver cash or fails timely to elect to deliver Shares in respect of such settlement). For the avoidance of doubt, the preceding sentence shall not be construed as limiting (i) the Indemnity provision in Section 3 hereof or (ii) any damages that may be payable by Party B as a result of breach of this Confirmation.

<u>Limit on Beneficial Ownership</u>:

Notwithstanding any other provisions hereof, Party A shall not have the "right to acquire" (within the meaning of NYSE Rule 312.04(g)) Shares hereunder and Party A shall not be entitled to take delivery of any Shares deliverable hereunder (in each case, whether in connection with the purchase of Shares on any Settlement Date or any Termination Settlement Date, any Private Placement Settlement or otherwise) to the extent (but only to the extent) that, after such receipt of any Shares hereunder, (i) the Share Amount would exceed the Applicable Share Limit or (ii) the Section 16 Percentage would exceed 4.9%. Any purported delivery hereunder shall be void and have no effect to the extent (but only to the extent) that, after such delivery, (i) the Share Amount would exceed the Applicable Share Limit or (ii) the Section 16 Percentage would exceed 4.9%. If any delivery owed to Party A hereunder is not made, in whole or in part, as a result of this provision, Party B's obligation to make such delivery shall not be extinguished and Party B shall make such delivery as promptly as practicable after, but in no event later than one Exchange Business Day after, Party A gives notice to Party B that, after such delivery, (i) the Share Amount would not exceed the Applicable Share Limit and (ii) the Section 16 Percentage would not exceed

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4.9%. The "Section 16 Percentage" as of any day is the fraction, expressed as a percentage, (A) the numerator of which is the number of Shares that Party A and any of its affiliates or any other person subject to aggregation with Party A for purposes of the "beneficial ownership" test under Section 13 of the Exchange Act, or any "group" (within the meaning of Section 13 of the Exchange Act) of which Party A is or may be deemed to be a part beneficially owns (within the meaning of Section 13 of the Exchange Act), without duplication, on such day (or, to the extent that for any reason the equivalent calculation under Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder results in a higher number, such higher number) and (B) the denominator of which is the number of Shares outstanding on such day. Without limitation of the other provisions of this paragraph, unless Party A shall have paid in full the settlement payment due to Party B in respect of the Shares that would have been required to be delivered absent the provisions of this paragraph despite any delay in delivery of Shares as a result of the application of this paragraph and notwithstanding its rights pursuant to the immediately succeeding paragraph, Party A agrees to use good faith and commercially reasonable efforts to cause the limits in clauses (i) and (ii) of the first sentence of this paragraph to not be exceeded at the time of any settlement that would otherwise be made by Party B hereunder, and, if any such limits are exceeded at such time, to use good faith and commercially reasonable efforts to minimize both the amount of such excess and the duration of the period during which such excess exists, in each case, solely to the extent such excess exists or would exist as a result of transactions or activities undertaken by Party A and/or any affiliate thereof not in connection with the Transaction or any other transaction or agreement entered into with Party B or at Party B's behest.

In addition, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if any delivery owed to Party A hereunder is not made, in whole or in part, as a result of the immediately preceding paragraph, Party A shall be permitted to make any payment due in respect of such Shares to Party B in two or more tranches that correspond in amount to the number of Shares delivered by Party B to Party A pursuant to the immediately preceding paragraph.

<u>Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act</u>:

In connection with Section 739 of the Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010 (the "WSTAA"), the parties hereby agree that neither the enactment of the WSTAA or any regulation under the WSTAA, nor any requirement under the WSTAA or an amendment made by the WSTAA, shall limit or otherwise impair either party's otherwise applicable rights to terminate, renegotiate, modify, amend or supplement this Confirmation or the Agreement, as applicable, arising from a termination event, force majeure, illegality, increased costs, regulatory change or similar event under this Confirmation, the 2002 Definitions incorporated herein, or the Agreement (including, but not limited to, rights arising from any Acceleration Event or Illegality (as defined in the Agreement)).

<u>Miscellaneous</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Addresses for Notices</u>. For the purpose of Section 12(a) of the Agreement:

Address for notices or communications to Party A:

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

383 Madison Avenue

New York, New York 10179

Attemtion: EDG Marketing Support

Email: edg_notices@jpmorgan.com;dg_ny_corporate_sales_support@jpmorgan.com

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Address for notices or communications to Party B:

VICI Properties Inc.

535 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor

New York, New York 10022

Telephone: (646) 949-4631

Email: corplaw@viciproperties.com

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)  **<u>Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury</u>. Each party waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right it may have to a trial by jury in respect of any suit, action or proceeding relating to this Confirmation.** Each party (i) certifies that no representative, agent or attorney of the other party has represented,
expressly or otherwise, that such other party would not, in the event of such a suit action or proceeding, seek to enforce the foregoing waiver and (ii) acknowledges that it and the other party have been induced to enter into this Confirmation
by, among other things, the mutual waivers and certifications herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Offices</u>.

The Office of Party A for the Transaction is: New York.

The Office of Party B for the Transaction is: Inapplicable, Party B is not a Multibranch Party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Party A is authorized for the conduct of certain activities by the Prudential Regulation Authority. It is
subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and by the Prudential Regulation Authority.

<u>Acknowledgements</u>:

The parties hereto intend for:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Transaction to be a "securities contract" as defined in Section 741(7) of Title 11 of the
United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"), qualifying for the protections under Section 555 of the Bankruptcy Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) a party's right to liquidate the Transaction and to exercise any other remedies upon the occurrence of any
Event of Default under the Agreement with respect to the other party to constitute a "contractual right" as defined in the Bankruptcy Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Party A to be a "financial institution" within the meaning of Section 101(22) of the Bankruptcy
Code; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) all payments for, under or in connection with the Transaction, all payments for the Shares and the transfer of
such Shares to constitute "settlement payments" as defined in the Bankruptcy Code.

<u>Severability</u>:

If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Confirmation, or the application thereof to any party or circumstance, shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part for any reason, the remaining terms, provisions, covenants, and conditions hereof shall continue in full force and effect as if this Confirmation had been executed with the invalid or unenforceable provision eliminated, so long as this Confirmation as so modified continues to express, without material change, the original intentions of the parties as to the subject matter of this Confirmation and the deletion of such portion of this Confirmation will not substantially impair the respective

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benefits or expectations of parties to the Agreement; *provided, however,* that this severability provision shall not be applicable if any provision of Section 2, 5, 6 or 13 of the Agreement (or any definition or provision in Section 14 of the Agreement to the extent that it relates to, or is used in or in connection with any such Section) shall be so held to be invalid or unenforceable.

<u>Governing Law/Jurisdiction</u>:

This Confirmation and any claim, controversy or dispute arising under or related to this Confirmation and the Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without reference to the conflict of laws provisions thereof. The parties hereto irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York and the United States Court for the Southern District of New York in connection with all matters relating hereto and waive any objection to the laying of venue in, and any claim of inconvenient forum with respect to, these courts.

<u>Counterparts</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail or transmission (including any electronic
signature covered by the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, the Electronic Signatures and Records Act or other applicable law, e.g., DocuSign and AdobeSign) (any such signature, an "Electronic Signature")
or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes. The words "execution," "signed," "signature" and words
of like import in this Confirmation or in any other certificate, agreement or document related to this Confirmation shall include any Electronic Signature, except to the extent electronic notices are expressly prohibited under this Confirmation or
the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, either party may deliver to the other party a notice
relating to any Event of Default or Termination Event under this Confirmation by e-mail.

<u>Disclosure</u>:

Effective from the date of commencement of discussions concerning the Transaction, each of Party A and Party B and each of their employees, representatives, or other agents may disclose to any and all persons, without limitation of any kind, the tax treatment and tax structure of the Transaction and all materials of any kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) relating to such tax treatment and tax structure.

<u>Commodity Exchange Act</u>:

Each of Party A and Party B agrees and represents that it is an "eligible contract participant" as defined in Section 1a(18) of the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (the "CEA"), the Agreement and the Transaction are subject to individual negotiation by the parties and have not been executed or traded on a "trading facility" as defined in Section 1a(51) of the CEA.

<u>Tax Matters</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Payer Tax Representations</u>. For the purpose of Section 3(e) of the Agreement, each of Party A and
Party B makes the following representation: It is not required by any applicable law, as modified by the practice of any relevant governmental revenue authority, of any Relevant Jurisdiction to make any deduction or withholding for or on account of
any Tax from any payment (other than interest under Section 9(h) of the Agreement or amounts payable

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hereunder that may be considered to be interest for U.S. federal income tax purposes) to be made by it to the other party under the Agreement. In making this representation, it may rely on (A) the accuracy of any representations made by the other party pursuant to Section 3(f) of the Agreement, (B) the satisfaction of the agreement contained in Section 4(a)(i) or Section 4(a)(iii) of the Agreement and the accuracy and effectiveness of any document provided by the other party pursuant to Section 4(a)(i) or Section 4(a)(iii) of the Agreement and (C) the satisfaction of the agreement of the other party contained in Section 4(d) of the Agreement, except that it will not be a breach of this representation where reliance is placed on clause (B) above and the other party does not deliver a form or document under Section 4(a)(iii) of the Agreement by reason of material prejudice to its legal or commercial position.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Payee Tax Representations</u>. For the purpose of Section 3(f) of the Agreement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Party A makes the following representations:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) It is a "U.S. person" (as that term is used in section 1.1441-4(a)(3)(ii) of the United States Treasury Regulations) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) It is a national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) It is an exempt recipient under section 1.6049-4(c)(1)(ii)(M) of the
United States Treasury Regulations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Party B makes the following representations:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) It is a "U.S. person" (as that term is used in section 1.1441-4(a)(3)(ii) of the United States Treasury Regulations) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) It is a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes and is organized under the laws of
the State of Maryland.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) It is an exempt recipient under section 1.6049-4(c)(1)(ii)(J) of the
United States Treasury Regulations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Withholding Tax imposed on payments to non-US counterparties under the United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act</u>. "Tax" as used in in paragraph "(a) Payer Tax Representations" under the heading "Tax Matters," and "Indemnifiable Tax", as defined in Section 14
of the Agreement, shall not include any U.S. federal withholding tax imposed or collected pursuant to Sections 1471 through 1474 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), any current or future regulations or
official interpretations thereof, any agreement entered into pursuant to Section 1471(b) of the Code, or any fiscal or regulatory legislation, rules or practices adopted pursuant to any intergovernmental agreement entered into in connection
with the implementation of such Sections of the Code (a "FATCA Withholding Tax"). For the avoidance of doubt, a FATCA Withholding Tax is a Tax the deduction or withholding of which is required by applicable law for the purposes of
Section 2(d) of the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>871(m) Protocol</u>. To the extent that either party to the Agreement with respect to the Transaction is not
an adhering party to the ISDA 2015 Section 871(m) Protocol published by ISDA on November 2, 2015 and available at www.isda.org, as may be amended, supplemented, replaced or superseded from time to time (the "871(m) Protocol"),
the parties agree that the provisions and amendments contained in the Attachment to the 871(m) Protocol are incorporated into and apply to the Agreement with respect to the Transaction as if set forth

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in full herein. The parties further agree that, solely for purposes of applying such provisions and amendments to the Agreement with respect to the Transaction, references to "each Covered Master Agreement" in the 871(m) Protocol will be deemed to be references to the Agreement with respect to the Transaction, and references to the "Implementation Date" in the 871(m) Protocol will be deemed to be references to the Trade Date of the Transaction. For greater certainty, if there is any inconsistency between this provision and the provisions in any other agreement between the parties to which the Transaction relates, this provision shall prevail unless such other agreement expressly overrides the provisions of the Attachment to the 871(m) Protocol.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Tax documentation</u>. For the purposes of Sections 4(a)(i) and 4(a)(ii) of the Agreement, Party B shall
provide to Party A a valid and duly executed U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-9, or any successor thereto, (i) on or before the date of execution of this Confirmation; (ii) promptly upon
reasonable demand by Party A; and (iii) promptly upon learning that any such tax form previously provided by Party B has become invalid, obsolete, or incorrect. Additionally, Party B shall, promptly upon request by Party A, provide such other
tax forms and documents reasonably requested by Party A.

<u>Other Forwards / Dealers</u>:

Party A acknowledges that Party B has entered, or may in the future enter, into one or more similar forward transactions for the Shares (each, an "Other Forward" and collectively, the "Other Forwards") with one or more dealers, and/or affiliates thereof (each, an "Other Dealer" and collectively, the "Other Dealers"). Party B agrees not to designate a "Settlement Date" with respect to any Other Forwards in respect of a "Cash Settlement" or "Net Share Settlement" if any of the period from the beginning of the corresponding "Unwind Period" to such "Settlement Date" for such Other Forward would overlap with any portion of an Unwind Period for the Transaction; *provided, however,* that Party B may allow for such overlap with an Other Forward with no more than one Other Dealer (each such period, an "Overlap Unwind Period"), so long as Party B (i) notifies Party A at least one Scheduled Trading Day prior to the commencement of such Overlap Unwind Period of the first Scheduled Trading Day and the length of such Overlap Unwind Period, and (ii) each of Party A and such Other Dealer shall be permitted to purchase Shares to unwind its respective hedge positions in respect of the Transaction or such Other Forward, as the case may be, only on alternating Scheduled Trading Days during such Overlap Unwind Period, commencing on the first or second Scheduled Trading Day of such Overlap Unwind Period, as notified to Party A by Party B at least one Scheduled Trading Day prior to the commencement of such Overlap Unwind Period (which alternating Scheduled Trading Days, for the avoidance of doubt, will be every other Scheduled Trading Day).

<u>U.S. Stay Regulations</u>:

The parties agree that the terms of Section 1 and Section 2 and the related defined terms (together, the "Bilateral Terms") of the form of bilateral template entitled "Full-Length Omnibus (for use between U.S. G-SIBs and Corporate Groups)" published by ISDA on November 2, 2018 (currently available on the 2018 ISDA U.S. Resolution Stay Protocol (the "Protocol") page at www.isda.org and, a copy of which is available upon request), the effect of which is to amend the qualified financial contracts between the parties thereto to conform with the requirements of the QFC Stay Rules, are hereby incorporated into and form a part of this Confirmation, and for such purposes this Confirmation shall be deemed a "Covered Agreement," Party A shall be deemed a "Covered Entity" and Party B shall be deemed a "Counterparty Entity." In the event that, after the date of this Confirmation, both parties hereto become adhering parties to the Protocol, the terms of the Protocol will replace the terms of this paragraph. In the event of any inconsistencies between this Confirmation and the terms of the Protocol or the Bilateral Terms (each, the "QFC Stay Terms"), as applicable, the QFC Stay Terms will govern. Terms used in this paragraph without

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definition shall have the meanings assigned to them under the QFC Stay Rules. For purposes of this paragraph, references to "this Confirmation" include any related credit enhancements entered into between the parties or provided by one to the other. In addition, the parties agree that the terms of this paragraph shall be incorporated into any related covered affiliate credit enhancements, with all references to Party A replaced by references to the covered affiliate support provider.

"QFC Stay Rules" mean the regulations codified at 12 C.F.R. 252.2, 252.81–8, 12 C.F.R. 382.1-7 and 12 C.F.R. 47.1-8, which, subject to limited exceptions, require an express recognition of the stay-and-transfer powers of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the Orderly Liquidation Authority under Title II of the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the override of default rights related directly or indirectly to the entry of an affiliate into certain insolvency proceedings and any restrictions on the transfer of any covered affiliate credit enhancements.

<u>Communications with Employees of J.P. Morgan Securities LLC:</u>

If Counterparty interacts with any employee of J.P. Morgan Securities LLC with respect to the Transaction, Counterparty is hereby notified that such employee will act solely as an authorized representative of JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (and not as a representative of J.P. Morgan Securities LLC) in connection with the Transaction.

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Please confirm that the foregoing correctly sets forth the terms of our agreement by signing and returning this Confirmation.

Yours faithfully,

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| **JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION** | **JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION** |
| By: | /s/ Gaurav Maria |
| Name: Gaurav Maria | Name: Gaurav Maria |
| Title: Managing Director | Title: Managing Director |

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Confirmed and Acknowledged as of the date first written above:

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| **VICI PROPERTIES INC.** | **VICI PROPERTIES INC.** |
| By: | /s/ David A. Kieske |
|  Name: David A. Kieske | Name: David A. Kieske |
|  Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |

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**ANNEX A** 

PRIVATE PLACEMENT PROCEDURES

(i) If Party B delivers the Restricted Shares pursuant to this clause (i) (a "Private Placement
Settlement"), then delivery of Restricted Shares by Party B shall be effected in customary private placement procedures with respect to such Restricted Shares commercially reasonably acceptable to Party A; *provided* that if, on or before
the date that a Private Placement Settlement would occur, Party B has taken, or caused to be taken, any action that would make unavailable either the exemption pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act for the sale by Party B to Party A
(or any affiliate designated by Party A) of the Restricted Shares or the exemption pursuant to Section 4(a)(1) or Section 4(a)(3) of the Securities Act for resales of the Restricted Shares by Party A (or any such affiliate of Party A) or
Party B fails to deliver the Restricted Shares when due or otherwise fails to perform obligations within its control in a commercially reasonable manner in respect of a Private Placement Settlement, it shall be an Event of Default with respect to
Party B and Section 6 of the Agreement shall apply. The Private Placement Settlement of such Restricted Shares shall include customary representations, covenants, blue sky and other governmental filings and/or registrations, indemnities to
Party A, due diligence rights (for Party A or any designated buyer of the Restricted Shares by Party A), opinions and certificates, and such other documentation as is reasonable and customary for private placements of similar size, all commercially
reasonably acceptable to Party A. In the case of a Private Placement Settlement, Party A shall, in its good faith discretion, adjust the number of Restricted Shares to be delivered to Party A hereunder and/or the Forward Price in a commercially
reasonable manner to reflect the fact that such Restricted Shares may not be freely returned to securities lenders by Party A and may only be saleable by Party A at a discount to reflect the lack of liquidity in Restricted Shares. Notwithstanding
the Agreement or this Confirmation, the date of delivery of such Restricted Shares shall be the Clearance System Business Day following notice by Party A to Party B of the number of Restricted Shares to be delivered pursuant to this clause (i). For
the avoidance of doubt, delivery of Restricted Shares shall be due as set forth in the previous sentence and not be due on the Settlement Date or Termination Settlement Date that would otherwise be applicable.

(ii) If Party B delivers any Restricted Shares in respect of the Transaction, unless it is advised in writing by
outside counsel that any of the following actions would violate applicable securities laws because of a change in law or a change in the policy of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff occurring after the Trade Date, Party B agrees
that (i) such Shares may be transferred by and among Party A and its affiliates and (ii) after the minimum "holding period" within the meaning of Rule 144(d) under the Securities Act has elapsed after the applicable Settlement
Date, Party B shall promptly remove, or cause the transfer agent for the Shares to remove, any legends referring to any transfer restrictions from such Shares upon delivery by Party A (or such affiliate of Party A) to Party B or such transfer agent
of seller's and broker's representation letters customarily delivered by Party A or its affiliates in connection with resales of restricted securities pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, each without any further requirement for
the delivery of any certificate, consent, agreement, opinion of counsel, notice or any other document, any transfer tax stamps or payment of any other amount or any other action by Party A (or such affiliate of Party A).

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**Exhibit 5.1** 

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January 18, 2023

Board of Directors

VICI Properties Inc.

535 Madison Avenue, 20<sup>th</sup> Floor

New York, New York 10022

To the addressees referred to above:

We are acting as counsel to VICI Properties Inc., a Maryland corporation (the "**Company**"), in connection with the public offering of up to 30,302,500 shares (the "**Shares**") of the Company's common stock, $0.01 par value per share ("**Common Stock**") (including 3,952,500 shares of Common Stock in connection with the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares of Common Stock, which option was exercised in full) pursuant to (i) the terms of the Underwriting Agreement, dated January 12, 2023, by and among the Company, VICI Properties OP LLC ("**VICI OP**"), and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named on Schedule I thereto, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as forward sellers, and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Citibank, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as forward purchasers (the "**Underwriting Agreement**"), (ii) the forward sale agreements, dated January 12, 2023 (the "**Forward Sale Agreements**"), by and between the Company and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Citibank, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, in their capacities as the forward purchasers. The offering of the Shares by the Company is being made pursuant to a prospectus supplement dated January 12, 2023 and the accompanying base prospectus dated April 18, 2022 (such documents, collectively, the "**Prospectus**") that form part of the Company's effective registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-227641) (the "**Registration Statement**"). This opinion letter is furnished to you at your request to enable you to fulfill the requirements of Item 601(b)(5) of Regulation S-K, 17 C.F.R. §229.601(b)(5), in connection with the Registration Statement.

For purposes of this opinion letter, we have examined copies of such agreements, instruments and documents as we have deemed an appropriate basis on which to render the opinions hereinafter expressed. In our examination of the aforesaid documents, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the legal capacity of all natural persons, the accuracy and completeness of all documents submitted to us, the authenticity of all original documents, and the conformity to authentic original documents of all documents submitted to us as copies (including pdfs). We also have assumed that the Shares will not be issued in violation of the ownership limit contained in the Company's Articles of

Hogan Lovells US LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in the District of Columbia. "Hogan Lovells" is an international legal practice that includes Hogan Lovells US LLP and Hogan Lovells International LLP, with offices in: Alicante Amsterdam Baltimore Beijing Birmingham Boston Brussels Colorado Springs Denver Dubai Dusseldorf Frankfurt Hamburg Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City Hong Kong Houston Johannesburg London Los Angeles Luxembourg Madrid Mexico City Miami Milan Minneapolis Monterrey Munich New York Northern Virginia Paris Perth Philadelphia Rome San Francisco São Paulo Shanghai Silicon Valley Singapore Sydney Tokyo Warsaw Washington, D.C. Associated Offices: Budapest Jakarta Riyadh Shanghai FTZ Ulaanbaatar. Business Service Centers: Johannesburg Louisville. Legal Services Center: Berlin. For more information see www.hoganlovells.com

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Amendment and Restatement, as amended, and that upon the issuance of any of the Shares, the total number of shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding will not exceed the total number of shares of Common Stock that the Company is then authorized to issue under the Company's Articles of Amendment and Restatement. As to all matters of fact, we have relied on the representations and statements of fact made in the documents so reviewed, and we have not independently established the facts so relied on. This opinion letter is given, and all statements herein are made, in the context of the foregoing.

This opinion letter is based as to matters of law solely on the applicable provisions of Maryland General Corporation Law, as amended. We express no opinion herein as to any other statutes, rules or regulations.

Based upon, subject to and limited by the foregoing, we are of the opinion that following (i) the issuance and delivery of the Shares pursuant to the terms of (a) the Underwriting Agreement and (b) the Forward Sale Agreements, and (ii) receipt by the Company pursuant thereto of the consideration for the Shares specified in the resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company and the Pricing Committee of the Board of Directors, the Shares will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

This opinion letter has been prepared for use in connection with the filing by the Company of a Current Report on Form 8-K on the date hereof relating to the offer and sale of the Shares, which Form 8-K will be incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement and speaks as of the date hereof. We assume no obligation to advise you of any changes in the foregoing subsequent to the delivery of this letter.

We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion letter as Exhibit 5.1 to the above-described Form 8-K and to the reference to this firm under the caption "Legal Matters" in the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we are an "expert" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Hogan Lovells US LLP

HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP