# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0002064307
**File Stem:** 0001140361-25-045178
**Filing Date:** 2025-12
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001140361-25-045178.hdr.sgml**: 20251211

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001140361-25-045178

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 20

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251207

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

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251211

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251210

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ContextLogic Holdings Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0002064307
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-CATALOG & MAIL-ORDER HOUSES [5961]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-56773
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251563379

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2648 INTERNATIONAL BLVD.
- **STREET 2:** STE. 115
- **CITY:** OAKLAND
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94601
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 415-965-8476

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2648 INTERNATIONAL BLVD.
- **STREET 2:** STE. 115
- **CITY:** OAKLAND
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94601

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Easter Parent, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20250409

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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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### FORM 8-K

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#### CURRENT REPORT

#### Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

#### Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 7, 2025

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## ContextLogic Holdings Inc.

#### (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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| **DE**<br>| **000-56773**<br>| **27-2930953**<br>|
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction**<br> **of Incorporation)** | **(Commission File Number)** | **(IRS Employer Identification No.)** |

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| **2648 International Blvd., Ste 301** |  |
| **Oakland, California** | **94601**<br>|
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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**Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:** **(415) 965-8476**

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

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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)

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#### Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

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

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

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#### Purchase Agreement
As previously disclosed on the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on December 8, 2025, ContextLogic Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: LOGC) ("<u>ContextLogic</u>," or the "<u>Company</u>"), entered into a Purchase Agreement on December 8, 2025 (the "<u>Purchase Agreement</u>") with ContextLogic LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("<u>Buyer Midco</u>"), ContextLogic Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("<u>Holdings</u>" and together with the Company and Buyer Midco, the "<u>Buyer Parties</u>"), Salt Management Aggregator, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "<u>Management Aggregator</u>"), Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>Emerald GP</u>"), Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition-A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>Blocker Seller</u>"), Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition Blocker, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("<u>Blocker</u>"), Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (solely in its capacity as a Seller Party, "<u>Emerald Fund</u>" and, together with Emerald GP and Blocker Seller, the "<u>Emerald Investors</u>"), Abrams Capital Partners I, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>ACP I</u>"), Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>ACP II</u>"), Riva Capital Partners V, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>Riva V</u>"), and Riva Capital Partners VI, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>Riva VI</u>", and together with ACP I, ACP II and Riva V, collectively, the "<u>Abrams Investors</u>"), the investors set forth on Schedule II to the Purchase Agreement (the "<u>Management Investors</u>" and, together with the Emerald Investors and the Abrams Investors, collectively, the "<u>Seller Parties</u>"), US Salt Parent Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("<u>US Salt</u>"), Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, solely in its capacity as the Sellers Representative pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (the "<u>Sellers Representative</u>"), and, solely for the purposes of Section 7.16 to the Purchase Agreement and, as it relates thereto, Article XV of the Purchase Agreement, BCP Special Opportunities Fund III Originations LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>BCP</u>"). A copy of the Purchase Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 2.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Capitalized terms used in this Item 1.01, but not herein defined shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Purchase Agreement.

*Transactions*

The transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement are as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) On the Closing Date and prior to the Closing, certain of the Seller Parties and their Affiliates will consummate the Pre-Closing Reorganization;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Prior to the Closing, certain Buyer Parties and their Affiliates will consummate the Buyer Pre-Closing Reorganization;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Following the Pre-Closing Reorganization, as of immediately prior to the Parent Contribution and Exchange, (i) US Salt will be collectively owned 100% by Emerald GP, Blocker,
 Emerald Fund, the Abrams Investors and the Management Investors, and (ii) Blocker will be wholly-owned by Blocker Seller;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) (i) Blocker Seller will contribute a portion of its membership interests in Blocker to the Company in exchange for shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per
 share (" Common Stock "), and the Company will accept such contribution and issue shares of Common Stock to Blocker Seller in exchange therefor; (ii) Emerald GP and Emerald Fund will
 contribute a portion of their respective Company Units to the Company in exchange for shares of Common Stock, and the Company will accept such contribution and issue shares of Common Stock to Emerald GP and Emerald Fund in exchange therefor;
 and (iii) each of the Abrams Investors will contribute a portion of its Company Units to the Company in exchange for shares of Common Stock, and the Company will accept such contribution and issue shares of Common Stock to each of the Abrams
 Investors in exchange therefor, in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement (the transactions described in the foregoing clauses (i)-(iii), the " Parent

 Contribution and Exchange ");

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Immediately following the consummation of the Parent Contribution and Exchange, Blocker Seller will sell to the Company, and the Company will purchase from Blocker Seller, all of
 Blocker Seller's remaining membership interests in Blocker for cash consideration, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement (the " Blocker Sale ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Immediately following the consummation of the Blocker Sale, (i) certain Management Investors will
 contribute a portion of their Company Units to Holdings in exchange for Class A Convertible Preferred Units of Holdings (the
 " Preferred Units ") , and Holdings will accept such contribution and issue Preferred Units to such Management
 Investors in exchange therefor; (ii) Emerald GP will contribute a portion of the Company Units then held by it to Holdings in exchange for Preferred Units of Holdings, and Holdings will accept such contribution and issue Preferred Units
 to Emerald GP in exchange therefor; (iii) the Abrams Investors (together with the Management Investors identified on Schedule 1.03 to the Purchase Agreement and Emerald GP, the " <u>Rollover Sellers</u> ") will contribute a portion of the
 Company Units then held by them to Holdings in exchange for Preferred Units of Holdings, and Holdings will accept such contribution and issue Preferred Units to the Abrams Investors in exchange therefor, in each case, on the terms and
 subject to the conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement (the transactions described in the foregoing clauses (i)-(iii), the " <u>Buyer Rollover</u> ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Immediately following the consummation of the Buyer Rollover, (i) Blocker will contribute all of the Company Units then held by it to Holdings in exchange for Class B-1 Common
 Units of Holdings, and Holdings will accept such contribution and issue Class B-1 Common Units to Blocker in exchange therefor; and (ii) the Company will contribute all of the Company Units then held by it to Holdings in exchange for Class
 B-1 Common Units of Holdings, and Holdings will accept such contribution and issue Class B-1 Common Units to the Company in exchange therefor (the transactions described in the foregoing clauses (i)-(ii), the " Internal Contribution and Exchange "); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Immediately following the consummation of the Internal Contribution and Exchange, Emerald GP, Emerald Fund, each of the Abrams Investors, and each of the Management Investors
 (collectively, the " Cash Sellers ") will sell to Holdings, and Holdings will purchase from each such Person, all of the Company Units then held by such Person for cash consideration,
 on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement (the " Company Sale " and, together with the Parent Contribution and Exchange, the Blocker Sale, the
 Internal Contribution and Exchange and the Buyer Rollover, collectively, the " Transactions ").

Upon consummation of the Transactions, the Company will have acquired US Salt and its subsidiaries, including US Salt's salt production and manufacturing business, and the Company will hold substantially all of the assets and business of US Salt (the "Acquisition").

*Consideration*

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, at or prior to the Closing, Holdings or the Company will deliver:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) immediately available funds to Blocker Seller, representing the cash payments to be made in the Blocker Sale;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) immediately available funds to the Sellers Representative (on behalf of the Cash Sellers (other than Blocker Seller)), representing the cash payments to be made in the Company
 Sale;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) the Adjustment Escrow Amount in an amount of $2,750,000 to the Escrow Agent, consisting of immediately available funds and to be held in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) the amount set forth in the Payoff Letters;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) all Transaction Expenses, in the amounts and to the Persons set forth on the Estimated Closing Statement (or, in the case of any Transaction Expenses that constitute wages payable to employees of US
 Salt and its Subsidiaries, deposit such amounts with US Salt, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (" Opco "), for further payment to the Persons entitled thereto no later than
 Opco's second regularly scheduled payroll date following the Closing Date); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) the Expense Fund, in the amount of $250,000, to the Sellers Representative.

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*Representations and Warranties; Covenants*

The parties to the Purchase Agreement have made customary representations, warranties and covenants in the Purchase Agreement, including, among others, covenants with respect to the conduct of the Buyer Parties, the Seller Parties and US Salt and their respective applicable businesses prior to the Closing. Each of the Buyer Parties, the Seller Parties and US Salt has agreed to cooperate and use reasonable best efforts to cause the Transactions to be consummated. Additionally, as soon as reasonably practicable following delivery of the Required Financing Information, the Company will submit a registration on Form S-1 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") for the purposes of offering the holders of Common Stock, Rights that will entitle the holders thereof, collectively, to purchase, on a pro rata basis, shares of Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $115,000,000 (the "Rights Offering Amount" and such offering, the "Rights Offering").

*Conditions to Consummation of the Transactions*

The Closing is subject to certain customary conditions, including, among other things: (a) (i) each of the Fundamental Representations and Buyer Fundamental Representations shall be true and correct in all but *de minimis* respects as of the Closing Date; (ii) all of the other representations and warranties of the Buyer Parties and Seller Parties under the Purchase Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date.

*Termination*

The Purchase Agreement may be terminated by the parties to the Purchase Agreement under certain circumstances, including, among others, (a) by mutual written consent of Holdings and US Salt, (b) by Holdings, upon written notice to US Salt, if there has been a violation or breach by the Seller Parties or US Salt of any covenant, agreement, obligation, representation or warranty in the Purchase Agreement which has prevented the satisfaction of the Buyer Parties' conditions to closing in Article X and (i) such violation or breach has not been waived by Holdings; (ii) Holdings has provided written notice to US Salt and the Sellers Representative of such violation or breach; and (iii) the applicable Seller Party or US Salt, as the case may be, has not cured such violation or breach; (c) by US Salt, upon written notice to Holdings, if there has been a violation or breach by any Buyer Party of any covenant, agreement, obligation, representation or warranty in the Purchase Agreement which has prevented the satisfaction of the Seller Parties conditions to closing in Article XI (i) such violation or breach has not been waived in writing by US Salt; (ii) US Salt has provided written notice to Holding of such violation or breach; and (iii) the applicable Buyer Party has not cured such violation or breach; (d) by US Salt, if, all conditions set forth in Article X have been satisfied and the Buyer Parties have failed to consummate the Closing within three (3) Business Days following receipt of written notice from the Company and Sellers Representative; (e) by either Holdings or US Salt upon notice to the other if any Governmental Authority enacts, promulgates, issues, enters or enforces any Order or Law permanently enjoining or prohibiting the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, which has become final and non-appealable, or (f) subject to certain conditions, by either Holdings or US Salt, upon written notice to the other, if the Closing shall not have occurred prior to 11:59 p.m. (Chicago time) on the date that is two hundred seventy (270) days after the date of the Purchase Agreement (the "Outside Date"), provided that if the No Governmental Order conditions under the Purchase Agreement have not been satisfied as of the Outside Date, and all other conditions of US Salt, the Seller Parties and the Buyer Parties (other than those conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied by actions taken at the Closing, but which conditions would be satisfied if the Closing were to occur on such date) are then satisfied or have been waived, the Outside Date shall be automatically extended by thirty (30) days.

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*Additional Information*

The foregoing description of the Purchase Agreement and the Transactions is only a summary of the material terms, does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Purchase Agreement, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 2.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01. The Purchase Agreement contains representations, warranties and covenants that the parties made to each other as of the date of the Purchase Agreement or other specific dates. The assertions embodied in those representations, warranties and covenants were made for purposes of the contract among the parties and are subject to important qualifications and limitations agreed to by the parties in connection with negotiating the Purchase Agreement. The Purchase Agreement has been attached to provide investors with information regarding its terms and is not intended to provide any other factual information about the Buyer Parties, the Seller Parties, US Salt, the Sellers Representative or any other party to the Purchase Agreement. In particular, the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in the Purchase Agreement, which were made only for purposes of the Purchase Agreement and as of specific dates, were solely for the benefit of the parties to the Purchase Agreement, may be subject to limitations agreed upon by the contracting parties (including being qualified by confidential disclosures made for the purposes of allocating contractual risk between the parties to the Purchase Agreement instead of establishing these matters as facts) and may be subject to standards of materiality applicable to the contracting parties that differ from those applicable to investors and reports and documents filed with the SEC. Investors should not rely on the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements, or any descriptions thereof, as characterizations of the actual state of facts or condition of any party to the Purchase Agreement. In addition, the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements and other terms of the Purchase Agreement may be subject to subsequent waiver or modification. Moreover, information concerning the subject matter of the representations and warranties and other terms may change after the date of the Purchase Agreement, which subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in the Company's public disclosures.

#### Backstop Agreements
As contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, on December 8, 2025, Holdings entered into a backstop agreement with BCP (the "BCP Backstop Agreement") and the Company entered into backstop agreements with each of ACP I and ACP II (the "Abrams Backstop Agreements" and, together with the BCP Backstop Agreement, the "Backstop Agreements").

Under the respective Backstop Agreements, in order to facilitate the Acquisition in the event the Rights Offering is not fully subscribed at the expiration of the Rights Offering Period, (i) BCP is obligated to purchase Class A Convertible Preferred Units (the "Preferred Units") from Holdings at a price of $8.00 per Preferred Unit (the "Per Unit Subscription Price") for an aggregate amount not to exceed $92,000,000 (the "BCP Cap") and (ii) each Abrams Backstop Investor is obligated to purchase Common Stock from the Company at a price of $8.00 per share of Common Stock (the "Per Share Subscription Price"), for an aggregate amount not to exceed (a) $1,570,900 for ACP I (the "ACP I Cap") and (b) $21,429,100 for ACP II (the "ACP II Cap" and together with the BCP Cap and the ACP I Cap, each a "Cap").

Subject to the expiration of the Rights Offering Period and the terms and conditions of the Rights Offering, which shall be customary and subject to the prior written approval of each of BCP, ACP I and ACP II (in each case, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• BCP shall purchase, and Holdings shall issue and sell to BCP, a number of Preferred Units equal to the quotient of (A) (i) the product of 80% multiplied by (ii) the difference between (x) the Rights
 Offering Amount, minus (y) the dollar amount of proceeds from the Rights Offering actually received by Parent prior to (and that remain available to Parent at) or substantially concurrently with the closing of the Transactions (such product,
 the " BCP Purchase Price ") divided by (B) the Per Unit Subscription Price, for an amount in cash equal to the BCP Purchase Price;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• ACP I shall purchase, and Parent shall issue and sell to ACP I, a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the quotient of (A) (i) the product of 1.366% multiplied by (ii) the difference between (x)
 the Rights Offering Amount, minus (y) the dollar amount of proceeds from the Rights Offering actually received by Parent prior to (and that remain available to Parent at) or substantially concurrently with closing of the Transactions (such
 product, the " ACP I Purchase Price ") divided by (B) the Per Share Subscription Price, for an amount in cash equal to the ACP I Purchase Price; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• ACP II shall purchase, and Parent shall issue and sell to ACP II, a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the quotient of (A) (i) the product of 18.634% multiplied by (ii) the difference between
 (x) the Rights Offering Amount, minus (y) the dollar amount of proceeds from the Rights Offering actually received by Parent prior to (and that remain available to Parent at) or substantially concurrently with closing of the Transactions
 (such product, the " ACP II Purchase Price ") divided by (B) the Per Share Subscription Price, for an amount in cash equal to the ACP II Purchase Price.

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For the avoidance of doubt, in no event will the BCP Purchase Price, the ACP I Purchase Price, or the ACP II Purchase Price exceed the BCP Cap, ACP I Cap, or ACP II Cap, respectively.

The parties to the Backstop Agreements have made customary representations and warranties in the Backstop Agreements. The Backstop Agreements contain customary covenants and customary conditions to closing.

The Backstop Agreements automatically terminate if the Purchase Agreement terminates in accordance with its terms.

The foregoing descriptions of the Backstop Agreements are only a summary of the material terms, do not purport to be complete, and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the Backstop Agreements, which are filed herewith as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01.

#### Debt Commitment Letter
As contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, on December 8, 2025, Holdings entered into an agreement (the "Debt Commitment Letter") with certain lenders, pursuant to which the lenders committed to fund up to $215 million to Holdings in connection with a new senior secured first lien term loan facility (the "Term Facility") and $25 million to Holdings in connection with a new senior secured first lien revolving loan facility (the "Revolving Facility" and, together with the Term Facility, the "Facilities") in each case subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Debt Commitment Letter. The Debt Commitment Letter may be terminated (a) by the valid termination of the Purchase Agreement in accordance with its terms prior to the closing of the Acquisition or (b) the consummation of the Acquisition without the use of the Term Facility or the Revolving Facility.

The Company intends to use the proceeds of the Facilities, together with Backstop Agreements and the Rights Offering to help (a) fund a portion of the Acquisition, (b) repay US Salt's existing indebtedness under its current credit facility, (c) pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Acquisition, (d) cash collateralize, backstop or replace letters of credit of US Salt outstanding on the Closing Date and (e) fund working capital and general corporate purpose needs.

The foregoing description of the Debt Commitment Letter is only a summary of the material terms, does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Debt Commitment Letter, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.4, and hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01 .

#### Secondary Purchase Agreement
Concurrently with the execution of the Purchase Agreement, ACP I and ACP II entered into an equity purchase agreement with Emerald Fund, Blocker Seller and Emerald GP (the "Secondary Purchase Agreement"), pursuant to which ACP I and ACP II committed to purchase from Emerald Fund, Blocker Seller and Emerald GP (collectively, "Secondary Sellers") the shares of Common Stock that Secondary Sellers acquire in the Transactions, at a price of $7.00 per share, immediately following consummation of the Transactions, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Secondary Purchase Agreement.

The foregoing description of the Secondary Purchase Agreement is only a summary of the material terms, does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Secondary Purchase Agreement, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.5 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01.

#### Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement
As contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and prior to the Closing Date, Holdings will enter into a Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (the "2<u>nd</u> A&R LLCA") which will amend and restate that certain Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement entered into on March 6, 2025, as previously disclosed. The 2nd A&R LLCA will set forth the relative designations, rights, preferences, powers, restrictions, and limitations relating to the units of Holdings.

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The foregoing description of the 2nd A&R LLCA is only a summary of the material terms, does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the 2nd A&R LLCA, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.6 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01

#### Registration Rights Agreement
*Demand Registration*

In connection with entering into the Purchase Agreement, on or prior to the Closing Date, the Company and certain of the Rollover Sellers intend to enter into a Registration Rights Agreement (the "Registration Rights Agreement"), pursuant to which at any time after the date of the Registration Rights Agreement, each signatory to the Registration Rights Agreement listed as Lead Investor (a "Lead Investor") shall have the right to make a written request to the Company for registration under the Securities Act of the offer and sale to the public of any Registrable Securities pursuant to a Registration Statement (such request, a "Demand Registration Request") of all or part of the Registrable Securities held by such Lead Investor which would reasonably be expected to result in gross proceeds of at least $15,000,000 and the Company will agree to file a Registration Statement with the SEC within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Demand Registration Request (or, if such 30-day period falls in a Company Blackout Period, within five (5) Business Days from the end of such Company Blackout Period) and use its reasonable best efforts to cause such Registration Statement to be promptly declared effective under the Securities Act. No more than two (2) Business Days after receiving a Demand Registration Request, the Company shall deliver a written notice (a "Demand Notice") of such Demand Registration Request to all the Lead Investors and each signatory to the Registration Rights Agreement listed as other investors (the "Other Investors") who then hold Registrable Securities under the Registration Rights Agreement (collectively, the "Holders"), offering them the opportunity to include their Registrable Securities in the Demand Registration. Subject to Section 3.1.7 of the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company shall include in the Demand Registration all such Registrable Securities with respect to which the Company has received written requests for inclusion therein within three (3) Business Days after the date that the Demand Notice was delivered. The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Demand Registration Statement to become effective and remain effective for not less than one hundred eighty (180) days, subject to certain conditions in the Registration Rights Agreement.

*Shelf Registration*

Additionally, pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, upon the written request of any of the Lead Investors (such request, a "Shelf Registration Request"), the Company will be required to promptly file a shelf Registration Statement (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) with the SEC pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act relating to the offer and sale of Registrable Securities by any Holders thereof and shall use reasonable best efforts to cause such Shelf Registration Statement to promptly become effective under the Securities Act (such Registration pursuant to a Shelf Registration Request, a "Shelf Registration"). No more than two (2) Business Days after receiving a Shelf Registration Request, the Company shall deliver a written notice (a "Shelf Registration Notice") of any such request to all other Holders, which shall specify, if applicable, the amount of Registrable Securities to be registered and shall offer each such Holder the opportunity to include their Registrable Securities in the Shelf Registration. The Company shall include in such Shelf Registration all such Registrable Securities with respect to which the Company has received written requests for inclusion therein within three (3) Business Days (or such shorter period as may be reasonably requested in connection with an underwritten "block trade") after the date that the Shelf Registration Notice has been delivered. The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to keep such Shelf Registration Statement continuously effective under the Securities Act in order to permit the Prospectus forming part of the Shelf Registration Statement to be usable by Holders until the earlier of: (a) the date as of which all Registrable Securities have been sold pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement or another Registration Statement filed under the Securities Act (but in no event prior to the applicable period referred to in Section 4(a)(3) of the Securities Act and Rule 174 thereunder); and (b) the date as of which no Holder holds Registrable Securities (such period of effectiveness, the "Shelf Period").

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*Shelf Takedown*

At any time the Company has an effective Shelf Registration Statement with respect to a Holder's Registrable Securities, any of the Lead Investors may make a written request (a "Shelf Takedown Request") to the Company to effect a Public Offering (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement), including an Underwritten Shelf Takedown (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement), of all or a portion of such Holder's Registrable Securities that may be registered. No more than two (2) Business Days after receiving a Shelf Takedown Request (or such shorter period as may be reasonably requested in connection with an underwritten "block trade") for any Underwritten Shelf Takedown, the Company shall deliver a notice (a "Shelf Takedown Notice") to each other Holder with Registrable Securities covered by the applicable Registration Statement, or to all other Holders if such Registration Statement is undesignated (each a "Potential Takedown Participant"). The Shelf Takedown Notice shall offer each such Potential Takedown Participant the opportunity to include in any Underwritten Shelf Takedown such number of Registrable Securities as each such Potential Takedown Participant may request in writing. The Company shall include in the Underwritten Shelf Takedown all such Registrable Securities with respect to which the Company has received written requests for inclusion therein within three (3) Business Days (or such shorter period as may be reasonably requested in connection with an underwritten "block trade") after the date that the Shelf Takedown Notice has been delivered.

*Piggyback Registration*

If the Company at any time proposes to file a Registration Statement under the Securities Act or to conduct a Public Offering (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) with respect to any offering of its equity securities subject to certain exceptions, then, no less than ten (10) Business Days prior to the proposed date of filing of such Registration Statement or, in the case of a Public Offering under a Shelf Registration Statement, the anticipated pricing or trade date), the Company shall give written notice (a "Piggyback Notice") of such proposed filing or Public Offering to all Holders, and such Piggyback Notice shall offer the Holders the opportunity to register under such Registration Statement, or to sell in such Public Offering, such number of Registrable Securities as each such Holder may request in writing. Subject to Section 3.3.2 of the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company shall include in such Registration Statement or Public Offering all such Registrable Securities that are requested to be included therein within five (5) Business Days after the receipt by such Holder of any such notice, subject to certain exceptions as discussed in more detail in the Registration Rights Agreement.

For purposes of the foregoing description of the Registration Rights Agreement and as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• " Company Blackout Period " means the period starting two weeks prior to the end of any fiscal quarter and ending on the second (2<sup>nd</sup>)
 Business Day after earnings are publicly reported for such period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• " Public Offering " means the offer and sale of Registrable Securities for cash pursuant to an effective Registration Statement under the
 Securities Act (other than a Registration Statement on Form S-4 or Form S-8 or any successor form).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• " Registrable Securities " means (i) all shares of Common Stock, (ii) all shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise, conversion or
 exchange of any option, warrant or convertible security of any Person (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) that is not then subject to vesting or forfeiture to the Company and (iii) all shares of Common Stock directly or
 indirectly issued or then issuable with respect to the securities referred to in clauses (i) or (ii) above by way of a stock dividend or stock split, or in connection with a combination of shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation or
 other reorganization, in any such case under clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) above, whether owned on the date hereof or hereafter acquired; provided, however, that shares of Common Stock that are then subject to forfeiture to the Company shall not
 be deemed "Registrable Securities" for purposes of Section 3.1, 3.2.4 or 3.3 of the Registration Rights Agreement. As to any particular Registrable Securities, such securities shall cease to be Registrable Securities when (w) a Registration
 Statement with respect to the sale of such securities shall have become effective under the Securities Act and such securities shall have been disposed of in accordance with such Registration Statement, (x) such securities shall have been
 Transferred (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) pursuant to Rule 144, (y) such Holder is able to immediately sell such securities under Rule 144 without any restrictions on transfer (including without application of paragraphs
 (c), (d), (e), (f) and (h) of Rule 144), or (z) such securities shall have ceased to be outstanding.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• " Registration Statement " means any registration statement of the Company filed with, or to be filed with, the SEC under the Securities Act,
 including the related Prospectus (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement), amendments and supplements to such registration statement, including pre- and post-effective amendments, and all exhibits and all material incorporated by
 reference in such registration statement other than a registration statement (and related Prospectus) filed on Form S-4 or Form S-8, or any successor form to either of the foregoing.

The foregoing description of the Registration Rights Agreement is only a summary of the material terms, does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Registration Rights Agreement, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.7 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01.

#### Voting Agreement
In connection with entering into the Purchase Agreement, on or prior to the Closing Date, each of the Abrams Investors and BCP (together, the "<u>Voting Entities</u>"), entered into a voting agreement (the "<u>Voting Agreement</u>"). Pursuant to the Voting Agreement, each of the Voting Entities agreed, among other matters, to vote their shares of Common Stock: (a) to cause the board of directors of the Company (the "<u>Board</u>") to be comprised of seven (7) directors at all times; (b) for the election of two (2) individuals designated by the Abrams Investors to serve as directors on the Board (the "<u>Abrams Nominees")</u>, subject to certain conditions; (c) for the election of two (2) individuals designated by BCP to serve as directors on the Board (the "<u>BCP Nominees</u>"), subject to certain conditions; (d) for the election of any three (3) individuals, as each Party may determine in its respective sole discretion, who qualify as independent directors to serve as directors on the Board; and (e) against any action, proposal, transaction or agreement that would or would reasonably be expected to result in the removal of any Abrams Nominee from the Board without the prior written consent of the Abrams Investors or any BCP Nominee from the Board without the prior written consent of BCP.

The foregoing description of the Voting Agreement is only a summary of the material terms, does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Voting Agreement, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.8 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01.

#### Escrow Agreement
In connection with the Purchase Agreement, Wilmington Trust, NA, a national banking association (the "Escrow Agent"), the Sellers Representative, and Holdings will enter into an Escrow Agreement which sets forth the terms of the Adjustment Escrow Fund, which is to include the Adjustment Escrow Amount of $2,750,000. Pursuant to the Escrow Agreement, the Escrow Agent will hold the Escrow Funds in an account established with and designated by the parties to the Escrow Agreement by the Escrow Agent, pursuant to which the Escrow Funds shall be held in a segregated, non-commingled deposit account titled in the name of the Escrow Agent for the benefit of the parties and not merely by book-entry identification.

The foregoing description of the Escrow Agreement is only a summary of the material terms, does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Escrow Agreement, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.9 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01.

#### Indemnification Agreement
In connection with the closing of the Transactions and pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, each Abrams Nominee shall enter into an Indemnification Agreement with the Company whereby the Company agrees to hold harmless and indemnify each indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject to customary conditions. The Indemnification Agreement will also require the Company to pay, in the first instance, the entire amount of any judgment or settlement of such action, suit or proceeding without requiring the indemnitee to contribute to such payment and the Company hereby waives and relinquishes any right of contribution it may have against the indemnitee, in addition to other customary provisions.

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The foregoing description of the Indemnification Agreement is only a summary of the material terms, does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Indemnification Agreement, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.10 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01.

D. Sugarman Employment Agreement

On December 8, 2025, David Sugarman, current Chief Executive Officer of Opco, a subsidiary of US Salt, is entering into an amended and restated employment agreement (the "Sugarman Employment Agreement") with Opco for the position of Chief Executive Officer of Opco. In connection with the Transaction, Opco will become a subsidiary of the Company, and as such, the Company's Compensation Committee and Board have approved the assumption of the employment agreement with Mr. Sugarman. Under the terms of the Sugarman Employment Agreement, Mr. Sugarman will receive a base salary of $550,000, will be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus of between 0% to 150% of his base salary based on achievement of EBITDA growth metrics of Opco, and will be eligible to participate in a long-term incentive program that vests over a five-year performance period. Upon a termination of Mr. Sugerman's employment without "Cause" or by Mr. Sugarman for "Good Reason" (as such terms are defined in the Sugarman Employment Agreement), he is eligible for any earned but unpaid prior year's bonus, any vested portion of his long-term incentive award, payable at the same time such award would have been paid had he remained employed, 12 months' base salary continuation, a pro-rated bonus for the year of termination, based on actual performance, and up to 12 months' COBRA premium payments, in each case conditioned upon his timely execution and non-revocation of a release of claims and compliance with his restrictive covenants.

The foregoing description of the Sugarman Employment Agreement is only a summary of the material terms, does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Sugarman Employment Agreement, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.11 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01.

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| **Item 3.02.** | **Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.** |

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The disclosure set forth above in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K with respect to the issuance of shares of ContextLogic Common Stock is incorporated by reference herein. The shares of Common Stock issuable in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and the Backstop Agreements will not be registered under the Securities Act, in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

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| **Item 5.02** | **Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.** |

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#### Departure of the Chief Executive Officer
As previously disclosed on the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 8, 2025, on December 7, 2025, Mr. Rishi Bajaj stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.

Mr. Bajaj entered into a Separation Agreement and Release ("Separation Agreement") with the Company, which provides for the following benefits:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Payment of his incentive bonus with respect to the Company's 2025 fiscal year at an amount equal to $825,000, payable at the same time annual bonuses are paid to other senior
 executives of the Company, but in no event later than March 15, 2026;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The full vesting of a previously granted award of 474,443.55 time-based Class P Units in Holdings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The continued eligibility for vesting of a previously granted award of 1,897,773.05 performance-based Class P Units in Holdings as if Mr. Bajaj had remained employed with the
 Company; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Transfer by Mr. Bajaj of all of his Class P Units in Holdings to RB Strategic Holdings LP – Easter Series (the " RB Aggregator "),

 an entity established and controlled by Mr. Bajaj, with immediate subsequent transfer of 50% of Mr. Bajaj's economic interest in the RB Aggregator to individuals specified in the Separation Agreement, in the amounts set forth in the
 Separation Agreement.

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In addition, subject to, and contingent upon, the Closing (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), the RB Aggregator will be granted 600,000 Class P Units in Holdings. These Class P Units will vest if the fair market value of a share of the Common Stock achieves $30 per share at any time, based on a twenty (20) day average closing price of the Common Stock, between the grant date and December 31, 2030.

The foregoing description of the Separation Agreement is only a summary of the material terms, does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Separation Agreement, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.12, and hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 5.02.

#### Appointment of the President
As previously disclosed on the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 8, 2025, Mark Ward, a Director of the Company, has been appointed President, effective as of December 7, 2025(the "<u>Appointment</u>"). Mark Ward is a Director at BC Partners, based in New York. He joined the firm in 2020 and focuses on opportunistic investments across the capital structure. Prior to BC Partners, he worked in the Restructuring and M&A groups at Houlihan Lokey. He holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of St. Thomas.

In connection with the Appointment and pursuant to the terms of a Non-Employee Officer Appointment Letter entered into and approved by the Board, Mr. Ward will not receive any additional compensation or benefits of any kind in connection with the Appointment.

In addition the indemnification agreement that Mr. Ward previously entered into with the Company, in substantially the form entered into with other directors and officers of the Company, remains applicable. In connection with the Appointment, and the service of the BCP affiliated directors on the Board, as well as the prospective service of the Abrams Investors' affiliated directors on the Board following the Closing Date, the Board approved a renunciation of corporate opportunities for the benefit of the Abrams Investors and BCP affiliated directors, to the fullest extent permitted pursuant to Delaware General Corporation Law Section 122(17).

#### Forward Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact could be deemed forward-looking, including, but not limited to, statements regarding ContextLogic's financial outlook, information concerning the acquisition of US Salt, the strategic alternatives considered by ContextLogic's board of directors, including the decisions taken thereto and alternatives for the use of its cash or cash equivalents, possible or assumed future results of operations and expenses, management strategies and plans, competitive position, business environment, potential growth strategies and opportunities and ContextLogic's continued listing on the OTC Markets. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as "anticipates," "believes," "could," "estimates," "expects," "foresees," "forecasts," "guidance," "intends" "goals," "may," "might," "outlook," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "projects," "seeks," "should," "targets," "will," "would" or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. If the risks materialize or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. Important factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Transaction, the ability of the parties to consummate the Transaction in a timely manner or at all, the Purchase Agreement, the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions to closing the Transaction, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance or condition that could give rise to termination of the Purchase Agreement for the Transaction, the contemplated Rights Offering, the strategic alternatives considered by the Company's board of directors, including the decisions taken thereto; future financial performance; future liquidity and operating expenditures; financial condition and results of operations; competitive changes in the marketplace and other characterizations of future events or circumstances. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. Further information on these and additional risks that could affect ContextLogic's results is included in its filings with the SEC, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10K/A, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2025 and other reports that ContextLogic files with the SEC from time to time, which could cause actual results to vary from expectations. Any forward-looking statement made by ContextLogic in this Current Report on Form 8-K speaks only as of the day on which ContextLogic makes it. ContextLogic assumes no obligation to, and except as otherwise required by federal securities law, does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this report.

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

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Exhibits.

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| **Exhibit**<br> **Number** | **Description** |
| [2.1\*](ef20060968_ex2-1.htm) | Purchase Agreement, dated December 8, 2025, by and among ContextLogic Holdings Inc., ContextLogic LLC, ContextLogic Holdings, LLC, Salt Management Aggregator, LLC, Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP, L.P., Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition-A, L.P., Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition Blocker, LLC, Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition, L.P., the Abrams Investors, the Management Investors, US Salt Parent Holdings, LLC, Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, solely in its capacity as the Sellers Representative, and, BCP Special Opportunities Fund III Originations LP. |
| [10.1](ef20060968_ex10-1.htm) | Backstop Agreement (BCP), dated as of December 8, 2025, by and between ContextLogic Holdings, LLC and BCP Special Opportunities Fund III Originations LP. |
| [10.2](ef20060968_ex10-2.htm) | Backstop Agreement (ACP I), dated as of December 8, 2025, by and between ContextLogic Holdings, LLC and Abrams Capital Partners I, L.P. |
| [10.3](ef20060968_ex10-3.htm) | Backstop Agreement (ACP II), dated as of December 8, 2025, by and between ContextLogic Holdings, LLC and Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P. |
| [10.4](ef20060968_ex10-4.htm) | Debt Commitment Letter, dated December 8, 2025, from Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP, Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C, Benefit Street Partners LLC, Macquarie PF Inc. and Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc. to ContextLogic Holdings, LLC. |
| [10.5\*](ef20060968_ex10-5.htm) | Equity Purchase Agreement, dated December 8, 2025, by and among Abrams Capital Partners I, L.P., Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P., Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition, L.P., Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition-A L.P., and Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP, L.P., and ContextLogic Holdings Inc. |
| [10.6](ef20060968_ex2-1.htm#ExhibitE) | Form of Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of ContextLogic Holdings, LLC (which is included in the Purchase Agreement as Exhibit E therein). |
| [10.7](ef20060968_ex2-1.htm#ExhibitH) | Form of Registration Rights Agreement (which is included in the Purchase Agreement as Exhibit H therein). |
| [10.8\*](ef20060968_ex2-1.htm#ExhibitI) | Form of Voting Agreement (which is included in the Purchase Agreement as Exhibit I therein). |
| [10.9\*](ef20060968_ex2-1.htm#ExhibitF) | Form of Escrow Agreement (which is included in the Purchase Agreement as Exhibit F therein). |
| [10.10](ef20060968_ex2-1.htm#ExhibitL) | Form of Director Indemnification Agreement (which is included in the Purchase Agreement as Exhibit L therein). |
| [10.11\*](ef20060968_ex10-11.htm) | Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated December 8, 2025, by and between US Salt, LLC and David Sugarman. |
| [10.12](ef20060968_ex10-12.htm) | Separation Agreement and Release, dated December 7, 2025, by and between ContextLogic Holdings Inc. and Rishi Bajaj. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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\* Certain schedules, exhibits and similar attachments have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Company will provide a copy of such omitted materials to the SEC or its staff upon request.

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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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|  |  |  | ContextLogic Holdings Inc. |
| Date: | December 10, 2025 | By: | /s/ Mark Ward |
|  |  |  | Mark Ward |
|  |  |  | President |
|  |  |  | Principal Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 2.1

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#### Exhibit 2.1<br>

PURCHASE AGREEMENT

BY AND AMONG

CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC.,

CONTEXTLOGIC LLC,

CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS, LLC,

EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION GP, L.P.,

EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION-A, L.P.,

EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION, L.P.

(FOR ITSELF AND AS THE SELLERS' REPRESENTATIVE),

EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION BLOCKER, LLC,

THE OTHER SELLER PARTIES NAMED HEREIN,

INCLUDING THE ABRAMS INVESTORS AND THE MANAGEMENT INVESTORS (EACH AS DEFINED HEREIN),

SALT MANAGEMENT AGGREGATOR, LLC,

BCP SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND III ORIGINATIONS LP,

SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 7.16 AND ARTICLE XV,

AND

US SALT PARENT HOLDINGS, LLC

December 8, 2025

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| **TABLE OF CONTENTS** | **TABLE OF CONTENTS** | **TABLE OF CONTENTS** |
| **ARTICLE I SALE TRANSACTIONS** | **ARTICLE I SALE TRANSACTIONS** | **2** |
| 1.01 | Parent Contribution and Exchange | 2 |
| 1.02 | Blocker Sale | 3 |
| 1.03 | Buyer Rollover | 4 |
| 1.04 | Internal Contribution and Exchange | 4 |
| 1.05 | Company Sale | 5 |
| 1.06 | Management Aggregator Contribution | 5 |
| 1.07 | Required Withholding | 5 |
| **ARTICLE II [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]** | **ARTICLE II [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]** | **6** |
| **ARTICLE III CLOSING OF SALE TRANSACTIONS; CLOSING CONSIDERATION ADJUSTMENT** | **ARTICLE III CLOSING OF SALE TRANSACTIONS; CLOSING CONSIDERATION ADJUSTMENT** | **6** |
| 3.01 | The Closing | 6 |
| 3.02 | Closing Transactions | 6 |
| 3.03 | Closing Deliveries | 7 |
| 3.04 | [Intentionally omitted]. | 9 |
| 3.05 | Closing Consideration Adjustment | 9 |
| 3.06 | Preparation of Estimated Closing Statement and Closing Statement; Cooperation | 12 |
| **ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE BUYER PARTIES** | **ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE BUYER PARTIES** | **13** |
| 4.01 | Status | 13 |
| 4.02 | Power and Authority | 13 |
| 4.03 | Enforceability | 13 |
| 4.04 | No Violations; Consents and Approvals | 14 |
| 4.05 | Brokers | 14 |
| 4.06 | Financing | 14 |
| 4.07 | Investment Representations | 15 |
| 4.08 | Solvency | 15 |
| 4.09 | Litigation | 16 |
| 4.10 | Capitalization | 16 |
| 4.11 | SEC Reports; Disclosure Controls and Procedures. | 16 |
| 4.12 | No Undisclosed Liabilities | 17 |
| 4.13 | Authorized and Outstanding Equity Interests of Buyer Midco | 18 |
| 4.14 | Authorized and Outstanding Equity Interests of Buyer | 18 |
| 4.15 | Subsidiaries | 18 |
| 4.16 | Representations and Warranties Concerning the Opinion | 18 |
| 4.17 | Tax Matters | 18 |
| 4.18 | Certain Representations Regarding the Rollover | 19 |
| **ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES REGARDING THE SELLER PARTIES** | **ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES REGARDING THE SELLER PARTIES** |  |
| 5.01 | Status | 20 |

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| 5.02 | Power and Authority | 20 |
| 5.03 | Enforceability | 20 |
| 5.04 | No Violations; Consents and Approvals | 20 |
| 5.05 | Ownership | 21 |
| 5.06 | Litigation | 21 |
| 5.07 | Brokers | 21 |
| 5.08 | Blocker Matters | 21 |
| 5.09 | Capitalization of Aggregator | 24 |
| **ARTICLE VI REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY** | **ARTICLE VI REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY** |  |
| 6.01 | Status | 24 |
| 6.02 | Power and Authority | 24 |
| 6.03 | Enforceability | 24 |
| 6.04 | Capitalization; Ownership | 24 |
| 6.05 | Group Companies | 25 |
| 6.06 | No Violation; Consents and Approvals | 26 |
| 6.07 | Financial Statements | 27 |
| 6.08 | Absence of Certain Developments | 28 |
| 6.09 | Litigation | 30 |
| 6.10 | Environmental Matters | 31 |
| 6.11 | Title to Properties | 31 |
| 6.12 | Compliance with Laws | 32 |
| 6.13 | Labor and Employment Matters | 33 |
| 6.14 | Employee Benefit Plans | 35 |
| 6.15 | Tax Matters | 36 |
| 6.16 | Insurance | 38 |
| 6.17 | Licenses and Permits | 39 |
| 6.18 | Affiliated Transactions | 39 |
| 6.19 | Material Contracts | 39 |
| 6.20 | Intellectual Property | 42 |
| 6.21 | Privacy and Cybersecurity | 44 |
| 6.22 | Material Customers and Material Suppliers | 46 |
| 6.23 | Real Property | 45 |
| 6.24 | Products Liability and Warranty | 48 |
| 6.26 | Brokers | 50 |
| 6.27 | Trade Control Laws | 50 |
| **ARTICLE VII PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS** | **ARTICLE VII PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS** | **51** |
| 7.01 | Reasonable Best Efforts; Closing Conditions | 51 |
| 7.02 | Notices and Consents | 51 |
| 7.03 | Regulatory Filings. | 51 |
| 7.04 | Conduct of the Business | 53 |
| 7.05 | Access to Information | 53 |
| 7.06 | Exclusivity | 54 |
| 7.07 | Confidentiality Agreement | 54 |
| 7.08 | R&W Policy | 54 |
| 7.09 | Financial Statements and Other Required Financing Information | 55 |

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| 7.10 | Rights Offering; SEC Filings | 55 |
| 7.11 | Debt Financing Cooperation. | 57 |
| 7.12 | Debt Financing Efforts. | 59 |
| 7.13 | D&O Tail | 61 |
| 7.14 | Pre-Closing Reorganization | 61 |
| 7.15 | Buyer Pre-Closing Reorganization | 61 |
| 7.16 | Certain Matters Concerning the Opinion | 62 |
| **ARTICLE VIII POST-CLOSING COVENANTS** | **ARTICLE VIII POST-CLOSING COVENANTS** | **63** |
| 8.01 | Further Assurances | 63 |
| 8.02 | Director and Officer Liability and Indemnification | 63 |
| 8.03 | Access to Books and Records | 63 |
| 8.04 | Public Announcements | 63 |
| **ARTICLE IX TAX COVENANTS** | **ARTICLE IX TAX COVENANTS** | **64** |
| 9.01 | Cooperation on Tax Matters | 64 |
| 9.02 | Transfer Taxes | 64 |
| 9.03 | Tax Returns | 64 |
| 9.04 | Straddle Periods | 65 |
| 9.06 | Tax Elections | 67 |
| 9.07 | Tax Contests | 67 |
| 9.08 | Closing Consideration Allocation | 68 |
| **ARTICLE X CONDITIONS TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE BUYER PARTIES** | **ARTICLE X CONDITIONS TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE BUYER PARTIES** | **69** |
| 10.01 | Accuracy of Representations and Warranties | 69 |
| 10.02 | Compliance with Obligations | 69 |
| 10.03 | No Material Adverse Effect | 69 |
| 10.04 | No Governmental Order | 69 |
| 10.05 | Antitrust Approvals | 70 |
| 10.06 | Pre-Closing Reorganization | 70 |
| 10.07 | Tax Opinion | 70 |
| **ARTICLE XI CONDITIONS TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMPANY AND THE SELLER PARTIES** | **ARTICLE XI CONDITIONS TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMPANY AND THE SELLER PARTIES** | **70** |
| 11.01 | Accuracy of Representations and Warranties | 70 |
| 11.02 | Compliance with Obligations | 70 |
| 11.03 | No Governmental Order | 71 |
| 11.04 | Antitrust Approvals | 71 |
| 11.05 | Buyer Pre-Closing Reorganization | 71 |
| 11.06 | Tax Opinion | 71 |
| **ARTICLE XII NON-SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS; NON-RELIANCE** | **ARTICLE XII NON-SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS; NON-RELIANCE** | **71** |
| 12.01 | Non-Survival of Representations, Warranties, and Pre-Closing Covenants | 71 |
| 12.02 | Non-Reliance | 72 |
| **ARTICLE XIII DEFINITIONS** | **ARTICLE XIII DEFINITIONS** | **73** |

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| 13.01 | Defined Terms | 73 |
| 13.02 | Other Definitional Provisions | 88 |
| **ARTICLE XIV TERMINATION** | **ARTICLE XIV TERMINATION** | **88** |
| 14.01 | Termination | 88 |
| 14.02 | Effect of Termination | 90 |
| 14.03 | Termination Fee | 90 |
| **ARTICLE XV GENERAL PROVISIONS** | **ARTICLE XV GENERAL PROVISIONS** | **91** |
| 15.01 | Notices | 91 |
| 15.02 | Entire Agreement | 92 |
| 15.03 | Expenses | 92 |
| 15.04 | Amendment; Waiver | 93 |
| 15.05 | Binding Effect; Assignment | 93 |
| 15.06 | Counterparts | 93 |
| 15.07 | Interpretation; Schedules | 94 |
| 15.08 | Governing Law; Interpretation | 94 |
| 15.09 | Forum Selection; Consent to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial | 94 |
| 15.10 | Specific Performance | 97 |
| 15.11 | Arm's Length Negotiations; Drafting | 97 |
| 15.12 | Time | 97 |
| 15.13 | Made Available | 97 |
| 15.14 | Designation of the Sellers Representative | 97 |
| 15.15 | Non-Recourse | 99 |
| 15.16 | No Third-Party Beneficiaries | 100 |
| 15.17 | Severability | 100 |

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| <u>EXHIBITS</u> |  |
| Exhibit A | Pre-Closing Reorganization |
| Exhibit B | Buyer Pre-Closing Reorganization |
| Exhibit C | Form of Company Closing Certificate |
| Exhibit D | Form of Buyer Closing Certificate |
| Exhibit E | Form of Buyer LLC Agreement |
| Exhibit F | Form of Escrow Agreement |
| Exhibit G | Form of Professional Services Agreement Termination Agreement |
| Exhibit H | Form of Registration Rights Agreement |
| Exhibit I | Form of Voting Agreement |
| Exhibit J | Allocation Methodology |
| Exhibit K | Form of Company Operating Agreement |
| Exhibit L | Form of Indemnification Agreement |
| Exhibit M | Form of Investment Committee Charter |
| Exhibit N | Form of US Salt Oversight Committee Charter |
| Exhibit O-1 | Form of Non-imputation affidavit |
| Exhibit O-2 | Form of Owners affidavit and gap indemnity |

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| <u>SCHEDULES</u> |  |
| Schedule 1.03 | Buyer Rollover Participation |
| Schedule 3.03(a)(v) | Debt Paid at Closing |
| Schedule 3.03(a)(ix) | Resignations |
| Schedule 3.03(e)(x) | Abrams Designees |
| Schedule 3.05(a)(i) | Allocation Principles and Form of Allocation Schedule |
| Schedule 3.06(a) | Working Capital Schedule |
| Schedule 4.14 | Buyer Capitalization |
| Schedule 4.16 | Closing Opinion Facts and Assumptions |
| Schedule 7.02 | Notices and Consents |
| Schedule 7.04 | Conduct of Business |
| Schedule 13.01(a) | Permitted Liens |
| Disclosure Schedule | Exceptions to Representations and Warranties |

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#### PURCHASE AGREEMENT

This PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "<u>Agreement</u>") is entered into as of December 8, 2025, by and among ContextLogic Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation ("<u>Buyer Parent</u>"), ContextLogic LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("<u>Buyer Midco</u>"), ContextLogic Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("<u>Buyer</u>" and together with Buyer Parent and Buyer Midco, the "<u>Buyer Parties</u>"), Salt Management Aggregator, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "<u>Management Aggregator</u>"), Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>Emerald GP</u>"), Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition-A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>Blocker Seller</u>"), Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition Blocker, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("<u>Blocker</u>"), Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (solely in its capacity as a Seller Party, "<u>Emerald Fund</u>" and, together with Emerald GP and Blocker Seller, the "<u>Emerald Investors</u>"), the investors set forth on <u>Schedule I</u> hereto (the "<u>Abrams Investors</u>"), the investors set forth on <u>Schedule II</u> hereto (the "<u>Management Investors</u>" and, together with the Emerald Investors and the Abrams Investors, collectively, the "<u>Seller Parties</u>"), US Salt Parent Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "<u>Company</u>"), Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, solely in its capacity as the Sellers Representative (as hereinafter defined), and, solely for the purposes of <u>Section 7.16</u> and, as it relates thereto, <u>Article XV</u>, BCP Special Opportunities Fund III Originations LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>BCP</u>"). Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in <u>Section 13.01</u> of this Agreement. Buyer Parent, Buyer Midco, Buyer, Management Aggregator, Blocker, the Company, each of the Seller Parties and the Sellers Representative are referred to herein collectively as the "<u>Parties</u>" and, individually, as a "<u>Party</u>."

#### RECITALS

WHEREAS, on the Closing Date prior to the Closing, certain of the Seller Parties and their Affiliates will consummate the transactions described in <u>Exhibit A</u> hereto (the "<u>Pre-Closing Reorganization</u>");

WHEREAS, prior to the Closing, certain Buyer Parties and their Affiliates will consummate the transactions described in <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto (the "<u>Buyer Pre-Closing Reorganization</u>");

WHEREAS, following the Pre-Closing Reorganization, as of immediately prior to the Parent Contribution and Exchange, (i) the Company will be collectively owned 100% by Emerald GP, Blocker, Emerald Fund, the Abrams Investors and the Management Investors, and (ii) Blocker will be wholly owned by Blocker Seller;

WHEREAS, (i) Blocker Seller desires to contribute a portion of its membership interests in Blocker to Buyer Parent in exchange for shares of Parent Stock, and Buyer Parent desires to accept such contribution and issue shares of Parent Stock to Blocker Seller in exchange therefor; (ii) Emerald GP and Emerald Fund each desire to contribute a portion of their respective Company Units to Buyer Parent in exchange for shares of Parent Stock, and Buyer Parent desires to accept such contribution and issue shares of Parent Stock to Emerald GP and Emerald Fund in exchange therefor; and (iii) each of the Abrams Investors desire to contribute a portion of its Company Units to Buyer Parent in exchange for shares of Parent Stock, and Buyer Parent desires to accept such contribution and issue shares of Parent Stock to each of the Abrams Investors in exchange therefor, in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein (the transactions described in the foregoing clauses (i)-(iii), the "<u>Parent Contribution and Exchange</u>");

WHEREAS, immediately following the consummation of the Parent Contribution and Exchange, Blocker Seller desires to sell to Buyer Parent, and Buyer Parent desires to purchase from Blocker Seller, all of Blocker Seller's remaining membership interests in Blocker for cash consideration, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein (the "<u>Blocker Sale</u>");

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WHEREAS, immediately following the consummation of the Blocker Sale, (i) the Management Investors identified on <u>Schedule 1.03</u> desire to contribute a portion of their Company Units to Buyer in exchange for Class A Units of Buyer, and Buyer desires to accept such contribution and issue Class A Units to such Management Investors in exchange therefor; (ii) Emerald GP desires to contribute a portion of the Company Units then held by it to Buyer in exchange for Class A Units of Buyer, and Buyer desires to accept such contribution and issue Class A Units to Emerald GP in exchange therefor; (iii) the Abrams Investors (together with the Management Investors identified on <u>Schedule 1.03</u> and Emerald GP, the "<u>Rollover Sellers</u>") desire to contribute a portion of the Company Units then held by them to Buyer in exchange for Class A Units of Buyer, and Buyer desires to accept such contribution and issue Class A Units to the Abrams Investors in exchange therefor, in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein (the transactions described in the foregoing clauses (i)-(iii), the "<u>Buyer Rollover</u>");

WHEREAS, immediately following the consummation of the Buyer Rollover, (i) Blocker desires to contribute all of the Company Units then held by it to Buyer in exchange for Class B Units of Buyer, and Buyer desires to accept such contribution and issue Class B Units to Blocker in exchange therefor; and (ii) Buyer Parent desires to contribute all of the Company Units then held by it to Buyer in exchange for Class B Units of Buyer, and Buyer desires to accept such contribution and issue Class B Units to Buyer Parent in exchange therefor (the transactions described in the foregoing clauses (i)-(ii), the "<u>Internal Contribution and Exchange</u>");

WHEREAS, immediately following the consummation of the Internal Contribution and Exchange, Emerald GP, Emerald Fund, each of the Abrams Investors and each of the Management Investors (collectively, the "<u>Cash Sellers</u>") desires to sell to Buyer, and Buyer desires to purchase from each such Person, all of the Company Units then held by such Person for cash consideration, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein (the "<u>Company Sale</u>" and, together with the Parent Contribution and Exchange, the Blocker Sale, the Internal Contribution and Exchange and the Buyer Rollover, collectively, the "<u>Sale Transactions</u>");

WHEREAS, the board of managers (or the equivalent governing body) of each of Buyer, Buyer Midco, Buyer Parent and the Company has each approved the entry into this Agreement by such Party; and

WHEREAS, each Seller Party that is not a natural person has received or obtained the approval of such Seller Party's general partner, managing member or equivalent governing body to enter into this Agreement.

#### AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual representations, warranties, and covenants herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

#### ARTICLE I

<u>SALE TRANSACTIONS</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Parent Contribution and Exchange</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Transactions; Consideration</u>. Subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement, at the Closing, immediately prior to the consummation of the Blocker Sale:

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blocker Seller shall (and at the Closing hereby does, automatically and without the need for any further action or documentation) contribute to Buyer Parent, free and clear of all Liens (other than restrictions on transfer arising under applicable securities laws), and Buyer Parent shall (and at the Closing hereby does) accept, the membership interests of Blocker identified on the Allocation Schedule with respect to the Parent Contribution and Exchange, and, in exchange therefor, Buyer Parent shall (and at the Closing hereby does) issue the Parent Stock identified on the Allocation Schedule with respect to the Parent Contribution and Exchange to Blocker Seller;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Emerald GP shall (and at the Closing hereby does, automatically and without the need for any further action or documentation) contribute to Buyer Parent, free and clear of all Liens (other than restrictions on transfer arising under applicable securities laws), and Buyer Parent shall (and at the Closing hereby does) accept, the Company Units then held by Emerald GP identified on the Allocation Schedule with respect to the Parent Contribution and Exchange, and, in exchange therefor, Buyer Parent shall (and at the Closing hereby does) issue the Parent Stock identified on the Allocation Schedule with respect to the Parent Contribution and Exchange to Emerald GP;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Emerald Fund shall (and at the Closing hereby does, automatically and without the need for any further action or documentation) contribute to Buyer Parent, free and clear of all Liens (other than restrictions on transfer arising under applicable securities laws), and Buyer Parent shall (and at the Closing hereby does) accept, the Company Units then held by Emerald Fund identified on the Allocation Schedule with respect to the Parent Contribution and Exchange, and, in exchange therefor, Buyer Parent shall (and at the Closing hereby does) issue the Parent Stock identified on the Allocation Schedule with respect to the Parent Contribution and Exchange to Emerald Fund; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; each of the Abrams Investors shall (and at the Closing hereby does, automatically and without the need for any further action or documentation) contribute to Buyer Parent, free and clear of all Liens (other than restrictions on transfer arising under applicable securities laws), and Buyer Parent shall (and at the Closing hereby does) accept, the Company Units then held by such Abrams Investor identified on the Allocation Schedule with respect to the Parent Contribution and Exchange, and, in exchange therefor, Buyer Parent shall (and at the Closing hereby does) issue the Parent Stock identified on the Allocation Schedule with respect to the Parent Contribution and Exchange to each of the Abrams Investors.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Closing.</u> The closing of the Parent Contribution and Exchange (the "<u>Parent Contribution and Exchange Closing</u>") shall take place on the Closing Date immediately prior to the consummation of the Blocker Sale.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Blocker Sale</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Transaction</u>. Subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement, at the Closing, immediately following the Parent Contribution and Exchange Closing and immediately prior to the consummation of the Buyer Rollover, Blocker Seller shall (and at the Closing hereby does, automatically and without the need for any further action or documentation) sell to Buyer Parent, and Buyer Parent shall (and at the Closing hereby does) purchase from Blocker Seller, all of the membership interests in Blocker then held by Blocker Seller, free and clear of all Liens (other than restrictions on transfer arising under applicable securities laws).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Closing.</u> The closing of the Blocker Sale (the "<u>Blocker Sale Closing</u>") shall take place on the Closing Date immediately following the Parent Contribution and Exchange Closing and immediately prior to the consummation of the Buyer Rollover.

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Consideration</u>. In consideration for the membership interests of Blocker sold to Buyer Parent by Blocker Seller pursuant to <u>Section 1.02(a)</u>, Buyer Parent shall pay to Blocker Seller at the Closing an amount in cash equal to the Blocker Closing Consideration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.03&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Buyer Rollover</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Transactions; Consideration</u>. Subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement, at the Closing, immediately following the Blocker Sale Closing and immediately prior to the consummation of the Company Sale:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; each of the Management Investors identified on <u>Schedule 1.03</u> shall (and at the Closing hereby does, automatically and without the need for further action or documentation) contribute to Buyer, free and clear of all Liens (other than restrictions on transfer arising under applicable securities laws), and Buyer shall (and at the Closing hereby does) accept, the Company Units then held by such Management Investor identified on the Allocation Schedule with respect to the Buyer Rollover, and, in exchange therefor, Buyer shall (and at the Closing hereby does) issue the Class A Units of Buyer identified on the Allocation Schedule with respect to the Buyer Rollover to such Management Investor;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Emerald GP shall (and at the Closing hereby does, automatically and without the need for any further action or documentation) contribute to Buyer, free and clear of all Liens (other than restrictions on transfer arising under applicable securities laws), and Buyer shall (and at the Closing hereby does) accept, the Company Units then held by Emerald GP identified on the Allocation Schedule with respect to the Buyer Rollover, and, in exchange therefor, Buyer shall (and at the Closing hereby does) issue the Class A Units of Buyer identified on the Allocation Schedule with respect to the Buyer Rollover to Emerald GP;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; each of the Abrams Investors shall (and at the Closing hereby does, automatically and without the need for any further action or documentation) contribute to Buyer, free and clear of all Liens (other than restrictions on transfer arising under applicable securities laws), and Buyer shall (and at the Closing hereby does) accept, the Company Units then held by such Abrams Investor identified on the Allocation Schedule with respect to the Buyer Rollover, and, in exchange therefor, Buyer shall (and at the Closing hereby does) issue the Class A Units of Buyer identified on the Allocation Schedule with respect to the Buyer Rollover to each Abrams Investor;

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Closing.</u> The closing of the Buyer Rollover (the "<u>Buyer Rollover Closing</u>") shall take place on the Closing Date immediately following the Blocker Sale Closing and immediately prior to consummation of the Internal Contribution and Exchange.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.04&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Internal Contribution and Exchange</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Transactions</u>. Immediately following the Buyer Rollover Closing:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; first, Blocker shall (and at such time hereby does, automatically and without the need for any further action or documentation) contribute to Buyer, and Buyer shall (and at such time hereby does) accept, all of the Company Units then held by Blocker, and, in exchange therefor, Buyer shall (and at such time hereby does) issue the Class B Units of Buyer identified on the Allocation Schedule with respect to the Internal Contribution and Exchange to Blocker; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; immediately thereafter, Buyer Parent shall (and at such time hereby does, automatically and without the need for any further action or documentation) contribute to Buyer, and Buyer shall (and at such time hereby does) accept, all of the Company Units then held by Buyer Parent, and, in exchange therefor, Buyer shall (and at such time hereby does) issue the Class B Units of Buyer identified on the Allocation Schedule with respect to the Internal Contribution and Exchange to Buyer Parent.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Closing.</u> The closing of the Internal Contribution and Exchange (the "<u>Internal Contribution and Exchange Closing</u>") shall take place on the Closing Date immediately following the Buyer Rollover Closing and immediately prior to consummation of the Company Sale.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.05&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Company Sale</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Transactions</u>. Subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement, at the Closing, immediately following the Internal Contribution and Exchange Closing, each of Emerald GP, Emerald Fund, each of the Abrams Investors and each of the Management Investors shall (and at the Closing hereby does) sell to Buyer, and Buyer shall (and at the Closing hereby does) purchase from each such Person, all of the Company Units then held by such Person, free and clear of all Liens (other than restrictions on transfer arising under applicable securities laws).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Closing.</u> The closing of the Company Sale shall take place on the Closing Date immediately following the Internal Contribution and Exchange Closing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Consideration</u>. In consideration for the Company Units sold to Buyer by Emerald GP, Emerald Fund, the Abrams Investors and the Management Investors pursuant to <u>Section 1.05(a)</u>, Buyer shall pay to the Sellers Representative, for further distribution to Emerald GP, Emerald Fund, the Abrams Investors and the Management Investors in accordance with the Allocation Schedule, at the Closing, in the aggregate, an amount in cash equal to the Estimated Closing Consideration less the Blocker Closing Consideration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.06&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Management Aggregator Contribution</u>. Immediately following the Closing, each Management Investor identified on Schedule 1.03 shall (and at such time hereby does, automatically and without the need for any further action or documentation) contribute to Management Aggregator, and Management Aggregator shall (and at such time hereby does, automatically and without the need for any further action or documentation) accept, all of the Class A Units then held by each such Management Investor, and, in exchange therefor, Management Aggregator shall (and at such time hereby does, automatically and without the need for any further action or documentation) issue an equivalent number of units of Management Aggregator to each such Management Investor (the "<u>Management Contribution</u>") and, in connection therewith, each such Management Investor shall deliver to Management Aggregator a duly executed joinder or counterpart signature page to the Management Aggregator LLC Agreement; provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall the consummation of the Management Contribution be a condition to the Closing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.07&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Required Withholding</u>. Each of Buyer, the Sellers Representative, the Escrow Agent and the Company shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from any consideration payable or otherwise deliverable pursuant to this Agreement or the Escrow Agreement to any Seller Party such amounts as may be required to be deducted or withheld therefrom applicable Tax Law; provided that, so long as each Cash Seller provides as IRS Form W-9, the Buyer Parties agree that no withholding shall be required under Sections 1445 or 1446 of the Code (or corresponding provisions of state or local law); provided, further, that at least three (3) Business Days prior to making any such deduction or withholding (other than withholding with respect to compensatory payments or failure to provide an IRS Form W-9), the Buyer Parties shall notify the Sellers Representative in writing of the amount and basis of such deduction and withholding and shall cooperate in good faith with the Sellers Representative to use reasonable best efforts identified by the Sellers Representative to mitigate or eliminate any such requirement to deduct or withhold to the extent permitted by applicable Law. To the extent such amounts are so deducted or withheld, such deducted or withheld amounts shall be paid over to the appropriate Taxing Authority (with copies of the appropriate receipts for such payments provided to the Sellers Representative upon request) and shall be treated for all purposes under this Agreement as having been paid to the Person to whom such consideration would otherwise have been paid. The Buyer Parties, the Sellers Representative and the Company agree that all payments made hereunder with respect to the Company Units are not compensatory for U.S. federal (and applicable state and local) Tax purposes to any Seller Party.

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#### ARTICLE II

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#### ARTICLE III

<u>CLOSING OF SALE TRANSACTIONS; CLOSING CONSIDERATION ADJUSTMENT</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>The Closing</u>. The closing of the Sale Transactions as contemplated by this Agreement (the "<u>Closing</u>") shall take place remotely via exchange of signature pages and release of documents on the third (3<sup>rd</sup>) Business Day following satisfaction, or waiver in writing by the Party entitled to effect such waiver, of all of the closing conditions set forth in <u>Article X</u> and <u>Article XI</u> (other than those conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied by actions taken at the Closing, but subject to the satisfaction, or waiver in writing by the Party entitled to effect such waiver, of such conditions at the Closing) or on such other date as is mutually agreed to in writing by Buyer and the Company; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that, without the prior written consent of Buyer, the Closing shall not occur prior to the third (3<sup>rd</sup>) Business Day following the final date of the Marketing Period. The date on which the Closing actually occurs is referred to herein as the "<u>Closing Date</u>".

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Closing Transactions</u>. At or prior to the Closing:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Buyer shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Blocker Seller, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designated in the Estimated Closing Statement, the Blocker Closing Consideration;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the Sellers Representative (for further distribution to the Cash Sellers), by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designated in the Estimated Closing Statement, the Estimated Closing Consideration less the Blocker Closing Consideration;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; deliver, or cause to be delivered, the Adjustment Escrow Amount to the Escrow Agent, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designated in the Escrow Agreement, to be held in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; pay, or cause to be paid, on behalf of the Company or its Subsidiaries (as applicable), the amounts set forth in the Payoff Letters;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; pay, or cause to be paid, on behalf of the Company or its Subsidiaries (as applicable), all Transaction Expenses set forth on the Estimated Closing Statement, in the amounts and to the Persons set forth on the Estimated Closing Statement (or, in the case of any Transaction Expenses that constitute wages payable to employees of the Company and its Subsidiaries, deposit such amounts with US Salt, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("<u>Opco</u>"), for further payment to the Persons entitled thereto as soon as possible and in no event later than Opco's second regularly scheduled payroll date following the Closing Date); and

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; deliver, or cause to be delivered, the Expense Fund to the Sellers Representative, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designated in the Estimated Closing Statement; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Parties shall make such other deliveries as are required by <u>Section 3.03</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.03&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Closing Deliveries</u>. At the Closing,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Company shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the Buyer Parties each 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; copies of the Contracts pursuant to which the Pre-Closing Reorganization was consummated;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a copy of the certificate of formation of each of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries, certified by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a certificate of good standing of each of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries from the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, dated within ten (10) days of 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)a certificate of a duly authorized officer of the Company, dated as of the Closing Date and substantially in the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit C</u>, stating that the conditions specified in <u>Sections 10.01</u> and <u>10.02</u> have been satisfied;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the non-imputation affidavit and indemnity attached hereto as <u>Exhibit O-1</u>, duly executed by an officer of US Salt Holdings, LLC (or, if requested by Buyer prior to the Closing, by an officer of US Salt Parent Holdings, LLC or one of its Subsidiaries other than US Salt Holdings, LLC) and the owners affidavit and gap indemnity attached hereto as <u>Exhibit O-2</u>, duly executed by an officer of US Salt, LLC;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; fully executed copies of the Payoff Letters, drafts of which shall have been delivered to the Buyer Parties at least three (3) Business Days 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii)the Professional Services Agreement Termination Agreement, duly executed by each of the parties thereto;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; fully executed copies of payoff letters for those certain Secured Promissory Notes, each dated January 5, 2022, executed by Liz Rowe, Drew Farren and Robert Jordan, each in favor of US Salt, LLC; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a resignation from, or a resolution of the appropriate governing body removing, each Person listed on <u>Schedule 3.03(a)(ix)</u> as a manager, director or officer, as applicable, of the Company or its Subsidiaries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blocker Seller and each of the Cash Sellers shall deliver to Buyer the following (as applicable):

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a properly completed and duly executed IRS Form W-9;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in the case of Blocker Seller, a copy of the certificate of formation of Blocker, certified by the Secretary of State of Delaware; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in the case of Blocker Seller, a certificate of good standing of Blocker from the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, dated within ten (10) days of 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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; each of the Rollover Sellers and Management Aggregator shall deliver to Buyer the following (as applicable):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in the case of the Abrams Investors, Emerald GP and Management Aggregator, a duly executed counterpart signature page to the Buyer LLC Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in the case of the Abrams Investors, a duly executed joinder or counterpart signature page to the Voting Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in the case of the Abrams Investors, a duly executed counterpart signature page to the Registration Rights Agreement (provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, each of the Management Aggregator and Emerald GP may elect to deliver to Buyer (and Buyer shall accept) a duly executed counterpart signature page to the Registration Rights Agreement); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in the case of the Abrams Investors, a duly executed Closing Date no claims declaration in the form attached to the R&W Policy as of the date hereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Sellers Representative shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Buyer the Escrow Agreement, duly executed by the Sellers Representative and the Escrow Agent; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Buyer Parties shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the Seller Parties and the Sellers Representative each 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a copy of the certificate of incorporation or certificate of formation of such Buyer Party, certified by the Secretary of State of Delaware (or the applicable Governmental Authority of such Person's jurisdiction of incorporation or formation);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)a certificate of good standing of each Buyer Party from the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (or the applicable Governmental Authority of such Person's jurisdiction of incorporation or formation), dated within ten (10) days of 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a certificate of a duly authorized officer of Buyer, dated as of the Closing Date and substantially in the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit D</u>, stating that the conditions specified in <u>Sections 11.01</u> and <u>11.02</u> have been satisfied;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Escrow Agreement, duly executed by Buyer and the Escrow Agent;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Voting Agreement, duly executed by BCP;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Registration Rights Agreement, duly executed by Buyer Parent and BCP;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Buyer LLC Agreement, duly executed by Buyer, Buyer Parent and BCP;

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Company Operating Agreement, duly executed by Buyer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; an Indemnification Agreement for each Abrams Designee, duly executed by Buyer Parent;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; evidence that (A) the board of directors of Buyer Parent has been increased to a total of seven (7) directors, effective upon the Closing, and (B) the individuals designated by the Abrams Investors as set forth on <u>Schedule 3.03(e)(x)</u> (the "<u>Abrams Designees</u>") have been duly appointed (or elected, as applicable) to the board of directors of Buyer Parent, effective as of immediately following the Closing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; evidence that the board of directors of Buyer Parent has (A) approved the establishment of an Investment Committee and a US Salt Oversight Committee, in each case, effective as of the Closing and (B) adopted each of the Investment Committee Charter and the US Salt Oversight Committee Charter, in each case, effective as of immediately following the Closing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xii)the Company Approval (as defined in Equity Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among the Abrams Investors, the Emerald Investors and Buyer Parent (as amended or restated from time to time, the "<u>Secondary Purchase Agreement</u>")); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; copies of the Contracts pursuant to which the Buyer Pre-Closing Reorganization was consummated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.04&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>[Intentionally omitted].</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.05&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Closing Consideration Adjustment</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Estimated Closing Consideration</u>. Not less than three (3) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, (i) the Company shall deliver to Buyer and Buyer Parent a written statement (the "<u>Estimated Closing Statement</u>") setting forth (x) the Company's good faith estimate (in reasonable detail and prepared in accordance with <u>Section 3.06(a)</u>) of (A) the Cash Amount, (B) the outstanding amount of all Debt as of immediately prior to the Closing, (C) the Transaction Expenses, and (D) Working Capital and the resulting Working Capital Surplus, if any, or Working Capital Deficit, if any, and (y) based on such estimates, a calculation of the estimated Closing Consideration (the "<u>Estimated Closing Consideration</u>"); and (ii) the Sellers Representative shall deliver to Buyer the Allocation Schedule, which shall set forth, among other items indicated in the definition thereof, based on the Estimated Closing Consideration and**<u> </u>**<u>Schedule 3.05(a)(i)</u>, (A) the amounts payable at the Closing to Blocker Seller in respect of the Blocker Sale (the "<u>Blocker Closing Consideration</u>"), (B) the amounts payable at the Closing to each Cash Seller in respect of the Company Sale, (C) the allocation of the Rollover Value among the Rollover Sellers, and (D) the shares of Parent Stock to be issued to each Rollover Seller in the Parent Contribution and Exchange or the Class A Units Buyer to be issued to each Rollover Seller in the Buyer Rollover. The Estimated Closing Statement shall be prepared in accordance with the definitions in this Agreement (including Accounting Principles, as applicable). None of the Buyer Parties or the Escrow Agent shall be responsible for the calculations or the determinations regarding such calculations in the Allocation Schedule or liable for any losses to any Person, including any holders of Company Units, for any inaccuracy, error or omission in the Allocation Schedule, or for making any payment (including in the form of equity consideration) hereunder in reliance thereon. The Buyer Parties shall be entitled to conclusively rely on the Allocation Schedule and the information contained therein in making payments (including the issuance of any equity consideration) pursuant to this Agreement, and no Seller Party may make any claim, and by executing this Agreement, each Seller Party hereby irrevocably waives, on behalf of itself and its Affiliates, any right to make any claim against any Buyer Party or any of their Affiliates (including following the Closing, the Company) for any errors in the calculations or payment instructions contained in the Allocation Schedule or the making of any payments (including the issuance of any equity consideration) by the Buyer Parties at the Closing in the amounts set forth in the Allocation Schedule. After delivery of the Estimated Closing Statement, the Company will consider in good faith any revisions to the calculations set forth in the Estimated Closing Statement reasonably proposed by Buyer in writing at least one Business Day prior to the Closing Date and the Company may re-issue the Estimated Closing Statement (and if it does so, the Sellers Representative shall re-issue the Allocation Schedule) based thereon; <u>provided</u> that in no event shall the Company be required to do so or shall the Closing be postponed or otherwise delayed in the event that the Company in good faith elects not to make any revisions proposed by Buyer to the Estimated Closing Statement. Upon the finalization of the Estimated Closing Statement, and in any event prior to the Closing, the Company shall deliver to Buyer and Buyer Parent a written statement setting forth the issued and outstanding Equity Interests of the Company (including the record holder of each such Equity Interest) after giving effect to the Pre-Closing Reorganization and as of immediately prior to the Closing (the "<u>Closing Capitalization Statement</u>").

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Cooperation</u>. Following the delivery of the Estimated Closing Statement, until the Closing, the Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, and shall use reasonable best efforts to cause its and its Subsidiaries' respective officers, employees, consultants, accountants and agents to, (i) reasonably cooperate with Buyer and its advisors in connection with its review of the Estimated Closing Statement, including by providing Buyer with reasonable access to the executive-level employees and advisors of Company and its Subsidiaries who are knowledgeable about the information contained in, and the preparation of, the Estimated Closing Statement, and (ii) provide reasonable access to any books, records, work papers and other information reasonably requested by Buyer and its advisors in connection with Buyer's review of the Estimated Closing Statement, in each case, in a manner that does not unreasonably disrupt the personnel and operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries and, in the case of work papers, subject to customary access letters.

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Final Calculations</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Within one-hundred twenty (120) days after the Closing Date, Buyer shall prepare and deliver to the Sellers Representative a written statement setting forth (x) Buyer's good faith calculation (in reasonable detail and prepared in accordance with <u>Section 3.06(a)</u>) of (i) the Cash Amount, (ii) the outstanding amount of all Debt as of immediately prior to the Closing, (iii) the Transaction Expenses, and (iv) Working Capital and the resulting Working Capital Surplus, if any, or Working Capital Deficit, if any, and (y) based on the amounts set forth in clauses (i) through (iv), the Closing Consideration (the "<u>Closing Statement</u>"). If the Sellers Representative has any objections to the Closing Statement, then the Sellers Representative shall, within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Closing Statement, deliver to Buyer a statement (an "<u>Objection Statement</u>") setting forth in reasonable detail its disputes or objections to the Closing Statement (the "<u>Objection Disputes</u>"), including the Sellers Representative's alternative calculation of each Objection Dispute. Any item or amount to which no dispute or objection is raised in the Objection Statement will be final, conclusive and binding on the Parties on the date that the Objection Statement is delivered to Buyer. If an Objection Statement is not delivered to Buyer within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Closing Statement by the Sellers Representative, then the Closing Statement as originally received by the Sellers Representative shall be final, conclusive and binding on the Parties. If an Objection Statement is timely delivered within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Closing Statement by the Sellers Representative, then Buyer and the Sellers Representative shall negotiate in good faith to resolve any Objection Disputes (and in connection therewith, Buyer and the Sellers Representative each acknowledge and agree that all discussions related to the Objection Statement are, without prejudice, communications made in confidence with the intent of attempting to resolve a litigious dispute and are subject to settlement privilege). If Buyer and the Sellers Representative do not reach a final written resolution of all Objection Disputes within thirty (30) days after the delivery of the Objection Statement (or such longer period as the Sellers Representative and Buyer may mutually agree in writing), the Sellers Representative and Buyer shall thereupon jointly submit each unresolved Objection Dispute (each an "<u>Unresolved Objection Dispute</u>" and collectively the "<u>Unresolved Objection Disputes</u>") to KPMG LLP (the "<u>Independent Accountant</u>") for resolution in accordance with this <u>Section 3.05(c)(i)</u>. If KPMG LLP refuses or is otherwise unable to act as the Independent Accountant, then Buyer and the Sellers Representative shall cooperate in good faith to agree upon an alternative valuation or accounting firm with experience resolving purchase price adjustment matters to act as the Independent Accountant. Buyer and Sellers Representative shall jointly engage the Independent Accountant and a schedule of the Unresolved Objection Disputes shall be included as part of such engagement letter. Any retainer required by the Independent Accountant shall be paid fifty percent (50%) by Buyer and fifty percent (50%) by the Sellers Representative, subject to offset and reimbursement, if applicable, pursuant to the final allocation of the fees, costs, and expenses of the Independent Accountant in accordance with this <u>Section 3.05(c)</u>. Within ten (10) Business Days of engaging the Independent Accountant, unless Buyer and the Sellers Representative agree to a different time period, Buyer and the Sellers Representative will each submit to the Independent Accountant and the other Party a position paper explaining its calculations and the basis for such calculations with regard to the Unresolved Objection Disputes, as well as any data, documentation or information supporting its position on the Unresolved Objection Disputes (collectively, the "<u>Initial Submissions</u>"). Buyer and the Sellers Representative will each have thirty (30) days, unless they agree in writing to a different time period, to respond to each other's Initial Submission in the form of a second written submission to the Independent Accountant (collectively, the "<u>Rebuttal Submission</u>"). The Independent Accountant will only consider the Initial Submissions, the Rebuttal Submissions and the provisions of this Agreement in making its determination (collectively, the "<u>Independent Accountant Review Materials</u>"). The Independent Accountant will act as an expert, not an arbiter and will not undertake an independent investigation of the Unresolved Objection Disputes (including that no discovery shall be permitted and no hearing shall be held, provided, that, the Independent Accountant may pose written questions to each of Buyer and the Sellers Representative at the same time concerning the Independent Accountant Review Materials and each party shall provide a copy of its written response thereto to the other party at the time such written response is provided to the Independent Accountant). The Independent Accountant's shall review only the Unresolved Objection Disputes and shall conduct its review and make its determination in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. No party shall engage in *ex parte* communications with the Independent Accountant. Buyer and the Sellers Representative shall request the Independent Accountant to make its determination in respect of the Unresolved Objection Disputes in writing within thirty (30) days following its receipt of the Initial Submissions. The Independent Accountant's determination of the Unresolved Objection Disputes shall be treated as an expert determination under the laws of the State of Delaware and shall be final, conclusive and binding upon the Parties, not subject to review by a court or other tribunal in the absence of manifest computational error or common law fraud under Delaware law in the post-Closing consideration adjustment process pursuant to this <u>Section 3.05(c)</u>. The Independent Accountant's determination of each Unresolved Objection Dispute shall not be more favorable to Buyer than is set forth in the Closing Statement nor more favorable to the Sellers Representative than is proposed in the Objection Statement. The costs, expenses and fees of the Independent Accountant shall be borne by Buyer and Sellers Representative based upon the percentage that the amount actually contested but not awarded to Buyer or the Sellers Representative, respectively, bears to the aggregate amount of the Unresolved Objection Disputes. For example, if the Unresolved Objection Disputes equal $100,000 and the Independent Accountant finds $25,000 in favor of Buyer and $75,000 in favor of the Sellers Representative, Buyer shall pay 75% (*i.e.*, $75,000 not awarded to Buyer divided by the $100,000 aggregate value of the Unresolved Objection Disputes) of the Independent Accountant's fees and expenses and the Sellers Representative shall pay 25% (*i.e.*, $25,000 not awarded to the Sellers Representative divided by the $100,000 aggregate value of the Unresolved Objection Disputes) of the Independent Accountant's fees and expenses. The Closing Statement will be deemed automatically revised to reflect any written resolution of one or more Objection Disputes reached by Buyer and the Sellers Representative during the negotiation period described above and any determination of Unresolved Objection Disputes by the Independent Accountant.

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If, after the Closing Statement is finally determined pursuant to <u>Section 3.05(c)(i)</u>, the Closing Consideration set forth therein is greater than the Estimated Closing Consideration (such excess, the "<u>Excess Amount</u>"), then (A) Buyer shall promptly (but in any event within five (5) Business Days) after the Closing Statement is final determined pursuant to <u>Section 3.05(c)(i)</u> pay, or cause to be paid, to the Sellers Representative (for further distribution to the Cash Sellers in accordance with their respective Cash Pro Rata Percentages) an amount in cash, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designated by the Sellers Representative, equal to the lesser of (I) $2,750,000 and (II) the Excess Amount and (B) Buyer and the Sellers Representative shall promptly (but in any event within five (5) Business Days) after the Closing Statement is final determined pursuant to <u>Section 3.05(c)(i)</u> deliver joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent instructing the Escrow Agent to release the entirety of the Adjustment Escrow Fund to the Sellers Representative (for further distribution to the Cash Sellers in accordance with their respective Cash Pro Rata Percentages). The Sellers Representative and the Seller Parties (including the Cash Sellers) agree that the Buyer Parties' maximum aggregate liability for any amounts payable by Buyer pursuant to <u>Section 3.05(c)(ii)</u> (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, release of the Adjustment Escrow Fund) shall be $2,750,000, even if the final Closing Consideration exceeds the Estimated Closing Consideration by an amount that is greater than $2,750,000.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If, after the Closing Statement is finally determined pursuant to <u>Section 3.05(c)(i)</u>, the Estimated Closing Consideration is greater than the final Closing Consideration (such excess, the "<u>Shortfall Amount</u>"), then Buyer and the Sellers Representative shall promptly (but in any event within five (5) Business Days) after the Closing Statement is final determined pursuant to <u>Section 3.05(c)(i)</u> deliver joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent instructing the Escrow Agent to release (A) to Buyer, from the Adjustment Escrow Fund, the lesser of (x) the Shortfall Amount and (y) the entirety of the Adjustment Escrow Fund and (B) if the Shortfall Amount is less than the Adjustment Escrow Fund, the entirety of the Adjustment Escrow Fund remaining after payment in full to Buyer pursuant to clause (A) of this sentence, to the Sellers Representative (for further distribution to the Cash Sellers in accordance with their respective Cash Pro Rata Percentages). Buyer agrees that the Seller Parties' maximum aggregate liability for any amounts payable to Buyer pursuant to this <u>Section 3.05(c)(iii)</u> shall be the Adjustment Escrow Fund, even if the Estimated Closing Consideration exceeds the final Closing Consideration by an amount that is greater than the amount of the Adjustment Escrow Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any amount payable pursuant to this <u>Section 3.05</u> shall be treated as an adjustment to the Closing Consideration for all Income Tax purposes to the extent permitted by applicable Law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.06&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Preparation of Estimated Closing Statement and Closing Statement; Cooperation</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Preparation of Estimated Closing Statement and Closing Statement</u>. The Estimated Closing Statement and the Closing Statement (and all calculations of Working Capital, the outstanding amount of all Debt as of immediately prior to the Closing, the Transaction Expenses and the Cash Amount) shall be prepared and calculated in accordance with the definitions set forth herein, including, where applicable, the Accounting Principles. For purposes of this Agreement, "<u>Accounting Principles</u>" means (i) the accounting methodologies and principles set forth on <u>Schedule 3.06(a)</u> (the "<u>Working Capital Schedule</u>") and (ii) to the extent not inconsistent with clause (i) of this definition, the accounting methodologies, principles, practices, estimation techniques and procedures (including the exercise of management judgment) used in, and on a basis consistent with, those applied in preparing the Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The Estimated Closing Statement and the Closing Statement (and all calculations of Working Capital, the outstanding amount of all Debt as of immediately prior to the Closing, the Transaction Expenses and the Cash Amount) shall be based on facts and circumstances as they exist as of the Closing.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Cooperation</u>. From and after the Closing until the final resolution of the Closing Statement, including during the period while any Unresolved Objection Disputes are being reviewed by the Independent Accountant and until a final determination has been issued by the Independent Accountant, Buyer shall, and shall cause the Company and its Subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees, consultants, accountants and agents to, (i) reasonably cooperate with the Sellers Representative and its representatives in connection with its review of the Closing Statement and preparation of an Objection Statement, including by providing the Sellers Representative and its representatives with reasonable access to the executive-level employees and accountants of the Company and its Subsidiaries who are knowledgeable about the information contained in, and the preparation of, the Closing Statement, and (ii) provide any books, records, work papers (subject to execution of a customary access letter) and other information reasonably requested by the Sellers Representative and its representatives in connection with their review of the Closing Statement and preparation of an Objection Statement or in connection with resolving any Objection Dispute, in each case in a manner that does not unreasonably disrupt the personnel and operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries.

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<u>REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE BUYER PARTIES</u>

The Buyer Parties jointly and severally represent and warrant to the Company and each of the Seller Parties as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Status</u>. Buyer Parent is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware. Buyer Parent is legally qualified to transact business as a foreign entity in all jurisdictions where the nature of its properties and the conduct of its business as now conducted require such qualification, except as would not be material to Buyer Parent. Buyer is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware. Buyer is legally qualified to transact business as a foreign entity in all jurisdictions where the nature of its properties and the conduct of its business as now conducted require such qualification, except as would not be material to Buyer. Buyer Midco is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware. Buyer Midco is legally qualified to transact business as a foreign entity in all jurisdictions where the nature of its properties and the conduct of its business as now conducted require such qualification, except as would not be material to Buyer Midco.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Power and Authority</u>. Each Buyer Party has all requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is or will be a party, to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. All acts or proceedings required to be taken by the Buyer Parties to authorize their execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which any of them is or will be a party and the performance of their obligations hereunder and thereunder have been properly taken.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.03&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Enforceability</u>. This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which any Buyer Party is or will be a party has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by such Buyer Party and, assuming the due and valid authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is or will be a party by each other party hereto or thereto, this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is or will be a party constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of such Buyer Party, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as the same may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting or relating to creditors' rights generally and general equitable principles (the "<u>Bankruptcy and Equity Exceptions</u>").

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.04&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Violations; Consents and Approvals</u>. The Buyer Parties' execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which any Buyer Party is or will be a party, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not (a) violate any provision of the Organizational Documents of any Buyer Party, (b) conflict with, violate or breach in any material respect any material Law, Permit or Order applicable to, binding upon, or enforceable against, any Buyer Party, or (c) result in any material breach of, or constitute a material default (or an event which would, with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both, constitute a material default) under, or give rise to a right of payment under or the right to terminate, any material Contract to which any Buyer Party is a party or by which any Buyer Party is bound. Other than pursuant to the HSR Act, any Registration Statement contemplated by this Agreement and any periodic report on Form 8-K required to be filed pursuant to the 1934 Act, no approval, consent, waiver, authorization or other order of, and no declaration, filing, registration, qualification, recording, or other action with, any Governmental Authority or any other Person is required to be obtained or made by or on behalf of any Buyer Party in connection with the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which any Buyer Party is or will be a party and the consummation of the Closing hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by each such Ancillary Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.05&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Brokers</u>. No Buyer Party has incurred any obligation for any finder's, broker's or agent's fees or commissions or similar compensation in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby for which the Company or any Seller Party may be liable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.06&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Financing</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Buyer has furnished the Company with true, complete and correct copies of (i) an executed debt commitment letter, including all annexes, exhibits and schedules thereto, and an executed debt fee letter (which has been redacted to omit economic terms and other commercially sensitive information, including fee amounts and pricing "flex" information, none of which expands the conditions to obtaining the Debt Financing on the Closing Date or impacts or adversely affects the availability or aggregate principal amount of the Debt Financing on the Closing Date) (as such letters may be amended, supplemented, modified or replaced in accordance with the terms hereof, collectively, the "<u>Debt Financing Commitment</u>"), pursuant to which certain Debt Financing Sources have committed to provide debt financing to the Buyer Parties for purposes of consummating the transactions contemplated hereby (the "<u>Debt Financing</u>"), (ii) executed backstop purchase agreements (the "<u>Backstop Equity Commitments</u>"), pursuant to which each of BCP, Abrams Capital Partners I, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (collectively, the "<u>Backstop Equity Investors</u>"), has committed to provide equity financing to the Buyer Party specified therein, on the terms and subject only to the conditions set forth therein, in the aggregate amounts set forth therein to be used solely for purposes of consummating the transactions contemplated hereby (the "<u>Backstop Equity Financing</u>") and (iii) executed copy of that certain Transaction Consent and Letter Agreement with respect to the Subsequent Closing (as defined in the Buyer Existing LLC Agreement) (the "<u>BCP Equity Commitment</u>" and together with the Backstop Equity Commitments, the "<u>Equity Commitments</u>" and the Equity Commitments and the Debt Financing Commitment together, the "<u>Financing Commitments</u>"), pursuant to which BCP has committed to complete the Subsequent Closing substantially concurrent with the Closing (together with the Backstop Equity Financing, the "<u>Equity Financing</u>" and the Equity Financing and the Debt Financing together, the "<u>Financing</u>").

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As of the date of this Agreement, none of the Financing Commitments has been amended or modified, no such amendment or modification is contemplated (other than to add additional Debt Financing Sources thereto), and the respective commitments contained therein have not been, and are not contemplated to be, withdrawn, rescinded or terminated. As of the date of this Agreement, (i) the Financing Commitments are in full force and effect and constitute valid and binding obligations of the Buyer Parties, and, to the Knowledge of Buyer, each other party thereto and are enforceable against each of them in accordance with their respective terms and conditions, subject to the Bankruptcy and Equity Exceptions and (ii) assuming the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in <u>Article X</u>, no Buyer Party is aware of any fact, occurrence or condition that would reasonably be expected to prevent, delay or impede the funding of the Financing as contemplated in the Financing Commitments on a timely basis in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are no conditions precedent to the funding of the Financing in the aggregate amount contemplated by the Financing Commitments to be funded on the Closing Date, other than as expressly set forth in the Financing Commitments, or other agreements, side letters, understandings or arrangements related to the Financing that could limit, affect or impair the availability of the Financing on 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;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Buyer has fully paid any and all commitment fees or other fees required by the terms of the Financing Commitments to be paid on or before the date of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The aggregate proceeds contemplated by the Debt Financing and the Equity Financing, in each case, if funded, and taking into account any other cash available to Buyer and Buyer Parent at the Closing, will be sufficient to satisfy the payment of amounts required to be paid by the Buyer Parties at the Closing pursuant to <u>Section 3.02(a)</u> and to consummate the Closing in accordance herewith (collectively, the "<u>Financing Purposes</u>"). The obligations of the Buyer Parties under this Agreement, including their obligations to consummate the Blocker Sale and Company Sale, are not in any way conditioned upon the obtaining of any financing or the availability, grant, provisions or extension of any financing to the Buyer Parties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.07&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Investment Representations</u>. The Buyer Parties are acquiring the Company and Blocker for their own account with the present intention of holding the securities of the Company and Blocker for investment purposes and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any public distribution of such securities in violation of any federal or state securities Laws. The Buyer Parties are "accredited investors" as defined in Regulation D promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.08&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Solvency</u>. Immediately after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, assuming (i) the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Seller Parties and the Company contained in <u>Article V</u> and <u>Article VI</u> and (ii) the satisfaction of the conditions to closing set forth in <u>Article X</u>, the Buyer Parties and the Company and its Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, shall (a) be able to pay their respective debts as they become absolute and matured in the ordinary course of business; (b) own property which has a present fair saleable value (on a going concern basis) greater than the amounts required to pay the probable liability of their respective debts as and when they become absolute and matured in the ordinary course of business (including a reasonable estimate of the amount of all contingent liabilities); and (c) not be engaged in, or about to engage in, business for which they have unreasonably small capital. No transfer of property is being made and no obligation is being incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement with the intent to hinder, delay or defraud either present or future creditors of any Buyer Party or the Company or its Subsidiaries.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.09&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Litigation</u>. Except as disclosed in the Buyer Parties SEC Documents, there are no material Proceedings pending by or against or concerning any Buyer Party, threatened in writing against any Buyer Party or to the Buyer's Knowledge threatened orally against any Buyer Party, at law or in equity, or before any Governmental Authority. Since the Reference Date, no Buyer Party has entered into any settlement that has resulted in a payment by such Buyer Party in excess of $150,000 (whether or not paid for by insurance) or involved any material restricting limitations, or obligations on such Buyer Party of its assets, operations or business, nor is such Buyer Party a party to or bound by any settlement under which there are material outstanding payment obligations to be performed by such Buyer Party after the Closing. No Buyer Party is subject to any outstanding Order, that relates specifically to a Buyer Party. As of the date hereof, there are no material Proceedings that any of the Buyer Parties intend to initiate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Capitalization; Ownership</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The authorized capital stock of Buyer Parent consists of 3,000,000,000 shares of Parent Stock and 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share ("<u>Buyer Parent Preferred Shares</u>"), of which, as of December 1, 2025, (i) 26,720,952 shares of Parent Stock were issued and outstanding, (ii) no Buyer Parent Preferred Shares were issued and outstanding, (iii) 3,949,805 shares of Parent Stock were available for future issuance under the Buyer Parent Equity Plans, (iv) 364,379 shares of Parent Stock were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of outstanding options to purchase shares of Parent Stock, (v) 323,767 shares of Parent Stock were reserved for issuance in settlement of outstanding restricted stock units, and (vii) no other shares of Parent Stock or shares of Buyer Parent Preferred Shares or other voting securities of Buyer Parent were issued, available or reserved for issuance or outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All of the outstanding shares of Parent Stock have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid, non-assessable and free of preemptive or similar rights. Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 4.10(b)</u>, Buyer Parent has no outstanding (i) shares of capital stock or other equity interests or voting securities, (ii) securities convertible or exchangeable, directly or indirectly, into capital stock of Buyer Parent, (iii) options, warrants, purchase rights, subscription rights, preemptive rights, conversion rights, exchange rights, calls, puts, rights of first refusal or other contracts that require Buyer Parent to issue, sell or otherwise cause to become outstanding or to acquire, repurchase or redeem capital stock of Buyer Parent, (iv) stock appreciation, phantom stock, profit participation or similar rights with respect to Buyer Parent or (v) bonds, debentures, notes or other indebtedness of Buyer Parent having the right to vote on any matters on which Buyer Parent stockholders may vote. Except for wholly owned Subsidiaries thereof, Buyer Parent does not own any capital stock of, or any equity interest of, or any equity interest of any nature in, any other entity. Buyer Parent has not entered into any arrangements whereby it agreed or is obligated to make, or is bound by any contract under which it may become obligated to make, any future investment in or any capital contribution in the equity securities any other entity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>SEC Reports; Disclosure Controls and Procedures.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Buyer Parent has timely filed all reports and other documents with the Securities Exchange Commission (the "<u>SEC</u>") required to be filed by Buyer Parent under the Securities Act since August 6, 2025 and Buyer Midco timely filed all reports and other documents with the SEC required to be filed by Buyer Midco from the Reference Date to August 6, 2025 (such reports or documents, the "<u>Buyer Parties SEC Documents</u>"). Since August 7, 2025, no Subsidiary of Buyer Parent is required to file any form, report or other document with the SEC. As of their respective filing dates (or, if amended, supplemented or superseded by a filing prior to the date of this Agreement, then on the date of such amendment, supplement or superseding filing): (i) each of the Buyer Parties SEC Documents complied in all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act, as in effect on the date so filed; and (ii) at the time of filing, none of the Buyer Parties SEC Documents contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The financial statements contained in the Buyer Parties SEC Documents: (i) complied as to form in all material respects with the published rules and regulations of the SEC applicable thereto; (ii) were prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods covered (except as may be indicated in the notes to such financial statements or, in the case of unaudited statements, as permitted by Form 10-Q of the SEC); and (iii) fairly presented in all material respects the consolidated financial position of Buyer Parent or Buyer Midco, as applicable, and its consolidated Subsidiaries as of the respective dates thereof and the consolidated results of operations and cash flows of Buyer Parent or Buyer Midco, as applicable, and its consolidated Subsidiaries for the periods covered thereby (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to the absence of footnote disclosure and to normal and recurring year-end audit adjustments not material in amount).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Buyer Parent has designed and maintains in all material respects a system of internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a–15(f) and 15d–15(f) of the Exchange Act of 1934 (the "<u>Exchange Act</u>")) sufficient to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting. Buyer Parent has (i) designed and maintains in all material respects disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a–15(e) and 15d–15(e) of the Exchange Act) to provide reasonable assurance that all information required to be disclosed by Buyer Parent in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to Buyer Parent's management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and (ii) to the extent required by the Exchange Act and applicable rules, disclosed, based on its most recent evaluation of its disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting prior to the date of this Agreement, to Buyer Parent's auditors and the audit committee of the board of Buyer Parent (A) any significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of its internal control over financial reporting that are reasonably likely to adversely affect in any material respect Buyer Parent's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information and (B) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in Buyer Parent's internal control over financial reporting. Since the Reference Date, any material change in internal control over financial reporting required to be disclosed in any Buyer Parties SEC Document has been so disclosed to the extent required by the Exchange Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Since the Reference Date, neither Buyer Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries have received a material written complaint, allegation, assertion or claim submitted to Buyer Parent's Audit Committee or General Counsel or Chief Financial Officer regarding the material accounting or auditing practices, procedures, methodologies or methods of Buyer Parent or any of its Subsidiaries or their respective internal accounting controls, including any material complaint, allegation, assertion or claim that Buyer Parent or any of its Subsidiaries has engaged in accounting or auditing practices in material violation of Law, provided that this clause shall not apply to any such matter that has been investigated and resolved without a finding of material noncompliance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Undisclosed Liabilities</u>. No Buyer Party has any material Liabilities (other than Liabilities that would be required to be reflected on the face of a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP or disclosed in the notes therein), except for (i) Liabilities disclosed or reflected on, or adequately reserved against in, the unaudited consolidated balance sheet of Buyer Parent as of September 30, 2025, that is included in the Buyer Parties SEC Documents, (ii) Liabilities incurred since the date of the Latest Balance Sheet in the ordinary course of business (none of which is a Liability resulting from breach of Contract, breach of warranty, tort, infringement, environmental liability, misappropriation or violation of Law or that relates to any cause of action, claim or lawsuit), (iii) executory liabilities under Contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business (none of which is a liability for breach of Contract) and (v) Liabilities and obligations incurred expressly as a result of this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Authorized and Outstanding Equity Interests of Buyer Midco</u>. The issued and outstanding Equity Interests of Buyer Midco are as follows, Buyer Parent beneficially owns 100% of the percentage interest of all outstanding Equity Interests of Buyer Midco. All such issued and outstanding Equity Interests of Buyer Midco have been duly authorized and validly issued, and (i) were issued in compliance in all material respects with all applicable state and federal securities Laws and in compliance in all material respects with the Organizational Documents of Buyer Midco, (ii) are free and clear of all Liens (other than restrictions on transfer arising under applicable securities Laws) and (iii) have not been issued in violation of, and are no subject to, any preemptive right, right of first refusal, restriction on transfer or similar rights or contractual obligations of any Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.14&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Authorized and Outstanding Equity Interests of Buyer</u>. <u>Schedule 4.14</u> sets forth as of December 8, 2025, the issued and outstanding Equity Interests of Buyer and the record and beneficial owner thereof. All such issued and outstanding Equity Interests of Buyer have been duly authorized and validly issued, and (i) were issued in compliance in all material respects with all applicable state and federal securities Laws and in compliance in all material respects with the Organizational Documents of Buyer, (ii) are free and clear of all Liens (other than restrictions on transfer arising under applicable securities Laws) and (iii) have not been issued in violation of, and are no subject to, any preemptive right, right of first refusal, restriction on transfer or similar rights or contractual obligations of any Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Subsidiaries</u>. Buyer Parent has no Subsidiaries, other than Buyer Midco and Buyer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Representations and Warranties Concerning the Opinion</u>. All of the representations, warranties, statements and attestations of Buyer Parent set forth in that certain Certificate of Representations of Buyer Parent, delivered on or prior to the date hereof to E&Y were true, correct and complete when made and are true, correct and complete as of the date hereof (as if made on and as of the date hereof), and the Buyer Parties have no reason to believe that any of such representations, warranties, statements or attestations will not be true, correct and complete as of immediately prior to, and at and as of, the Closing (as if made at such time). The facts, statements and assumptions set forth on <u>Schedule 4.16</u> attached hereto are, assuming all of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including the Rights Offering) and by the Secondary Purchase Agreement were consummated on the date hereof, true, correct and complete as of the date hereof and the Buyer Parties have no reason to believe that any of such statements or assumptions will not be true, correct and complete as of immediately prior to, and at and as of, the Closing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.17&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Tax Matters</u>

 

<br> &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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There has not been an "ownership change" (as defined in Section 382(g) of the Code) with respect to Buyer Parent since January 1, 2015.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Buyer Material Adverse Effect: each of the Buyer Parties has prepared (or caused to be prepared) and timely filed (taking into account valid extensions of time within which to file) all Tax Returns required to be filed by it, and all such filed Tax Returns (taking into account all amendments thereto) are true, complete and accurate. All Taxes owed by each of the Buyer Parties that are due (whether or not shown on any Tax Return) have been timely paid except for Taxes which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings which have been adequately reserved against in accordance with GAAP. No examination or audit of any Tax Return relating to any Taxes or with respect to any Taxes due from or with respect to any of the Buyer Parties by any Taxing Authority is currently in progress or threatened in writing. None of the Buyer Parties is a party to any "reportable transaction" under Section 6011 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder.

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Since the Reference Date, no Buyer Party has constituted either a "distributing corporation" or "controlled corporation" in a distribution of stock intended to qualify under Section 355 of the Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As of the date hereof, for U.S. federal income tax purposes: (i) Buyer Parent is classified as a corporation; (ii) Buyer Midco is classified as an entity disregarded as separate from Buyer Parent; and (iii) Buyer is classified as a partnership.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All material income Taxes for which any of the Buyer Parties is liable in respect of any taxable year beginning after January 1, 2024 have been fully satisfied through estimated Tax payments made prior to the date hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each of the Buyer Parties has timely and properly paid or have withheld and remitted to the appropriate Governmental Authority all material Taxes required to have been withheld and paid in connection with any amounts paid or owing to any employee, independent contractor, creditor, stockholder, or other third party. Each of the Buyer Parties has materially complied with all information reporting and backup withholding provisions of applicable law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; None of the Buyer Parties is a party to or bound by a tax sharing agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; None of the Buyer Parties has been a United States real property holding corporation within the meaning of Code §897(c)(2) during the applicable period specified in Code §897(c)(1)(A)(ii).

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No closing agreement pursuant to Section 7121 of the Code (or any similar provisions of state, local or foreign Law) or any private letter rulings, technical advance memoranda or similar agreements or rulings with respect to Taxes has been entered into by or with respect to any of the Buyer Parties that still has any effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are no material Liens in connection with Taxes (other than Taxes not yet due and payable upon any of the assets or properties of any of the Buyer Parties).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.18&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Certain Representations Regarding the Rollover</u>. The Class A Units, upon their issuance to the Rollover Sellers in connection with the Buyer Rollover as contemplated hereby, (a) will have been duly authorized and validly issued and will be fully paid and non-assessable, (b) will have been issued in all material respects free and clear of all Liens, other than restrictions on transfer under the Buyer LLC Agreement or applicable state and federal securities Laws and have not been issued in violation of any preemptive right, rights of first refusal, restriction on transfer (other than restrictions on transfer under applicable securities laws and set forth in the applicable Organizational Documents), (c) assuming the Rollover Sellers are "accredited investors" as defined in Regulation D promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act, will have been issued in compliance in all material respects with applicable securities Laws, and (d) will have the rights, preferences, privileges and priorities set forth in the Buyer LLC Agreement. Immediately after the Buyer Rollover Closing and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the issued and outstanding Equity Interests of Buyer shall consist solely of those Equity Interests set forth on the Members Schedule (as defined in the Buyer LLC Agreement) attached to the Buyer LLC Agreement. Except for this Agreement, the Buyer Organizational Documents and the other Ancillary Agreements, Buyer is not party to any agreement relating to the registration, acquisition, issuance, sale, redemption, transfer or other disposition of the Equity Interests of Buyer.

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#### ARTICLE V

<u>REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES REGARDING THE SELLER PARTIES</u>

Each Seller Party, solely as to such Seller Party in its capacity as such, and not jointly or jointly and severally with any other Seller Party or in any other capacity, represents and warrants to the Buyer Parties as follows (provided that (a) the representations and warranties set forth in <u>Section 5.08</u> are made solely by Blocker Seller and not by any other Seller Party and (b) the representations and warranties set forth in <u>Section 5.09</u> are made solely by the Emerald Investors and not by any other Seller Party):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Status</u>. Such Seller Party (if not a natural Person) is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the Laws of its state of formation and is legally qualified to transact business as a foreign entity in all jurisdictions where the nature of its properties and the conduct of its business as now conducted require such qualification, except as would not be material to such Seller Party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Power and Authority</u>. Such Seller Party has all requisite limited partnership or limited liability company power and authority or legal capacity, as the case may be, necessary to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which such Seller Party is or will be a party, to perform such Seller Party's obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. If such Seller Party is not a natural Person, all acts or proceedings required to be taken by such Seller Party to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is or will be a party and the performance of such Seller Party's obligations hereunder and thereunder have been properly taken.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.03&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Enforceability</u>. This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which such Seller Party is or will be a party has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by such Seller Party and, assuming the due and valid authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which such Seller Party is or will be a party by each other party hereto or thereto, this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which such Seller Party is or will be a party constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of such Seller Party, enforceable against such Seller Party in accordance with its terms, except as the same may be limited by the Bankruptcy and Equity Exceptions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.04&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Violations; Consents and Approvals</u>. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which such Seller Party is a party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall not (a) if such Seller Party is not a natural Person, conflict with, violate, breach or result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default (or an event which would, with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both, constitute a default) under, the Organizational Documents of such Seller Party, (b) conflict with, violate or breach in any material Law, Permit or Order applicable to, binding upon, or enforceable against, such Seller Party or any of its material assets, properties or businesses, (c) require any authorization, consent, approval or notice under, or otherwise conflict with, result in any material breach of, or constitute a material default (or an event which would, with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both, constitute a material default) under, or give rise to a right of payment under or the right to terminate, accelerate, forfeit, non-renew, suspend, revoke, amend or cancel, any Contract to which such Seller Party is a party or by which such Seller Party is bound or (d) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon the Company Units to be sold or conveyed by such Seller Party hereunder (or, in the case of Blocker Seller, the Equity Securities of Blocker or the Company Units owned by Blocker). Other than pursuant to the HSR Act, no approval, consent, waiver, authorization, or other order of, and no declaration, filing, registration, qualification, recording or other action with, any Governmental Authority or any other Person is required to be obtained or made by or on behalf of such Seller Party in connection with the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which such Seller Party is a party or will be a party and the consummation of the Pre-Closing Reorganization or the Closing hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.05&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Ownership</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) As of the Closing, after giving effect to the Pre-Closing Reorganization, such Seller Party shall own, beneficially and of record, all of the Company Units to be sold or conveyed by such Seller Party hereunder (or, in the case of Blocker Seller, the Equity Securities of Blocker), free and clear of all Liens (other than restrictions on transfer under applicable securities Laws). Such Seller Party (if not a natural person) has the limited liability company, limited partnership or trust power and authority or legal capacity, as the case may be, to (i) complete all of the transactions contemplated by the Pre-Closing Reorganization (to the extent such Seller Party is a participant therein) and (ii) sell and transfer the Company Units (or, in the case of Blocker Seller, the Equity Securities of Blocker) to be sold or conveyed by such Seller Party hereunder. At the Closing, such Seller Party shall convey to Buyer or Buyer Parent, as the case may be, good and valid title to all the outstanding Company Units (or, in the case of Blocker Seller, the Equity Securities of Blocker) to be sold or conveyed by such Seller Party hereunder, free and clear of all Liens other than restrictions on transfer under applicable securities Laws. Except as set forth on <u>Section 6.04(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule and except for Equity Securities of the Company transferred to such Seller Party in the Pre-Closing Reorganization (which are, for the avoidance of doubt, included in the Company Units to be sold or conveyed to Buyer Parent or Buyer, as the case may be, by such Seller Party hereunder), such Seller Party does not own, or otherwise have the right to acquire, any Equity Interests of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>(b)</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except for the Company LLC Agreement, such Seller Party is not party to any voting trust, proxy or other voting agreement with respect to the Company Units (or, in the case of Blocker Seller, the Equity Securities of Blocker) or to any agreement relating to the registration, acquisition, issuance, sale, redemption, transfer or other disposition of the Company Units (or, in the case of Blocker Seller, the Equity Securities of Blocker).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.06&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Litigation</u>. There are no material Proceedings pending by or against or concerning such Seller Party, or threatened in writing against, or to such Seller Party's Knowledge threatened orally against such Seller Party at Law or in equity, or before any Governmental Authority, in each case, relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby. Such Seller Party is not subject to any outstanding Order in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.07&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Brokers</u>. Such Seller Party has not incurred any obligation for any finder's, broker's or agent's fees or commissions or similar compensation in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby for which any Group Company or any other Seller Party may be liable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.08&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Blocker Matters</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blocker is wholly owned, beneficially and of record, by Blocker Seller and the issued and outstanding equity securities of Blocker owned by Blocker Seller are free and clear of all Liens (other than restrictions on transfer under applicable securities Laws and under the Organizational Documents of Blocker). The issued and outstanding equity securities of Blocker have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable, were issued in compliance with all applicable state and federal securities Laws and have not been issued in violation of, and are not subject to, any preemptive or subscription rights. There are no outstanding options, warrants, convertible securities, subscription rights, conversion rights, rights of first refusal, rights of first offer, exchange rights, equity appreciation, phantom equity, profit participation or similar equity-based rights or other agreements that require Blocker to issue or sell any equity securities (or securities convertible into or exchangeable for equity securities). Blocker is not subject to any obligation (contingent or otherwise) to redeem, repurchase or otherwise acquire or retire any of its equity securities. There are no voting trusts, proxies, equityholder agreements or any other agreements with respect to the voting, sale or transfer of any equity securities of Blocker.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As of the date hereof, Blocker does not own any equity securities in any Person, other than in EL US Salt Aggregator, LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>Aggregator</u>"). Following the consummation of the Pre-Closing Reorganization and immediately prior to the Closing, Blocker will not own any equity interests in any Person, other than the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blocker has no material operations or material assets, does not engage in, and has never engaged in, any business activities, other than (i) Blocker's ownership of equity securities in Aggregator and, following the consummation of the Pre-Closing Reorganization, the Company, and (ii) business activities related to formation and its equity capital, in each case, including any activities related or incidental thereto. Blocker (x) has no, and has never had any, employees or (y) does not own or lease, and has never owned or leased, any real property or personal property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blocker has filed all income and other material Tax Returns that are required to be filed by it (taking into account any extensions of time to file that have been duly perfected) all such Tax Returns are accurate and correct in all material respects.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All income and other material Taxes owed by Blocker (whether or not shown as due on any Tax Return) have been fully and timely paid (taking into account any applicable extensions of time to file).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All material income Taxes for which any of Blocker is liable in respect of any taxable year beginning after January 1, 2024 have been fully satisfied through estimated Tax payments made prior to the date hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blocker has deducted, withheld and timely paid to the appropriate Governmental Authority all material Taxes required to be deducted, withheld or paid in connection with amounts paid or owing to any employee, independent contractor, creditor, stockholder or other third party, and Blocker has complied in all material respects with all reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blocker has properly collected and remitted material sales and similar Taxes required to be collected or has properly received and retained any appropriate Tax exemption certificates and other documentation for all material sales made without charging or remitting sales or similar Taxes that qualify such sales as exempt from sales and similar Taxes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blocker is not, nor has been, party to any Tax allocation, Tax sharing, Tax indemnity, Tax reimbursement agreement, or similar arrangement, in each case, other than any agreement or arrangement, the principal purpose of which is not related to Tax.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blocker has not been a member of an affiliated group within the meaning of Section 1504 of the Code or any other affiliated, consolidated, combined or unitary group. Blocker has no liability for the Taxes of any other Person under Treasury Regulation 1.1502-6 (or any similar provision of state, local or foreign Law) or as a transferee or successor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blocker is not the subject of any currently ongoing audit or other examination of Taxes by any Taxing Authority and, to Blocker Seller's knowledge, no such audit or other examination is threatened.

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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;(l)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No material claim has been made in writing by any Taxing Authority in any jurisdiction where Blocker does not file Tax Returns that Blocker is, or may be, subject to Tax, or Tax Return filing requirements, by that jurisdiction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blocker has not waived any statute of limitations in respect of material Taxes payable by it, which waiver is currently in effect, and has agreed to and is the beneficiary of any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are no Liens for Taxes (other than Liens described in clause (a) of the definition of Permitted Liens) upon any of the assets of Blocker.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blocker is not a party to any "reportable transaction," as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4(b)(2), nor any "tax shelter" within the meaning of Code Section 6662.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blocker (nor the Buyer or any of its Affiliates by reason of its ownership of any Group Company) will not be required to include any material item of income in, or exclude any material item of deduction from, taxable income for any taxable period (or portion thereof) ending after the Closing Date as a result of any (i) change in or use of an improper method of accounting for a taxable period ending on or prior to the Closing Date, (ii) "closing agreement" as described in Section 7121 of the Code (or any corresponding or similar provision of state, local or foreign Income Tax Law) executed on or prior to the Closing, (iii) installment sale or open transaction disposition made on or prior to the Closing, (iv) intercompany transaction or excess loss amount described in Treasury Regulations under Section 1502 of the Code (or any corresponding or similar provision of state, local or foreign Income Tax Law), or (v) any deferred revenue or prepaid amount received on or prior to the Closing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blocker is not a partner or a member of any partnership, limited liability company (other than a limited liability company that is treated as a disregarded entity for federal income tax purposes) or joint venture, or any other entity classified as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, other than the Company and, prior to the Pre-Closing Reorganization, Aggregator and US Salt Intermediate Holdings, LLC.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Since the Reference Date, Blocker has not constituted either a "distributing corporation" or a "controlled corporation" in a distribution of stock intended to qualify under Section 355 of the Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All related party transactions between Blocker and any Affiliate of Blocker have been, in all material respects, on an arms' length basis in accordance with Section 482 of the Code, or any state or foreign law equivalent, and is supported by contemporaneous transfer pricing documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blocker has not been a United States real property holding corporation within the meaning of Code §897(c)(2) during the applicable period specified in Code §897(c)(1)(A)(ii).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No closing agreements, private letter rulings, Tax holidays or technical advice memoranda related to Taxes have been entered into, issued by or requested from any Taxing Authority with or in respect of Blocker.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blocker has no material liability under any abandoned or unclaimed property, escheat, or similar Laws, and each Blocker has satisfied all material reporting and payment obligations pursuant to such Laws.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.09&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Capitalization of Aggregator</u>. As of the date hereof and as of immediately prior to the consummation of the Pre-Closing Reorganization, Aggregator is wholly owned, directly or indirectly, in the aggregate by Emerald Fund, Emerald GP and Blocker, and the Abrams Investors are limited partners in Emerald Fund. The issued and outstanding equity securities of Aggregator owned by Emerald Fund, Emerald GP and Blocker are free and clear of all Liens (other than restrictions on transfer under applicable securities Laws and under the Organizational Documents of Aggregator).

#### ARTICLE VI

<u>REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY</u>

Except as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule, the Company hereby represents and warrants to the Buyer Parties as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Status</u>. The Company is a limited liability company duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware. The Company has all requisite limited liability company power and authority to own, operate, or lease its properties and assets and to carry on its business as now being conducted, except as would not be material to the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole. The Company is legally qualified to transact business as a foreign limited liability company in all jurisdictions where the nature of its properties and the conduct of its business as now conducted require such qualification, except as would not be material to the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole. The Company is not, in any material respect, in default under or in violation of any of the provisions of its Organizational Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Power and Authority</u>. The Company has all requisite limited liability company power and authority necessary to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is or will be a party, to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. All limited liability company acts or proceedings required to be taken by the Company to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is or will be a party and the performance of its obligations hereunder and thereunder have been properly taken. The Company has made available to Buyer copies of its and its Subsidiaries' Organizational Documents, together with all amendments and supplements thereto, which are, in all material respects, true, correct and complete.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.03&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Enforceability</u>. This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which the Company is or will be a party has been or will be duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company and, assuming the due and valid authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and each such Ancillary Agreement by each of the other parties hereto or thereto, this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is or will be a party constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as the same may be limited by the Bankruptcy and Equity Exceptions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.04&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Capitalization; Ownership</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Section 6.04(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth the full and complete equity capitalization of the Company as of the date hereof, including the holders of record of each outstanding Equity Interest of the Company as of the date hereof. The Closing Capitalization Statement will set forth the full and complete equity capitalization of the Company as of immediately prior to the Closing (after giving effect to the Pre-Closing Reorganization), including the holders of record of each outstanding Equity Interest of the Company as of such time. All of the Equity Interests in the Company, including the Company Units, have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and non-assessable, were issued in compliance in all material respects with all applicable state and federal securities Laws and in compliance in all material respects with the Company's Organizational Documents and have not been issued in violation of, and are not subject to, any preemptive right, right of first refusal, restriction on transfer (other than restrictions on transfer under applicable securities laws and set forth in the Company's Organizational Documents) or similar rights or contractual obligations of any Person. All of the holders of Equity Interests in the Company are party to the Company LLC Agreement.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as would not result in material liability to the Group Companies, taken as a whole, with respect to each Equity Interest which is intended to constitute a "profits interests" within the meaning of Rev. Proc. 93-27, 1993-2 C.B.343 ("Rev. Proc. 93-27"), none of the Group Companies has taken any action or position that is inconsistent in any respect with the application of Rev. Proc. 93-27 to each such Equity Interest and all conditions set forth in Revenue Procedure 2001-43, 2001-2 C.B. 191 are and have been satisfied in all material respects with respect to each such Equity Interest.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as set forth in <u>Section 6.04</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, as of the date hereof and, except with respect to the Equity Interests of the Company to be issued in the Pre-Closing Reorganization, as of immediately prior to the Closing, there are no outstanding Equity Interests of the Company, rights to subscribe to Equity Interests of the Company, purchase rights, options or puts with respect to Equity Interests of the Company or Contracts by which the Company is bound to sell, issue, deliver, grant, repurchase or redeem, or cause to be sold, issued, delivered, granted, repurchased or redeemed, any of its Equity Interests. Except for the Company LLC Agreement, there are no Contracts relating to the issuance, sale, transfer, or voting of any Equity Interests of the Company, including any shareholder agreements, registration rights agreements, investor rights agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other agreements or understanding with respect to the voting or dividend or distribution rights of any of the Equity Interests of the Company. Except as set forth on <u>Section 6.04(b)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, there are no outstanding phantom equity, equity appreciation rights or similar rights based on the value of the Equity Interests of the Company or Contracts that give any Person the right to receive any benefits or rights similar to any rights enjoyed by or accruing to holders of Equity Interests of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are no bonds, debentures, notes or other instruments of indebtedness giving or purporting to give the holder thereof the right to vote or consent (or convertible into or exchangeable for securities of the Company having the right to vote or consent) on any matters on which the equityholders of the Company may vote.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.05&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Group Companies</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Section 6.05(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule lists (i) each Group Company (other than the Company), (ii) the entire authorized Equity Interests of each such Group Company (other than the Company), (iii) the record and beneficial owner of all issued and outstanding Equity Interests of each such Group Company (other than the Company), all of which are owned by the Persons set forth on <u>Section 6.05(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule (provided that, from and after the Pre-Closing Reorganization until the Closing, US Salt Intermediate Holdings, LLC will be wholly-owned by the Company), free and clear of all Liens, other than Permitted Liens and restrictions on transfer under the Organizational Documents of such Group Company, and (iv) the jurisdiction of formation of each Group Company (other than the Company). All of the Equity Interests of the Group Companies (other than the Company) have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and non-assessable (where applicable), were issued in compliance with all applicable state and federal securities Laws and the Organizational Documents of such Group Company, and were not issued in violation of any purchase or call option, right of first refusal, subscription right, preemptive right or any similar right or contractual obligation of any Person.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as set forth on <u>Section 6.05(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, no Group Company owns, holds, or has the right to acquire any Equity Interest in any other Person. There are no outstanding options, warrants, equity equivalents, phantom equity ownership interests, profits interests, convertible securities, subscription rights, conversion rights, exchange rights, equity appreciation rights, rights of first offer or refusal or other agreements, arrangements or commitments that require any of the Group Companies (other than the Company) to issue or sell any of its Equity Interests (or securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of stock or other equity ownership interests of such Group Company). No Group Company (other than the Company) is obligated to redeem or otherwise acquire any of its outstanding shares of capital stock or other equity interests.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Group Companies (other than the Company) are limited liability companies, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of their jurisdiction of formation. The Group Companies (other than the Company) have all requisite power and authority to own or lease their properties and assets and to carry on their business as it is now being conducted, except as would not be material to the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole. Each Group Company (other than the Company) is legally qualified to transact business as a foreign company in all jurisdictions where the nature of its properties and the conduct of its business as now conducted require such qualification, except as would not be material to the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>The</u> Company has made available to Buyer true, correct and complete copies of each Group Company's Organizational Documents as in effect on the date hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.06&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Violation; Consents and Approvals</u>. Except as set forth on <u>Section 6.06</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, the execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which the Company is a party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall not (a) conflict with, violate, breach or result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default (or an event which would, with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both, constitute a default) under, the Organizational Documents of any Group Company, (b) conflict with, violate or breach in any material respect any Law, Permit or Order applicable to, binding upon, or enforceable against, any of the Group Companies or any of their respective material assets, properties or businesses, (c) require any authorization, consent, approval or notice under, or otherwise conflict with, result in any material breach of, or constitute a material default (or an event which would, with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both, constitute a default) under, or give rise to a right of payment under or the right to terminate, accelerate, forfeit, non-renew, suspend, revoke, amend or cancel, any Material Contract or any material Permit affecting the material properties, assets or business of any Group Company, or (d) result in the creation or imposition of any material Lien (other than a Permitted Lien) upon any of the property, assets or Equity Interests of any Group Company except, in the case of clauses (b) through (d), for any violations, breaches, defaults or other occurrences that would not be material to the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole. Except pursuant to the HSR Act or as set forth on <u>Section 6.06</u>, no notice, approval, consent, waiver, authorization or other order of, and no declaration, filing, registration, qualification, recording, or other action with any Governmental Authority or any other Person is required to be obtained or made by or on behalf of any Group Company in connection with the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which the Company is a party, the consummation of the Closing hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and each such Ancillary Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by each such Ancillary Agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.07&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Financial Statements</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Attached as <u>Section 6.07</u> of the Disclosure Schedule are true, correct and complete copies of (i) the audited consolidated balance sheet, statements of operations, statements of changes in members' equity and statements of cash flows of US Salt Holdings, LLC and its Subsidiaries as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024 (the "<u>Audited Financial Statements</u>") and (ii) the unaudited consolidated balance sheet (the "<u>Latest Balance Sheet</u>") as of September 30, 2025 (the "<u>Latest Balance Sheet Date</u>") and statements of operations and cash flows of US Salt Holdings, LLC and its Subsidiaries for the nine (9) month period ended September 30, 2025 (collectively with the Latest Balance Sheet, the "<u>Interim Financial Statements</u>" and collectively with the Audited Financial Statements, the "<u>Financial Statements</u>"). The Financial Statements, taken as a whole, (x) fairly present, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company and its Subsidiaries at each of the balance sheet dates, and the cash flows and the results of operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries for each of the periods covered thereby, in each case, in accordance with GAAP, consistently applied, and (y) have been prepared from the books and records of the Group Companies (which books and records are true, correct and complete in all material respects) in accordance with GAAP, as consistently applied by the Group Companies, except that the Interim Financial Statements do not reflect year-end adjustments and do not contain footnote disclosures and other presentation items (none of which, individually or in the aggregate, would materially differ from those included in the Audited Financial Statements).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No Group Company has any material Liabilities, except for (i) Liabilities disclosed or reflected on, or adequately reserved against in, the Latest Balance Sheet, (ii) Liabilities incurred since the date of the Latest Balance Sheet in the ordinary course of business (none of which is a Liability resulting from breach of Contract, breach of warranty, tort, infringement, environmental liability, misappropriation or violation of Law or that relates to any cause of action, claim or lawsuit), (iii) the matters disclosed in <u>Section 6.07(b)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, (iv) executory liabilities under Contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business (none of which is a liability for breach of Contract) and (v) Liabilities and obligations incurred expressly as a result of this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as set forth on <u>Section 6.07(c)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, the Group Companies maintain a system of internal controls (including accounting systems, purchasing systems, and billing systems) that is sufficient, in all material respects, to provide reasonable assurances regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP. Since the Reference Date, there has not been any (x) significant deficiency or weakness in the design or operation of such internal accounting controls, (y) to the Knowledge of the Company, fraud or other material wrongdoing that involves any of the management or other employees of the Group Companies who have a role in the preparation of the financial statements of the Group Companies or the application of such internal accounting controls or (z) any written or, to the Knowledge of the Company, other allegation regarding any of the foregoing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The accounts receivable of the Group Companies set forth on the Latest Balance Sheet arose from bona fide transactions entered into in the ordinary course of business and, subject to any applicable reserves, are not subject to any material non-contingent right of setoff under any Contract with any account debtor. The reserves against accounts receivable for returns, allowances, chargebacks and bad debts set forth on the Latest Balance Sheet have been determined in accordance with GAAP, consistently applied in accordance with past custom and practice. The accounts receivable of the Group Companies set forth on the Latest Balance Sheet are not subject to any material pending or threatened defense, counterclaim, right of offset, returns, allowances or credits, except to the extent reserved against on the Latest Balance Sheet.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All accounts payable and notes payable of the Group Companies set forth on the Latest Balance Sheet arose out of bona fide transactions entered into in the ordinary course of business. Since the Latest Balance Sheet Date, the Group Companies have paid their accounts payable in all material respects in the ordinary course of business. Except as will be included in Debt or Transaction Expenses for purposes of calculating the Closing Consideration, no Group Company has any accounts payable or notes payable to any Person who is an Affiliate of the Group Companies. No material accounts payable of any of the Group Companies has been outstanding for more than six (6) months, except for accounts payable that are being contested in good faith.

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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;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The inventory of the Group Companies consists in all material respects of a quality that is usable and saleable in the ordinary course of business. The quantities of inventory of the Group Companies (whether raw materials, intermediary goods, works-in-process, finished goods or in-transit inventory) are in all material respects sufficient for the operation of the business of the Group Companies in the ordinary course of business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company has no material operations or material assets, does not engage in, and has never engaged in, any business activities, other than (i) the Company's ownership of equity securities in US Salt Intermediate Holdings, LLC, and (ii) business activities related to formation and its equity capital, in each case, including any activities related or incidental thereto. The Company (x) has no, and has never had any, employees and (y) does not own or lease, and has never owned or leased, any real property or personal property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; US Salt Intermediate Holdings, LLC has no material operations or material assets, does not engage in, and has never engaged in, any business activities, other than (i) US Salt Intermediate Holdings, LLC's ownership of equity securities in US Salt Holdings, LLC, and (ii) business activities related to formation and its equity capital, in each case, including any activities related or incidental thereto. US Salt Intermediate Holdings, LLC (x) has no, and has never had any, employees and (y) does not own or lease, and has never owned or leased, any real property or personal property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.08&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Absence of Certain Developments</u>. Since December 31, 2024 through the date hereof, there has not occurred any Material Adverse Effect. Except as contemplated or as expressly required by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or as set forth on <u>Section 6.08</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, since the Latest Balance Sheet Date through the date hereof:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the business of the Group Companies has been conducted in all material respects in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Group Companies have not issued, sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of, or pledged or otherwise encumbered, any of their respective capital stock or equity interests, or granted any options or other rights to purchase or obtain (including upon conversion, exchange or exercise) any of its capital stock or equity interests, other than the issuance of capital stock or equity interests (or other similar rights) upon the exercise of options or other rights to purchase or obtain (including upon conversion, exchange or exercise) any equity interests, or the issuance of any of the foregoing with respect to any employee equity arrangement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Group Companies have not incurred, assumed, issued, guaranteed or otherwise become liable for any material Debt that is borrowed indebtedness, except to the extent incurred under existing revolving credit facilities for working capital purposes in the ordinary course of business or that will be repaid at the Closing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; none of the Group Companies has entered into, adopted or executed any Contract related to an acquisition (whether by merger, consolidation, reorganization, acquisition of stock or assets, or similar plan of complete or partial liquidation or dissolution) of any Person or line of business, or sold, leased, assigned, licensed, encumbered, pledged, mortgaged or otherwise disposed of any material portion of its assets or property (tangible or intangible), except for sales of inventory in the ordinary course of business and Permitted Liens;

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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;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; there has not been any amendment, modification or other change in the Organizational Documents of any Group Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; none of the Group Companies has adopted or entered into a plan of complete or partial liquidation, dissolution, restructuring, recapitalization or other reorganization of any Group Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; none of the Group Companies has made any material capital expenditure (or series of related material capital expenditures) outside of the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; none of the Group Companies has declared, set aside, or paid any dividend or made any distribution with respect to its equity interests (whether in cash or in kind), other than tax distributions permitted under the Organizational Documents of the Group Companies in effect on the date hereof, or redeemed, purchased, or otherwise acquired any of its equity interests;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; none of the Group Companies has canceled any material debt owed to it, or waived any claims or rights of material value;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; no election has been made or action taken to change the U.S. federal Income Tax classification of any Group Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; none of the Group Companies has made any loan (other than advancement of expenses for travel or other business purposes) to, or, other than in the ordinary course of business, entered into any other transaction with, any of its directors, officers or key employees;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; there has not been (i) any damage, destruction or loss (ordinary wear and tear excepted), whether or not covered by insurance, with respect to the property and assets of any Group Company having a replacement cost of more than $350,000 in the aggregate or (ii) any material change in the amount or scope of insurance coverage maintained by the Group Companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; except to the extent required under the terms in effect as of the date of the Agreement of any Plan set forth on <u>Section 6.14</u> of the Disclosure Schedule or the terms of any collective bargaining agreement, none of the Group Companies has (i) established, adopted, materially amended, materially modified or terminated any material Plan or any other material benefit or compensation plan, policy, program, contract, agreement or arrangement that would be a material Plan if in effect on the date hereof (other than modifications and changes made during the Group Companies annual renewal and open enrollment process in the ordinary course of the business and consistent with past practice), (ii) materially increased, or accelerated the funding, payment or vesting of, any compensation or benefits payable or provided to any such Group Company's current or former non-union employees, officers, directors, or other individual service providers, in each case as calculated prior to any such increase or acceleration, or announced any such increase or acceleration, (iii) hired or engaged any employee, officer, director, or other individual service provider whose annualized total base compensation is in excess of $150,000; (iv) terminated any employee, officer, director or other individual service provider of any of the Group Companies (other than for cause) whose annualized total base compensation was in excess of $150,000; or (v) except as required by changes in applicable Law (or the interpretation thereof) of the state in which such current or former employee or Contingent Worker is located after the date on which such obligation was first entered into, knowingly waived or released any noncompetition or nonsolicitation obligation of any current or former employee or Contingent Worker of any Group Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; except as required by applicable Law, none of the Group Companies has negotiated, entered into, materially amended or extended any collective bargaining agreement or other labor-related Contract with any Union;

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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;(o)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; none of the Group Companies has implemented any layoffs that triggered notice obligations under the WARN Act;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; none of the Group Companies has entered into, modified, or waived any provision of, any Material Contract, or terminated any Contract that, if existing on the date hereof, would be a Material Contract, except as required by Law;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; none of the Group Companies has offered any material consumer credits, discounts, gift cards or other similar promotional offers (evaluated in the aggregate with respect to a single type of offer offered to many customers), except for such promotional offers in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; none of the Group Companies has settled any pending or threatened Proceeding, other than settlements that only involve the payment of money damages that will be paid prior to the Closing or settlements that do not relate to the business of any of the Group Companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; none of the Group Companies has entered into any transaction with an Affiliate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; none of the Group Companies has (i) made (other than consistent with past practice), changed, or revoked any material Tax election, changed an annual accounting period, or adopted or changed any material Tax accounting method, in each case, other than as necessary to comply with changes to the law made by *One Big Beautiful Bill Act* that are effective for Pre-Closing Tax Periods; (ii) filed any amended material Tax Return or entered into any material closing agreement; (iii) settled any Tax audit, claim, assessment, dispute, proceeding or investigation; or (iv) surrendered any right to claim a refund of any material Taxes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; there has not been any material change by any Group Company to its accounting methods, principles, or policies; 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;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; none of the Group Companies has authorized or otherwise committed to do any of the foregoing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.09&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Litigation</u>. Except as set forth on <u>Section 6.09(i)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, there are no, and since the Reference Date, there have not been any, material Proceedings pending by or against or concerning any Group Company, threatened in writing against any Group Company, or, to the Company's Knowledge, threatened orally against any Group Company, at law or in equity, or before any Governmental Authority. Since the Reference Date, no Group Company has entered into any settlement that has resulted in a payment by such Group Company in excess of $150,000 (whether or not paid for by insurance) or involved any material restricting limitations, or obligations on such Group Company of its assets, operations or business, nor is such Group Company a party to or bound by any settlement under which there are material outstanding payment obligations to be performed by such Group Company after the Closing. The Company is fully insured (subject to applicable retentions) with respect to the matters required to be set forth on <u>Section 6.09(i)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, except where the failure to be so insured would not result in material liability to the Group Companies, taken as a whole. Except as set forth on <u>Section 6.09(ii)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, as of the date hereof, no Group Company is subject to any outstanding Order that relates specifically to a Group Company. As of the date hereof, there are no material Proceedings that any of the Group Companies intend to initiate.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Environmental Matters</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (i) The Group Companies are, and at all times since the Reference Date have been, in material compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws and such compliance includes the possession of, and material compliance with, all material Permits that are required to be obtained by the Group Companies pursuant to Environmental Laws for the occupation of the facilities of the Group Companies and the operation of the business of the Group Companies and each such Permit is in full force and effect and there is no action pending to revoke, terminate, suspend, or cancel any such Permits; (ii) except as set forth on <u>Section 6.10(a)(ii)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, none of the Group Companies has received any written notice of a violation of Environmental Laws or any liability arising under Environmental Laws or any investigation, Remedial Action or corrective obligation, relating to the Group Companies or their facilities arising under any applicable Environmental Law, in each case the subject of which is unresolved and would reasonably be expected to give rise to a material liability of any Group Company; (iii) except as set forth on <u>Section 6.10(a)(iii)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, as of the date hereof, there is no Proceeding pending or threatened in writing or, to the Group Companies' Knowledge, threatened orally against any Group Company related to an actual or alleged material violation of Environmental Laws or a material liability arising under Environmental Laws; (iv) no Group Company has and, to the Group Companies' Knowledge, no other Person has treated, stored, disposed, generated, or released any Hazardous Substances at, on or under the Owned Real Property, the Leased Real Property or any other property currently or formerly owned, leased, or operated by the Group Companies, in each case, in material violation of Environmental Laws and in a manner that would reasonably be expected to result in any material liability to any Group Company under any applicable Environmental Law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Group Companies have made available to Buyer copies of all material environmental reports and audits available to the Group Companies pertaining to the Owned Real Property, the Leased Real Property or any other property currently or formerly owned, leased, or operated by the Group Companies that are within the Group Companies' possession or reasonable control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All mining, processing, storage, transportation, or production facilities located in, on or under the Owned Real Property or Leased Real Property of any Group Company, or lands pooled or unitized therewith, that have been abandoned by such Group Company, or any of their predecessors in interest (to the extent such Group Company has continuing responsibility), have been abandoned in material compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws. Each Group Company has performed in all material respects and is in material compliance with all of its Abandonment and Reclamation Obligations, including with respect to plugging or abandonment of solution mining wells, required to be performed on or before 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;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Group Company has disposed of or arranged or transported any Hazardous Substances at properties owned, leased or otherwise controlled by third parties in material violation of any Environmental Law or in any manner that would be reasonably expected to give rise to a material liability for the Group Companies under any applicable Environmental Law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as set forth on <u>Section 6.10(e)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, no Group Company has retained or assumed, either contractually or by operation of Law, any liabilities or obligations arising under Environmental Law (including any Abandonment and Reclamation Obligations) that would reasonably be expected to give rise to a material liability of such Group Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Title to Properties</u>. Each Group Company has good, marketable and valid title to, or a valid and enforceable leasehold interest in (or other right to use), all of the tangible and intangible property and assets that such Group Company owns or otherwise uses in the conduct of its business (including the properties and assets shown as owned by the Group Companies on the Latest Balance Sheet), free and clear of all Liens, except for Permitted Liens. The assets, properties and rights owned, leased or licensed by the Group Companies are all the assets, properties and rights used by the Group Companies in the operation of their business. The Group Company's material tangible assets and properties are free from material defects, have been maintained in all material respects in accordance with normal industry practice, are in all material respects in good operating condition and repair (normal wear and tear excepted) and are fit, in all material respects, for use in the ordinary course of business.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Compliance with Laws</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Group Companies are, and since the Reference Date have been, in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Laws. Except as set forth on <u>Section 6.12(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, since the Reference Date, no Group Company has been cited, fined, or otherwise notified in writing of any material failure to comply with any Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Group Companies are, and since the Reference Date have been, in compliance with all FDA Laws in all material respects, including but not limited to, in each case, as applicable to the Group Companies or their businesses, (i) the requirement for and the terms of all necessary Permits, (ii) current Good Manufacturing Practices ("<u>cGMP</u>"), (iii) Laws concerning establishment registration and product listing, (iv) Laws concerning labeling, promotion, and advertising, (v) payment of all application, product and establishment fees, and (vi) recordkeeping and reporting requirements other than those applicable to cGMP.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Since the Reference Date, no Group Company has received any written notice or written communication from any Governmental Authority of any actual or threatened investigation, inquiry, or administrative or regulatory action, hearing, or enforcement proceeding against any Group Company regarding any violation of FDA Laws. No Group Company is subject to any obligation arising under an investigation, inquiry, or administrative, regulatory or judicial action, hearing, or enforcement proceeding by or on behalf of the FDA, warning letter, untitled letter, FDA Form 483, notice of violation letter, consent decree, request for information or other notice, response, or commitment made to or with any Governmental Authority with respect to FDA Laws, and no such obligation has been threatened in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There is no, and since the Reference Date there has not been a, material Proceeding, warning letter, or request for information pending against or relating to a Group Company or to any of their employees that involves or arises from a violation of FDA Laws, and no Group Company has any known material liability for failure to comply with any FDA Laws. To the Company's Knowledge, here is no act, omission, event, or circumstance that would reasonably be expected to give rise to or lead to any such Proceeding, warning letter, or request for information or any such material liability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All Company Products are and since the Reference Date have been manufactured, marketed and sold by the Group Companies in accordance and in compliance, in each case, in all material respects, with applicable FDA Laws and the specifications and standards contained therein, and to the Knowledge of the Company, have not been adulterated or misbranded.

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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;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Since the Reference Date, all Regulatory Documentation is true and accurate in all material respects when filed in the Group Company's records or with any Governmental Authority if so required (or, if amended, as of the date for which such amendment speaks) and remain, to the extent required by any applicable Law, true and accurate in all material respects. Except as would not result in material liability to the Group Companies, the Group Companies are not in breach of any Contract or in violation of any applicable Law requiring screening of their directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or other representatives against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General ("<u>OIG</u>") List of Excluded Individuals/Entities, nor are the Group Companies required by Contract or applicable Law to conduct background checks or other screenings beyond those already performed. Neither the Group Companies nor, any of their respective directors, officers, employees, nor, to the Company's Knowledge, agents, contractors, or other representatives has been excluded, suspended, debarred, disqualified or declared ineligible by any Governmental Authority, including the OIG or FDA, nor is any such action pending or to, the Company's Knowledge, threatened in writing. No "final adverse action" (as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7e(g)) has occurred since the Reference Date, is pending, or, to the Company's Knowledge, is threatened in writing against the Group Companies. Furthermore, neither the Group Companies, any of their current, or since the Reference Date former, respective directors, officers, employees, nor, to the Company's Knowledge, agents, contractors, or other representatives has (i) been convicted of any crime or engaged in conduct mandating or authorizing debarment under 21 U.S.C. § 335a(a) or exclusion under 42 U.S.C. §§ 1320a-7 or 1320a-7a; (ii) been disqualified under FDA investigator proceedings; (iii) been subject to FDA's Application Integrity Policy; or (iv) been involved in any enforcement action for material false statements under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. The Group Companies and its representatives have not committed any violation of applicable Law, including FDA Laws, that would reasonably be expected to serve as a basis for exclusion, debarment, suspension, or other ineligibility by any Governmental Authority, including the OIG or FDA.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Since the Reference Date: (i) the Group Companies, and each of their respective officers, directors, and, to the Knowledge of the Company, each of their employees, agents, distributors, and other individuals or entities acting for or on behalf of the Group Companies (collectively, the "<u>Relevant Persons</u>") have not directly or indirectly violated in any material respect any provision of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (as amended) or any other anti-corruption or anti-bribery laws or regulations applicable to the Group Companies and (ii) the Relevant Persons have not in the course of their actions for, or on behalf of, the Group Companies engaged directly or indirectly in transactions in material violation of any law administered by the U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control, or by any other applicable trade sanctions Law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Labor and Employment Matters</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company has provided to Buyer a complete and correct list of all current employees of the Group Companies as of the date of this Agreement, including for each: (i) the current position; (ii) whether classified as exempt or non-exempt for wage and hour purposes; (iii) date of hire; (iv) primary work location (city and state); (v) whether paid on a salary, hourly or commission basis; (vi) regular hourly wage, annual salary or commission rate, as applicable; (vii) full or part time; (viii) 2025 bonus and commission; (ix) leave status (i.e., active or inactive and if inactive, the type of leave and estimated duration); (x) accrued, unused PTO or vacation balance; and (xi) employing entity. Except as set forth in <u>Section 6.13(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, the employment of all employees of any Group Company is terminable at will (without the imposition of severance, penalties or damages) by any Group Company.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company has provided to Buyer a complete and accurate list, as of the date of this Agreement, of all the individual independent contractors, consultants, temporary employees, and other individual service providers directly engaged by any of the Group Companies who are performing services with respect to the operation of the business of the Group Companies and classified by the Group Companies as other than an employee or compensated other than through wages paid by the Group Companies through their payroll departments and reported on a Form W-2 ("<u>Contingent Worker</u>"), and provides for each such Contingent Worker: (i) start date of services, (ii) general description of the scope of work provided, and (iv) fee or compensation arrangements.

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as set forth in <u>Section 6.13(c)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, the Group Companies are not a party to, or bound by, any collective bargaining or other labor-related agreement with any Union. Except as set forth in <u>Section 6.13(c)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, since the Reference Date, there has not been, nor to the Knowledge of the Company has there been any threat of, any strike, slowdown, work stoppage, lockout, concerted refusal to work overtime or other similar material labor dispute with employees of the Group Companies. Since the Reference Date, (i) there has been no material unfair labor practice charge or complaint pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Group Companies before the National Labor Relations Board, and no material labor grievance or material labor arbitration proceeding arising out of or under any collective bargaining agreement is so pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Group Companies, and (ii) to the Knowledge of the Company, there has not been, and currently there is no, union organizing activity or representation questions involving employees of the Company pending before any Governmental Authority.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as disclosed on <u>Section 6.13(d)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, (i) the Group Companies are, and since the Reference Date have been, in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Laws respecting labor, employment, pay equity, fair employment practices, workplace safety and health, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, terms and conditions of employment, immigration and work authorization, classification as exempt or non-exempt for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act and analogous Laws, classification as independent contractors or employees, and wages and hours; and (ii) except as would not be material to the Group Companies, the Group Companies are not delinquent in any payments to current or former employees of the Group Companies ("<u>Employees</u>") or current or former Contingent Worker for any wages, salaries, commissions, bonuses, fees or other compensation due with respect to any services performed for it to the date hereof or amounts required to be reimbursed to such Employees or Contingent Workers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)Since the Reference Date: (i) no Employee has made any material, substantiated allegation of unlawful discrimination or harassment (including, without limitation, sexual harassment) against the Group Companies or against any supervisory-level employee through the complaint procedures of the Group Companies or otherwise to the Knowledge of the Company; and (ii) the Group Companies have not entered into any material settlement agreements related to material, substantiated allegations of unlawful discrimination or harassment (including, without limitation, sexual harassment) made by an Employee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as set forth on <u>Section 6.13(f)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, since the Reference Date the Group Companies have not experienced a "plant closing," "business closing," or "mass layoff" as defined in the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act or any similar state, local or foreign Law or regulation (the "<u>WARN Act</u>") affecting any site of employment of the Company or one or more facilities or operating units within any site of employment or facility of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as set forth on <u>Section 6.13(g)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule: (i) no Employee is on a visa sponsored by the Company which visa will require continued sponsorship; and (ii) the Group Companies have not, since the Reference Date, received a "no match" letter from the Social Security Administration concerning any current or former Employee; and (iii) the Group Companies have not, since the Reference Date, received any notice from the Internal Revenue Service of a mismatch between a name of an Employee and a social security number provided on a Form 1095-C that the Company was unable to rectify as a clerical error. To the Knowledge of the Company, a USCIS Form I-9 has been properly prepared and retained, in all material respects, for each Employee as required by Law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as set forth in <u>Section 6.13(h)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, there has not been since the Reference Date, and there currently are no, Proceedings with respect to any violation of any occupational safety or health Laws or standards that has been asserted or is pending or threatened with respect to the Group Companies. There are no occupational health or safety conditions or circumstances on the Real Property that violate applicable Law and pose a material risk to the health or safety of Persons, employees, consultants, or independent contractors.

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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;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No employee of any of the Group Companies with annual base compensation in excess of $150,000, to the Knowledge of the Company, has given written notice of termination of employment with any of the Group Companies within the twelve month period following the date hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.14&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Employee Benefit Plans</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Section 6.14(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a list of each material Plan. With respect to each such material Plan, the Group Companies have made available to Buyer (to the extent applicable) accurate and complete copies of: (i) the current plan document and all amendments thereto (or, if such Plan is not reduced to writing, a written summary of the material terms thereof); (ii) any documents relating to funding arrangements (including trust agreements and insurance policies); (iii) the most recent summary plan description together with each subsequent summary of material modifications thereto; (iv) the most recent Form 5500 Annual Reports (or evidence of any applicable exemption) and all attachments thereto (including audited financial statements) filed with the Internal Revenue Service; (v) the most recent determination letter or pre-approved plan advisory or opinion letter, if any, issued by the Internal Revenue Service; (vi) non-discrimination compliance testing results for the last three (3) most recent completed plan years and detail of any corrections (if applicable); (vii) copies of the IRS Forms 1094-C as filed for the past three (3) years; and (viii) any material non-routine correspondence with any Governmental Authority within the past six (6) years concerning such Plans.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With respect to each Plan, (i) the Group Companies have complied, and are now in compliance, in all material respects with all provisions of ERISA, the Code, and other applicable Laws and (ii) each Plan has been administered in all material respects in accordance with its terms. No act or omission has occurred and no condition exists with respect to any Plan that would reasonably be expected to subject the Group Companies to any material fine, penalty, Tax or liability of any kind imposed under ERISA or the Code or other applicable Law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With respect to each Plan is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code, the Internal Revenue Service has issued a favorable determination letter or pre-approved plan advisory or opinion letter with respect to each such Plan and the related trust that has not been revoked, and there are no existing circumstances and no events have occurred that could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the qualified status of any such Plan or the related trust.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All contributions required to be made to any Plan by applicable Law or by any plan document or other contractual undertaking, and all premiums due or payable with respect to insurance policies funding any Plan, for any period through the date hereof have been timely made or paid in full or, to the extent not required to be made or paid on or before the date hereof, have been fully reflected on the Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP. Each Plan that is an employee welfare benefit plan under Section 3(1) of ERISA either (i) is funded through an insurance company contract and is not a "welfare benefit fund" with the meaning of Section 419 of the Code or (ii) is unfunded. The amount by which the actuarial present value of all accrued benefits under any Plan (whether or not vested) exceeds the fair market value of the assets of such Plan is properly accrued in all material respects on the Financial Statements in accordance with the requirements of GAAP.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; None of the Group Companies nor, to the knowledge of the Company, any other Person, including any fiduciary, has engaged in any "prohibited transaction" (as defined in Section 4975 of the Code or Section 406 of ERISA), which could subject any of the Plans or their related trusts, the Group Companies or any Person that the Group Companies have an obligation to indemnify, to any material tax or penalty imposed under Section 4975 of the Code or Section 502 of ERISA.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Group Companies have no Liability for life, health, medical or other welfare benefits to former employees or beneficiaries or dependents thereof, except for health continuation coverage as required by Section 4980B of the Code or Part 6 of Title I of ERISA.

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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;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are no pending or threatened claims (other than claims for benefits in the ordinary course), lawsuits or arbitrations which have been asserted or instituted, and to the knowledge of the Company, no set of circumstances exists which may reasonably give rise to a claim or lawsuit, against the Plans, any fiduciaries thereof with respect to their duties to the Plans or the assets of any of the trusts under any of the Plans which could reasonably be expected to result in any material Liability of the Group Companies to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, any Plan, any participant in an Plan, or any other party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Group Companies have complied in all material respects with the applicable employer shared responsibility provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that require applicable large employers to (i) offer minimum essential health coverage that is affordable to substantially all of their full-time employees (as those terms are defined in Section 4980H of the Code) and (ii) report such offers of coverage as set forth in Section 6055 or 6056 of the Code, as applicable. No Group Company has incurred or been assessed or is reasonably expected to incur or be subject to any material Tax, penalty or other liability that may be imposed under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, as amended.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Plan is, and none of the Group Companies has maintained, contributed to, sponsored or has any Liability (actual or contingent, including any Liability on account of any ERISA Affiliate) in respect to: (i) a defined benefit pension plan or any plan, program or arrangement subject to Title IV of ERISA or subject to the minimum funding standards of Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code; (ii) a Multiemployer Plan; (iii) a "multiple employer welfare arrangement" (within the meaning of Section 3(40) of ERISA); (iv) a "multiple employer plan" as described in Section 413(c) of the Code; or (v) a voluntary employee benefit association (as defined in Section 501(c)(9) of the Code). The Group Companies do not have any Liability or obligation as a consequence of at any time being considered a single employer with any other Person under Section 414 of the Code or Section 4001(a)(14) of ERISA which is or would reasonably be expected to become a liability (contingent or otherwise) of the Buyer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will (either alone or in conjunction with any other event) result in, cause the accelerated vesting, funding or delivery of, or increase the amount or value of, any payment or benefit to any employee, officer or director of the Group Companies, or result in any limitation on the right of the Group Companies to amend, merge, terminate or receive a reversion of assets from any Plan or related trust. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no amount paid or payable (whether in cash, in property, or in the form of benefits) by the Group Companies in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby (either solely as a result thereof or as a result of such transactions in conjunction with any other event) will be an "excess parachute payment" within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code. Neither the Group Companies nor the Seller Parties have any obligation (i) to "gross-up," compensate, reimburse, "make-whole," or otherwise indemnify any individual for the imposition of any Tax under Sections 4999, 409A or 457A of the Code or any other Law; (ii) for any underfunded or unfunded nonqualified deferred compensation, and (iii) for unpaid retention, stay or sign-on bonuses, in each case, in respect of any current or former employee, officer, director, or other individual service provider of any of the Group Companies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Tax Matters</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each Group Company has filed all income and other material Tax Returns that are required to be filed by it (taking into account any extensions of time to file that have been duly perfected) all such Tax Returns are accurate and correct in all material respects.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All income and other material Taxes owed by each Group Company (whether or not shown as due on any Tax Return) have been fully and timely paid (taking into account any applicable extensions of time to file).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The provision for Taxes on the Interim Financial Statement is sufficient for all accrued and unpaid material Taxes of the Group Companies as of the date thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each Group Company has deducted, withheld and timely paid to the appropriate Governmental Authority all material Taxes required to be deducted, withheld or paid in connection with amounts paid or owing to any employee, independent contractor, creditor, stockholder or other third party, and such Group Company has complied in all material respects with all reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each Group Company has properly collected and remitted material sales and similar Taxes required to be collected or has properly received and retained any appropriate Tax exemption certificates and other documentation for all material sales made without charging or remitting sales or similar Taxes that qualify such sales as exempt from sales and similar Taxes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Group Company is, nor has been, party to any Tax allocation, Tax sharing, Tax indemnity, Tax reimbursement agreement, or similar arrangement, in each case, other than any agreement or arrangement, the principal purpose of which is not related to Tax.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Group Company has been a member of an affiliated group within the meaning of Section 1504 of the Code or any other affiliated, consolidated, combined or unitary group. No Group Company has any liability for the Taxes of any other Person under Treasury Regulation 1.1502-6 (or any similar provision of state, local or foreign Law) or as a transferee or successor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Group Company is the subject of any currently ongoing audit or other examination of material Taxes by any Taxing Authority and, to the Company's knowledge, no such audit or other examination is threatened.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No material claim has been made in writing by any Taxing Authority in any jurisdiction where such Group Company does not file Tax Returns that it is, or may be, subject to Tax, or Tax Return filing requirements, by that jurisdiction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Group Company has waived any statute of limitations in respect of material Taxes payable by it, which waiver is currently in effect, and has agreed to and is the beneficiary of any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are no Liens for Taxes (other than Liens described in clause (a) of the definition of Permitted Liens) upon any of the assets of such Group Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Group Company is a party to any "reportable transaction," as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4(b)(2), nor any "tax shelter" within the meaning of Code Section 6662.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Group Company (nor the Buyer or any of its Affiliates by reason of its ownership of any Group Company) will be required to include any material item of income in, or exclude any material item of deduction from, taxable income for any taxable period (or portion thereof) ending after the Closing Date as a result of any (i) change in or use of an improper method of accounting for a taxable period ending on or prior to the Closing Date, (ii) "closing agreement" as described in Section 7121 of the Code (or any corresponding or similar provision of state, local or foreign Income Tax Law) executed on or prior to the Closing, (iii) installment sale or open transaction disposition made on or prior to the Closing, (iv) intercompany transaction or excess loss amount described in Treasury Regulations under Section 1502 of the Code (or any corresponding or similar provision of state, local or foreign Income Tax Law), or (v) any deferred revenue or prepaid amount received on or prior to the Closing.

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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;(n)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Group Company is a partner or a member of any partnership, limited liability company (other than a limited liability company that is treated as a disregarded entity for federal income tax purposes) or joint venture, or any other entity classified as a partnership for federal income tax purposes (other than, prior to the Pre-Closing Reorganization, US Salt Intermediate Holdings, LLC).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No asset of any Group Company constitutes "Section 197(f)(9) intangibles" within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.197-2(h)(1)(i) and no Group Company is subject to any limitation under Section 197(f)(9) of the Code on its ability to amortize any "Section 197 intangible" as defined by Section 197(d)(1) of the Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Since the Reference Date, no Group Company has constituted either a "distributing corporation" or a "controlled corporation" in a distribution of stock intended to qualify under Section 355 of the Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All related party transactions between any of the Group Companies have been, in all material respects, on an arms' length basis in accordance with Section 482 of the Code, or any state or foreign law equivalent, and is supported by contemporaneous transfer pricing documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The U.S. federal Income Tax classification of each Group Company as of the date hereof is set forth on <u>Section 6.15(r)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s)The fair market value of each Group Company's United States real property interests (within the meaning of Section 897 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder) is less than fifty percent (50%) of the value of its gross assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No closing agreements, private letter rulings, Tax holidays or technical advice memoranda related to Taxes have been entered into, issued by or requested from any Taxing Authority with or in respect of such Group Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Group Company has any material liability under any abandoned or unclaimed property, escheat or similar Laws, and each Group Company has satisfied all material reporting and payment obligations pursuant to such Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Insurance</u>. <u>Section 6.16</u> of the Disclosure Schedule lists each insurance policy and surety bond currently in effect that is maintained by or for the benefit of the Group Companies as of the date hereof, including the type of policy, name of the insurer, policy number, each covered insured, the coverage allowance, the expiration date, the deductible or retention, and the annual premium (collectively, the "<u>Insurance Policies</u>"). The Company has delivered to Buyer true and complete copies of all such Insurance Policies. The Insurance Policies are, and since the Reference Date have been, in full force and effect, all premiums due thereon have been paid, and each of the Group Companies is in compliance in all material respects with the terms and provisions of such policies and, to the Company's Knowledge, no event has occurred that, with notice or lapse of time, would constitute a default or breach, or permit termination or modification, of such policies. All such Insurance Policies are sufficient for compliance in all material respects with all Laws and Contracts to which the Group Company is bound. Since the Reference Date, no policy limits for any of the Insurance Policies has been exhausted or materially reduced. The Company has made available to the Buyer a complete and correct list of the material claims history for the Group Companies from the Reference Date through the date hereof (including with respect to insurance obtained but not currently maintained). No Group Company has received any written notice that any Insurance Policies of such Group Company will be terminated, cancelled, or not renewed or of an increase in or an intent to increase premiums. Except as set forth on <u>Section 6.16</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, the Insurance Policies will continue to be in full force and effect after Closing under their ordinary expiration date. Since the Reference Date, except as would not result in material liability to the Group Companies, taken as a whole, the Group Companies have given timely notice to their insurers of all claims that may be insured by the Insurance Policies of which the Group Companies had knowledge. There is no claim by the Group Companies pending under any of such policies as to which coverage has been questioned, denied or disputed by the underwriters of such policies. No Group Company has had any self-insurance or co-insurance program.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.17<u>Licenses and Permits</u>. Each Group Company possesses, and since the Reference Date has possessed, all material governmental licenses, approvals, registrations, waivers, permits, certificates or other authorizations that are necessary for the operation of their respective businesses as currently conducted, including all UIC Class III permits and applicable discharge and air permits, all franchises, grants, approvals, licenses, permits, awards, determinations, registrations, identification numbers, rights related to mining, exploration, surface and water, variances, consents, certificates and other authorizations of any Governmental Authority (collectively, the "<u>Permits</u>"). <u>Section 6.17</u> of the Disclosure Schedule lists the material Permits possessed by each Group Company as of the date hereof. The Permits are valid and in full force and effect. No Group Company is, and since the Reference Date, no Group Company has been, in material default or violation under any of the Permits, including any required mechanical integrity testing and monitoring, and the Permits will be valid and in full force in effect on identical terms immediately following consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. Since the Reference Date, no Permit has been revoked, cancelled, suspended, terminated, rescinded, materially adversely modified or been subject to a refusal to renew that remains unresolved. There are no Proceedings pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened in writing relating to the suspension, revocation, withdrawal, abandonment, cancelation, non-renewal, or material modification of any of the Permits. There are no claims or Proceedings pending or, to the Company's Knowledge, threatened in writing relating to (i) any alleged material violation by a Group Company of any Permit, or (ii) any alleged material failure by any Group Company or any of their respective personnel to have any Permit required in connection with the operation of the Group Companies' business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.18&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Affiliated Transactions</u>. Except for the Professional Services Agreement and as otherwise set forth on <u>Section 6.18</u> of the Disclosure Schedule or <u>Section 6.14(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, (a) none of (i) the Seller Parties, (ii) any Affiliate of the Seller Parties, (iii) any officer, manager or director of the Seller Parties, or (iv) any individual in such officer's, manager's or director's immediate family is a party to any Contract with the Group Companies or has any financial interest (other than an indirect interest by virtue or equity ownership) in any property (tangible or intangible) used by a Group Company in the operation of its business and (b) no officer, manager or director of the Group Companies, nor any individual in such officer's, manager's or director's immediate family is a party to any Contract with the Group Companies or has any interest (other than an indirect interest by virtue of equity ownership) in any property (tangible or intangible) used by the Group Companies in the operation of its business (all of the foregoing, collectively, whether or not set forth on <u>Section 6.18</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, the "<u>Related Party Agreements</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.19&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Material Contracts</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Section 6.19</u> of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a list of all Contracts in effect as of the date hereof, including all amendments and supplements thereto, to which a Group Company is a party or by which a Group Company is bound, meeting any of the descriptions set forth below (the Contracts required to be set forth herein, collectively referred to herein as the "<u>Material Contracts</u>"):

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all purchase agreements, merger agreements, asset purchase agreements and other Contracts providing for (A) any business acquisition by any Group Company (including by merger, consolidation, acquisition of Equity Interests or assets or otherwise) or any reorganization, recapitalization or similar transaction with respect to any Group Company, (B) the acquisition by any Group Company of any Equity Interests, business or material assets of any Person or any other assets that are material to any Group Company (other than purchases of equipment, inventory and supplies in the ordinary course of business) or (C) any business disposition, sale, conveyance or transfer by any Group Company of any Equity Interests, business or material assets of any Group Company or otherwise or any other assets that are material to any Group Company (other than sales of equipment, inventory and supplies in the ordinary course of business), in each case, entered into at any time since the Reference Date or for which there are outstanding Liabilities other than customary confidentiality, maintenance of tail insurance obligations, maintenance and making available of books and records;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all collective bargaining agreements and other labor-related Contracts with any Union;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all Contracts for the employment or engagement of any current officer, director, employee or individual Contingent Worker (A) with annual required payments in excess of $150,000, or (B) not terminable upon sixty (60) days' notice or less and without any material liability to any Group Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any Contract between the any Group Company and any officer or director of the Group Company or any Affiliate of any such officer or director, except for employment agreements, employment contracts or consulting agreements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all Contracts relating to the borrowing, incurrence, commitment to incur or assumption of cash indebtedness by the Group Companies and all surety bonds, performance bonds and letters of credit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all Contracts that create a Lien (other than Permitted Liens) on any assets of, or equity interests in, the Group Companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; other than the Plans, any profit sharing, stock option, stock purchase, stock appreciation, deferred compensation, severance, or other similar agreement for the benefit of any of the Group Company's current or former directors, officers, and Employees and Contingent Workers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any partnership, joint venture, strategic alliances or other similar Contract with any other Person to which any Group Company is a party, or any Contract that otherwise governs or is material to any partnership, strategic alliance, joint venture or similar arrangement (other than Contracts with another Group Company);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all Contracts under which any Group Company is lessee of, or holds or operates, any personal property owned by any other party, for which the annual rental exceeds $250,000;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all Contracts under which any Group Company is lessor of or permits any third party to hold or operate any personal property for which the annual rental payments exceeds $250,000;

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all Contracts under which a Group Company is granted any rights by others in or under Intellectual Property or under which any third Person has invented, created, developed, authored or otherwise contributed to Intellectual Property for or on behalf of a Group Company, other than (A) non-exclusive licenses for commercially available software (including retail shrink-wrap or click-wrap) that are generally available on a commercial basis and require annual payments of less than $200,000, (B) licenses for Open Source Software, (C) agreements where a non-exclusive license of Intellectual Property is incidental to such agreement, such as non-exclusive licenses to use feedback and suggestions and non-exclusive licenses authorizing the use of brand materials for marketing purposes, (D) employee, contractor and consulting agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business, and (E) nondisclosure agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all Contracts under which a Group Company has granted rights to others in or under Intellectual Property, other than (A) non-exclusive licenses granted to customers or employees, contractors or consultants in the ordinary course of business, (B) agreements where a non-exclusive license of Intellectual Property is incidental to such agreement, such as non-exclusive licenses to use feedback and suggestions and non-exclusive licenses authorizing the use of brand materials for marketing purposes, (C) nondisclosure agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business, and (D) non-exclusive licenses granted in the ordinary course of business for the sole purpose of providing services to a Group Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all Contracts with any Governmental Authority;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiv) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all Contracts involving a remaining commitment by any Group Company to pay any individual capital expenditure or series of related capital expenditures in excess of $250,000;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any settlement, severance, release or similar Contract with any current or former employee or Contingent Worker of any Group Company to which any Group Company has any outstanding obligations (other than customary confidentiality obligations and covenants not to sue);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xvi)all Contracts relating to or providing for the settlement or discharge of any Proceeding, (A) involving payments, obligations, or liabilities (whether contingent or otherwise) exceeding $250,000 in the aggregate, or, pursuant to which any Group Company has any continuing liability or obligation from and after the Closing (other than confidentiality obligations that are customary and do not materially restrict the operation of the business of the Group Companies or covenants not to sue), (B) under which a Group Company is restricted, in any material respect, from owning, registering, maintaining, using, enforcing, or otherwise exploiting any Intellectual Property of a Group Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xvii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all Contracts that (A) prohibit any Group Company from freely engaging in business anywhere in the world (other than non-disclosure Contracts and Contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business that contain employee non-solicitation obligations), (B) contain any right of first offer or refusal, any "most favored nation" covenant or that otherwise restrict or purport to limit in any respect the manner in which, or types of business which, any Group Company may conduct, or the jurisdictions, geographies or localities in which any Group Company may conduct business (including any restriction on selling or distributing any products or services) or (C) contain any requirement that any Group Company purchase any product or service exclusively from a single party, in each case, in excess of $1,000,000;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xviii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all Contracts (other than purchase orders in the ordinary course of business) currently in effect with any Material Customer or Material Supplier;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xix)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all Contracts that contain surety or similar guaranty provisions or grant powers of attorney;

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xx)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all Related Party Agreements; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xxi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; each Real Property Lease.

The Company has made available to Buyer a true, correct and complete copy of each Material Contract and written summaries with a complete description of the material terms of each oral Material Contract. No Group Company nor any other party to any Material Contract is in breach of, or in default under, any Material Contract and there does not exist any event, condition or omission that would constitute such a material breach or default (with or without notice or lapse of time or both). With respect to each Group Company, and to the Company's Knowledge with respect to each other party to such Material Contracts, each Material Contract is valid, binding and in full force and effect and each Material Contract will continue to be so enforceable in accordance with their terms, except as the same may be limited by the Bankruptcy and Equity Exceptions, and in full force and effect on identical terms following the Closing. No material term, condition, right, responsibility, duty or obligation under any Material Contract has been terminated, amended, modified, or waived in any material respect, except to the extent that such termination, amendment, modification or waiver is described in the Disclosure Schedules and disclosed in the copies of the Material Contracts made available to Buyer. Each Material Contract constitutes the valid and binding obligation of all parties thereto, enforceable in accordance with its terms, and there exists no material breach by any party thereto and, to the Company's Knowledge, no event or circumstance that will result in a material violation or breach of, or constitute (with or without due notice or lapse of time or both) a default by the Group Companies thereunder. Except as set forth on <u>Section 6.06</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby does not and will not (i) result in, or give to any Person any right of, termination, non-renewal, cancellation, withdrawal, acceleration or modification under any Material Contract; (ii) result in or give to any Person any additional rights or entitlement to increased, additional, accelerated, or guaranteed, payments under any Material Contract; (iii) result in the creation or imposition of any obligation and liability or any liens upon any of the assets of the Group Companies under the terms of any Material Contract; or (iv) result in any restriction on any of the Group Companies' respective rights under any Material Contract, in each case, except, as would not be material to the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Intellectual Property</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Section 6.20(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a list of all Intellectual Property owned or purported to be owned by the Group Companies (including all Intellectual Property that has been invented, created, or developed by or on behalf of any Group Company and duly assigned or otherwise transferred to a Group Company) that is registered, issued, or the subject of a pending application for registration or issuance, including patents, trademarks, service marks, copyrights, trade names, and internet domain names and in each case, used in the conduct of the Group Companies respective businesses as currently conducted and as contemplated to be conducted. Each Group Company is the owner of all right, title, and interest in and to each of the items set forth on <u>Section 6.20(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, free and clear of any Liens other than Permitted Liens, and all items contained on <u>Section 6.20(a)(i)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule list a Group Company as the record owner and are subsisting, valid, enforceable, and have been properly maintained, renewed, and recorded with the applicable Governmental Authorities where required. The validity, enforceability, scope of, or any Group Company's title to, any of its material owned Intellectual Property is not being challenged in any (x) outstanding ruling or Order by a Governmental Authority or (y) litigation or Proceeding (including any opposition, cancellation, interference, inter partes review, or re-examination), pending or threatened, to which any Group Company is a party, and no Person has, since the Reference Date, asserted in writing any claim or demand contesting the ownership, scope, validity, or enforceability of any such Intellectual Property.

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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;(b) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Group Companies solely own and possess all right, title, and interest in and to, are licensed to or otherwise possess the valid and enforceable right (including by license or sublicense) to use, all material Intellectual Property used or held for use in and necessary for or material for the operation of the businesses of the Group Companies as currently conducted, free and clear of any Liens other than Permitted Liens.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as set forth in <u>Section 6.20(c)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, since the Reference Date: (i) no Group Company has received any written or oral notice, claim, or allegation alleging infringement, violation, or misappropriation by any Group Company with respect to the development, manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale, importation, or other exploitation of any Intellectual Property; (ii) no third party has infringed, violated, or misappropriated any material Intellectual Property owned or purported to be owned by the Group Companies; (iii) neither any Group Company nor the operation of their respective businesses (including the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, importation, or use of their products or services) has infringed, violated, or misappropriated, or is infringing, violating, or misappropriating, any Intellectual Property of any other Person in any material respect; and (iv) the Group Companies have not brought any actions or sent any notices to any third parties alleging infringement, violation, or misappropriation of any material Intellectual Property owned by the Group Companies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Group Companies have maintained and currently maintain commercially reasonable practices, consistent with industry standards, designed to protect the confidentiality of any confidential information or trade secrets disclosed to, owned or possessed by them. All current and former employees and contractors who have developed or contributed to material Intellectual Property owned or purported to be owned by the Group Companies have executed Contracts that (i) confirm that such Intellectual Property is or was a work made for hire authored and owned by the Group Companies, and (ii) if not a work made for hire, assign to the Group Companies all rights relating to such Intellectual Property in each case, except where ownership vests in a Group Company by operation of law. Since the Reference Date, no Group Company has received any written or oral notice, claim or allegation alleging breach of any Group Company's obligation relating to confidential information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; None of the Group Companies developed (or had developed on their behalf), use, rely upon, incorporate, or otherwise have any rights in or to any Software that is material to the operation of the businesses of the Group Companies (the "<u>Company Software</u>"), other than commercially available, off-the-shelf Software and other Intellectual Property licenses expressly carved out under <u>Section 6.19(a)(xi)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; None of the Company Software is subject to any Contract, including any source code escrow or similar agreements, that requires or would require any Group Company to disclose, deliver, or make available to any third party any source code, trade secret, or proprietary information that is part of the Company Software. None of the Company Software is used in a manner that would obligate or permit any third party to (i) receive, access, or otherwise obtain any portion thereof in source code form, or (ii) decompile, disassemble, or otherwise reverse engineer any portion of such Company Software.

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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;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Group Companies lawfully own, lease, or license all Systems used in and necessary for or material to the operation of the businesses of the Group Companies as currently conducted, and such Systems are reasonably sufficient for the needs of the Group Companies as currently conducted, including as to capacity, scalability, and ability to process current and anticipated peak volumes in a timely manner. To the Group Companies' Knowledge, no System contains any viruses, bugs, vulnerabilities, faults, or other disabling code that could materially disrupt or adversely affect the functionality or integrity of any System, or enable or assist any Person to access without authorization any System or to maliciously disable, maliciously encrypt, or erase any Software, hardware, or data. In the past two (2) years, there has been no material failure or other substandard performance of, or any security incident involving, any System that has caused a disruption to any Group Company that has not been remediated in all material respects. The Group Companies maintain commercially reasonable backup, data recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans, procedures, and facilities, and test such plans and procedures on a regular basis (at least annually), and such plans and procedures have been proven effective upon such testing. To the Knowledge of the Company, the Systems do not and have not contained any "back door," "time bomb," "Trojan horse," "worm," "drop dead device," "virus," or malware, or other Software routines or components intentionally designed to permit unauthorized access to, maliciously disable, maliciously encrypt, or erase Software, hardware, or data. Since the Reference Date, the Group Companies have not received written notice of, any audit or examination for non-compliance with any Contract pursuant to which they use any third-party System.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Since the Reference Date, the Group Companies (i) have not engaged in any unfair competition or trade practices, and have not engaged in any false, deceptive, misleading, or otherwise unlawful advertising, marketing, or promotional practices under the Laws of any jurisdiction in which they operate or market their products or services, and (ii) have not received any written notices, claims, or other communications from any Governmental Authority or any advocacy, monitoring, or consumer protection group regarding alleged violations of applicable laws or regulations relating to their marketing, advertising, promotional practices, or the collection, processing, or use of Personal Information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.21&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Privacy and Cybersecurity</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Group Companies comply and since the Reference Date have complied in all material respects with: (i) the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and all other applicable requirements of the payment card brands; (ii) portions of Contracts to which the Group Companies are bound, governing the collection, use, storage, retention, disclosure, transfer, disposal or any other processing of any Personal Information and (iii) Privacy Laws related to (A) the collection, use, storage, retention, disclosure, transfer, disposal or any other processing of any Personal Information collected by the Group Companies or third parties having access to such information, (B) the transmission of marketing or commercial messages through any means, including via email, text message or any other means and the use of Personal Information in connection with any form of advertising, and (C) the recording or any interception of any communications (collectively, the "<u>Privacy Requirements</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Group Companies implemented and currently implement commercially reasonable organizational, physical, administrative and technical measures designed to protect: (i) the integrity, security and operations of all Systems; and (ii) all Personal Information Processed by or for the Group Companies from and against data security incidents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Since the Reference Date, the Group Companies have: (i) periodically conducted and periodically conduct vulnerability testing, risk assessments or external audits of the Group Companies' systems (collectively, "<u>Information Security Reviews</u>"); and (ii) corrected any material vulnerabilities identified in such Information Security Reviews.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Since the Reference Date, there have been no material: (i) data security incidents, personal data breaches, ransomware incidents or other adverse events or incidents related to any Systems, Personal Information or any other Group Company data in the custody or control of the Group Companies, or (ii) actual breaches or violations of the security of any Systems.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The consummation of any of the transactions contemplated hereby will not violate in any material respect any applicable Privacy Requirements as they currently exist. . The Group Companies are not subject to any Privacy Requirements that would prohibit the Group Companies from receiving or using Personal Information immediately after closing in substantially the same manner as prior to Closing.

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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;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Since the Reference Date, (i) there have not been any written notices, claims or proceedings against the Group Companies related to any data security incidents, ransomware incidents or any violations of any Privacy Requirements and (ii) none of the Group Companies has received any written correspondence relating to, or notice of any Proceedings, claims, or alleged violations of, Privacy Requirements, or any written notice of any proceedings, claims, investigations or alleged violations pertaining to subject access or other individual rights requests made pursuant to the Privacy Requirements, with respect to Personal Information from any person or Governmental Authority, and, to the Knowledge of the Company, there is no such ongoing Proceeding, claim, or allegation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.22&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Material Customers and Material Suppliers</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Section 6.22(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a complete and accurate list of the ten (10) largest customers (by revenue) of the Group Companies for the twelve (12)-month period ended December 31, 2024 and the nine (9)-month period ended September 30, 2025 (each, a "<u>Material Customer</u>"), along with the amount of revenue attributable to each Material Customer for the applicable period(s). Since January 1, 2024, no Group Company has received any written notice or, to the Knowledge of the Company, other notice from any Material Customer that such Material Customer will stop, terminate, cancel, not renew or materially and adversely change the terms (whether related to pricing, payment terms or otherwise) of its business relationship with any Group Company, nor has any Group Company issued notice to any Material Customer stopping, terminating, cancelling, not renewing or materially and adversely changing the terms of any Contract between such Material Customer and any Group Company that is currently in place, except as would not reasonably be expected to be adverse and material to the Group Companies, taken as a whole. No Group Company is involved in any material dispute or controversy with any Material Customer.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Section 6.22(b)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a complete and accurate list of the ten (10) largest suppliers (by dollar spend) of the Group Companies for the twelve (12)-month period ended December 31, 2024 and the nine (9)-month period ended September 30, 2025 (each, a "<u>Material Supplier</u>"), along with the aggregate dollar spend by the Group Companies for each Material Supplier for the applicable period(s). No Group Company has received any written notice or, to the Knowledge of the Company, other notice from any Material Supplier that such Material Supplier will stop, terminate, cancel, not renew or materially and adversely change the terms (whether related to pricing, payment terms or otherwise) of its business relationship with any Group Company, nor has any Group Company issued notice to any Material Supplier stopping, terminating, cancelling, not renewing or materially and adversely changing the terms of any Contract between such Material Supplier and any Group Company that is currently in place, except as would not reasonably be expected to be adverse and material to the Group Companies, taken as a whole. No Group Company is involved in any material dispute or controversy with any Material Supplier.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.23&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Real Property</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Section 6.23(a)(i)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth the address of each Leased Real Property, including any associated royalties, streaming interests or other agreements providing for the payment of consideration measured, quantified, or calculated based on, in whole or in part, any minerals produced, mined, recovered or extracted therefrom (collectively, "<u>Royalties</u>") other than leased or subleased unpatented mining claims which are addressed in <u>Section 6.25</u>. <u>Section 6.23(a)(i)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule also sets forth a true and complete list of all Real Property Leases (including all amendments, extensions, renewals, guaranties and other material agreements with respect thereto) for each such Leased Real Property (including the date and name of the parties to such Real Property Lease document). The Real Property Leases comprise all of the leased real property occupied or used by the Group Companies in connection with its business. Prior to the date of this Agreement, the Company has made available to Buyer complete copies of each Real Property Lease, and in the case of any oral Real Property Lease (if applicable), a written summary of the material terms of such Real Property Lease and no Real Property Lease has been modified in any material respect, except to the extent that such modifications are disclosed by the copies made available to Buyer. Except as set forth on <u>Section 6.23(a)(ii)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, with respect to each Real Property Lease: (i) there are no written or oral leases, subleases, or other Contracts granting to any Person the right of use or occupancy of any Leased Real Property and there is no other Person (other than the Group Companies) in possession of any Leased Real Property; (ii) each of the applicable Group Companies have a good and valid leasehold interest in the premises demised to such Group Company under each applicable Real Property Lease, free and clear of all Liens in each case other than the Permitted Liens; (iii) each of the Real Property Leases is a legal, valid, binding and enforceable (subject in each case to the Bankruptcy and Equity Exceptions) obligation of the applicable Group Company, and to the Knowledge of the applicable Group Company, all other parties thereto; (iv) the Real Property Leases are in full force and effect, subject proper the application of any Bankruptcy and Equity Exceptions; (v) no Group Company or, to the Knowledge of the Applicable Company Group, any other party to a Real Property Lease is in default or breach under any Real Property Lease and, to the Knowledge of the applicable Group Company, no event has occurred which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute such a breach or default or permit termination, modification or acceleration under any Real Property Lease; (vi) no Group Company that is a party to a Real Property Lease has assigned, transferred, conveyed, mortgaged, deed in trust or materially encumbered any interest in a Real Property Lease, in each case other than the Permitted Liens; (vii) to the Knowledge of the Company Group, no Group Company which is a party to a Real Property Lease will be in default under any Real Property Lease as a result of the completion of the transactions contemplated hereby; (viii) no Group Company has received notice in writing from any Governmental Authority of any proposed change to the zoning or permitted use of any Leased Real Property as presently permitted by such zoning designation; (ix) no security deposit or portion thereof deposited with respect such Real Property Lease has been applied in respect of a breach or default under such Real Property Lease which has not been redeposited in full; (x) the other party to such Real Property Lease is not an affiliate of, and otherwise does not have any economic interest in any of the Group Companies; (xi) none of the Group Companies owe any brokerage commissions or finder's fees with respect to such Real Property Lease; (xii) to the Knowledge of the Company Group, the Leased Real Property is adequate for the conduct of the Group Company's business as the same is conducted as of the date hereof; and (xiii) no mining activities are being conducted on any Leased Real Property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Section 6.23(b)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth the address and description of each Owned Real Property, including the applicable tax parcel identification number and acreage, and including any associated Royalties, other than owned unpatented mining claims which are addressed in <u>Section 6.25</u>. The Company, or one of the Group Companies, as applicable, has good and marketable fee simple title to the Owned Real Property, free and clear of all Liens, in each case other than Permitted Liens. No operations of the Group Companies is conducted on, and no Group Company is in possession of, any real property other than the Real Property. Except as set forth in <u>Section 6.23(a)(ii)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, with respect to each Owned Real Property: (i) there are no subleases, licenses, occupancy agreements or other Contracts that grant any Person the right of use or occupancy of any Real Property or the right to purchase any Real Property or any portion thereof or interest therein other than the Permitted Liens; (ii) there is no Person in possession of any Real Property other than the Company, or a Group Company, as applicable; (iii) no Group Company or, to the Knowledge of the applicable Company Group any other party to a Contract relating to, or a Lien encumbering, any of the Owned Real Property is in default or breach under such Contract or Lien and, to the Knowledge of the Company or applicable Group Company, no event has occurred which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute such a breach or default or permit termination, modification or acceleration under any such Contract or Lien; (iv) neither the Company nor an applicable Group Company which is a party to a Contract related to, or a Lien encumbering, any Owned Real Property will be in default under any such Contract or Lien as a result of the completion of the transactions contemplated hereby; (v) neither the Company nor an applicable Group Company has received written notice from any Governmental Authority of any proposed change to the zoning or permitted use of any Owned Real Property as presently permitted by such zoning designation; (v) other than the right of Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, there are no outstanding options, rights of first offer or rights of first refusal to purchase such Owned Real Property or any portion thereof or interest therein. The Real Property is all of the real property necessary for the continued use and operation of the business conducted by the Group Companies consistent with the operations of the Group Companies as currently conducted (or contemplated to be conducted).

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Group Companies have full right and authority to use and operate all of the improvements located on the Real Property, subject to applicable Laws and Permitted Liens. Such improvements are being used, occupied, and maintained in all material respects by the Group Companies in accordance with all applicable easements, Contracts, Permits, Laws, insurance requirements, restrictions, building setback lines, covenants and reservations. Certificates of occupancy and all other licenses, Permits, authorizations, and approvals required by any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over the Real Property have been issued for the Group Companies' occupancy of all Real Property and the improvements located therein or thereon, and all such certificates, licenses, Permits, authorizations and approvals have been paid for and are in full force and effect. No casualty has occurred with respect to the improvements located on any of the Real Property, all buildings, structures, fixtures and improvements located on any Real Property are in good operating condition and repair, subject to ordinary maintenance requirements, and are fit for occupancy and adequate and usable in all respects, for use in the ordinary course of business as presently conducted. There is no pending, threatened in writing, or, to the Company's Knowledge, threatened orally, condemnation, eminent domain or similar Proceeding or special assessment affecting any of the Real Property, nor have the Group Companies, the Sellers Representative, or any Seller Party received notification that any such proceeding or assessment is contemplated. The improvements located on the Real Property are, taken as whole, (i) free from structural and mechanical defects (including roofs and supports) and (ii) are in suitable and adequate condition for continued use by the Group Companies in the ordinary course of business consistent with their past practices. None of the Group Companies have deferred any material maintenance of the improvements on the Real Property, and to the Company's Knowledge, there are no facts or conditions that would, individually or in the aggregate, adversely interfere with the use or occupancy of such Real Property or any portion thereof in the operation of the business at such facility as currently conducted. All of the Real Property has direct access to public roads without the use of any contractual easement, license or right of way. All utilities (including water, waste water, sewer or septic, gas, electricity, trash removal and telephone service) are available to the Real Property in sufficient quantities and quality to adequately serve the Real Property in connection with the operation of the business currently conducted (or contemplated to be conducted) thereon.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company has furnished the Buyer true and complete copies of all deeds vesting in the Group Companies fee simple title in and to the Owned Real Property, together with true and complete copies of (i) the most current title insurance policies and the most current survey of each parcel of the Real Property and improvements thereon in the possession or control of the Group Companies, the Sellers Representative, or any Seller Party, and (ii) engineering and technical reports and surveys (including structural, building condition, plumbing, geotechnical, electrical or mechanical reports, surveys or studies) and zoning reports that are related to the Real Property or the improvements located thereon in the possession or control of the Group Companies, the Sellers Representative, or any Seller Party. Other than the Material Contracts, or immaterial Contracts that may be terminated by the Group Companies without penalty upon thirty (30) days' notice or less, there is no property management, service, supply, equipment rental or other Contract concerning the operations of the Real Property or the improvements located thereon that will be binding on the Group Companies, the Real Property or the improvements located thereon following the Closing.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.24&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Products Liability and Warranty</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each Company Product designed, developed, produced, manufactured, sold, delivered, distributed or provided by, or on behalf of, the Group Companies since the Reference Date (i) has been properly handled, stored, packaged, labeled, and transported and (ii) has been in conformity in all material respects with all applicable contractual commitments and in conformity with all applicable consumer product safety Laws, regulations, and standards adopted, applied, or relied upon by a Governmental Authority, including FDA Laws, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act, the Federal Hazardous Substances Act and all rules and regulations of the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission as well as all other Laws, and all express and implied warranties with respect thereto. No Group Company has any material Liability for replacement of any Company Products developed, produced, manufactured, sold, delivered, distributed or provided by, or on behalf of, the Group Companies since the Reference Date or other damages in connection therewith, other than in the ordinary course of business. Except as set forth on <u>Section 6.24(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, since the Reference Date, there have been no recalls (whether voluntary or compulsory) of any of the Company Products developed, produced, manufactured, sold, delivered, distributed or provided by, or on behalf of, the Group Companies. No Group Company has any plans to initiate a voluntary Company Product recall, nor, to the Company's Knowledge, is there any Company Product recall under consideration or investigation by any Governmental Authority. Other than the return of Company Products in the ordinary course of business, no event, change, circumstance, state of facts or effect has occurred or exists that is reasonably likely to give rise to or serve as a basis for the return of any material amount of Company Products. No Group Company has any material Liability (and, to the Company's Knowledge, there is no reasonable basis for any present or future Proceeding against the Group Companies giving rise to any liability) arising out of any injury to individuals or property as a result of any Company Product developed, produced, manufactured, sold, delivered, distributed or provided by, or on behalf of, the Group Companies developed, produced, manufactured, sold, delivered, distributed or provided by, or on behalf of, the Group Companies since the Reference Date. No Group Company is currently subject to any material product liability-related Proceedings.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There is no pending or, to the Company's Knowledge, threatened claim alleging any breach of any material guaranty, warranty, right of return, right of credit or other indemnity as to any Company Products (a "<u>Warranty</u>"). No Group Company has any exposure to, or material Liability under, any Warranty beyond that which is typically assumed in the ordinary course of business by Persons engaged in businesses comparable in size and scope of the Group Companies. Each Company Product developed, produced, manufactured, sold, delivered, distributed or provided by or on behalf of the Group Companies since the Reference Date has been developed, produced, manufactured, sold, delivered, distributed or provided in conformity in all material respects with all Warranties and other contractual commitments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>6.25</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Mineral Rights.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All of the Group Companies' Salt mines are located on the Owned Real Property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All of the Group Companies' sodium chloride and potassium chloride ("<u>Salt</u>") interests and rights (including any material claims, concessions, exploration licenses, exploitation licenses, prospecting permits, mining leases and mining rights, in each case, either existing under Contract, by operation of Law or otherwise) (collectively, the "<u>Mineral Rights</u>"), are set out in <u>Section 6.25(b)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule. Other than the listed Mineral Rights, none of Group Companies owns or has any interest in any mineral interests and related rights.

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as would not result in material liability to the Group Companies, taken as a whole, all of the Mineral Rights have been properly located and recorded in compliance with applicable Law and are comprised of valid and subsisting mineral claims. Except as would not result in material liability to the Group Companies, taken as a whole, the Mineral Rights are in good standing under applicable Law in all material respects, all work required to be performed or filed in respect thereof has been performed or filed, all rentals, fees, lease amounts, expenditures and other payments in respect thereof have been paid or incurred and all material filings in respect thereof have been made.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as would not result in material liability to the Group Companies, taken as a whole and except for Permitted Liens, there is no adverse claim against, or challenge to, the Group Companies' title to or ownership of the Mineral Rights. The Company or one of its Subsidiaries has the exclusive right to exploit the Mineral Rights. No Person other than the Group Companies has any interest in the Mineral Rights or the production or profits therefrom or any royalty in respect thereof or any right to acquire any such interest. There are no options, back-in rights, earn-in rights, rights of first refusal or similar provisions or rights which would reasonably be expected to affect the Company's or any of its Subsidiary's interest in the Mineral Rights. To the Knowledge of the Company and except as would not result in material liability to the Group Companies, taken as a whole, there are no restrictions on the ability of the Group Companies to use, transfer or exploit any of the Mineral Rights, except pursuant to the applicable Law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Group Company has received any notice, whether written or, to the Company's Knowledge, oral, from any Person of any revocation or intention (i) to revoke any interest of such Group Company in any of the Mineral Rights, (ii) to require modifications to the terms of existing contractual arrangements with such Person in relation to the Mineral Rights, or (iii) not to renew any such interest of such Group Company in any of the Mineral Rights in accordance with applicable Law. Except as would not result in material liability to the Group Companies, taken as a whole, the Group Companies have all surface rights, including fee simple estates, leases, easements, rights of way and permits or licenses for operations from landowners or Governmental Authorities permitting the use of real property by the Group Companies, and mineral interests that are required to exploit the development potential of the Mineral Rights as currently contemplated by the Group Companies and no third party or group holds any such rights that are required by the Group Companies to develop any of the Mineral Rights as currently contemplated by the Group Companies. Except as would not result in material liability to the Group Companies, taken as a whole, no Person holds or, since the Reference Date (or, to the Company's Knowledge, prior to the Reference Date) has asserted, any mineral rights or interests (including any rights to mine or drill for oil, gas or other substances) (y) on, to or under any of the real property covered by any of the Mineral Rights or (z) that are superior to any of the Mineral Rights.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Section 6.25(f)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of all unpatented mining claims, including any associated Royalties, owned by the Group Companies and used in connection with the operation of the Group Companies' mining or extracting of, or for which the Group Companies have the right to explore for or extract, Salt. To the Company's Knowledge, all such mining claims have been located and maintained in material compliance with applicable Law and all such mining claims are in good standing and in full force and effect; provided that nothing herein will be a representation by the Company that any unpatented mining claim contains a "discovery" as that term is defined by the Mining Law of 1872.

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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;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Section 6.25(g)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of all unpatented mining claims, including any associated Royalties, leased or subleased by the Group Companies and used in connection with the operation of the Group Companies' mining or extracting of, or for which the Group Companies have the right to explore for or extract, Salt. The Group Companies hold a valid and enforceable leasehold or subleasehold interest in all such mining claims, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted Liens and all such leases or subleases are in good standing. The Group Companies are, to the extent authorized by Law, in exclusive possession of such leased or subleased premises for mining purposes. No Person, other than the applicable lessors, has any ownership or leasehold interest in any of the leased or subleased land that materially interferes with the operations of the Group Companies in the ordinary course of business. No Group Company is in material breach of any material term of any of such leases and, to the Company's<u> </u>Knowledge, none of the other parties to any of such leases is in material breach of any of the terms thereof. No Group Company has received any notice of breach of or default under any such lease or sublease that remains outstanding and, to the Company's Knowledge, no lessor or sublessor has alleged that any breach or default exists that remains outstanding. To the Company's Knowledge, no event or condition has occurred, either immediately or after notice or lapse of time or both, that would give rise to the cancellation or termination of any of such leases. To the Company's Knowledge, all such mining claims have been located and maintained in material compliance with applicable Law and all such mining claims are in good standing and in full force and effect; provided that nothing herein will be a representation by the Company that any unpatented mining claim contains a "discovery" as that term is defined by the Mining Law of 1872.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Section 6.25(h)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of all water rights owned by the Group Companies that are required for use in connection with the operation of the Group Companies' mining or extracting of Salt (the "<u>Water Rights</u>"). The Group Companies have not received from any Person any notice or claim which either remains pending or unresolved, or is the source of ongoing obligations or requirements as of the Closing Date, materially affecting the Group Companies' title to the Water Rights, including notices of non-use regarding such Water Rights.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as would not be material to the Group Companies, taken as whole, there are no deficiencies in title to the interest that gives rise to the right of the Group Companies to mine Salt in the mining operations conducted by the Group Companies as of the date hereof that would, in each case, in accordance with their terms, prevent the Group Companies from continuing to mine Salt immediately after the Closing in the same matter that such mining is conducted as of the date hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Group Companies are not party to any outstanding Contracts relating to, or that are, options to acquire all or any part of any Salt mine or mining operation. Except as would not be material to the Group Companies, taken as whole, there are no material royalties, property payments or other similar amounts payable with regard to the Group Companies' Salt mines.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.26 <u>Brokers</u>. No Group Company has incurred any obligation for any finder's, broker's or agent's fees or commissions or similar compensation in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby that will not be treated as a Transaction Expense.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.27&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Trade Control Laws</u>. Since the Reference Date, the Group Companies have been in compliance in all material respects with all applicable import, export control and economic and trade sanctions laws, regulations, statutes and orders, including the Export Administration Regulations, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the regulations administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the "<u>Trade Laws</u>") and have obtained, or are otherwise qualified to rely upon, all material necessary import and export licenses, consents, notices, waivers, approvals, orders, authorizations, registrations, declarations or other authorizations from, and made any filings with, any governmental authority required for (a) the import, export and reexport of products, services, software and technologies and (b) releases of technologies and software to foreign nationals (the "<u>Trade Approvals</u>"). In each case, to the Knowledge of the Company, there are no pending or threatened claims against any of the Group Companies, with respect to the Trade Laws or Trade Approvals. The Group Companies have established sufficient internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with the Trade Laws in all material respects. None of the Group Companies, nor any of their respective employees, officers, directors or, to the Knowledge of the Company, agents acting on behalf of any Group Company, is or has been since the Reference Date: (i) a Sanctioned Person or (ii) engaged in any transactions or dealings, directly or knowingly indirectly, with or for the benefit of a Sanctioned Person or involving a Sanctioned Country, in connection with any Group Company business, in violation of Trade Laws.

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#### ARTICLE VII

<u>PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Reasonable Best Efforts; Closing Conditions</u>. From and after the date hereof until the Closing or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, each of the Parties shall use their reasonable best efforts to cause the conditions set forth in <u>Article X</u> and <u>Article XI</u> to be satisfied and, with respect to the Buyer Parties, take the actions set forth in <u>Sections 3.03(e)(x)</u> and <u>3.03(e)(xi)</u>, in each case, so as to consummate the transactions contemplated herein as promptly as practicable; provided, that notwithstanding this sentence and without limiting any other covenant (including <u>Section 7.04</u>), agreement, remedy (including <u>Section 15.10</u>), representation or warranty in this Agreement, nothing in this <u>Section 7.01</u> shall require the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective Affiliates to actually cure any (a) breach of, or inaccuracy in, any of the representations and warranties in <u>Article VI</u> or in any Ancillary Agreement or (b) any Material Adverse Effect or Seller Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Notices and Consents</u>. Without limiting the generality of <u>Section 7.01</u>, (a) the Company will, prior to the Closing, deliver the notices set forth on <u>Schedule 7.02</u> to the third parties set forth on <u>Schedule 7.02</u> and (b) from and after the date hereof until the Closing or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, the Company will use reasonable best efforts to obtain the third party consents set forth on <u>Schedule 7.02</u>, and the Buyer Parties will cooperate in all reasonable respects with the Company to obtain all such consents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.03&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Regulatory Filings.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Without limiting the generality of <u>Section 7.01</u> or the other provisions of this <u>Section 7.03</u>, as promptly as practicable after the date hereof, the Buyer Parties and the Company shall make all necessary filings and responses, and thereafter make any other required submissions, with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, required under any applicable Law, including the Securities Act (but excluding the HSR Act, which is addressed in <u>Section 7.03(b)</u>). From and after the date hereof until the Closing or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, each of the Buyer Parties and the Company shall use their reasonable best efforts to obtain, as promptly as practicable, from any Governmental Authority any consent, approval, authorization, declaration, waiver, license, franchise, permit, certificate, effectiveness order, or other order required to be obtained or made by such Party, and to avoid any action or Proceeding by any Governmental Authority, in each case, in connection with the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein. Neither the Company nor any Buyer Party will, and the Company and each Buyer Party will not permit its respective Subsidiaries to, consent or agree to any voluntary delay of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement without the prior written consent of Buyer (in the case of any such consent or agreement by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries) or the Company (in the case of any such consent or agreement by a Buyer Party or any Subsidiary of a Buyer Party), such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Buyer Parties and the Company shall make a filing under the HSR Act with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby as promptly as practicable, and in any event within fifteen (15) Business Days, after execution of this Agreement, which filings shall include a request for early termination of the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act. Each of the Buyer Parties and the Company shall, and shall cause its respective Affiliates to, respond as soon as reasonably practicable to any request from any Governmental Authority under the HSR Act or any other antitrust Laws to provide information, documents, or other materials. The Buyer Parties, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other hand, shall each pay fifty percent (50%) of the filing fee under the HSR Act.

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Buyer Parties and the Company shall, and shall cause their respective Affiliates to, use their reasonable best efforts to resolve as soon as practicable any objections asserted by any Governmental Authority under the HSR Act or any other antitrust Law with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; From and after the date hereof until the Closing or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, the Buyer Parties and the Company shall, and shall cause their Subsidiaries and representatives to, coordinate and cooperate with each other in connection with their respective efforts to obtain all consents, approvals, authorizations, declarations, waivers, licenses, franchises, permits, certificates, effectiveness orders, or other orders from any Governmental Authority necessary in connection with the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein, which shall include (i) cooperating in all respects with each other in connection with any investigation or other inquiry, (ii) keeping each other promptly informed of any non-ministerial communication received from any Governmental Authority, including the SEC, Federal Trade Commission or U.S. Department of Justice, regarding any of the transactions contemplated hereby, (iii) providing each other with a reasonable opportunity to review any proposed communication with any Governmental Authority, (iv) consulting with each other prior to any meeting or conference with any Governmental Authority, (v) to the extent permitted by such Governmental Authority, permitting each other to attend and participate in any meeting or conference with any Governmental Authority, (vi) promptly furnishing each other with copies of all correspondence, filings and written communications with any Governmental Authority with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby (provided, however, that any correspondence, communications, or submissions provided to the other Party pursuant to this <u>Section 7.03(d)</u> may be redacted or designated "outside counsel only" (A) to remove references concerning the valuation of the Company, (B) as necessary to comply with contractual arrangements, (C) to prevent the disclosure of competitively sensitive information and (D) as necessary to address reasonable attorney-client or other privilege or confidentiality concerns) and (vii) providing such other information and assistance as the other party may reasonably request in connection with the foregoing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement shall require the Buyer Parties or the Company to agree to take any of the following actions in connection with obtaining the expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period and all requisite clearances and approvals under the HSR Act or any other antitrust Law applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement: (i) sell, divest, license, dispose of, or hold separate, any assets or businesses; (ii) terminate, amend, or otherwise modify any Contract or other business relationship; (iii) propose, negotiate, offer, or enter into any consent decree; (iv) agree to be required to obtain "prior approval" or other affirmative approval from a Governmental Authority to carry out any future transaction, or to make any notification or provide prior notice to any Governmental Authority regarding any proposed future transaction; or (v) otherwise take or commit to take any action that could limit its freedom with respect to, or its ability to retain, one or more of its, its Affiliates', or the Company's businesses, product lines or assets.

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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;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; From and after the date hereof until the Closing or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, the Buyer Parties, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other hand, shall not, and each of them shall cause their respective Affiliates not to, acquire or agree to acquire (by merging or consolidating with, or by purchasing a substantial portion of the assets of or equity in, or in any other manner), any Person or line of business or portion thereof, or otherwise acquire or agree to acquire any assets, if the entry into a definitive agreement relating to, or the consummation of, such acquisition would reasonably be expected to (i) impose any material delay in obtaining, or materially increase the risk of not obtaining, any authorizations, consents, orders, declarations or approvals of any Governmental Authority necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period and all requisite clearances and approvals under the HSR Act or any other antitrust Law, (ii) materially increase the risk of any Governmental Authority entering an order prohibiting or materially delaying the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or (iii) otherwise materially delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.04&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Conduct of the Business</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; From and after the date hereof until the Closing or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, except (i) as set forth on <u>Schedule 7.04</u>, (ii) as otherwise expressly required or contemplated by this Agreement (including the Pre-Closing Reorganization), (iii) as required by applicable Law or (iv) as consented to in writing by Buyer (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, (x) use reasonable best efforts to carry on the business of the Group Companies in the ordinary course of business in all material respects and (y) not take any action which, if taken after the Latest Balance Sheet Date and prior to the date hereof, would have been required to be disclosed on <u>Schedule 6.08</u> of the Disclosure Schedule (other than pursuant to <u>Sections 6.08(a)</u> or <u>6.08(l)(i)</u>) and (z) not to incur any material liability for Taxes outside the ordinary course of business or fail to pay any Income Tax that has become due and payable (including any estimated Income Tax payments). Nothing in this <u>Section 7.04</u> is intended to result in the Company or any of its Subsidiaries ceding control to Buyer of the Company's basic ordinary course of business and commercial decisions 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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; From and after the date hereof until the Closing or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, the Buyer Parties shall (i) use reasonable best efforts to carry on their business and the business of their Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business in all material respects and to conduct their businesses as expressly required by this Agreement, (ii) use reasonable best efforts to file all material reports and other material documents with the SEC required to be filed by Buyer Parent under, and in all material respects in accordance with, the Exchange Act and (iii) maintain and preserve, at all times until the earlier of (x) the Closing or (y) the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u> and the payment in full of the Termination Fee, Interest and Collection Costs if payable in connection with such termination, all cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities held by the Buyer Parties as of the date hereof, other than any such cash that is used by the Buyer Parties in the ordinary course of business in accordance with past practice, but in any event in an amount not less than an amount that is, together with the proceeds of the Financings, sufficient to permit Buyer to satisfy the Financing Purposes at the Closing and, if necessary, convert any cash equivalents or marketable securities held by the Buyer Parties as of immediately prior to the Closing to cash in order to permit Buyer to satisfy the Financing Purposes at the Closing.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.05&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Access to Information</u>. From and after the date hereof until the Closing Date or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, the Company shall (a) provide the Buyer Parties and their authorized agents and representatives reasonable access during normal business hours, and upon reasonable notice, to officers, senior management employees, properties, offices and other facilities of the Group Companies and to the books and records of the Group Companies, in each case, as the Buyer Parties may reasonably request and (b) furnish promptly to the Buyer Parties and their authorized agents and representatives such information concerning the business, properties, contracts, assets, liabilities, personnel and other aspects of the Group Companies as the Buyer Parties may reasonably request that is in the reasonable possession or control of the Group Companies and is prepared by the Group Companies in the ordinary course of business, in each case of the foregoing clauses (a) or (b), (i) subject to restrictions under applicable Law and any confidentiality obligations or similar restrictions, (ii) which access (x) does not unreasonably interfere with the normal operations of the Group Companies and (y) shall not extend to any environmental sampling, monitoring or investigation, assessment, analysis or testing, (iii) other than any access or information the provision of which would, in the good faith reasonable belief of the Company, result in the loss of attorney-client privilege or other privilege, and (iv) solely for the purpose of consummating the transactions contemplated hereby (but in no event for the purpose of use in any Proceeding between the Parties or their Affiliates); <u>provided</u> that, if any such requested access or information is withheld due to the foregoing clauses (ii) or (iii), the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to provide the Buyer Parties and their authorized agents and representatives with the requested access or information in a manner that does not create such an issue. No access or investigation pursuant to this <u>Section 7.05</u> shall affect any representation or warranty in this Agreement of any Party or any condition to the obligations of any Party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.06&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Exclusivity</u>. From and after the date hereof until the Closing Date or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, the Seller Parties and the Company shall not, and shall cause their respective Affiliates, directors, officers, employees, investment bankers and other representatives not to, directly or indirectly (a) solicit, initiate, or continue any discussions or negotiations with, authorize, recommend, propose, assist, facilitate, knowingly encourage, or take any action to, directly or indirectly, knowingly encourage, initiate, solicit or engage in discussions or negotiations with, or provide any information to any Person, other than the Buyer Parties and their Affiliates, concerning any Acquisition Proposal, (b) provide or continue to provide information or documentation (or access to such documentation) with respect to the Group Companies to any Person, other than the Buyer Parties and their Affiliates and their respective designated representatives, relating to, or in connection with, an Acquisition Proposal, (c) commence, continue or renew any due diligence investigation regarding continue or otherwise knowingly participate in any discussions regarding, or furnish to any Person any information with respect to, or cooperate in any way that would otherwise reasonably be expected to lead to, any Acquisition Proposal, or (d) enter into any agreement with any Person, other than the Buyer Parties and their Affiliates, regarding or effecting an Acquisition Proposal. From and after the date hereof until the Closing Date or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, the Company agrees to notify Buyer in writing reasonably promptly (and in no event later than twenty-four (24) hours) following receipt of any unsolicited proposals or inquiries regarding an Acquisition Proposal and provide information regarding the terms of such proposal (including the identity of the Person submitting the proposal).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.07&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Confidentiality Agreement</u>. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in that certain Non-Disclosure Agreement, dated as of June 5, 2025, by and among ContextLogic Inc., Emerald Lake Capital Management L.P. and US Salt, LLC (the "<u>Confidentiality Agreement</u>"), the Buyer Parties acknowledge and agree that, as of the date hereof and continuing through the Closing Date, the Buyer Parties and each of their Affiliates, employees and advisors are and remain bound to the Confidentiality Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained therein, the Confidentiality Agreement shall remain in effect until the first to occur of (a) the Closing and (b) the second anniversary of the date on which this Agreement is terminated pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.08&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>R&W Policy</u>. From and after the date hereof, the Buyer Parties shall not, and shall not permit any of their Affiliates to, amend, modify or waive (a) any provision of the R&W Policy in a manner that is adverse to any Seller Party or any Non-Recourse Party thereof without the prior written consent of the Sellers Representative or (b) the Rollover Seller Closing Date no claims declaration attached to the R&W Policy as of the date hereof without the prior written consent of the Abrams Investors.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.09&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Financial Statements and Other Required Financing Information</u>. The Company shall use reasonable best efforts to provide to Buyer (a) as promptly as practicable following the date of this Agreement, (x) the audited consolidated balance sheet of US Salt Holdings, LLC and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024, and the related audited consolidated statements of operations, changes in member's equity and cash flows for such years, prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis throughout the covered periods, each audited in accordance with the auditing standards of the PCAOB and (y) the unaudited consolidated balance sheet of US Salt Holdings, LLC and subsidiaries as of September 30, 2025 and the related unaudited consolidated statements of operations, changes in member's equity and cash flows for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2025 (and the comparable period in the prior year), prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis throughout the covered periods, and reviewed by such company's independent auditor in a manner customary for inclusion in the a Registration Statement (as defined below), (b) unless this Agreement has theretofore been terminated or the Closing has already occurred, as promptly as practicable after December 31, 2025, but in any event on or prior to March 2, 2026, audited consolidated balance sheet of US Salt Holdings, LLC and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2025, and the related audited consolidated statements of operations, changes in member's equity and cash flows for such year, prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis throughout the covered periods, and audited in accordance with the auditing standards of the PCAOB, (c) unless this Agreement has theretofore been terminated, any applicable Registration Statements have been declared effective or the Closing has already occurred, no later than forty (40) days after the end of such quarter, the unaudited consolidated balance sheet of US Salt Holdings, LLC and subsidiaries, and the related unaudited consolidated statements of operations, changes in member's equity and cash flows for the calendar quarters ended March 31, 2026, June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2026 (and the comparable period in the prior year), prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis throughout the covered periods, and which financial statements described in this clause (c) shall have been reviewed by such company's independent auditor for inclusion in the applicable Registration Statement (as defined below) in which Buyer Parent intends to use such financial statements, (d) in connection with providing the financial statements described in clauses (a), (b) and (c), consents of the accountants that prepared such financial statements to the use of such financial statements in the Registration Statement in which Buyer Parent intends to use such financial statements and (e) as promptly as practicable following Buyer's written request therefor, such other information regarding the Company that is of the type and form reasonably required to be included in a Rights Offering Registration Statement (the information described in clause (a), clause (d) as it relates to clause (a) and clause (e) of this <u>Section 7.09</u>, the "<u>Required Financing Information</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Rights Offering; SEC Filings</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; From and after the date hereof until the Closing Date or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, the Company will use its reasonable best efforts, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to use its respective reasonable best efforts, to provide Buyer Parent with customary cooperation as is reasonably requested by Buyer Parent to assist Buyer Parent in completing the Rights Offering, including by using reasonable best efforts to (i) participate (and cause the Group Companies' senior management with appropriate seniority and expertise to participate) in a reasonable number of meetings, presentations, road shows, due diligence sessions, drafting sessions and sessions with rating agencies and (ii) assist the Buyer Parties with the timely preparation of customary offering documents, prospectuses, memoranda and similar documents, in each case required in connection with the Rights Offering.

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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;(b) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As promptly as practicable after the delivery of the Required Financing Information, Buyer Parent shall confidentially submit a registration statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act to the SEC for the purposes of offering the holders of Parent Stock an opportunity to purchase shares of Parent Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $115,000,000 (the "<u>Rights Offering</u>" and, such registration statement, the "<u>Rights Offering Registration Statement</u>"). Buyer Parent shall further submit, if necessary (as mutually determined by Buyer Parent, the Company and the Abrams Investors, each acting reasonably) such other registration statement under the Securities Act as may be reasonably necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby (such registration statement, if any, together with the Rights Offering Registration Statement, a "<u>Registration Statement</u>"). Buyer Parent shall use reasonable best efforts to (i) publicly file the Rights Offering Registration Statement as promptly as practicable after the date hereof and (ii) have any Registration Statement declared effective under the Securities Act as promptly as practicable after the filing thereof with the SEC, including by using reasonable best efforts to cause such Registration Statement to comply with the applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC and to respond promptly to any comment by the SEC or its staff. The Company and the Abrams Investors shall be given reasonable opportunity to review and comment on (i) any Registration Statement, including all amendments and supplements thereto, and (ii) Buyer Parent's response to any comments of the SEC, in each case, prior to the filing thereof with the SEC. If Buyer Parent or the Company become aware of any event or information that, pursuant to the Securities Act, should be disclosed in an amendment or supplement to a previously filed Registration Statement, then such Party, as the case may be, shall promptly inform the other Party thereof and shall cooperate with such other Party in filing such amendment or supplement with the SEC. Buyer Parent covenants and agrees that no Registration Statement will, at the time such Registration Statement or any amendment or supplement thereto is filed with the SEC, at the time a prospectus contained in such Registration Statement or any amendment or supplement thereto is first delivered or made available to holders of Parent Stock, and at the time of the closing of the Rights Offering and the transactions contemplated hereby, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company shall use reasonable best efforts to cooperate with Buyer Parent in the preparation of any Registration Statement and in responding to SEC comments with respect to any Registration Statement, in each case, by using reasonable best efforts to update the Required Financing Information to the extent reasonably necessary in response to comments from the SEC. If the SEC declares the Rights Offering Registration Statement effective, then as promptly as practicable thereafter, Buyer Parent shall commence a period of twenty business days in which its stockholders may participate in the Rights Offering (the "<u>Rights Offering Period</u>"), and Buyer Parent shall use reasonable best efforts to consummate the Rights Offering on the third business day following the completion of the Rights Offering Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No information provided by the Company pursuant to <u>Section 7.09</u> or <u>Section 7.10</u> for the purpose of inclusion in a Registration Statement shall contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Buyer Parties acknowledge and agree that <u>Section 7.09</u> and this <u>Section 7.10</u> represent the sole obligations of the Company with respect to cooperation in connection with the Rights Offering. The Company shall be deemed to have complied with <u>Section 7.09</u> and this <u>Section 7.10</u> for all purposes of this Agreement unless (i) the Company shall have breached in a material respect its obligations under <u>Section 7.09</u> or this <u>Section 7.10</u>, (ii) Buyer shall have notified the Company of such breach in writing, describing in reasonable detail the actions that the Company needs to take pursuant to <u>Section 7.09</u> or this <u>Section 7.10</u> to cure such breach, (iii) the Company shall not have disputed, in good faith, the existence of such breach, (iv) the Company shall not have taken such actions to cure such breach prior to the Outside Date and (v) the Rights Offering shall have not been obtained as a direct result of such uncured breach. For the avoidance of all doubt, neither the Closing nor any of the conditions to the obligation of the Buyer Parties to consummate the Closing as set forth in <u>Article X</u> shall be dependent or conditioned upon the consummation of the Rights Offering.

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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;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; From and after the date hereof until the Closing Date or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, the Buyer Parties shall (i) use reasonable best efforts to maintain in full force and effect the Equity Commitments (and any definitive agreements entered into in connection therewith) in accordance with the terms thereof, (ii) use reasonable best efforts to satisfy or cause to be satisfied, on a timely basis and in any event at or prior to the Closing, all conditions applicable to them in the Equity Commitments, (iii) upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the Equity Commitments, consummate the Equity Financing on the Closing Date and (iv) enforce their rights under the Equity Commitments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.11 <u>Debt Financing Cooperation.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) From and after the date hereof until the Closing Date or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, the Company will, and will cause its Subsidiaries to, and will use reasonable best efforts to cause its and their respective officers, employees, agents and representatives to, use reasonable best efforts to provide such cooperation as is reasonably requested by Buyer in connection with the Debt Financing (or any Alternative Financing), including by using reasonable best efforts to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; as promptly as reasonably practicable, timely furnish to Buyer and the Debt Financing Sources and their respective representatives such customary and reasonably available information regarding the Company and its Subsidiaries as may be reasonably requested by Buyer, including such information as is necessary to allow the Buyer Parties, their advisors and the Debt Financing Sources to prepare pro forma financial statements (provided that the Company will not have to prepare any pro forma financial statements or, without limiting <u>Section 7.09</u>, any other financial statements that have not already been prepared by the Company);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; assist in preparation for, and participate in, a reasonable number of marketing efforts (including lender meetings and calls), presentations, due diligence sessions (including accounting due diligence sessions), sessions with prospective lenders and other investors, and other meetings (including customary one-on-one meetings or conference calls between senior management and other representatives of the Company and its Subsidiaries, on the one hand, and any actual or potential Debt Financing Source, on the other hand), in each case, upon reasonable advance notice and via video conference;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; assist Buyer in its preparation of (A) bank information memoranda (including executing and delivering customary authorization letters with respect thereto), (B) rating agency presentations and related materials, (C) lender and investor presentations and (D) other customary marketing and syndication materials for the Debt Financing and using reasonable best efforts to identify any portion of the information set forth in any of the foregoing that would constitute material, non-public information if the Company or any of its Subsidiaries were a public reporting company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; assist with the preparation of definitive financing documentation and the schedules, opinions and exhibits thereto, obtain a certificate of the chief financial officer (or person performing similar functions) of the Company and its Subsidiaries with respect to solvency matters in the form attached to the Debt Financing Commitment as of the date hereof and facilitate the pledging of, and granting of liens on, collateral for the Debt Financing (including reasonable cooperation in connection with Buyer's efforts to obtain real estate surveys, Phase I environmental assessments, title insurance, property and liability insurance certificates and related endorsements, asset appraisals, field audits and evaluations of cash management systems; provided, however, that notwithstanding anything else contained herein, in no event shall (x) any Group Company be required to provide any affidavits or indemnification agreements in connection herewith that would be effective prior to the Closing or (y) any Group Company or Seller Party be required to provide any affidavits or indemnification agreements in connection herewith), in each case, as may be reasonably requested and subject to the occurrence of the Closing;

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; subject to <u>Section 7.01</u>, cooperating in satisfying the conditions precedent set forth in the Debt Financing Commitment or any definitive document related to the Debt Financing that are within the control of the Group Companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; provide, at least three (3) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, all documentation and information requested by Buyer and the Debt Financing Sources as is required by bank regulatory authorities under applicable "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the USA Patriot Act of 2001 and the requirements of 31 C.F.R. §1010.230, to the extent requested at least ten (10) Business Days 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii)provide customary authorization and representation letters to the Debt Financing Sources authorizing distribution of information to other prospective financing sources and customary 10b-5 and absence of material non-public information representations with respect to the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; take all other actions reasonably requested by the Buyer to satisfy any requirement necessary to permit the consummation of the Debt Financing to the extent such condition requires cooperation of, or is within the control of, the Company and otherwise assist in the cooperation of the respective conditions to the Debt Financing in the Debt Financing Commitment or definitive documents relating thereto; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; take, no earlier than the Closing, customary corporate and other organizational actions necessary and reasonably requested by Buyer to permit consummation of the Debt Financing on 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;(b)Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this <u>Section 7.11</u> or <u>Section 7.10</u> requires any cooperation to the extent that it would (i) require the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their officers, directors or employees to execute or enter into any agreement with respect to the Debt Financing (other than (x) those officers or employees continuing in such roles after Closing, and solely with respect to agreements contingent upon the Closing and that would not be effective prior to the Closing, and (y) the customary authorization letters referred to above included in any marketing materials for the Debt Financing), (ii) requires the officers, directors or employees of the Company and its Subsidiaries to approve, adopt, execute or enter into or perform any agreement with respect to the Debt Financing that is not contingent upon the Closing or that would be effective prior to the Closing (other than those directors continuing in such roles after Closing, and solely with respect to agreements contingent upon the Closing and that would not be effective prior to the Closing), (iii) require the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to give or agree to give to any other Person any indemnities or pay any fees or reimburse any expenses prior to the Closing for which it has not received prior reimbursement by or on behalf of Buyer, (iv) require the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to provide information, the disclosure of which is prohibited or restricted under applicable Law or is legally privileged, (v) require the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to provide (w) pro forma financial information, including pro forma cost savings, synergies, capitalization or other pro forma adjustments desired to be incorporated into any pro forma financial information, (x) any financial statements or information that are not available to Company and not prepared in the ordinary course of the Company's financial reporting practice, (y) any description of all or any component of the Debt Financing (including any such description to be included in any liquidity or capital resources disclosure or any "description of notes"), or (z) projections, risk factors or other forward-looking statements (which items shall be the sole responsibility of Buyer), (vi) require the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to take any action which would result in the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their Affiliates incurring any liability or cause any director, officer or employee of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates to incur any personal liability or (vii) unreasonably interfere with the ongoing business operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries.

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company hereby consents to the use of the Company's and the Company's Subsidiaries' logos in connection with the Debt Financing; provided that such logos shall be used solely in a manner that is not intended to harm, disparage or otherwise adversely affect the Company and its Subsidiaries or their reputation or goodwill.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Buyer shall be permitted to disclose any non-public or otherwise confidential information provided pursuant to this <u>Section 7.11</u> to any actual or potential Debt Financing Sources in connection with the Debt Financing, subject to customary confidentiality undertaking by such Debt Financing Sources.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Buyer Parties acknowledge and agree that this <u>Section 7.11</u> represents the sole obligations of the Company with respect to cooperation in connection with the Debt Financing. The Company shall be deemed to have complied with this <u>Section 7.11</u> for all purposes of this Agreement unless (i) the Company shall have breached in a material respect its obligations under this <u>Section 7.11</u>, (ii) Buyer shall have notified the Company of such breach in writing, describing in reasonable detail the actions that the Company needs to take pursuant to this <u>Section 7.11</u> to cure such breach, (iii) the Company shall not have disputed, in good faith, the existence of such breach, (iv) the Company shall not have taken such actions to cure such breach prior to the Outside Date and (v) the Debt Financing shall have not been obtained as a direct result of such uncured breach. For the avoidance of all doubt, neither the Closing nor any of the conditions to the obligation of the Buyer Parties to consummate the Closing as set forth in <u>Article X</u> shall be dependent or conditioned upon the consummation of the Debt Financing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Debt Financing Efforts.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; From and after the date hereof until the Closing Date or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, the Buyer Parties shall use reasonable best efforts to arrange the Debt Financing on the terms and conditions described in the Debt Financing Commitments (subject to replacement thereof in accordance with this <u>Section 7.12</u>), including using reasonable best efforts to: (i) maintain in full force and effect the Debt Financing Commitments (and any definitive agreements entered into in connection therewith) in accordance with the terms thereof, (ii) negotiate and enter into definitive agreements with respect to the Debt Financing on terms and conditions not less favorable to the Buyer Parties, taken as a whole, than the terms and conditions contained in the Debt Financing Commitments on the date of this Agreement (provided that the definitive agreements with respect to the Debt Financing shall not contain any new or additional conditions or contingencies, or any amendment, modification or expansion of existing conditions, to receipt of the Debt Financing from those set forth in Debt Financing Commitments as of the date of this Agreement), (iii) on a timely basis, satisfy or cause to be satisfied all conditions applicable to it and its Affiliates in the Debt Financing Commitment at or prior to the Closing, (iv) upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the Debt Financing Commitment, consummate the Debt Financing on the Closing Date (including by instructing the Debt Financing Sources and other Persons providing the Debt Financing to provide the Debt Financing) and (v) enforce its rights under the Debt Financing Commitment.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Buyer Parties shall have the right, from time to time, to amend, supplement or otherwise modify, or waive any of their rights under, the Debt Financing Commitment so long as such amendment, supplement, modification or waiver does not (i) reduce the aggregate amount of the Debt Financing below an amount that, together with the proceeds of the Equity Financing and any other cash available to Buyer and Buyer Parent at the Closing (including cash available to Buyer Parent from the Rights Offering), would be sufficient to satisfy the Financing Purposes, (ii) in respect of certainty of funding, impose additional conditions to the receipt of the Debt Financing in a manner that would delay, impede or prevent the funding of the Debt Financing on the Closing Date or (iii) otherwise reasonably be expected to (x) materially delay or prevent the Closing, (y) make the timely funding of the Debt Financing less likely to occur or (z) adversely impact the ability of the Buyer Parties to enforce its rights against any other party to the Debt Financing Commitment (clauses (i) through (iii), collectively, the "<u>Prohibited Financing Amendments</u>"), it being understood that amendments, modifications, supplements, waivers, restatements or replacements to (A) modify pricing contemplated by the Debt Financing Commitment, (B) add additional lenders, lead arrangers, bookrunners, agents and similar entities who had not previously executed the Debt Financing Commitment (including the replacement of a Debt Financing Source or the assignment of all or a portion of the commitments) and reallocate commitments or assign or re-assign titles and roles to or among parties to the Debt Financing Commitment or (C) establish the ability to issue any notes or other securities, in each case, shall not be a Prohibited Financing Amendment. In the event that, prior to the Closing Date, any portion of the Debt Financing becomes unavailable, the Buyer Parties shall promptly notify the Company and use reasonable best efforts to obtain or arrange alternative financing sources in an amount, which together with any portion of the Debt Financing still available, the Equity Financing and available cash of the Buyer Parties (including cash available to the Buyer Parties from the Rights Offering), is sufficient to satisfy the Financing Purposes (the "<u>Alternative Financing</u>" and any such Alternative Financing being deemed to constitute "Debt Financing" and the debt commitment letter with respect thereto and any fee letters with respect thereto being deemed to constitute a "Debt Financing Commitment"), and the Buyer Parties shall deliver to the Company true, complete and correct copies of the executed debt commitment letter with respect to such Alternative Financing (and the related fee letter, which may be redacted in the manner set forth in <u>Section 4.06</u>) promptly following the execution thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; From and after the date hereof until the Closing Date or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, Buyer shall (x) give the Company prompt notice (i) of any breach or default (or any event or circumstance that, with or without the lapse of time, or both, would give rise to any breach or default) of any material provision of the Debt Financing Commitment by any party thereto, (ii) of any termination of the Debt Financing Commitment or any written refusal by any Debt Financing Source to provide, or written intent to refuse to provide, the financing contemplated by the Debt Financing Commitment, (iii) of any material dispute or disagreement between or among any parties to the Debt Financing Commitment with respect to the obligation to fund the Debt Financing or the amount of the Debt Financing to be funded at Closing (but excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any ordinary course negotiations with respect to the terms of the definitive written agreements with respect to the Debt Financing) and (iv) if for any reason the Buyer Parties have determined in good faith that they will not be able to obtain all or any portion of the Debt Financing on the terms contemplated by the Debt Financing Commitment and (y) otherwise keep the Company reasonably informed of the status of the Buyer Parties' efforts to arrange the Debt Financing upon the written request of the Company. Upon the written request of the Company from time to time, the Buyer Parties shall apprise the Company of any other material developments relating to the Debt Financing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; At least three (3) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, the Company shall provide Buyer with draft payoff letters, in customary form and substance, from the holders of all Debt listed on <u>Schedule 3.03(a)(v)</u> (the "<u>Payoff Letters</u>") that (i) confirm and specify the aggregate amounts required to repay in full all such Debt outstanding as of the Closing (including principal, interest, fees, expenses, premium and all other amounts payable in respect thereof), (ii) provide that, upon payment in full of the amounts indicated, all related Liens with respect to the assets of the Company or its Subsidiaries shall be automatically terminated and all collateral documentation entered into in connection therewith shall automatically be released and be terminated with no further force and effect and that the Company (or its designee) shall have the authority to file customary releases with respect to such Liens and (iii) provide for delivery to the Company (or its designee) of all possessory collateral in such lenders' possession on the Closing Date (or as soon as possible thereafter).

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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;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Upon the earlier of the Closing (including through an increase to the Cash Amount) and the termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, Buyer shall reimburse the Company for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket fees, costs and expenses (including reasonable and documented out-of-pocket fees, costs and expenses of legal counsel) incurred by the Company or its Subsidiaries or representatives in connection with the Debt Financing, including the provision of assistance pursuant to <u>Section 7.10</u> or <u>Section 7.11</u>. Further, the Buyer Parties shall indemnify, defend, hold harmless and reimburse the Company and its Subsidiaries and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives for, from and against all losses (other than lost profits), liabilities, damages (other than punitive damages (unless paid or payable to a third party)), claims and reasonable and documented out-of-pocket fees, costs or expenses incurred by any of them in connection with the Rights Offering or the Debt Financing, including their compliance with <u>Section 7.10</u> or <u>Section 7.11</u>, except to the extent such liabilities or losses directly arise from the Fraud or willful misconduct of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective directors, managers, officers or employees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>D&O Tail</u>. At or prior to the Closing, the Company shall purchase an extended reporting period endorsement under the existing directors' and officers' liability insurance, employment practices liability insurance and fiduciary liability insurance coverages of the Group Companies to provide directors, officers and managers (each, a "<u>D&O Indemnified Person</u>") of the Group Companies in effect immediately prior to the Closing covering (with terms no less favorable to any of the D&O Indemnified Persons of the Group Companies than the coverage for such Persons in effect as of the date of this Agreement) for a period of at least six (6) years after the Closing (the "<u>D&O Tail</u>"). Buyer shall not, and shall cause the Group Companies not to, take any action that would result in the cancellation or termination of, or adversely amend or otherwise modify, the D&O Tail. The cost of the D&O Tail shall be a Transaction Expense if unpaid as of the Closing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.14&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Pre-Closing Reorganization</u>. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the anticipated Closing Date, the Company shall provide Buyer with drafts of all agreements and instruments pursuant to which the Pre-Closing Reorganization will be consummated and shall consider in good faith any comments thereto provided by Buyer in writing no later than ten (10) days after Buyer's receipt thereof; provided, that, if such agreements and instruments to effect the Pre-Closing Reorganization deviate from the terms set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u> or impose any post-Closing liability on the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (including Blocker), the Buyer's prior written consent shall be required. Prior to the Closing, the applicable Seller Parties and the Company shall consummate the Pre-Closing Reorganization in accordance with such agreements and instruments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Buyer Pre-Closing Reorganization</u>. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the anticipated Closing Date, the Buyer Parties shall provide the Abrams Investors with drafts of all agreements and instruments pursuant to which the Buyer Pre-Closing Reorganization will be consummated and shall consider in good faith any comments thereto provided by the Abrams Investors in writing no later than ten days (10) after the Abrams Investors' receipt thereof; provided, that, if such agreements and instruments to effect the Buyer Pre-Closing Reorganization deviate from the terms set forth on <u>Exhibit B</u> or impose any post-Closing liability on any Buyer Party, the Abrams Investors' prior written consent shall be required. Prior to the Closing, the Buyer Parties shall consummate the Buyer Pre-Closing Reorganization in accordance with such agreements and instruments.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Certain Matters Concerning the Opinion</u>. From and after the date hereof until the Closing Date or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, (a) each of the Buyer Parties hereby covenants and agrees: (i) not to waive, amend or modify any provision of the Organizational Documents of Buyer Parent (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Section 2 of Article XIV of the Certificate of Incorporation of Buyer Parent (the "Buyer Parent Charter")) that prohibits or limits the transfer of shares of Parent Stock in order to preserve tax attributes of Buyer Parent (including the Tax Benefits (as defined in the Buyer Parent Charter)) (other than any waiver necessary to allow the Abrams Investors or any other Rollover Seller to acquire shares of Parent Stock as expressly contemplated by this Agreement, the Equity Commitments or the Secondary Purchase Agreement), (ii) not to provide any consent pursuant to Section 3 of Article XIV of the Buyer Parent Charter to any 4.9-percent Transaction (as defined in the Buyer Parent Charter) (other than any consent necessary to allow the Abrams Investors or any other Rollover Seller to acquire shares of Parent Stock as expressly contemplated by this Agreement, the Equity Commitments or the Secondary Purchase Agreement), (iii) not to take any action, and not to omit to take any reasonable action, in each case, that would cause any of the facts, statements or assumptions set forth on <u>Schedule 4.16</u> attached hereto to fail to be true, correct and complete as of immediately prior to, and at and as of, the Closing, such that E&Y is unable to deliver the Opinion at the Closing, (iv) to the extent that any of the facts, statements or assumptions set forth on <u>Schedule 4.16</u> attached hereto ceases or otherwise fails to be true, correct and complete in any respect after the date hereof and prior to the Closing, or to the extent the assumptions that E&Y has heretofore indicated to Buyer Parent will be contained in the Opinion fail to be accurate, to use reasonable best efforts to remedy and fully cure such failure or inaccuracy as soon as possible; (v) to deliver any certificate of representations required by E&Y (or such other nationally recognized accounting firm providing the Opinion) in order to obtain the Opinion at or prior to the Closing, to the extent that the statements required therein are true, (vi) to use reasonable best efforts to cause E&Y to deliver the Opinion at the Closing, (vii) in the event that, at any time prior to the Closing, E&Y refuses to provide, or provides any Buyer Party of any of their respective representatives with written notice of E&Y's intent to refuse to provide, the Opinion, or if any Buyer Party for any reason determines in good faith that E&Y will not issue the Opinion at the Closing, use reasonable best efforts to obtain the Opinion from any other nationally recognized accounting firm and, for the avoidance of doubt, receipt of any such Opinion (or any Opinion from another nationally recognized accounting firm obtained by the Company in accordance with the final sentence of this <u>Section 7.16</u>) shall satisfy the conditions set forth in <u>Section 10.07</u> and <u>11.06</u>), (viii) keep the Company reasonably informed of the status of the Buyer Parties' efforts to obtain the Opinion and reasonably cooperate with the Company in such efforts and (ix) to use reasonable best efforts to facilitate issuance by E&Y to Buyer Parent of an opinion similar to the Opinion on or after the date hereof; (b) BCP hereby covenants and agrees not to, and to cause its Affiliates not to, take any action, and not to omit to take any action, in each case, that would cause any of the facts, statements or assumptions set forth on <u>Schedule 4.16</u> attached hereto to fail to be true, correct and complete as of immediately prior to, and at and as of, the Closing, that are inconsistent with the assumptions that E&Y has heretofore indicated to Buyer Parent will be contained in the Opinion or that would otherwise prevent E&Y from rendering the Opinion at the Closing, and (c) the Abrams Investors hereby covenant and agree not to, and to cause their Affiliates not to, acquire any Equity Securities of Buyer Parent during the period from and including the date hereof to and including the Closing Date, except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement (i.e., pursuant to the Backstop Equity Commitment, in the Parent Contribution and Exchange and pursuant to the Secondary Purchase Agreement). Without limitation of any other rights or remedies that the Company may have hereunder, in the event that the Company reasonably believes that the Buyer Parties are not performing and complying with their covenants and agreements set forth in this <u>Section 7.16</u>, the Company may, upon prior written notice to Buyer Parent describing in reasonable detail the nature of such breach and after a period of five (5) Business Days in which Buyer Parent may cure such failure (provided that such cure period shall not apply to habitual breaches), assume control of the process to obtain the Opinion and the Buyer Parties shall cooperate with such efforts; provided that (x) the Buyer Parties shall be given the opportunity to participate in any material discussions with the accounting firm delivering the Opinion (whether E&Y or another nationally recognized accounting firm), (y) the Buyer Parties shall, upon request, be provided with any material documents relating to the preparation of the Opinion that are provided to the accounting firm delivering the Opinion by the Company and were not prepared by the Buyer Parties or their Affiliates or BCP, and (z) the identity of the accounting firm delivering the Opinion, if not E&Y or another "big 4" firm, shall be a nationally recognized accounting firm and subject to the approval of Buyer Parent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).

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#### ARTICLE VIII

<u>POST-CLOSING COVENANTS</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.01 <u>Further Assurances</u>. From and after the Closing, upon the reasonable request of a Party and at such Party's expense, each of the other Parties shall execute, acknowledge and deliver, or cause to be executed, acknowledged and delivered, all such further documents and instruments and shall take, or cause to be taken, all such further actions as the requesting Party may reasonably deem necessary or desirable to evidence and effectuate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Director and Officer Liability and Indemnification</u>. For a period of six (6) years after the Closing, the Buyer Parties shall not, and shall not permit Blocker or the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to, amend, repeal, modify or waive any provision in Blocker's or the Company's or any of its Subsidiaries' Organizational Documents as in effect on the date hereof providing exculpation or indemnification of individuals who, at or prior to the Closing, were directors, officers or managers of Blocker or the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (the "<u>Company D&O Persons</u>") in any manner that would adversely affect the rights of the Company D&O Persons thereunder with respect to periods prior to the Closing, unless expressly required by, and then only to the extent required by, appliable Law. The Company D&O Persons are express and intended third party beneficiaries of this <u>Section 8.02</u>, each of whom may enforce the provisions of this <u>Section 8.02</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.03&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Access to Books and Records</u>. For a period of seven (7) years after the Closing Date, Buyer shall, and shall cause Blocker and the Company and its Subsidiaries to, provide the Sellers Representative and its authorized representatives with reasonable access (for the purpose of examining and copying), during normal business hours, and upon reasonable notice and subject to applicable Laws relating to the exchange of information, to the books and records of the Company and its Subsidiaries with respect to periods prior to the Closing Date to the extent reasonably necessary to participate in or defend any Proceeding relating to or involving the Sellers Representative or any Seller Party (other than a Proceeding in which the Buyer Parties or their Affiliates are adverse to any of the Seller Parties or the Sellers Representatives or any of their respective Affiliates), discharge any Seller Party's or the Sellers Representative's obligations under this Agreement or to comply with the financial or tax reporting requirements of any Seller Party or Affiliate thereof. Buyer shall not be required to disclose any books or records pursuant to this <u>Section 8.03</u> if Buyer determines in its reasonable judgment after consultation with outside legal counsel that such disclosure would be prohibited by Law or would result in the loss of attorney-client privilege or other privilege, in which case Buyer shall, to the extent practicable, use reasonable best efforts to provide the Sellers Representative and its authorized representatives with the requested information in a manner that does not create such an issue.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.04&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Public Announcements</u>. The Company and Buyer Parent shall make a joint press release relating to this Agreement, the text of which has been agreed to by each of Buyer Parent, the Company and the Abrams Investors prior to the execution of this Agreement (the "<u>Signing Press Release</u>"), as promptly as reasonably practicable after the execution of this Agreement. After the execution of this Agreement, Buyer Parent shall file a current report on Form 8-K (the "<u>Signing Filing</u>") with the Signing Press Release and a description of this Agreement as required by, and in compliance with, applicable securities Laws, which the Abrams Investors and the Company shall have the opportunity to review and comment upon prior to filing (and Buyer Parent shall consider any comments in good faith). Prior to the Closing, the Company, Buyer Parent and the Abrams Investors, each acting reasonably, shall mutually agree upon the text of a joint press release to be made by the Company and Buyer Parent on the Closing Date announcing the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the "<u>Closing Press Release</u>"), and each of the Company and Buyer Parent shall issue the Closing Press Release promptly following the Closing. Promptly after the Closing (but in any event within four (4) Business Days after the Closing), Buyer Parent shall file a current report on Form 8-K (the "<u>Closing Filing</u>") with the Closing Press Release and a description of the Closing as required by applicable securities Laws, which the Abrams Investors and the Sellers Representative shall have the opportunity to review and comment upon prior to filing (and Buyer Parent shall consider any comments in good faith). From and after the date hereof, except for the Signing Press Release, the Closing Press Release, the Signing Filing and the Closing Filing, no Party shall make any press release or other public statement or announcement (including through social media platforms) with respect to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, without the prior written consent of Buyer Parent and the Sellers Representative unless required by applicable Law, in which case such Party shall reasonably consult with Buyer Parent and the Sellers Representative as to the form and contents of such press release or other public statement or announcement. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary contained herein, the Abrams Investors and the Emerald Investors and their respective Affiliates shall be entitled to furnish customary information concerning the Company, their respective investments therein and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to their investors and prospective investors for fundraising, financial reporting and other customary purposes, so long as the receipts of such information are subject to customary confidentiality obligations with respect thereto.

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#### ARTICLE IX

<u>TAX COVENANTS</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Cooperation on Tax Matters</u>. The Buyer Parties and the Sellers Representative shall provide such material documents and other relevant information, as each may reasonably request of the other, in connection with the preparation of any Tax Return or the defense of any audit, litigation or other Proceeding with respect to Taxes imposed on Blocker or the Group Companies. Such cooperation shall include the retention and, upon the other Party's request, the provision of records and information of Blocker or the Group Companies that are reasonably relevant to any such Tax Return, audit, litigation or other Proceeding and making employees of the Group Companies available on a mutually convenient basis to provide additional information and explanation of any material provided hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Transfer Taxes</u>. The Seller Parties will collectively bear fifty percent (50%), and the Buyer Parties will collectively bear fifty percent (50%) of all real property transfer taxes, stamp taxes, stock transfer taxes, or other Taxes imposed on Blocker, the Group Companies or one or more of the Seller Parties under applicable Law as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (collectively, "<u>Transfer Taxes</u>"). The Company and the Buyer Parties shall reasonably cooperate in timely making all filings, returns, reports and forms as necessary or appropriate to comply with the provisions of all applicable Laws in connection with the payment of such Transfer Taxes, and shall cooperate in good faith to minimize, to the fullest extent possible under such Laws, the amount of any such Transfer Taxes payable in connection herewith.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.03 <u>Tax Returns</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After the Closing, the Sellers Representative, at the Seller Parties' sole cost and expense, shall file or cause to be filed all Flow-Through Tax Returns for Pre-Closing Tax Periods due (taking into account extensions of time to file) after the Closing Date and that are not filed prior to the Closing (each, a "<u>Seller Prepared Return</u>"). Each Seller Prepared Return shall be prepared in a manner consistent with past practice (other than any changes required pursuant to the *One Big Beautiful Bill Act* or as otherwise required by applicable Law); provided that such Seller Prepared Returns shall be prepared in accordance with the principles of <u>Section 9.04</u> and the Intended Tax Treatment and shall be consistent with the Final Allocation; provided, further that the Group Companies shall claim any bonus depreciation deductions or credits and research and development or other Tax deductions or credits in a Pre-Closing Tax Period (by election or otherwise) to the maximum extent permitted by the *One Big Beautiful Bill Act* and other applicable Law. The Sellers Representative shall deliver to Buyer at least thirty (30) days before the date on which each Seller Prepared Return is due (taking into account any applicable extensions) for Buyer's review and comment, and Sellers Representative shall in incorporate any reasonable comments made in writing by Buyer to the Sellers Representative at least ten (10) days before the due date for filing such Tax Return (taking into account any applicable extensions). Buyer shall, and shall cause the Company and its Subsidiaries to cooperate reasonably with the Sellers Representative in the preparation and filing of the Seller Prepared Returns (including by causing appropriate officers of the Company and its Subsidiaries to join in the execution of any such Seller Prepared Return).

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After the Closing, Buyer shall, at its sole cost and expense, prepare and file or cause to be prepared and filed when due (taking into account all extensions properly obtained) all Tax Returns of Blocker and Group Companies (other than any Seller Prepared Returns) with respect to any Pre-Closing Tax Period or Straddle Period (each, a "<u>Buyer Prepared Return</u>"). Buyer shall prepare (or cause to be prepared) any such Tax Returns that are Income Tax Returns in a manner consistent with past practice (other than any changes required pursuant to the *One Big Beautiful Bill Act* or as otherwise required by applicable Law); <u>provided</u> that, the Buyer Prepared Returns shall be prepared in accordance with the principles of <u>Section 9.04</u> and the Intended Tax Treatment and shall be consistent with the Final Allocation; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u> that the Group Companies shall claim any bonus depreciation deductions or credits and research and development or other Tax deductions or credits in a Pre-Closing Tax Period (by election or otherwise) to the maximum extent permitted by the *One Big Beautiful Bill Act* and other applicable Law. Buyer shall deliver to the Sellers Representative thirty (30) days before filing any Buyer Prepared Return that includes the Pre-Closing Tax Period for review and comment, and Buyer shall incorporate any reasonable comments made in writing by the Sellers Representative to Buyer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Buyer Parties shall not, and shall cause their Affiliates (including Blocker and the Group Companies) not to, (x) (i) file (except in accordance with <u>Section 9.03(a)</u> or <u>Section 9.03(b)</u>), amend, re-file or otherwise modify any Tax Return relating in whole or in part to Blocker or the Group Companies with respect to any Pre-Closing Tax Period (or portion thereof), (ii) make, revoke or change any Tax election with respect to, or that has retroactive effect to, any Pre-Closing Tax Period (or portion thereof) of Blocker or the Group Companies, (iii) file any ruling or request with any Taxing Authority that relates to Taxes or Tax Returns of Blocker or the Group Companies for any Pre-Closing Tax Period (or portion thereof), (iv) voluntarily approach or engage in any voluntary disclosure with any Taxing Authority regarding any Taxes or Tax Returns of Blocker or the Group Companies with respect to a Pre-Closing Tax Period (or portion thereof), including in jurisdictions in which Blocker or the Group Companies have not filed Tax Returns or paid Taxes, or (v) take any other action with respect to the Pre-Closing Tax Period, in each case, that would (A) increase (i) the Taxes of any Group Company included in Debt, Working Capital, or Transaction Expenses, or (ii) the Taxes of any Seller Party (or their direct or indirect owners) or (B) decrease the amount of any Tax Refunds owed to the Cash Sellers under <u>Section 9.09</u> or (y) make any election under Code Section 338 or Code Section 336 (or any similar provision under state, local or non-U.S. law) with respect to the acquisition of Blocker.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.04 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Straddle Periods</u>. To the extent it is necessary for purposes of this Agreement to determine the allocation of Taxes among a Straddle Period, (i) the amount of Taxes of Blocker or any Group Company based on or measured by income, gross or net sales, payroll or payments or receipts shall be allocated between the Pre-Closing Tax Period and the Post-Closing Tax Period based on an interim closing of the books as of the close of business on the Closing Date (and for such purpose, the taxable period of any partnership in which any Group Company holds a beneficial interest shall be deemed to terminate at such time), except that exemptions, allowances, or deductions that are calculated on an annual basis (including depreciations and amortization deductions), other than with respect to property placed in service after the Closing, shall be allocated on a per diem basis, and (ii) any other Taxes shall be allocated between the Pre-Closing Tax Period and the Post-Closing Tax Period on a per diem basis. For computing any Income Taxes of Blocker or the Group Companies for the Tax Amount, all the Transaction Tax Deductions shall be allocated to the taxable period ending on the Closing Date or the pre-Closing portion of the Straddle Period, as applicable. In connection with the preparation of any Tax Return pursuant to <u>Section 9.03(a)</u> or <u>Section 9.03(b)</u>, all Transaction Tax Deductions shall be reflected in the portion of Tax Returns of Blocker and the Group Companies for the period (or portion of a period) ending on the Closing Date to the maximum extent permitted by applicable Law and, as and to the extent applicable, the Buyer Parties and the Group Companies shall make, on all applicable Seller Prepared Returns and Buyer Prepared Returns, an election to deduct seventy percent (70%) of all "success based" fees under Revenue Procedure 2011-29, 2011 IRB 18. The Buyer Parties agree to report with respect to Blocker, all transactions not in the ordinary course of business occurring on the Closing Date after the Blocker Sale Closing (other than transactions expressly contemplated by this Agreement) as occurring on the day following the Closing Date to the extent permitted by Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-76(b)(1)(ii)(B) (and any similar provisions of state, local, or non-U.S. Tax Law).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.05&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Tax Characterization of the Transactions.</u> For U.S. federal Income Tax purposes, the Parties intend that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Step 1 of the Pre-Closing Reorganization as set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u> attached hereto is treated as a tax-deferred contribution under Section 721(a) of the Code and, as a result thereof, the US Salt Intermediate Holdings, LLC Tax partnership will terminate under Section 708 of the Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Step 2 of the Pre-Closing Reorganization as set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u> attached hereto is treated as a tax-free distribution in complete redemption of the Abrams Investors' interests in Emerald Fund under Section 731(a) of the Code for which no money is distributed and with the Abrams Investors' basis in the equity interests of the Aggregator received in exchange therefor being determined under Section 732(b) of the Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Step 3 of the Pre-Closing Reorganization as set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u> attached hereto is treated as a tax-free distribution in partial redemption of Emerald GP's interest in Emerald Fund under Section 731(a) of the Code for which no money is distributed and with Emerald GP's basis in the equity interests of the Aggregator received in exchange therefor being determined under Section 732(a) of the Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Step 4 of the Pre-Closing Reorganization as set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u> attached hereto is treated as a tax-free distribution in complete redemption of Emerald GP's, Emerald Fund's, Blocker's and the Abrams Investors' interests in Aggregator under Section 731(a) of the Code for which no money is distributed and with Emerald GP's, Emerald Fund's, Blocker's and the Abrams Investors' basis in the Company Units received in exchange therefor being determined under Section 732(b) of the Code,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; each step of the Buyer Pre-Closing Reorganization as set forth on <u>Exhibit B</u> attached hereto is disregarded;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Parent Contribution and Exchange is either (i) a taxable transaction under Section 1001 of the Code or (ii) a tax-deferred contribution under Section 351 of the Code, and such determination will depend on the outcome of the Rights Offering (and, in particular, whether the Parent Contribution and Exchange, the Rights Offering and the Equity Financing (if any) to Buyer Parent constitutes an integrated transaction in which the applicable transferors are in "control" of Buyer Parent within the meaning of Section 351 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder), as reasonably determined by Ernst & Young, LLP ("<u>E&Y</u>") or such other nationally recognized accounting firm mutually agreed by the Abrams Investor and the Buyer Parties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Blocker Sale is either (i) a taxable transaction under Section 1001 of the Code, with Buyer Parent purchasing the applicable membership interests in the Blocker from Blocker Seller in exchange for such Blocker Sellers' portion of the Closing Consideration, or (ii) "other property" as described in Section 351(b) of the Code;

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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;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (i) the Buyer Rollover, the Internal Contribution and Exchange and the Company Sale together is an assets-over partnership merger within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.708-1(c)(3)(i), (ii) the Buyer is the continuing partnership for U.S. federal Income Tax purposes under Section 708 of the Code and the Company is treated as terminated as of the end of the day on the Closing Date, (iii) the Company Sale is a sale within a merger pursuant Treasury Regulations Section 1.708-1(c)(4) with Buyer purchasing the applicable interests in the Company from the Cash Sellers in exchange for such Cash Sellers' portion of the Closing Consideration and (iv) the Buyer Rollover and Internal Contribution and Exchange are tax-deferred transactions under Sections 721(a) and 731(a) of the Code, as applicable;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Management Contribution is treated as a tax-deferred contribution under Section 721(a) of the Code; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including the Parent Contribution and Exchange, the Rights Offering and the Equity Financing (if any) to Buyer Parent) and by the Secondary Purchase Agreement will not give rise to an "ownership change" as defined in Section 382(g) of the Code with respect to Buyer Parent (such intended tax treatment as set forth in clauses (a) – (j), the <u>"Intended Tax Treatment"</u>).

Except to the extent required by a determination within the meaning of Section 1313(a) of the Code, the Parties shall report such transactions on all U.S. federal Income Tax Returns consistent with Intended Tax Treatment.The Parties shall reasonably cooperate to give effect to this <u>Section 9.05</u>, including the determination described in clause (f) above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.06&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Tax Elections.</u> Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Buyer Parties and the Seller Parties shall cooperate to cause the Company to make a "push out" election under Section 6226 of the Code (and any corresponding election available under applicable state or local law) with respect to any imputed underpayment of or with respect to the Group Companies for any Pre-Closing Tax Period. The Company and any Subsidiary thereof that is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal Income Tax purposes will make, or cause to be made, to the extent not already in effect, a valid election under Section 754 of the Code (and any analogous state or local elections) for the taxable year that includes the Closing Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.07&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Tax Contests</u>. If any Governmental Authority notifies any Buyer Party, the Group Companies, the Sellers Representative or any of their respective Affiliates of its intent to conduct an examination relating to Taxes or Tax Returns of the Group Companies for any Pre-Closing Tax Period or Straddle Period (each, a "<u>Tax Contest</u>"), such Party shall notify the Sellers Representative and Buyer promptly (and in any event within ten (10) days) after its receipt of such notice from such Governmental Authority.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Sellers Representative shall have the right, but not the obligation, to control any Tax Contests with respect to any Flow-Through Tax Return for any Pre-Closing Tax Period (each a "<u>Seller Tax Contest</u>"). The Sellers Representative shall promptly (and in any event within ten (10) Business Days after receipt of notice), notify Buyer whether the Sellers Representative intends to exercise its right to control a Seller Tax Contest. Buyer shall, and shall cause the Group Companies to, cooperate reasonably with the Sellers Representative in connection with any Tax Contest.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In the event that the Sellers Representative elects to control a Seller Tax Contest, then: (i) the Sellers' Representative shall control such Seller Tax Contest diligently and in good faith; (ii) the Sellers Representative shall keep Buyer reasonably informed regarding the status of such Seller Tax Contest and shall provide to Buyer copies of any written correspondence received from or provided to a Governmental Authority related to such Seller Tax Contest; (iii) Buyer shall have the right to participate, or cause the applicable Group Company to participate, in such Seller Tax Contest and in connection therewith, the Sellers Representative shall provide Buyer or the applicable Group Company, as applicable, with the opportunity to attend conferences with the applicable Governmental Authority and to review and provide comments with respect to written responses provided to the applicable Governmental Authority; and (iv) the Sellers Representative shall not settle, resolve, compromise or abandon such Seller Tax Contest without the prior written consent of Buyer (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In the case of a Tax Contest described in <u>Section 9.07(a)</u> that is not controlled by the Sellers Representative: (i) Buyer shall control such Seller Tax Contest diligently and in good faith; (ii) Buyer shall keep the Sellers Representative reasonably informed regarding the status of such Tax Contest and shall provide Buyer copies of any written correspondence received from or provided to a Governmental Authority related to such Tax Contest; (iii) the Sellers Representative shall have the right to participate in such Tax Contest and in connection therewith, Buyer shall provide the Sellers Representative with the opportunity to attend conferences with the applicable Governmental Authority and to review and provide comments on any written responses to be provided to the applicable Governmental Authority, and (iv) Buyer shall not settle, resolve, compromise or abandon such Tax Contest without the prior written consent of the Sellers Representative (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.08&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Closing Consideration Allocation</u>. For purposes of applying Section 1060 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder and allocating the Closing Consideration for U.S. federal Income Tax purposes, the respective fair market values of the assets of the Group Companies and Blocker as of the Closing Date shall be determined in accordance with the Allocation Schedule. The portion of the Closing Consideration (as finally determined hereunder) (plus any assumed liabilities and other items required to be taken into account for income tax purposes) allocated to the Company Units (other than the Company Units owned by Blocker) shall be allocated among the assets of the Group Companies in accordance with the principles of Code Sections 1060, 743, 754 and 755 and the Treasury Regulations thereunder and the methodology set forth on the <u>Exhibit J</u> (the "<u>Allocation Methodology</u>"). Within ninety (90) days following the Closing Date, the Sellers Representative shall deliver to Buyer a statement setting forth the portion or amount of the Closing Consideration allocated to the sale of the assets of the Group Companies in accordance with the Allocation Methodology (the "<u>Allocation Statement</u>"). Within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Allocation Statement, Buyer shall notify the Sellers Representative of any objection, specifying in reasonable detail the nature and basis of such objection, to any items set forth in the Allocation Statement. If a timely objection has not been made by the Buyer, the Allocation Statement shall become final and binding on the Parties (the Allocation Statement as finally agreed or resolved pursuant to this <u>Section 9.08</u>, the "<u>Final Allocation</u>"). If a timely objection has been made by Buyer, then Buyer and the Sellers Representative agree to consult in good faith to resolve any disputes with respect to the Allocation Statement. If Buyer and the Sellers Representative cannot agree upon the Allocation Statement within fifteen (15) days after Buyer delivers its objection(s) to the Sellers Representative (or such later time as Buyer and the Sellers Representative may agree), the Allocation Statement shall be submitted to the Independent Accountant for determination in accordance the Allocation Methodology and with the dispute resolution processes described in <u>Section 3.05(c)</u> applied *mutatis mutandis*. Once the Final Allocation is finalized in accordance with the above procedures, no Buyer Party nor any Seller Parties nor any of their respective Affiliates (including the Group Companies) shall take any action or position inconsistent with the Final Allocation on any Tax Return or before any Taxing Authority, except as required in connection with a determination within the meaning of Section 1313(a) of the Code or analogous provisions of state, local or foreign Tax law. Buyer and the Sellers Representative shall promptly inform one another in writing of any challenge by any Taxing Authority to the Final Allocation and agree to consult with and keep one another informed with respect to the status of, and any discussion, proposal, or submission with respect to, any such challenge.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.09&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Tax Refunds</u>. Any refund of Taxes paid, or any credit or offset against any liability for Taxes, that is attributable to any Pre-Closing Tax Period and described on <u>Schedule 9.09</u> (together with any interest received or credited with respect thereto, a "<u>Tax Refund</u>") shall belong to the Cash Sellers (pro rata in accordance with the Cash Pro Rata Percentage), if a Tax Refund of the Group Companies, or to Blocker Seller, if a Tax Refund of Blocker. Buyer shall promptly pay (by wire transfer of immediately available funds) the amount of any such Tax Refund to the Sellers Representative (for further distribution to the appropriate Seller Parties) within five (5) Business Days following receipt thereof (or in the case of credit or offset, upon the filing of a Tax Return claiming or otherwise utilizing the benefit thereof) by any Buyer Party, Blocker, the Group Companies or any of their Affiliates. All payments made pursuant to this <u>Section 9.09</u> shall be treated for applicable Income Tax purposes as adjustments to the Closing Consideration unless otherwise required by applicable Law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Rights of the Sellers Representative.</u> The Sellers Representative shall not exercise any rights under this <u>Article IX</u> in a manner that would have a disproportionately adverse effect on the Abrams Investors as compared to the Emerald Investors without the prior written consent of the Abrams Investors.

#### ARTICLE X

<u>CONDITIONS TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE BUYER PARTIES</u>

The obligations of the Buyer Parties to consummate the Closing contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions as of the Closing, any or all of which may be waived in writing in whole or in part by Buyer:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Accuracy of Representations and Warranties</u>. (a) Each of the Fundamental Representations shall be true and correct in all but *de minimis* respects as of the Closing Date (as if made on and as of the Closing Date), except for any Fundamental Representations that are made as of a particular date, in which case such Fundamental Representations shall be true and correct in all but *de minimis* respects as of such date, and in all cases; and (b) all of the other representations and warranties of the Seller Parties and the Company contained in <u>Article V</u> and <u>Article VI</u>, respectively, shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date (as if made on and as of the Closing Date), except for any such representations and warranties that are made as of a particular date, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct as of such date, in each case of this clause (b), (i) without giving effect to any limitations as to "material," "materiality" or "Material Adverse Effect" set forth therein, (ii) except where the failure of such representations and warranties to be true and correct does not have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect and (iii) except for changes expressly contemplated by this Agreement (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the Pre-Closing Reorganization).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.02 <u>Compliance with Obligations</u>. The Company and each Seller Party shall be in compliance with, in all material respects, all of the agreements and covenants set forth herein required to be performed or complied with by it prior to the Closing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.03&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Material Adverse Effect</u>. Since the date of this Agreement, no Material Adverse Effect or Seller Material Adverse Effect shall have occurred.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.04&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Governmental Order</u>. No Governmental Authority shall have enacted, promulgated, issued, entered, or enforced any Order or Law enjoining, restraining, or prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement that is then in effect. Any Registration Statement necessary for the consummation of the Closing (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall not include a Rights Offering Registration Statement) shall have become effective in accordance with the provisions of the Securities Act and shall not be subject to any stop order or proceeding seeking a stop order that has not been withdrawn or otherwise resolved.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.05&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Antitrust Approvals</u>. All applicable waiting periods under the HSR Act shall have expired or been terminated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.06&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Pre-Closing Reorganization</u>. The Pre-Closing Reorganization shall have been consummated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.07 <u>Tax Opinion</u>. Buyer Parent shall have received (or at the Closing shall receive), from E&Y or another nationally recognized accounting firm, an opinion that the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including the Rights Offering and Backstop Equity Financing) and by the Secondary Purchase Agreement "should" not (or "will not") result in an "ownership change" (as defined in Section 382(g) of the Code) with respect to Buyer Parent (the "Opinion").

#### ARTICLE XI

<u>CONDITIONS TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMPANY AND THE SELLER PARTIES</u>

The obligations of the Company and the Seller Parties to consummate the Closing contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions as of the Closing, any or all of which may be waived (on behalf of the Company and the Seller Parties) in writing in whole or in part by (x) the Sellers Representative and (y) if such waiver causes, or is made for the purpose of causing, the Closing to occur, the Abrams Investors; provided that a waiver of <u>Section 11.02</u> in respect of a failure to sufficiently perform or comply with any one or more of <u>Section 7.02</u> (Notices and Consents), <u>Section 7.03</u> (Regulatory Filings), <u>Section 7.04(b)(iii)</u> (Conduct of the Business), <u>Section 7.07</u> (Confidentiality Agreement), <u>Section 7.08</u> (R&W Policy), <u>Section 7.10</u> (Rights Offering; SEC Filings), <u>Section 7.12</u> (Debt Financing Efforts) or <u>Section 7.16</u> (Certain Matters Concerning the Opinion) or <u>Section 7.01</u> (Reasonable Best Efforts; Closing Conditions) to the extent (and only to the extent) related to any one or more of the immediately preceding Sections may be granted by the Sellers Representative unilaterally (so long as such one or more failures, collectively, do not materially affect the Buyer Parties' ability to consummate the Closing).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.01 <u>Accuracy of Representations and Warranties</u>. (a) Each of the Buyer Fundamental Representations shall be true and correct in all but *de minimis* respects as of the Closing Date (as if made on and as of the Closing Date), except for any Buyer Fundamental Representations that are made as of a particular date, in which case such Buyer Fundamental Representations shall be true and correct in all but *de minimis* respects as of such date and (b) all of the other representations and warranties of the Buyer Parties contained in <u>Article IV</u> shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date (as if made on and as of the Closing Date), except for any such representations and warranties that are made as of a particular date, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct as of such date, in each case of this clause (b), (i) without giving effect to any limitations as to "material," "materiality" or "Buyer Material Adverse Effect" set forth therein and (ii) except where the failure of such representations and warranties to be true and correct does not have, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Buyer Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Compliance with Obligations</u>. Each Buyer Party shall be in compliance with, in all material respects, all of the agreements and covenants set forth herein required to be performed or complied with by it prior to the Closing.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.03<u>No Governmental Order</u>. No Governmental Authority shall have enacted, promulgated, issued, entered, or enforced any Order or Law enjoining, restraining, or prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement that is then in effect. Any Registration Statement necessary for the consummation of the Closing (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall not include a Rights Offering Registration Statement) shall have become effective in accordance with the provisions of the Securities Act and shall not be subject to any stop order or proceeding seeking a stop order that has not been withdrawn or otherwise resolved.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.04&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Antitrust Approvals</u>. All applicable waiting periods under the HSR Act shall have expired or been terminated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.05 <u>Buyer Pre-Closing Reorganization</u>. The Buyer Pre-Closing Reorganization shall have been consummated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.06 <u>Tax Opinion</u>. Buyer Parent shall have received (or at the Closing shall receive) the Opinion.

#### ARTICLE XII

<u>NON-SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS; NON-RELIANCE</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.01 <u>Non-Survival of Representations, Warranties, and Pre-Closing Covenants</u>. The Parties, intending to modify any applicable statute of limitations, agree that the representations and warranties of the Parties contained in this Agreement or any certificate delivered pursuant hereto and the covenants and agreements of the Parties contained in this Agreement to be performed prior to the Closing shall terminate at, and shall not survive, the Closing, such that no claim or Liability in respect of any such representation, warranty, covenant or agreement (whether in contract or under any other legal theory and regardless of the type of claim) may be brought by any Party after the Closing. No claim for breach of any such representation, warranty, covenant or agreement, detrimental reliance or other right or remedy (whether in contract, in tort or at law or in equity) may be brought after the Closing with respect thereto against any Party or any of their respective Affiliates or any of their respective Non-Recourse Parties, and there will be no liability in respect thereof, whether such liability has accrued prior to or after the Closing, on the part of any Party or any of their respective Affiliates or any of their respective Non-Recourse Parties. All covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement that contemplate performance in whole or in part at or following the Closing will survive the Closing until fully performed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement or otherwise shall limit (or be deemed to limit) a Party's rights or remedies with respect to claims based on Fraud.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Non-Reliance</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Buyer Parties and their respective representatives (i) have had access to and the opportunity to review all of the documents in the virtual data room maintained by the Company in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and (ii) have been afforded reasonable access to the books and records, facilities and officers, directors, employees and other representatives of the Company and its Subsidiaries for purposes of conducting a due diligence investigation with respect thereto. The Buyer Parties and each of their respective Non-Recourse Parties have each conducted to its satisfaction an independent investigation and verification of the financial condition, results of operations, assets, liabilities, properties and projected operations of Blocker and the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and their respective businesses, and, in making its determination to proceed with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, each of the Buyer Parties and each of their respective Non-Recourse Parties (x) has relied solely on the results of such independent investigation and verification and on the representations and warranties of expressly and specifically set forth in this Agreement and in the Ancillary Agreements and (y) have not relied on any other representations, warranties or statements (including by omission) of any kind or nature, whether written or oral, expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise (including, for the avoidance of doubt, relating to quality, quantity, condition, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or conformity to samples) of any of Blocker, the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any Seller Party or any of their respective Non-Recourse Parties as to any matter concerning Blocker, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective businesses or in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or with respect to the accuracy or completeness of any information provided to (or otherwise acquired by) the Buyer Parties or any of their respective Non-Recourse Parties in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any statements, information, documents, projections, forecasts or other materials made available to the Buyer Parties or any of their respective Non-Recourse Parties in certain "data rooms" or presentations, including "management presentations"). In connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, each Buyer Party has been represented by, and adequately consulted with, legal counsel of its choice and each Buyer Party and such counsel has carefully read this Agreement and has been given time to consider this Agreement, understands this Agreement and, after such consideration, and with such understanding, the Buyer Parties have knowingly, freely and without coercion entered into this Agreement and, in particular, this <u>Article XII</u> and <u>Section 15.15</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Seller Parties and their respective representatives (i) have had access to and the opportunity to review all of the documents provided to the Seller Parties in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and (ii) have been afforded reasonable access to the books and records, facilities and officers, directors, employees and other representatives of the Buyer Parties for purposes of conducting a due diligence investigation with respect thereto. The Seller Parties and each of their respective Non-Recourse Parties have each conducted to its satisfaction an independent investigation and verification of the financial condition, results of operations, assets, liabilities, properties and projected operations of the Buyer Parties and their respective businesses, and, in making its determination to proceed with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, each of the Seller Parties and each of their respective Non-Recourse Parties (x) has relied solely on the results of such independent investigation and verification and on the representations and warranties of expressly and specifically set forth in this Agreement and in the Ancillary Agreements and (y) has not relied on any other representations, warranties or statements (including by omission) of any kind or nature, whether written or oral, expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise (including, for the avoidance of doubt, relating to quality, quantity, condition, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or conformity to samples) of any of the Buyer Parties or any of their respective Non-Recourse Parties as to any matter concerning the Buyer Parties or any of their respective businesses or in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or with respect to the accuracy or completeness of any information provided to (or otherwise acquired by) the Seller Parties or any of their respective Non-Recourse Parties in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any statements, information, documents, projections, forecasts or other materials made available to the Seller Parties or any of their respective Non-Recourse Parties in certain "data rooms" or presentations, including "management presentations," if any). In connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, each Seller Party has been represented by, and adequately consulted with, legal counsel of its choice and each Seller Party and such counsel has carefully read this Agreement and has been given time to consider this Agreement, understands this Agreement and, after such consideration, and with such understanding, the Seller Parties have knowingly, freely and without coercion entered into this Agreement and, in particular, this <u>Article XII</u> and <u>Section 15.15</u>.

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#### ARTICLE XIII

<u>DEFINITIONS</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Defined Terms</u>. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

"<u>Abandonment and Reclamation Obligations</u>" means all existing obligations under the applicable Permits and Law to (i) abandon, shut-down, close, decommission, dismantle and remove any and all fixtures, improvements, tangible personal property, structures, foundations, buildings, pipelines, equipment and other physical facilities located on any Real Property, or lands pooled or unitized therewith, used or previously used by the Group Companies in respect of any mining, processing, storage, transportation or other activities; and (ii) investigate, monitor, restore, remediate and reclaim the surface and subsurface locations, if any, of such Real Property, and lands pooled or unitized therewith, and any lands used to gain access thereto, including such obligations relating to any mining, processing, storage, transportation, production or other facilities that were abandoned or decommissioned by the Group Companies prior to the Closing Date, and including, to the extent required under applicable Permits and Law, the investigation, monitoring, remediation, restoration and reclamation of any other surface and subsurface lands affected by any environmental damage, contamination or other environmental issues emanating from or relating to such mining, processing, storage, transportation, production or other facilities; all in accordance with generally accepted industry practices, in accordance in all material respects with any material lease provisions from any lessor or landowner, and in material compliance with all applicable Laws (including Environmental Laws).

"<u>Accounting Principles</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 3.06(a)</u>.

"<u>Acquisition Proposal</u>" means any inquiry, proposal or offer from any Person (other than a Buyer party) relating to any (a) direct or indirect acquisition (whether in a single transaction or a series of related transactions) of all or substantially all of the assets of any of the Group Companies (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, sales of inventory in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice), (b) direct or indirect acquisition (whether in a single transaction or a series of related transactions) of all or substantially all of the equity securities of the Company or any of the Group Companies, or (c) merger, conversion, consolidation, share exchange, business combination, recapitalization, liquidation, dissolution or similar transaction involving any of the Group Companies or involving all or substantially all of the assets of any of the Group Companies; in each case, other than the transactions contemplated by the Agreement (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the Pre-Closing Reorganization).

"<u>Adjustment Escrow Amount</u>" means $2,750,000.

"<u>Adjustment Escrow Fund</u>" means, as of any date, the Adjustment Escrow Amount plus any interest accrued thereon then held by the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Escrow Agreement.

"<u>Affiliate</u>" of any particular Person means any other Person controlling, controlled by or under common control with such particular Person. For the purposes of this definition, "control" means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct the management and policies of a Person whether through the ownership of voting securities, Contract or otherwise.

"<u>Aggregator</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 5.08(b)</u>.

<u>"Agreement</u>" has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

"<u>Allocation Schedule</u>" means a spreadsheet setting forth the allocation of the Closing Consideration (or the Estimated Closing Consideration) and the Rollover Value among the Seller Parties in accordance with allocation methodologies set forth on <u>Schedule 3.05(a)</u> and providing, for each applicable Seller Party, the shares of Parent Stock to be issued to such Seller Party in the Parent Contribution and Exchange or the Class A Units or Class B Units of Buyer to be issued to such Seller Party in the Buyer Rollover.

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"<u>Alternative Financing</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 7.12(b)</u>.

"<u>Ancillary Agreements</u>" means the Escrow Agreement, the Debt Financing Commitment, the Backstop Equity Commitments, the Buyer LLC Agreement, the Company Operating Agreement, the Management Aggregator LLC Agreement, the Voting Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreement, the Indemnification Agreements, the Investment Committee Charter, the US Salt Committee Charter, the BCP Equity Commitment and the instruments and certificates of the Parties delivered at the Closing pursuant to <u>Section 3.03</u>.

"<u>Audited Financial Statements</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.07.</u>

"<u>Authorized Action</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 15.14(c)</u>.

"<u>Bankruptcy and Equity Exceptions</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 4.02</u>.

"<u>BCP</u>" has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

"<u>Business Day</u>" means any day, excluding Saturday, Sunday and any other day on which commercial banks in Los Angeles, California or New York, New York are authorized or required by Law to close.

"<u>Buyer</u>" has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

"<u>Buyer Existing LLC Agreement</u>" means the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Buyer, dated as of March 6, 2025.

"<u>Buyer Fundamental Representations</u>" means the representations and warranties set forth in <u>Section 4.01</u>, <u>Section 4.02,</u> <u>Section 4.03</u>, <u>Section 4.04(a)</u>, <u>Section 4.05</u> and <u>Section 4.10(a)</u>.

"<u>Buyer Group Members</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 14.03(b)</u>.

"<u>Buyer LLC Agreement</u>" means the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Buyer, substantially in the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit E</u>.

"<u>Buyer Material Adverse Effect</u>" means a material adverse effect on the ability of any Buyer Party to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or perform on a timely basis all of its obligations hereunder.

"<u>Buyer Parent Equity Plans</u>" means (a) each of (i) the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, (ii) the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and (iii) the 2022 Inducement Plan, in each case originally promulgated by Buyer Midco and assumed and continued by Buyer Parent as of August 7, 2025 and (b) any other Plan under which Buyer Parent or any of its Subsidiaries has granted any equity or equity-based compensation, in each case, as may be amended or restated from time to time.

"<u>Cash Amount</u>" means, as of 12:01 a.m. (Chicago time) on the Closing Date, all cash and cash equivalents of the Group Companies, determined in accordance with the Accounting Principles. For the avoidance of doubt, the "Cash Amount" will (a) be increased by ACH deposits in transit, pending inbound wire transfers, electronic payments and drafts and checks that have been received but not yet deposited or cleared as of such time, (b) be reduced by any cut-but-uncashed checks and ACH transfers, electronic payments, wires or drafts that have been initiated or issued but not yet cleared as of such time and (c) not include any Restricted Cash.

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"<u>Cash Pro Rata Percentage</u>" means, with respect to each Cash Seller, the percentage set forth across from such Cash Seller's name under the "Cash Pro Rata Percentage" column heading on <u>Schedule 3.05(a)(i)</u>.

"<u>Class A Units</u>" means Class A Convertible Preferred Units of Buyer.

"<u>Class B Units</u>" means Class B Common Units of Buyer.

"<u>Closing</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 3.01</u>.

"<u>Closing Consideration</u>" means the amount equal to (a) $907,500,000, *plus* (b) the Cash Amount, *minus* (c) the outstanding amount of all Debt as of immediately prior to the Closing, minus (d) the Transaction Expenses, *minus* (e) the Adjustment Escrow Amount, *minus* (g) the Expense Fund, *minus* (h) the Working Capital Deficit, if any, *plus* (i) the Working Capital Surplus, if any, *minus* (j) the Rollover Value.

"<u>Closing Date</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 3.01</u>.

"<u>Closing Statement</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 3.05(c)(i)</u>.

"<u>Code</u>" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

"<u>Company</u>" has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

"<u>Company LLC Agreement</u>" means that certain Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Company, dated as of July 19, 2021, as amended and in effect as of immediately prior to the Closing, by and among the members of the Company party thereto.

"<u>Company Operating Agreement</u>" means the A&R Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Company in substantially the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit K</u>.

"<u>Company Products</u>" means all products that are currently offered for sale by the Group Companies.

"<u>Company Units</u>" means Class A Units and Class B Units (each as defined in the Company LLC Agreement).

"<u>Confidentiality Agreement</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 7.07</u>.

"<u>Contract</u>" means any contract or other legally binding agreement, subcontract, lease, sublease, deed, mortgage, license, sublicense, purchase order or other instruments or obligations (whether written or oral), in each case including any amendments and modifications thereto.

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"<u>Debt</u>" means, without duplication, as of any particular time, (x) all liabilities and obligations (including any unpaid principal, accrued interest, prepayment premiums and penalties, breakage costs and other costs, fees, expenses, reimbursements, and other amounts payable in connection therewith) of any of the Group Companies for or in respect of (a) indebtedness for borrowed money or indebtedness issued in substitution or exchange for borrowed money, (b) indebtedness evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other instruments or debt securities, (c) capital leases or finance leases, determined in accordance with GAAP as applied by the Group Companies in the preparation of the Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (but without giving effect to ASC 842), (d) drawn or called letters of credit, bankers' acceptances, surety bonds, performance bonds or similar facilities, (e) unpaid severance obligations for employee separations occurring prior to the Closing (including separations approved by the Company's board of managers prior to the Closing, even if implemented following the Closing) (together with any employer-side payroll Taxes attributable thereto), (f) deferred purchase price of property, assets or securities or services (including earnouts, seller notes, purchase price holdbacks, post-closing true-up obligations and other similar payments (whether contingent or otherwise) calculated as the maximum amount payable under or pursuant to such obligations), other than trade payables incurred in the ordinary course of business, (g) interest rate or currency, swaps, collars, caps, forward contracts, hedges or other financial derivative agreement, in each case, as if terminated at the Closing (with the in-the-money amount thereof, if any, treated as a positive amount), (h) guarantees of obligations of the types referred to in the preceding clauses (a) through (g) of any third party and (i) any declared or unpaid dividends or other amounts due to any Seller Party or any Affiliate of the Group Companies (other than accrued but unpaid payroll and employee benefits owed to employees of the Group Companies) and (y) the Tax Amount; <u>provided</u>, that "Debt" shall not include (1) any accounts payable or accrued expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business and included in the Working Capital, (2) any obligations under undrawn letters of credit, banker's acceptance, surety bonds, performance bonds or similar transactions, (3) any amounts constituting Transaction Expenses, or (4) any intercompany obligations, payables, or loans of any kind or nature, in each case, between or among any members of the Group Company.

"<u>Debt Financing</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 4.06(a)</u>.

"<u>Debt Financing Commitment</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 4.06(a)</u>.

"<u>Debt Financing Documents</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 15.09(d)</u>.

"<u>Debt Financing Source</u>" means each entity (including the lenders and each agent and arranger) that has committed to provide, arrange or otherwise entered into agreements to provide or arrange the Debt Financing or any alternative debt financing in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, together with each Affiliate thereof and each former, current or future officer, director, member, manager, employee or indirect equity holder, general or limited partner, controlling Person, advisor, attorney, agent and representative of each such entity or Affiliate and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

"<u>Debt Financing Parties</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 15.09(d)</u>.

"<u>Designated Courts</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 15.09(a)</u>.

"<u>Disclosure Schedule</u>" means the disclosure schedule delivered by the Company to the Buyer Parties on the date hereof regarding the representations and warranties in <u>Article VI</u>.

"<u>D&O Tail</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 7.13</u>.

"<u>Environmental Laws</u>" means all Laws enacted and in effect on or prior to the Closing Date concerning pollution or protection of the environment or human health and safety (to the extent relating to a Release of or exposure to Hazardous Substances), including all those relating to the preservation or reclamation of natural resources or the presence, use, production, generation, handling, transportation, treatment, storage, disposal, distribution, discharge, release, or cleanup of Hazardous Substances, including, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §9601 et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. §6901 et seq., the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §1251 et seq., the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §7401 et seq., the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, 42 U.S.C. §11001 et seq., the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. §5101 et seq., the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. §2601 et seq., the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, 33 U.S.C. §2701 et seq., the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. §300f et seq., the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. §651 et seq., the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C. §136 et seq., the Endangered Species Act, U.S.C. §1531 et seq., the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. §4321 et seq., the Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. §407, all similar state Laws, and all regulations promulgated under any such statutes, and all binding administrative and judicial Orders respecting such legislation, all as amended from time to time.

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"<u>Equity Financing</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 4.06(a)</u>.

"<u>Equity Interest</u>" means, with respect to any Person, (a) any share, capital stock, partnership or membership interest, joint venture interest, unit of participation or other similar interest (however designated) in such Person and (b) any option, warrant, purchase right, conversion right, exchange right or other Contract relating to the grant, issuance, exchange, conversion, redemption, purchase, repurchase, voting or transfer of any equity interest in such Person, or other security convertible, exchangeable or exercisable into or for equity securities of such Person or that has the right to vote on any matters on which the holders of equity securities of such Person are entitled to vote.

"<u>ERISA</u>" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

"<u>ERISA Affiliate</u>" means, at any relevant time, with respect to any entity, trade or business, any other entity, trade or business that is, or was at the relevant time, a member of a group described in Section 414(b), (c), (m) or (o) of the Code or Section 4001(b)(1) of ERISA that includes or included the first entity, trade or business, or that is, or was at the relevant time, a member of the same "controlled group" as the first entity, trade or business pursuant to Section 4001(a)(14) of ERISA.

"<u>Escrow Agent</u>" means Wilmington Trust, NA, a national banking association.

"<u>Escrow Agreement</u>" means that certain Escrow Agreement among the Escrow Agent, the Sellers Representative, and Buyer substantially in the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit F</u>.

"<u>Estimated Closing Consideration</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 3.05(a)</u>.

"<u>Expense Fund</u>" means $250,000.

"<u>FDA</u>" means U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

"<u>FDA Laws</u>" means the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and all similar federal, state and local laws, and all regulations promulgated under any of those laws, and all administrative and judicial actions respecting such laws, all as amended from time to time, and all U.S. Pharmacopeia ("<u>USP</u>") chapters related to the conduct of the Group Company's business, including but not limited to USP General Chapters related to quality and testing (<85>, <71>, <791>, <731>, <788>, <785>), to manufacturing (<1078>, <1083>, <1079>), and to packaging and storage (<659>, <660>, <661>).

"<u>Financial Statements</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.07</u>.

"<u>Financing</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 4.06(a)</u>.

"<u>Financing Commitments</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 4.06(a)</u>.

"<u>Financing Purposes</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 4.06(e)</u>.

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"<u>Flow-Through Tax Return</u>" means any federal, state, local or foreign Income Tax Return that reports income with respect to the Group Companies but with respect to which the direct or indirect beneficial owners of the Group Companies are required to pay the related Tax (including, for the avoidance of doubt, IRS Form 1065 and any similar state or local Tax form) and related Schedule K-1s.

"<u>Fraud</u>" means knowing and intentional common law fraud under Delaware law by a Person in the making of the representations and warranties set forth in <u>Article IV</u>, <u>Article V</u> or <u>Article VI</u> or in any certificates delivered by or on behalf of such Person pursuant to <u>Section 3.03(a)(i)</u> or <u>Section 3.03(e)(i)</u> (in each case, subject to the express limitations and qualifications therein) and specifically excluding claims based on constructive knowledge, unjust enrichment, recklessness, negligent misrepresentation, constructive fraud, promissory fraud, unfair dealings fraud, any tort or any similar theory.

"<u>Fundamental Representations</u>" means the representations and warranties of, as applicable, (a) the Seller Parties contained in <u>Section 5.01</u> (Status), <u>Section 5.02</u> (Power and Authority), <u>Section 5.03</u> (Enforceability), <u>Section</u> <u>5.04(a)</u> (No Violations), <u>Section 5.05(a)</u> (Ownership), <u>Section 5.07</u> (Brokers), <u>Section 5.08(a)</u> and <u>Section 5.08(b)</u> (Blocker Matters) and <u>Section 5.09</u> (Capitalization of Aggregator), or (b) the Company contained in contained in <u>Section 6.01</u> (Status), <u>Section 6.02</u> (Power and Authority) (other than the last sentence thereof), <u>Section 6.03</u> (Enforceability), <u>Sections 6.04(a)</u> (other than the last sentence thereof), <u>Section 6.04(c)</u> and <u>Section 6.04(d)</u> (Capitalization), <u>Section 6.05(a)</u>, <u>Section 6.05(b)</u> and <u>Section 6.05(c)</u> (Group Companies), <u>Section 6.06(a)</u> (No Violation; Consents and Approvals) and <u>Section 6.26</u> (Brokers).

<u>"GAAP</u>" means United States generally accepted accounting principles.

"<u>Governmental Authority</u>" means any United States or non-United States federal, state, provincial, or local governmental, administrative or regulatory entity, authority, commission, board, bureau, agency, court, instrumentality or political subdivision and any arbitration panel, mediator, tribunal or judicial body.

"<u>Group Company</u>" means the Company and each of its direct and indirect Subsidiaries.

"<u>Hazardous Substances</u>" means (i) any substance, material, or waste that is defined, listed or otherwise classified as a "pollutant," "contaminant," "solid waste," "hazardous waste," "hazardous material" or "hazardous substance" or words of similar import, and is regulated under any Environmental Law due to its toxic, hazardous, dangerous or deleterious properties or characteristics, (ii) petroleum and its refined products, (iii) polychlorinated biphenyls in regulated amounts, (iv) per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and (v) friable asbestos and asbestos-containing materials, lead, radon, and radioactive materials and substances.

"<u>HSR Act</u>" means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and any successor to such statute, rules or regulations.

"<u>Income Taxes</u>" means United States federal income Tax and any state, local or foreign net income Tax or any franchise or business profits Tax incurred in lieu of a Tax on net income.

"<u>Indemnification Agreement</u>" means an Indemnification Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit L</u>.

"<u>Independent Accountant</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 3.05(c)(i)</u>.

"<u>Information Security Reviews</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.21(c)</u>.

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"<u>Insurance Policies</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.16</u>.

"<u>Intellectual Property</u>" means all rights, title, and interest in and to all intellectual property rights of every kind and nature, whether registered or unregistered, throughout the world, including, without limitation, all copyrights, patents, patent applications, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade dress, logos, product designations, and all applications, registrations, and licenses thereof; all confidential information and trade secrets (whether or not patentable or registrable); Software; all social media accounts and handles; internet domain names; rights of publicity and privacy; and all goodwill associated with any of the foregoing.

"<u>Interim Financial Statements</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.05</u>.

"<u>Investment Committee</u>" means the committee of the Board of Directors of Buyer Parent established pursuant to, and governed by, the Investment Committee Charter, with the authority, composition, and responsibilities set forth therein.

"<u>Investment Committee Charter</u>" means the Investment Committee Charter in substantially the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit M</u>.

"<u>Knowledge</u>" (a) of the Company means the actual knowledge of David Sugarman, Jason Blaseg or Travis McNamara after reasonable investigation of such Person's direct reports and (b) of the Buyer Parties means the actual knowledge of Mark Ward, Michael Scarola or Marianne Lewis after reasonable investigation of such Person's direct reports.

"<u>Latest Balance Sheet</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.05</u>.

"<u>Latest Balance Sheet Date</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.05</u>.

"<u>Law</u>" means any United States or non-United States federal, state, local or municipal constitution, law (including common law), binding written guidance, act, ordinance, rule, regulation, code, statute, treaty or other requirement enacted, adopted, promulgated, issued, enforced or entered by any Governmental Authority (and interpretations of each of the foregoing), including (a) the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder by the Mine Safety and Health Administration; (b) the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, as amended; (c) all other federal, state, or local statutes regulations relating to mining, mineral extraction, or mine safety, reclamation, including those administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and any applicable state departments of natural resources, or mine safety; (d) the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including §1503 thereof relating to mine-safety disclosures; (e) zoning, land use and other laws affecting the Real Property, including, without limitation, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, and all insurance requirements affecting the Real Property, (f) FDA Laws; (g) the Consumer Product Safety Act and the Federal Hazardous Substances Act; and (h) all similar federal, state and local laws, and all regulations promulgated under any of those laws, and all administrative and judicial actions respecting such laws, all as amended from time to time.

"<u>Leased Real Property</u>" means all leasehold or subleasehold estates and other rights to use or occupy any land, buildings, structures, improvements, fixtures or other interest in real property held by the Group Companies.

"<u>Liability</u>" means any liability, claim, debt, penalty, fine, cost, expense, or other obligation of any kind, character or description, whether known or unknown, absolute or contingent, accrued or unaccrued, disputed or undisputed, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured, joint or several, due or to become due, vested or unvested, executory, determined, determinable or otherwise, and whether or not the same is required to be accrued on financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

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"<u>Lien</u>" means any lien, charge, mortgage, pledge, security interest, adverse claim, deed of trust, license, sublicense, option, right of first refusal, right of first offer, right-of-way, third party purchase right, equitable interest, mineral reservation, deed of restriction, easement, restriction on transfer, restrictive covenant, servitude, defect in title, condition, encroachment or other survey defect, adverse right or other encumbrance or similar right of others of any kind or nature, any filing or agreement to file a financing statement as debtor under the Uniform Commercial Code or any similar statute, or any other similar arrangement in real or personal property or other encumbrance.

"<u>Management Aggregator</u>" has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

"<u>Management Aggregator LLC Agreement</u>" means the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Management Aggregator, dated as of the Closing Date, in form and substance (a) consistent with the terms of the Buyer LLC Agreement and this Agreement and (b) otherwise customary for agreements of that nature and mutually agreed by each of David Sugarman and the Abrams Investors (which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed).

"<u>Management Contribution</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 1.06</u>.

"<u>Marketing Period</u>" means the period beginning on the date on which the Company shall have delivered the Required Financing Information to Buyer Parent and ending on the date (the "<u>Marketing Period Original End Date</u>") which is the earlier to occur of (i) the date that is twenty-five (25) Business Days following the date on which the Rights Offering Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC and (ii) the date that is one hundred twenty (120) days after the delivery of the Required Financing Information to Buyer Parent plus twenty-five (25) Business Days; provided, that if the Rights Offering Registration Statement has not been declared effective by the SEC on or prior to February 17, 2026, then the Marketing Period shall be extended to end on the date that is the later of (x) the Marketing Period Original End Date and (y) the date that is twenty-five (25) Business Days after the Company delivers to Buyer Parent the financial statements referenced in clause (b) of <u>Section 7.09</u> and consents of the accountants that prepared such financial statements to the use of such financial statements in a Registration Statement; provided, further, that (a) if the Company in good faith reasonably believes that it has provided the Required Financing Information to Buyer Parent and that the Marketing Period has commenced, it may deliver to Buyer Parent a written notice to that effect (stating when it believes it completed such delivery and when it believes such period has commenced), in which case the Marketing Period will be deemed to have commenced on the first (1<sup>st</sup>) Business Day immediately following such notice unless Buyer Parent, in good faith, reasonably believes the Marketing Period has not commenced and within three (3) Business Days after the Company's delivery of such notice, delivers a written notice to the Company to that effect (setting forth with reasonable specificity what Required Financing Information has not been provided) (provided that delivery of such notice from Buyer Parent to the Company will not prejudice the Company's right to assert that the Marketing Period has in fact commenced) and (b) Buyer Parent shall request effectiveness of the Rights Offering Registration Statement promptly after the date on which the SEC notifies the Buyer Parent that it will not review the Rights Offering Registration Statement or that it has no further comments on the Rights Offering Registration Statement.

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"<u>Material Adverse Effect</u>" means any change, effect, event, occurrence, state of facts or development ("<u>Effect</u>") that, when considered individually or in the aggregate, has had or would reasonably be expected to have, a material adverse effect on the (i) business, assets, liabilities, results of operations or financial condition of the Group Companies, taken as a whole, or (ii) the Company's ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby; <u>provided</u>, that any Effect to the extent attributable to any of the following shall not constitute, and shall not be taken into account in determining whether there has been a Material Adverse Effect described in clause (i) of this definition: (a) the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the announcement of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (b) the identity of any Buyer Party or any Affiliate thereof; (c) business or political conditions or conditions generally affecting the industry or segments therein in which the Group Companies participate, the U.S. economy as a whole or the capital, credit or financial markets in general, commodity costs or the markets in which the Group Companies operate, or in each case, any changes therein; (d) compliance with the express terms of, or the taking of any action expressly required by, this Agreement; (e) any change in GAAP or other accounting requirements or principles or any change in applicable Laws (including those related to import regulations and tariffs and labor and employment) or the interpretation or enforcement thereof by a Governmental Authority, in each case after the date of this Agreement, including any new Law and any material tariffs imposed under any Order; (f) any acts of war (whether or not declared), armed hostilities, sabotage or terrorism occurring after the date of this Agreement or the initiation, continuation, escalation or worsening of any such acts of war, armed hostilities, sabotage or terrorism threatened or underway as of the date of this Agreement; (g) any earthquakes, hurricanes, floods or other natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, disease outbreaks (including COVID-19) or public health emergencies, acts of God or force majeure events, or any escalation or worsening of any of the foregoing, whether or not occurring or commenced before or after the date of this Agreement and any mandate or guidance of any Governmental Authority or any actions taken by the Group Companies related to any of the foregoing; and (h) any failure by any of the Group Companies to meet any projections, estimates or budgets for any period prior to, on or after the date of this Agreement (provided, that any Effect underlying such failure, to the extent not otherwise excluded from this definition of Material Adverse Effect, shall be taken into account). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any Effect described in any of clauses (c), (e), (f) and (g) has a disproportionate effect on the business, financial condition, assets, liabilities, results of operations of the Group Companies relative to other participants in the industries in which the Group Companies operate, then the disproportionate impact of such Effect on the Group Companies may be taken into account for purposes of determining whether there has been a Material Adverse Effect described in clause (i) of this definition.

"<u>Material Contracts</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.19(a)</u>.

"<u>Material Customer</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.22</u>.

"<u>Material Supplier</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.22</u>.

"<u>Mineral Rights</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.25(b).</u>

"<u>Multiemployer Plan</u>" has the meaning set forth in Section 3(37) of ERISA or Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA.

"<u>Non-Recourse Party</u>" means, with respect to a Party, such Party's past, current or future Affiliates and its and their respective portfolio companies and its and their respective past, current or future direct or indirect directors, officers, employees, incorporators, members, partners, controlling persons, equityholders, agents, attorneys, advisors, representatives, successors and assigns, in each case which are not themselves Parties.

"<u>Objection Disputes</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 3.05(c)(i)</u>.

"<u>Objection Statement</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 3.05(c)(i)</u>.

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"<u>Open Source Software</u>" means all software (in source or object code form) or documentation that is subject to (A) a license or other agreement commonly referred to as an open source, free software, copyleft or community source code license (including any code or library licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License, GNU General Public License, GNU Lesser General Public License, BSD License, Apache Software License or any other public source code license arrangement) or (B) any other license or agreement that requires, as a condition of the use, modification or distribution of software subject to such license or agreement, that such software or other software linked with, called by, combined or distributed with such software be (1) disclosed, distributed, made available, offered, licensed or delivered in source code form, (2) licensed for the purpose of making derivative works, (3) licensed under terms that allow reverse engineering, reverse assembly or disassembly of any kind or (4) redistributable at no charge, including any license defined as an open source license by the Open Source Initiative as set forth on www.opensource.org.

"<u>Order</u>" means any award, decision, final determination, settlement agreement, injunction, restraining order, condemnation, expropriation or other proceeding in eminent domain, judgment, decree, writ, order, subpoena or verdict entered, issued, made or rendered by any court, administrative agency or other Governmental Authority.

"<u>Organizational Documents</u>" means (a) any certificate or articles of incorporation, bylaws, certificate or articles of formation, operating agreement or partnership agreement, (b) any documents comparable to those described in clause (a) as may be applicable pursuant to any Law and (c) any amendment or modification to any of the foregoing.

"<u>Outside Date</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 14.01(f)</u>.

"<u>Owned Real Property</u>" means all land, together with all buildings, structures, improvements and fixtures located thereon, and all easements and other rights and interests appurtenant thereto, owned by any of the Group Companies.

"<u>Parent Stock</u>" means the common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, of Buyer Parent.

"<u>Party</u>" or "<u>Parties</u>" has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

"<u>Payoff Letters</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 7.12(d)</u>.

"<u>Permits</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.17</u>.

"<u>Permitted Liens</u>" means (a) statutory liens for current Taxes or other governmental charges not yet due and payable or the amount or validity of which is being contested in good faith by appropriate Proceedings by the Group Companies, and in each case, for which adequate reserves have been established or maintained on the Group Companies' books in accordance with GAAP; (b) mechanics', carriers', workers', repairers' and similar statutory liens arising or incurred in the ordinary course of business for amounts not yet due and payable or which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, and in each case, for which adequate reserves with respect thereto have been established and maintained on the Group Companies' books in accordance with GAAP; (c) zoning, entitlement, building and other land use regulations imposed by any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over Real Property which are not violated by, and which do not adversely interfere in any material respect with, the use, occupancy, or operation of the Real Property; (d) covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements and other similar matters of record affecting title to the Real Property which do not adversely interfere in any material respect with the use, occupancy or operation or use of the Real Property; (e) liens arising under worker's compensation, unemployment insurance, social security, retirement and similar legislation to the extent amounts due in connection therewith are not yet due and payable; (f) purchase money liens and liens securing rental payments under capital lease arrangements incurred in the ordinary course of business; (g) non-exclusive licenses of Intellectual Property granted in the ordinary course of business and (i) each item set forth on <u>Schedule 13.01(a)</u>.

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"<u>Person</u>" means an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited partnership, corporation, limited liability company, business trust, joint stock corporation, estate, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture, Governmental Authority, Union or other legal or entity of any nature.

"<u>Personal Information</u>" means any data or other information that, alone or in combination with other information is linked or could reasonably be linked with a natural person, including all information defined or described by any Group Company, as "personal data," "personal information," "personally identifiable information," "sensitive personal information," "genetic information," "biometric information," "PII" or any similar term under applicable Law.

"<u>Plans</u>" means any employee benefit plan, program, policy, practices, or other arrangement providing benefits to any current or former employee, officer, director, individual independent contractor, individual consultant, temporary employee, leased employee and any other individual service provider of the Group Companies or any beneficiary or dependent thereof that is sponsored or maintained by the Group Companies or to which the Group Companies contributes, may have any obligation, contingent or currently, to contribute, regardless of whether written, including without limitation any employee welfare benefit plan within the meaning of Section 3(1) of ERISA (regardless of whether such plan is subject to ERISA), any employee pension benefit plan within the meaning of Section 3(2) of ERISA (regardless of whether such plan is subject to ERISA) and any retirement, severance, termination, retention, stay-on, change of control, transaction, executive compensation, employment, individual contractor or consultant, bonus, profit-sharing, incentive, health, medical, surgical, hospital, indemnity, welfare, sickness, accident, disability, death, apprenticeship, training, day care, scholarship, tuition reimbursement, education, adoption assistance, prepaid legal services, termination, unemployment, vacation or other paid time off, fringe benefit, or other similar plan, fund, program, policy, agreement, or arrangement.

"<u>Post-Closing Tax Period</u>" means any taxable period that begins after the Closing Date and the portion of any Straddle Period beginning after the Closing Date.

"<u>Pre-Closing Tax Period</u>" means any taxable periods ending on or before the Closing Date and the portion through the end of the Closing Date for any taxable period that includes (but does not end on) the Closing Date.

"<u>Privacy Laws</u>" mean all applicable Laws that govern the Processing of Personal Information or governing privacy, data security, data or security breach notification, including, as applicable: (i) Executive Order 1147 of February 28, 2024, on "Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern" and its implementing regulations; (ii) Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission; (iii) the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, the Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988; (iv) the California Invasion of Privacy Act, and all other state laws regulating wiretapping or interception or recording of communications; (v) the Stored Communications Act; (vi) the California Consumer Privacy Act and all other United States state privacy Laws; (vii) Washington's My Health My Data Act and other United States state Laws relating to health privacy; (viii) the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act and other Laws regulating biometric data; (ix) the CAN-SPAM Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and all other Laws concerning marketing and advertising; and the transmission of marketing or commercial messages through any means; and (x) the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.

"<u>Privacy Requirements</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.21(a)</u>.

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"<u>Proceeding</u>" means any action, arbitration, hearing, lawsuit, legal proceeding, litigation, grievance, charge, complaint, administrative enforcement proceeding, examination, inquiry, mediation, or other proceeding (whether administrative, judicial, civil, criminal or investigative, whether formal or informal, whether public or private) or, to the Knowledge of the Company, any audit or investigation commenced, brought, conducted or heard by or before, or otherwise involving, any Governmental Authority.

"<u>Process</u>" means the following operations or set of operations which is performed on data or sets or data: collection, recording, organization, access, storage, distribution, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination, transfer or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, blocking, erasure or destruction.

"<u>Professional Services Agreement</u>" means that certain Professional Services Agreement, dated as of July 19, 2021, by and between Emerald Lake Capital Management, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, and US Salt, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

"<u>Professional Services Agreement Termination Agreement</u>" means that certain Professional Services Agreement Termination Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit G.</u>

"<u>Prohibited Financing Amendment</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 7.12(b)</u>.

"<u>Qualified Termination</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 14.03(a)</u>.

"<u>R&W Policy</u>" means a buyer-side representations and warranties insurance policy issued to Buyer by Ryan Transactional Risk in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in the form provided the Company on the date hereof.

"<u>Real Property</u>" means the Leased Real Property and the Owned Real Property.

"<u>Real Property Leases</u>" means all leases, subleases, licenses, concessions and other agreements (written or oral) pursuant to which the Group Companies hold any Leased Real Property, including the right to all security deposits and other amounts and instruments deposited by or on behalf of the applicable Group Company thereunder.

"<u>Reference Date</u>" means December 31, 2022.

"<u>Registration Rights Agreement</u>" means the Registration Rights Agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit H</u>.

"<u>Regulatory Documentation</u>" means, with respect to the Group Companies, the Company Products or the business of the Group Companies, (a) all regulatory filings or reports, underlying data, datasets and supporting documents (including copies of all correspondence between any of Group Company and the applicable Governmental Authority), (b) all records required to be maintained by the Group Companies under FDA Laws governing record keeping or reporting, including all annual and safety reports, and FDA notices of inspectional observations (including any responses to such reports), (c) complaint, adverse event and medical inquiry files required to be maintained by applicable FDA Laws, and (d) any other datasets, source documents and all supporting materials and information, whether or not created or developed for submission to a Governmental Authority, whether hard copies or electronic copies, maintained under FDA Laws.

"<u>Release</u>" means any releasing, spilling, discharging, disposing, leaking, pumping, injecting, pouring, emitting, leaching or migrating into the environment, including ambient air, surface water, groundwater, sediment and surface or subsurface strata.

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"<u>Relevant Persons</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.12</u>.

"<u>Remedial Action</u>" means any or all actions, to the extent required under Environmental Law, to (i) clean up, remove, treat, or otherwise address any Hazardous Substance, (ii) prevent the Release or threat of Release, or minimize the further Release, of any Hazardous Substance, (iii) perform pre-remedial studies and investigations or post-remedial monitoring and care, or (iv) correct or otherwise address any non-compliance with Environmental Laws or permits required under Environmental Laws.

"<u>Restricted Cash</u>" means any cash which is not freely usable because it is subject to restriction or limitation on use by Law or Contract in effect at 12:01 a.m. (Chicago time) on the Closing Date.

"<u>Rollover Value</u>" means $323,729,381.59.

"<u>Sanctioned Country</u>" means a country or territory that is the subject of comprehensive sanctions by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (which, as of the date hereof, means Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and the Crimea, so-called Donetsk People's Republic, and so-called Luhansk People's Republic regions of Ukraine).

"<u>Sanctioned Person</u>" means any Person (i) listed on any list of designated or blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of Treasury or any other applicable Governmental Authority; (ii) located, ordinarily resident, or organized under the Laws of a Sanctioned Country; (iii) that is the government or any agency or instrumentality of the government of a Sanctioned Country or Venezuela; or (iv) that is 50 percent or greater owned, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly, or otherwise controlled by any Persons described in clauses (i) – (iii) of this definition.

"<u>Securities Act</u>" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

"<u>Seller Material Adverse Effect</u>" means a material adverse effect on the ability of any Seller Party to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or perform on a timely basis all of its obligations hereunder.

"<u>Sellers Representative</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 15.14(a)</u>.

"<u>Software</u>" means computer software programs and databases, including all source code, object code, firmware, specifications, designs and documentation therefor.

"<u>Straddle Period</u>" means any taxable period that includes (but does not end on) the Closing Date.

"<u>Subject Courts</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 15.09(d)</u>.

"<u>Subsidiary</u>" or "<u>Subsidiaries</u>" of any Person means any other Person in which such Person (either alone or through or together with any other Subsidiaries), owns, directly or indirectly, fifty percent (50%) or more of the stock or other equity or ownership interests.

"<u>Sugarman Employment Agreement</u>" means that certain Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of the date hereof and effective as of the Closing Date, by and between US Salt, LLC and David Sugarman.

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"<u>Systems</u>" means all networks, servers, switches, endpoints, Software, platforms, electronics, websites, storage, firmware, hardware, and related information technology or outsourced services, and all electronic connections between them, that are owned, or controlled by the Group Companies.

"<u>Tax Return</u>" means any declaration, estimate, return, report, information statement, schedule, or other document (including any related or supporting information) with respect to Taxes that is filed or required to be filed with any Taxing Authority, including any attachment thereto and amendment thereof.

"<u>Taxes</u>" or "<u>Tax</u>" means all United States or non-United States federal, provincial, territorial, state, municipal, local or other taxes, imposts, and assessments in the nature of a tax including, without limitation, ad valorem, capital, capital stock, customs and import duties, disability, documentary stamp, employment, excise, franchise, gains, goods and services, gross income, gross receipts, income, intangible, inventory, license, mortgage recording, net income, occupation, payroll, personal property, production, profits, property, real property, alternative or add-on minimum, recording, rent, sales, social security, stamp, transfer, transfer gains, unemployment, use, value added, windfall profits, estimated, and withholding, together with any interest, additions, fines or penalties with respect thereto.

"<u>Tax Amount</u>" means an amount equal to the unpaid Income Taxes of Blocker and of the Group Companies as of the Closing Date for the taxable period (or portion thereof) ending on and including the Closing Date (or any prior taxable period for which such Taxes are not yet due) and solely for the jurisdictions in which Blocker or the Group Companies have historically filed Income Tax Returns, calculated in accordance with past practice (including reporting positions, elections, and accounting methods) of Blocker and the Group Companies in preparing Income Tax Returns (other than any changes required to conform to the *One Big Beautiful Bill Act* that are effective for such period) and, for purposes of calculating any such Income Taxes: (i) all Transaction Tax Deductions shall be taken into account to the maximum extent permitted by Law in the Pre-Closing Tax Period, applying the seventy percent (70%) safe-harbor election under Revenue Procedure 2011-29 to any "success based fees," (ii) any Income Taxes attributable to transactions occurring outside the ordinary course of business on the Closing Date and after the time of the Closing or with respect to the Buyer Parties' financing shall be excluded, (iii) any liabilities for accruals or reserves established or required to be established under GAAP for contingent Income Taxes or with respect to uncertain Tax positions shall be excluded, (iv) any deferred Income Tax liabilities shall be excluded, (v) the deduction for state and local Income Taxes imposed on the Group Companies attributable to a Pre-Closing Tax Period (including the pre-closing portion of a Straddle Period) shall be allocated to the same Pre-Closing Tax period for the purposes of this Agreement regardless of when such Income Taxes are actually paid or accrued by the applicable entity, (vi) any Tax elections made or actions taken after the Closing that have the effect of accelerating income or Taxes or deferring deductions with respect to a taxable period (or portion thereof) ending on or before the Closing Date shall not be taken into account, and (vii) any deductions or credits for bonus depreciation and research and development or other relevant items permitted to be claimed in a Pre-Closing Tax Period (by election or otherwise) shall be taken into account to the maximum extent permitted by the *One Big Beautiful Bill Act*.

"<u>Taxing Authority</u>" means the Internal Revenue Service and any other Governmental Authority that has the right to impose or collect Taxes.

"<u>Termination Fee</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 14.03(a)</u>.

"<u>Trade Approvals</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.27</u>.

"<u>Trade Laws</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.27</u>.

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"<u>Transaction Expenses</u>" means, to the extent unpaid as of immediately prior to the Closing, (a) all fees and expenses payable, or subject to reimbursement (whether accrued or not and whether the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has been billed for such expenses), by the Group Companies or Blocker in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including the Pre-Closing Reorganization), including fees and expenses payable to Kirkland & Ellis LLP, K&L Gates LLP, Alvarez & Marsal, and any other outside legal counsel, accountants or financial or other advisors engaged by the Group Companies in connection with the sale process and the documentation and negotiation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (b) any fees and expenses payable by any of the Group Companies pursuant to the Professional Services Agreement, (c) all transaction bonuses, discretionary bonuses, change-in-control awards, retention payments, severance or other similar payments or benefits, if any, payable by the Group Companies to any current or former officers, directors, employees and individual independent contractors of the Group Companies arising from or in connection with this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (other than (i) any such bonuses, awards, payments, severances or benefits awarded by the Group Companies following the Closing or at the Closing at the direction of the Buyer Party or by any Buyer Party at any time and (ii) any entitlements arising under the Sugarman Employment Agreement), and any employer-side payroll Taxes attributable thereto, (d) the costs of the D&O Tail, (e) fifty percent (50%) of Transfer Taxes, (f) fifty percent (50%) of the premium payable with respect to the R&W Policy and (g) all reasonably documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Abrams Investors in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement that the Abrams Investors determine in their sole discretion, acting in good faith, are attributable to their role as a Seller Party.

"<u>Transaction Tax Deductions</u>" means, without duplication and regardless of by whom or when paid, any Tax deductions of the Group Companies to the extent "more likely than not" deductible in a period (or portion of a Straddle Period) ending on or before the Closing Date arising as a result of or that are otherwise attributable to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including any Tax deductions attributable to any of the following: (a) the payment of the Transaction Expenses (including amounts that would have been Transaction Expenses but were paid prior to the Closing), (b) any stay bonuses, sale bonuses, change in control payments, retention payments, or similar payments made or to be made by the any Group Company in connection with or resulting from the Closing, including any employer-side payroll Taxes attributable thereto, (c) any costs, expenses or other liabilities included in the calculation of Working Capital or Debt, (d) any fees, expenses, and interest (including amounts treated as interest for U.S. federal Income Tax purposes), original issue discount, unamortized financing costs, breakage fees, tender premiums, consent fees, redemption, retirement, or make-whole payments, defeasance in excess of par or similar payments arising from the repayment of indebtedness, and (e) any other fees, costs, or expenses incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including any legal, accounting, and investment banking fees, costs, and expenses, including all costs and expenses of the Independent Accountant); provided that the Transaction Tax Deductions shall be computed assuming all available elections under Revenue Procedure 2011-29, 2011-18 IRB to treat seventy percent (70%) of any success-based fees as deductible in the taxable year that included the Closing Date for U.S. federal Income Tax purposes.

"<u>Transfer Taxes</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 9.02</u>.

"<u>Union</u>" means any labor union, trade union or other employee representative body representing any employees of the Group Companies.

"<u>US Salt Oversight Committee</u>" means the committee of the Board of Directors of Buyer Parent established pursuant to, and governed by, the US Salt Oversight Committee Charter, with the authority, composition, and responsibilities set forth therein.

"<u>US Salt Oversight Committee Charter</u>" means the US Salt Oversight Committee Charter in substantially the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit N</u>.

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"<u>Voting Agreement</u>" means the Voting Agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit I</u>.

"<u>Working Capital</u>" means, as of 12:01 a.m. on the Closing Date, (a) current assets of the Group Companies (excluding the Cash Amount, Income Tax assets and deferred Tax assets and including long-term stores (spare parts inventory) and asset account), minus (b) current liabilities of the Group Companies (excluding deferred Tax liabilities, Income Tax liabilities, lease liabilities, and current liabilities constituting Debt or Transaction Expenses), in each case, calculated on a consolidated basis in accordance with the Accounting Principles. The Working Capital Schedule includes an illustrative example of the calculation of Working Capital (including any such specific adjustments thereto for purposes of calculating Working Capital) as of the close of business on September 30, 2025.

"<u>Working Capital Deficit</u>" means the amount by which the Working Capital is less than the Working Capital Target.

"<u>Working Capital Schedule</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 3.06(a)</u>.

"<u>Working Capital Surplus</u>" means the amount by which the Working Capital is greater than the Working Capital Target.

"<u>Working Capital Target</u>" means $16,287,021.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.02 <u>Other Definitional Provisions</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in any Schedule or Exhibit or in any certificate delivered pursuant hereto, unless the context otherwise requires.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Terms defined in the singular shall have a comparable meaning when used in the plural, and vice versa.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All references to "$" in this Agreement shall be deemed references to United States dollars. For purposes of calculating the Estimated Closing Consideration and the Closing Consideration or any component thereof, any amounts not originally denominated in United States dollars will be converted to United States dollars using the exchange rate published in the Wall Street Journal on the day prior to the day on which the Estimated Closing Statement is delivered.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Accounting terms which are not otherwise defined in this Agreement have the meanings given to them by GAAP. To the extent that the definition of an accounting term defined in this Agreement is inconsistent with the meaning of such term under GAAP, the definition set forth in this Agreement will control.

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<u>TERMINATION</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.01 <u>Termination</u>. This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Closing as follows and only as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; by mutual written consent of Buyer and the Company;

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; by Buyer, upon written notice to the Company, if there has been a violation or breach by the Seller Parties or the Company of any covenant, agreement, obligation, representation or warranty contained in this Agreement which has prevented, or would prevent, the satisfaction of any condition set forth in <u>Article X</u> and (i) such violation or breach has not been waived by Buyer; (ii) Buyer has provided written notice to the Company and the Sellers Representative of such violation or breach; and (iii) the applicable Seller Party or the Company, as the case may be, has not cured such violation or breach by the earlier of (x) twenty (20) Business Days after receiving written notice thereof from Buyer and (y) the Outside Date; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, Buyer shall not be entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this <u>Section 14.01(b)</u> if there has been a breach or violation by any Buyer Party of any representation, warranty, covenant, agreement or obligation contained herein and such breach or violation shall have prevented, or would prevent, satisfaction of any condition set forth in <u>Article XI</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; by the Company, upon written notice to Buyer, if there has been a violation or breach by any Buyer Party of any covenant, agreement, obligation, representation or warranty contained in this Agreement which has prevented, or would prevent, the satisfaction of any condition to set forth in <u>Article XI</u> and (i) such violation or breach has not been waived in writing by the Company; (ii) the Company has provided written notice to Buyer of such violation or breach; and (iii) the applicable Buyer Party has not cured such violation or breach by the earlier of (x) twenty (20) Business Days after receiving written notice thereof from the Company and (y) the Outside Date; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, the Company shall not be entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this <u>Section 14.01(c)</u> if there has been a breach or violation by the Company or the Seller Parties of any representation, warranty, covenant, agreement or obligation contained herein and such breach or violation shall have prevented, or would prevent, satisfaction of any condition set forth in <u>Article X</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; by the Company, if (i) all conditions set forth in <u>Article X</u> have been satisfied or waived in writing by Buyer (other than those conditions that by their terms are to be satisfied at the Closing (which, for the avoidance of doubt, includes the condition set forth in <u>Section 10.07</u>), which would be capable of being satisfied at the Closing were the Closing to occur on the date of such termination), (ii) the Company and the Sellers Representative have provided irrevocable written notice to Buyer stating that the Company and the Seller Parties are ready, willing and able to consummate the Closing when required pursuant to <u>Section 3.01</u> and (iii) the Buyer Parties have failed to consummate the Closing within three (3) Business Days following receipt of such notice;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; by either Buyer or the Company, upon written notice to the other, if any Governmental Authority shall have enacted, promulgated, issued, entered or enforced any Law or Order permanently enjoining, restraining or prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, which shall have become final and non-appealable; 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;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; by either Buyer or the Company, upon written notice to the other, if the Closing shall not have occurred prior to 11:59 p.m. (Chicago time) on the date that is 270 days after the date hereof (as may be extended in accordance with the following proviso, the "<u>Outside Date</u>"); provided, however, that if the conditions set forth in <u>Sections 10.04</u> and <u>11.03</u> have not been satisfied as of the Outside Date, and all other conditions set forth in <u>Article X</u> and <u>Article XI</u> (other than those conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied by actions taken at the Closing, but which conditions would be satisfied if the Closing were to occur on such date) are then satisfied or have been waived, the Outside Date shall be automatically extended by thirty (30) days; and provided that this Agreement may not be terminated under this <u>Section 14.01(f)</u> by Buyer, if any Buyer Party is in breach or violation of any representation, warranty, covenant, agreement or obligation contained herein and such breach or violation shall have proximately caused the failure of the Closing to occur prior to the Outside Date, or by the Company, if the Company or any Seller Party is in breach or violation of any representation, warranty, covenant, agreement or obligation contained herein and such breach or violation shall have proximately caused the failure of the Closing to occur prior to the Outside Date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Effect of Termination</u>. If Buyer or the Company validly terminates this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01</u>, this Agreement shall forthwith become void, and all rights and obligations of the Parties hereunder shall terminate, without any liability or obligation of any Party to any other Party, except that <u>Section 7.12(e)</u>, this <u>Section 14.02</u>, <u>Section 14.03</u> and <u>Article XV</u> (other than <u>Section 15.10</u>) shall survive the termination of this Agreement; provided that, subject to <u>Section 14.03</u>, the termination of this Agreement shall not affect any liability on the part of any Party to any other Party for any willful material breach of any covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement prior to such termination or for Fraud.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.03 <u>Termination Fee</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If this Agreement is validly terminated by the Company pursuant to <u>Section 14.01(c)</u> or <u>Section 14.01(d)</u> (each, a "<u>Qualified Termination</u>"), then Buyer shall pay, or cause to be paid, to the Company an amount of $40,837,500 (such payment, the "<u>Termination Fee</u>") by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated in writing by Company, within five (5) Business Days immediately following the receipt by Buyer of the Company's notice of termination of this Agreement. If Buyer is required to pay the Termination Fee (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or as agreed in a final settlement agreement entered into by Buyer and the Company) and does not pay, or cause to be paid, the Termination Fee by the tenth (10<sup>th</sup>) Business Day after the termination of this Agreement, in addition to the Termination Fee, Buyer shall (i) pay, or cause to be paid, to the Company interest on the Termination Fee at a rate of 5.15% per annum from the date of such termination to the date the Termination Fee is actually paid to the Company ("<u>Interest</u>") and (ii) reimburse the Company for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket fees and expenses (including reasonable and documented out-of-pocket attorney's fees and expenses and court costs) incurred by the Company in enforcing its right to receive, and collecting, the Termination Fee ("<u>Collection Costs</u>"), up to an aggregate amount that, when taken together with interest that is due and payable, equals $1,361,250.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or otherwise, (i) in the event a Qualified Termination occurs, receipt of the Termination Fee if due and payable hereunder and, if payable pursuant to <u>Section 14.03(a)</u>, Interest and Collection Costs, enforcement of the obligations of Buyer pursuant to <u>Section 7.12(e)</u> and <u>Section 15.03</u> and the claims under Confidentiality Agreement shall be the sole and exclusive remedies of the Seller Parties, the Company, the Sellers Representative, and their respective direct and indirect equity holders and Affiliates, against the Buyer Parties and their respective Affiliates, the Debt Financing Sources and any arranger, agent or other representative of the foregoing, or any of the respective direct or indirect, former, current or future, Affiliates, general or limited partners, equityholders, managers, members, directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, advisors or assignees of the foregoing (collectively, the "<u>Buyer Group Members</u>") for any loss suffered as a result of any breach of this Agreement or the failure of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be consummated, and (ii) except for receipt of the Termination Fee if due and payable hereunder and, if payable pursuant to <u>Section 14.03(a)</u>, Interest and Collection Costs, liability for the obligations of Buyer pursuant to <u>Section 7.12(e)</u> and <u>Section 15.03</u> and claims under the Confidentiality Agreement, no Buyer Group Member shall have any Liability to the Company, the Seller Parties, the Sellers Representative or any of their respective equity holders or Affiliates, or to any of the representatives of any of the foregoing, relating to or arising out of this Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the Debt Financing or Equity Financing), any breach of this Agreement or any failure of such transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be consummated, in each case, whether based on contract, tort or strict liability, by the enforcement of any assessment, by any Proceeding, by virtue of any applicable Law or otherwise and whether by or through attempted piercing of the corporate veil, by or through any Proceeding by or on behalf of a Party or another Person or otherwise; <u>provided</u> that nothing in this <u>Section 14.03</u> shall limit the right of the Seller Parties, the Company, the Sellers Representative or any of their respective direct and indirect equity holders or Affiliates to bring or maintain any Proceeding in accordance with this Agreement for an injunction, specific performance or other equitable relief prior to the termination of this Agreement.

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Parties hereto acknowledge that (i) the agreements contained in this <u>Section 14.03</u> are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) the Termination Fee is not a penalty, but is liquidated damages, in a reasonable amount that will compensate the Company in the circumstances in which such fee is payable for the efforts and resources expended and opportunities foregone while negotiating this Agreement and in reliance on this Agreement and on the expectation of the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, which amount would otherwise be impossible to calculate with precision, and (iii) without these agreements, the Parties would not enter into this Agreement. In no event shall a Termination Fee be payable more than once.

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<u>GENERAL PROVISIONS</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Notices</u>. All notices, demands and other communications to be given or delivered under or by reason of the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when (i) personally delivered, (ii) one (1) Business Day after deposit with Federal Express or similar nationally reputable overnight courier service, (iii) on the date sent by electronic mail (if not returned as undeliverable), or (iv) three (3) Business Days after being mailed by first class mail, return receipt requested. Notices, demands and communications to the Parties shall, unless another address is specified in writing, be sent to the addresses indicated below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; if to a Buyer Party (or the Company after Closing) to:

2648 International Blvd

Suite 301

Oakland, CA 94601

Email: [redacted]; [redacted]

Attention: Mark Ward and Marianne Lewis

with a copy to (which notice shall not constitute notice):

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP

919 Third Ave.

New York, NY 10022

Attention: David A. Curtiss

Email: david.curtiss@srz.com

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP

444 West Lake Street, Suite 4000

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Attention: Heidi Steele

Email: hsteele@mwe.com

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; if to the Sellers Representative or any Seller Party (other than the Abrams Investors), to:

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c/o Emerald Lake Capital Management

233 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 650

Santa Monica, CA 90401

Attention: Daniel Lukas, Russell Hammond and Stephen Burhenn

Email: [redacted], [redacted], and [redacted]

with a copy to (which notice shall not constitute notice):

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

333 West Wolf Point Plaza

Chicago, Illinois 60654

Attention: Jeffrey B. Kaplan, P.C.

Email: jeffrey.kaplan@kirkland.com

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

601 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Attention: Tamar Donikyan

Email: tamar.donikyan@kirkland.com

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; if to the Abrams Investors, to:

c/o Abrams Capital

222 Berkeley Street, 21st Floor

Boston, MA 02116

Attention: Alison Bomberg

Email: [redacted]; [redacted]

with a copy to (which notice shall not constitute notice):

Ropes & Gray LLP

Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02199-3600

Attention: Sarah Schaffer Raux

Email: sarah.schafferraux@ropesgray.com

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.02 <u>Entire Agreement</u>. This Agreement (including the Exhibits and Schedules) and the Ancillary Agreements together contain the entire understanding of the Parties and their respective Affiliates in respect of the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior agreements and understandings (oral or written) between the Parties and their respective Affiliates with respect to such subject matter, other than the Confidentiality Agreement. The Disclosure Schedule, Exhibits and Schedules constitute a part hereof as though set forth in full above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.03&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u> </u><u>Expenses</u>. Except as otherwise provided herein (including the following sentence), each Party shall pay such Party's own fees and expenses, including such Party's own counsel fees, incurred in connection with, relating to, or arising out of, this Agreement, the negotiation, preparation, execution and delivery of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. Regardless of whether the Closing occurs, the Buyer Parties shall be responsible for, and to the extent necessary shall reimburse the Company for, all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Company and its Subsidiaries in connection with the preparation of any audited financial statements intended to be used in connection with any Registration Statement or other filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any securities exchange.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.04<u>Amendment; Waiver</u>. This Agreement may not be modified, amended, supplemented or restated, except by written instrument executed by Buyer, the Company, the Sellers Representative and the Abrams Investors; provided that <u>Section 14.03</u>, this proviso, <u>Section 15.08(b)</u>, <u>Section 15.09(c)</u>, <u>Section 15.09(d)</u> and <u>Section 15.15(b)</u>, <u>Section 15.05</u> and <u>Section 15.16</u> to the extent relating to the Debt Financing Sources and any other provision of this Agreement, the amendment or modification of which has the effect of modifying such provisions may not be amended in a manner adverse to the Debt Financing Sources party to the Debt Financing Commitment without the prior written consent of such Debt Financing Sources. No failure to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right, power or privilege under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder preclude the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. No waiver of any breach of any provision shall be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other provision, nor shall any waiver be implied from any course of dealing between the Parties. No extension of time for performance of any obligations or other acts hereunder or under any other agreement shall be deemed to be an extension of the time for performance of any other obligations or any other acts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.05 <u>Binding Effect; Assignment</u>. The rights and obligations of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Except as expressly provided herein, the rights and obligations of this Agreement may not be assigned by a Party hereto without the prior written consent of Buyer and the Sellers' Representative; <u>provided</u>, that the Buyer Parties may, without the consent of the Sellers' Representative, assign their rights hereunder to their respective Affiliates or, after the Closing, to any third party who purchases, directly or indirectly, a majority of the equity interests or assets of Buyer or the Company, but no such assignment shall relieve the Buyer Parties of their obligations hereunder; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that the Buyer Parties and, after the Closing, the Company may, without the consent of the Sellers' Representative, assign any or all of their respective rights and interests hereunder to the Debt Financing Sources and any other secured lenders or refinancing lenders as collateral security, but no such assignment shall relieve the Buyer Parties or the Company of its obligations hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.06 <u>Counterparts</u>. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts (including by means of electronically transmitted portable document format (pdf) signature pages), each of which shall be an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.07&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Interpretation; Schedules</u>. When a reference is made in this Agreement to the Preamble or Recitals or an Article, Section, clause, Schedule or Exhibit, such reference shall be deemed to be to the Preamble or Recitals to this Agreement or to an Article, Section, clause, Schedule or Exhibit of this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated. Whenever the words "include," "includes" or "including" are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words "without limitation." Words of one gender shall be held to include the other gender as the context requires. The word "or" shall be disjunctive and is not intended to be exclusive unless expressly indicated otherwise. The words "herein," "hereof," "hereunder" or "hereby" and similar terms are to be deemed to refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any specific section, except where the context otherwise requires. The use of the phrase "ordinary course of business" shall mean "ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, including with respect to frequency, duration, cost and quantity". The headings contained herein and on the Schedules are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement or the Schedules. Unless otherwise specified herein, references to any statute, listing rule, rule, standard, regulation, or other law include a reference to the corresponding rules and regulations and each of them as amended, modified, supplemented, consolidated, replaced or rewritten from time to time. References to any section of any statute, listing rule, rule, standard, regulation, or other law include any successor to such section. The word "extent" in the phrase "to the extent" shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply "if". References to "written" or "in writing" include in electronic form. References to any Contract (including this Agreement) or Organizational Document are to the Contract or Organizational Document as amended, modified, supplemented, or replaced from time to time, unless otherwise stated (subject to any restrictions on amendments or modifications set forth in this Agreement). References to this Agreement include the Schedules and Exhibits. References to any Person include such Person's predecessors or successors, whether by merger, consolidation, amalgamation, reorganization or otherwise, and permitted assigns. Any information set forth in one section of the Disclosure Schedule will be deemed to apply to other sections of the Disclosure Schedule to which its relevance is reasonably apparent from the face of such disclosure (notwithstanding the omission of a reference or cross-reference thereto). The specification of any dollar amount in the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement or the inclusion of any specific item in the Disclosure Schedules is not intended to imply that such amounts, or higher or lower amounts, or the items so included, are or are not required to be disclosed, and no Party shall use the fact of the setting of such amounts or the fact of the inclusion of any such item in the Disclosure Schedules, in and of itself, in any dispute or controversy with any other Party as to whether any obligation, item or matter not described herein or included in a Disclosure Schedules is or is not required to be disclosed (including whether such amounts or items are required to be disclosed as material). The information contained in the Disclosure Schedules is disclosed solely for the purposes of this Agreement, and no information contained therein shall be deemed to be an admission by any Party to any third party of any matter whatsoever, including of any violation of Law or breach of any agreement. If the date specified for giving any notice or taking any action is not a Business Day (or if the period during which any notice is required to be given or any action taken expires on a date which is not a Business Day), then the date for giving such notice or taking such action (and the expiration date of such period during which notice is required to be given or action taken) shall be the next date which is a Business Day.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.08 <u>Governing Law; Interpretation</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed for all purposes by the internal substantive Laws of the State of Delaware applicable to contracts executed and to be wholly performed within Delaware, without regard to choice of law or conflict of law principles that would require the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any claim, dispute, action and cause of action (whether in Law or in equity, whether in contract or in tort or otherwise) involving any Debt Financing Party in any way relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby, including any claim, dispute, action or cause of action arising out of or relating in any way to the Debt Financing or the performance thereof, shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the applicable laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.09&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Forum Selection; Consent to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any Proceeding based upon, arising out of, or relating to, this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby (including in respect of the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Agreement) and all claims or causes of action (whether in contract or in tort) that may be based upon, arise out of, or relate to this Agreement, or the negotiation, execution or performance of this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be brought exclusively and determined in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and any state appellate court therefrom within the State of Delaware (or, only if the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware does not have or declines to accept jurisdiction over a particular matter, any federal court within the State of Delaware and any appellate courts therefrom) (the "<u>Designated Courts</u>"), and the Parties accept the exclusive jurisdiction of the Designated Courts for the purpose of any such Proceeding; provided that a final judgment against any Party in any Proceeding may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit, action or proceeding on the judgment, or in any other manner provided by or pursuant to the laws of such other jurisdiction. Each Party agrees that service of any process, summons, notice, or document by United States registered mail addressed to such Party in accordance with <u>Section 15.01</u> shall be effective service of process for any such Proceeding brought against such Party in any such Designated Court.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition, each Party hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by Law, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any Proceeding based upon, arising out of, or relating to, this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby in any Designated Court or any judgment entered by any of the Designated Courts and hereby further irrevocably waives any claim that any such Proceeding brought in the Designated Courts has been brought in an inconvenient forum.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF, BE BASED UPON, OR RELATE TO, THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, BASED UPON, OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING ANY ACTION ARISING OUT OF THE DEBT FINANCING OR THE DEBT FINANCING COMMITMENT) OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY AGREES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (I) NO OTHER PARTY, NOR ANY REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF A PROCEEDING, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (II) SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (III) SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (IV) SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS OF THIS <u>SECTION 15.09(C)</u>. ANY PARTY MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES TO THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.

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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;<u>(d)</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, each of the Parties hereby: (i) agrees that any legal action (whether in Law or in equity, whether in contract or in tort or otherwise) involving the Debt Financing Sources and their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, advisors and representatives (collectively, the "<u>Debt Financing Parties</u>") arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Debt Financing, the definitive agreements entered into in connection with the Debt Financing (the "<u>Debt Financing Documents</u>") or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or the performance of any services thereunder, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of any New York State court or federal court of the United States of America, in each case, sitting in New York County and any appellate court thereof (each such court, the "<u>Subject Courts</u>") and each Party irrevocably submits itself and its property with respect to any such legal action to the exclusive jurisdiction of such court and agrees that any such dispute shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, except as otherwise set forth in the Debt Financing Commitment and except with respect to (x) the interpretation of the definition of Material Adverse Effect (and whether or not a Material Adverse Effect has occurred), (y) the determination of the accuracy of any "specified acquisition agreement representation" (as such term or similar term is defined in the Debt Financing Commitment) and whether as a result of any inaccuracy thereof the Buyer Parties have the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 14.01(b)</u> or decline to consummate the Closing as a result thereof pursuant to <u>Article X</u> and (z) the determination of whether the Closing has been consummated in all material respects in accordance with the terms hereof, which shall in each case be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of Law provision or rule that would cause the application of Laws of any other jurisdiction, (ii) agrees not to bring or support, or permit any of its controlled Affiliates to bring or support, any legal action (including any action, cause of action, claim, cross-claim or third party claim of any kind or description), against the Debt Financing Parties in any way arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Debt Financing, the Debt Financing Documents or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or the performance of any services thereunder in any forum other than any Subject Court, (iii) (x) agrees that service of process upon any such party in any such action, cause of action, claim, cross-claim or third party claim shall be effective if notice is given in accordance with <u>Section 15.01</u> and (y) irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent that it may effectively do so, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such legal action in any such Subject Court (iv) knowingly, intentionally and voluntarily waives to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law trial by jury in any legal action brought against the Debt Financing Parties in any way arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Debt Financing, the Debt Financing Documents or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or the performance of any services thereunder, (v) agrees that none of the Debt Financing Parties will have any Liability to the Company or its Subsidiaries, the Seller Parties or the Sellers Representative or any of their Affiliates relating to or arising out of this Agreement, the Debt Financing, the Debt Financing Documents or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or the performance of any services thereunder and the Company, its Subsidiaries, the Seller Parties, the Sellers Representative and their Affiliates (x) waive any and all such claims against the Debt Financing Parties and (y) agree that none of the Company or its Subsidiaries, the Seller Parties or Sellers Representative or any of their Affiliates shall bring or support any legal action (including any action, cause of action, claim, cross-claim or third party claim of any kind or description), whether in Law or in equity, whether in contract or in tort or otherwise, against any of the Debt Financing Parties relating to or in any way arising out of this Agreement, the Debt Financing, the Debt Financing Documents or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or the performance of the services thereunder, (vi) waives, and agrees not to assert, by way of motion or as a defense, counterclaim or otherwise, in any legal action against any Debt Financing Party in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the Subject Courts as described herein for any reason, and (vii) agrees (x) that the Debt Financing Parties are express third party beneficiaries of, and may enforce, any of the provisions in this <u>Section 15.09(d)</u> (or the definitions of any terms used in this <u>Section 15.09(d)</u>) and (y) to the extent any amendments to any provision of this <u>Section 15.09(d)</u> (or, solely as they relate to <u>Section 15.09(d)</u>, the definitions of any terms used in this <u>Section 15.09(d)</u>) are adverse to the Debt Financing Sources, such provisions shall not be amended without the prior written consent of the Debt Financing Sources. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, nothing in this <u>Section 15.09(d)</u> shall in any way affect any Party's or any Party's Affiliates' rights and remedies under any binding agreement to which a Debt Financing Source is a party, including the Debt Financing Documents.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.10<u>Specific Performance</u>. Each of the Parties agrees that this Agreement is intended to be legally binding and specifically enforceable pursuant to its terms and that the Parties would be irreparably harmed if any of the provisions of the Agreement are not performed in accordance with their specific terms and that monetary damages would not provide adequate remedy in such event. Accordingly, a non-breaching Party shall be entitled, without the posting of any bond or other undertaking, to injunctive relief to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to specifically enforce the terms and provisions hereof. Each Party further waives any defense that a remedy at Law would be adequate in any Proceeding for specific performance or injunctive relief hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary herein, the Company shall have the right (a) to enforce the Backstop Equity Commitments to cause the Backstop Equity Investors to fund the Equity Financing in accordance with the terms, and subject to the conditions of the Backstop Equity Commitments and (b) to obtain specific performance to cause the Buyer Parties to consummate the Closing if and only if (i) the Rights Offering shall have occurred (but, for the avoidance of doubt, without regard to the success thereof), (ii) all of the conditions to Closing as set forth in <u>Article X</u> have been satisfied or waived in writing by Buyer (other than those that by their nature are to be satisfied at the Closing by the delivery of documents or taking of actions (which, for the avoidance of doubt, includes the condition set forth in <u>Section 10.07</u>)), (iii) the Buyer Parties have failed to consummate the Closing by the date the Closing is required to have occurred pursuant to <u>Section 3.01</u>, (iv) the Debt Financing has been funded, or will be funded at the Closing if the Equity Financing is funded at the Closing and (v) the Sellers Representative and the Company have each confirmed in an irrevocable written notice to Buyer that the Seller Parties and the Company are ready, willing and able to perform their obligations to effect the Closing. The Company shall in no event be entitled to both (y) a grant of specific performance or other equitable remedies to cause the Backstop Equity Investors to fund the Equity Financing and to cause the Buyer Parties to consummate effect the Closing and (z) payment of the Termination Fee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.11 <u>Arm's Length Negotiations; Drafting</u>. Each Party herein expressly represents and warrants to the other Parties that before executing this Agreement, said Party has fully informed itself of the terms, contents, conditions and effects of this Agreement; said Party has relied solely and completely upon its own judgment in executing this Agreement; said Party has had the opportunity to seek and has obtained the advice of counsel before executing this Agreement, which is the result of arm's length negotiations conducted by and among the Parties and their respective counsel. This Agreement shall be deemed drafted jointly by the Parties and nothing shall be construed against one Party or another as the drafting Party. Further, each of the prior drafts of this Agreement shall be deemed the work product of the Parties and may not be construed against any Party by reason of its preparation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.12 <u>Time</u>. With regard to all dates and time periods set forth or referred to in this Agreement, time is of the essence.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Made Available</u>. The phrase "made available to Buyer" or similar phrases as used in this Agreement shall mean that the subject documents were either posted to the "Project Crystal" data room at services.intralinks.com at least one Business Day prior to the date of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.14 <u>Designation of the Sellers Representative</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Designation</u>. Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, is hereby designated to serve as the representative of the Seller Parties (the "<u>Sellers Representative</u>") with respect to the matters expressly set forth in this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to be performed by the Sellers Representative.

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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;(b)<u>Authority</u>. The Sellers Representative is hereby irrevocably appointed as the agent, proxy and attorney-in-fact for each of the Seller Parties for all purposes of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements and any other agreement entered into in connection herewith, including the full power and authority on such Person's behalf (i) to execute any Ancillary Agreement required by the terms hereof and otherwise to consummate the transactions contemplated herein and therein, (ii) to pay expenses incurred by such Person or the Sellers Representative in connection with the marketing of the Company, the evaluation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the negotiation and performance of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements and any other agreement entered into in connection herewith (whether incurred on or after the date hereof), (iii) to direct the disbursement of any funds received hereunder or under the Escrow Agreement to any Seller Party in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof, (iv) to endorse and deliver any certificates or instruments representing the Company Units and execute such further agreements or instruments of assignment as any Buyer Party shall reasonably request or which the Sellers Representative shall consider necessary or proper to effectuate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, all of which shall have the effect of binding a Seller Party as if such Seller Party had personally executed such agreement or instrument, (v) to resolve any adjustments or issues relating to any component of the Closing Consideration, (vi) to receive notices and other deliverables hereunder on behalf of such Person, (vii) to execute and deliver on behalf of such Person any amendment or waiver hereto or to any other agreement contemplated hereunder, (viii) to take all other actions to be taken by or on behalf of such Person in connection herewith including under the Ancillary Agreements, (ix) to dispute, compromise, settle and pay any claims made in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, (x) to retain legal and other professional advisors on behalf of, and at the expense of, the Seller Parties in connection with its actions hereunder or under the Ancillary Agreements, (xi) to dispense funds from the Adjustment Escrow Fund (or direct the Escrow Agent to do so) to the Seller Parties pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and to retain from such funds an amount sufficient to satisfy the reasonable out-of-pocket expenses or other amounts incurred or payable by the Sellers Representative in fulfilling its obligations hereunder, (xii) to make any calculations required under this Agreement or in the Allocation Schedule (including calculations with respect to the distribution of the Closing Consideration) in accordance with the terms hereof and the applicable definitions set forth herein, and (xiii) to do each and every act and exercise any and all rights which the Seller Parties are permitted or required to do or exercise under this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything herein to the contrary, with respect to the Abrams Investors, the Sellers Representative's authority shall not extend to any matter to which the Abrams Investors have express consent rights under this Agreement. Such agency, proxy and attorney-in-fact and all authority granted hereunder are coupled with an interest, are therefore irrevocable without the consent of the Sellers Representative and shall survive the death, incapacity, bankruptcy, dissolution or liquidation of any Seller Party or other Person. If, after the execution of this Agreement, any Seller Party dies, dissolves or liquidates or becomes incapacitated or incompetent, then the Sellers Representative is nevertheless authorized, empowered and directed to act in accordance with this Agreement as if that death, dissolution, liquidation, incapacity or incompetency had not occurred and regardless of notice thereof. All decisions and actions by the Sellers Representative shall be binding upon all of the Seller Parties, and no Seller Party shall have the right to object, dissent, protest or otherwise contest the same.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Expense Fund</u>. The Expense Fund shall be withheld and paid directly to an account maintained by the Sellers Representative (or a financial institution selected by the Sellers Representative) as a fund for the fees and expenses (including any legal fees and expenses) of the Sellers Representative incurred in connection with this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, with any balance of the Expense Fund not utilized for such purposes to be returned to the Seller Parties on a pro rata basis based upon the Seller Parties' respective Cash Pro Rata Percentages. In the event that the Expense Fund shall be insufficient to satisfy the fees and expenses, and other amounts payable by, of the Sellers Representative, and in the event there are any remaining funds in the Adjustment Escrow Amount to be distributed to the Seller Parties, then immediately prior to the final distribution from the Adjustment Escrow Amount to the Seller Parties, the Sellers Representative shall be entitled to recover any such expenses from the Adjustment Escrow Amount to the extent of such funds prior to the distribution of funds to the Seller Parties. The Sellers Representative shall also be entitled to recover any remaining expenses directly from the Seller Parties on a pro rata basis based upon their respective Cash Pro Rata Percentages, and the Sellers Representative shall not have any obligation to personally advance funds in connection with the performance of any duties under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Authority</u>. The Buyer Parties shall be entitled to rely on any action taken by the Sellers Representative pursuant to <u>Section 15.14(b)</u> (each, an "<u>Authorized Action</u>"), and each Authorized Action shall be binding on each Seller Party as fully as if such Person had taken such Authorized Action (subject, in the case of the Abrams Investors, to the express consent rights set forth herein).

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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;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Duties of the Sellers Representative</u>. The Sellers Representative shall have only the duties expressly stated in this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and shall have no other duty, express or implied. The Sellers Representative is not, by virtue of serving as Sellers Representative, a fiduciary of the Seller Parties or any other Person. The Sellers Representative, in its capacity as such, has no personal responsibility or liability for any representation, warranty, or covenant of the Company or any Seller Party. The Sellers Representative acknowledges that it is an Affiliate of the Emerald Investors and that conflicts of interest may exist among the Seller Parties, and agrees to act in good faith and not in a manner that is knowingly or intentionally disproportionally adverse to the Abrams Investors or the Management Investors. The Sellers Representative shall keep the Abrams Investors reasonably informed of material actions and decisions within the scope of its duties and shall provide the Abrams Investors with copies of material notices and correspondence received from or delivered to the Buyer Parties relating to matters that could reasonably be expected to affect the Abrams Investors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Exculpation</u>. The Sellers Representative shall not be liable to any Seller Party for any action taken or omitted by it or any agent employed by it hereunder or under any other document entered into in connection herewith, except that the Sellers Representative shall not be relieved of any liability imposed by Law for fraud or bad faith. The Sellers Representative shall not be liable to the Seller Parties for any apportionment or distribution of payments made by the Sellers Representative in good faith, and, if any such apportionment or distribution is subsequently determined to have been made in error, the sole recourse of any Person to whom payment was due, but not made, shall be to recover from other Seller Parties any payment in excess of the amount to which they are determined to have been entitled. The Sellers Representative shall not be required to make any inquiry concerning either the performance or observance of any of the terms, provisions or conditions of this Agreement. Neither the Sellers Representative nor any agent employed by it shall incur any liability to any Seller Party by virtue of the failure or refusal of the Sellers Representative for any reason to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or relating to the performance of its other duties hereunder, except for actions or omissions constituting fraud or bad faith. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this <u>Section 15.14(b)</u> shall limit the Sellers Representative's liability to the Seller Parties for fraud or willful misconduct.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Compensation of the Sellers Representative</u>. The Sellers Representative shall not be entitled to, and shall not charge or collect from the Seller Parties or any other Person, any fees or other compensation for its services as the Sellers Representative under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Replacement of the Sellers Representative</u>. If the Person designated as the Sellers Representative hereunder resigns from such designation, then the Seller Parties that collectively hold more than 50% of the Cash Pro Rata Percentage will appoint a new Person to serve as the Sellers Representative and will provide prompt written notice thereof to Buyer. Until such notice is received, Buyer will be entitled to rely on the actions and statements of the previous Sellers Representative.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.15 <u>Non-Recourse</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All claims, obligations, liabilities or causes of action that may be based upon, arise out of or relate in any manner to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, or the negotiation, execution, or performance of this Agreement (including any representation or warranty made in connection with, or as an inducement to, this Agreement) or any Ancillary Agreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby may be made only against the entities that are expressly identified as Parties in the preamble to this Agreement or such Ancillary Agreement, as the case may be, and no claim, obligation, liability or cause of action may be initiated against any Non-Recourse Party (each of whom are third-party beneficiaries of this <u>Section 15.15(a)</u>), except those parties to Ancillary Agreements for claims with respect thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Debt Financing Party shall have any liability to the Company or its Subsidiaries, the Seller Parties or the Sellers Representative or any of their respective Affiliates relating to this Agreement, the Debt Financing or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or the performance of any services thereunder; provided, that, for the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein shall limit or otherwise adversely affect the rights of any Buyer Party and its Affiliates against the Debt Financing Sources under the Debt Financing Commitment or any Buyer Party and its Affiliates (including, after the consummation of the Closing, the Company and its Subsidiaries) party to the definitive documentation with respect to the Debt Financing.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.16<u>No Third-Party Beneficiaries</u>. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, except for <u>Section 8.02</u> (as to which the Company D&O Persons are express intended third party beneficiaries) and <u>Section 15.15</u> (as to which the Non-Recourse Parties are express intended third party beneficiaries) and the following sentence (as to which the Debt Financing Sources are express intended third party beneficiaries), this Agreement does not confer any rights or remedies upon any Person other than the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. <u>Section 14.03</u>, the proviso in <u>Section 15.04</u>, <u>Section 15.08(b)</u>, <u>Section 15.09(c),</u> <u>Section 15.09(d),</u> <u>Section 15.15(b)</u> and, to the extent relating to the Debt Financing Sources, <u>Section 15.05</u> and this <u>Section 15.16</u> will inure to the benefit of the Debt Financing Sources party to the Debt Financing Commitment and their successors and permitted assigns, each of whom are intended to be third party beneficiaries thereof (it being understood and agreed that the provisions of such Sections will be enforceable by such Debt Financing Sources and their respective successors and permitted assigns).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.17&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Severability</u>. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any Person (including the officers and directors of the parties hereto) or circumstance is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions hereof, or the application of such provision to Persons or circumstances other than those as to which it has been held invalid or unenforceable, will remain in full force and effect, and will in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated thereby, so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement is not affected in any manner materially adverse to any Party. Upon such determination, the Buyer Parties and the Sellers Representative will negotiate in good faith in an effort to agree upon a suitable and equitable substitute provision to effect the original intent of the Parties.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

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| **BUYER:** | **BUYER:** |
| CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS, LLC | CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS, LLC |
| By: ContextLogic LLC, its Managing Member | By: ContextLogic LLC, its Managing Member |
| By: ContextLogic Holdings Inc., its Managing Member | By: ContextLogic Holdings Inc., its Managing Member |
| By: | /s/ Mark Ward |

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Name:<br> Mark Ward <br> Title:<br> President

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| **BUYER PARENT:** | **BUYER PARENT:** |
| CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC. | CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC. |
| By: | /s/ Mark Ward |

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Name:<br> Mark Ward <br> Title:<br> President

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| **BUYER MIDCO:** | **BUYER MIDCO:** |
| CONTEXTLOGIC LLC | CONTEXTLOGIC LLC |
| By: | /s/ Mark Ward |

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Name:<br> Mark Ward <br> Title:<br> President

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| **MANAGEMENT AGGREGATOR:** | **MANAGEMENT AGGREGATOR:** |
| SALT MANAGEMENT AGGREGATOR, LLC | SALT MANAGEMENT AGGREGATOR, LLC |
| By: | /s/ David Sugarman |

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Name:<br> David Sugarman <br> Title:<br> Manager

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| **COMPANY:** | **COMPANY:** |
| US SALT PARENT HOLDINGS, LLC | US SALT PARENT HOLDINGS, LLC |
| By: | /s/ Daniel Lukas |

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Name: Daniel Lukas <br> Title:<br> President

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| **SELLER PARTIES:** | **SELLER PARTIES:** |
| EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION GP, L.P | EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION GP, L.P |
| By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition UGP, LLC | By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition UGP, LLC |
| Its: General Partner | Its: General Partner |
| By: | /s/ Daniel Lukas |

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Name:<br> Daniel Lukas <br> Title:<br> Managing Member

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| EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION-A, L.P. | EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION-A, L.P. |
| By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP, L.P. | By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP, L.P. |
| Its: General Partner | Its: General Partner |
| By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition UGP, LLC | By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition UGP, LLC |
| Its: General Partner | Its: General Partner |
| By: | /s/ Daniel Lukas |

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Name:<br> Daniel Lukas <br> Title:<br> Managing Member

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| EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION BLOCKER, LLC | EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION BLOCKER, LLC |
| By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition-A, L.P. | By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition-A, L.P. |
| Its: Managing Member | Its: Managing Member |
| By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP, L.P. | By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP, L.P. |
| Its: General Partner | Its: General Partner |
| By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition UGP, LLC | By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition UGP, LLC |
| Its: General Partner | Its: General Partner |
| By: | /s/ Daniel Lukas |

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Name: Daniel Lukas <br> Title:<br> Managing Member

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| EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION, L.P. | EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION, L.P. |
| By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP, L.P. | By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP, L.P. |
| Its: General Partner | Its: General Partner |
| By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition UGP, LLC | By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition UGP, LLC |
| Its: General Partner | Its: General Partner |
| By: | /s/ Daniel Lukas |

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Name: Daniel Lukas <br> Title:<br> Managing Member

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| RIVA CAPITAL PARTNERS VI, L.P. | RIVA CAPITAL PARTNERS VI, L.P. |
| By: Abrams Capital Management, L.P. | By: Abrams Capital Management, L.P. |
| Its: Investment manager | Its: Investment manager |
| By: Abrams Capital Management, LLC | By: Abrams Capital Management, LLC |
| Its: General partner | Its: General partner |
| By: | /s/ David Abrams |

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Name:<br> David Abrams <br> Title:<br> Managing Member

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|:---|:---|
| RIVA CAPITAL PARTNERS V, L.P. | RIVA CAPITAL PARTNERS V, L.P. |
| By: Abrams Capital Management, L.P. | By: Abrams Capital Management, L.P. |
| Its: Investment manager | Its: Investment manager |
| By: Abrams Capital Management, LLC | By: Abrams Capital Management, LLC |
| Its: General partner | Its: General partner |
| By:  | /s/ David Abrams |

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Name:<br> David Abrams <br> Title:<br> Managing Member

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|:---|:---|
| ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS I, L.P. | ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS I, L.P. |
| By: Abrams Capital Management, L.P. | By: Abrams Capital Management, L.P. |
| Its: Investment manager | Its: Investment manager |
| By: Abrams Capital Management, LLC | By: Abrams Capital Management, LLC |
| Its: General partner | Its: General partner |
| By: | /s/ David Abrams |

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Name:<br> David Abrams <br> Title:<br> Managing Member <br>

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|:---|:---|
| ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P. | ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P. |
| By: Abrams Capital Management, L.P. | By: Abrams Capital Management, L.P. |
| Its: Investment manager | Its: Investment manager |
| By: Abrams Capital Management, LLC | By: Abrams Capital Management, LLC |
| Its: General partner | Its: General partner |
| By: | /s/ David Abrams |

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Name:<br> David Abrams <br> Title:<br> Managing Member

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| /s/ Tim Lee |
| Tim Lee |

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|:---|:---|
| /s/ Robert Jordan | /s/ Robert Jordan |
| Robert Jordan | Robert Jordan |
| FRIER FAMILY TRUST | FRIER FAMILY TRUST |
| By:<br>| /s/ Rick Frier |

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Name: Rick Frier <br> Title:<br> Authorized Signatory

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|:---|
| /s/ Rick Frier |
| Rick Frier |
| /s/ Paul Clifford |
| Paul Clifford |
| /s/ Michael Faherty |
| Michael Faherty |
| /s/ Elizabeth Rowe |
| Liz Rowe |
| /s/ Jason Blaseg |
| Jason Blaseg |
| /s/ David Sugarman |
| David Sugarman |
| /s/ Drew Farren |
| Drew Farren |
| /s/ Frank Pastore |
| Frank Pastore |
| /s/ Travis McNamara |
| Travis McNamara |
| /s/ Brandon Swartz |
| Brandon Swartz |
| /s/ Paul Lowe |
| Paul Lowe |
| /s/ Tim Dillon |
| Tim Dillon |
| /s/ Steve Annis |
| Steve Annis |

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| **REPRESENTATIVE:** | **REPRESENTATIVE:** |
| EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION, L.P. | EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION, L.P. |
| By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP, L.P. | By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP, L.P. |
| Its: General Partner | Its: General Partner |
| By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition UGP, LLC | By: Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition UGP, LLC |
| Its: General Partner | Its: General Partner |
| By: | /s/ Daniel Lukas |

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Name:<br> Daniel Lukas <br> Title:<br> Managing Member <br>

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| **BCP** (solely for the purposes of <u>Section 7.16</u> and, as it relates thereto, <u>Article XV</u>) | **BCP** (solely for the purposes of <u>Section 7.16</u> and, as it relates thereto, <u>Article XV</u>) |
| BCP SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND III ORIGINATIONS LP | BCP SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND III ORIGINATIONS LP |
| By: BCP Special Opportunities Fund III GP LP, its general partner | By: BCP Special Opportunities Fund III GP LP, its general partner |
| By: BCP SOF III GP, L.L.C, its general partner | By: BCP SOF III GP, L.L.C, its general partner |
| By: | /s/ Edward Goldthorpe |

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Name:<br> Edward Goldthorpe <br> Title:<br> Authorized Signatory

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#### Exhibit A

#### Pre-Closing Reorganization
*Attached*.

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#### Exhibit B

#### Buyer Pre-Closing Reorganization
*Attached*.

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#### Exhibit C

#### Form of Company Closing Certificate
*Attached*.

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#### Exhibit D

#### Form of Buyer Closing Certificate
*Attached*.

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#### Exhibit E

#### Form of Buyer LLC Agreement

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#### SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

#### LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT

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#### CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS, LLC

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#### THE MEMBERS NAMED HEREIN

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| **Table of Contents** | **Table of Contents** | **Table of Contents** |
| **ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS** | **ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS** | **2** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 1.01** | **Definitions** | **2** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 1.02** | **Interpretation** | **12** |
| **ARTICLE II ORGANIZATION** | **ARTICLE II ORGANIZATION** | **12** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 2.01** | **Formation** | **12** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 2.02** | **Name** | **12** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 2.03** | **Principal Office** | **13** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 2.04** | **Registered Office; Registered Agent** | **13** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 2.05** | **Purpose; Powers** | **13** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 2.06** | **Term** | **13** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 2.07** | **No State-Law Partnership; Tax Treatment** | **13** |
| **ARTICLE III UNITS** | **ARTICLE III UNITS** | **14** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 3.01** | **Units Generally** | **14** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 3.02** | **Authorization of Units** | **14** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 3.03** | **Class A Convertible Preferred Units; Class B Common Units; Class P Units** | **14** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 3.04** | **Conversion of Class A Convertible Preferred Units** | **15** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 3.05** | **Other Issuances** | **15** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 3.06** | **Preemptive Rights** | **16** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 3.07** | **Certification of Units** | **18** |
| **ARTICLE IV MEMBERS** | **ARTICLE IV MEMBERS** | **18** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 4.01** | **Admission of New Members** | **18** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 4.02** | **Representations and Warranties of Members** | **19** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 4.03** | **No Personal Liability** | **19**<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 4.04** | **No Withdrawal** | **20** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 4.05** | **Death or Dissolution** | **20** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 4.06** | **Voting** | **20** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 4.07** | **Meetings** | **20** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 4.08** | **Quorum** | **21** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 4.09** | **Action Without Meeting** | **21** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 4.10** | **Power of Members** | **21** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 4.11** | **No Interest in Company Property** | **22** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 4.12** | **Consent Rights.** | **22** |
| **ARTICLE V CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS; CAPITAL ACCOUNTS** | **ARTICLE V CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS; CAPITAL ACCOUNTS** | **23** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 5.01** | **Capital Contributions** | **23** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 5.02** | **Initial Capital Accounts** | **24** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 5.03** | **Additional Capital Contributions** | **24** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 5.04** | **Maintenance of Capital Accounts** | **24** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 5.05** | **Succession Upon Transfer** | **25** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 5.06** | **Negative Capital Accounts** | **25** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 5.07** | **No Withdrawal** | **25** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 5.08** | **Treatment of Loans From Members** | **25** |
| **ARTICLE VI ALLOCATION** | **ARTICLE VI ALLOCATION** | **26** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 6.01** | **Allocation of Net Income and Net Loss** | **26** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 6.02** | **Regulatory and Special Allocations** | **26** |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 6.03** | **Tax Allocations** | **28** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 6.04** | **Allocations in Respect of Transferred Units** | **28** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 6.05** | **Curative Allocations** | **29** |
| **ARTICLE VII DISTRIBUTIONS** | **ARTICLE VII DISTRIBUTIONS** | **29**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 7.01** | **General** | **29** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 7.02** | **Timing and Priority of Distributions** | **29** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 7.03** | **Tax Distributions** | **31** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 7.04** | **Tax Withholding; Withholding Advances** | **31** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 7.05** | **Distributions in Kind** | **33** |
| **ARTICLE VIII MANAGEMENT** | **ARTICLE VIII MANAGEMENT** | **33** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 8.01** | **Management by the Managing Member** | **33** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 8.02** | **Officers** | **34** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 8.03** | **No Personal Liability** | **34** |
| **ARTICLE IX TRANSFER** | **ARTICLE IX TRANSFER** | **34** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 9.01** | **General Restrictions on Transfer** | **34** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 9.02** | **Permitted Transfers** | **34** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 9.03** | **Tag-Along Rights.** | **35** |
| **ARTICLE X COVENANTS** | **ARTICLE X COVENANTS** | **36** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 10.01** | **Confidentiality** | **36** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 10.02** | **Restrictive Covenants.** | **37** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 10.03** | **Parent Limited Purpose Covenant.** | **38** |
| **ARTICLE XI ACCOUNTING AND TAX MATTERS** | **ARTICLE XI ACCOUNTING AND TAX MATTERS** | **38** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 11.01** | **Information Rights** | **38** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 11.02** | **Tax Matters** | **39** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 11.03** | **Tax Returns** | **41** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 11.04** | **Company Funds** | **42**  |
| **ARTICLE XII DISSOLUTION AND LIQUIDATION** | **ARTICLE XII DISSOLUTION AND LIQUIDATION** | **42** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 12.01** | **Events of Dissolution** | **42** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 12.02** | **Effectiveness of Dissolution** | **42** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 12.03** | **Liquidation** | **43** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 12.04** | **Cancellation of Certificate** | **44** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 12.05** | **Survival of Rights, Duties and Obligations** | **44** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 12.06** | **Recourse for Claims** | **45** |
| **ARTICLE XIII EXCULPATION AND INDEMNIFICATION** | **ARTICLE XIII EXCULPATION AND INDEMNIFICATION** | **45** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 13.01** | **Exculpation of Covered Persons** | **45** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 13.02** | **Liabilities and Duties of Covered Persons** | **45** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 13.03** | **Indemnification** | **46**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 13.04** | **Survival** | **48**  |
| **ARTICLE XIV MISCELLANEOUS** | **ARTICLE XIV MISCELLANEOUS** | **48**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.01** | **Expenses** | **48**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.02** | **Further Assurances** | **49**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.03** | **Notices** | **49**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.04** | **Headings** | **49**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.05** | **Severability** | **50**  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.06** | **Entire Agreement** | **50** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.07** | **Successors and Assigns** | **50** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.08** | **No Third-party Beneficiaries** | **50** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.09** | **Amendment** | **50** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.10** | **Waiver** | **51**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.11** | **Governing Law** | **51**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.12** | **Submission to Jurisdiction** | **51**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.13** | **Waiver of Jury Trial** | **52**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.14** | **Expense Reimbursement** | **52**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.15** | **Equitable Remedies** | **52**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.16** | **Remedies Cumulative** | **52**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Section 14.17** | **Counterparts** | **52**  |

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#### SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT

This Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of ContextLogic Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "**Company**"), is entered into as of [___], 2026 by and among the Company, ContextLogic Holdings Inc., a Delaware limited liability company ("**Parent**"), BCP Special Opportunities Fund III Originations LP, a Delaware limited partnership (together with its Permitted Transferees, "**BCP**"), Riva Capital Partners V, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("**Riva V**"), Riva Capital Partners VI, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("**Riva VI**"), Abrams Capital Partners I, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("**ACP I**"), Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("**ACP II**", and together with Riva V, Riva VI and ACP I, and each of their respective Permitted Transferees, "**Abrams**"), and each other Person who on or after the date hereof becomes a Member of the Company and becomes a party to this Agreement by executing a counterpart signature page hereto or Joinder Agreement.<sup>1</sup> Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings set forth in <u>Section 1.01</u> of this Agreement.

#### RECITALS

**WHEREAS**, the Company was formed under the laws of the State of Delaware by the filing of a Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on February 20, 2025 (as amended from time to time, the "**Certificate of Formation**") and entering into the Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Company dated as of February 20, 2025 (the "**Original Agreement**");

**WHEREAS**, the Company and certain Members entered into the Amended and Restated Liability Company Agreement of the Company (the "**A&R Agreement**") dated as of March 6, 2025 (the "**Original Closing Date**") to provide for, among other things, the respective governance and economic rights of the Members as set forth therein;

**WHEREAS**, on the date hereof, the Company acquired U.S. Salt Parent Holdings, LLC pursuant to the terms of that certain Purchase Agreement (the "**Purchase Agreement**") dated as of December [____], 2025 (such transaction, the "**Acquisition**");

**WHEREAS**, in connection with the closing of the Acquisition and the admission of new Members to the Company in connection therewith, the Company and its Members have agreed to amend and restate the terms and conditions contained in the A&R Agreement; and

**WHEREAS**, the Company and its Members agree that the membership in and management of the Company shall be governed by the terms set forth herein.

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

#### ARTICLE I

#### Definitions

**Section 1.01 Definitions**. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings set forth in this <u>Section 1.01</u>:

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<sup>1</sup> **<u>Note to Form</u>**: All rollover sellers who acquire Units will execute this Agreement at closing; <u>provided</u>, that management rollover sellers will hold their equity through Salt Management Aggregator, LLC (which, accordingly, will be the signatory to this Agreement).

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"**Abrams**" has the meaning set forth in the preamble of this Agreement.

"**ACP I**" has the meaning set forth in the preamble of this Agreement.

"**ACP II**" has the meaning set forth in the preamble of this Agreement.

"**Acquisition**" has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

"**Adjusted Capital Account Deficit**" means, with respect to any Member, the deficit balance, if any, in such Member's Capital Account as of the end of the relevant Fiscal Year, after giving effect to the following adjustments:

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; crediting to such Capital Account any amount which such Member is obligated to restore or is deemed to be obligated to restore pursuant to Treasury Regulations Sections 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(c), 1.704-2(g)(1) and 1.704-2(i)(5); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) debiting to such Capital Account the items described in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), (5) and (6).

"**Affiliate**" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person who, directly or indirectly (including through one or more intermediaries), controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, or is a Family Member of such Person; *provided*, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) no Company Group Member shall be deemed to be an Affiliate of BCP or Abrams for purposes of this Agreement and (b) no portfolio investment of BCP or Abrams shall be deemed to be an Affiliate of BCP or Abrams for purposes of this Agreement. For purposes of this definition, "control," when used with respect to any specified Person, shall mean the power, direct or indirect, to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through ownership of voting securities or partnership or other ownership interests, by contract or otherwise; and the terms "controlling" and "controlled" shall have correlative meanings.

"**Affiliated Entity**" means any Company Group Member or Parent.

"**Agreement**" means this Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, as executed and as it may be amended, modified, supplemented or restated from time to time, as provided herein.

"**Applicable Law**" means all applicable provisions of (a) constitutions, treaties, statutes, laws (including the common law), rules, regulations, decrees, ordinances, codes, proclamations, declarations or orders of any Governmental Authority; (b) any consents or approvals of any Governmental Authority; and (c) any orders, decisions, advisory or interpretative opinions, injunctions, judgments, awards, decrees of, or agreements with, any Governmental Authority.

"**BBA Rules**" means Subchapter C of Chapter 63 of the Code (Sections 6221 et seq.) and any Regulations and other guidance promulgated thereunder, and any similar state or local legislation, regulations or guidance.

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"**BCP**" has the meaning set forth in the preamble of this Agreement.

"**Bankruptcy**" means, with respect to a Member, the occurrence of any of the following: (a) the filing of an application by such Member for, or a consent to, the appointment of a trustee of such Member's assets; (b) the filing by such Member of a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or the filing of a pleading in any court of record admitting in writing such Member's inability to pay its debts as they come due; (c) the making by such Member of a general assignment for the benefit of such Member's creditors; (d) the filing by such Member of an answer admitting the material allegations of, or such Member's consenting to, or defaulting in answering a bankruptcy petition filed against such Member in any bankruptcy proceeding; or (e) the expiration of sixty (60) days following the entry of an order, judgment or decree by any court of competent jurisdiction adjudicating such Member a bankrupt or appointing a trustee of such Member's assets.

"**Book Depreciation**" means, with respect to any Company asset for each Fiscal Year, the Company's depreciation, amortization, or other cost recovery deductions determined for federal income tax purposes, except that if the Book Value of an asset differs from its adjusted tax basis at the beginning of such Fiscal Year, Book Depreciation shall be an amount which bears the same ratio to such beginning Book Value as the federal income tax depreciation, amortization, or other cost recovery deduction for such Fiscal Year bears to such beginning adjusted tax basis; *provided*, that if the adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes of an asset at the beginning of such Fiscal Year is zero and the Book Value of the asset is positive, Book Depreciation shall be determined with reference to such beginning Book Value using any permitted method selected by the Partnership Representative in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(*g*)(3).

"**Book Value**" means, with respect to any Company asset, the adjusted basis of such asset for federal income tax purposes, except as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the initial Book Value of any Company asset contributed by a Member to the Company shall be the gross Fair Market Value of such Company asset as of the date of such contribution;

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; immediately prior to the Distribution by the Company of any Company asset to a Member, the Book Value of such asset shall be adjusted to its gross Fair Market Value as of the date of such Distribution;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) the Book Value of all Company assets shall be adjusted to equal their respective gross Fair Market Values, as determined by the Partnership Representative, as of the following times:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; immediately prior to the acquisition of an additional Membership Interest in the Company by a new or existing Member in consideration of a Capital Contribution of more than a *de minimis* amount;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the Distribution by the Company to a Member of more than a *de minimis* amount of property (other than cash) as consideration for all or a part of such Member's Membership Interest in the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) the grant to Parent of any Class B-1 Common Units or the issuance by the Company of a noncompensatory option;

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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;(iv) the liquidation of the Company within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(*g*); 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;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; such other times as may be permitted under the Treasury Regulations;

*provided*, that such adjustments pursuant to clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) above need not be made if the Partnership Representative reasonably determines that such adjustments are not necessary or appropriate to reflect the relative economic interests of the Members;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Book Value of each Company asset shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, to reflect any adjustments to the adjusted tax basis of such Company asset pursuant to Code Section 734(b) or Code Section 743(b), but only to the extent that such adjustments are taken into account in determining Capital Account balances pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(*m*); *provided*, that Book Values shall not be adjusted pursuant to this paragraph (d) to the extent that an adjustment pursuant to paragraph (c) above is made in conjunction with a transaction that would otherwise result in an adjustment pursuant to this paragraph (d); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; if the Book Value of a Company asset has been determined pursuant to paragraph (a) or adjusted pursuant to paragraphs (c) or (d) above, such Book Value shall thereafter be adjusted to reflect the Book Depreciation taken into account with respect to such Company asset for purposes of computing Net Income and Net Losses.

"**Business Day**" means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York, New York are authorized or required to close.

"**Business Needs**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 7.01(a)</u>.

"**Capital Account**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 5.04</u>.

"**Capital Contribution**" means, with respect to any Member, any contribution of cash, cash equivalents and other property to the Company by such Member.

"**Certificate of Formation**" has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

"**Class A Contribution Amount**" means $8.00 for each Class A Convertible Preferred Unit, including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Class A Convertible Preferred Units issued prior to the date hereof.

"**Class A Conversion Ratio**" means, for any Class A Convertible Preferred Unit at any given time, a fraction, the numerator of which is the Class A Contribution Amount of such Class A Convertible Preferred Unit at the time of determination and the denominator of which is $8.00.

"**Class A Convertible Preferred Units**" means the Units having the privileges, preference, duties, liabilities, obligations and rights specified with respect to "Class A Convertible Preferred Units" in this Agreement.

"**Class A Member**" means any holder of Class A Convertible Preferred Units set forth on the Members Schedule.

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**"Class A Percentage Interest**" means, for any Class A Member at any given time, a fraction, expressed as a percentage, equal to the aggregate number of Class A Convertible Preferred **Units** held by such Class A Member at the time of determination, divided by the aggregate number of Class A Convertible Preferred **Units** outstanding at the time of determination.

"**Class B Common Units**" means, collectively, the Class B-1 Common Units and the Class B-2 Common Units.

"**Class B-1 Common Units**" means the Units having the privileges, preference, duties, liabilities, obligations and rights specified with respect to "Class B-1 Common Units" in this Agreement.

"**Class B-2 Common Units**" means the Units having the privileges, preference, duties, liabilities, obligations and right specified with respect to "Class B-2 Common Units" in this Agreement.

"**Class B Member**" means a Class B-1 Member or Class B-2 Member, as applicable.

"**Class B-1 Member**" means a holder of Class B-1 Common Units set forth on the Members Schedule.

"**Class B-2 Member**" means a holder of Class B-2 Common Units set forth on the Members Schedule.

**"Class B Percentage Interest**" means, for any Class B Member at any given time, a fraction, expressed as a percentage, equal to the aggregate number of Class B Common **Units** held by such Class B Member at the time of determination, divided by the aggregate number of Class B Common **Units** outstanding at the time of determination.

"**Class P Joinder Agreement**" means the Joinder Agreement executed by the Class P Member setting forth the terms and conditions of the Class P Member's Class P Units.

"**Class P Member**" means the holder of Class P Units set forth on the Members Schedule.

"**Class P Percentage**" means a fraction expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is the number of Class P Units held by the Class P Member as of the specified date, the denominator of which is the total number of issued and outstanding Class P Units, Class A Convertible Preferred Units and Class B Common Units as of the specified date.

"**Class P Units**" means the Units having the privileges, preference, duties, liabilities, obligations and rights specified with respect to "Class P Units" in this Agreement.

**"Closing Effective Date"** means the date of this Agreement.

"**Code**" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.

"**Company**" has the meaning set forth in the preamble of this Agreement.

**"Company Group Members**" means, collectively, the Company, and its direct and indirect subsidiaries.

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"**Company Minimum Gain**" means "partnership minimum gain" as defined in Sections 1.704-2(b)(2) of the Treasury Regulations, substituting the term "Company" for the term "partnership" as the context requires.

"**Company Subsidiary**" means a Subsidiary of the Company.

"**Confidential Information**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 10.01(a)</u>.

"**Conversion Notice**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 3.04</u>.

"**Covered Person**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 13.01(a)</u>.

"**Delaware Act**" means the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, Title 6, Chapter 18, §§ 18-101, *et seq*, and any successor statute, as it may be amended from time to time.

"**Dissolution Event**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 12.01</u>.

"**Distributable Cash**" means, as of any date, the excess of (a) the cash and cash equivalent items, held by the Company over (b) the sum of the amount of such items as the Managing Member determines to be necessary for (i) the proper conduct of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries, and (ii) to pay or otherwise satisfy expenses, liabilities and obligations of the Company and its Subsidiaries.

"**Distribution**" means a distribution made by the Company to a Member, whether in cash, property or securities of the Company and whether by liquidating distribution or otherwise; *provided*, that none of the following shall be a Distribution: (a) any redemption or purchase by the Company or any Member of any Units or Unit Equivalents; (b) any recapitalization or exchange of securities of the Company; or (c) any subdivision (by a split of Units or otherwise) or any combination (by a reverse split of Units or otherwise) of any outstanding Units. "**Distribute**" and "**Distributed**" when used as a verb and "**Distributable**" and "**Distributive**" when used as an adjective shall each have a correlative meaning.

"**Electronic Transmission**" means any form of communication not directly involving the physical transmission of paper that creates a record that may be retained, retrieved and reviewed by a recipient thereof and that may be directly reproduced in paper form by such a recipient through an automated process.

"**Emerald Lake Investor**" means Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP L.P., a Delaware limited partnership.

"**Equity Securities**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 4.12</u>.

"**Exchange Consideration**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 9.03</u>.

"**Excluded Issuances**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 4.12</u>.

"**Excess Net Losses**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.02(h)</u>.

"**Excess Shares**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.02(h)</u>.

"**Exchange Act**" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor federal statute, and the rules and regulations thereunder, which shall be in effect at the time.

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"**Fair Market Value**" of any asset as of any date means the purchase price that a willing buyer having all relevant knowledge would pay a willing seller for such asset in an arm's length transaction, as determined in good faith by the Managing Member based on such factors as the Managing Member, in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment, considers relevant.

"**Family Members**" means, with respect to any Person, any parent, spouse, sibling, niece, nephew or any spouse thereof, and any direct descendant (natural or adoptive) of any such Person.

"**Fiscal Year**" means the calendar year, unless the Company is required to have a taxable year other than the calendar year, in which case Fiscal Year shall be the period that conforms to its taxable year.

"**GAAP**" means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

"**Governmental Authority**" means any federal, state, local or foreign government or political subdivision thereof, or any agency or instrumentality of such government or political subdivision, or any self-regulated organization or other non-governmental regulatory authority or quasi-governmental authority (to the extent that the rules, regulations or orders of such organization or authority have the force of law), or any arbitrator, court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction.

"**Imputed Underpayment Amount**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 7.04(d)</u>.

"**Indebtedness**" means with respect to any Person on any date of determination (without duplication): (i) the principal of indebtedness of such Person for borrowed money; (ii) the principal of obligations of such Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments or upon which interest payments are customarily made; (iii) all reimbursement obligations of such Person in respect of letters of credit, bankers' acceptances or other similar instruments (the amount of such obligations being equal at any time to the aggregate then undrawn and unexpired amount of such letters of credit, bankers' acceptances or other instruments plus the aggregate amount of drawings thereunder that have not then been reimbursed) (except to the extent such reimbursement obligations relate to trade payables and such obligations are expected to be satisfied within 30 days of becoming due and payable); (iv) all Indebtedness of other Persons secured by a lien on any asset of such Person, whether or not such Indebtedness is assumed by such Person; and (v) all guarantees by such Person of Indebtedness of other Persons, to the extent so guaranteed by such Person.

"**Issuance Notice**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 3.06(a)</u>.

"**Joinder Agreement**" means the joinder agreement in form and substance attached hereto as <u>Exhibit A</u>.

"**Liquidation Value**" means, as determined by the Managing Member, with respect to any Unit converted or exchanged pursuant to <u>Section 9.03</u>, the amount that would be distributable in respect of such Unit if the fair market value (as determined by the Managing Member) of the aggregate Equity Securities received in exchange for, or as a result of the conversion of, Units in accordance with <u>Section 9.03</u> were applied to such Units in accordance with <u>Section 7.02</u> assuming such exchanged or converted Units were the only Units outstanding.

"**Liquidator**" means a Person designated by the Managing Member for the purpose of liquidating the Company's assets and winding up the Company's business and affairs.

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"**Losses**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 13.03(a)</u>.

"**Management Investors**" means Salt Management Aggregator, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

"**Managing Member**" means Parent, in its capacity as the managing member of the Company.

"**Member**" means (a) each Person who has executed this Agreement or a counterpart thereof; and (b) each Person who is hereafter admitted as a Member in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Delaware Act, in each case so long as such Person is shown on the Company's books and records as the owner of one or more Units. The Members shall constitute the "members" (as that term is defined in the Delaware Act) of the Company.

"**Member Nonrecourse Debt**" means "partner nonrecourse debt" as defined in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(b)(4), substituting the term "Company" for the term "partnership" and the term "Member" for the term "partner" as the context requires.

"**Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain**" means an amount, with respect to each Member Nonrecourse Debt, equal to the Company Minimum Gain that would result if the Member Nonrecourse Debt were treated as a Nonrecourse Liability, determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(3).

"**Member Nonrecourse Deduction**" means "partner nonrecourse deduction" as defined in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(i), substituting the term "Member" for the term "partner" as the context requires.

"**Members Schedule**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 3.01</u>.

"**Membership Interest**" means an interest in the Company owned by a Member, including such Member's right (based on the type and class of Unit or Units held by such Member), as applicable, to (a) a Distributive share of Net Income, Net Losses and other items of income, gain, loss and deduction of the Company; (b) a Distributive share of the assets of the Company; (c) vote on, consent to or otherwise participate in any decision of the Members as provided in this Agreement; and (d) any and all other benefits to which such Member may be entitled as provided in this Agreement or the Delaware Act.

"**Misallocated Item**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.05</u>.

"**Net Income**" and "**Net Loss**" mean, for each Fiscal Year or other period specified in this Agreement, an amount equal to the Company's taxable income or taxable loss, or particular items thereof, determined in accordance with Code Section 703(a) (where, for this purpose, all items of income, gain, loss or deduction required to be stated separately pursuant to Code Section 703(a)(1) shall be included in taxable income or taxable loss), but with the following adjustments (without duplication):

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any income realized by the Company that is exempt from federal income taxation, as described in Code Section 705(a)(1)(B), shall be added to such taxable income or taxable loss, notwithstanding that such income is not includable in gross income;

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any expenditures of the Company described in Code Section 705(a)(2)(B), including any items treated under Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(i) as items described in Code Section 705(a)(2)(B), shall be subtracted from such taxable income or taxable loss, notwithstanding that such expenditures are not deductible for federal income tax purposes;

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any gain or loss resulting from any disposition of Company property with respect to which gain or loss is recognized for federal income tax purposes shall be computed by reference to the Book Value of the property so disposed, notwithstanding that the adjusted tax basis of such property differs from its Book Value;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) any items of depreciation, amortization and other cost recovery deductions with respect to Company property having a Book Value that differs from its adjusted tax basis shall be computed by reference to the property's Book Value (as adjusted for Book Depreciation) in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(g);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; if the Book Value of any Company property is adjusted as provided in the definition of Book Value, then the amount of such adjustment shall be treated as an item of gain or loss and included in the computation of such taxable income or taxable loss;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; to the extent an adjustment to the adjusted tax basis of any Company property pursuant to Code Sections 732(d), 734(b) or 743(b) is required, pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m), to be taken into account in determining Capital Accounts, the amount of such adjustment to the Capital Accounts shall be treated as an item of gain (if the adjustment increases the basis of the asset) or loss (if the adjustment decreases such basis); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Notwithstanding any other provision of this definition, any items that are specially allocated pursuant to <u>Section 6.02</u> hereof shall not be taken into account in computing Net Income and Net Loss. The amounts of the items of Company income, gain, loss, or deduction available to be specially allocated pursuant to <u>Section 6.02</u> hereof shall be determined by applying rules analogous to those set forth in subparagraphs (a) through (f) above.

"**New Interests**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 3.05</u>.

"**Nonrecourse Deductions**" has the meaning set forth in Treasury Regulations Sections 1.704-2(b)(1).

"**Nonrecourse Liability**" has the meaning set forth in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(b)(3).

"**Officers**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 8.02</u>.

"**Parent**" has the meaning set forth in the preamble of this Agreement.

"**Partnership Representative**" shall mean the Person acting in the capacity of the "partnership representative" (as such term is defined under the BBA Rules) and any "designated individual" through whom the Partnership Representative that is an entity may act, if applicable.

"**Permitted Transfer**" means a Transfer of Units carried out pursuant to <u>Section 9.02</u>.

"**Permitted Transferee**" means a recipient of a Permitted Transfer.

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

"**Preemptive Rights Holder**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 3.06(a)</u>.

"**Preemptive Rights Portion**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 3.06(a)</u>.

"**Purchase Agreement**" has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

"**Qualifying Percentage Interest**" means, for any Class A Member or Class B-2 Member, a fraction, expressed as a percentage, equal to the aggregate number of Class A Convertible Preferred Units and Class B-2 Common Units held by such Member at the time of determination, divided by the aggregate number of Class A Convertible Preferred Units and Class B-2 Common Units, collectively, outstanding at the time of determination.

"**Regulatory Allocations**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.02(g)</u>.

"**Representative**" means, with respect to any Person, any and all directors, officers, employees, consultants, financial advisors, counsel, accountants and other agents of such Person.

"**Retained Distribution**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 7.02</u>.

"**Riva V**" has the meaning set forth in the preamble of this Agreement.

"**Riva VI**" has the meaning set forth in the preamble of this Agreement.

"**SEC**" means the Securities and Exchange Commission.

"**Securities Act**" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any successor federal statute, and the rules and regulations thereunder, which shall be in effect at the time.

"**Subsidiary**" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person of which (a) a majority of the outstanding shares or other equity interests are owned, directly or indirectly, by the first Person or (b) an amount of voting securities sufficient to elect at least a majority of the board of directors, managers or trustees (or other persons performing similar functions) are owned, directly or indirectly, by the first Person.

"**Tag-Along Notice**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 9.03</u>.

"**Tag-Along Opportunity**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 9.03</u>.

"**Tax Rate**" shall mean a rate determined by the Managing Member in its good faith discretion intended to replicate the highest hypothetical combined U.S. federal, state, and local tax rates to which each Member is subject<u>;</u> *provided* that the Tax Rate shall be the same for all Class A Members and Class B-2 Members.

"**Tax Distribution**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 7.03</u>.

"**Taxing Authority**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 7.04(b)</u>.

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"**Total Capital Contribution**" means, with respect to any Class A Member, the total amount of Capital Contributions contributed to the Company by such Class A Member.

"**Transfer**" (including the correlative term "**Transferred**") means to, directly or indirectly, sell, transfer, assign, pledge, encumber, hypothecate or similarly dispose of, either voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, or to enter into any contract, option or other arrangement or understanding with respect to the sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, hypothecation or similar disposition of, any Units owned by a Person or any interest (including a beneficial interest) in any Units or Unit Equivalents owned by a Person. "**Transfer**" when used as a noun shall have a correlative meaning; <u>provided</u>, that a transfer of Units, shares or other equity interests in (a) Parent shall not constitute a Transfer and (b) any other Member, or direct or indirect owner of a Member (any such Transfer described in this clause (b), an "**Upstairs Transfer**"), shall not be a Transfer hereunder unless the principal motivation for such Upstairs Transfer was to effect a transfer of Units of the Company; <u>provided</u>, further, that a distribution by Management Investors to one or more of its members (or their respective Permitted Transferees) of the Units or Unit Equivalents of the Company beneficially owned by such members through Management Investors shall not be an Upstairs Transfer hereunder or otherwise prohibited by the terms hereof so long as, (i) such transferee's employment with the Company Group Members has terminated as of the time of such distribution or the Managing Member has otherwise reasonably determined that such distribution would not result in the transferee ceasing to be classified as an employee of any Company Group Member for wage withholding, reporting, and applicable employment tax purposes, (ii) such transfer is otherwise effected in accordance with the terms of this Agreement (including the penultimate paragraph of <u>Section 9.02</u>) and (iii) concurrently therewith, such members (or their respective Permitted Transferees, as applicable) sign counterpart signature pages or joinders hereto to become bound by the terms and provisions of this Agreement with respect to the Units or Unit Equivalents so distributed to such members (or their respective Permitted Transferees, as applicable). "**Transferor**" and "**Transferee**" mean a Person who makes or receives a Transfer, respectively.

"**Treasury Regulations**" means the final or temporary regulations issued by the United States Department of Treasury pursuant to its authority under the Code, and any successor regulations.

"**Unallocated Item**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 6.05</u>.

"**Unit Equivalents**" means any security or obligation that is by its terms, directly or indirectly, convertible into, or exchangeable or exercisable for Units, and any option, warrant or other right to subscribe for, purchase or acquire Units.

"**Units**" means the Class A Convertible Preferred Units, the Class B Common Units and the Class P Units.

"**Unvested Class P Unit**" means an outstanding Class P Unit that is not a Vested Class P Unit.

"**Vested Class P Unit**" means a Class P Unit with respect to which the Class P Member has become fully vested in, and has a nonforfeitable right to.

"**Voting Members**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 4.07(a)</u>.

"**Withholding Advances**" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 7.04(b)</u>.

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**Section 1.02 Interpretation**. For purposes of this Agreement, (a) the words "include," "includes" and "including" shall be deemed to be followed by the words "without limitation"; (b) the word "or" is not exclusive; and (c) the words "herein," "hereof," "hereby," "hereto" and "hereunder" refer to this Agreement as a whole. The headings and subheadings in this Agreement are included for convenience and identification only and are in no way intended to describe, interpret, define or limit the scope, extent or intent of this Agreement or any provision hereof. The definitions given for any defined terms in this Agreement shall apply equally to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. A reference to any party to this Agreement or any other agreement or document shall include such party's predecessors, successors and permitted assigns. All accounting terms not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings determined by GAAP. Unless the context otherwise requires, references herein: (x) to Articles, Sections, and Exhibits mean the Articles and Sections of, and Exhibits attached to, this Agreement; (y) to an agreement, instrument or other document means such agreement, instrument or other document as amended, supplemented and modified from time to time, including by waiver or consent, to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof and (z) to a statute means such statute as amended from time to time and includes any successor legislation thereto and any regulations promulgated thereunder and references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein. This Agreement shall be construed without regard to any presumption or rule requiring construction or interpretation against the party drafting an instrument or causing any instrument to be drafted. The Exhibits referred to herein shall be construed with, and as an integral part of, this Agreement to the same extent as if they were set forth verbatim herein.

#### ARTICLE II

#### Organization

**Section 2.01 Formation**.

&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 Company was formed on February 20, 2025, pursuant to the provisions of the Delaware Act, upon the filing of the Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) This Agreement shall constitute the "limited liability company agreement" (as that term is used in the Delaware Act) of the Company. The rights, powers, duties, obligations and liabilities of the Members shall be determined pursuant to the Delaware Act and this Agreement. To the extent that the rights, powers, duties, obligations and liabilities of any Member are different by reason of any provision of this Agreement than they would be under the Delaware Act in the absence of such provision, this Agreement shall, to the extent permitted by the Delaware Act, control.

**Section 2.02**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Name**. The name of the Company is "ContextLogic Holdings, LLC" or such other name or names as the Managing Member may from time to time designate; *provided*, that the name shall always contain the words "Limited Liability Company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C." or the designation "LLC"; *provided*<u>,</u> that in no event will the name of Abrams or BCP, or any Affiliate of Abrams or BCP, or any variant of any such name, be used in or as any part of the name of the Company without the prior written consent of Abrams or BCP, respectively. The Managing Member shall give prompt notice to each of the Members of any change to the name of the Company.

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**Section 2.03 Principal Office**. The principal office of the Company is located at such location as may be designated by the Managing Member from time to time.

**Section 2.04 Registered Office; Registered Agent**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The registered office of the Company shall be the office of the initial registered agent named in the Certificate of Formation or such other office (which need not be a place of business of the Company) as the Managing Member may designate from time to time in the manner provided by the Delaware Act and Applicable Law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The registered agent for service of process on the Company in the State of Delaware shall be the initial registered agent named in the Certificate of Formation or such other Person or Persons as the Managing Member may designate from time to time in the manner provided by the Delaware Act and Applicable Law.

**Section 2.05 Purpose; Powers**. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the Delaware Act and to engage in any and all activities necessary or incidental thereto. The Company shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes for which it is formed, including the powers granted by the Delaware Act.

**Section 2.06 Term**. The term of the Company commenced on the date the Certificate of Formation was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and shall continue in existence perpetually until the Company is dissolved in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

**Section 2.07 No State-Law Partnership; Tax Treatment**. For U.S. federal and, if applicable, state and local income tax purposes, the Members intend to treat the Company as a partnership and no election shall be filed to change such classification without the consent of the Managing Member, BCP and Abrams. The Company and each Member shall file all tax returns and shall otherwise take all tax and financial reporting positions in a manner consistent with such treatment and no Member shall take any action inconsistent with such treatment. In the event that an election is filed to treat the Company as an association taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Members shall make such amendments to this Agreement as are appropriate in light of such classification. The foregoing sentences of this <u>Section 2.07</u> and the obligations of the Members pursuant thereto shall survive the termination, dissolution, liquidation and winding up of the Company and the withdrawal of such Member from the Company or Transfer of its Units. The Members intend that the Company shall not be a partnership (including, without limitation, a limited partnership) or joint venture, and that no Member, or Officer of the Company shall be a partner or joint venturer of any other Member or Officer of the Company, for any purposes other than as set forth in the first sentence of this <u>Section 2.07</u>.

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#### ARTICLE III

#### Units

**Section 3.01 Units Generally**. The Membership Interests of the Members shall be represented by issued and outstanding Units, which may be divided into one or more types, classes or series. Each type, class or series of Units shall have the privileges, preference, duties, liabilities, obligations and rights, including voting rights, if any, set forth in this Agreement with respect to such type, class or series. The Managing Member shall maintain a schedule of all Members, their respective mailing addresses and the amount and series of Units held by them (the "**Members Schedule**"), which Members Schedule is attached hereto, and shall update the Members Schedule upon the issuance or Transfer of any Units to any new or existing Member in accordance with this Agreement (which update shall not constitute an amendment to the Agreement). The Members Schedule shall be kept confidential, except as may be required by applicable law.

**Section 3.02 Authorization of Units**. Subject to compliance with <u>Section 4.12</u>, the Company is hereby authorized to issue a class of Units designated as Class A Convertible Preferred Units, a class of Units designated as Class B Common Units (with two series, designated as Class B-1 Common Units and Class B-2 Common Units), and a class of Units designed as Class P Units.

**Section 3.03 Class A Convertible Preferred Units; Class B Common Units; Class P Units**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Class A Convertible Preferred Units**. On the Original Closing Date and/or the Closing Effective Date, as applicable, the Company issued the Class A Convertible Preferred Units to the Class A Members in the amounts and on the dates set forth on the Members Schedule.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Class B Common Units**. On the Original Closing Date and/or the Closing Effective Date, as applicable, the Company issued the Class B-1 Common Units to the Class B-1 Members in the amounts and on the dates set forth on the Members Schedule. After the date hereof, the Company may issue Class B-2 Common Units as provided in <u>Section 3.04</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Class P Units**. On the Original Closing Date and/or the Closing Effective Date, as applicable, the Company issued the Class P Units, in accordance with the Class P Joinder Agreement, to the Class P Member in the amount set forth on the Members Schedule. Class P Units are intended to qualify as "profits interests" (within the meaning of IRS Revenue Procedure 93-27, 1993-2 C.B. 343, and IRS Revenue Procedure 2001-43, 2001-2 C.B. 191) for U.S. federal income tax purposes and this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with such intent.

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**Section 3.04**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Conversion of Class A Convertible Preferred Units**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Class A Member may, at any time and from time to time, convert, in whole or in part, its outstanding Class A Convertible Preferred Units into a number of newly issued Class B-2 Common Units equal to the Class A Conversion Ratio multiplied by the number of Class A Convertible Preferred Units submitted for conversion by delivering written notice to the Managing Member and each other Class A Member (the "**Conversion Notice**"); *provided*, that any Conversion Notice delivered to convert less than all of such Class A Member's Class A Convertible Preferred Units must convert at least a number of Class A Convertible Preferred Units equal to the greater of (i) one-third of the Class A Convertible Preferred Units then held by such Class A Member and (ii) 5,000 Class A Convertible Preferred Units (as adjusted in accordance with <u>Section 3.04(c)</u>). Any Class A Convertible Preferred Units for which a Conversion Notice is delivered shall be deemed converted into Class B-2 Common Units as of the close of business on the date the Conversion Notice is delivered to the Managing Member. Upon any conversion of Class A Convertible Preferred Units, (A) the Capital Contribution with respect to such Class B-2 Common Units shall be an amount equal to the quotient of (x) the applicable Class A Contribution Amount divided by (y) the number of Class B-2 Common Units such Class A Convertible Preferred Unit is converted into, and (B) the Managing Member shall update the Members Schedule to reflect the issuance of Class B-2 Common Units pursuant to such conversion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; At all times when Class A Convertible Preferred Units are outstanding, the Company shall reserve, out of its authorized, unreserved and not outstanding Class B-2 Common Units, a number of Class B-2 Common Units to permit the conversion of all then-outstanding Class A Convertible Preferred Units and shall take such action in accordance with this Agreement as may be necessary to ensure Class B-2 Common Units are available therefor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Company effects any subdivision, split, consolidation, reverse split, combination, recapitalization, reorganization or similar transaction with respect to the Class B-2 Common Units, then the Company shall concurrently make equivalent and equitable adjustments to the Class A Conversion Ratio then in effect such that the rights of the Class A Members are not adversely affected as a result of any such action.

**Section 3.05**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Other Issuances**. In addition to the Class A Convertible Preferred Units issued to BCP, Abrams and the other Class A Members on or prior to the date hereof, the Class B-1 Common Units issued to Parent and Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition Blocker, LLC on or prior to the date hereof and the Class P Units issued to the Class P Members on or prior to the date hereof, the Company is hereby authorized, subject to compliance with <u>Section 3.06</u> and <u>Section 4.12</u>, to authorize and issue or sell to any Person any of the following (collectively "**New Interests**"): (i) any new type, class or series of Units not otherwise described in this Agreement, which Units may be designated as classes or series of the Class A Convertible Preferred Units or Class B Common Units but having different rights; and (ii) Unit Equivalents. Subject to compliance with <u>Section 4.12</u> and <u>Section 14.09(a)</u>, the Managing Member is hereby authorized to amend this Agreement (without any further action required by any Member) to reflect such issuance and to fix the relative privileges, preference, duties, liabilities, obligations and rights of any such New Interests, including the number of such New Interests to be issued, the preference (with respect to Distributions, in liquidation or otherwise) over any other Units and any contributions required in connection therewith.

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**Section 3.06**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Preemptive Rights**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company shall give (i) each Class A Member that is an "accredited investor" within the meaning of Rule 501 promulgated under the Securities Act and (ii) subject to the provisions of <u>Section 3.06(a)</u>, Management Investors (each Person under (i) and (ii), a "**Preemptive Rights Holder**") at least ten (10) Business Days' prior written notice (an "**Issuance Notice**") of any proposed issuance of Equity Securities of the Company (other than Excess Shares) to any of Abrams, BCP, or their respective Affiliates. The Issuance Notice shall specify the number and type of such Equity Securities and the price at which such Equity Securities are proposed to be issued and the other material terms and conditions of the issuance, including the proposed closing date. Each Preemptive Rights Holder shall be entitled to purchase, at the price and on the other terms and conditions specified in the Issuance Notice, its pro rata portion of such newly issued Equity Securities equal to (x) the number of securities of the specified type of Equity Securities proposed to be issued to Abrams, BCP, and/or their respective Affiliates (as applicable) multiplied by (y) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of Class A Convertible Preferred Units held by such Preemptive Rights Holder as of immediately prior to such issuance and the denominator of which is equal to the sum of the number of Class A Convertible Preferred Units held by all Class A Members collectively as of immediately prior to such issuance (with respect to each Preemptive Rights Holder, its "**Preemptive Rights Portion**").

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each Preemptive Rights Holder may exercise its rights under this <u>Section 3.06</u> by delivering written notice of its election to purchase up to its Preemptive Rights Portion of such Equity Securities to the Company within ten (10) Business Days after receipt of the Issuance Notice. A delivery of such notice (which notice shall specify the number of such Equity Securities, up to but not exceeding the applicable Preemptive Rights Portion, requested to be purchased by the Preemptive Rights Holder submitting such notice) by such Preemptive Rights Holder shall constitute a binding agreement of such Preemptive Rights Holder to purchase, at the price and on the terms and conditions specified in the Issuance Notice, the number of Equity Securities specified in such Preemptive Rights Holder's notice. If, at the end of such ten (10) Business Day-period, any Preemptive Rights Holder has not exercised its right to purchase any or all of its Preemptive Rights Portion of such Equity Securities, such Preemptive Rights Holder shall be deemed to have waived all of its rights under this <u>Section 3.06</u> with respect to, and only with respect to, the purchase of such unelected Preemptive Rights Portion in respect of the issuance that is the topic of the applicable Issuance Notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If any Preemptive Rights Holder fails to properly exercise its preemptive rights under this <u>Section 3.06</u>, or elects to exercise such rights with respect to less than such Preemptive Rights Holder's Preemptive Rights Portion of the Equity Securities (the difference between such Preemptive Rights Holder's Preemptive Rights Portion and such Preemptive Rights Holder's exercised amount, the "**Excess Shares**"), such Excess Shares shall be allocated by the Managing Member in its sole discretion, subject to compliance with the consent rights set forth in <u>Section 4.12</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company shall have 180 days after the date of the Issuance Notice to consummate the proposed issuance of any or all of such Equity Securities that the Preemptive Rights Holders have elected not to purchase at the same (or higher) price and upon such other terms and conditions that are not materially less favorable to the Company than those specified in the Issuance Notice; provided, however, that if such issuance is subject to regulatory or other third-party approval, such 180-day period shall be extended until the expiration of five (5) Business Days after all such approvals have been received, but in no event later than 270 days after the date of the Issuance Notice. At the consummation of such issuance, to the extent such Equity Securities are certificated, the Company shall issue certificates representing the Equity Securities to be purchased by each Preemptive Rights Holder exercising preemptive rights pursuant to this <u>Section 3.06</u> registered in the name of such Preemptive Rights Holder, free and clear of all liens, except pursuant to the Company's organizational documents and under Applicable Law, against payment by such Preemptive Rights Holder of the purchase price for such Equity Securities. If the Company proposes to issue any class of Equity Securities after such period or during such period at a lower price or on such other terms materially less favorable to the Company, the Company shall again comply with the procedures set forth in this <u>Section 3.06</u>.

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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;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The closing of any issuance of Equity Securities to the Preemptive Rights Holders pursuant to this <u>Section 3.06</u> shall take place at the time and in the manner provided in the Issuance Notice. The Company shall be under no obligation to consummate any proposed issuance of Equity Securities, nor shall there be any liability on the part of the Company to any Preemptive Rights Holder if the Company has not consummated any proposed issuance of Equity Securities pursuant to this <u>Section 3.06</u> for whatever reason, except willful misconduct or breach of this Agreement, regardless of whether the Company has delivered an Issuance Notice in respect of such proposed issuance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may offer and sell Equity Securities subject to the preemptive rights under this <u>Section 3.06</u> to Abrams, BCP, and/or their respective Affiliates without first offering such Equity Securities to each of the other Preemptive Rights Holders or complying with the procedures of this <u>Section 3.06</u>, so long as (i) each of the other Preemptive Rights Holders receives prompt written notice of the consummation of such sales and (ii) either the Company or the initial purchaser of such Equity Securities makes available for sale to the other Preemptive Rights Holders, by no later than 30 days after such issuance, a number of Equity Securities sufficient to provide such other Preemptive Rights Holders with the same proportionate ownership as they would have received if the preemptive rights under this <u>Section 3.06</u> had been complied with prior to such issuance and on the same terms and conditions as applied to such issuance. Until such time as the Company has complied with the foregoing provisions of this <u>Section 3.06(f)</u>, (A) the Company shall not make any Distributions in respect of, or redeem or repurchase, any such Equity Securities, (B) the initial purchaser(s) of such Equity Securities shall not Transfer any such Equity Securities (other than pursuant to this <u>Section 3.06(f)</u>), and (C) the Company shall not dissolve or wind up its affairs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In the event that Management Investors would not qualify as a Preemptive Rights Holder pursuant to <u>Section 3.06(a)(i)</u>, then any member of Management Investors that is such an "accredited investor" shall be entitled to exercise, on its own behalf, preemptive rights pursuant to this <u>Section 3.06</u> in respect of the Preemptive Rights Portion attributable to the Class A Convertible Preferred Units beneficially owned by such member through Management Investors and any such member shall be deemed to be a Preemptive Rights Holder for all purposes pursuant to this <u>Section 3.06</u>; <u>provided</u>, that immediately following the consummation of such issuance, such member contributes such Equity Securities to Management Investors in exchange for the issuance to such member of corresponding equity interests in Management Investors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each Preemptive Rights Holder is permitted to Transfer its preemptive right to purchase Equity Securities pursuant to this <u>Section 3.06</u> to any of its Permitted Transferees in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The preemptive rights in this <u>Section 3.06</u> shall also apply, *mutatis mutandis*, to any issuance of Equity Securities by any direct or indirect Subsidiary of the Company to any of Abrams, BCP or their respective Affiliates.

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**Section 3.07**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Certification of Units**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Managing Member, subject to the consent of Abrams and BCP, may, but shall not be required to, issue certificates to the Members representing the Units held by such Member.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In the event that the Managing Member shall issue certificates representing Units in accordance with <u>Section 3.07(a)</u>, then in addition to any other legend required by Applicable Law, all certificates representing issued and outstanding Units shall bear a legend substantially in the following form:

THE UNITS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT AMONG THE COMPANY AND ITS MEMBERS, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE AT THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE COMPANY. NO TRANSFER, SALE, ASSIGNMENT, PLEDGE, HYPOTHECATION OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THE UNITS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE MADE EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT.

THE UNITS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR UNDER ANY OTHER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD, ASSIGNED, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT EFFECTIVE UNDER SUCH ACT AND LAWS, OR (B) PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION THEREUNDER.

#### ARTICLE IV

#### Members

**Section 4.01**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Admission of New Members**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Subject to compliance with <u>Section 4.12</u>, new Members may be admitted by the Managing Member from time to time (i) in connection with an issuance of Units by the Company, and (ii) in connection with a Transfer of Units, subject to compliance with the provisions of <u>Article IX</u>, and in either case, following compliance with the provisions of <u>Section 4.01(b)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In order for any Person not already a Member of the Company to be admitted as a Member, whether pursuant to an issuance or a Transfer of Units, such Person shall have executed and delivered to the Company a written undertaking substantially in the form of the Joinder Agreement. Upon the amendment of the Members Schedule by the Managing Member and the satisfaction of any other applicable conditions, including, if a condition, the receipt by the Company of payment for the issuance of the applicable Units, such Person shall be admitted as a Member and deemed listed as such on the books and records of the Company and thereupon shall be issued his, her or its Units. The Managing Member shall also adjust the Capital Accounts of the Members as necessary in accordance with <u>Section 5.04</u>.

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**Section 4.02 Representations and Warranties of Members**. By execution and delivery of this Agreement or a Joinder Agreement, as applicable, each of the Members, whether admitted as of the date hereof or pursuant to <u>Section 4.01</u>, represents and warrants to the Company and acknowledges that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Units have not been registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, are issued in reliance upon federal and state exemptions for transactions not involving a public offering and cannot be disposed of unless (i) they are subsequently registered or exempted from registration under the Securities Act and (ii) the provisions of this Agreement have been complied with;

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Such Member is an "accredited investor" within the meaning of Rule 501 promulgated under the Securities Act, as amended by Section 413(a) of the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and agrees that it will not take any action that could have an adverse effect on the availability of the exemption from registration provided by Rule 501 promulgated under the Securities Act with respect to the offer and sale of the Units;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Such Member's Units are being acquired for its own account solely for investment and not with a view to resale or distribution thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The determination of such Member to acquire Units has been made by such Member independent of any other Member and independent of any statements or opinions as to the advisability of such purchase or as to the business, operations, assets, liabilities, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Company and the Company Subsidiaries that may have been made or given by any other Member or by any agent or employee of any other Member;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Such Member has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters and is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Company and making an informed decision with respect thereto;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Such Member is able to bear the economic and financial risk of an investment in the Company for an indefinite period of time;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by such Member and do not require such Member to obtain any consent or approval that has not been obtained and do not contravene or result in a default in any material respect under any provision of any law or regulation applicable to such Member or other governing documents or any agreement or instrument to which such Member is a party or by which such Member is bound; 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;(h) This Agreement is valid, binding and enforceable against such Member in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, and other similar laws of general applicability relating to or affecting creditors' rights or general equity principles (regardless of whether considered at law or in equity).

**Section 4.03**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **No Personal Liability**. Except as otherwise provided in the Delaware Act, by Applicable Law or expressly in this Agreement, no Member will be obligated personally for any debt, obligation or liability of the Company or of any Company Subsidiaries or other Members, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, solely by reason of being a Member.

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**Section 4.04**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **No Withdrawal**. A Member shall not cease to be a Member as a result of the Bankruptcy of such Member or as a result of any other events specified in § 18-304 of the Delaware Act. So long as a Member continues to hold any Units, such Member shall not have the ability to withdraw or resign as a Member prior to the dissolution and winding up of the Company and any such withdrawal or resignation or attempted withdrawal or resignation by a Member prior to the dissolution or winding up of the Company shall be null and void. As soon as any Person who is a Member ceases to hold any Units, such Person shall no longer be a Member.

**Section 4.05**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Death or Dissolution**. The death or dissolution of any Member shall not cause the dissolution of the Company. In such event the Company and its business shall be continued by the remaining Member or Members and the Units owned by the deceased Member shall automatically be Transferred to such Member's heirs in accordance with Applicable Law; *provided*, that within a reasonable time after such Transfer, the applicable heirs shall sign a written undertaking substantially in the form of the Joinder Agreement.

**Section 4.06**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Voting**. Except as otherwise provided by this Agreement (including <u>Section 4.12</u>) or as otherwise required by the Delaware Act or Applicable Law, on all matters on which members are entitled to vote, only the holders that are record owners of issued and outstanding Class B-1 Common Units shall be entitled to vote. Each holder of issued and outstanding Class B-1 Common Units shall be entitled to one vote per issued and outstanding Class B-1 Common Unit. . Each of Class A Convertible Preferred Units, Class B-2 Common Units, and Class P Units shall be non-voting; *provided*, that each of such Units shall have any consent and other rights (if any) expressly provided to them by this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, no Unit shall be entitled to vote prior to the issuance of such Unit.

**Section 4.07 Meetings**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Calling the Meeting**. Meetings of the Members may be called by either the Managing Member or the Class A Members. Only Members who hold issued and outstanding Units which are entitled to vote pursuant to <u>Section 4.06</u> ("**Voting Members**") shall have the right to attend meetings of the Members.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Notice**. Written notice stating the place, date and time of the meeting and, in the case of a meeting of the Members not regularly scheduled, describing the purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be delivered not fewer than two (2) days and not more than thirty (30) days before the date of the meeting to each Voting Member, by or at the direction of the Managing Member or the Member(s) calling the meeting, as the case may be. The Voting Members may hold meetings at the Company's principal office or at such other place as the Managing Member may designate in the notice for such meeting.

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Participation**. Any Voting Member may participate in a meeting of the Voting Members by means of conference telephone or other communications equipment by means of which all Persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in a meeting by such means shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Vote by Proxy**. On any matter that is to be voted on by Voting Members, a Voting Member may vote in person or by proxy, and such proxy may be granted in writing, by means of Electronic Transmission or as otherwise permitted by Applicable Law. Every proxy shall be revocable in the discretion of the Voting Member executing it unless otherwise provided in such proxy; *provided*, that such right to revocation shall not invalidate or otherwise affect actions taken under such proxy prior to such revocation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Conduct of Business**. The business to be conducted at such meeting need not be limited to the purpose described in the notice and can include business to be conducted by Voting Members; *provided*, that the Voting Members shall have been notified of the meeting in accordance with <u>Section 4.07(b)</u>. Attendance of a Member at any meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a Member attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the ground that the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.

**Section 4.08 Quorum**. A quorum of any meeting of the Voting Members shall require the presence of Members holding a majority of the outstanding Units that are entitled to vote on any matter presented at such meeting. Subject to <u>Section 4.09</u>, no action at any meeting may be taken by the Members unless the appropriate quorum is present. Subject to <u>Section 4.09</u>, no action may be taken by the Members at any meeting at which a quorum is present without the affirmative vote of Members holding a majority of the issued and outstanding Units held by all Members.

**Section 4.09**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Action Without Meeting**. Notwithstanding the provisions of <u>Section 4.08</u>, but subject in all cases to compliance with <u>Section 4.12</u>, any matter that is to be voted on, consented to or approved by Voting Members may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote if consented to, in writing or by Electronic Transmission, by a Member or Members holding not less than the minimum number of the issued and outstanding Units that would be required to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which a quorum is present in accordance with this Agreement. A record shall be maintained by the Managing Member of each such action taken by written consent of a Member or Members.

**Section 4.10**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Power of Members**. Subject to compliance with each of <u>Section 8.01</u> and <u>Section 4.12</u>, the Members shall have the power to exercise any and all rights or powers granted to Members pursuant to the express terms of this Agreement and the Delaware Act. Except as otherwise specifically provided by this Agreement or required by the Delaware Act, no Member, in its capacity as a Member, shall have the power to act for or on behalf of, or to bind, the Company.

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**Section 4.11**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **No Interest in Company Property**. No real or personal property of the Company shall be deemed to be owned by any Member individually, but shall be owned by, and title shall be vested solely in, the Company. Without limiting the foregoing, each Member hereby irrevocably waives during the existence of the Company any right that such Member may have to maintain any action for partition with respect to the property of the Company.

**Section 4.12**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Consent Rights**.

For so long as Abrams or BCP holds any Units, the Company will not, and will cause the other Company Group Members to not, either directly or indirectly, take, or agree or commit to take, any of the following actions without the prior written consent of each of Abrams and BCP, as applicable, and any such act or transaction entered into without such consent or vote will be null and void *ab initio*, and of no force or effect:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; create, authorize, or issue (by reclassification or otherwise) any equity securities, or other instruments convertible or exchangeable into, or exercisable for, equity securities ("**Equity Securities**") of any Company Group Member, other than any issuance or proposed issuance (a) to employees, consultants or members of the board of directors of any Company Group Member pursuant to an employee benefit plan or arrangement that has been approved by the board of directors of the Company, (b) upon the conversion or exchange of any securities issued in accordance with this Agreement pursuant to the terms thereof or (c) by any direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company to another direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("**Excluded Issuances**");

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; declare or pay any distributions to equity holders, or redeem, repay, defease, or repurchase any Equity Securities; *provided, however*, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the Company may declare and pay distributions to the Class B Members, for the sole purpose of paying for, and in the amount of, (A) the reasonable and documented, out-of-pocket expenses actually incurred by Parent in order to continue to be publicly traded on a national securities exchange and an SEC reporting company, (B) the payment of vendors in the ordinary course and consistent with past practice; *provided, however*, that, with respect to the foregoing clauses (A) and (B), the Company must have provided reasonable detail of such expenses to Abrams and BCP at least three (3) Business Days prior the declaration or payment of such distribution with respect thereto, and (C) the payment of payroll and other employee-related expenses of the Company in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice; (ii) the Company may redeem or repurchase Class B-1 Common Units of Parent, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000.00 in any twelve-month period or calendar year at a price per Class B-1 Common Unit of $8.00, the proceeds of which redemption(s) shall be applied to the business needs of Parent, which needs may include the payment or the making of provision for the payment when due of obligations, including, present and anticipated debts and obligations, capital needs and expenses, the payment of any management or administrative fees and expenses, payment of employees, and reasonable reserves for contingencies; and (iii) any direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company may (A) declare and pay distributions to the Company or to other wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company or (B) redeem, repay, defease, or repurchase Equity Securities of other wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; acquire any stock, assets, or business of any Person in one transaction or series of related transactions, (other than the acquisition of Cash Equivalents or Marketable Securities (each, as defined pursuant to GAAP) in the ordinary course or consistent with past practice) in one or a series of related transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of $5 million;

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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;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; dispose of any assets (whether by merger, consolidation, or otherwise) (other than the disposition of Cash Equivalents or Marketable Securities (each, as defined pursuant to GAAP) in the ordinary course or consistent with past practice) in one or a series of related transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of $5 million;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; enter into any settlement agreement with respect to any claim, lawsuit, or other proceeding relating to any Company Group Member other than any settlement approved by the board of Parent with respect to the securities litigation matter included in Parent's SEC reports prior to the date of the A&R Agreement in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 in the aggregate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; enter into any new line of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; entry into or conduct of any transaction or series of related transactions (including any contract, agreement, or other arrangement or the purchase, sale, lease, or exchange of any property or the rendering of any service) with any Affiliate of any Company Group Member or Parent, or any director or officer of any Company Group Member or Parent, or any equity holder or stockholder of the Company or Parent who files ownership disclosures on Schedule 13D (other than, in each case, transactions between or among the Company and any direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; incur, or suffer to exist, Indebtedness, or subject any assets or equity interests of any Company Group Member to any lien or encumbrance of any nature;

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; transfer any Class B-1 Common Units or any Equity Securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; amend the Class P Joinder Agreement, or, other than as expressly provided by the Class B Joinder Agreement as in effect on the date hereof, authorize or issue any additional Class P Units; 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;(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; amend this Agreement in any manner adverse to the rights and privileges of the Class A Members.

#### ARTICLE V

#### Capital Contributions; Capital Accounts

**Section 5.01**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Capital Contributions**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On or prior to the Closing Effective Date, each Member has made the aggregate Capital Contribution(s) in the amounts set forth opposite such Member's name on the Members Schedule.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Member shall have the right to demand the return of its Capital Contributions, or otherwise to withdraw any amounts from the Company, except upon dissolution of the Company or as expressly provided herein.

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**Section 5.02**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Initial Capital Accounts**. Each Member who has made a Capital Contribution pursuant to <u>Section 5.01(a)</u> shall have a Capital Account and be credited with the Capital Contribution(s) in the amount set forth opposite such Member's name on the Members Schedule as in effect on the Closing Effective Date. Each Member shall own the number, type, series, and class of Units, in each case, in the amounts set forth opposite such Member's name on the Members Schedule as in effect from time to time.

**Section 5.03**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Additional Capital Contributions**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as set forth in <u>Section 5.01(a)</u>, no Member shall be required to make any Capital Contributions to the Company.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Member shall be required to lend any funds to the Company and no Member shall have any personal liability for the payment or repayment of any Capital Contribution by or to any other Member.

**Section 5.04**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Maintenance of Capital Accounts**. The Company shall establish and maintain for each Member a separate capital account (a "**Capital Account**") on its books and records in accordance with this <u>Section 5.04</u>. Each Capital Account shall be established and maintained in accordance with the following provisions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each Member's Capital Account shall be increased by the amount of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; such Member's Capital Contributions, including such Member's initial Capital Contribution;

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any Net Income or other item of income or gain allocated to such Member pursuant to <u>Article VI</u>; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) any liabilities of the Company that are assumed by such Member or secured by any property Distributed to such Member.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each Member's Capital Account shall be decreased by:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the cash amount or Book Value of any property Distributed to such Member pursuant to <u>Article VII</u> and <u>Section 12.03(c)</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the amount of any Net Loss or other item of loss or deduction allocated to such Member pursuant to <u>Article VI</u>; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) the amount of any liabilities of such Member assumed by the Company or which are secured by any property contributed by such Member to the Company.

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The foregoing provisions and the other provisions of this Agreement relating to the maintenance of Capital Accounts are intended to comply with Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b), and shall be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with such Treasury Regulations. In the event the Partnership Representative shall reasonably determine that it is prudent to modify or adjust the manner in which the Capital Accounts, or any debits or credits thereto (including debits or credits relating to liabilities which are secured by contributed or distributed property or which are assumed by the Company or any Members), are computed in order to comply with such Treasury Regulations, the Partnership Representative may make such modification or adjustment, provided such modification or adjustment does not affect the amounts distributable to any Member pursuant to this Agreement.

**Section 5.05**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Succession Upon Transfer**. In the event that any Units are Transferred in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Transferee shall succeed to the Capital Account of the Transferor to the extent it relates to the Transferred Units and, subject to <u>Section 6.04</u>, shall receive allocations and Distributions pursuant to <u>Article VI</u>, <u>Article VII</u> and <u>Article XII</u> in respect of such Units.

**Section 5.06**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Negative Capital Accounts**. In the event that any Member shall have a deficit balance in his, her or its Capital Account, such Member shall have no obligation, during the existence of the Company or upon dissolution or liquidation thereof, to restore such negative balance or make any Capital Contributions to the Company by reason thereof, except as may be required by Applicable Law or in respect of any negative balance resulting from a withdrawal of capital or dissolution in contravention of this Agreement.

**Section 5.07**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **No Withdrawal**. No Member shall be entitled to withdraw any part of his, her or its Capital Account or to receive any Distribution from the Company, except as provided in this Agreement. No Member shall receive any interest, salary or drawing with respect to its Capital Contributions or its Capital Account, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. The Capital Accounts are maintained for the sole purpose of allocating items of income, gain, loss and deduction among the Members and shall have no effect on the amount of any Distributions to any Members, in liquidation or otherwise.

**Section 5.08**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Treatment of Loans From Members**. Loans by any Member to the Company shall not be considered Capital Contributions and shall not affect the maintenance of such Member's Capital Account, other than to the extent provided in <u>Section 5.04(a)(iii)</u>, if applicable.

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#### ARTICLE VI

#### Allocation

**Section 6.01**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Allocation of Net Income and Net Loss**. For each Fiscal Year (or portion thereof), except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, Net Income and Net Loss (and, to the extent necessary and provided herein, individual items of income, gain, loss or deduction) of the Company shall be allocated among the Members in a manner such that, after giving effect to the special allocations set forth in <u>Section 6.02</u>, the Capital Account balance of each Member, immediately after making such allocations, is, as nearly as possible, equal to (i) the Distributions that would be made to such Member pursuant to <u>Section 12.03(c)</u> if the Company were dissolved, its affairs wound up and its assets sold for cash equal to their Book Value, all Company liabilities were satisfied (limited with respect to each Nonrecourse Liability to the Book Value of the assets securing such liability), and the net assets of the Company were Distributed, in accordance with <u>Section 12.03(c)</u>, to the Members immediately after making such allocations, minus (ii) such Member's share of Company Minimum Gain and Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain, computed immediately prior to the hypothetical sale of assets. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon a liquidation of the Company pursuant to <u>Section 12.03</u>, the Company shall, to the extent necessary, allocate individual items of income, gain, loss or deduction of the Company among the Members such that the Capital Account balance of each Member is as nearly as possible, on a proportionate basis, equal to the amounts provided for in the first sentence of this <u>Section 6.01</u>. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Partnership Representative may make such allocations of Net Income or Net Loss (or items thereof) as it deems reasonably necessary to give economic effect to the provisions of this Agreement, taking into such facts and circumstances as it deems reasonably necessary for this purpose.

**Section 6.02 Regulatory and Special Allocations**. Notwithstanding the provisions of <u>Section 6.01</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If there is a net decrease in Company Minimum Gain (determined according to Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(d)(1)) during any Fiscal Year, each Member shall be specially allocated Net Income for such Fiscal Year (and, if necessary, subsequent Fiscal Years) in an amount equal to such Member's share of the net decrease in Company Minimum Gain, determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(g)(1). The items to be so allocated shall be determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations Sections 1.704-2(f)(6) and 1.704-2(j)(2). This <u>Section 6.02(a)</u> is intended to comply with the "minimum gain chargeback" requirement in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(f) and shall be interpreted and applied in a manner consistently therewith.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Member Nonrecourse Deductions shall be allocated in the manner required by Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(i). Except as otherwise provided in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(4), if there is a net decrease in Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain during any Fiscal Year, each Member that has a share of such Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain shall be specially allocated Net Income for such Fiscal Year (and, if necessary, subsequent Fiscal Years) in an amount equal to that Member's share of the net decrease in Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain. Items to be allocated pursuant to this paragraph shall be determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations Sections 1.704-2(i)(4) and 1.704-2(j)(2). This <u>Section 6.02(b)</u> is intended to comply with the "minimum gain chargeback" requirements in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(4) and shall be interpreted consistently therewith.

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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;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In the event any Member has a deficit Capital Account at the end of any Fiscal Year which is in excess of the sum of the amount such Member is obligated to restore pursuant to the penultimate sentences of Treasury Regulations Sections 1.704-2*(g)(1)* and 1.704-2*(i)(5)*, each such Member shall be specially allocated items of Company income and gain in the amount of such excess to the extent required by the Treasury Regulations as quickly as possible, *provided* that an allocation pursuant to this <u>Section 6.02(d)</u> shall be made only if and to the extent that such Member would have a deficit Capital Account in excess of such sum after all other allocations provided for in this <u>Article VI</u> have been made as if <u>Section 6.02(c)</u> and this <u>Section 6.02(d)</u> were not in this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nonrecourse Deductions for any Fiscal Year shall be allocated among the Members in the same proportion as the other Net Losses of the Company for such year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any Member Nonrecourse Deductions for any Fiscal Year shall be specially allocated to the Member who bears the economic risk of loss with respect to the Member Nonrecourse Debt to which such Member Nonrecourse Deductions are attributable in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(1).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The allocations set forth in paragraphs (a) through (f) above (the "**Regulatory Allocations**") are intended to comply with certain requirements of the Treasury Regulations under Code Section 704. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this <u>Article VI</u> (other than the Regulatory Allocations), the Regulatory Allocations shall be taken into account in allocating Net Income and Net Losses among Members so that, to the extent possible, the net amount of such allocations of Net Income and Net Losses and other items and the Regulatory Allocations to each Member shall be equal to the net amount that would have been allocated to such Member if the Regulatory Allocations had not occurred.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net Losses allocated pursuant to <u>Section 6.01</u> shall not exceed the maximum amount of Net Losses that can be allocated without causing any Member to have an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit at the end of any Fiscal Year. In the event some but not all of Members would otherwise have Adjusted Capital Account Deficits as a consequence of an allocation of Net Losses pursuant to <u>Section 6.01</u>, the limitation set forth in this <u>Section 6.02(h)</u> shall be applied on a Member by Member basis and Net Losses not allocable to any Member as a result of such limitation shall be allocated (a) first, to the other Members in accordance with the positive balances in such Member's Capital Accounts so as to allocate the maximum permissible Net Losses to each Member under Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d) of the Treasury Regulations (until the Capital Account balances of all Members shall be reduced to zero), and (b) thereafter in the same manner as Nonrecourse Deductions. If and to the extent Net Losses are allocated pursuant to this <u>Section 6.02(h)</u> rather than <u>Section 6.01</u>, then, notwithstanding <u>Section 6.01</u> above, subsequent allocations of Net Income shall be made first to the Members who received excess allocations of Net Losses pursuant to this <u>Section 6.02(h)</u> in excess of what they would have otherwise received pursuant to <u>Section 6.01</u> ("**Excess Net Losses**"), in proportion to those Excess Net Losses, until all such Excess Net Losses have been offset with allocations of Net Income pursuant to this sentence. Any remaining allocations of Net Income shall be made in accordance with <u>Section 6.01</u>.

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Section **6.03 Tax Allocations**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Subject to <u>Section 6.03(b)</u> through <u>Section 6.03(e)</u>, all income, gains, losses and deductions of the Company shall be allocated, for federal, state and local income tax purposes, among the Members in accordance with the allocation of such income, gains, losses and deductions among the Members for computing their Capital Accounts, except that if any such allocation for tax purposes is not permitted by the Code or other Applicable Law, the Company's subsequent income, gains, losses and deductions shall be allocated among the Members for tax purposes, to the extent permitted by the Code and other Applicable Law, so as to reflect as nearly as possible the allocation set forth herein in computing their Capital Accounts.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Items of Company taxable income, gain, loss and deduction with respect to any property contributed to the capital of the Company shall be allocated among the Members in accordance with Code Section 704(c) and Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-3, so as to take account of any variation between the adjusted basis of such property to the Company for federal income tax purposes and its Book Value.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Book Value of any Company asset is adjusted pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(*f*) as provided in clause (c) of the definition of Book Value, subsequent allocations of items of taxable income, gain, loss and deduction with respect to such asset shall take account of any variation between the adjusted basis of such asset for federal income tax purposes and its Book Value in the same manner as under Code Section 704(c). The Company and the Members agree that there shall be a revaluation under Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(*f*) as of the date hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Allocations of tax credit, tax credit recapture and any items related thereto shall be allocated to the Members according to their interests in such items as determined by the Partnership Representative taking into account the principles of Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(4)(ii).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company shall make allocations pursuant to this <u>Section 6.03</u> in accordance with such method or methods as may be adopted for the Company by the Partnership Representative pursuant to Code Section 704(c); *provided* that the "remedial method" under Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-3(d) shall be used for allocations pursuant to Code Section 704(c) unless otherwise consented in writing to by Abrams and BCP.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Allocations pursuant to this <u>Section 6.03</u> are solely for purposes of federal, state and local taxes and shall not affect, or in any way be taken into account in computing, any Member's Capital Account or share of Net Income, Net Losses, Distributions or other items pursuant to any provisions of this Agreement.

**Section 6.04 Allocations in Respect of Transferred Units**. In the event of a Transfer of Units during any Fiscal Year made in compliance with the provisions of <u>Article IX</u>, Net Income, Net Losses and other items of income, gain, loss and deduction of the Company attributable to such Units for such Fiscal Year shall be determined using the interim closing of the books method in accordance with applicable Treasury Regulations.

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**Section 6.05**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Curative Allocations**. In the event that the Partnership Representative determines, after consultation with counsel experienced in income tax matters, that the allocation of any item of Company income, gain, loss or deduction is not specified in this <u>Article VI</u> (an "**Unallocated Item**"), or that the allocation of any item of Company income, gain, loss or deduction hereunder is clearly inconsistent with the Members' economic interests in the Company (determined by reference to the general principles of Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b) and the factors set forth in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(3)(ii)) (a "**Misallocated Item**"), then the Partnership Representative may allocate such Unallocated Items, or reallocate such Misallocated Items, to reflect such economic interests; *provided*, that no such allocation will be made without the prior consent of each Member that would be adversely and disproportionately affected thereby; and *provided*, *further*, that no such allocation shall have any material effect on the amounts distributable to any Member, including the amounts to be distributed upon the complete liquidation of the Company.

#### ARTICLE VII

#### Distributions

**Section 7.01 General**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Subject to compliance with <u>Section 4.12</u>, <u>Section 7.01(b)</u>, <u>Section 7.02</u> and <u>Section 7.03</u> the Managing Member shall have sole discretion regarding the amounts and timing of Distributions to Members, including to decide to forego payment of Distributions in order to provide for the retention and establishment of reserves of, or payment to third parties of, such funds as it deems necessary with respect to the Company's reasonable business needs, which needs may include the payment or the making of provision for the payment when due of obligations, including, but not limited to, present and anticipated debts and obligations, capital needs and expenses, the payment of any management or administrative fees and expenses, payment of employees and reasonable reserves for contingencies ("**Business Needs**").

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Subject to compliance with <u>Section 4.12</u>, the Company shall pay and be responsible for, and the Members acknowledge and agree that the Company shall make Distributions to Parent in respect of, the Business Needs of Parent. In furtherance thereof, upon written request of Parent including reasonable detail, the Company shall make Distributions to Parent in amounts sufficient to satisfy Parent's Business Needs accruing or arising following the Closing Effective Date. All such Distributions shall be in addition to, and shall not reduce or offset the amount of Distributions required pursuant to, any other provision of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Company shall not make any Distribution to Members if such Distribution would violate § 18-607 of the Delaware Act or other Applicable Law.

**Section 7.02**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Timing and Priority of Distributions**. Subject to compliance with <u>Section 4.12</u>, <u>Section 7.01</u> and <u>Section 7.03</u>, Distributions determined to be made by the Managing Member pursuant to <u>Section 7.01</u> (which shall exclude, for the avoidance of doubt, Distributions made in connection with a liquidation of the Company pursuant to <u>Section 12.03</u> of this Agreement) shall be made in the following order and priority:

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *first*, to Parent, in one or more Distributions at the discretion of the Managing Member to satisfy any Business Needs that accrued or arose following the Original Closing Date;

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *second*, to the Class A Members, *pro rata*, in accordance with their respective Class A Percentage Interests, until each Class A Member has been Distributed an amount equal to such Class A Member's aggregate Capital Contributions in respect of Class A Convertible Preferred **Units,** *provided* that prior to the making of any Distribution pursuant to this <u>Section 7.02(b)</u>, each Class A Member shall have been (i) provided notice (a "**Class A Distribution Notice**") at least five (5) Business Days prior to such Distribution including reasonable detail as to (A) the amount of such Distribution with respect to the Class A Convertible Preferred Units and the Class B Common Units, (B) the amount of such Distribution with respect to the Class A Convertible Preferred Units and the Class B Common Units if the Class A Convertible Preferred Units were converted into Class B-2 Common Units prior to such Distribution pursuant to <u>Section 3.04</u> hereof, and (C) the date by which a Conversion Notice must be delivered to the Company to convert Class A Convertible Preferred Units into Class B-2 Common Units prior to such Distribution, and (ii) given the opportunity to convert their Class A Convertible Preferred Units into Class B-2 Common Units pursuant to the terms of the Class A Distribution Notice and <u>Section 3.04</u> 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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *third*, 100% to the Class B Members, *pro rata*, in accordance with their respective Class B Percentage Interests, until each Class B Member has been Distributed an amount equal to such Class B Member's aggregate Capital Contributions in respect of each Class B Common Unit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *fourth*, subject to any Retained Distributions (as defined below) 100% to the Class P Member until the total Distributions made in respect of the Class P Units is an amount equal to the Class P Percentage multiplied by the total amount of Distributions made pursuant to <u>clauses (b)</u> and <u>(c)</u> of this <u>Section 7.02</u>; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *thereafter*, 100% to all the Members, *pro rata* based upon the aggregate number of Class B Common Units and, subject to any Retained Distributions, Class P Units held by such Member as of the time of distribution in proportion to the aggregate number of all such Units outstanding as of the time of distribution.

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any Distributions with respect to Unvested Class P Units shall be retained by the Company (the "**Retained Distribution**") and paid to the Class P Member if and when such Unvested Class P Units become Vested Class P Units; *provided*, that a portion of any Retained Distribution may be Distributed to the Class P Member as a Tax Distribution if the Class P Member is subject to income taxation on the items of income and gain attributable to such Retained Distribution in an amount determined by the Managing Member. If a Class P Unit is canceled or forfeited prior to becoming a Vested Class P Unit, then any such Retained Distribution shall be distributed to the Members in accordance with this <u>Section 7.02</u> immediately upon the Class P Member's forfeiture of the Class P Units.

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**Section 7.03 Tax Distributions**. For any taxable year (or portion thereof) during which the Company is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and to the extent that the Managing Member reasonably determines that the Company has available funds (except as otherwise limited by the Act), the Company may, with the prior written consent of the Managing Member, make a distribution (a "**Tax Distribution**") on a quarterly or other basis to each Member in an amount equal to the excess (if any) of (i) the product of (a) the taxable net income allocated to such Member pursuant to this Agreement (or an estimate thereof) in respect of any Fiscal Year, multiplied by (b) such Member's Tax Rate, over (ii) the aggregate amount of cash Distributions or expected cash Distributions to such Member in respect of such Fiscal Year pursuant to <u>Section 7.02</u> (as reasonably determined by the Managing Member) to permit the Member to pay taxes (including estimated taxes), clauses (i) and (ii) shall be adjusted to take into account the benefit of net operating losses and other tax attributes that are reasonably expected to be available to offset such taxable net income. The Members shall cooperate with the Managing Member to determine the applicable Tax Rate. All Tax Distributions made pursuant to this <u>Section 7.03</u> shall (i) be treated as advances on Distributions otherwise payable under <u>Section 7.02</u> (or <u>Section 12.03</u>) so that the total amount distributed to a Member under <u>Section 7.02</u> (or <u>Section 12.03</u>) and this <u>Section 7.03</u> is the same as the amount that would have been distributed to such Member under <u>Section 7.02</u> (or <u>Section 12.03</u>) had this <u>Section 7.03</u> not been included in the Agreement, and (ii) be subject to the limitations on distributions pursuant to <u>Section 7.01(b)</u> and the Managing Member's reasonable determination based on amount of Distributable Cash, with any shortfall in amounts available for distribution to be prorated according to each Member's relative share of allocable net taxable income for such Fiscal Year; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that any amount that should have been distributed to a Member in a given Fiscal Year and is not distributed in such Fiscal Year may be carried forward and added to the amount to be distributed in the immediately following Fiscal Year.<u> </u>Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, all Class A Members and Class B-2 Members shall receive Tax Distributions pro rata in accordance with their respective Qualifying Percentage Interests.

**Section 7.04**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Tax Withholding; Withholding Advances**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Tax Withholding**. If requested by the Partnership Representative, each Member shall, if able to do so, deliver to the Partnership Representative:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; an affidavit in form satisfactory to the Partnership Representative that the applicable Member (or its members, as the case may be) is not subject to withholding under the provisions of any federal, state, local, foreign or other Applicable Law;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any certificate that the Partnership Representative may reasonably request with respect to any such laws; and/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;(iii) any other form or instrument reasonably requested by the Partnership Representative relating to any Member's status under such law.

If a Member fails or is unable to deliver to the Partnership Representative the affidavit described in <u>Section 7.04(a)(i)</u>, the Partnership Representative may withhold amounts from such Member in accordance with <u>Section 7.04(b)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Withholding Advances**. If a Member fails to satisfy the condition required under <u>Section 7.04(a)(i)</u>, the Company is hereby authorized at all times to make payments ("**Withholding Advances**") with respect to each Member in amounts required to discharge any obligation of the Company (as determined by the Partnership Representative based on the advice of legal or tax counsel to the Company) to withhold or make payments to any federal, state, local or foreign taxing authority (a "**Taxing Authority**") with respect to any Distribution or allocation by the Company of income or gain to such Member and to withhold the same from Distributions to such Member. In the event that the distributions or proceeds to the Company or any Company Subsidiary are reduced on account of taxes withheld at the source or any taxes are otherwise required to be paid by the Company and such taxes are imposed on or with respect to one or more, but not all of the Members in the Company, the amount of the reduction shall be borne by the relevant Members and treated as if it were paid by the Company as a Withholding Advance with respect to such Members. Taxes imposed on the Company where the rate of tax varies depending on characteristics of the Members shall be treated as taxes imposed on or with respect to the Members for purposes of the preceding sentence. Any funds withheld from a Distribution by reason of this <u>Section 7.04(b)</u> shall nonetheless be deemed Distributed to the Member in question for all purposes under this Agreement and, at the option of the Partnership Representative, shall be charged against the Member's Capital Account.

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Repayment of Withholding Advances**. Any Withholding Advance made by the Company to a Taxing Authority on behalf of a Member and not simultaneously withheld from a Distribution to that Member shall, with interest thereon accruing from the date of payment at a rate equal to the prime rate published in the *Wall Street Journal* on the date of payment plus two percent (2.0%) per annum:

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; be promptly repaid to the Company by the Member on whose behalf the Withholding Advance was made (which repayment by the Member shall not constitute a Capital Contribution, but shall credit the Member's Capital Account if the Managing Member shall have initially charged the amount of the Withholding Advance to the Capital Account); 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;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; with the consent of the Partnership Representative, be repaid by reducing the amount of the next succeeding Distribution or Distributions to be made to such Member (which reduction amount shall be deemed to have been Distributed to the Member, but which shall not further reduce the Member's Capital Account if the Partnership Representative shall have initially charged the amount of the Withholding Advance to the Capital Account).

Interest shall cease to accrue from the time the Member on whose behalf the Withholding Advance was made repays such Withholding Advance (and all accrued interest) by either method of repayment described above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Imputed Underpayment**. Any "imputed underpayment" within the meaning of Code Section 6225 paid (or payable) by the Company as a result of an adjustment with respect to any Company item, including any interest or penalties with respect to any such adjustment (collectively, an "**Imputed Underpayment Amount**"), shall be treated as if it were paid by the Company as a Withholding Advance with respect to the appropriate Members. The Partnership Representative shall reasonably determine the portion of an Imputed Underpayment Amount attributable to each Member or former Member. The portion of the Imputed Underpayment Amount that the Partnership Representative attributes to a Member shall be treated as a Withholding Advance with respect to such Member. The portion of the Imputed Underpayment Amount that the Partnership Representative attributes to a former Member shall be treated as a Withholding Advance with respect to both such former Member and such former Member's transferee(s) or assignee(s), as applicable, and the Partnership Representative may in its reasonable discretion exercise the Company's rights pursuant to this Section in respect of either or both of the former Member and its transferee or assignee. Imputed Underpayment Amounts treated as a Withholding Advance also shall include any imputed underpayment within the meaning of Code Section 6225 paid (or payable) by any entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes in which the Company holds (or has held) a direct or indirect interest other than through entities treated as corporations for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent that the Company bears the economic burden of such amounts, whether by law or agreement.

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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;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Indemnification**. Each Member hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and the other Members from and against any liability with respect to taxes, interest or penalties which may be asserted by reason of the Company's failure to deduct and withhold tax on amounts Distributable or allocable to such Member. The provisions of this <u>Section 7.04(e)</u> and the obligations of a Member pursuant to <u>Section 7.04(e)</u> shall survive the termination, dissolution, liquidation and winding up of the Company and the withdrawal of such Member from the Company or Transfer of its Units. The Company may pursue and enforce all rights and remedies it may have against each Member under this <u>Section 7.04(e)</u>, including bringing a lawsuit to collect repayment with interest of any Withholding Advances.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Overwithholding**. Neither the Company nor the Partnership Representative shall be liable for any excess taxes withheld in respect of any Distribution or allocation of income or gain to a Member. In the event of an overwithholding, a Member's sole recourse shall be to apply for a refund from the appropriate Taxing Authority.

**Section 7.05**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Distributions in Kind**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Managing Member is hereby authorized, in its sole discretion, to make Distributions to the Members in the form of securities or other property held by the Company; *provided*, that, for the avoidance of doubt, any and all Distributions to Class A Members and Class B-2 Members shall be in cash. In any non-cash Distribution, the securities or property so Distributed will be Distributed among the Members in the same proportion and priority as cash equal to the Fair Market Value of such securities or property would be Distributed among the Members pursuant to <u>Section 7.02</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any Distribution of securities shall be subject to such conditions and restrictions as the Managing Member determines are required or advisable to ensure compliance with Applicable Law. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Managing Member may require that the Members execute and deliver such documents as the Managing Member may deem necessary or appropriate to ensure compliance with all federal and state securities laws that apply to such Distribution and any further Transfer of the Distributed securities, and may appropriately legend the certificates that represent such securities to reflect any restriction on Transfer with respect to such laws.

#### ARTICLE VIII

#### Management

**Section 8.01**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Management by the Managing Member**. Except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Agreement, the Managing Member shall be deemed to be a "manager" for purposes of applying the Act. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement or the Delaware Act, the business and affairs of the Company and its Subsidiaries shall be managed, operated and controlled by or under the direction of the Managing Member. The Managing Member is, to the extent of its rights and powers set forth in this Agreement, an agent of the Company for the purposes of the Company's and its Subsidiaries' business and affairs, and the actions of the Managing Member taken in accordance with such rights and powers, shall bind the Company (and no other Member shall have such right). Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Managing Member shall have, and is hereby granted, the full and complete power, authority and discretion for, on behalf of and in the name of the Company, to take such actions as it may in its sole discretion deem necessary or advisable to carry out any and all of the objectives and purposes of the Company, subject only to the terms of this Agreement.

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**Section 8.02 Officers**. The Managing Member may appoint individuals as officers of the Company (the "**Officers**") as it deems necessary or desirable to carry on the business of the Company and the Managing Member may delegate to such Officers such power and authority as the Managing Member deems advisable. No Officer need be a Member. Any individual may hold two or more offices of the Company. Each Officer shall hold office until his or her successor is designated by the Managing Member or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal. Any Officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Managing Member. Any Officer may be removed by the Managing Member at any time. A vacancy in any office occurring because of death, resignation, removal or otherwise, may, but need not, be filled by the Managing Member.

**Section 8.03 No Personal Liability**. Except as otherwise provided in the Delaware Act, by Applicable Law or expressly in this Agreement, no Officer or Member will be obligated personally for any debt, obligation or liability of the Company or of any Company Subsidiaries, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, solely by reason of being an Officer or Member or any combination of the foregoing.

#### ARTICLE IX

#### Transfer

**Section 9.01 General Restrictions on Transfer**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each Member acknowledges and agrees that such Member (or any Permitted Transferee of such Member) shall not Transfer any Units or Unit Equivalents except as permitted pursuant to <u>Section 4.05</u> or <u>Section 9.02</u> or in accordance with the procedures described in <u>Section 9.02</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any Transfer or attempted Transfer of any Units or Unit Equivalents in violation of this Agreement shall be null and void, no such Transfer shall be recorded on the Company's books and the purported Transferee in any such Transfer shall not be treated (and the purported Transferor shall continue be treated) as the owner of such Units or Unit Equivalents for all purposes of this Agreement.

**Section 9.02**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Permitted Transfers**. The provisions of <u>Section 9.01(a)</u> shall not apply to any of the following Transfers by any Member of any of its Units or Unit Equivalents; *provided*, that the provisions of <u>Section 9.03</u> will apply to the extent expressly stated therein:

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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;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Transfer by Abrams, BCP or any Emerald Lake Investor to any of their respective Affiliates;

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Transfers by any Class A Members or Class P Members, other than Abrams, BCP or any Emerald Lake Investor, to any trust or other estate planning vehicle controlled by such Class A Member or Class P Member for the benefit of such Class A Member or Class P Member or such Class A Member's or Class P Member's Family Members;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Transfers with the prior written consent of all of the Managing Member, Abrams, and BCP; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Transfer occurring pursuant to <u>Section 9.03.</u>

Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Transfer shall be permitted if the Managing Member determines that it creates a material risk (alone or together with other Transfers) that the Company may become treated as a "publicly traded partnership" within the meaning of Section 7704 of the Code.

Any Imputed Underpayment Amount that is properly allocable to an assignor of an interest, as reasonably determined by the Managing Member, shall be treated as a Withholding Advance with respect to the applicable assignee in accordance with <u>Section 7.04</u>. Furthermore, as a condition to any assignment, each assignor shall be required to agree (i) to continue to comply with the provisions of <u>Section 7.04</u> and <u>Section 11.02</u> notwithstanding such assignment, and (ii) to indemnify and hold harmless the Company from and against any and all liability with respect to the assignee's Withholding Advance resulting from Imputed Underpayment Amounts attributable to the assignor to the extent that the assignee fails to do so.

**Section 9.03**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Tag-Along Rights**. If Abrams or BCP is converting or exchanging (howsoever structured) all or any portion of its Class A Convertible Preferred Units into or for Equity Securities of any other Affiliated Entity (such Equity Securities, the "**Exchange Consideration**"), the Company will cause the applicable Affiliated Entity to provide each other Class A Member and the Class P Member with (a) at least fifteen (15) Business Days' advanced written notice thereof (a "**Tag-Along Notice**") and (b) the right and opportunity, but not the obligation, to exchange or convert (i) up to all of such Class A Member's Class A Convertible Preferred Units, at the same amount of Exchange Consideration per Class A Convertible Preferred Unit as Abrams or BCP, as applicable, and (ii) the same percentage of the Class P Member's Class P Units as the percentage of Class A Convertible Preferred Units converted or exchanged by Abrams or BCP, as applicable, at an amount of Exchange Consideration per Class P Unit determined by reference to the fair market value of the Exchange Consideration to be received by Abrams or BCP, as applicable, per Unit, less the Capital Contribution amounts with respect to such Abrams or BCP Unit, and on substantially the same other terms and conditions as Abrams or BCP, as applicable, in each case, with respect to both the immediately preceding clause (i) and clause (ii), subject to any applicable legal, regulatory and tax considerations (a "**Tag-Along Opportunity**") *provided*, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the effectiveness of any participation election with respect to any Unvested Class P Unit will be delayed until, and conditioned upon, such Unvested Class P Unit becoming a Vested Class P Unit, and, accordingly, such participation will be on such terms and conditions as the Managing Member determines necessary or advisable (subject to being at the price specified in the immediately preceding clause (ii)). The Tag-Along Notice shall specify the Exchange Consideration per Class A Convertible Preferred Unit and the type of Equity Securities to be received. As used in this <u>Section 9.03</u>, the "fair market value" of the Exchange Consideration and the amount of Exchange Consideration per Class P Unit shall be determined promptly in good faith by the Managing Member following the request of the Class P Member. If a Class A Member or the Class P Member desires to accept a Tag-Along Opportunity, it must respond affirmatively in writing to the applicable Company Group Member and Abrams or BCP (as applicable) by no later than fifteen (15) Business Days after the date of the Tag-Along Notice, which acceptance will be an irrevocable commitment to participate in the Tag-Along Opportunity and will require the Class A Member and/or the Class P Member to enter into (x) with respect to Class A Units and Vested Class P Units, substantially identical agreements and documents as Abrams or BCP, as applicable, in connection with the Tag-Along Opportunity and (y) with respect to Unvested Class P Units, such agreements and documents as the Managing Member determines necessary or advisable consistent with the first sentence of this <u>Section 9.03</u>. If a Class A Member or the Class P Member either rejects a Tag-Along Opportunity or does not respond to a Tag-Along Notice by fifteen (15) Business Days after the date of the Tag-Along Notice, then such Class A Member or the Class P Member, as applicable, will be deemed to have irrevocably waived the right to participate in that Tag-Along Opportunity, but not any future Tag-Along Opportunities (if any). The aggregate Exchange Consideration payable for the Units converted or exchanged by any Member pursuant to this <u>Section 9.03</u> will be allocated among the Members participating in such conversion or exchange based upon the Liquidation Value of such Member's Units so converted or exchanged. If Abrams or BCP (a) converts any of its Class A Convertible Preferred Units into Class B-2 Common Units, the provisions of this <u>Section 9.03</u> shall apply *mutatis* mutandis to those converted Class B-2 Common Units and (b) Transfers any of its Units to any other Person, such Person shall, by execution of a joinder to this Agreement, become automatically bound by and subject to the provisions of this <u>Section 9.03</u> with respect to such Units on the same terms as Abrams or BCP, as the case may be. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Company agrees not to recognize, give effect to, or permit any Transfer by Abrams or BCP unless the transferee signs a joinder to this Agreement.

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#### ARTICLE X

#### Covenants

**Section 10.01**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Confidentiality**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each Member acknowledges that during the term of this Agreement, such Member will have access to and become acquainted with trade secrets, proprietary information and confidential information belonging to the Company and the Company Subsidiaries that are not generally known to the public, including, but not limited to, information concerning business plans, financial statements and other information provided pursuant to this Agreement, operating practices and methods, expansion plans, strategic plans, marketing plans, contracts, customer lists or other business documents which the Company treats as confidential, in any format whatsoever (including oral, written, electronic or any other form or medium) (collectively, "**Confidential Information**"). In addition, each Member acknowledges that: (i) the Company and the Company Subsidiaries have invested, and continue to invest, substantial time, expense and specialized knowledge in developing its Confidential Information; (ii) the Confidential Information provides the Company and the Company Subsidiaries with a competitive advantage over others in the marketplace; and (iii) the Company and the Company Subsidiaries would be irreparably harmed if the Confidential Information were disclosed to competitors or made available to the public. Without limiting the applicability of any other agreement to which any Member is subject, no Member shall, directly or indirectly, disclose (other than solely for the purposes of such Member monitoring and analyzing their investment in the Company or performing their duties as a Managing Member, Officer, employee, consultant or other service provider of any member of the Company Group) at any time, either during their association or employment with the Company and/or the Company Subsidiaries or during the six month period thereafter, any Confidential Information of which such Member is or becomes aware. Each Member in possession of Confidential Information shall take all appropriate steps to safeguard such information and to protect it against disclosure, misuse, espionage, loss and theft.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nothing contained in <u>Section 10.01(a)</u> shall prevent any Member from disclosing Confidential Information: (i) upon the order of any court or administrative agency; (ii) upon the request or demand of any regulatory agency or authority having jurisdiction over such Member; (iii) to the extent compelled by legal process or required or requested pursuant to subpoena, interrogatories or other discovery requests; (iv) to the extent necessary in connection with the exercise of any remedy hereunder; (v) to other Members; (vi) to such Member's Affiliates; (vii) to such Member's Representatives who, in the reasonable judgment of such Member, need to know such Confidential Information and agree to be bound by the provisions of this <u>Section 10.01</u> as if a Member; (viii) to any potential Permitted Transferee in connection with a proposed Transfer of Units from such Member, as long as such Transferee agrees to be bound by the provisions of this <u>Section 10.01</u> as if a Member; (ix) with respect to the Class A Members and the Class B Members, to their and their respective Affiliates' current and potential investors in the ordinary course of business; or (x) with respect to any holder of Class A Convertible Preferred Units, to its current and potential financing sources.

**Section 10.02**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Restrictive Covenants**. Each Member shall be subject to the following covenants of this <u>Section 10.02</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Non-disparagement**. Each Member agrees that, while a Member and for a period of six (6) months from the date such Member (or its Permitted Transferees) ceases to be a Member, no Member shall make any public statements, in writing or orally, that disparages any Company Group Member or any of their respective officers or directors; *provided*, that the foregoing shall not be violated by, and such Member shall not be restricted from, (i) making statements in response to any legal process, required governmental testimony or filings, or administrative or arbitral proceedings (including depositions in connection with such proceedings), or (ii) any communications made by each Member in connection with any legal proceeding between or involving such Member, on the one hand, and the Company or any of its Affiliates, officers, directors, managers, employees, shareholders, or agent, on the other hand.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Blue Pencil**. The covenants contained in this <u>Section 10.02</u> shall be construed as a series of separate covenants, one for each country, province, state, city or other political subdivision encompassing the Restricted Business. Except for geographic coverage, each such separate covenant shall be deemed identical in terms to the covenant contained in this <u>Section 10.02</u>. If any court of competent jurisdiction determines that any of the covenants set forth in this <u>Section 10.02</u>, or any part thereof, is unenforceable because of the duration or geographic scope of such provision, such court shall have the power to modify any such unenforceable provision to the extent necessary to permit the remaining separate covenants (or portions thereof) to be enforced, in lieu of severing such unenforceable provision from this Agreement in its entirety, whether by rewriting the offending provision, deleting any or all of the offending provision, adding additional language to <u>this Section 10.02</u> or by making such other modifications as it deems warranted to carry out the intent and agreement of the parties as embodied herein to the maximum extent permitted by Applicable Law. If, in any judicial proceeding, a court refuses to enforce any of such separate covenants (or any part thereof), then the parties agree that such unenforceable covenant (or such part) shall be eliminated from this Agreement to the extent necessary to permit the remaining separate covenants (or portions thereof) to be enforced. The parties hereto expressly agree that this Agreement as so modified shall be binding upon and enforceable against each of them.

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Remedies**. Each Member acknowledges that a breach of any of the covenants contained in this Section <u>10.02</u> may cause irreparable damage to the Company, the exact amount of which would be difficult to ascertain, and that the remedies at law for any such breach or threatened breach would be inadequate. Accordingly, each Member agrees that if such Member breaches or threatens to breach any of the covenants contained in this <u>Section 10.02</u>, in addition to any other remedy which may be available to the Company at law or in equity, the Company shall be entitled to institute and prosecute proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction for specific performance and injunctive relief to prevent the breach or any threatened breach thereof without bond or other security or a showing that monetary damages will not provide an adequate remedy.

**Section 10.03 Parent Limited Purpose Covenant.** Parent hereby agrees that it shall not engage in any business, operation or activity whatsoever, or own any assets, incur any liabilities or obligations, or enter into any agreement or arrangement, except solely to (i) own, hold and manage (including voting) the equity interests of the Company owned by it in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and (ii) comply with reporting, filing and other obligations under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, stock exchange listing standards and other Applicable Law; *provided*, that, in addition to the foregoing, Parent may (A) declare and pay cash dividends or make other cash distributions, (B) pay discharge, settle or otherwise satisfy liabilities of Parent, and (C) pay vendors in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice. Parent shall not, directly or indirectly, transfer, sell, assign, pledge, encumber or otherwise dispose of any of its equity interests in the Company (including any transfer to any Affiliate) without the prior written consent of each of Abrams and BCP. For the avoidance of doubt, Parent shall have no implied powers and shall not take any other action except as expressly permitted in this <u>Section 10.03</u>.

#### ARTICLE XI

#### Accounting and Tax Matters

**Section 11.01**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Information Rights**. The Company shall furnish to each Member the following information.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Annual Financial Statements and Reporting**. The Company will furnish as soon as available, but in any event within ninety (90) days after the end of the applicable Fiscal Year, (i) consolidated financial statements of the Company and any Company Subsidiaries, audited by a firm of independent certified public accountants of recognized national standing selected by the Managing Member, for each Fiscal Year, including a balance sheet and statements of income, cash flows, and Members' equity for such Fiscal Year, which financial statements shall have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a basis consistent with prior years, and fairly present in all material respects the financial condition of the Company and Company Subsidiaries as of the dates thereof and the results of their operations and changes in their cash flows and Members' equity for the periods covered thereby, (ii) a statement of all Capital Contributions to and distributions from Company during such Fiscal Year and (iii) a statement of the net asset value of the Company as of the end of such Fiscal Year. In addition, within thirty (30) calendar days after the end of each applicable Fiscal Year, the Company shall deliver to each Member a good faith estimate of the Company's net asset value as of such fiscal year.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Quarterly Financial Statements and Reporting**. The Company will furnish as soon as available after the end of each quarterly accounting period in each Fiscal Year (other than the last fiscal quarter of the Fiscal Year), but in any event within forty-five (45) days after the end of the applicable quarterly accounting period, (i) consolidated financial statements of the Company and Company Subsidiaries as of the end of each such fiscal quarter and for the current Fiscal Year to date, including an unaudited balance sheet and unaudited statements of income, cash flows, and Members' equity for such fiscal quarter and for the current Fiscal Year to date, all in reasonable detail and all prepared in accordance with GAAP, consistently applied (subject to normal year-end audit adjustments and the absence of notes thereto), (ii) a statement of all Capital Contributions to and distributions from Company during such fiscal quarter and (iii) a statement of the net asset value of the Company as of the end of such fiscal quarter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) **Additional Information**. The Company also will furnish all additional information regarding the Company and its Subsidiaries as may be requested from time to time, including without limitation all information required to enable Parent to satisfy its obligations under applicable securities laws and otherwise and all information reasonably requested by Abrams or BCP to allow it to value its investment in the Company or for tax reporting purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any reports, schedules, forms, statements, and other documents filed by Parent with the SEC pursuant to the Exchange Act shall be deemed to have constituted provision of the information required by this <u>Section 11.01</u>.

**Section 11.02**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Tax Matters**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Managing Member shall be designated as the Partnership Representative, and is further authorized to designate any individual as the "designated individual" for the Company, who shall have all the powers of the Partnership Representative hereunder. Each Member hereby consents to each such designation and agrees that upon the request of the Partnership Representative, it will execute, certify, acknowledge, swear to, file and record at the appropriate public offices such documents as may be necessary or appropriate to evidence such consent. The Managing Member is authorized and empowered in the name of and on behalf of the Company to revoke a designation of any Person as the Partnership Representative and appoint a successor Partnership Representative. Without limitation of any right to reimbursement or indemnification under this Agreement, the Partnership Representative shall be entitled to be reimbursed by the Company for all costs and expenses incurred in its capacity as such and to be indemnified by the Company (solely out of Company assets) with respect to any action brought against it in connection with serving in such capacity.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For so long as the Company is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Partnership Representative shall be authorized to manage the tax matters of the Company and shall be permitted to take any and all actions under the BBA Rules, and shall have any and all powers necessary to perform fully in such capacity. In such regard, the authority of the Partnership Representative shall include the authority to represent the Company before taxing authorities and courts in tax matters affecting the Company and the Members in their capacity as such and the authority, in its sole discretion, to make any election under the BBA Rules, including the election under Section 6226 of the Code, in connection with any tax proceeding; provided that the Partnership Representative shall in all cases act at the direction of the Managing Member and, for the avoidance of doubt, be subject to the consent rights set forth in <u>Section 4.12</u> and provided further that, to the extent that the Partnership Representative will take any action that will have a material disproportionate impact on the Class A Members, the Partnership Representative shall consult with the Class A Members before taking any such action.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any Member (including any former Member) that receives communications from, or is otherwise in dispute with, any taxing authority in relation to a matter relating to the Company, including the amount or treatment of any Company item reflected on such Member's IRS Schedule K-1, shall notify the Partnership Representative within thirty (30) days or as promptly as practicable thereafter following the occurrence of the dispute, and if the Partnership Representative reasonably determines that the matter is of material relevance to the tax position of the Company, such Member shall consult in good faith with the Partnership Representative (or any advisor appointed by the Board for the purpose). Any Member (including any former Member) that enters into a settlement agreement with respect to any Company item shall notify the Partnership Representative of such settlement agreement and its terms within thirty (30) days or as promptly as practicable thereafter following such agreement. Each Member shall cooperate and otherwise provide the Partnership Representative any tax information reasonably requested (including providing information in connection with Section 743 of the Code) so that the Partnership Representative can implement the provisions of this <u>Section 11.02</u> (including by making any election permitted hereunder), can file any tax return of the Company and can conduct any tax proceeding or similar proceeding of the Company. The Partnership Representative shall be reimbursed by the Company for all costs and expenses incurred by such Person in acting as the Partnership Representative, and without limitation of any right to reimbursement or indemnification under this Agreement, the Partnership Representative shall be entitled to be indemnified by the Company (solely out of Company assets) with respect to any action brought against it in connection with serving in such capacity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as otherwise provided by this Agreement or <u>Section 4.12</u>, all elections required or permitted to be made by the Company under the Code or other U.S. state or local income tax law shall be made in such manner as determined by the Partnership Representative, including the election under Section 6226 of the Code. Each Member and former Member shall provide the Partnership Representative with any information in its possession or which it could obtain without undue cost or expense reasonably necessary for the Company to comply with Section 704(c), 734, 743, 754 of the Code or, to the extent applicable, Treasury Regulation Section 1.761-3.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each Member shall report any and all items of Company income, gain, deduction, loss and credit and any other Company tax related items or treatment in a manner consistent with the IRS Schedule K-1 (and each other applicable tax return) provided to such Member by the Company with respect to such items. Each Member hereby undertakes promptly to provide to the Company, at its request, any and all information, statements or certificates which the Partnership Representative or the Managing Member may at any time judge reasonably necessary to comply with the tax laws of any jurisdiction, file any tax return, conduct any tax proceeding, determine the amount of Tax Distributions that are appropriately made to a Member or minimize any obligation which the Company may have to withhold tax on distributions to such Member (or any amount which would otherwise be withheld from the Company in respect of such Member).

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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;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no entitlement of any Class A Member in respect of its Class A Convertible Preferred **Units** shall be treated as giving rise to any guaranteed payment under Code Section 707(c), amount described under Code Section 707(a), gross income allocation, "capital shift," compensation for services, or any similar amount or treatment for U.S. federal (or applicable state or local) income tax purposes. The Company shall file all Tax returns and otherwise report consistent with, and shall not take any position in any Tax audit or otherwise inconsistent with, the foregoing treatment, except as otherwise required by a final determination (within the meaning of Section 1313 of the Code), by reason of a change in applicable Law after the date hereof or as otherwise consented to by BCP and Abrams.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Tax Examinations and Audits**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Partnership Representative shall promptly notify the Members if any tax return of the Company is audited or the Company is otherwise subject to any tax proceeding and shall keep the members reasonably informed as to the status of any such audit or other tax proceeding; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Partnership Representative is authorized and required to represent the Company (at the Company's expense) in connection with all examinations or audits of, or other tax proceedings with respect to, the Company's affairs by Taxing Authorities, including resulting administrative and judicial proceedings, and to expend Company funds for professional services and costs associated therewith; *provided*, that BCP and Abrams shall be permitted to participate in any such audit or other proceeding at its own expense and the Partnership Representative shall not settle any material audit or other proceeding without the prior written consent of BCP and Abrams (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Survival**. The provisions of this <u>Section 11.02</u> and the obligations of a Member pursuant to <u>Section 11.02</u> shall survive the termination, dissolution, liquidation and winding up of the Company and the withdrawal of such Member from the Company or Transfer of its Units. The Company may pursue and enforce all rights and remedies it may have against each Member under this <u>Section 11.02</u>.

**Section 11.03**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Tax Returns**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Within one hundred twenty (120) days, following the last day of each tax year of the Company, the Company shall prepare and make available, or cause its accountants to prepare and make available, to each Member and, to the extent necessary, to each former Member (or its legal representatives), a report setting forth in sufficient detail such information as shall enable such Member or former Member (or such Member's legal representatives) to prepare its U.S. federal income tax return in accordance with the laws, rules and regulations then prevailing including the Schedule K-1, provided that if the Company has not delivered such report within 75 days following the last day of each tax year of the Company, then within 75 days following the last day of each tax year, the Company shall deliver an estimated report with the best available information as of that date. The Managing Member or its designated agent shall prepare and file, or cause the accountants of the Company to prepare and file, any required U.S. federal information tax return in compliance with Section 6031 of the Code and any required state, local and non-U.S. income tax and information returns for each Fiscal Year of the Company; provided, that draft tax returns shall be provided to BCP and Abrams as soon as reasonably practicable for review and comment, and the Company shall consider in good faith any such reasonable comments.

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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;(b) By November 1 of each calendar year, the Company shall provide to each Member a report showing the estimated year-to date taxable income (which considers all the different characters of taxable income) and any state sourced income, nonresident state income tax withholding, and unrelated business taxable income in respect of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By February 1 of each calendar year, the Company shall provide to each Member a report showing estimated taxable income (which considers all the different characters of taxable income) and any state sourced income, nonresident state income tax withholding, and unrelated business taxable income for the preceding calendar year in respect of the Company.

**Section 11.04**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Company Funds**. All funds of the Company shall be deposited in its name, or in such name as may be designated by the Managing Member, in such checking, savings or other accounts, or held in its name in the form of such other investments as shall be designated by the Managing Member. The funds of the Company shall not be commingled with the funds of any other Person. All withdrawals of such deposits or liquidations of such investments by the Company shall be made exclusively upon the signature or signatures of such Officer or Officers as the Managing Member may designate.

#### ARTICLE XII

#### Dissolution and Liquidation

**Section 12.01 Events of Dissolution**. The Company shall be dissolved and its affairs wound up only upon the occurrence of any of the following events (each, a "**Dissolution Event**"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The determination of the Managing Member, with the prior written consent of each of BCP and Abrams, to dissolve the Company;

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The sale, exchange, involuntary conversion, or other disposition or Transfer of all or substantially all the assets of the Company; 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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The entry of a decree of judicial dissolution under § 18-802 of the Delaware Act.

**Section 12.02 Effectiveness of Dissolution**. Dissolution of the Company shall be effective on the day on which the event described in <u>Section 12.01</u> occurs, but the Company shall not terminate until the winding up of the Company has been completed, the assets of the Company have been distributed as provided in <u>Section 12.03</u> and the Certificate of Formation shall have been cancelled as provided <u>in Section 12.04</u>.

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**Section 12.03 Liquidation**. If the Company is dissolved pursuant to <u>Section 12.01</u>, the Company shall be liquidated and its business and affairs wound up in accordance with the Delaware Act and the following provisions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Liquidator**. The Liquidator shall have full power and authority to sell, assign, and encumber any or all of the Company's assets and to wind up and liquidate the affairs of the Company in an orderly and business-like manner.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Accounting**. As promptly as possible after dissolution and again after final liquidation, the Liquidator shall cause a proper accounting to be made by a recognized firm of certified public accountants of the Company's assets, liabilities and operations through the last day of the calendar month in which the dissolution occurs or the final liquidation is completed, as applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Distribution of Proceeds**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Liquidator shall liquidate the assets of the Company and Distribute the proceeds of such liquidation in the following order of priority, unless otherwise required by mandatory provisions of Applicable Law:

<br> (A) *first*, to the payment of all of the Company's debts and liabilities, and the expenses of liquidation (including sales commissions incident to any sales of assets of the Company);

<br> (B) *second*, to the establishment of and additions to reserves that are determined by the Managing Member in its sole discretion to be reasonably necessary for any contingent liabilities or obligations of the Company;

<br> (C) *third*, to Parent, in one or more Distributions at the discretion of the Managing Member to satisfy any Business Needs that accrued or arose following the Original Closing Date;

(D) *fourth*, to the Class A Members, *pro rata*, in accordance with their respective Class A Percentage Interests, until each Class A Member has been Distributed an amount equal to such Class A Member's aggregate Capital Contributions in respect of Class A Convertible Preferred **Units**; *provided*, that prior to the making of any Distribution pursuant to this <u>Section 12.03(c)(i)(D)</u>, each Class A Member shall have been (i) provided a Class A Distribution Notice at least five (5) Business Days prior to such Distribution including reasonable detail as to (A) the amount of such Distribution with respect to the Class A Convertible Preferred Units and the Class B Common Units, (B) the amount of such Distribution with respect to the Class A Convertible Preferred Units and the Class B Common Units if the Class A Convertible Preferred Units were converted into Class B-2 Common Units prior to such Distribution pursuant to <u>Section 3.04</u> hereof, and (C) the date by which a Conversion Notice must be delivered to the Company to convert Class A Convertible Preferred Units into Class B-2 Common Units prior to such Distribution and (ii) given the opportunity to convert their Class A Convertible Preferred Units into Class B-2 Common Units pursuant to the terms of the Class A Distribution Notice and <u>Section 3.04</u> hereof;

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(E) *fifth*, 100% to the Class B Members, *pro rata*, in accordance with their respective Class B Percentage Interests, until each Class B Member has been Distributed an amount equal to such Class B Member's aggregate Capital Contributions in respect of Class B Common Units;

(F) *sixth,* subject to any Retained Distributions, 100% to the Class P Member until the total Distributions made in respect of the Class P Units is an amount equal to the Class P Percentage multiplied by the total amount of Distributions made pursuant to <u>clauses (D)</u> and (E) of this <u>Section 12.03(c)</u>; and

(G) *thereafter*, 100% to all the Members, *pro rata* based upon the aggregate number of Class B Common Units and, subject to any Retained Distributions, Class P Units held by such Member as of the time of distribution in proportion to the aggregate number of all such Units outstanding as of the time of distribution.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Discretion of Liquidator**. Notwithstanding the provisions of <u>Section 12.03(c)</u> that require the liquidation of the assets of the Company, but subject to the order of priorities set forth in <u>Section 12.03(c)</u>, if upon dissolution of the Company the Liquidator determines that an immediate sale of part or all of the Company's assets would be impractical or could cause undue loss to the Members, the Liquidator may defer the liquidation of any assets except those necessary to satisfy Company liabilities and reserves, and may, in its absolute discretion, Distribute to the Members, in lieu of cash, as tenants in common and in accordance with the provisions of <u>Section 12.03(c)</u>, undivided interests in such Company assets as the Liquidator deems not suitable for liquidation. Any such Distribution in kind will be subject to such conditions relating to the disposition and management of such properties as the Liquidator deems reasonable and equitable and to any agreements governing the operating of such properties at such time. For purposes of any such Distribution, any property to be Distributed will be valued at its Fair Market Value.

**Section 12.04 Cancellation of Certificate**. Upon completion of the Distribution of the assets of the Company as provided in <u>Section 12.03(c)</u> hereof, the Company shall be terminated and the Liquidator shall cause the cancellation of the Certificate of Formation in the State of Delaware and of all qualifications and registrations of the Company as a foreign limited liability company in jurisdictions other than the State of Delaware and shall take such other actions as may be necessary to terminate the Company.

**Section 12.05**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Survival of Rights, Duties and Obligations**. Dissolution, liquidation, winding up or termination of the Company for any reason shall not release any party from any Loss which at the time of such dissolution, liquidation, winding up or termination already had accrued to any other party or which thereafter may accrue in respect of any act or omission prior to such dissolution, liquidation, winding up or termination. For the avoidance of doubt, none of the foregoing shall replace, diminish or otherwise adversely affect any Member's right to indemnification pursuant to <u>Section 13.03</u>.

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**Section 12.06**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Recourse for Claims**. Each Member shall look solely to the assets of the Company for all Distributions with respect to the Company, such Member's Capital Account, and such Member's share of Net Income, Net Loss and other items of income, gain, loss and deduction, and shall have no recourse therefor (upon dissolution or otherwise) against the Managing Member, the Liquidator or any other Member.

#### ARTICLE XIII

#### Exculpation and Indemnification

**Section 13.01**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Exculpation of Covered Persons**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Covered Persons**. As used herein, the term "**Covered Person**" shall mean (i) each Member, (ii) the Managing Member in its capacity as such, (iii) each officer, director, shareholder, partner, member, controlling Affiliate, employee, agent or representative of each Member, and each of their controlling Affiliates, (iv) each Officer, employee, agent or representative of the Company or the Company Subsidiaries and (v) the Partnership Representative.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Standard of Care**. No Covered Person shall be liable to the Company or any other Covered Person for any loss, damage or claim incurred by reason of any action taken or omitted to be taken by such Covered Person in good-faith reliance on the provisions of this Agreement, so long as such action or omission does not constitute fraud, willful misconduct, or a breach of any of the terms of this Agreement by such Covered Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Good Faith Reliance**. A Covered Person shall be fully protected in relying in good faith upon the records of the Company and upon such information, opinions, reports or statements (including financial statements and information, opinions, reports or statements as to the value or amount of the assets, liabilities, Net Income or Net Losses of the Company or any facts pertinent to the existence and amount of assets from which Distributions might properly be paid) of the following Persons or groups: (i) one or more Officers or employees of the Company; (ii) any attorney, independent accountant, appraiser or other expert or professional employed or engaged by or on behalf of the Company or the Managing Member; or (iii) any other Person selected in good faith by or on behalf of the Company or the Managing Member, in each case as to matters that such relying Person reasonably believes to be within such other Person's professional or expert competence. The preceding sentence shall in no way limit any Person's right to rely on information to the extent provided in § 18-406 of the Delaware Act.

**Section 13.02 Liabilities and Duties of Covered Persons**. No Covered Person shall have any duty to, or otherwise be liable to, the Company or any other Member except as expressly set forth herein or in other written agreements and the waiver of duties and limitations of liability set forth in this <u>Section 13.02</u> shall apply to each such Person's capacity as a Member (including as the Managing Member) or Officer.

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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;(a) **No Fiduciary Duties**. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any and all fiduciary duties of any Covered Person to the Company, any Company Subsidiary or to another Member or to another person shall be eliminated to the maximum extent permitted under the Delaware Act and any other applicable law. The provisions of this Agreement, to the extent that they restrict the duties and liabilities of a Covered Person otherwise existing at law or in equity, are agreed by the Members to replace such other duties and liabilities of such Covered 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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Further, whenever in this Agreement a Covered Person is permitted or required to make a decision (including a decision that is in such Covered Person's "discretion" or under a grant of similar authority or latitude), the Covered Person shall be entitled to consider only such interests and factors as such Covered Person desires, including its own interests, and shall have no duty or obligation to give any consideration to any interest of or factors affecting the Company or any other Person. Whenever in this Agreement a Covered Person is permitted or required to make a decision in such Covered Person's "good faith," the Covered Person shall act under such express standard and shall not be subject to any other or different standard imposed by this Agreement or any other Applicable Law.

**Section 13.03 Indemnification**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Indemnification.** To the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware Act, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended, substituted or replaced (but, in the case of any such amendment, substitution or replacement only to the extent that such amendment, substitution or replacement permits the Company to provide broader indemnification rights than the Delaware Act permitted the Company to provide prior to such amendment, substitution or replacement), the Company shall indemnify, hold harmless, defend, pay and reimburse any Covered Person against any and all losses, claims, damages, judgments, fines or liabilities, including reasonable legal fees or other expenses incurred in investigating or defending against such losses, claims, damages, judgments, fines or liabilities, and any amounts expended in settlement of any claims (collectively, "**Losses**") to which such Covered Person may become subject by reason of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any act or omission or alleged act or omission performed or omitted to be performed on behalf of the Company, any Member or any direct or indirect Subsidiary of the foregoing in connection with the business of the Company or any Company Subsidiary; 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;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The fact that such Covered Person is or was acting in connection with the business of the Company or any Company Subsidiary as a partner, member, stockholder, controlling Affiliate, manager, director, officer, employee or agent of the Company, any Company Subsidiary, any Member, or any of their respective controlling Affiliates, or that such Covered Person is or was serving at the request of the Company as a partner, member, manager, director, officer, employee or agent of any Person including the Company or any Company Subsidiary;

*provided*, that (x) such Covered Person acted in good faith and in a manner believed by such Covered Person to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Company and, with respect to any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful, and (y) such Covered Person's conduct did not constitute fraud or willful misconduct, in either case as determined by a final, nonappealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction. In connection with the foregoing, the termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of *nolo contendere* or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the Covered Person did not act in good faith or, with respect to any criminal proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that such Covered Person's conduct was unlawful, or that the Covered Person's conduct constituted fraud or willful misconduct; *provided, further*, that, unless the Managing Member otherwise determines, no Person shall be entitled to indemnification hereunder with respect to a proceeding initiated by such Person or with respect to a proceeding between such Person on the one hand and any of the Company or its Subsidiaries on the other.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Reimbursement**. The Company shall promptly reimburse (and/or advance to the extent reasonably required) each Covered Person for reasonable legal or other expenses (as incurred) of such Covered Person in connection with investigating, preparing to defend or defending any claim, lawsuit or other proceeding relating to any Losses for which such Covered Person may be indemnified pursuant to this <u>Section 13.03</u>; *provided*, that if it is finally judicially determined that such Covered Person is not entitled to the indemnification provided by this <u>Section 13.03</u>, then such Covered Person shall promptly reimburse the Company for any reimbursed or advanced expenses.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Entitlement to Indemnity**. The indemnification provided by this <u>Section 13.03</u> shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to indemnification to which those seeking indemnification may be entitled under any agreement or otherwise. The provisions of this <u>Section 13.03</u> shall continue to afford protection to each Covered Person regardless of whether such Covered Person remains in the position or capacity pursuant to which such Covered Person became entitled to indemnification under this <u>Section 13.03</u> and shall inure to the benefit of the executors, administrators, legatees and distributees of such Covered 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;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Insurance**. To the extent available on commercially reasonable terms, the Company shall purchase and maintain, at its expense as determined by the Managing Member, insurance to cover Losses covered by the foregoing indemnification provisions and to otherwise cover Losses for any breach or alleged breach by any Covered Person of such Covered Person's duties in such amount and with such deductibles as the Managing Member may determine; *provided*, that the failure to obtain such insurance shall not affect the right to indemnification of any Covered Person under the indemnification provisions contained herein, including the right to be reimbursed or advanced expenses or otherwise indemnified for Losses hereunder. If any Covered Person recovers any amounts in respect of any Losses from any insurance coverage, then such Covered Person shall, to the extent that such recovery is duplicative, reimburse the Company for any amounts previously paid to such Covered Person by the Company in respect of such Losses. The Company hereby acknowledges that the Covered Persons may have certain rights to indemnification, advancement of expenses and/or insurance provided by Parent or its Affiliates (excluding the Company and its Subsidiaries). The Company hereby agrees, on behalf of itself and its Subsidiaries, (i) that it is an indemnitor of first resort (i.e., its obligations to each of the Covered Persons are primary and any obligation of Parent or its Affiliates to advance expenses or to provide indemnification for the same expenses or liabilities incurred by or on behalf of any of the Covered Persons is secondary), (ii) that it shall be required to advance the full amount of expenses incurred by or on behalf of each of the Covered Persons and shall be liable for the full amount of all Losses to the extent legally permitted and as required by the terms of this Agreement (or, to the extent applicable, the Delaware Act), without regard to any rights such Covered Persons may have against Parent or its Affiliates (including under director and officer insurance policies), and (iii) that it irrevocably waives, relinquishes and releases Parent and its Affiliates from any and all claims for contribution, subrogation or any other recovery of any kind in respect thereof. The Company further agrees that no advancement or payment by Parent or its Affiliates on behalf of a Covered Persons with respect to any claim for which a Covered Person has sought indemnification from the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company shall affect the foregoing, and Parent and its Affiliates shall have a right of contribution and/or be subrogated to the extent of such advancement or payment to all of the rights of recovery of a Covered Person against the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company. The Company and each of the Covered Persons agree that Parent and its respective Affiliates are express third-party beneficiaries of the terms of this <u>Section 13.03(d)</u>.

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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;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Funding of Indemnification Obligation**. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, any indemnity by the Company relating to the matters covered in this <u>Section 13.03</u> shall be provided out of and to the extent of Company assets only, and no Member (unless such Member otherwise agrees in writing) shall have personal liability on account thereof or shall be required to make additional Capital Contributions to help satisfy such indemnity by the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Subrogation**. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement or otherwise, if any Covered Person may be entitled to indemnification, advancement or reimbursement from both the Company and Abrams or BCP (or any of Abrams' or BCP's respective Affiliates), then the Company shall be the indemnitor, provider of advancement and/or provider of reimbursement, as applicable, of first resort, and Abrams or BCP (or any of their respective Affiliates), as appliable, shall be the indemnitor, provider of advancement and/or provider of reimbursement of last resort.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) **Savings Clause**. If this <u>Section 13.03</u> or any portion hereof shall be invalidated on any ground by any court of competent jurisdiction, then the Company shall nevertheless indemnify and hold harmless each Covered Person pursuant to this <u>Section 13.03</u> to the fullest extent permitted by any applicable portion of this <u>Section 13.03</u> that shall not have been invalidated and to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Amendment**. The provisions of this <u>Section 13.03</u> shall be a contract between the Company, on the one hand, and each Covered Person who served in such capacity at any time while this <u>Section 13.03</u> is in effect, on the other hand, pursuant to which the Company and each such Covered Person intend to be legally bound. No amendment, modification or repeal of this <u>Section 13.03</u> that adversely affects the rights of a Covered Person to indemnification for Losses incurred or relating to a state of facts existing prior to such amendment, modification or repeal shall apply in such a way as to eliminate or reduce such Covered Person's entitlement to indemnification for such Losses without the Covered Person's prior written consent.

**Section 13.04 Survival**. The provisions of this <u>Article XIII</u> shall survive the dissolution, liquidation, winding up and termination of the Company.

#### ARTICLE XIV

#### Miscellaneous

**Section 14.01 Expenses**. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all costs and expenses, including fees and disbursements of counsel, financial advisors and accountants, incurred in connection with the preparation and execution of this Agreement, or any amendment or waiver hereof, and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such costs and expenses.

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**Section 14.02 Further Assurances**. In connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, the Company and each Member hereby agree, at the request of the Company or any other Member, to execute and deliver such additional documents, instruments, conveyances and assurances and to take such further actions as may be required to carry out the provisions hereof and give effect to the transactions contemplated hereby.

**Section 14.03 Notices**. All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given: (a) when delivered by hand (with written confirmation of receipt); (b) when received by the addressee if sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier (receipt requested); (c) on the date sent by e-mail of a PDF document if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, and on the next Business Day if sent after normal business hours of the recipient; or (d) on the third day after the date mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Such communications must be sent to the respective parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified in a notice given in accordance with this Section <u>14.03</u>):

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| If to the Company: | ContextLogic Holdings, LLC<br> c/o ContextLogic Holdings Inc.<br> 2648 International Blvd Ste 301<br> Oakland, CA 94601<br> Attention: President, Corporate Secretary<br> Email: [redacted]; [redacted] |
| with a copy to: | McDermott Will & Schulte LLP<br> 919 Third Avenue<br> New York, New York 10022<br> Email: david.curtiss@srz.com; hsteele@mwe.com,<br> Attention: David A. Curtiss; Heidi Steele |

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If to a Member, to such Member's respective mailing address as set forth on the Members Schedule.

**Section 14.04 Headings**. The headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience or reference only and are in no way intended to describe, interpret, define, or limit the scope, extent or intent of this Agreement or any provision of this Agreement.

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**Section 14.05 Severability**. If any term or provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable under Applicable Law in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby be consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.

**Section 14.06 Entire Agreement**. This Agreement together with the Certificate of Formation and all related Exhibits and Schedules, constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject matter contained herein and therein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter.

**Section 14.07**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Successors and Assigns**. Subject to the restrictions on Transfers set forth herein, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.

**Section 14.08 No Third-party Beneficiaries**. Except as provided in <u>Article XIII,</u> which shall be for the benefit of and enforceable by Covered Persons as described therein, this Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties hereto (and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns) and nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other Person, including any creditor of the Company, any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

**Section 14.09 Amendment**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No provision of this Agreement or the Certificate of Formation of the Company may be amended, modified, restated, repealed or waived (by amendment, merger, consolidation, operation of law, or otherwise) except by a writing that is executed by the Managing Member after having received all consents required with respect thereto pursuant to <u>Section 4.12;</u> *provided*, that no such amendment or modification shall be effective as to a particular Member if such amendment would by its express terms materially and adversely affect the rights or obligations of such Member hereunder in a manner disproportionate to the effect on other Members similarly situated, in each case, unless such Member has voted or consented in writing in favor thereof. In addition to, and not in limitation of the foregoing, this Agreement may not be amended or modified so as to impose upon any Member (x) personal liability for the debts, obligations and liabilities of the Company or any Company Subsidiary, or (y) any new or additional Capital Contribution, in each case, without the written consent of such Member.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any amendment in accordance with <u>Section 14.09(a)</u> shall be binding upon each Member and the Company.

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Subject to compliance with each of <u>Section 4.12</u> and <u>Section 14.09(a)</u> above, this Agreement may be amended from time to time in each and every manner deemed necessary or appropriate by the Managing Member to comply with the then existing requirements of the Code and the Treasury Regulations affecting the Company or any other provision of applicable law or regulation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Subject to compliance with each of <u>Section 4.12</u> and <u>Section 14.09(a)</u> above, the Managing Member shall be entitled to amend, amend and restate, or authorize the amendment, or amendment and restatement of, the Certificate of Formation from time to time to reflect any action, matter or change (whether an amendment to this Agreement or otherwise) approved by the Class A Members holding the majority of the Class A Convertible Preferred Units and the Class B Members.

**Section 14.10**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Waiver**. No waiver by any party shall operate or be construed as a waiver in respect of any failure, breach or default not expressly identified by such written waiver, whether of a similar or different character, and whether occurring before or after that waiver. No failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any right, remedy, power or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing contained in this <u>Section 14.10</u> shall diminish any of the waivers set forth in this Agreement, including in <u>Section 4.07(e)</u>, <u>Section 13.02(a)</u>, <u>Section 13.03(d)</u> and <u>Section 14.13</u> hereof.

**Section 14.11**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Governing Law**. All issues and questions concerning the application, construction, validity, interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of Delaware.

**Section 14.12 Submission to Jurisdiction**. The parties hereby agree that any suit, action or proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of, or based on any matter arising out of or in connection with, this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be brought in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware (or in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware located in New Castle County, Delaware or, if such court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware), so long as one of such courts shall have subject-matter jurisdiction over such suit, action or proceeding, and that any cause of action arising out of this Agreement shall be deemed to have arisen from a transaction of business in the State of Delaware. Each of the parties hereby irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of such courts (and of the appropriate appellate courts therefrom) in any such suit, action or proceeding and irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the laying of the venue of any such suit, action or proceeding in any such court or that any such suit, action or proceeding which is brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient form. Service of process, summons, notice or other document by registered mail to the address set forth in <u>Section 14.03</u> shall be effective service of process for any suit, action or other proceeding brought in any such court.

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**Section 14.13 Waiver of Jury Trial**. Each party hereto hereby acknowledges and agrees that any controversy which may arise under this Agreement is likely to involve complicated and difficult issues and, therefore, each such party irrevocably and unconditionally waives any right it may have to a trial by jury in respect of any legal action arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

**Section 14.14**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Expense Reimbursement**. The Company shall, or shall cause an applicable Company Group Member to, reimburse each of BCP and Abrams for all reasonably documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including external legal fees) incurred by BCP and Abrams on or prior to the date hereof in connection with the negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement, the Purchase Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements (as that term is defined in the Purchase Agreement) and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby; *provided*, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, any expenses of Abrams that constitute "Company Transaction Expenses" pursuant to the Purchase Agreement shall not be subject to reimbursement pursuant to this Agreement.

**Section 14.15**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Equitable Remedies**. Each party hereto acknowledges that a breach or threatened breach by such party of any of its obligations under this Agreement may give rise to irreparable harm to the other parties, for which monetary damages may not be an adequate remedy, and hereby agrees that in the event of a breach or a threatened breach by such party of any such obligations, each of the other parties hereto shall, in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may be available to them in respect of such breach, be entitled to equitable relief, including a temporary restraining order, an injunction, specific performance and any other relief that may be available from a court of competent jurisdiction (without any requirement to post bond).

**Section 14.16 Remedies Cumulative**. The rights and remedies under this Agreement are cumulative and are in addition to and not in substitution for any other rights and remedies available at law or in equity or otherwise, except to the extent expressly provided in <u>Section 13.02</u> to the contrary.

**Section 14.17 Counterparts**. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, e-mail or other means of Electronic Transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.

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| **COMPANY:** | **COMPANY:** |
| **CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS, LLC** | **CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS, LLC** |
| By: |  |
|  | Name: |
|  | Title: |

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|
| **MANAGING MEMBER:** | **MANAGING MEMBER:** |
| **CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC.** | **CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC.** |
| By: |  |
|  | Name: |
|  | Title: |

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|
| **MEMBER:** | **MEMBER:** |
| **BCP SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND III ORIGINATIONS LP** | **BCP SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND III ORIGINATIONS LP** |
| By: BCP Special Opportunities Fund III GP LP, its general partner | By: BCP Special Opportunities Fund III GP LP, its general partner |
| By: BCP SOF III GP, L.L.C., its general partner | By: BCP SOF III GP, L.L.C., its general partner |
| By: |  |
|  | Name: Edward Goldthorpe |
|  | Title: Authorized Signatory |

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|
| **MEMBER:** | **MEMBER:** |
| **RIVA CAPITAL PARTNERS V, L.P.** | **RIVA CAPITAL PARTNERS V, L.P.** |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, L.P., |
|  | its investment manager |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, LLC, |
|  | its general partner |
| By: |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Name: David Abrams |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Title: Managing Member |
| **RIVA CAPITAL PARTNERS VI, L.P.** | **RIVA CAPITAL PARTNERS VI, L.P.** |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, L.P., |
|  | its investment manager |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, LLC, |
|  | its general partner |
| By: |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Name: David Abrams |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Title: Managing Member |

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|
| **MEMBER:** | **MEMBER:** |
| **ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS I, L.P.** | **ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS I, L.P.** |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, L.P., |
|  | its investment manager |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, LLC, |
|  | its general partner |
| By: |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Name: David Abrams |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Title: Managing Member |
| **ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P.** | **ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P.** |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, L.P., |
|  | its investment manager |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, LLC, |
|  | its general partner |
| By: |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Name: David Abrams |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Title: Managing Member |

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|
| **MEMBER:** | **MEMBER:** |
| **EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION GP, L.P** | **EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION GP, L.P** |
| By: |  |
| By: |  |
| By: |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Name: |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Title: |
| **EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION BLOCKER, LLC** | **EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION BLOCKER, LLC** |
| By: |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Name: |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Title: |

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.

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| **MEMBER:** | **MEMBER:** |
| **SALT MANAGEMENT AGGREGATOR, LLC** | **SALT MANAGEMENT AGGREGATOR, LLC** |
| By: |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Name: David Sugarman |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Title: Manager |

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|
| **MEMBER:** | **MEMBER:** |
| **RB STRATEGIC HOLDINGS LP – EASTER SERIES** | **RB STRATEGIC HOLDINGS LP – EASTER SERIES** |
| By: |  |
|  | Name: Rishi Bajaj |
|  | Title: |

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#### Members Schedule

#### ContextLogic Holdings, LLC<sup>2</sup>

#### <sup><br></sup>

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| Member<br> Name | Class A<br> Convertible<br> Preferred Units | Class B-1<br> Common Units | Class B-2<br> Common Units | Class P Units | Capital<br> Contribution |
| BCP Special Opportunities Fund III Originations LP | [____] | -- | -- | -- | $[____] |
| Abrams Capital Partners I, L.P. | [____] | -- | -- | -- | $[____] |
| Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P. | [____] | -- | -- | -- | $[____] |
| Riva Capital<br> Partners V, L.P. | [____] | -- | -- | -- | $[____] |
| Riva Capital<br> Partners VI, L.P. | [____] | -- | -- | -- | $[____] |
| Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP L.P. | [____] | -- | -- | -- | $[____] |
| Emerald Lake Pearl Blocker, LLC | -- | -- | [____] | -- | $[____] |
| Salt Management Aggregator, LLC | [____] | -- | -- | -- | $[____] |
| ContextLogic Holdings Inc. | -- | -- | [____] | -- | $[____] |
| RB Strategic Holdings LP – Easter Series | -- | -- | -- | [____] | $0 |

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<sup>2</sup> **<u>Note to Form</u>:** To be updated at Closing.

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#### Exhibit A

FORM OF JOINDER AGREEMENT

Reference is hereby made to the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated [____________], 2026, as amended and/or restated from time to time (the "**LLC Agreement**"), by and among ContextLogic Holdings, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of Delaware (the "**Company**"), and each of the Members of the Company. Pursuant to and in accordance with <u>Section 4.01(b)</u> of the LLC Agreement, the undersigned hereby acknowledges that it has received and reviewed a complete copy of the LLC Agreement and agrees that upon execution of this Joinder Agreement, such Person shall become a party to the LLC Agreement and shall be fully bound by, and subject to, all of the covenants, terms and conditions of the LLC Agreement as though an original party thereto and shall be deemed, and is hereby admitted as, a Member for all purposes thereof and entitled to all the rights incidental thereto.

Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the LLC Agreement.

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

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| [_______________] |
| By |
| Name: |
| Title: |

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#### Exhibit F

#### Form of Escrow Agreement

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#### ESCROW AGREEMENT

This Escrow Agreement, dated as of [____] (this "<u>Escrow Agreement</u>"), is entered into by and among ContextLogic Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("<u>Buyer</u>"), Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, as the representative of the Seller Parties (as defined below) (the "<u>Sellers Representative</u>", and together with Buyer, collectively the "<u>Parties</u>," and individually, each a "<u>Party</u>"), and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national association, as escrow agent ("<u>Escrow Agent</u>"). All capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Purchase Agreement.

RECITALS

A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Buyer, the other Buyer Parties, the Seller Parties and the Sellers Representative are parties to that certain Purchase Agreement, dated as of [____] (as amended or restated from time to time, the "<u>Purchase Agreement</u>").

B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, Buyer agrees to place in escrow certain funds as the Adjustment Escrow Fund and the Escrow Agent agrees to hold and distribute such funds in accordance with the terms of this Escrow Agreement.

C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Schedule I</u> to this Escrow Agreement sets forth the wire transfer instructions for Buyer and the Sellers Representative (on behalf of the Seller Parties).

In consideration of the promises and agreements of the Parties and the Escrow Agent, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties and the Escrow Agent agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1

ESCROW DEPOSIT

Section 1.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Receipt of Escrow Funds</u>. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, Buyer shall deliver at the Closing, by wire transfer of immediately available funds, to the Escrow Agent the amount of $2,750,000 (the "Escrow Amount" and, together with any interest and other earnings or gains realized on the investment of the Escrow Amount, the "Escrow Funds"). Escrow Agent will hold the Escrow Funds in an account established with and designated to the Parties by the Escrow Agent (the "Escrow Account"). Escrow Agent will confirm receipt in writing to the Buyer and the Sellers Representative of the Escrow Amount on the date such funds are received. Escrow Funds shall be held in a segregated, non-commingled deposit account titled in the name of the Escrow Agent for the benefit of the Parties and not merely by book-entry identification.

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Section 1.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Investments</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Escrow Agent shall invest the Escrow Amount, including any and all interest and investment income, in accordance with joint written instructions provided to the Escrow Agent and signed by the Parties. In the absence of joint written investment instructions, the Escrow Amount shall remain un-invested in a U.S. government money-market fund (SEC Rule 2a-7, government-only). Any investment earnings and income on the Escrow Amount shall become part of the Escrow Funds, and shall be disbursed in accordance with <u>Section 1.3</u> or <u>Section 1.6</u> of this Escrow Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Escrow Agent is hereby authorized and directed to sell or redeem any such investments as it deems necessary to make any payments or distributions required under this Escrow Agreement. The Escrow Agent shall have no responsibility or liability for any loss which may result from any investment or sale of investment made pursuant to this Escrow Agreement. The Escrow Agent is hereby authorized, in making or disposing of any investment permitted by this Escrow Agreement, to deal with itself (in its individual capacity) or with any one or more of its affiliates, whether it or any such affiliate is acting as agent of the Escrow Agent or for any third person or dealing as principal for its own account. The Parties acknowledge that the Escrow Agent is not providing investment supervision, recommendations, or advice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Although the Parties recognize that it may obtain a broker confirmation or written statement containing comparable information at no additional cost, the Parties hereby agree that confirmations of permitted investments are not required to be issued by the Escrow Agent for each month in which a monthly statement is rendered.

Section 1.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Disbursements of the Escrow Funds</u>. The Parties shall act in accordance with, and the Escrow Agent shall hold and release the Escrow Funds as provided in, this Section 1.3 as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Upon receipt of a Joint Release Instruction (as defined below), the Escrow Agent shall promptly, but in any event within two Business Days after the Joint Release Instruction is received by the Escrow Agent, disburse all or a portion of the Escrow Funds, as applicable, in accordance with such Joint Release Instruction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If at any time either of the Parties receives a Final Determination (as defined below) expressly stating that Buyer or the Seller Parties are owed all or a portion of the Escrow Funds, then upon receipt by the Escrow Agent of a copy of such Final Determination from any Party, the Escrow Agent shall, within two Business Day following its receipt of such Final Determination, disburse to Buyer and/or the Sellers Representative (on behalf of the Seller Parties), as applicable, all or a portion of the Escrow Funds in accordance with such Final Determination. The Escrow Agent will act on such Final Determination without further inquiry. The Party delivering such Final Determination to the Escrow Agent shall simultaneously send a copy of such Final Determination to the other Party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All payments of any part of the Escrow Funds to be made to Buyer or the Sellers Representative (on behalf of the Seller Parties), as applicable, shall be made by wire transfer to the account instructions set forth on <u>Schedule I</u> attached hereto (or in other wire instructions provided by the Party to which such payment is being made).

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Section 1.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Disbursements</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Certain Definitions</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Business Day</u>" means any day, excluding Saturday, Sunday and any other day on which commercial banks in Los Angeles, California or New York, New York are authorized or required by Law to close.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Final Determination</u>" means (x) (1) a final and non-appealable order of any court of competent jurisdiction, directing the disposition of the Escrow Funds in the Escrow Account, together with (2) a certificate of the presenting Party to the effect that such judgment is final and non-appealable and from a court of competent jurisdiction having proper authority or (y) (1) a written final determination by the Independent Accountant in accordance with Section 3.06(b) of the Purchase Agreement, together with (2) a certificate executed by an authorized representative of the presenting Party confirming that such determination is final and non-appealable, from the Independent Accountant and is in compliance with 3.05(c) of the Purchase Agreement; and in each case above, along with written payment instructions executed by an authorized representative of the presenting Party to effectuate such order or determination.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Joint Release Instruction</u>" means a joint written instruction, which is executed by Buyer and the Sellers Representative, directing the Escrow Agent to disburse all or a portion of the Escrow Funds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Escrow Agent shall comply with final judgments or orders issued or process entered by any court with respect to the Escrow Funds, including without limitation any attachment, levy or garnishment, without any obligation to determine such court's jurisdiction in the matter and in accordance with its normal business practices. If the Escrow Agent complies with any such judgment, order or process, then it shall not be liable to any Party or any other person by reason of such compliance, regardless of the final disposition of any such judgment, order or process.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In the event that a Party gives funds transfer instructions (other than in writing at the time of execution of this Escrow Agreement), whether in writing, by telecopier or otherwise, the Escrow Agent is authorized to seek confirmation of such instructions by telephone call-back to the authorized person or persons of such Party, and the Escrow Agent may rely upon the confirmations of anyone purporting to be the person or persons so designated provided no call back is required if the Escrow Agent receives original instructions. The persons and telephone numbers for callbacks may be changed only in a writing received and acknowledged by the Escrow Agent. The Parties agree that such security procedure is commercially reasonable, provided, that, for any disbursement of Escrow Funds, the Escrow Agent shall require dual authorization (one authorized representative of each Party).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Escrow Agent will furnish monthly statements to the Parties setting forth the activity in the Escrow Account.

Section 1.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Security Procedure for Funds Transfer</u>. Concurrent with the execution of this Escrow Agreement, the Parties shall deliver to the Escrow Agent authorized signers' forms in the form of Exhibit A-1 and Exhibit A-2 to this Escrow Agreement. The Escrow Agent shall confirm each funds transfer instruction received in the name of each Party by confirming with an authorized individual as evidenced in Exhibit A-1 and Exhibit A-2. Once delivered to the Escrow Agent, Exhibit A-1 or Exhibit A-2 may be revised or rescinded only in writing signed by an authorized representative of the Party. Such revisions or rescissions shall be effective only after actual receipt and following such period of time as may be necessary to afford the Escrow Agent a reasonable opportunity to act on it. If a revised Exhibit A-1 or Exhibit A-2 or a rescission of an existing Exhibit A-1 or Exhibit A-2 is delivered to the Escrow Agent by an entity that is a successor-in-interest to either party, such document shall be accompanied by additional documentation satisfactory to the Escrow Agent showing that such entity has succeeded to the rights and responsibilities of the Parties. The Parties understand that the Escrow Agent's inability to receive or confirm funds transfer instructions may result in a delay in accomplishing such funds transfer, and agree that the Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any loss caused by any such delay.

Section 1.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Income Tax Allocation and Reporting</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For tax reporting purposes, all interest and other income, if any, from investment of the Escrow Amount prior to release thereof pursuant to this Agreement shall be reported and paid to the Party that ultimately receives the related Escrow Funds, and the Escrow Agent shall issue the applicable payee tax forms accordingly; <u>provided</u>, that, if any interest or other income remains in the Escrow Account as of the end of any taxable year and not yet distributed, such interest or other income shall be reported and paid to Buyer for such taxable year. The Escrow Agent shall be deemed the payor of any interest or other income paid upon investment of the Escrow Amount for purposes of performing tax reporting.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prior to Closing, the Parties shall provide the Escrow Agent with certified tax identification numbers by furnishing appropriate forms W-9 or W-8, as applicable, and such other forms and documents that the Escrow Agent may request. The Parties understand that if such tax reporting documentation is not provided and certified to the Escrow Agent, the Escrow Agent may be required by the Code, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, to withhold a portion of any interest or other income earned on the investment of the Escrow Amount.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To the extent that the Escrow Agent becomes liable for the payment of any taxes in respect of interest or other income derived from the investment of the Escrow Funds, the Escrow Agent shall satisfy such liability to the extent possible from the Escrow Funds. The Parties, jointly and severally, shall indemnify, defend and hold the Escrow Agent harmless from and against any tax, late payment, interest, penalty or other cost or expense that may be assessed against the Escrow Agent on or with respect to the Escrow Funds and the investment thereof unless such tax, late payment, interest, penalty or other expense was directly caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Escrow Agent.

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Section 1.7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Termination</u>. Upon the disbursement of all of the Escrow Funds, this Escrow Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force and effect.

ARTICLE 2

DUTIES OF THE ESCROW AGENT

Section 2.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Scope of Responsibility</u>. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the Escrow Agent is obligated only to perform the duties specifically set forth in this Escrow Agreement, which shall be deemed purely ministerial in nature. Under no circumstances will the Escrow Agent be deemed to be a fiduciary to any Party or any other person under this Escrow Agreement. The Escrow Agent will not be responsible or liable for the failure of any Party to perform in accordance with this Escrow Agreement, provided that the Escrow Agent has not acted with gross negligence or committed fraud or willful misconduct. The Escrow Agent shall neither be responsible for, nor chargeable with, knowledge of the terms and conditions of any other agreement, instrument, or document, including but not limited to the Purchase Agreement, other than this Escrow Agreement, whether or not an original or a copy of such agreement has been provided to the Escrow Agent; and the Escrow Agent shall have no duty to know or inquire as to the performance or nonperformance of any provision of any such agreement, instrument, or document. References in this Escrow Agreement to any other agreement, instrument, or document are for the convenience of the Parties, and the Escrow Agent has no duties or obligations with respect thereto. This Escrow Agreement further agrees that all property held by Escrow Agent under this Agreement will be segregated from all other property held by Escrow Agent and will be identified as being held in connection with this Agreement. Segregation may be accomplished by appropriate identification on the books and records of Escrow Agent. Escrow Agent agrees that its documents and records with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be available for examination by authorized representatives of either Party. This Agreement sets forth all matters pertinent to the escrow contemplated hereunder, and no additional obligations of the Escrow Agent shall be inferred or implied from the terms of this Escrow Agreement or any other agreement.

Section 2.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Attorneys and Agents</u>. The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to rely on and shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by the Escrow Agent in accordance with the advice of counsel or other professionals retained or consulted by the Escrow Agent, except to the extent that a court of competent jurisdiction determines, which determination is not subject to appeal, that the Escrow Agent's fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct was the cause of any loss to Buyer or the Sellers Representative. The Escrow Agent shall be reimbursed as set forth in Section 3.1 for any and all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket compensation (fees, expenses and other costs) paid and/or reimbursed to such counsel and/or professionals. The Escrow Agent may perform any and all of its duties through its agents, representatives, attorneys, custodians, and/or nominees.

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Section 2.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Reliance</u>. The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it in accordance with the written direction or consent of the Parties or their respective agents, representatives, successors, or assigns. The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for acting or refraining from acting upon any notice, request, consent, direction, requisition, certificate, order, affidavit, letter, or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and correct and to have been signed or sent by the proper person or persons, without further inquiry into the person's or persons' authority.

Section 2.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Right Not Duty Undertaken</u>. The permissive rights of the Escrow Agent to do things enumerated in this Escrow Agreement shall not be construed as duties.

Section 2.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Financial Obligation</u>. No provision of this Escrow Agreement shall require the Escrow Agent to risk or advance its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability or potential financial liability in the performance of its duties or the exercise of its rights under this Escrow Agreement.

ARTICLE 3

PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE ESCROW AGENT

Section 3.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Indemnification</u>. Buyer and the Sellers Representative (solely on behalf of the Seller Parties and in its capacity as the Sellers Representative, not in its individual capacity) hereby agree, severally and not jointly as between Buyer and Sellers Representative, to indemnify Escrow Agent, its directors, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties"), and hold the Indemnified Parties harmless from any and against all liabilities, losses, actions, suits or proceedings at law or in equity, and any other reasonable, documented out-of-pocket expenses, fees or charges of any character or nature, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and expenses, which an Indemnified Party may incur or with which it may be threatened by reason of acting as or on behalf of Escrow Agent under this Escrow Agreement or arising out of the existence of the Escrow Account, except to the extent the same shall be directly caused by Escrow Agent's fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct. Escrow Agent shall have a first lien against the Escrow Account to secure the obligations of the parties hereunder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Parties agree, solely as between themselves, that any obligation for indemnification under this Section 3.1 shall be borne by the Party determined by a final and non-appealable order of any court of competent jurisdiction to be responsible for causing the liability, loss, action, suit or proceedings at law or in equity, or any other expense, fee or charge of any character or nature against which the Escrow Agent is entitled to indemnification or, if no such determination is made, then equally by Buyer and the Sellers Representative. In no event shall Buyer or the Sellers Representative be liable for incidental, special, indirect, punitive or consequential damages or losses of any kind whatsoever (including without limitation lost profits) The terms of Sections 1.6(c), 3.1 and 3.4 hereto shall survive the termination of this Escrow Agreement and the resignation or removal of the Escrow Agent.

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Section 3.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Limitation of Liability</u>. THE ESCROW AGENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR ANY (I) DAMAGES, LOSSES OR EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED HEREUNDER, OTHER THAN DAMAGES, LOSSES OR EXPENSES WHICH HAVE BEEN FINALLY ADJUDICATED TO HAVE DIRECTLY RESULTED FROM THE ESCROW AGENT'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE FRAUD OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR (II) SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF THE ESCROW AGENT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION.

Section 3.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Resignation or Removal</u>. The Escrow Agent may resign by furnishing written notice of its resignation to the Parties, and the Parties may remove the Escrow Agent by furnishing to the Escrow Agent a joint written notice of its removal along with payment of all fees and expenses to which it is entitled through the date of termination. Such resignation or removal, as the case may be, shall be effective thirty (30) calendar days after the delivery of such notice or upon the earlier appointment of a successor, and the Escrow Agent's sole responsibility thereafter shall be to safely keep the Escrow Funds and to deliver the same to a successor escrow agent as shall be appointed by the Parties, as evidenced by a joint written notice filed with the Escrow Agent or in accordance with a court order. If the Parties have failed to appoint a successor escrow agent prior to the expiration of thirty (30) calendar days following the delivery of such notice of resignation or removal, the Escrow Agent may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor escrow agent or for other appropriate relief, and any such resulting appointment shall be binding upon the Parties.

Section 3.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Compensation</u>. The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to compensation for its services as stated in the fee schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B, which compensation shall be paid 50% by Buyer and 50% by Sellers Representative at the Closing (each directly to the Escrow Agent).

Section 3.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Disagreements</u>. If any conflict, disagreement or dispute arises between, among, or involving any of the parties hereto concerning the meaning or validity of any provision hereunder or concerning any other matter relating to this Escrow Agreement, or the Escrow Agent is in doubt as to the action to be taken hereunder, the Escrow Agent shall be fully protected and may, at its option, retain the Escrow Funds until the Escrow Agent (i) receives a final non-appealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction or a final non-appealable arbitration decision directing delivery of the Escrow Funds, (ii) receives a written agreement executed by each of the parties involved in such disagreement or dispute directing delivery of the Escrow Funds, in which event the Escrow Agent shall be authorized to disburse the Escrow Funds in accordance with such final court order, arbitration decision, or agreement, or (iii) files an interpleader action in any court of competent jurisdiction, and upon the filing thereof, the Escrow Agent shall be relieved of all liability as to the Escrow Funds and shall be entitled to recover attorneys' fees, expenses and other costs incurred in commencing and maintaining any such interpleader action. The Parties hereto further agree to pursue any redress or recourse in connection with such dispute without making the Escrow Agent a party to the same. The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to act on any such agreement, court order, or arbitration decision without further question, inquiry, or consent.

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Section 3.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Merger or Consolidation</u>. Any corporation or association into which the Escrow Agent may be converted or merged, or with which it may be consolidated, or to which it may sell or transfer all or substantially all of its corporate trust business and assets as a whole or substantially as a whole, or any corporation or association resulting from any such conversion, sale, merger, consolidation or transfer to which the Escrow Agent is a party, shall be and become the successor escrow agent under this Escrow Agreement and shall have and succeed to the rights, powers, duties, immunities and privileges as its predecessor, without the execution or filing of any instrument or paper or the performance of any further act.

Section 3.7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Attachment of Escrow Funds; Compliance with Legal Orders</u>. In the event that any Escrow Funds shall be attached, garnished or levied upon by any court order, or the delivery thereof shall be stayed or enjoined by an order of a court, or any order, judgment or decree shall be made or entered by any court order affecting the Escrow Funds, the Escrow Agent is hereby expressly authorized, in its sole discretion, to respond as it deems appropriate or to comply with all writs, orders or decrees so entered or issued, or which it is advised by legal counsel of its own choosing is binding upon it, whether with or without jurisdiction. The Escrow Agent agrees to provide prior written notice to each of the Parties if possible before taking any course of action or inaction in response to such legal or judicial process if permitted by law. In the event that the Escrow Agent obeys or complies with any such writ, order or decree it shall not be liable to any of the Parties or to any other person, firm or corporation, should, by reason of such compliance notwithstanding, such writ, order or decree be subsequently reversed, modified, annulled, set aside or vacated; provided that the Escrow Agent has not acted with gross negligence or committed fraud or willful misconduct.

Section 3.8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Force Majeure</u>. The Escrow Agent shall not be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligation under this Escrow Agreement arising out of or caused, directly or indirectly, by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, acts of God; earthquakes; fire; flood; wars; acts of terrorism; civil or military disturbances; sabotage; epidemic; riots; interruptions, loss or malfunctions of utilities, computer (hardware or software) or communications services; accidents; labor disputes; acts of civil or military authority or governmental action; it being understood that the Escrow Agent shall use commercially reasonable efforts which are consistent with accepted practices in the banking industry to resume performance as soon as reasonably practicable under the circumstances.

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Section 3.9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Compliance with Legal Orders</u>. Escrow Agent shall receive and may conclusively rely upon an opinion of counsel to the effect that such order is final, non-appealable and from a court of competent jurisdiction. Escrow Agent shall be entitled to consult with legal counsel in the event that a question or dispute arises with regard to the construction of any of the provisions hereof, and shall incur no liability and shall be fully protected in acting in accordance with the advice or opinion of such counsel.

Section 3.10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Financial Obligation</u>. Escrow Agent shall not be required to use its own funds in the performance of any of its obligations or duties or the exercise of any of its rights or powers, and shall not be required to take any action which, in the Escrow Agent's sole and absolute judgment, could involve it in expense or liability unless furnished with security and indemnity which it deems, in its sole and absolute discretion, to be satisfactory.

ARTICLE 4

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 4.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Successors and Assigns</u>. This Escrow Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the Parties and the Escrow Agent and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No other persons shall have any rights under this Escrow Agreement. No assignment of the interest of any of the Parties shall be binding unless and until written notice of such assignment shall be delivered to the other Party and the Escrow Agent and shall require the prior written consent of the other Party and the Escrow Agent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld).

Section 4.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Escheat</u>. The Parties are aware that under applicable state law, property which is presumed abandoned may under certain circumstances escheat to the applicable state. The Escrow Agent shall have no liability to the Parties, their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns, or any other party, should any or all of the Escrow Funds escheat by operation of law.

Section 4.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Notices</u>. All notices, demands and other communications to be given or delivered under or by reason of the provisions of this Escrow Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when personally delivered, one (1) day after deposit with Federal Express or similar overnight courier service, or upon receipt if by first class mail, return receipt requested, or via email, on the date of transmission (provided no transmission error is received). In the case of communications delivered to the Escrow Agent, such communications shall be deemed to have been given on the date received by the Escrow Agent. It shall be the responsibility of the Parties to notify the Escrow Agent and the other Party in writing of any name or address changes. Notices, demands and communications to each party hereto shall, unless changed pursuant to the preceding sentence, be sent to the addresses indicated below:

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<u>If to Buyer</u>:

ContextLogic Holdings, LLC

2648 International Blvd

Suite 301

Oakland, CA 94601

Email: [___________]

Attention: [___________]

with copies to (which shall not constitute notice to Buyer):

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP

919 Third Ave.

New York, NY 10022

Attention: David A. Curtiss

Email: <u>david.curtiss@srz.com</u>

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP

444 West Lake Street, Suite 4000

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Attention: Heidi Steele

Email: hsteele@mwe.com

<u>If to Sellers Representative</u>,

c/o Emerald Lake Capital Management

233 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 650

Santa Monica, CA 90401

Attention: Daniel Lukas, Russell Hammond and Stephen Burhenn

Email: [redacted], [redacted] and [redacted]

with a copy to (which notice shall not constitute notice):

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

333 West Wolf Point Plaza

Chicago, Illinois 60654

Attention: Jeffrey B. Kaplan, P.C.

Email: jeffrey.kaplan@kirkland.com

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

601 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Attention: Tamar Donikyan

Email: tamar.donikyan@kirkland.com

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<u>If to the Escrow Agent</u>:

Wilmington Trust, National Association

50 South 6<sup>th</sup> Street, STE 1290

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Attn: [--]

E-Mail: [--]

Section 4.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Governing Law</u>. This Escrow Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware. Any and all claims, controversies, causes of action and proceedings arising out of or relating to this Escrow Agreement, whether sounding in contract, tort, or statute, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any conflict-of-laws or other rule that would result in the application of the laws of a different jurisdiction.

Section 4.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Payments by the Parties</u>. Each Party agrees that, solely as between the Parties, each Party shall be responsible for 50% of any and all amounts payable to the Escrow Agent pursuant to Section 3.4 and Section 1.6(c). To the extent that either Party (the "Paying Party") makes any payment to the Escrow Agent pursuant to Section 3.4 or Section 1.6(c) in respect of the 50% share of the other Party (the "Non-Paying Party"), or, to the extent that indemnification obligations thereunder are borne equally between the Parties pursuant to the terms thereof, Section 3.1, the Non-Paying Party shall promptly pay and reimburse the Paying Party for all amounts so paid. The obligations set forth in this Section 4.5 shall survive any termination of this Escrow Agreement and the resignation or removal of the Escrow Agent.

Section 4.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Entire Agreement</u>. This Escrow Agreement and, as between Buyer and the Sellers Representative, the Purchase Agreement, set forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties related to the Escrow Funds.

Section 4.7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Amendment</u>. This Escrow Agreement may be amended, modified, superseded, rescinded, or canceled only by a written instrument executed by the Parties and the Escrow Agent.

Section 4.8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Waivers</u>. The failure of any party to this Escrow Agreement at any time or times to require performance of any provision under this Escrow Agreement shall in no manner affect the right at a later time to enforce the same performance. A waiver by any party to this Escrow Agreement of any such condition or breach of any term, covenant, representation, or warranty contained in this Escrow Agreement, in any one or more instances, shall neither be construed as a further or continuing waiver of any such condition or breach nor a waiver of any other condition or breach of any other term, covenant, representation, or warranty contained in this Escrow Agreement.

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Section 4.9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Headings</u>. Section headings of this Escrow Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only and shall in no way restrict or otherwise modify any of the terms or provisions of this Escrow Agreement.

Section 4.10<u>Counterparts</u>. This Escrow Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

Section 4.11 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Severability.</u> If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision hereof invalid, it will be ineffective only to the extent of such invalidity, so that the remainder of the provision and this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.

Section 4.12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Waiver of Jury Trial</u>. **EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO EXPRESSLY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN RESOLVING ANY CLAIM OR COUNTERCLAIM RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THIS ESCROW AGREEMENT.**

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Escrow Agreement has been duly executed as of the date first written above.

CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS, LLC <br>By: <u><br> </u>

Name: <br> Title:

*[Signature Page to Escrow Agreement]*

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| SELLERS REPRESENTATIVE |
| EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION |
| By: |

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Name: <br> Title:

*[Signature Page to Escrow Agreement]*

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WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Escrow Agent <br>By: <u><br> </u>

Name: <br> Title:

*[Signature Page to Escrow Agreement]*

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Schedule I

Wire Transfer Instructions

*Attached.*

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<u>EXHIBIT A-1</u>

CERTIFICATE AS TO AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES

OF BUYER

*Attached.*

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EXHIBIT A-2

CERTIFICATE AS TO AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES

OF THE SELLERS REPRESENTATIVE

*Attached.*

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EXHIBIT B

#### Fees of Escrow Agent

*Attached.*

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#### Exhibit G <br> Form of Professional Services Termination Agreement

*Attached*.

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#### Exhibit H <br> Form of Registration Rights Agreement

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**** <br>**REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT**<br> **** <br>**BY AND AMONG**<br> **** <br>**CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC.**<br> **** <br>**AND**<br> **** <br>**CERTAIN INVESTORS**<br> **** <br>DATED AS OF [______________], 2026<br>

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#### **TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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| ARTICLE I EFFECTIVENESS | ARTICLE I EFFECTIVENESS | 1 |
| Section 1.1. | Effectiveness | 1<br>|
| ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS | ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS | 1 |
| Section 2.1. | Definitions | 1 |
| Section 2.2. | Other Interpretive Provisions | 5 |
| ARTICLE III REGISTRATION RIGHTS | ARTICLE III REGISTRATION RIGHTS | 6 |
| Section 3.1. | Demand Registration | 6 |
| Section 3.2. | Shelf Registration. | 8 |
| Section 3.3. | Piggyback Registration. | 11 |
| Section 3.4. | Lock-Up Agreements | 12 |
| Section 3.5. | Registration Procedures. | 13 |
| Section 3.6. | Underwritten Offerings. | 19 |
| Section 3.7. | No Inconsistent Agreements; Additional Rights | 20 |
| Section 3.8. | Registration Expenses | 20 |
| Section 3.9. | Indemnification | 21 |
| Section 3.10. | Rules 144 | 25 |
| Section 3.11. | Existing Registration Statements | 25 |
| ARTICLE IV MISCELLANEOUS | ARTICLE IV MISCELLANEOUS | 25 |
| Section 4.1. | Transfer and Ownership Restrictions | 25 |
| Section 4.2. | Authority; Effect | 25 |
| Section 4.3. | Notices | 26 |
| Section 4.4. | Termination and Effect of Termination | 26 |
| Section 4.5. | Permitted Transferees | 27 |
| Section 4.6. | Remedies | 27 |
| Section 4.7. | Amendments | 27 |
| Section 4.8. | Governing Law | 27 |
| Section 4.9. | Consent to Jurisdiction | 28 |
| Section 4.10. | WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL | 28 |
| Section 4.11. | Binding Effect, Etc | 28 |
| Section 4.12. | Counterparts | 29 |
| Section 4.13. | Severability | 29 |
| Section 4.14. | No Recourse | 29 |

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This REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (as it may be amended from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof, this "<u>Agreement</u>"), dated as of [_______________], 2026, is made by and among:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;i.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ContextLogic Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "<u>Company</u>");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ii. each signatory to this Agreement listed as a "Lead Investor" on the signature pages hereto (collectively, together with their respective Permitted Transferees that become party hereto, the "<u>Lead Investors</u>")];<sup>1</sup> and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;iii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; each signatory to this Agreement listed as an "Other Investor" on the signature pages hereto (collectively, together with their respective Permitted Transferees that become party hereto, the "<u>Other Investors</u>").<sup>2</sup>

#### RECITALS
WHEREAS, on or about the date hereof, the Company and its subsidiaries are consummating an acquisition on the terms and subject to the conditions of a Purchase Agreement, dated as of December [________], 2025 (the "<u>Acquisition</u>"); and

WHEREAS, the parties believe that it is in the best interests of the Company and the other parties hereto to set forth their agreements regarding registration rights.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises, covenants and agreements of the parties hereto, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

#### ARTICLE I

#### EFFECTIVENESS
Section 1.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Effectiveness</u>. This Agreement shall become effective upon, and subject to the occurrence of, the closing of the Acquisition.

#### ARTICLE II

#### DEFINITIONS
Section 2.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Definitions</u>. As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the following respective meanings:

"<u>Acquisition</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

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<sup>1</sup> <u>Note to Form</u>: Lead Investors will be the Abrams funds and the BCP funds (including any additional Abrams funds and/or BCP funds that acquire equity pursuant to backstopping the rights offering).

<sup>2</sup> <u>Note to Form</u>: Other Investors will be the management holders who roll over equity. <br>

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"<u>Adverse Disclosure</u>" means public disclosure of material non-public information that, in the good faith judgment of the board of directors of the Company: (i) would be required to be made in any Registration Statement filed with the SEC by the Company so that such Registration Statement, from and after its effective date, does not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading; (ii) would not be required to be made at such time but for the filing, effectiveness or continued use of such Registration Statement; and (iii) the Company has a <u>bona</u> <u>fide</u> business purpose for not disclosing publicly.

"<u>Affiliate</u>" means, with respect to any specified Person, (a) any Person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, such specified Personor (b) in the event that the specified Person is a natural Person, a Member of the Immediate Family of such Person; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Company and each of its subsidiaries shall be deemed not to be Affiliates of any Lead Investor. As used in this definition, the term "control" means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

"<u>Agreement</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.

"<u>Business Day</u>" means any day that is not a Saturday, a Sunday or other day on which banks are required or authorized by law to be closed in the City of New York.

"<u>Company Blackout Period</u>" means the period starting two weeks prior to the end of any fiscal quarter and ending on the second Business Day after earnings are publicly reported for such period.

"<u>Common Stock</u>" means the common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share.

"<u>Company Indemnitees</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.9.5.

"<u>Demand Notice</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.3.

"<u>Demand Registration</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.1(a).

"<u>Demand Registration Request</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.1(a).

"<u>Demand Registration Statement</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.1(c).

"<u>Demand Suspension</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.6.

"<u>Exchange Act</u>" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any successor thereto, and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, all as the same shall be in effect from time to time.

"<u>FINRA</u>" means the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

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"<u>Holders</u>" means, collectively, the Lead Investors and the Other Investors who then hold Registrable Securities under this Agreement.

"<u>Issuer Free Writing</u> <u>Prospectus</u>" means an issuer free writing prospectus, as defined in Rule 433 under the Securities Act, relating to an offer of the Registrable Securities.

"<u>Lead Investor Approval</u>" means the prior written consent of the Lead Investors.

"<u>Lead Investors</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.

"<u>Loss</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.9.1.

"<u>Member of the Immediate Family</u>" means, with respect to any Person who is an individual, (i) each parent, spouse (but not including a former spouse or a spouse from whom such Person is legally separated) or child (including those adopted) of such individual and (ii) each trustee, solely in his or her capacity as trustee, for a trust naming only one or more of the Persons listed in sub-clause (i) as beneficiaries.

"<u>Other Investors</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.

"<u>Participation Conditions</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.2.5(b).

"<u>Permitted Transferee</u>" means (i) any Affiliate of a Lead Investor and (ii) such other Persons designated with Lead Investor Approval.

"<u>Person</u>" means any individual, partnership, corporation, company, association, trust, joint venture, limited liability company, unincorporated organization, entity or division, or any government, governmental department or agency or political subdivision thereof.

"<u>Piggyback Notice</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.3.1.

"<u>Piggyback Registration</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.3.1.

"<u>Potential Takedown Participant"</u> shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.2.5(b).

"<u>Pro Rata Portion</u>" means, with respect to each Holder requesting that its shares be registered or sold in an Underwritten Public Offering, a number of such shares equal to the aggregate number of Registrable Securities to be registered or sold (excluding any shares to be registered or sold for the account of the Company) multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the aggregate number of Registrable Securities held by such Holder, and the denominator of which is the aggregate number of Registrable Securities held by all Holders requesting that their Registrable Securities be registered or sold.

"<u>Prospectus</u>" means (i) the prospectus included in any Registration Statement, all amendments and supplements to such prospectus, including post-effective amendments and supplements, and all other material incorporated by reference in such prospectus, and (ii) any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus.

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"<u>Public Offering</u>" means the offer and sale of Registrable Securities for cash pursuant to an effective Registration Statement under the Securities Act (other than a Registration Statement on Form S-4 or Form S-8 or any successor form).

"<u>Registrable Securities</u>" means (i) all shares of Common Stock, (ii) all shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise, conversion or exchange of any option, warrant or convertible security of any Person that is not then subject to vesting or forfeiture to the Company and (iii) all shares of Common Stock directly or indirectly issued or then issuable with respect to the securities referred to in clauses (i) or (ii) above by way of a stock dividend or stock split, or in connection with a combination of shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation or other reorganization, in any such case under clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) above, whether owned on the date hereof or hereafter acquired; provided, however, that shares of Common Stock that are then subject to forfeiture to the Company shall not be deemed "Registrable Securities" for purposes of Section 3.1, 3.2.4 or 3.3 hereof. As to any particular Registrable Securities, such securities shall cease to be Registrable Securities when (w) a Registration Statement with respect to the sale of such securities shall have become effective under the Securities Act and such securities shall have been disposed of in accordance with such Registration Statement, (x) such securities shall have been Transferred pursuant to Rule 144, (y) such holder is able to immediately sell such securities under Rule 144 without any restrictions on transfer (including without application of paragraphs (c), (d), (e), (f) and (h) of Rule 144), as reasonably determined by the Holder, or (z) such securities shall have ceased to be outstanding.

"<u>Registration</u>" means registration under the Securities Act of the offer and sale to the public of any Registrable Securities under a Registration Statement. The terms "<u>register,</u>" "<u>registered</u>" and "<u>registering</u>" shall have correlative meanings.

"<u>Registration Expenses</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.8.

"<u>Registration Statement</u>" means any registration statement of the Company filed with, or to be filed with, the SEC under the Securities Act, including the related Prospectus, amendments and supplements to such registration statement, including pre- and post-effective amendments, and all exhibits and all material incorporated by reference in such registration statement other than a registration statement (and related Prospectus) filed on Form S-4 or Form S-8, or any successor form to either of the foregoing.

"<u>Representatives</u>" means, with respect to any Person, any of such Person's officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys, accountants, actuaries, consultants, equity financing partners or financial advisors or other Person associated with, or acting on behalf of, such Person.

"<u>Rule 144</u>" means Rule 144 under the Securities Act (or any successor rule).

"<u>SEC</u>" means the Securities and Exchange Commission or any successor agency having jurisdiction under the Securities Act.

"<u>Securities Act</u>" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any successor thereto, and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, all as the same shall be in effect from time to time.

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"<u>Shelf Period</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.2.3.

"<u>Shelf Registration</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.2.1(a).

"<u>Shelf Registration Notice</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.2.2.

"<u>Shelf Registration Request</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.2.1(a).

"<u>Shelf Registration Statement</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.2.1(a).

"<u>Shelf Suspension</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.2.4.

"<u>Shelf Takedown Notice</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.2.5(b).

"<u>Shelf Takedown Request</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.2.5(a).

"<u>Transfer</u>" means, with respect to any Registrable Security, any interest therein, or any other securities or equity interests relating thereto, a direct or indirect transfer, sale, exchange, assignment, pledge, hypothecation or other encumbrance or other disposition thereof, including the grant of an option or other right, whether directly or indirectly, whether voluntarily, involuntarily, by operation of law, pursuant to judicial process or otherwise. "<u>Transferred</u>" shall have a correlative meaning.

"<u>Underwritten Public Offering</u>" means an underwritten Public Offering, including any bought deal or block sale to a financial institution conducted as an underwritten Public Offering.

"<u>Underwritten Shelf Takedown</u>" means an Underwritten Public Offering pursuant to an effective Shelf Registration Statement.

"<u>WKSI</u>" means any Securities Act registrant that is a well-known seasoned issuer as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act at the most recent eligibility determination date specified in paragraph (2) of that definition.

Section 2.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Other Interpretive Provisions</u>. (a) The meanings of defined terms are equally applicable to the singular and plural forms of the defined terms.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The words "hereof", "herein", "hereunder" and similar words refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement; and any subsection and section references are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The term "including" is not limiting and means "including without limitation."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The captions and headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Whenever the context requires, any pronouns used herein shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms.

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#### ARTICLE III

#### REGISTRATION RIGHTS
The Company will perform and comply with, and cause each of its subsidiaries to perform and comply with, such of the following provisions as are applicable to it. Each Holder will perform and comply with such of the following provisions as are applicable to such Holder.

Section 3.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Demand Registration</u>.

Section 3.1.1. <u>Request for Demand Registration</u>.

(a) At any time after the date of this Agreement, each Lead Investor shall have the right to make a written request from time to time (a "<u>Demand Registration Request</u>") to the Company for Registration of all or part of the Registrable Securities held by such Lead Investor(s) which would reasonably be expected to result in gross proceeds of at least $15,000,000 million. Any such Registration pursuant to a Demand Registration Request shall hereinafter be referred to as a "<u>Demand Registration</u>."

(b) Each Demand Registration Request shall specify (i) the kind and aggregate amount of Registrable Securities to be registered and (ii) the intended method or methods of disposition thereof.

(c) Upon receipt of a Demand Registration Request, the Company shall as promptly as practicable, but in any event within thirty (30) days following the receipt of such Demand Registration Request (or, if such 30-day period falls in a Company Blackout Period, within 5 Business Days from the end of such Company Blackout Period, file a Registration Statement (a "<u>Demand Registration Statement</u>") relating to such Demand Registration, and use its reasonable best efforts to cause such Demand Registration Statement to be promptly declared effective under the Securities Act.

Section 3.1.2. <u>Limitation on</u> <u>Demand Registrations</u>. The Company shall not be obligated to take any action to effect any Demand Registration if a Demand Registration or Piggyback Registration was declared effective or an Underwritten Shelf Takedown was consummated within the preceding ninety (90) days (unless otherwise consented to by the Company).

Section 3.1.3. <u>Demand Notice</u>. Promptly upon receipt of a Demand Registration Request pursuant to Section 3.1.1 (but in no event more than two (2) Business Days thereafter), the Company shall deliver a written notice (a "<u>Demand Notice</u>") of any such Demand Registration Request to all other Holders and the Demand Notice shall offer each such Holder the opportunity to include in the Demand Registration that number of Registrable Securities as each such Holder may request in writing. Subject to Section 3.1.7, the Company shall include in the Demand Registration all such Registrable Securities with respect to which the Company has received written requests for inclusion therein within three (3) Business Days after the date that the Demand Notice was delivered.

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Section 3.1.4. <u>Demand Withdrawal</u>. The Lead Investors that have requested its Registrable Securities be included in a Demand Registration pursuant to Section 3.1.3 may withdraw all or any portion of its Registrable Securities included in a Demand Registration from such Demand Registration at any time prior to the effectiveness of the applicable Demand Registration Statement. Upon receipt of a notice to such effect from with respect to all of the Registrable Securities included in such Demand Registration, the Company shall cease all efforts to secure effectiveness of the applicable Demand Registration Statement.

Section 3.1.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Effective</u> <u>Registration</u>. The Company shall use reasonable best efforts to cause the Demand Registration Statement to become effective and remain effective for not less than one hundred eighty (180) days (or such shorter period as will terminate when all Registrable Securities covered by such Demand Registration Statement have been sold or withdrawn), or, if such Demand Registration Statement relates to an Underwritten Public Offering, such longer period as in the opinion of counsel for the underwriter or underwriters a Prospectus is required by law to be delivered in connection with sales of Registrable Securities by an underwriter or dealer.

Section 3.1.6. <u>Delay in Filing; Suspension of</u> <u>Registration</u>. If the filing, initial effectiveness or continued use of a Demand Registration Statement at any time would require the Company to make an Adverse Disclosure, the Company may, upon giving prompt written notice of such action to the Holders, delay the filing or initial effectiveness of, or suspend use of, the Demand Registration Statement (a "<u>Demand Suspension</u>"); <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Company shall not be permitted to exercise a Demand Suspension more than twice during any twelve (12)-month period for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days; sixty (60) days in the aggregate. In the case of a Demand Suspension, the Holders agree to suspend use of the applicable Prospectus in connection with any sale or purchase, or offer to sell or purchase, Registrable Securities, upon receipt of the notice referred to above. The Company shall immediately notify the Holders in writing upon the termination of any Demand Suspension, amend or supplement the Prospectus, if necessary, so it does not contain any untrue statement or omission and furnish to the Holders such numbers of copies of the Prospectus as so amended or supplemented as the Holders may reasonably request. The Company shall, if necessary, supplement or amend the Demand Registration Statement, if required by the registration form used by the Company for the Demand Registration or by the instructions applicable to such registration form or by the Securities Act or the rules or regulations promulgated thereunder or as may reasonably be requested by the Holders of a majority of Registrable Securities that are included in such Demand Registration Statement.

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Section 3.1.7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Priority of Securities Registered Pursuant to</u> <u>Demand Registrations</u>. If the managing underwriter or underwriters of a proposed Underwritten Public Offering of the Registrable Securities included in a Demand Registration advise the Company in writing that, in its or their opinion, the number of securities requested to be included in such Demand Registration exceeds the number that can be sold in such offering without being likely to have an adverse effect on the price, timing or distribution of the securities offered or the market for the securities offered, then the securities to be included in such Registration shall be, in the case of any Demand Registration, (x) first, allocated to each Holder that has requested to participate in such Demand Registration an amount equal to the lesser of (i) the number of such Registrable Securities requested to be registered or sold by such Holder, and (ii) a number of such shares equal to such Holder's Pro Rata Portion, and (y) second, and only if all the securities referred to in clause (x) have been included, the number of other securities that, in the opinion of such managing underwriter or underwriters can be sold without having such adverse effect.

Section 3.1.8. <u>Resale Rights</u>. In the event that a Holder requests to participate in a Registration pursuant to this Section 3.1 in connection with a distribution of Registrable Securities to its partners or members, the Registration shall provide for resale by such partners or members, if requested by such Holder.

Section 3.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Shelf Registration.</u>

Section 3.2.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Request for Shelf Registration</u>.

(a) Upon the written request of any of the Lead Investors from time to time (a "<u>Shelf Registration Request</u>"), the Company shall promptly file with the SEC a shelf Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act ("<u>Shelf Registration Statement</u>") relating to the offer and sale of Registrable Securities by any Holders thereof from time to time in accordance with the methods of distribution elected by such Holders, and the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause such Shelf Registration Statement to promptly become effective under the Securities Act. Any such Registration pursuant to a Shelf Registration Request shall hereinafter be referred to as a "<u>Shelf Registration</u>".

(b) If on the date of the Shelf Registration Request the Company is a WKSI, then the Shelf Registration Request may request Registration of an unspecified amount of Registrable Securities to be sold by unspecified Holders. If on the date of the Shelf Registration Request the Company is not a WKSI, then the Shelf Registration Request shall specify the aggregate amount of Registrable Securities to be registered. The Company shall provide to the Investors the information necessary to determine the Company's status as a WKSI upon request.

Section 3.2.2. <u>Shelf Registration Notice</u>. Promptly upon receipt of a Shelf Registration Request (but in no event more than two (2) Business Days thereafter (or such shorter period as may be reasonably requested in connection with an underwritten "block trade")), the Company shall deliver a written notice (a "<u>Shelf Registration Notice</u>") of any such request to all other Holders, which notice shall specify, if applicable, the amount of Registrable Securities to be registered, and the Shelf Registration Notice shall offer each such Holder the opportunity to include in the Shelf Registration that number of Registrable Securities as each such Holder may request in writing. The Company shall include in such Shelf Registration all such Registrable Securities with respect to which the Company has received written requests for inclusion therein within three (3) Business Days (or such shorter period as may be reasonably requested in connection with an underwritten "block trade") after the date that the Shelf Registration Notice has been delivered.

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Section 3.2.3. <u>Continued Effectiveness</u>. The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to keep such Shelf Registration Statement continuously effective under the Securities Act in order to permit the Prospectus forming part of the Shelf Registration Statement to be usable by Holders until the earlier of: (i) the date as of which all Registrable Securities have been sold pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement or another Registration Statement filed under the Securities Act (but in no event prior to the applicable period referred to in Section 4(a)(3) of the Securities Act and Rule 174 thereunder); and (ii) the date as of which no Holder holds Registrable Securities (such period of effectiveness, the "<u>Shelf Period</u>"). Subject to Section 3.2.4, the Company shall be deemed not to have used its reasonable best efforts to keep the Shelf Registration Statement effective during the Shelf Period if the Company voluntarily takes any action or omits to take any action that would result in Holders of the Registrable Securities covered thereby not being able to offer and sell any Registrable Securities pursuant to such Shelf Registration Statement during the Shelf Period, unless such action or omission is required by applicable law.

Section 3.2.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Shelf Takedown</u>.

(a) At any time the Company has an effective Shelf Registration Statement with respect to a Holder's Registrable Securities, by notice to the Company specifying the intended method or methods of disposition thereof, any of the Lead Investors may make a written request (a "<u>Shelf Takedown Request</u>") to the Company to effect a Public Offering, including an Underwritten Shelf Takedown, of all or a portion of such Holder's Registrable Securities that may be registered under such Shelf Registration Statement, and as soon as practicable the Company shall amend or supplement the Shelf Registration Statement as necessary for such purpose.

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(b) Promptly upon receipt of a Shelf Takedown Request (but in no event more than two (2) Business Days thereafter (or such shorter period as may be reasonably requested in connection with an underwritten "block trade")) for any Underwritten Shelf Takedown, the Company shall deliver a notice (a "<u>Shelf Takedown Notice</u>") to each other Holder with Registrable Securities covered by the applicable Registration Statement, or to all other Holders if such Registration Statement is undesignated (each a "<u>Potential Takedown Participant</u>"). The Shelf Takedown Notice shall offer each such Potential Takedown Participant the opportunity to include in any Underwritten Shelf Takedown such number of Registrable Securities as each such Potential Takedown Participant may request in writing. The Company shall include in the Underwritten Shelf Takedown all such Registrable Securities with respect to which the Company has received written requests for inclusion therein within three (3) Business Days (or such shorter period as may be reasonably requested in connection with an underwritten "block trade") after the date that the Shelf Takedown Notice has been delivered. Any Potential Takedown Participant's request to participate in an Underwritten Shelf Takedown shall be binding on the Potential Takedown Participant; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that each such Potential Takedown Participant that elects to participate may condition its participation on the Underwritten Shelf Takedown being completed within ten (10) Business Days of its acceptance at a price per share (after giving effect to any underwriters' discounts or commissions) to such Potential Takedown Participant of not less than ninety percent (90%) (or such lesser percentage specified by such Potential Takedown Participant) of the closing price for the shares on their principal trading market on the Business Day immediately prior to such Potential Takedown Participant's election to participate (the "<u>Participation Conditions</u>"). Notwithstanding the delivery of any Shelf Takedown Notice, but subject to the Participation Conditions (to the extent applicable), all determinations as to whether to complete any Underwritten Shelf Takedown and as to the timing, manner, price and other terms of any Underwritten Shelf Takedown contemplated by this Section 3.2.5 shall be determined by the participating Lead Investors.

(c) The Company shall not be obligated to take any action to effect any Underwritten Shelf Takedown if a Demand Registration or Piggyback Registration was declared effective or an Underwritten Shelf Takedown was consummated within the preceding ninety (90) days (unless otherwise consented to by the Company).

Section 3.2.5. <u>Suspension of</u> <u>Registration</u>. If the continued use of such Shelf Registration Statement at any time would require the Company to make an Adverse Disclosure, the Company may, upon giving prompt written notice of such action to the Holders, suspend use of the Shelf Registration Statement (a "<u>Shelf Suspension</u>"); <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Company shall not be permitted to exercise a Shelf Suspension more than one time during any twelve (12)-month period for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days. In the case of a Shelf Suspension, the Holders agree to suspend use of the applicable Prospectus in connection with any sale or purchase of, or offer to sell or purchase, Registrable Securities, upon receipt of the notice referred to above. The Company shall immediately notify the Holders in writing upon the termination of any Shelf Suspension, amend or supplement the Prospectus, if necessary, so it does not contain any untrue statement or omission and furnish to the Holders such numbers of copies of the Prospectus as so amended or supplemented as the Holders may reasonably request. The Company shall, if necessary, supplement or amend the Shelf Registration Statement, if required by the registration form used by the Company for the Shelf Registration Statement or by the instructions applicable to such registration form or by the Securities Act or the rules or regulations promulgated thereunder or as may reasonably be requested by the Holders of a majority of Registrable Securities that are included in such Shelf Registration Statement.

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Section 3.2.6. <u>Priority of Securities Sold Pursuant to Shelf Takedowns</u>. If the managing underwriter or underwriters of a proposed Underwritten Shelf Takedown pursuant to Section 3.2.5 advise the Company in writing that, in its or their opinion, the number of securities requested to be included in the proposed Underwritten Shelf Takedown exceeds the number that can be sold in such Underwritten Shelf Takedown without being likely to have an adverse effect on the price, timing or distribution of the securities offered or the market for the securities offered, the number of Registrable Securities to be included in such offering shall be (x) first, allocated to each Holder that has requested to participate in such Underwritten Shelf Takedown an amount equal to the lesser of (i) the number of such Registrable Securities requested to be registered or sold by such Holder, and (ii) a number of such shares equal to such Holder's Pro Rata Portion, and (y) second, and only if all the securities referred to in clause (x) have been included, the number of other securities that, in the opinion of such managing underwriter or underwriters can be sold without having such adverse effect.

Section 3.2.7. <u>Resale Rights</u>. At any time the Company has an effective Shelf Registration Statement with respect to a Holder's Registrable Securities, and such Holder provides notice of the method of distribution pursuant to Section 3.2.4 hereof that Holder elects to distribute its Registrable Securities to its partners or members, the Registration shall provide for resale by such partners or members, if requested by such Holder.

Section 3.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Piggyback Registration.</u>

Section 3.3.1. <u>Participation</u>. If the Company at any time proposes to file a Registration Statement under the Securities Act or to conduct a Public Offering with respect to any offering of its equity securities for its own account or for the account of any other Persons (other than a Registration on Form S-4 or Form S-8 or any successor form to such forms, then, as soon as practicable (but in no event less than ten (10) Business Days prior to the proposed date of filing of such Registration Statement or, in the case of a Public Offering under a Shelf Registration Statement, the anticipated pricing or trade date), the Company shall give written notice (a "<u>Piggyback Notice</u>") of such proposed filing or Public Offering to all Holders, and such Piggyback Notice shall offer the Holders the opportunity to register under such Registration Statement, or to sell in such Public Offering, such number of Registrable Securities as each such Holder may request in writing (a "<u>Piggyback Registration</u>"). Subject to Section 3.3.2, the Company shall include in such Registration Statement or in such Public Offering as applicable, all such Registrable Securities that are requested to be included therein within five (5) Business Days after the receipt by such Holder of any such notice; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that if at any time after giving written notice of its intention to register or sell any securities and prior to the effective date of the Registration Statement filed in connection with such Registration, or the pricing or trade date of a Public Offering under a Shelf Registration Statement, the Company determines for any reason not to register or sell or to delay the Registration or sale of such securities, the Company shall give written notice of such determination to each Holder and, thereupon, (i) in the case of a determination not to register or sell, shall be relieved of its obligation to register or sell any Registrable Securities in connection with such Registration or Public Offering (but not from its obligation to pay the Registration Expenses in connection therewith), without prejudice, however, to the rights of any Holder entitled to request that such Registration or sale be effected as a Demand Registration under Section 3.1 or an Underwritten Shelf Takedown under Section 3.2, as the case may be, and (ii) in the case of a determination to delay Registration or sale, in the absence of a request for a Demand Registration or an Underwritten Shelf Takedown, as the case may be, shall be permitted to delay registering or selling any Registrable Securities, for the same period as the delay in registering or selling such other securities. Any Holder shall have the right to withdraw all or part of its request for inclusion of its Registrable Securities in a Piggyback Registration by giving written notice to the Company of its request to withdraw.

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Section 3.3.2. <u>Priority of</u> <u>Piggyback Registration</u>. If the managing underwriter or underwriters of any proposed offering of Registrable Securities included in a Piggyback Registration informs the Company and the participating Holders in writing that, in its or their opinion, the number of securities that such Holders and any other Persons intend to include in such offering exceeds the number that can be sold in such offering without being likely to have a significant adverse effect on the price, timing or distribution of the securities offered or the market for the securities offered, then the securities to be included in such Registration shall be (i) first, one hundred percent (100%) of the securities that the Company proposes to sell, and (ii) second, and only if all the securities referred to in clause (i) have been included, the number of Registrable Securities that, in the opinion of such managing underwriter or underwriters, can be sold without having such adverse effect, with such number to be allocated among the Holders that have requested to participate in such Registration based on an amount equal to the lesser of (x) the number of such Registrable Securities requested to be sold by such Holders, and (y) a number of such shares equal to such Holder's Pro Rata Portion, and (iii) third, and only if all of the Registrable Securities referred to in clause (ii) have been included in such Registration, any other securities eligible for inclusion in such Registration.

Section 3.3.3. <u>No Effect on Other Registrations</u>. No Registration of Registrable Securities effected pursuant to a request under this Section 3.3 shall be deemed to have been effected pursuant to Sections 3.1 and 3.2 or shall relieve the Company of its obligations under Sections 3.1 and 3.2.

Section 3.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Lock-Up Agreements</u>. In connection with each Registration or sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 3.1, 3.2 or 3.3 conducted as an Underwritten Public Offering, each Holder agrees, if requested, to become bound by and to execute and deliver a lock-up agreement with the underwriter(s) of such Underwritten Public Offering restricting such Holder's right to (a) Transfer, directly or indirectly, any equity securities of the Company held by such Holder or (b) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another any of the economic consequences of ownership of such securities during the period commencing on the date of the final Prospectus relating to the Underwritten Public Offering and ending on the date specified by the underwriters (such period not to exceed ninety (90) days in the case of any registration). The terms of such lock-up agreements shall be negotiated among the Lead Investors, the Company and the underwriters and shall include customary carve-outs from the restrictions on Transfer set forth therein.

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Section 3.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Registration Procedures.</u>

Section 3.5.1. <u>Requirements</u>. In connection with the Company's obligations under Sections 3.1 – 3.4, the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to effect such Registration and to permit the sale of such Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended method or methods of distribution thereof as expeditiously as reasonably practicable, and in connection therewith the Company shall:

(a) As promptly as practicable prepare the required Registration Statement, including all exhibits and financial statements required under the Securities Act to be filed therewith and Prospectus, and, before filing a Registration Statement or Prospectus or any amendments or supplements thereto, (i) furnish to the underwriters, if any, and to the Holders of the Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement, copies of all documents prepared to be filed, which documents shall be subject to the review of such underwriters and such Holders and their respective counsel, (ii) make such changes in such documents concerning the Holders prior to the filing thereof as such Holders, or their counsel, may reasonably request and (iii) except in the case of a Registration under Section 3.3 not file any Registration Statement or Prospectus or amendments or supplements thereto to which the Holders, in such capacity, or the underwriters, if any, shall reasonably object;

(b) prepare and file with the SEC such amendments and post-effective amendments to such Registration Statement and supplements to the Prospectus as may be (i) reasonably requested by any Holder with Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement, (ii) reasonably requested by any participating Holder (to the extent such request relates to information relating to such Holder) or (iii) necessary to keep such Registration Statement effective for the period of time required by this Agreement, and comply with provisions of the applicable securities laws with respect to the sale or other disposition of all securities covered by such Registration Statement during such period in accordance with the intended method or methods of disposition by the sellers thereof set forth in such Registration Statement;

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(c) notify the participating Holders and the managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, and (if requested) confirm such notice in writing and provide copies of the relevant documents, as soon as reasonably practicable after notice thereof is received by the Company (i) when the applicable Registration Statement or any amendment thereto has been filed or becomes effective, and when the applicable Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto has been filed, (ii) of any written comments by the SEC, or any request by the SEC or other federal or state governmental authority for amendments or supplements to such Registration Statement or such Prospectus, or for additional information (whether before or after the effective date of the Registration Statement) or any other correspondence with the SEC relating to, or which may affect, the Registration, (iii) of the issuance by the SEC of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of such Registration Statement or any order by the SEC or any other regulatory authority preventing or suspending the use of any preliminary or final Prospectus or the initiation or threatening of any proceedings for such purposes, (iv) if, at any time, the representations and warranties of the Company in any applicable underwriting agreement cease to be true and correct in all material respects and (v) of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification of the Registrable Securities for offering or sale in any jurisdiction or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose;

(d) promptly notify each selling Holder and the managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, when the Company becomes aware of the happening of any event as a result of which the applicable Registration Statement or the Prospectus included in such Registration Statement (as then in effect) contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of such Prospectus or any preliminary Prospectus, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading, when any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus includes information that may conflict with the information contained in the Registration Statement, or, if for any other reason it shall be necessary during such time period to amend or supplement such Registration Statement or Prospectus in order to comply with the Securities Act and, as promptly as reasonably practicable thereafter, prepare and file with the SEC, and furnish without charge to the selling Holders and the managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, an amendment or supplement to such Registration Statement or Prospectus, which shall correct such misstatement or omission or effect such compliance;

(e) to the extent the Company is eligible under the relevant provisions of Rule 430B under the Securities Act, if the Company files any Shelf Registration Statement, the Company shall include in such Shelf Registration Statement such disclosures as may be required by Rule 430B under the Securities Act (referring to the unnamed selling security holders in a generic manner by identifying the initial offering of the securities to the Holders) in order to ensure that the Holders may be added to such Shelf Registration Statement at a later time through the filing of a Prospectus supplement rather than a post-effective amendment;

<br> (f) use its reasonable best efforts to prevent, or obtain the withdrawal of, any stop order or other order or notice preventing or suspending the use of any preliminary or final Prospectus;

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(g) promptly incorporate in a Prospectus supplement, Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or post-effective amendment such information as the managing underwriter or underwriters and the participating Lead Investors (or, if the Lead Investors are not participating, the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities being sold) agree should be included therein relating to the plan of distribution with respect to such Registrable Securities; and make all required filings of such Prospectus supplement, Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or post-effective amendment as soon as reasonably practicable after being notified of the matters to be incorporated in such Prospectus supplement, Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or post-effective amendment;

(h) furnish to each selling Holder and each underwriter, if any, without charge, as many conformed copies as such Holder or underwriter may reasonably request of the applicable Registration Statement and any amendment or post-effective amendment or supplement thereto, including financial statements and schedules, all documents incorporated therein by reference and all exhibits (including those incorporated by reference);

(i) deliver to each selling Holder and each underwriter, if any, without charge, as many copies of the applicable Prospectus (including each preliminary Prospectus) and any amendment or supplement thereto and such other documents as such Holder or underwriter may reasonably request in order to facilitate the disposition of the Registrable Securities by such Holder or underwriter (it being understood that the Company shall consent to the use of such Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto by each of the selling Holders and the underwriters, if any, in connection with the offering and sale of the Registrable Securities covered by such Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto);

(j) on or prior to the date on which the applicable Registration Statement becomes effective, use its reasonable best efforts to register or qualify, and cooperate with the selling Holders, the managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, and their respective counsel, in connection with the Registration or qualification of such Registrable Securities for offer and sale under the securities or "Blue Sky" laws of each state and other jurisdiction as any such selling Holder or managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, or their respective counsel reasonably request in writing and do any and all other acts or things reasonably necessary or advisable to keep such Registration or qualification in effect for such period as required by Section 3.1 or Section 3.2, as applicable, <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Company shall not be required to qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where it is not then so qualified or to take any action which would subject it to taxation or general service of process in any such jurisdiction where it is not then so subject;

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(k) cooperate with the selling Holders and the managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates representing Registrable Securities to be sold and not bearing any restrictive legends and enable such Registrable Securities to be in such denominations and registered in such names as the managing underwriters may request prior to any sale of Registrable Securities to the underwriters;

(l) use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Registrable Securities covered by the applicable Registration Statement to be registered with or approved by such other governmental agencies or authorities as may be necessary to enable the seller or sellers thereof or the underwriter or underwriters, if any, to consummate the disposition of such Registrable Securities;

(m) not later than the effective date of the applicable Registration Statement, provide a CUSIP number for all Registrable Securities and, as applicable, provide the applicable transfer agent with printed certificates for the Registrable Securities which are in a form eligible for deposit with The Depository Trust Company (in the case of a Registration Statement);

<br> (n) make such representations and warranties to the Holders being registered, and the underwriters or agents, if any, in form, substance and scope as are customarily made by issuers in public offerings similar to the offering then being undertaken;

(o) enter into such customary agreements (including underwriting and indemnification agreements) and take all such other actions as the participating Lead Investors (or, if the Lead Investors are not participating, the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities being sold) or the managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, reasonably request in order to expedite or facilitate the Registration and disposition of such Registrable Securities;

(p) obtain for delivery to the Holdersbeing registered and to the underwriter or underwriters, if any, an opinion or opinions from counsel for the Company dated the most recent effective date of the Registration Statement or, in the event of an Underwritten Public Offering, the date of the closing under the underwriting agreement, in customary form, scope and substance, which opinions shall be reasonably satisfactory to such Holders or underwriters, as the case may be, and their respective counsel;

(q) in the case of an Underwritten Public Offering, obtain for delivery to the Company and the managing underwriter or underwriters, with copies to the Holders included in such Registration or sale, a comfort letter from the Company's independent certified public accountants or independent auditors (and, if necessary, any other independent certified public accountants or independent auditors of any subsidiary of the Company or any business acquired by the Company for which financial statements and financial data are, or are required to be, included in the Registration Statement) in customary form and covering such matters of the type customarily covered by comfort letters as the managing underwriter or underwriters reasonably request, dated the date of execution of the underwriting agreement and brought down to the closing under the underwriting agreement;

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<br> (r) cooperate with each seller of Registrable Securities and each underwriter, if any, participating in the disposition of such Registrable Securities and their respective counsel in connection with any filings required to be made with FINRA;

(s) use its reasonable best efforts to comply with all applicable securities laws and, if a Registration Statement was filed, make available to its security holders, as soon as reasonably practicable, an earnings statement satisfying the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder;

<br> (t) provide and cause to be maintained a transfer agent and registrar for all Registrable Securities covered by the applicable Registration Statement;

(u) use its reasonable best efforts to cause all Registrable Securities covered by the applicable Registration Statement to be listed on each securities exchange on which any of the Company's equity securities are then listed or quoted and on each inter-dealer quotation system on which any of the Company's equity securities are then quoted;

(v) make available upon reasonable notice at reasonable times and for reasonable periods for inspection by a representative appointed by the participating Lead Investors (or, if the Lead Investors are not participating, the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities being sold), by any underwriter participating in any disposition to be effected pursuant to such Registration Statement and by any attorney, accountant or other agent retained by such Holders or any such underwriter, all pertinent financial and other records and pertinent corporate documents and properties of the Company, and cause all of the Company's officers, directors and employees and the independent public accountants who have certified its financial statements to make themselves available to discuss the business of the Company and to supply all information reasonably requested by any such Person in connection with such Registration Statement;

(w) in the case of an Underwritten Public Offering, cause the senior executive officers of the Company to participate in the customary "road show" presentations that may be reasonably requested by the managing underwriter or underwriters in any such offering and otherwise to facilitate, cooperate with, and participate in each proposed offering contemplated herein and customary selling efforts related thereto;

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<br> (x) take no direct or indirect action prohibited by Regulation M under the Exchange Act;

(y) take all reasonable action to ensure that any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus utilized in connection with any Registration complies in all material respects with the Securities Act, is filed in accordance with the Securities Act to the extent required thereby, is retained in accordance with the Securities Act to the extent required thereby and, when taken together with the related Prospectus, will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; and

<br> (z) take all such other commercially reasonable actions as are necessary or advisable in order to expedite or facilitate the disposition of such Registrable Securities in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

Section 3.5.2. <u>Company Information Requests</u>. The Company may require each seller of Registrable Securities as to which any Registration or sale is being effected to furnish to the Company such information regarding the distribution of such securities and such other information relating to such Holder and its ownership of Registrable Securities as the Company may from time to time reasonably request in writing and the Company may exclude from such Registration or sale the Registrable Securities of any such Holder who unreasonably fails to furnish such information within a reasonable time after receiving such request. Each Holder agrees to furnish such information to the Company and to cooperate with the Company as reasonably necessary to enable the Company to comply with the provisions of this Agreement.

Section 3.5.3. <u>Discontinuing Registration</u>. Each Holder agrees that, upon receipt of any notice from the Company of the happening of any event of the kind described in Section 3.5.1(d), such Holder will discontinue disposition of Registrable Securities pursuant to such Registration Statement until such Holder's receipt of the copies of the supplemented or amended Prospectus contemplated by Section 3.5.1(d), or until such Holder is advised in writing by the Company that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed, and has received copies of any additional or supplemental filings that are incorporated by reference in the Prospectus, or any amendments or supplements thereto, and if so directed by the Company, such Holder shall deliver to the Company (at the Company's expense) all copies, other than permanent file copies then in such Holder's possession, of the Prospectus covering such Registrable Securities current at the time of receipt of such notice. In the event the Company shall give any such notice, the period during which the applicable Registration Statement is required to be maintained effective shall be extended by the number of days during the period from and including the date of the giving of such notice to and including the date when each seller of Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement either receives the copies of the supplemented or amended Prospectus contemplated by Section 3.5.1(d) or is advised in writing by the Company that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed.

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Section 3.6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Underwritten Offerings.</u>

Section 3.6.1. <u>Shelf and</u> <u>Demand Registrations</u>. If requested by the underwriters for any Underwritten Public Offering, pursuant to a Registration or sale under Sections 3.1 or 3.2, the Company shall enter into an underwriting agreement with such underwriters, such agreement to be reasonably satisfactory in substance and form to each of the Company, the participating Lead Investors and the underwriters, and to contain such representations and warranties by the Company and such other terms as are generally prevailing in agreements of that type, including indemnities no less favorable to the recipient thereof than those provided in Section 3.9 of this Agreement. The Holders of the Registrable Securities proposed to be distributed by such underwriters shall cooperate with the Company in the negotiation of the underwriting agreement and shall give consideration to the reasonable suggestions of the Company regarding the form thereof, and such Holders shall complete and execute all questionnaires, powers of attorney and other documents reasonably requested by the underwriters and required under the terms of such underwriting arrangements. Any such Holder shall not be required to make any representations or warranties to or agreements with the Company or the underwriters other than representations, warranties or agreements regarding such Holder, such Holder's title to the Registrable Securities, such Holder's intended method of distribution and any other representations to be made by the Holder as are generally prevailing in agreements of that type, and the aggregate amount of the liability of such Holder under such agreement shall not exceed such Holder's proceeds from the sale of its Registrable Securities in the offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions but before expenses.

Section 3.6.2. <u>Piggyback Registrations</u>. If the Company proposes to register or sell any of its securities under the Securities Act as contemplated by Section 3.3 and such securities are to be distributed through one or more underwriters, the Company shall, if requested by the Holders pursuant to Section 3.3 and, subject to the provisions of Section 3.3.2, use its reasonable best efforts to arrange for such underwriters to include on the same terms and conditions that apply to the other sellers in such Registration or sale all the Registrable Securities to be offered and sold by such Holder among the securities of the Company to be distributed by such underwriters in such Registration or sale. The Registrable Securities of the Holders to be distributed by such underwriters shall be parties to the underwriting agreement between the Company and such underwriters and shall complete and execute all questionnaires, powers of attorney and other documents reasonably requested by the underwriters and required under the terms of such underwriting arrangements. Any such Holder shall not be required to make any representations or warranties to or agreements with the Company or the underwriters other than representations, warranties or agreements regarding such Holder, such Holder's title to the Registrable Securities, such Holder's intended method of distribution and any other representations to be made by the Holder as are generally prevailing in agreements of that type, and the aggregate amount of the liability of such Holder shall not exceed such Holder's proceeds from the sale of its Registrable Securities in the offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions but before expenses.

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Section 3.6.3. <u>Selection of Underwriters; Selection of Counsel</u>. In the case of an Underwritten Public Offering under Sections 3.1 or 3.2, the managing underwriter or underwriters to administer the offering shall be determined by the participating Lead Investors; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such underwriter or underwriters shall be reasonably acceptable to the Company. In the case of an Underwritten Public Offering under Section 3.3, the managing underwriter or underwriters to administer the offering shall be determined by the Company; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such underwriter or underwriters shall be reasonably acceptable to the participating Lead Investors. In the case of an Underwritten Public Offering under Sections 3.1, 3.2 or 3.3, counsel to the Holders shall be selected by the participating Lead Investors.

Section 3.7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Inconsistent Agreements; Additional Rights</u>. Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries shall hereafter enter into, and neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is currently a party to, any agreement with respect to its securities that is inconsistent with the rights granted to the Holders by this Agreement. Without Lead Investor Approval, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries shall enter into any agreement granting registration or similar rights to any Person, and the Company hereby represents and warrants that, as of the date hereof, no registration or similar rights have been granted to any other Person other than pursuant to this Agreement.

Section 3.8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Registration Expenses</u>. All expenses incident to the Company's performance of or compliance with this Agreement shall be paid by the Company, including (i) all registration and filing fees, and any other fees and expenses associated with filings required to be made with the SEC or FINRA, (ii) all fees and expenses in connection with compliance with any securities or "Blue Sky" laws (including reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel for the underwriters in connection with blue sky qualifications of the Registrable Securities), (iii) all printing, duplicating, word processing, messenger, telephone and other production and delivery expenses (including expenses of printing certificates for the Registrable Securities in a form eligible for deposit with The Depository Trust Company and of printing Prospectuses), (iv) all fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company and of all independent certified public accountants or independent auditors of the Company and any subsidiaries of the Company (including the expenses of any special audit and comfort letters required by or incident to such performance), (v) Securities Act liability insurance or similar insurance if the Company so desires or the underwriters so require in accordance with then-customary underwriting practice, (vi) all fees and expenses incurred in connection with the listing of the Registrable Securities on any securities exchange or quotation of the Registrable Securities on any inter-dealer quotation system, (viii) all reasonable fees and disbursements of one legal counsel for the selling Holders, (ix) any reasonable fees and disbursements of underwriters customarily paid by issuers or sellers of securities, (x) all fees and expenses incurred in connection with the distribution or Transfer of Registrable Securities to or by a Holder or its Permitted Transferees in connection with a Public Offering, (xi) all fees and expenses of any special experts or other Persons retained by the Company in connection with any Registration or sale, (xii) all of the Company's internal expenses (including all salaries and expenses of its officers and employees performing legal or accounting duties) and (xiii) all expenses related to the "road show" for any Underwritten Public Offering, including the reasonable out-of-pocket expenses of the Holders and underwriters, if so requested. All such expenses are referred to herein as "<u>Registration Expenses</u>." The Company shall not be required to pay any fees and disbursements to underwriters not customarily paid by the issuers of securities in an offering similar to the applicable offering, including underwriting discounts and commissions and transfer taxes, if any, attributable to the sale of Registrable Securities.

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Section 3.9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Indemnification</u>.

Section 3.9.1. <u>Indemnification by the</u> <u>Company</u>. The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the full extent permitted by law, each Holder, each shareholder, member, limited or general partner of such Holder, each shareholder, member, limited or general partner of each such shareholder, member, limited or general partner, each of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, advisors, and agents and each Person who controls (within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act) such Persons and each of their respective Representatives from and against any and all losses, penalties, judgments, suits, costs, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses, joint or several (including reasonable costs of investigation and legal expenses and any indemnity and contribution payments made to underwriters) (each, a "<u>Loss</u>" and collectively "<u>Losses</u>") arising out of or based upon (i) any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement under which such Registrable Securities are registered or sold under the Securities Act (including any final, preliminary or summary Prospectus contained therein or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any documents incorporated by reference therein) or any other disclosure document produced by or on behalf of the Company or any of its subsidiaries including any report and other document filed under the Exchange Act, (ii) any omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of a Prospectus or preliminary Prospectus, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading or (iii) any violation or alleged violation by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of any federal, state, foreign or common law rule or regulation applicable to the Company or any of its subsidiaries and relating to action or inaction in connection with any such registration, disclosure document or other document or report; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that no selling Holder shall be entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Section 3.9.1 in respect of any untrue statement or omission contained in any information relating to such seller Holder furnished in writing by such selling Holder to the Company specifically for inclusion in a Registration Statement and used by the Company in conformity therewith (such information "<u>Selling Stockholder Information</u>"). This indemnity shall be in addition to any liability the Company may otherwise have. Such indemnity shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of such Holder or any indemnified party and shall survive the Transfer of such securities by such Holder and regardless of any indemnity agreed to in the underwriting agreement that is less favorable to the Holders. The Company shall also indemnify underwriters, selling brokers, dealer managers and similar securities industry professionals participating in the distribution, their officers and directors and each Person who controls such Persons (within the meaning of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act) to the same extent as provided above (with appropriate modification) with respect to the indemnification of the indemnified parties.

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Section 3.9.2. <u>Indemnification by the Selling Holders</u>. Each selling Holder agrees (severally and not jointly) to indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and representatives and each Person who controls the Company (within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act) from and against any Losses resulting from (i) any untrue statement of a material fact in any Registration Statement under which such Registrable Securities were registered or sold under the Securities Act (including any final, preliminary or summary Prospectus contained therein or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any documents incorporated by reference therein) or (ii) any omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of a Prospectus or preliminary Prospectus, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading, in each case to the extent, but only to the extent, that such untrue statement or omission is contained in such selling Holder's Selling Stockholder Information. In no event shall the liability of any selling Holder hereunder be greater in amount than the dollar amount of the proceeds from the sale of its Registrable Securities in the offering giving rise to such indemnification obligation, net of underwriting discounts and commissions but before expenses, less any amounts paid by such Holder pursuant to Section 3.9.4 and any amounts paid by such Holder as a result of liabilities incurred under the underwriting agreement, if any, related to such sale.

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Section 3.9.3. <u>Conduct of Indemnification Proceedings</u>. Any Person entitled to indemnification hereunder shall give prompt written notice to the indemnifying party of any claim with respect to which it seeks indemnification (<u>provided</u> that any delay or failure to so notify the indemnifying party shall not relieve the indemnifying party of its obligations hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party is actually and materially prejudiced by reason of such failure or delay. In the case a claim or an action that is subject or potentially subject to indemnification hereunder is brought against an indemnified party, the indemnifying party shall be entitled to participate in and shall have the right, exercisable by giving written notice to the indemnified party as promptly as practicable after receipt of written notice from such indemnified party of such claim or action, to assume, at the indemnifying party's expense, the defense of any such claim or action, with counsel reasonably acceptable to the indemnified party; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that any Person entitled to indemnification hereunder shall have the right to select and employ separate counsel and to participate in the defense of such claim, but the fees, costs and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such Person unless (i) the indemnifying party has agreed in writing to pay such fees, costs or expenses, (ii) the indemnifying party shall have failed to assume the defense of such claim within a reasonable time after receipt of notice of such claim from the Person entitled to indemnification hereunder, (iii) having assumed the defense of such claim or action, the indemnifying party fails to employ counsel reasonably acceptable to the indemnified party or to pursue the defense of such claim or action in a reasonably vigorous manner, (iv) the use of counsel chosen by the indemnifying party to represent the indemnified party would present such counsel with a conflict of interest; (v) the indemnified party has reasonably concluded (based upon advice of its counsel) that there may be one or more legal or equitable defenses available to it and/or other indemnified parties that are different from or in addition to those available to the indemnifying party or (vi) in the reasonable judgment of any such Person (based upon advice of its counsel) a conflict of interest may exist between such Person and the indemnifying party with respect to such claims (in which case, if the Person notifies the indemnifying party in writing that such Person elects to employ separate counsel at the expense of the indemnifying party, the indemnifying party shall not have the right to assume the defense of such claim on behalf of such Person). If the indemnifying party assumes the defense, the indemnifying party shall not have the right to settle such action without the consent of the indemnified party. No indemnifying party shall consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement relating to such claim or action unless such judgment or settlement does not impose any admission of wrongdoing or ongoing obligations on any indemnified party and includes as an unconditional term of such judgment or settlement the giving by the claimant or plaintiff in such judgment or settlement to such indemnified party, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to such indemnified party, of a full and final release from all liability in respect of such claim or action. If such defense is not assumed by the indemnifying party, the indemnifying party will not be subject to any liability for any settlement made without its prior written consent, but such consent may not be unreasonably withheld. The indemnifying party shall not be liable under this Agreement for any amount paid or payable or incurred pursuant to or in connection with any judgment entered or settlement effected with the consent of an indemnified party unless the indemnifying party has also consented to such judgment or settlement (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). It is understood that the indemnifying party or parties shall not, except as specifically set forth in this Section 3.9.3, in connection with any proceeding or related proceedings in the same jurisdiction, be liable for the reasonable fees, disbursements or other charges of more than one separate firm admitted to practice in such jurisdiction at any one time unless (x) the employment of more than one counsel has been authorized in writing by the indemnifying party or parties, (y) an indemnified party has reasonably concluded (based on the advice of counsel) that there may be legal defenses available to it that are different from or in addition to those available to the other indemnified parties or (z) a conflict or potential conflict exists or may exist (based upon advice of counsel to an indemnified party) between such indemnified party and the other indemnified parties, in each of which cases the indemnifying party shall be obligated to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of such additional counsel or counsels.

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Section 3.9.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Contribution</u>. If for any reason the indemnification provided for in Section 3.9.1 and Section 3.9.2 is unavailable to, or unenforceable by, an indemnified party or insufficient in respect of any Losses referred to therein (other than as a result of exceptions or limitations on indemnification contained in Section 3.9.1 and Section 3.9.2), then the applicable indemnifying party, in lieu of indemnifying such indemnified party under this Agreement, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such indemnified party as a result of such Loss in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the indemnifying party on the one hand and the indemnified party or parties on the other hand in connection with the acts, statements or omissions that resulted in such Losses, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. In connection with any Registration Statement filed with the SEC by the Company, the relative fault of the indemnifying party on the one hand and the indemnified party on the other hand shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether any 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 indemnifying party or by the indemnified party and the parties' relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such statement or omission. The parties hereto agree that it would not be just or equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 3.9.4 were determined by <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> allocation or by any other method of allocation that does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in this Section 3.9.4. 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 amount paid or payable by an indemnified party as a result of the Losses referred to in Sections 3.9.1 and 3.9.2 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 3.9.4, in connection with any Registration Statement filed by the Company, a selling Holder shall not be required to contribute any amount in excess of the dollar amount of the proceeds from the sale of its Registrable Securities in the offering giving rise to such indemnification obligation, net of underwriting discounts and commissions but before expenses, less any amounts paid by such Holder pursuant to Section 3.9.2 and any amounts paid by such Holder as a result of liabilities incurred under the underwriting agreement, if any, related to such sale. If indemnification is available under this Section 3.9, the indemnifying parties shall indemnify each indemnified party to the full extent provided in Sections 3.9.1 and 3.9.2 hereof without regard to the provisions of this Section 3.9.4. The remedies provided for in this Section 3.9 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.

Section 3.9.5. <u>Indemnification Priority</u>. The Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that any of the Persons entitled to indemnification pursuant to Section 3.9.1 (each, a "<u>Company Indemnitee</u>" and collectively, the "<u>Company Indemnitees</u>") may have certain rights to indemnification, advancement of expenses and/or insurance provided by other sources. The Company hereby acknowledges and agrees (i) that the Company is the indemnitor of first resort (*i.e.*, its obligations to a Company Indemnitee are primary, and any obligation of such other sources to advance expenses or to provide indemnification for the same expenses or liabilities incurred by such Company Indemnitee are secondary) and (ii) that the Company shall be required to advance the full amount of expenses incurred by a Company Indemnitee, and shall be liable for the full amount of all expenses, judgments, penalties, fines and amounts paid in settlement to the extent legally permitted and as required by the terms of this Agreement without regard to any rights a Company Indemnitee may have against such other sources. The Company further agrees that no advancement or payment by such other sources on behalf of a Company Indemnitee with respect to any claim for which such Company Indemnitee has sought indemnification, advancement of expenses or insurance from the Company shall affect the foregoing, and that such other sources shall have a right of contribution and/or be subrogated to the extent of such advancement or payment to all of the rights of recovery of such Company Indemnitee against the Company.

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Section 3.10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Rules 144</u>. The Company shall file the reports required to be filed by it under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations adopted by the SEC thereunder (or, if the Company is not required to file such reports, it will, upon the request of any Holder, make publicly available such necessary information for so long as necessary to permit sales that would otherwise be permitted by this Agreement pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, as such rules may be amended from time to time or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the SEC), and it will take such further action as any Holder may reasonably request, all to the extent required from time to time to enable such Holder to sell Registrable Securities without Registration under the Securities Act in transactions that would otherwise be permitted by this Agreement and within the limitation of the exemptions provided by (i) Rule 144 under the Securities Act, as such rules may be amended from time to time, or (ii) any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the SEC. Upon the request of any Holder, the Company will deliver to such Holder a written statement as to whether it has complied with such requirements and, if not, the specifics thereof.

Section 3.11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Existing</u> <u>Registration Statements</u>. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary and subject to applicable law and regulation, the Company may satisfy any obligation hereunder to file a Registration Statement or to have a Registration Statement become effective by a specified date by designating, by notice to the Holders, a Registration Statement that previously has been filed with the SEC or become effective, as the case may be, as the relevant Registration Statement for purposes of satisfying such obligation, and all references to any such obligation shall be construed accordingly; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such previously filed Registration Statement may be, and is, amended or, subject to applicable securities laws, supplemented to add the number of Registrable Securities, and, to the extent necessary, to identify as selling stockholders those Holders demanding the filing of a Registration Statement pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. To the extent this Agreement refers to the filing or effectiveness of other Registration Statements, by or at a specified time and the Company has, in lieu of then filing such Registration Statements or having such Registration Statements become effective, designated a previously filed or effective Registration Statement as the relevant Registration Statement for such purposes, in accordance with the preceding sentence, such references shall be construed to refer to such designated Registration Statement, as amended or supplemented in the manner contemplated by the immediately preceding sentence.

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Section 4.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Transfer and Ownership Restrictions</u>. For the avoidance of doubt, this Agreement shall not, and shall not be construed to, amend, supersede, or otherwise limit the effectiveness of Section 2 of Article XIV of the Company's Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended and in effect from time to time, and the rights granted hereunder do not entitle any Person to make any transfer in violation of such Section.

Section 4.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Authority; Effect</u>. Each party hereto represents and warrants to and agrees with each other party hereto that the execution and delivery of this Agreement, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, have been duly authorized on behalf of such party and do not violate any agreement or other instrument applicable to such party or by which its assets are bound. This Agreement does not, and shall not be construed to, give rise to the creation of a partnership among any of the parties hereto, or to constitute any of such parties members of a joint venture or other association. The Company and its subsidiaries shall be jointly and severally liable for all obligations of each such party pursuant to this Agreement.

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Section 4.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Notices</u>. Any notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted in this Agreement shall be effective if in writing and (i) delivered personally, (ii) sent by facsimile or e-mail, or (iii) sent by overnight courier, in each case, addressed as follows:

If to the Company to:

ContextLogic Holdings Inc.

2648 International Blvd Ste 301

Oakland, CA 94601

Attention: President, Corporate Secretary

Email: [redacted]; [redacted]

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

McDermott, Will & Schulte LLP

919 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Attention: David A. Curtiss; Heidi Steele

E-mail: david.curtiss@srz.com; hsteele@mwe.com

If to any Lead Investor and Other Investor, to the address set forth on its signature page hereto:

Notice to the holder of record of any Registrable Securities shall be deemed to be notice to the holder of such securities for all purposes hereof.

Unless otherwise specified herein, such notices or other communications shall be deemed effective (i) on the date received, if personally delivered, (ii) on the date received if delivered by e-mail on a Business Day, or if not delivered on a Business Day, on the first Business Day thereafter and (iii) two (2) Business Days after being sent by overnight courier. Each of the parties hereto shall be entitled to specify a different address by giving notice as aforesaid to each of the other parties hereto.

Section 4.4. <u>Termination and Effect of Termination</u>. This Agreement shall terminate upon the first date after the occurrence of the Acquisition on which no Holder holds any Registrable Securities, except that the provisions of Sections 3.9 and 3.10 shall survive any such termination. No termination under this Agreement shall relieve any Person of liability for breach or Registration Expenses incurred prior to termination. In the event this Agreement is terminated, each Person entitled to indemnification rights pursuant to Section 3.9 hereof shall retain such indemnification rights with respect to any matter that (i) may be an indemnified liability thereunder and (ii) occurred prior to such termination.

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Section 4.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Permitted Transferees</u>. The rights of a Holder hereunder may be assigned (but only with all related obligations as set forth below) in connection with a Transfer of Registrable Securities to a Permitted Transferee of that Holder. Without prejudice to any other or similar conditions imposed hereunder with respect to any such Transfer, no assignment permitted under the terms of this Section 4.5 will be effective unless the Permitted Transferee to which the assignment is being made, if not a Holder, has delivered to the Company a written acknowledgment and agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company that the Permitted Transferee will be bound by, and will be a party to, this Agreement. A Permitted Transferee to whom rights are transferred pursuant to this Section 4.5 may not again transfer those rights to any other Permitted Transferee, other than as provided in this Section 4.5.

Section 4.6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Remedies</u>. The parties to this Agreement shall have all remedies available at law, in equity or otherwise in the event of any breach or violation of this Agreement or any default hereunder. The parties acknowledge and agree that in the event of any breach of this Agreement, in addition to any other remedies that may be available, each of the parties hereto shall be entitled to specific performance of the obligations of the other parties hereto and, in addition, to such other equitable remedies (including preliminary or temporary relief) as may be appropriate in the circumstances. No delay of or omission in the exercise of any right, power or remedy accruing to any party as a result of any breach or default by any other party under this Agreement shall impair any such right, power or remedy, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of or acquiescence in any such breach or default, or of any similar breach or default occurring later; nor shall any such delay, omission nor waiver of any single breach or default be deemed a waiver of any other breach or default occurring before or after that waiver.

Section 4.7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Amendments</u>. This Agreement may not be orally amended, modified, extended or terminated, nor shall any oral waiver of any of its terms be effective. This Agreement may be amended, modified, extended or terminated, and the provisions hereof may be waived, only by an agreement in writing signed by the Company and the Lead Investors; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that any amendment, modification, extension or termination that disproportionately and adversely affects any Holder shall require the prior written consent of such Holder. Each such amendment, modification, extension or termination shall be binding upon each party hereto. In addition, each party hereto may waive any right hereunder by an instrument in writing signed by such party.

Section 4.8. <u>Governing Law</u>. This Agreement and all claims arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic substantive laws of the State of New York without giving effect to any choice or conflict of laws provision or rule that would cause the application of the domestic substantive laws of any other jurisdiction.

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Section 4.9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Consent to Jurisdiction</u>. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York for the purpose of any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, and agrees not to allow any of its subsidiaries to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such proceeding brought in one of the above-named courts is improper, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or thereof may not be enforced in or by such court and (iii) hereby agrees not to commence or maintain any action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation arising out of or based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof or thereof other than before one of the above-named courts nor to make any motion or take any other action seeking or intending to cause the transfer or removal of any such action, claim, cause of action or suit (in contract, tort or otherwise), inquiry, proceeding or investigation to any court other than one of the above-named courts whether on the grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any party hereto is or becomes a party in any litigation in connection with which it may assert indemnification rights set forth in this Agreement, the court in which such litigation is being heard shall be deemed to be included in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any party to this Agreement may commence and maintain an action to enforce a judgment of any of the above-named courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby consents to service of process in any such proceeding in any manner permitted by New York law, and agrees that service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at its address specified pursuant to Section 4.3 hereof is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.

Section 4.10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL</u>. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW WHICH CANNOT BE WAIVED, EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY WAIVES AND COVENANTS THAT IT WILL NOT ASSERT (WHETHER AS PLAINTIFF, DEFENDANT OR OTHERWISE) ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY FORUM IN RESPECT OF ANY ISSUE OR ACTION, CLAIM, CAUSE OF ACTION OR SUIT (IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE), INQUIRY, PROCEEDING OR INVESTIGATION ARISING OUT OF OR BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH OR RELATED OR INCIDENTAL TO THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, IN EACH CASE WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING. EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS BEEN INFORMED BY THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO THAT THIS SECTION 4.10 CONSTITUTES A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT UPON WHICH THEY ARE RELYING AND WILL RELY IN ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT. ANY PARTY HERETO MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS SECTION 4.10 WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF EACH SUCH PARTY TO THE WAIVER OF ITS RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.

Section 4.11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Binding Effect, Etc.</u> This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter, supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements or discussions with respect to such subject matter, and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and thereto and their respective heirs, representatives, successors and permitted assigns. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, no Holder or other party hereto may assign any of its respective rights or delegate any of its respective obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other parties hereto, and any attempted assignment or delegation in violation of the foregoing shall be null and void.

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Section 4.12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Counterparts</u>. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one instrument and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party; provided that a facsimile or pdf signature including any electronic signatures complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com shall be considered due execution and shall be binding upon the signatory thereto with the same force and effect as if the signature were an original, not a facsimile or pdf (or other electronic reproduction of a) signature.

Section 4.13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Severability</u>. In the event that any provision hereof would, under applicable law, be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such provision shall be construed by modifying or limiting it so as to be valid and enforceable to the maximum extent compatible with, and possible under, applicable law. The provisions hereof are severable, and in the event any provision hereof should be held invalid or unenforceable in any respect, it shall not invalidate, render unenforceable or otherwise affect any other provision hereof.

Section 4.14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Recourse</u>. Notwithstanding anything that may be expressed or implied in this Agreement, the Company and each Holder covenant, agree and acknowledge that no recourse under this Agreement or any documents or instruments delivered in connection with this Agreement shall be had against any current or future director, officer, employee, general or limited partner or member of any Holder or of any Affiliate or assignee thereof, as such, whether by the enforcement of any assessment or by any legal or equitable proceeding, or by virtue of any statute, regulation or other applicable law, it being expressly agreed and acknowledged that no personal liability whatsoever shall attach to, be imposed on or otherwise be incurred by any current or future officer, agent or employee of any Holder or any current or future member of any Holder or any current or future director, officer, employee, partner or member of any Holder or of any Affiliate or assignee thereof, as such, for any obligation of any Holder under this Agreement or any documents or instruments delivered in connection with this Agreement for any claim based on, in respect of or by reason of such obligations or their creation.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, each of the undersigned has duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

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| **Company:** | **CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC.** | **CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC.** |
|  | By: <br>|  |
|  |  | Name:<br> Title: |

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, each of the undersigned has duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

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| **Lead Investors:** | **RIVA CAPITAL PARTNERS V, L.P.** | **RIVA CAPITAL PARTNERS V, L.P.** |
|  | By:<br>| Abrams Capital Management, L.P., |
|  |  | its investment manager |
|  | By: | Abrams Capital Management, LLC, |
|  |  | its general partner |

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By: <br>   <br>Name: David Abrams Title: Managing Member

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| **RIVA CAPITAL PARTNERS VI, L.P.** | **RIVA CAPITAL PARTNERS VI, L.P.** |
| By:<br>| Abrams Capital Management, L.P., |
|  | its investment manager |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, LLC, |
|  | its general partner |

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By: <br>   <br>Name: David Abrams Title: Managing Member

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| Notice Address<br> (for each of the foregoing): | c/o Abrams Capital Management, LLC<br> 222 Berkeley Street, 21<sup>st</sup> Floor<br> Boston, MA 02116<br> Attention: Alison Bomberg & Operations Team | c/o Abrams Capital Management, LLC<br> 222 Berkeley Street, 21<sup>st</sup> Floor<br> Boston, MA 02116<br> Attention: Alison Bomberg & Operations Team |
| Notice Address<br> (for each of the foregoing): | Email: | [redacted];<br> [redacted] |
| Notice Address<br> (for each of the foregoing): |  |  |
| Notice Address<br> (for each of the foregoing): | with a copy, which will not constitute notice, to:<br>Ropes & Gray LLP<br> Attention: Sarah Schaffer Raux & Craig Marcus | with a copy, which will not constitute notice, to:<br>Ropes & Gray LLP<br> Attention: Sarah Schaffer Raux & Craig Marcus |

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E-mail: <br> Sarah.SchafferRaux@ropesgray.com; Craig.Marcus@ropesgray.com

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, each of the undersigned has duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

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| **Lead Investors:** | **ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS I, L.P.** | **ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS I, L.P.** |
|  | By:<br>| Abrams Capital Management, L.P., |
|  |  | its Investment Manager |
|  | By: | Abrams Capital Management, LLC, |
|  |  | its General Partner |

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By: <br>   <br>Name: David Abrams Title: Managing Member

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| **ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P.** | **ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P.** |
| By:<br>| Abrams Capital Management, L.P., |
|  | its Investment Manager |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, LLC, |
|  | its General Partner |

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By: <br>   <br>Name: David Abrams Title: Managing Member

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| Notice Address<br> (for each of the foregoing): | c/o Abrams Capital Management, LLC<br> 222 Berkeley Street, 21<sup>st</sup> Floor<br> Boston, MA 02116<br> Attention: Alison Bomberg & Operations Team | c/o Abrams Capital Management, LLC<br> 222 Berkeley Street, 21<sup>st</sup> Floor<br> Boston, MA 02116<br> Attention: Alison Bomberg & Operations Team |
| Notice Address<br> (for each of the foregoing): | Email: | [redacted];<br> [redacted] |
| Notice Address<br> (for each of the foregoing): |  |  |
| Notice Address<br> (for each of the foregoing): | with a copy, which will not constitute notice, to:<br>Ropes & Gray LLP<br> Attention: Sarah Schaffer Raux & Craig Marcus | with a copy, which will not constitute notice, to:<br>Ropes & Gray LLP<br> Attention: Sarah Schaffer Raux & Craig Marcus |

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E-mail: <br> Sarah.SchafferRaux@ropesgray.com; Craig.Marcus@ropesgray.com

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, each of the undersigned has duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

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| **Lead Investors:** | **BCP Special Opportunities Fund III Originations LP** | **BCP Special Opportunities Fund III Originations LP** |
|  | By:<br>| BCP Special Opportunities Fund III GP LP, its general partner |
|  | By: | BCP SOF III GP, L.L.C., its general partner |

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By: <br>   <br>Name: Edward Goldthorpe Title: Authorized Signatory

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| Notice Address: | 650 Madison Avenue, 23<sup>rd</sup> Floor<br> New York, New York 10022<br> Attention: Mark Ward; Edward Goldthorpe<br> Email: [redacted];<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [redacted]<br>With a copy, which will not constitute notice, to:<br>Proskauer Rose LLP<br> Eleven Times Square<br> New York, New York 10036<br> Attention: Jonathan Gill<br> Email: jgill@proskauer.com |

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, each of the undersigned has duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

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| **Other Investors:** | **Salt Management Aggregator, LLC** | **Salt Management Aggregator, LLC** |
|  | By: <br>|  |
|  |  | Name: David Sugarman<br> Title: Manager<br>|

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| Notice Address: | With a copy, which will not constitute notice, to: |
| Notice Address: |  |
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| Notice Address: |  |

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, each of the undersigned has duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

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| **Other Investors:** | **RB STRATEGIC HOLDINGS LP – EASTER SERIES** | **RB STRATEGIC HOLDINGS LP – EASTER SERIES** |
|  | By: <br>|  |
|  |  | Name: Rishi Bajaj<br> Title: <br>|

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| Notice Address: | With a copy, which will not constitute notice, to: |
| Notice Address: |  |
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| Notice Address: |  |

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#### Exhibit I <br> Form of Voting Agreement

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#### VOTING AGREEMENT
This VOTING AGREEMENT (as amended or otherwise modified in accordance with the terms hereof and in effect from time to time, this "<u>Agreement</u>") is made and entered into as of [_____________], 2026, by and among the Abrams Investors (as defined below) and the BCP Investors (as defined below). Each of the Abrams Investors, individually, and the BCP Investors, individually, is referred to herein as a "<u>Party</u>", and all of the Abrams Investors and the BCP Investors, collectively, are referred to herein as the "<u>Parties</u>".

WHEREAS, as of the date hereof and subject to the terms and conditions herein, the Parties have determined to vote for the election of certain directors to the board of directors of the Company (the "<u>Board</u>") and in furtherance thereof have agreed to enter into this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and other good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, intending to be legally bound, the Parties hereto agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1

Definitions

Section 1.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Defined Terms.* For all purposes of this Agreement capitalized terms have the respective meanings set forth below.

"<u>Abrams Investor</u>" means each of (a) Riva Capital Partners V, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, Riva Capital Partners VI, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, Abrams Capital Partners I, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and (b) any fund or other investment vehicle advised by Abrams Capital Management, L.P. that holds equity interests in the Company at the relevant time.

"<u>Affiliate</u>" means, with respect to any specified Person, (a) any Person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, such specified Person or (b) in the event that the specified Person is a natural Person, an immediate family member of such Person; provided, however, that no subsidiary of the Company shall be deemed to be Affiliates of any Party. As used in this definition, the term "control" means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

"<u>BCP Investor</u>" means each of (a) BCP Special Opportunities Fund III Originations LP, a Delaware limited partnership, and (b) any fund or other investment vehicle advised by BC Partners Advisors LP that holds equity interests in the Company at the relevant time.

"<u>Board</u>" has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

"<u>Class A Units</u>" means Class A Convertible Preferred Units of the Partnership.

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"<u>Company</u>" means ContextLogic Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation.

"<u>Company Common Stock</u>" means the common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share.

"<u>Exchange Act</u>" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any successor thereto, as the same shall be in effect from time to time.

"<u>Independent Director</u>" means an individual who qualifies as "independent" as such term is used in the New York Stock Exchange rules for purposes of audit committee members.

"<u>New Company Common Stock</u>" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.02.

"<u>Partnership</u>" means ContextLogic Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

"<u>Party</u>" and "<u>Parties</u>" have the meanings set forth in the Preamble.

"<u>Person</u>" means any individual, partnership, corporation, company, association, trust, joint venture, limited liability company, unincorporated organization, entity or division, or any government, governmental department or agency or political subdivision thereof.

"<u>Proceeding</u>" means any audit, litigation (in law or in equity), arbitration, mediation, action, lawsuit, proceeding, charge, claim, demand, hearing, inquiry, investigation or similar matter before or by any governmental authority, whether administrative, judicial or arbitral in nature.

"<u>Required Votes</u>" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01(f).

"<u>Section 13(d)</u>" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.04.

Section 1.02 *Construction and Interpretation.* For all purposes of this Agreement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the definitions herein apply equally to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined;

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all references to "Sections" refer to Sections of this Agreement and to "Exhibits" refer to Exhibits to this Agreement, in each case, unless otherwise specified;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) any pronoun includes the corresponding masculine, feminine, and neuter forms;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the words "include", "includes", and "including" are deemed to be followed by the phrase "without limitation";

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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;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the word "or" is not exclusive;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the words "hereof" and "herein", and similar terms, refer to this Agreement in its entirety;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) references in this Agreement to specific laws or to specific provisions of laws (i) include all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and, unless the context otherwise requires, all applicable authoritative guidelines, bulletins, and policies promulgated by any applicable governmental authority in connection therewith, and (ii) are to such laws or provisions as amended, restated, supplemented, re-enacted, consolidated, replaced, or modified from time to time, in each case, as of the applicable date or period of time; 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;(h) the parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement, and, if an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 2

Voting Agreement

Section 2.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Voting Agreement*. From the date hereof until the termination of this Agreement in accordance with <u>Section 5.03</u>, each Party shall vote or cause to be voted (including by proxy or written consent, if applicable, with respect to) all Company Common Stock, including, for the avoidance of doubt, any shares of New Company Common Stock, owned (whether beneficially or of record) at such time by such Party:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; to cause the Board to be comprised of seven (7) directors at all times;

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; for the election of two (2) individuals designated by the Abrams Investors to serve as directors on the Board (such individuals, the "<u>Abrams Nominees</u>"), including as a replacement for any Abrams Nominee who has resigned or been removed from the Board; <u>provided</u>, that the Abrams Nominees must be previously approved by the BCP Investors in writing (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) and that Abrams Nominees David Abrams and Raja Bobbili shall be deemed approved by the BCP Investors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; for the election of two (2) individuals designated by the BCP Investors to serve as directors on the Board (such individuals, the "<u>BCP Nominees</u>"), including as a replacement for any BCP Nominee who has resigned or been removed from the Board; <u>provided</u>, that (i) one of the BCP Nominees must at all times be Mr. Edward Goldthorpe or such other person previously approved by the Abrams Investors in writing in their sole discretion and (ii) the other BCP Nominee must be previously approved by the Abrams Investors in writing (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed);

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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;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; for the election of any three (3) individuals, as each Party may determine in its respective sole discretion, who shall qualify as Independent Directors to serve as directors on the Board;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; against any action, proposal, transaction or agreement that would or would reasonably be expected to result in the removal of any Abrams Nominee from the Board without the prior written consent of the Abrams Investors or any BCP Nominee from the Board without the prior written consent of the BCP Investors; 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;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in favor of any other matter necessary to the election of directors to, or removal of directors from, the Board in accordance with this <u>Section 2.01</u> (clauses (a) through (f) of this <u>Section 2.01</u>, the "<u>Required Votes</u>").

ARTICLE 3

Representations and Warranties of the Parties

Each Party hereby represents and warrants, severally and not jointly, to each other Party:

Section 3.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Authorization*.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Such Party has all requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and to perform its covenants and other obligations hereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by such Party, the performance by such Party its covenants and obligations hereunder and the consummation by such Party of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of such Party, and no additional proceedings or actions on the part of such Party are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the performance by such Party of its covenants or other obligations hereunder, or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by such Party and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery by each other Party, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of such Party, enforceable against such Party in accordance with its terms, except that such enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting or relating to creditors' rights generally and by general principles of equity.

Section 3.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Non-Contravention*. The execution, delivery and performance by such Party of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not (i) violate any law, (ii) require any consent or other action by any person under any provision of any agreement or other instrument binding on such Party, or (iii) result in the creation of any lien upon the Company Common Stock.

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Section 3.03&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Actions and Proceedings*. As of the date hereof, there are no (a) Proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of such Party, threatened against such Party or (b) material orders, writs, judgments, injunctions, decrees or awards of any kind or nature that, in the case of either clause (a) or (b), would prevent, seek to prevent or materially delay, hinder, or impair the exercise by any other signatory to this Agreement of its rights under this Agreement or the ability of such Party to fully perform its covenants and obligations pursuant to this Agreement.

Section 3.04&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *No Inconsistent Agreements*. Except for this Agreement, such Party has not:

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; granted any proxies or powers of attorney, or any other authorization or consent with respect to any or all of its Company Common Stock with respect to the matters set forth in <u>Section 2.01</u>; 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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; deposited any of its Company Common Stock into a separate voting trust or entered into a voting agreement with respect to any of its Company Common Stock (or any other agreement or arrangement with respect to the voting of such Company Common Stock).

Section 3.06&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Broker Fees*. There is no investment banker, broker, finder, agent or other person that has been retained by or is authorized to act on behalf of such Party who is entitled to any financial advisor's, brokerage, finder's or other fee or commission in connection with this Agreement.

Section 3.07 *Acknowledgement*. Such Party understands and acknowledges that each other Party to this Agreement is entering into this Agreement in reliance upon the accuracy of the representations and warranties of such Party contained herein.

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ARTICLE 4

Covenants of the Parties

Section 4.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *No Proxies for or Encumbrances on Company Common Stock*. Each Party shall not, without the prior written consent of each other Party, directly or indirectly, (i) grant any proxies, consents or powers of attorney or enter into any voting trust or other agreement or arrangement with respect to the voting of any Company Common Stock or deposit any Company Common Stock in a voting trust, or (ii) take or agree to take any other action, that would or would reasonably be expected to prevent such Party from voting the Company Common Stock owned (whether beneficially or of record) by it in accordance with this Agreement or from complying in all material respects with the other obligations under this Agreement; <u>provided</u> that the foregoing shall not prohibit a Party from granting to the Company, in the ordinary course of business and solely in connection with a shareholder meeting, a proxy in the form filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission for such meeting, so long as such proxy does not relate to, and may not be used with respect to, the election or removal of directors or any proposal relating to the election or removal of directors in contravention with the terms of this Agreement.

Section 4.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Additional Company Common Stock*. Each Party agrees that any Company Common Stock (or other voting securities of the Company or any other securities exchangeable for, or convertible into, any voting securities of the Company) that such Party purchases or with respect to which such Party otherwise acquires record or beneficial ownership after the date of this Agreement and prior to the termination of this Agreement ("<u>New Company Common Stock</u>") shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement to the same extent as the Company Common Stock currently owned by such Party (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that any such New Company Common Stock shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement as though owned by such Party on the date hereof, and the representations and warranties in <u>Article 3</u> above shall be true and correct as of the date that beneficial ownership of such New Company Common Stock is acquired). <u>Exhibit A</u> shall automatically be amended and updated to reflect any such New Company Common Stock without requiring any further action on the part of any other Person.

Section 4.03&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Share Dividends, etc*. In the event of a stock split, stock dividend or distribution, or any split-up, reverse stock split, recapitalization, combination, reclassification, reincorporation, exchange of shares or the like, in each case affecting the Company Common Stock, the terms "Company Common Stock" and "New Company Common Stock" shall be deemed to refer to and include such shares or interests as well as all such stock dividends and distributions and any securities into which or for which any or all of such shares may be changed or exchanged or which are received in such transaction, as applicable.

Section 4.04&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Reporting Commitments*. The Parties acknowledge and agree that, so long as this Agreement is in effect, the Parties (a) may be deemed to be members of a "group" for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act ("<u>Section 13(d)</u>") and (b) will disclose the existence of this Agreement in its filings made pursuant to Section 13(d) in accordance with the requirements thereof; <u>provided</u>, that each Party may expressly disclaim its membership in any such group in any such Section 13(d) filing. Each Party agrees that it will promptly (within two (2) business days) inform the other Party in writing of any acquisition by such Party or any of its Affiliates of any shares of Company Common Stock (or securities convertible or exercisable into Company Common Stock).

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ARTICLE 5

Miscellaneous

Section 5.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Further Assurances*. Each Party shall take all commercially reasonable actions (to the extent such actions (a) are not prohibited by applicable law and within such Party's control, and (b) in the case of any action that requires a vote or other action on the part of the Board, to the extent such action is consistent with fiduciary duties that the Company's directors may have in such capacity) necessary to cause the Company include in the slate of nominees recommended by the Company for appointment as directors at each applicable annual general meeting or extraordinary general meeting of the Company at which directors are to be appointed the Abrams Nominees and the BCP Nominees, and, further, will each execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, all further documents and instruments and use reasonable best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable under applicable law, to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

Section 5.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Amendments and Waivers*.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any provision of this Agreement may be amended or waived if, but only if, such amendment or waiver is in writing and is signed, in the case of an amendment, by each Party to this Agreement or, in the case of a waiver, by each Party against whom the waiver is to be effective.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No failure or delay by any Party in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein provided shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by Law.

Section 5.03&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Termination*. This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the earliest to occur of (a) the fifth (5th) anniversary of the date of this Agreement, (b) the first date (if ever) on which the BCP Nominees do not meet the requirements of Section 2.01(c), (c) the first date on which the Abrams Investors collectively no longer beneficially own (within the meaning of Rule 13(d)-3 under the Exchange Act) either at least ten percent (10%) of the total issued and outstanding shares of Company Common Stock or at least ten percent (10%) of the Class A Units, (d) the first date on which the BCP Investors collectively no longer beneficially own (within the meaning of Rule 13(d)-3 under the Exchange Act) either at least ten percent (10%) of the total issued and outstanding shares of Company Common Stock or at least ten percent (10%) of the Class A Units, and (e) the mutual signed written consent of the Parties; <u>provided</u> that, notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the termination of this Agreement shall not relieve any Party hereto of liability for any breach prior to such termination. Subject to the foregoing, upon any termination of this Agreement, this Agreement shall thereupon become void and of no further force and effect, and there shall be no liability in respect of this Agreement or of any transactions contemplated hereby on the part of any Party hereto. The representations, warranties and covenants of the Parties contained herein shall not survive the termination of this Agreement.

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Section 5.04 *Notices*. Any notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted in this Agreement shall be effective if in writing and (a) delivered personally, (b) sent by e-mail, or (b) sent by overnight courier, in each case, addressed, in each case, to such Party's address set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u>. Unless otherwise specified herein, such notices or other communications shall be deemed effective (i) on the date received, if personally delivered, (ii) on the date received if delivered by e-mail on a business day, or if not delivered on a business day, on the first business day thereafter and (iii) two (2) business days after being sent by overnight courier. Each of the parties hereto shall be entitled to specify a different address by giving notice as aforesaid to each of the other parties hereto.

Section 5.05&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Expenses*. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement shall be paid by the Party incurring such cost or expense.

Section 5.06&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Successors and Assigns*. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; <u>provided</u> that no Party hereto may assign, delegate or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the consent of the other Party hereto except to an Affiliate of such Party; <u>provided</u>, that any such Affiliate to whom such rights or obligations are transferred (including any Affiliate who is a recipient of Company Common Stock) shall execute and deliver a counterpart signature page to this Agreement and be bound by the terms and conditions set forth herein.

Section 5.07&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Governing Law.* This Agreement and all Proceedings (whether based on contract, tort or otherwise) based upon, arising out of, or related to this Agreement or the actions of the Parties in the negotiation, administration, performance and enforcement thereof, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to principles or rules of conflict of laws to the extent such principles or rules would require or permit the application of laws of another jurisdiction.

Section 5.08&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Jurisdiction.* Each of the Parties hereto hereby expressly, irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if such court shall not have jurisdiction, any Federal court of the United States of America sitting in Delaware, and any appellate court from any appeal thereof, in any Proceeding based upon, arising out of or relating to this Agreement or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment relating thereto, and each of the Parties hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agrees not to commence any such Proceeding except in such courts, (ii) agrees that any claim in respect of any such Proceeding may be heard and determined in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, to the extent permitted by applicable law, in such Federal court, (iii) waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such Proceeding in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or such Federal court and (iv) waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such Proceeding in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or such Federal court. Each of the Parties hereto agrees that a final judgment in any such Proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced by a court of competent jurisdiction in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Each Party to this Agreement irrevocably consents to service of process outside the territorial jurisdiction of the courts referred to in this <u>Section 5.08</u> in any such Proceeding by mailing copies thereof by registered or certified U.S. mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to its address as specified in or pursuant to <u>Section 5.04</u>. However, nothing in this Agreement will affect the right of any Party to this Agreement to serve process on any other Party in any other manner permitted by law.

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Section 5.09&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Waiver of Jury Trial*. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY BE BASED UPON, ARISE OUT OF OR RELATE TO THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE IT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BASED UPON, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY OF THE AGREEMENTS DELIVERED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (I) NO REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF ANY PROCEEDING, SEEK TO ENFORCE EITHER OF SUCH WAIVERS, (II) IT UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF SUCH WAIVERS, (III) IT MAKES SUCH WAIVERS VOLUNTARILY AND (IV) IT HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS <u>SECTION 5.09</u>.

Section 5.10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Counterparts; Effectiveness*. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument. This Agreement shall become effective when each Party hereto shall have received a counterpart hereof signed by all of the other Parties hereto. Until and unless each Party has received a counterpart hereof signed by all of the other Parties hereto, this Agreement shall have no effect and no Party shall have any right or obligation hereunder (whether by virtue of any other oral or written agreement or other communication). The exchange of a fully executed Agreement (in counterparts or otherwise) by electronic transmission in PDF format or through an electronic signature service or by facsimile shall be sufficient to bind the Parties to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. No Party may raise the use of any of the foregoing methods to deliver a signature, or the fact that any signature, agreement, or instrument was transmitted or communicated through the use of any of the foregoing methods, as a defense to the formation of a contract, and each Party forever waives any such defense.

Section 5.11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Severability*. If any term or other provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction or other authority to be invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of law or public policy, all other conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the Parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner.

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Section 5.12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Remedies Cumulative; Specific Performance*. The Parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur, and that the Parties would not have any adequate remedy at law, in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the Parties shall be entitled to seek an injunction or injunctions, specific performance and other equitable relief to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to specifically enforce the terms and provisions of this Agreement, without proof of actual damages or otherwise, in addition to any other remedy to which any Party is entitled at law or in equity. Each Party agrees that it will not oppose the granting of an injunction, specific performance and other equitable relief on the basis that any other Party has an adequate remedy at law or that any award of specific performance is not an appropriate remedy for any reason at law or in equity. Any Party seeking an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall not be required to provide any bond or other security in connection with any such order or injunction. The Parties further agree not to assert that a remedy of specific enforcement is unenforceable, invalid, contrary to law or inequitable for any reason, nor to assert that a remedy of monetary damages would provide an adequate remedy.

Section 5.13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Entire Agreement*. This Agreement, including <u>Exhibit A</u>, constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties and supersede all prior agreements and undertakings, both written and oral, among the Parties, or any of them, with respect to the subject matter hereof and, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, are not intended to confer upon any other person any rights or remedies hereunder or thereunder.

Section 5.14&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *No Third-Party Beneficiaries*. Each Party agrees that (a) such Party's representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth herein are solely for the benefit of the other Parties hereto in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Agreement and (b) this Agreement is not intended to, and shall not, confer upon any other person any rights or remedies hereunder.

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

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| **RIVA CAPITAL PARTNERS V, L.P.** | **RIVA CAPITAL PARTNERS V, L.P.** |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, L.P., |
|  | its investment manager |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, LLC, |
|  | its general partner |
| By: |  |
|  | Name: David Abrams |
|  | Title: Managing Member |
| **RIVA CAPITAL PARTNERS VI, L.P.** | **RIVA CAPITAL PARTNERS VI, L.P.** |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, L.P., |
|  | its investment manager |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, LLC, |
|  | its general partner |
| By: |  |
|  | Name: David Abrams |
|  | Title: Managing Member |
| **ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS I, L.P.** | **ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS I, L.P.** |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, L.P., |
|  | its investment manager |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, LLC, |
|  | its general partner |
| By: |  |
|  | Name: David Abrams |
|  | Title: Managing Member |

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[*Signature Page to Voting Agreement*]

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| **ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P.** | **ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P.** |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, L.P., |
|  | its investment manager |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, LLC, |
|  | its general partner |
| By: |  |
|  | Name: David Abrams |
|  | Title: Managing Member |

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[*Signature Page to Voting Agreement*]

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| **BCP Special Opportunities Fund III Originations LP** | **BCP Special Opportunities Fund III Originations LP** |
| By: <br>| BCP Special Opportunities Fund III GP LP, its general partner |
| By: <br>| BCP SOF III GP, L.L.C., its general partner |
| By: |  |
|  | Name: Edward Goldthorpe |
|  | Title: Authorized Signatory |

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[*Signature Page to Voting Agreement*]

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#### Exhibit A

#### Equity Holder Information

*Attached*.

Exhibit A

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#### Exhibit J

#### Allocation Methodology
*Attached*.

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#### Exhibit K

#### Form of Company Operating Agreement
*Attached*.

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#### Exhibit L

#### Form of Indemnification Agreement

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#### Indemnification Agreement
THIS INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT (the "<u>Agreement</u>") is made and entered into as of [________________], 2026, between ContextLogic Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "<u>Company</u>"), and _________________ ("<u>Indemnitee</u>").

WITNESSETH THAT:

**WHEREAS**, highly competent persons have become more reluctant to serve corporations as directors and officers or in other capacities unless they are provided with adequate protection through insurance or adequate indemnification against inordinate risks of claims and actions against them arising out of their service to and activities on behalf of the corporation;

**WHEREAS**, the Board of Directors of the Company (the "<u>Board</u>") has determined that, in order to attract and retain qualified individuals, the Company will attempt to maintain on an ongoing basis, at its sole expense, liability insurance to protect persons serving the Company and its subsidiaries from certain liabilities. Although the furnishing of such insurance has been a customary and widespread practice among United States-based corporations and other business enterprises, the Company believes that, given current market conditions and trends, such insurance may be available to it in the future only at higher premiums and with more exclusions. At the same time, directors, officers, and other persons in service to corporations or business enterprises are being increasingly subjected to expensive and time-consuming litigation relating to, among other things, matters that traditionally would have been brought only against the Company or business enterprise itself. The Bylaws, as amended, (the "<u>Bylaws</u>") and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the "<u>Restated Certificate</u>") of the Company require indemnification of the officers and directors of the Company. Indemnitee may also be entitled to indemnification pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware ("<u>DGCL</u>"). The Bylaws, Restated Certificate and the DGCL expressly provide that the indemnification provisions set forth therein are not exclusive, and thereby contemplate that contracts may be entered into between the Company and members of the Board, officers and other persons with respect to indemnification;

**WHEREAS**, the uncertainties relating to such insurance and to indemnification have increased the difficulty of attracting and retaining such persons;

**WHEREAS**, the Board has determined that the increased difficulty in attracting and retaining such persons is detrimental to the best interests of the Company's stockholders and that the Company should act to assure such persons that there will be increased certainty of such protection in the future;

**WHEREAS**, it is reasonable, prudent and necessary for the Company contractually to obligate itself to indemnify, and to advance expenses on behalf of, such persons to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law so that they will serve or continue to serve the Company free from undue concern that they will not be so indemnified;

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**WHEREAS**, this Agreement is a supplement to and in furtherance of the Bylaws and Restated Certificate and any resolutions adopted pursuant thereto, and shall not be deemed a substitute therefor, nor to diminish or abrogate any rights of Indemnitee thereunder; and

**WHEREAS**, Indemnitee does not regard the protection available under the Bylaws and Restated Certificate and insurance as adequate in the present circumstances, and may not be willing to serve as an officer and/or director without adequate protection, and the Company desires Indemnitee to serve in such capacity. Indemnitee is willing to serve, continue to serve and to take on additional service for or on behalf of the Company on the condition that he be so indemnified.

**WHEREAS**, Indemnitee is or may become a representative of or affiliated with a venture capital fund (together with any affiliated venture capital funds and the general partners, managing members or other control persons and/or any affiliated management companies, the "VC Funds", and each, individually, a "VC Fund"), and has certain rights to indemnification and/or insurance provided by the VC Funds, which Indemnitee and the VC Fund intend to be secondary to the primary obligation of the Company to indemnify Indemnitee as provided herein, with the Company's acknowledgement and agreement to the foregoing being a material condition to Indemnitee's willingness to serve on the Board.

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of Indemnitee's agreement to serve as an officer and/or director from and after the date hereof, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Indemnity of Indemnitee</u>. The Company hereby agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by law, as such may be amended from time to time. In furtherance of the foregoing indemnification, and without limiting the generality thereof:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Proceedings Other Than Proceedings by or in the Right of the Company</u>. Indemnitee shall be entitled to the rights of indemnification provided in this <u>Section l(a)</u> if, by reason of such person's Corporate Status (as hereinafter defined), the Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or participant in any Proceeding (as hereinafter defined) other than a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company. Pursuant to this <u>Section 1(a)</u>, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses (as hereinafter defined), judgments, penalties, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person, or on such person's behalf, in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein, if the Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner the Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company, and with respect to any criminal Proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe the Indemnitee's conduct was unlawful.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Proceedings by or in the Right of the Company</u>. Indemnitee shall be entitled to the rights of indemnification provided in this <u>Section 1(b)</u> if, by reason of such person's Corporate Status, the Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or participant in any Proceeding brought by or in the right of the Company. Pursuant to this <u>Section 1(b)</u>, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by the Indemnitee, or on the Indemnitee's behalf, in connection with such Proceeding if the Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner the Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company; *provided*, *however*, if applicable law so provides, no indemnification against such Expenses shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter in such Proceeding as to which Indemnitee shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Company unless and to the extent that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware shall determine that such indemnification may be made.

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Indemnification for Expenses of a Party Who is Wholly or Partly Successful</u>. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent that Indemnitee is, by reason of his Corporate Status, a party to and is successful, on the merits or otherwise, in any Proceeding, he shall be indemnified to the maximum extent permitted by law, as such may be amended from time to time, against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or on his behalf in connection therewith. If Indemnitee is not wholly successful in such Proceeding but is successful, on the merits or otherwise, as to one or more but less than all claims, issues or matters in such Proceeding, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or on his behalf in connection with each successfully resolved claim, issue or matter. For purposes of this <u>Section 1</u> and without limitation, the termination of any claim, issue or matter in such a Proceeding by dismissal, with or without prejudice, shall be deemed to be a successful result as to such claim, issue or matter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Indemnification of VC Fund</u>. If (i) any VC Fund is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant in any Proceeding, and (ii) such VC Fund's involvement in the proceeding is related to Indemnitee's Corporate Status, then, to the extent resulting from any claim based on the Indemnitee's Corporate Status, such VC Fund will be entitled to indemnification hereunder for Expenses to the same extent as Indemnitee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Additional Indemnity</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Indemnification of Indemnitee</u>. In addition to, and without regard to any limitations on, the indemnification provided for in <u>Section 1</u> of this Agreement, the Company shall and hereby does indemnify and hold harmless Indemnitee against all Expenses, judgments, penalties, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him or on his behalf if, by reason of his Corporate Status, he is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or participant in any Proceeding (including a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company), including, without limitation, all liability arising out of the negligence or active or passive wrongdoing of Indemnitee. The only limitation that shall exist upon the Company's obligations pursuant to this Agreement shall be that the Company shall not be obligated to make any payment to Indemnitee that is finally determined (under the procedures, and subject to the presumptions, set forth in <u>Sections 6</u> and <u>7</u> hereof) to be unlawful.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Contribution</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Whether or not the indemnification provided in <u>Sections 1</u> and <u>2</u> hereof is available, in respect of any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding in which the Company is jointly liable with Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding), the Company shall pay, in the first instance, the entire amount of any judgment or settlement of such action, suit or proceeding without requiring Indemnitee to contribute to such payment and the Company hereby waives and relinquishes any right of contribution it may have against Indemnitee. The Company shall not enter into any settlement of any action, suit or proceeding in which the Company is jointly liable with Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding) unless such settlement provides for a full and final release of all claims asserted against Indemnitee.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Without diminishing or impairing the obligations of the Company set forth in the preceding subparagraph, if, for any reason, Indemnitee shall elect or be required to pay all or any portion of any judgment or settlement in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding in which the Company is jointly liable with Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding), the Company shall contribute to the amount of Expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred and paid or payable by Indemnitee in proportion to the relative benefits received by the Company and all officers, directors or employees of the Company, other than Indemnitee, who are jointly liable with Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding), on the one hand, and Indemnitee, on the other hand, from the transaction from which such action, suit or proceeding arose; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the proportion determined on the basis of relative benefit may, to the extent necessary to conform to law, be further adjusted by reference to the relative fault of the Company and all officers, directors or employees of the Company other than Indemnitee who are jointly liable with Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding), on the one hand, and Indemnitee, on the other hand, in connection with the events that resulted in such Expenses, judgments, fines or settlement amounts, as well as any other equitable considerations which applicable law may require to be considered. The relative fault of the Company and all officers, directors or employees of the Company, other than Indemnitee, who are jointly liable with Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding), on the one hand, and Indemnitee, on the other hand, shall be determined by reference to, among other things, the degree to which their actions were motivated by intent to gain personal profit or advantage, the degree to which their liability is primary or secondary and the degree to which their conduct is active or passive.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company hereby agrees to fully indemnify and hold Indemnitee harmless from any claims of contribution which may be brought by officers, directors or employees of the Company, other than Indemnitee, who may be jointly liable with Indemnitee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law and without diminishing or impairing the obligations of the Company set forth in the preceding subparagraphs of this <u>Section 3</u>, if the indemnification provided for in this Agreement is unavailable to Indemnitee for any reason whatsoever, the Company, in lieu of indemnifying Indemnitee, shall contribute to the amount incurred by Indemnitee, whether for judgments, fines, penalties, excise taxes, amounts paid or to be paid in settlement and/or for Expenses, in connection with any claim relating to an indemnifiable event under this Agreement, in such proportion as is deemed fair and reasonable in light of all of the circumstances of such Proceeding in order to reflect (i) the relative benefits received by the Company and Indemnitee as a result of the event(s) and/or transaction(s) giving cause to such Proceeding; and/or (ii) the relative fault of the Company (and its directors, officers, employees and agents) and Indemnitee in connection with such event(s) and/or transaction(s).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Indemnification for Expenses of a Witness</u>. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent that Indemnitee is, by reason of his Corporate Status, a witness, or is made (or asked to) respond to discovery requests, in any Proceeding to which Indemnitee is not a party, he shall be indemnified against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or on his behalf in connection therewith.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Advancement of Expenses</u>. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Company shall advance all Expenses incurred by or on behalf of Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding by reason of Indemnitee's Corporate Status within thirty (30) days after the receipt by the Company of a statement or statements from Indemnitee requesting such advance or advances from time to time, whether prior to or after final disposition of such Proceeding. Such statement or statements shall reasonably evidence the Expenses incurred by Indemnitee and shall include or be preceded or accompanied by a written undertaking by or on behalf of Indemnitee to repay any Expenses advanced if it shall ultimately be determined that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified against such Expenses. Any advances and undertakings to repay pursuant to this <u>Section 5</u> shall be unsecured and interest free and not conditioned on Indemnitee's ability to repay such advances.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Procedures and Presumptions for Determination of Entitlement to Indemnification</u>. It is the intent of this Agreement to secure for Indemnitee rights of indemnity that are as favorable as may be permitted under the DGCL and public policy of the State of Delaware. Accordingly, the parties agree that the following procedures and presumptions shall apply in the event of any question as to whether Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To obtain indemnification under this Agreement, Indemnitee shall submit to the Company a written request, including therein or therewith such documentation and information as is reasonably available to Indemnitee and is reasonably necessary to determine whether and to what extent Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification. The Secretary of the Company shall, promptly upon receipt of such a request for indemnification, inform the Board in writing that Indemnitee has requested indemnification. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any failure of Indemnitee to provide such a request to the Company, or to provide such a request in a timely fashion, shall not relieve the Company of any liability that it may have to Indemnitee unless, and to the extent that, such failure actually and materially prejudices the interests of the Company.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Upon written request by Indemnitee for indemnification pursuant to the first sentence of <u>Section 6(a)</u> hereof, a determination with respect to Indemnitee's entitlement thereto shall be made in the specific case by one of the following four methods, which shall be at the election of the Board: (1) by a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors (as hereinafter defined), even though less than a quorum, (2) by a committee of Disinterested Directors designated by a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors, even though less than a quorum, (3) if there are no Disinterested Directors or if the Disinterested Directors so direct, by Independent Counsel (as hereinafter defined) in a written opinion to the Board, a copy of which shall be delivered to the Indemnitee, or (4) if so directed by the Board, by the stockholders of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at the written request of Indemnitee following a Change in Control (as hereinafter defined), the determination shall be made by Independent Counsel in a written opinion.

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If the determination of entitlement to indemnification is to be made by Independent Counsel pursuant to <u>Section 6(b)</u> hereof, the Independent Counsel shall be selected as provided in this <u>Section 6(c)</u>. The Independent Counsel shall be selected by the Board, <u>provided</u> that Independent Counsel will be selected by Indemnitee following a Change in Control of the Company. Indemnitee (or the Company, after a Change in Control) may, within ten (10) days after such written notice of selection shall have been given, deliver to the Company (or the Indemnitee, following a Change in Control) a written objection to such selection; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such objection may be asserted only on the ground that the Independent Counsel so selected does not meet the requirements of "<u>Independent Counsel</u>" as defined in <u>Section 13</u> of this Agreement, and the objection shall set forth with particularity the factual basis of such assertion. Absent a proper and timely objection, the person so selected shall act as Independent Counsel. If a written objection is made and substantiated, the Independent Counsel selected may not serve as Independent Counsel unless and until such objection is withdrawn or a court has determined that such objection is without merit. If, within twenty (20) days after submission by Indemnitee of a written request for indemnification pursuant to <u>Section 6(a)</u> hereof, no Independent Counsel shall have been selected and not objected to, either the Company or Indemnitee may petition the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or other court of competent jurisdiction for resolution of any objection which shall have been made by the Indemnitee to the Company's selection of Independent Counsel and/or for the appointment as Independent Counsel of a person selected by the court or by such other person as the court shall designate, and the person with respect to whom all objections are so resolved or the person so appointed shall act as Independent Counsel under <u>Section 6(b)</u> hereof. The Company shall pay any and all reasonable fees and Expenses of Independent Counsel incurred by such Independent Counsel in connection with acting pursuant to <u>Section 6(b)</u> hereof, and the Company shall pay all reasonable fees and Expenses incident to the procedures of this <u>Section 6(c)</u>, regardless of the manner in which such Independent Counsel was selected or appointed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In making a determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification hereunder, the person or persons or entity making such determination shall presume that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement. Anyone seeking to overcome this presumption shall have the burden of proof and the burden of persuasion by clear and convincing evidence. Neither the failure of the Company (including by its directors or Independent Counsel) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of any action pursuant to this Agreement that indemnification is proper in the circumstances because Indemnitee has met the applicable standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the Company (including by its directors or Independent Counsel) that Indemnitee has not met such applicable standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that Indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of conduct.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Indemnitee shall be deemed to have acted in good faith if Indemnitee's action is based on the records or books of account of the Enterprise (as hereinafter defined), including financial statements, or on information supplied to Indemnitee by the officers of the Enterprise in the course of their duties, or on the advice of legal counsel for the Enterprise or on information or records given or reports made to the Enterprise by an independent certified public accountant or by an appraiser or other expert selected with reasonable care by the Enterprise. In addition, the knowledge and/or actions, or failure to act, of any director, officer, agent or employee of the Enterprise shall not be imputed to Indemnitee for purposes of determining the right to indemnification under this Agreement. Whether or not the foregoing provisions of this <u>Section 6(e)</u> are satisfied, it shall in any event be presumed that Indemnitee has at all times acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company. Anyone seeking to overcome this presumption shall have the burden of proof and the burden of persuasion by clear and convincing evidence.

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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;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If the person, persons or entity empowered or selected under <u>Section 6</u> to determine whether Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification shall not have made a determination within sixty (60) days after receipt by the Company of the request therefor, the requisite determination of entitlement to indemnification shall be deemed to have been made and Indemnitee shall be entitled to such indemnification absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitee's statement not materially misleading, in connection with the request for indemnification, or (ii) a prohibition of such indemnification under applicable law; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such 60-day period may be extended for a reasonable time, not to exceed an additional thirty (30) days, if the person, persons or entity making such determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification in good faith requires such additional time to obtain or evaluate documentation and/or information relating thereto; and <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that the foregoing provisions of this <u>Section 6(f)</u> shall not apply if the determination of entitlement to indemnification is to be made by the stockholders pursuant to <u>Section 6(b)</u> of this Agreement and if (A) within fifteen (15) days after receipt by the Company of the request for such determination, the Board or the Disinterested Directors, if appropriate, resolve to submit such determination to the stockholders for their consideration at an annual meeting thereof to be held within seventy-five (75) days after such receipt and such determination is made thereat, or (B) a special meeting of stockholders is called within fifteen (15) days after such receipt for the purpose of making such determination, such meeting is held for such purpose within sixty (60) days after having been so called and such determination is made thereat.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Indemnitee shall cooperate with the person, persons or entity making such determination with respect to Indemnitee's entitlement to indemnification, including providing to such person, persons or entity upon reasonable advance request any documentation or information which is not privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure and which is reasonably available to Indemnitee and reasonably necessary to such determination. Any Independent Counsel, member of the Board or stockholder of the Company shall act reasonably and in good faith in making a determination regarding the Indemnitee's entitlement to indemnification under this Agreement. Any costs or Expenses (including attorneys' fees and disbursements) incurred by Indemnitee in so cooperating with the person, persons or entity making such determination shall be borne by the Company (irrespective of the determination as to Indemnitee's entitlement to indemnification) and the Company hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold Indemnitee harmless therefrom.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company acknowledges that a settlement or other disposition short of final judgment may be successful if it permits a party to avoid expense, delay, distraction, disruption and uncertainty. In the event that any action, claim or proceeding to which Indemnitee is a party is resolved in any manner other than by adverse judgment against Indemnitee (including, without limitation, settlement of such action, claim or proceeding with or without payment of money or other consideration) it shall be presumed that Indemnitee has been successful on the merits or otherwise in such action, suit or proceeding. Anyone seeking to overcome this presumption shall have the burden of proof and the burden of persuasion by clear and convincing evidence.

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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;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The termination of any Proceeding or of any claim, issue or matter therein, by judgment, order, settlement or conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not (except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement) of itself adversely affect the right of Indemnitee to indemnification or create a presumption that Indemnitee did not act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company or, with respect to any criminal Proceeding, that Indemnitee had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Remedies of Indemnitee</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In the event that (i) a determination is made pursuant to <u>Section 6</u> of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, (ii) advancement of Expenses is not timely made pursuant to <u>Section 5</u> of this Agreement, (iii) no determination of entitlement to indemnification is made pursuant to <u>Section 6(b)</u> of this Agreement within ninety (90) days after receipt by the Company of the request for indemnification, (iv) payment of indemnification is not made pursuant to this Agreement within ten (10) days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor or (v) payment of indemnification is not made within ten (10) days after a determination has been made that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification or such determination is deemed to have been made pursuant to <u>Section 6</u> of this Agreement, Indemnitee shall be entitled to an adjudication in an appropriate court of the State of Delaware, or in any other court of competent jurisdiction, of Indemnitee's entitlement to such indemnification. Indemnitee shall commence such proceeding seeking an adjudication within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date on which Indemnitee first has the right to commence such proceeding pursuant to this <u>Section 7(a)</u>. The Company shall not oppose Indemnitee's right to seek any such adjudication.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In the event that a determination shall have been made pursuant to <u>Section 6(b)</u> of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification, any judicial proceeding commenced pursuant to this <u>Section 7</u> shall be conducted in all respects as a de novo trial on the merits, and Indemnitee shall not be prejudiced by reason of the adverse determination under <u>Section 6(b)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) If a determination shall have been made pursuant to <u>Section 6(b)</u> of this Agreement that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, the Company shall be bound by such determination in any judicial proceeding commenced pursuant to this <u>Section 7</u>, absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitee's misstatement not materially misleading in connection with the application for indemnification, or (ii) a prohibition of such indemnification under applicable law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In the event that Indemnitee, pursuant to this <u>Section 7</u>, seeks a judicial adjudication of his rights under, or to recover damages for breach of, this Agreement, or to recover under any directors' and officers' liability insurance policies maintained by the Company, the Company shall pay on Indemnitee's behalf, in advance, any and all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him in such judicial adjudication, regardless of whether Indemnitee ultimately is determined to be entitled to such indemnification, advancement of Expenses or insurance recovery. The Company irrevocably authorizes the Indemnitee from time to time to retain counsel of Indemnitee's choice, at the expense of the Company to the extent provided hereunder or under applicable law, to advise and represent Indemnitee in connection with any such judicial adjudication or recovery, including without limitation the initiation or defense of any litigation or other legal action, whether by or against the Company or any director, officer, stockholder or other person affiliated with the Company. Notwithstanding any existing or prior attorney-client relationship between the Company and such counsel, the Company irrevocably consents to Indemnitee's entering into an attorney-client relationship with such counsel, and in that connection the Company and Indemnitee agree that a confidential relationship shall exist between Indemnitee and such counsel.

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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;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company shall be precluded from asserting in any judicial proceeding commenced pursuant to this <u>Section 7</u> that the procedures and presumptions of this Agreement are not valid, binding and enforceable and shall stipulate in any such court that the Company is bound by all the provisions of this Agreement. The Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against any and all Expenses and, if requested by Indemnitee, shall (within ten (10) days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefore) advance, to the extent not prohibited by law, such Expenses to Indemnitee, which are incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any action brought by Indemnitee for indemnification or advance of Expenses from the Company under this Agreement or under any directors' or officers' liability insurance policies maintained by the Company, regardless of whether Indemnitee ultimately is determined to be entitled to such indemnification, advancement of Expenses or insurance recovery, as the case may be.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, no determination as to entitlement to indemnification under this Agreement shall be required to be made prior to the final disposition of the Proceeding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Non-Exclusivity; Survival of Rights; Insurance; Primacy of Indemnification; Subrogation</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The rights of indemnification as provided by this Agreement shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which Indemnitee may at any time be entitled under applicable law, the Restated Certificate, the Bylaws, any agreement, a vote of stockholders, a resolution of directors or otherwise, of the Company. No amendment, alteration or repeal of this Agreement or of any provision hereof shall limit or restrict any right of Indemnitee under this Agreement in respect of any action taken or omitted by such Indemnitee in his Corporate Status prior to such amendment, alteration or repeal. To the extent that a change in the DGCL, whether by statute or judicial decision, permits greater indemnification than would be afforded currently under the Restated Certificate, Bylaws and this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties hereto that Indemnitee shall enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits so afforded by such change. No right or remedy herein conferred is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every other right and remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, shall not prevent the concurrent assertion or employment of any other right or remedy.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company shall obtain and maintain in effect during the entire period for which the Company is obligated to indemnify Indemnitee under this Agreement one or more policies of insurance with reputable insurance companies to provide the directors and officers of the Company with commercially reasonable coverage for losses from wrongful acts and omissions and to ensure the Company's performance of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement. Indemnitee shall be covered by such policy or policies in accordance with its or their terms to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any director or officer under such policy or policies. In all such insurance policies, Indemnitee shall be named as an insured in such a manner as to provide Indemnitee with the same rights and benefits as are accorded to the most favorably insured of the Company's directors and officers. At the time of the receipt of a notice of a claim pursuant to the terms hereof, the Company shall give prompt notice of the commencement of such proceeding to the insurers in accordance with the procedures set forth in the respective policies. The Company shall thereafter take all necessary or desirable action to cause such insurers to pay, on behalf of the Indemnitee, all amounts payable as a result of such proceeding in accordance with the terms of such policies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company hereby acknowledges that Indemnitee has certain rights to indemnification, advancement of expenses and/or insurance provided by one or more VC Funds and certain of its or their affiliates (collectively, the "Fund Indemnitors"). The Company hereby agrees (i) that it is the indemnitor of first resort (i.e., its obligations to Indemnitee are primary and any obligation of the Fund Indemnitors to advance Expenses or to provide indemnification for the same Expenses or liabilities incurred by Indemnitee are secondary), (ii) that it shall be required to advance the full amount of expenses incurred by Indemnitee and shall be liable for the full amount of all Expenses, judgments, penalties, fines and amounts paid in settlement to the extent legally permitted and as required by the terms of this Agreement and Bylaws and Restated Certificate of the Company (or any other agreement between the Company and Indemnitee), without regard to any rights Indemnitee may have against the Fund Indemnitors, and, (iii) that it irrevocably waives, relinquishes and releases the Fund Indemnitors from any and all claims against the Fund Indemnitors for contribution, subrogation or any other recovery of any kind in respect thereof. The Company further agrees that no advancement or payment by the Fund Indemnitors on behalf of Indemnitee with respect to any claim for which Indemnitee has sought indemnification from the Company shall affect the foregoing and the Fund Indemnitors shall have a right of contribution and/or be subrogated to the extent of such advancement or payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee against the Company. The Company and Indemnitee agree that the Fund Indemnitors are express third party beneficiaries of the terms of this Section 8(c).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as provided in paragraph (c) above, in the event of any payment under this Agreement, the Company shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee (other than against the Fund Indemnitors), who shall execute all papers required and take all action necessary to secure such rights, including execution of such documents as are necessary to enable the Company to bring suit to enforce such rights.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Except as provided in paragraph (c) above, the Company shall not be liable under this Agreement to make any payment of amounts otherwise indemnifiable hereunder if and to the extent that Indemnitee has otherwise actually received such payment under any insurance policy, contract, agreement 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;(f) Except as provided in paragraph (c) above, the Company's obligation to indemnify or advance Expenses hereunder to Indemnitee who is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent of any other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other Enterprise shall be reduced by any amount Indemnitee has actually received as indemnification or advancement of Expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other Enterprise.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Exception to Right of Indemnification</u>. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement, the Company shall not be obligated under this Agreement to make any indemnity in connection with any claim made against Indemnitee:

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; for which payment has actually been made to or on behalf of Indemnitee under any insurance policy or other indemnity provision, except with respect to any excess beyond the amount paid under any insurance policy or other indemnity provision, provided, that the foregoing shall not affect the rights of Indemnitee or the Fund Indemnitors set forth in Section 8(c) above; 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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; for an accounting of profits made from the purchase and sale (or sale and purchase) by Indemnitee of securities of the Company within the meaning of <u>Section 16(b)</u> of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or similar provisions of state statutory law or common law; 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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in connection with any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) initiated by Indemnitee, including any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) initiated by Indemnitee against the Company or its directors, officers, employees or other indemnitees, unless (i) the Board authorized the Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) prior to its initiation, (ii) the Proceeding is initiated by Indemnitee pursuant to Indemnitee's rights under <u>Section 7</u> of this Agreement, or (iii) the Company provides the indemnification, in its sole discretion, pursuant to the powers vested in the Company under applicable law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Duration of Agreement</u>. All agreements and obligations of the Company contained herein shall continue during the period Indemnitee is an officer or director of the Company (or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other Enterprise) and shall continue thereafter so long as Indemnitee shall be subject to any Proceeding (or any proceeding commenced under <u>Section 7</u> hereof) by reason of his Corporate Status, whether or not he is acting or serving in any such capacity at the time any liability or expense is incurred for which indemnification can be provided under this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors (including any direct or indirect successor by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company), assigns, spouses, heirs, executors and personal and legal representatives.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Security</u>. To the extent requested by Indemnitee and approved by the Board, the Company may at any time and from time to time provide security to Indemnitee for the Company's obligations hereunder through an irrevocable bank line of credit, funded trust or other collateral. Any such security, once provided to Indemnitee, may not be revoked or released without the prior written consent of the Indemnitee.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Enforcement</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company expressly confirms and agrees that it has entered into this Agreement and assumes the obligations imposed on it hereby in order to induce Indemnitee to serve as an officer or director of the Company, and the Company acknowledges that Indemnitee is relying upon this Agreement in serving as an officer or director of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, oral, written and implied, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Definitions</u>. For purposes of this Agreement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Change in Control</u>" means a Liquidation Event as defined in the Company's Restated Certificate, as such may be amended from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Corporate Status</u>" describes the status of a person who is or was a director, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary of the Company or of any other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other Enterprise that such person is or was serving at the express written request of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Disinterested Director</u>" means a director of the Company who is not and was not a party to the Proceeding in respect of which indemnification is sought by Indemnitee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Enterprise</u>" shall mean the Company and any other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise that Indemnitee is or was serving at the express written request of the Company as a director, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) "<u>Expenses</u>" shall include all reasonable attorneys' fees, retainers, court costs, transcript costs, fees of experts, witness fees, travel expenses, duplicating costs, printing and binding costs, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees and all other disbursements or expenses of the types customarily incurred in connection with prosecuting, defending, preparing to prosecute or defend, investigating, participating, or being or preparing to be a witness in a Proceeding, or responding to, or objecting to, a request to provide discovery in any Proceeding. Expenses also shall include Expenses incurred in connection with any appeal resulting from any Proceeding and any federal, state, local or foreign taxes imposed on the Indemnitee as a result of the actual or deemed receipt of any payments under this Agreement, including without limitation the premium, security for, and other costs relating to any cost bond, supersede as bond, or other appeal bond or its equivalent. Expenses, however, shall not include amounts paid in settlement by Indemnitee or the amount of judgments or fines against Indemnitee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Independent Counsel</u>" means a law firm, or a member of a law firm, that is experienced in matters of corporation law and neither presently is, nor in the past five years has been, retained to represent: (i) the Company or Indemnitee in any matter material to either such party (other than with respect to matters concerning Indemnitee under this Agreement, or of other indemnitees under similar indemnification agreements), or (ii) any other party to the Proceeding giving rise to a claim for indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term "Independent Counsel" shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee's rights under this Agreement. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel referred to above and to fully indemnify such counsel against any and all Expenses, claims, liabilities and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant hereto.

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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;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Proceeding</u>" includes any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, arbitration, alternate dispute resolution mechanism, investigation, inquiry, administrative hearing or any other actual, threatened or completed proceeding, whether brought by or in the right of the Company or otherwise and whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, in which Indemnitee was, is or will be involved as a party or otherwise, by reason of the fact that Indemnitee is or was an officer or director of the Company, by reason of any action taken by him or of any inaction on his part while acting as an officer or director of the Company, or by reason of the fact that he is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other Enterprise; in each case whether or not he is acting or serving in any such capacity at the time any liability or expense is incurred for which indemnification can be provided under this Agreement; including one pending on or before the date of this Agreement, but excluding one initiated by an Indemnitee pursuant to <u>Section 7</u> of this Agreement to enforce his rights under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Severability</u>. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Agreement is intended to confer upon Indemnitee indemnification rights to the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws. In the event any provision hereof conflicts with any applicable law, such provision shall be deemed modified, consistent with the aforementioned intent, to the extent necessary to resolve such conflict.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Modification and Waiver</u>. No supplement, modification, termination or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both of the parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provisions hereof (whether or not similar) nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Notice By Indemnitee</u>. Indemnitee agrees promptly to notify the Company in writing upon being served with or otherwise receiving any summons, citation, subpoena, complaint, indictment, information or other document relating to any Proceeding or matter which may be subject to indemnification covered hereunder. The failure to so notify the Company shall not relieve the Company of any obligation which it may have to Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise unless and only to the extent that such failure or delay materially prejudices the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Notices</u>. All notices and other communications given or made pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given: (a) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (b) when sent by confirmed electronic mail or facsimile if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, and if not so confirmed, then on the next business day, (c) five (5) days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (d) one (1) day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, specifying next day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications shall be sent:

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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;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To Indemnitee at the address set forth below Indemnitee's signature hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To the Company at:

ContextLogic Holdings Inc.

2648 International Blvd Ste 301

Oakland, CA 94601

Attention: President, Corporate Secretary

Email: [redacted]; [redacted]

or to such other address as may have been furnished to Indemnitee by the Company or to the Company by Indemnitee, as the case may be.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Counterparts</u>. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. This Agreement may also be executed and delivered by facsimile signature and in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Headings</u>. The headings of the paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute part of this Agreement or to affect the construction thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Governing Law and Consent to Jurisdiction</u>. This Agreement and the legal relations among the parties shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. The Company and Indemnitee hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agree that any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be brought only in the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware (the "<u>Delaware Court</u>"), and not in any other state or federal court in the United States of America or any court in any other country, (ii) consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Delaware Court for purposes of any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, (iii) waive any objection to the laying of venue of any such action or proceeding in the Delaware Court, and (iv) waive, and agree not to plead or to make, any claim that any such action or proceeding brought in the Delaware Court has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Indemnification Agreement on and as of the day and year first above written.

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| **CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC.** |
| By: |

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| | Name: | Mark Ward |
| | Title: | President |
| | **INDEMNITEE** | **INDEMNITEE** |
| | Name: | Name: |
| Address: | c/o ContextLogic Holdings Inc. | c/o ContextLogic Holdings Inc. |
| | 2648 International Blvd., Suite 301 | 2648 International Blvd., Suite 301 |
| | Oakland, CA 94601 | Oakland, CA 94601 |

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[*Signature Page To Indemnification Agreement*]

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#### Exhibit M

#### Form of Investment Committee Charter
*Attached*.

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#### Exhibit N

#### Form of US Salt Oversight Committee Charter Agreement
*Attached*.

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#### Exhibit O-1

#### Form of Non-Imputation Affidavit
*Attached*.

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#### Exhibit O-2

#### Form of Owners Affidavit and Gap Indemnity
*Attached*.

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## Exhibit 10.1

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#### Exhibit 10.1

#### BACKSTOP AGREEMENT (BCP)

This **BACKSTOP AGREEMENT** (this "<u>Agreement</u>") is dated as of December 8, 2025, and is made and entered into by and between ContextLogic Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("<u>Holdings</u>") and BCP Special Opportunities Fund III Originations LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the "<u>Investor</u>"). The Investor and Holdings are sometimes referred to herein as a "<u>Party</u>" and collectively as the "<u>Parties</u>". Defined terms shall have the respective meanings set forth in <u>Section 11</u>.

#### W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, US Salt Parent Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "<u>Company</u>"), ContextLogic Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation ("<u>Parent</u>"), Holdings and certain other parties have entered into a Purchase Agreement (the "<u>Purchase Agreement</u>") in connection with the purchase of the Company (the "<u>Transaction</u>");

**WHEREAS**, Holdings is a direct or indirect wholly-owned Subsidiary of Parent;

**WHEREAS**, to fund a portion of the cash purchase price to be paid by Parent pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Parent intends to distribute certain rights (the "<u>Rights</u>") to each holder of record of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("<u>Common Stock</u>") (such distribution, the "<u>Rights Offering</u>"), which Rights will entitle the holders thereof, collectively, to purchase, on a pro rata basis (as calculated in accordance with their respective record ownership of Common Stock on the record date) at the election of each holder, Common Stock, in an aggregate amount of $115,000,000.00 (the "<u>Rights Offering Amount</u>"); and

**WHEREAS**, in order to facilitate the Transaction, in the event the Rights Offering is not fully subscribed as of the expiration of the Rights Offering Period, the Investor desires to purchase Class A Convertible Preferred Units from Holdings, and Holdings desires to sell to the Investor, Class A Convertible Preferred Units on the terms and conditions set forth herein for an aggregate amount not to exceed $92,000,000 (the "<u>Cap</u>") at a price of $8.00 per Class A Convertible Preferred Unit (the "<u>Per Unit Subscription Price</u>").

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

<u>Section 1.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Backstop Subscription.</u> Subject to the expiration of the Rights Offering Period, the terms and conditions of the Rights Offering which shall be subject to the prior written approval of the Investor (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) and shall be customary for offerings of this type, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereof, the Investor irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to and shall purchase, and Holdings irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to and shall issue and sell to the Investor, a number of Class A Convertible Preferred Units equal to the quotient of (A) (i) the product of 80% multiplied by (ii) the difference between (x) the Rights Offering Amount, minus (y) the dollar amount of proceeds from the Rights Offering actually received by Parent prior to (and that remain available to Parent at) or substantially concurrently with Primary Transaction Closing (such product, the "<u>Purchase Price</u>") divided by (B) the Per Unit Subscription Price, for an amount in cash equal to the Purchase Price (the "<u>Backstop Subscription</u>"). For the avoidance of doubt, in no event will the Purchase Price exceed the Cap. The proceeds from the Backstop Subscription shall be used solely by Holdings to fund Holdings' cash payments at the Primary Transaction Closing pursuant to Section 3.02 of the Purchase Agreement and for no other purpose; <u>provided</u> that, to the extent (and solely to the extent) necessary to permit Parent to make the payments that Parent is required to make on its or Holdings' behalf at the Primary Transaction Closing pursuant to Section 3.02(a) of the Purchase Agreement, upon receipt of the cash proceeds from the Backstop Subscription, Holdings may and shall distribute the applicable portion of such proceeds to Parent in respect of such obligations.

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<u>Section 2.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Conditions to the Obligations of the Parties</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The obligation of the Investor to consummate the Backstop Subscription and fund the Purchase Price shall be subject to the satisfaction on or prior to the Closing Date of each of the following conditions (which may be waived in whole or in part by the Investor in its sole discretion):

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (A) the Rights Offering shall have occurred (but, for the avoidance of doubt, without regard to the success thereof) and Parent shall have consummated any subscriptions validly submitted pursuant to the Rights Offering in accordance with the terms thereof, (B) all of the conditions to the Primary Transaction Closing as set forth in Article X of the Purchase Agreement shall have been satisfied or waived in writing by Holdings (other than those that by their nature are to be satisfied at the Primary Transaction Closing by the delivery of documents or taking of actions) and the Primary Transaction Closing shall be required to occur (or to have occurred) pursuant to Section 3.01 of the Purchase Agreement, and (C) the Debt Financing shall have been funded, or will be funded at the Primary Transaction Closing if the Equity Financing is funded at the Primary Transaction Closing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Purchase Agreement (A) shall not have been terminated, (B) shall not have been amended without the Investor's prior written consent (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) and (C) shall not have had any of the closing conditions therein for the benefit of the Buyer Parties (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) waived without the Investor's prior written consent if (and only if) both (1) the failure of such closing condition to be satisfied was not caused by any BCP Investor (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) or any Affiliate thereof and (2) such amendment or the waiver of such closing condition increases the Investor's obligations or liabilities hereunder;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; no Governmental Authority shall have enacted, promulgated, issued, entered, or enforced any Order or Law after the date hereof enjoining, restraining, or prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement that is then in effect; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent and Holdings shall, substantially concurrently with the completion of the Backstop Subscription, consummate the Transaction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The obligation of Holdings to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby shall be subject to the satisfaction on or prior to the Closing Date of the following condition (which may be waived in whole or in part by Holdings in its sole discretion): the substantially concurrent consummation of the Transaction.

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<u>Section 3.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Closing</u>. The closing of the Backstop Subscription (the "<u>Closing</u>") shall take place prior to, but substantially simultaneously with, the Primary Transaction Closing at the offices of McDermott Will & Schulte LLP at 919 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022 (the date on which the Closing occurs, the "<u>Closing Date</u>"). At least two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, Holdings shall provide the Investor with a notice certifying the number of Class A Convertible Preferred Units to be purchased hereunder (the "<u>Purchased Units</u>") and the resultant aggregate Purchase Price therefor. At the Closing, (i) the Investor shall deliver to Holdings (A) the Purchase Price by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account or accounts designated in writing by Holdings at least two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date and (B) a copy of the Holdings LLCA duly executed by the Investor, and (ii) Holdings shall deliver to the Investor a copy of the Holdings LLCA, with a Members Schedule reflecting the issuance of the Purchased Units pursuant to this Agreement, at least two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date.

<u>Section 4.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Representations and Warranties of the Investor</u>. The Investor represents and warrants to Holdings, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, as applicable:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Organization; Standing</u>. The Investor is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of its jurisdiction of organization and has all requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its business as presently conducted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Authority;</u> <u>Non-contravention</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Investor has all necessary limited partnership power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the Backstop Subscription. The execution, delivery and performance by the Investor of this Agreement, the Holdings LLCA, and the consummation by the Investor of the Backstop Subscription have been duly authorized and approved by all necessary action on the part of the Investor. This Agreement and the Holdings LLCA have each been duly executed and delivered by the Investor and, assuming due authorization, execution, and delivery hereof by Holdings, and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Investor, enforceable against the Investor in accordance with its terms, except that such enforceability may be limited by the Bankruptcy and Equity Exception.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the Holdings LLCA by the Investor, nor the consummation of the Backstop Subscription by the Investor, nor performance or compliance by the Investor with any of the terms or provisions hereof or thereof, will (A) conflict with or violate any provision of the constituting documents of the Investor or (B) violate any Law or judgment applicable to the Investor or (C) violate or constitute a default (or constitute an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would violate or constitute a default) under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any Contract to which the Investor is a party or accelerate the Investor's obligations under any such Contract, except, in the case of clauses (B) and (C), as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have an Investor Material Adverse Effect.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Governmental Approvals</u>. No consent or approval of, or filing, license, permit or authorization, declaration or registration with, any Governmental Authority is necessary for the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the Holdings LLCA by the Investor, the performance by the Investor of its obligations hereunder and thereunder and the consummation by the Investor of the Backstop Subscription, other than such other consents, approvals, filings, licenses, permits, authorizations, declarations or registrations that, if not obtained, made or given, would not, individually or in the aggregate, be material to the Investor's ability to consummate the Backstop Subscription.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Litigation</u>. As of the date of this Agreement, there are no actions pending or, to the knowledge of the Investor, threatened in writing against the Investor that seek to enjoin, or would reasonably be expected to have the effect of preventing or making illegal, any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the Purchase Agreement, or the Holdings LLCA.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Broker</u>. No agent, broker, investment banker, financial advisor or other firm or Person is entitled to any broker's, finder's, financial advisor's or other similar fee or any other commission or similar fee, or the reimbursement of expenses in connection therewith, in connection with the Backstop Subscription based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of the Investor or any of its Affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Sufficient Funds</u>. The Investor has the financial capability to perform its obligations to fund the Backstop Subscription and pay the Purchase Price when required under this Agreement, including uncalled capital contributions or other immediately available funds in cash in excess of the Cap under this Agreement. The Purchase Price (together with all other investments of the Investor in Parent and its Subsidiaries) is no more than the maximum amount the Investor is permitted to invest in any one portfolio investment pursuant to the terms of its organizational or governing documents or otherwise, and the Investor's payment of the Purchase Price and its consummation of the Backstop Subscription will not violate any other fund concentration limits or similar restrictions applicable to the Investor (or no such restrictions exist). As of the Closing, the Investor will have available funds necessary to pay the Purchase Price and consummate the purchase of the Class A Convertible Preferred Units. All funds necessary for the Investor to fund the Backstop Subscription and pay the Purchase Price shall be available to the Investor for so long as this Agreement shall remain in effect in accordance with the terms hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Arm's-Length Transaction</u>. The Investor is acting solely in the capacity of an arm's length contractual counterparty to Holdings with respect to the Backstop Subscription.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>No "</u><u>Bad Actor" Disqualification</u>. The Investor has not taken any of the actions set forth in, and is subject to, the disqualification provisions of Rule 506(d)(1) of the Securities Act.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Purchase for Investment</u>. The Investor acknowledges that the offer and sale of the Purchased Units and the Common Units issuable upon the conversion of the Purchased Units have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or under any state or other applicable securities Laws. The Investor (a) acknowledges that it is acquiring the Purchased Units and the Common Units issuable upon the conversion of the Purchased Units pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act solely for investment with no intention to resale or distribute any of the foregoing to any Person, (b) will not sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of the Purchased Units or the Common Units issuable upon the conversion of the Purchased Units, except in compliance with the registration requirements or exemption provisions of the Securities Act and any other applicable securities Laws, (c) has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters and in investments of this type that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of its investment in the Purchased Units and the Common Units issuable upon the conversion of the Purchased Units and of making an informed investment decision, (d) is an "accredited investor" (as that term is defined by Rule 501 of the Securities Act), and (e) (1) has reviewed the information that it considers necessary or appropriate to make an informed investment decision with respect to the Purchased Units and the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the Purchased Units (2) has had an opportunity to discuss with Holdings the intended business and financial affairs of Holdings and to obtain information necessary to verify the information furnished to it or to which it had access and (3) can bear the economic risk of (i) an investment in the Purchased Units and the Common Units issuable upon the conversion of the Purchased Units indefinitely and (ii) a total loss in respect of such investment. The Investor has such knowledge and experience in business and financial matters so as to enable it to understand and evaluate the risks of, and form an investment decision with respect to its investment in, the Purchased Units and the Common Units issuable upon the conversion of the Purchased Units.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No General Solicitation</u>. The Investor acknowledges and agrees that the Investor is purchasing the Purchased Units directly from Holdings. Investor became aware of this offering of the Purchased Units solely by means of direct contact from Parent or directly from Holdings as a result of a pre-existing, substantive relationship with Parent or Holdings, and/or their respective advisors (including, without limitation, attorneys, accountants, bankers, consultants and financial advisors), agents, control persons, representatives, Affiliates, directors, officers, managers, members, and/or employees, and/or the representatives of such Persons. The Purchased Units were offered to the Investor solely by direct contact between the Investor and Holdings, the Parent and/or their respective representatives. The Investor acknowledges that none of Parent or Holdings, or their respective representatives acted as investment advisor, broker or dealer to the Investor with respect to the Purchased Units. The Investor is not purchasing the Purchased Units as a result of any general or public solicitation or general advertising, or publicly disseminated advertisement, article, notice or other communication regarding the Purchased Units published in any newspaper, magazine or similar media or broadcast over television, radio or the internet or presented at any seminar or any other general solicitation or general advertisement, including any of the methods described in Section 502(c) of Regulation D under the Securities Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Other Representations or Warranties</u>. Except for the representations and warranties made by the Investor in this <u>Section 4</u>, in the Holdings LLCA, or in any certificate or other document delivered in connection with this Agreement or the Holdings LLCA, neither the Investor nor any other Person acting on its behalf makes any other express or implied representation or warranty pursuant to this Agreement with respect to the Investor or any of its Affiliates or their respective businesses, operations, properties, assets, liabilities, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects, notwithstanding the delivery or disclosure to Holdings or Parent of any documentation, forecasts or other information with respect to any one or more of the foregoing, and Holdings acknowledges the foregoing. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except for the representations and warranties made by the Investor in this Section 4, in the Holdings LLCA to which it is a party, or in any certificate or other document delivered in connection with this Agreement or the Holdings LLCA, neither the Investor nor any other Person makes or has made any express or implied representation or warranty to Holdings with respect to any oral or written information presented to Holdings in the course of the Backstop Subscription. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else in this Agreement to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement in any manner modifies, or limits Holdings' right to rely on, the representations and warranties made by the Investor (if applicable) or any other Person in the Purchase Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), or the certificates or other documents delivered in connection with the foregoing.

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<u>Section 5.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Representations and Warranties of Holdings</u>. Holdings represents and warrants to the Investor, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, as applicable:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Organization; Standing</u>. Holdings (A) is duly organized and validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware, with such limited liability company power and authority to own its properties and conduct its business; (B) is duly qualified as a foreign corporation for the transaction of business and is in good standing (where such concept exists) under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which it owns or leases properties or conducts any business so as to require such qualification, except, in the case of this clause (B), where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Capitalization</u>. The only issued and outstanding equity interests or warrants, options or other rights to acquire equity interests of Holdings authorized, issued and outstanding are, as of the date hereof, (A) 26,322,115.38 Class B Common Units issued and outstanding and held by Parent, (B) 75,000 Class A Convertible Preferred Units issued and outstanding and held in the aggregate by the BCP Investor and (C) 2,372,216.60 Class P Units issued and outstanding and held by the Class P Member, and, as of the Closing Date, the capitalization of Holdings shall be as set forth in the Transaction Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) The Purchased Units to be issued and sold by Holdings to the Investor hereunder have been duly and validly authorized and, when issued and delivered against payment therefor as provided herein, will be duly and validly issued and fully paid and non-assessable (to the extent such concepts are applicable); and the issuance of the Purchased Units is not subject to any preemptive rights, rights of first refusal or similar rights other than as set forth in the Holdings LLCA.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are not issued, reserved for issuance or outstanding (A) any securities or other equity securities of, or voting interests in, Holdings, (B) any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for securities or other equity securities of, or voting interests in Holdings, or (C) any warrants, calls, options rights, or other commitments or agreements to acquire any of the foregoing, except for (i) as set forth in the Holdings LLCA and (ii) 75,000 Class A Convertible Preferred Units which may be issued to the BCP Investor pursuant to the terms of that certain Amended and Restated Investment Agreement by and among Holdings, Parent, and the BCP Investor, dated as of March 6, 2025.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are no outstanding obligations of Holdings to (A) issue, deliver or sell, or cause to be issued, delivered or sold, any securities, other equity securities or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for securities or other equity securities of Holdings or (B) repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any such securities, except for (i) as set forth in the Holdings LLCA and (ii) 75,000 Class A Convertible Preferred Units which may be issued to the BCP Investor pursuant to the terms of that certain Amended and Restated Investment Agreement by and among Holdings, Parent, and the BCP Investor, dated as of March 6, 2025.

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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;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except for the Holdings LLCA, there are no outstanding equityholder agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other agreements or understandings in effect with respect to the voting or transfer of any equity interests or otherwise governing the terms of any equity interests of Holdings.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The relative designations, rights, preferences, powers, restrictions, and limitations relating to the Class A Convertible Preferred Units are set forth in the Holdings LLCA.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Authority;</u> <u>Non-contravention</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Holdings has all necessary limited liability company power and authority, as applicable, to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the Backstop Subscription. The execution, delivery and performance by Holdings of this Agreement, and the consummation of the Backstop Subscription, have been duly authorized by Holdings. No other action on the part of Holdings is necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance by Holdings of this Agreement and the consummation by Holdings of the Backstop Subscription, other than pursuant to this Section 5(c). This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Holdings and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery hereof by the Investor, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Holdings, enforceable against Holdings in accordance with its terms, except that such enforceability (A) may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and other similar Laws of general application affecting or relating to the enforcement of creditors' rights generally and (B) is subject to general principles of equity, whether considered in a proceeding at Law or in equity (the "<u>Bankruptcy and Equity Exception</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Backstop Subscription and the compliance by Holdings with this Agreement and the consummation of the Backstop Subscription will not conflict with or result in a breach or violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, (A) any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement or other agreement or instrument to which Holdings is a party or by which Holdings is bound or to which any of the Property or assets of Holdings is subject, (B) the certificate of formation or Holdings LLCA, or (C) any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body having jurisdiction over Holdings or any of their properties, except, in the case of clauses (A) and (C), for such defaults, breaches, or violations that would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Holdings is not (A) in violation of its organizational documents, (B) in violation of any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body having jurisdiction over Holdings or any of its properties, or (C) in default in the performance or observance of any obligation, agreement, covenant or condition contained in any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease or other agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it or any of its properties may be bound, except, for such violations or defaults as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Governmental Approvals</u>. No consent or approval of, or filing, license, permit or authorization, declaration or registration with, any Governmental Authority or any stock market or stock exchange is necessary for consummating the Backstop Subscription by Holdings, the performance by Holdings of its obligations hereunder and the consummation by Holdings of the Backstop Subscription contemplated by this Agreement other than such other consents, approvals, filings, licenses, permits, authorizations, declarations or registrations that, if not obtained, made or given, would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Legal Proceedings</u>. There are no legal or governmental proceedings pending to which Holdings, or to Holdings' knowledge, any executive officer, director or manager of Holdings, is a party or of which any Property of Holdings, or to Holdings' knowledge, any executive officer, director or manager of Holdings, is the subject which, if determined adversely to Holdings (or such officer, director or manager), would individually or in the aggregate reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and, to Holdings' knowledge, no such proceedings are threatened by any Governmental Authority or others.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Compliance with Laws; Permits</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Holdings possesses all licenses, certificates, permits and other authorizations issued by, and has made all declarations and filings with, the appropriate federal, state, local or foreign governmental or regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over Holdings that are necessary for the conduct of its businesses, except where the failure to possess or make the same would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and Holdings has not received written notice of any revocation or modification of any such license, certificate, permit or authorization, except where such revocation or modification would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Holdings is not, and is not owned or controlled by, nor, to the knowledge of Holdings, any director, manager, officer, employee acting on behalf of Holdings, is, or is owned or controlled by, a person that is, currently the subject or the target of any sanctions administered or enforced by the U.S. Government (including, without limitation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, or the U.S. Department of State and including, without limitation, the designation as a "specially designated national" or "blocked person"), the European Union, His Majesty's Treasury, the United Nations Security Council or other relevant sanctions authority (collectively, "<u>Sanctions</u>"), nor is Holdings located, organized or resident in a country or territory that is the subject or target of Sanctions including, without limitation, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, the Crimea region of Ukraine, the so-called Donetsk People's Republic and the so-called Luhansk People's Republic, the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, or any other covered region of Ukraine identified pursuant to Executive Order 14065, and Holdings will not directly or indirectly use the proceeds received from the sale of the Purchased Units, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any Subsidiary, joint venture partner or other person or entity (A) to fund or facilitate any activities of or business with any person, or in any country or territory, that, at the time of such funding, is the subject or the target of Sanctions, except to the extent as permitted under applicable Sanctions, or (B) in any other manner that will result in a violation by any person (including any person participating in the transaction, whether as underwriter, advisor, investor or otherwise) of Sanctions.

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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;(iii) Holdings has not, and is not, engaged in any transactions or dealings with any person, or in any country or territory, that at the time of the dealing or transaction is or was the subject or target of Sanctions, except to the extent as permitted under applicable Sanctions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; None of Holdings nor to the knowledge of Holdings, any director, manager, officer, agent, employee, affiliate or other person while acting on behalf of Holdings has (i) directly or indirectly made, offered, promised or authorized any unlawful contribution, gift, entertainment or other unlawful benefit or expense to any government official, including any officer or employee of a government or 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; (ii) made, offered, promised or authorized any direct or indirect unlawful payment to any government official; or (iii) violated or is in violation of any applicable provision of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, the Bribery Act 2010 of the United Kingdom or any other applicable anti-bribery or anti-corruption Law (collectively, the "<u>Anti-Corruption Laws</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Holdings has conducted its businesses in compliance in all material respects with applicable Anti-Corruption Laws and have instituted and maintained and continue to maintain policies and procedures reasonably designed to promote and achieve compliance with such Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The operations of Holdings are and have been conducted at all times in compliance in all material respects with the requirements of applicable anti-money laundering Laws, including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970, as amended by the USA PATRIOT ACT of 2001, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and the applicable anti-money laundering Laws of the various jurisdictions in which Holdings conducts business (collectively, the "<u>Money Laundering Laws</u>") and no action, suit or proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving Holdings, with respect to the Money Laundering Laws is pending or, to the knowledge of Holdings, threatened.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Tax Matters</u>. Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Holdings has prepared (or caused to be prepared) and timely filed (taking into account valid extensions of time within which to file) all Tax Returns required to be filed by it, and all such filed Tax Returns (taking into account all amendments thereto) are true, complete and accurate. All Taxes owed by Holdings that are due (whether or not shown on any Tax Return) have been timely paid except for Taxes which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings which have been adequately reserved against in accordance with GAAP. No examination or audit of any Tax Return relating to any Taxes or with respect to any Taxes due from or with respect to Holdings by any Taxing Authority is currently in progress or threatened in writing. Holdings is not a party to, any "reportable transaction" under Section 6011 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder.

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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;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Holdings has not constituted either a "distributing corporation" or a "controlled corporation" in a distribution of stock distributed in a transaction purported or intended to be governed in whole or in part by Section 355.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As of the date hereof, Holdings is classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and no election has been filed pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section 301.7701-3 with respect to Holdings to treat Holdings as an association taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Holdings has timely and property paid or have withheld and remitted to the appropriate Governmental Authority all material Taxes required to have been withheld and paid in connection with any amounts paid or owing to any employee, independent contractor, creditor, stockholder, or other third party. Holdings has complied with all information reporting and backup withholding provisions of applicable law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Holdings is not a party to or bound by a tax sharing agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Holdings is not a United States real property holding corporation within the meaning of Code §897(c)(2).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No closing agreement pursuant to Section 7121 of the Code (or any similar provisions of state, local or foreign Law) or any private letter rulings, technical advance memoranda or similar agreements or rulings with respect to Taxes has been entered into by or with respect to Parent or Holdings that still has any effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are no Liens in connection with Taxes (other than Taxes not yet due and payable upon any of the assets or properties of Holdings).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Rights Agreement; Anti-Takeover Provisions</u>. Holdings is not party to a stockholder rights agreement, equityholders rights agreement, "poison pill" or similar anti-takeover agreement or plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Absence of Material Changes</u>. Holdings has not sustained any material loss or interference with its business, whether or not covered by insurance, or from any labor dispute or court or governmental action, order or decree, and there has not been (A) any increase in the long-term debt of Holdings, or (B) any change or effect, or any development involving a prospective change or effect, in or affecting (1) the business, properties, general affairs, management, consolidated financial position, consolidated stockholders' equity or consolidated results of operations of Holdings, or (2) the ability of Holdings to perform its obligations under this Agreement, including the Backstop Subscription, or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and by the Purchase Agreement, the effect of which, in any such case, would be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Sale of Securities</u>. Assuming the accuracy of the representations and warranties set forth in Section 4, the offer of the Purchased Units and the transactions hereunder pursuant to this Agreement is exempt from the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. Without limiting the foregoing, Holdings has not or, to the knowledge of the Holdings, any other Person authorized by Holdings to act on its behalf, has engaged in a general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D of the Securities Act) of investors with respect to offers or sales of Class A Convertible Preferred Units, and none of Holdings or, to the knowledge of Holdings, any other Person authorized by Holdings to act on its behalf has made any offers or sales of any security or solicited any offers to buy any security, under circumstances that would cause the offering or issuance of Purchased Units to be integrated with prior offerings by Holdings for purposes of the Securities Act that would result in none of Regulation D or any other applicable exemption from registration under the Securities Act to be available, nor will Holdings take any action or steps that would cause the offering or issuance of Purchased Units to be integrated with other offerings by Holdings.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Status of Securities</u>. The Purchased Units to be issued pursuant to this Agreement and the Common Units to be issued upon conversion of the Purchased Units, have been duly authorized and reserved for issuance by all necessary limited liability company action of Holdings. The respective rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of the Class A Convertible Preferred Units and the Common Units are as stated in the Holdings LLCA.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Investment Company Act</u>. Holdings is not and, after giving effect to the Backstop Subscription, the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and the application of the proceeds, will not be an "investment company," as such term is defined in Section 3 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Real Property</u>. Holdings does not own or lease any real Property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Broker and Other Advisors</u>. No broker, investment banker, financial advisor or other Person is entitled to any broker's, finder's, financial advisor's or other similar fee or commission, or the reimbursement of expenses in connection therewith, in connection with the this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of Parent or Holdings, except for Persons, if any, whose fees and expenses will be paid by Parent, Holdings or any of their respective Subsidiaries.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Other Representations or Warranties</u>. Except for the representations and warranties made by Holdings in this Section 5, neither Holdings nor any other Person acting on its behalf makes any other express or implied representation or warranty pursuant to this Agreement with respect to the Purchased Units, the Common Units, Holdings or its businesses, operations, properties, assets, liabilities, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects, notwithstanding the delivery or disclosure to the Investor of any documentation, forecasts or other information with respect to any one or more of the foregoing, and the Investor acknowledges the foregoing. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except for the representations and warranties made by Holdings in this Section 5, or in any certificate or other document delivered in connection with this Agreement, neither Holdings nor any other Person makes or has made any express or implied representation or warranty to the Investor with respect to (a) any financial projection, forecast, estimate, budget or prospect information relating to Holdings or its businesses or (b) any oral or written information presented to the Investor in the course of its due diligence investigation of Holdings, the negotiation of this Agreement or the course of the Backstop Subscription or any other transactions or potential transactions involving Holdings and the Investor. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else in this Agreement to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement in any manner modifies, or limits the Investor's right to rely on, the representations and warranties made by Holdings or any other Person in the Purchase Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), or the certificates or other documents delivered in connection with the foregoing.

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<u>Section 6.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Certification of Purchased Units</u>. In accordance with the Holdings LLCA, all certificates representing issued and outstanding Purchased Units shall, in addition to any other legend required by applicable Law, bear a legend substantially in the following form:

THE UNITS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT AMONG THE COMPANY AND ITS MEMBERS, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE AT THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE COMPANY. NO TRANSFER, SALE, ASSIGNMENT, PLEDGE, HYPOTHECATION OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THE UNITS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE MADE EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT.

THE UNITS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR UNDER ANY OTHER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD, ASSIGNED, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT EFFECTIVE UNDER SUCH ACT AND LAWS, OR (B) PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION THEREUNDER.

<u>Section 7.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Conduct of Business</u>. Except (a) as expressly required by the terms of this Agreement, the Purchase Agreement or any other Transaction Document, (b) as required by applicable Law or order to which Holdings or any of its Subsidiaries is bound or as required by any Governmental Authority, or (c) with the prior written consent of the Investor (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), during the period from the date of this Agreement to the earlier of the Closing Date and the date on which this Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, Holdings shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use their commercially reasonable efforts to (i) carry on its business in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, and (ii) maintain in all material respects its respective assets, properties, business relationships, and goodwill with their respective employees, customers, suppliers and other business relations.

<u>Section 8.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Termination</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement shall terminate and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be abandoned prior to the Closing as follows (and only as follows): automatically, if and when the Purchase Agreement terminates in accordance with its terms.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In the event of termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 8(a)</u>, this Agreement shall forthwith become null and void and have no effect, without any liability on the part of any Party hereto; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the provisions of this <u>Section 8(b)</u> and <u>Section 9</u> hereof shall survive any termination of this Agreement; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that nothing contained herein shall release any Party from liability for claims arising from Fraud or willful breach of this Agreement.

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<u>Section 9.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Miscellaneous</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Notices</u>. All notices, requests and other communications to any party hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally, emailed (which is confirmed) or sent by overnight courier (providing proof of delivery) to the parties at the following addresses:

if to Holdings, to:

c/o ContextLogic Holdings, LLC

2648 International Blvd Ste 301

Oakland, CA 94601

Attention: Authorized Signatory

Email: [redacted]; [redacted]

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

McDermott, Will & Schulte LLP

919 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Attention: David A. Curtiss; Heidi Steele

Email: david.curtiss@srz.com; hsteele@mwe.com

if to the Investor to:

BCP Special Opportunities Fund III Originations LP

650 Madison Avenue, 23rd Floor

New York, New York 10022

Attention: Mark Ward; Edward Goldthorpe

Email: [redacted]; [redacted]

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Proskauer Rose LLP

Eleven Times Square

New York, NY 10036

Attention: Jonathan Gill

Email: jgill@proskauer.com

or such other address or email address as such party may hereafter specify by like notice to the other parties hereto. All such notices, requests and other communications shall be deemed received on the date of actual receipt by the recipient thereof if received prior to 5:00 p.m. local time in the place of receipt and such day is a Business Day in the place of receipt. Otherwise, any such notice, request or communication shall be deemed not to have been received until the next succeeding Business Day in the place of receipt.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Amendments and Waivers</u>. No provision of this Agreement, or any agreement or instrument by or among the Parties in connection with the Backstop Subscription, may be amended, supplemented or waived in any respect without a prior written agreement duly executed by (i) each of the Parties hereto and (ii) the Company. No failure to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right, power or privilege under this Agreement will operate as a waiver, nor will any single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder preclude the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. No waiver of any breach of any provision will be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other provision, nor will any waiver be implied from any course of dealing between the Parties. No extension of time for performance of any obligations or other acts hereunder or under any other agreement will be deemed to be an extension of the time for performance of any other obligations or any other acts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Expenses.</u> Except as otherwise expressly provided herein or in any other Transaction Document, each party shall bear and pay its own costs, fees and expenses, including reasonable and documented fees and disbursements of counsel, incurred by it in connection with this Agreement and the Transaction; provided that upon, and subject to, the Closing, Holdings shall reimburse the Investor for all reasonable and documented third party expenses incurred by the Investor in connection with the negotiation of this Agreement and the evaluation of the transaction contemplated thereby.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Non-Recourse Parties</u>. Notwithstanding anything that may be expressed or implied in this Agreement, by acceptance hereof, each of the Investor and Holdings covenants, acknowledges and agrees that (a) no person other than the Investor and Holdings shall have any obligation hereunder, (b) no recourse hereunder or under any documents or instruments delivered in connection herewith may be sought or had against any Non-Recourse Party, whether by the enforcement of any judgment or assessment or by any legal or equitable proceeding or by virtue of any statute, regulation or other applicable law and (c) no liability whatsoever will attach to, be imposed on or otherwise be incurred by any Non-Recourse Party in connection with this Agreement for any obligation of the Investor or Holdings under this Agreement or in connection with the Backstop Subscription, or any claim based on, in respect of or by reason of this Agreement or the Backstop Subscription; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that nothing in this <u>Section 9(d)</u> is intended or shall be construed to limit the contractual obligations of, or recourse against, any Person under the Purchase Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof or under any other agreement or instrument delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated thereby or hereby to which such Person is a party. This Agreement will automatically terminate in its entirety in the event that (1) the Company, any of its Affiliates or any Person claiming by, through or on behalf or for the benefit of any of them asserts in writing a claim against any Non-Recourse Party of the Investor with respect to this Agreement or the Backstop Subscription (each, a "<u>Prohibited Action</u>") and (2) the Company or its Affiliates, as applicable, does not dismiss, withdraw or retract such Prohibited Action within fifteen (15) Business Days following the date that the Company is notified in writing by the Investor that such action is a Prohibited Action (together with a reasonable explanation as to why such action constitutes a Prohibited Action).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Governing Law; Jurisdiction; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware applicable to contracts executed in and to be performed entirely within that State, regardless of the laws that might otherwise govern under any applicable conflict of Laws principles.

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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;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All actions arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be heard and determined in the Chancery Court located in the County of New Castle of the State of Delaware (or if the Chancery Court declines to accept jurisdiction over any action, any state or federal court located in the County of New Castle of the State of Delaware) and the parties hereto hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts in any such action and irrevocably waive the defense of an inconvenient forum or lack of jurisdiction to the maintenance of any such action. The consents to jurisdiction and venue set forth in this <u>Section 9(e)</u> shall not constitute general consents to service of process in the State of Delaware and shall have no effect for any purpose except as provided in this paragraph and shall not be deemed to confer rights on any Person other than the parties hereto. Each party hereto agrees that service of process upon such party in any action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be effective if notice is given by overnight courier at the address set forth in <u>Section 9(a)</u> of this Agreement. The parties hereto agree that a final judgment in any such action shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by applicable Law; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that nothing in the foregoing shall restrict any party's rights to seek any post-judgment relief regarding, or any appeal from, a final trial court judgment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE IT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY OF THE AGREEMENTS DELIVERED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (A) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (B) IT UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF SUCH WAIVER, (C) IT MAKES SUCH WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (D) IT HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVER AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS <u>SECTION 9(e)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Assignment; Successors and Assigns</u>. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement may not, without the prior written consent of the Parties and the Company, be assigned by operation of Law or otherwise, and any attempted assignment shall be null and void. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs, successors, permitted assigns and legal representatives.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u> </u><u>Third Party Beneficiaries</u>. Except for the rights specifically provided to the Company in this Agreement, no provision of this Agreement is intended to confer any rights, benefits, remedies or liabilities hereunder upon any Person other than the Parties and their respective successors and assigns. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company shall be an express third party beneficiary of (x) the rights granted to Holdings under this Agreement with respect to the Investor's obligation to cause the Purchase Price to be paid and the Backstop Subscription to be funded on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein and in the Purchase Agreement and (y) <u>Section 9(b)</u>, <u>Section 9(f)</u> and <u>Section 10</u> of this Agreement, provided, that, the Company shall only be entitled to enforce such rights in the event that either (i) the obligations of Abrams Capital Management, LLC or its Affiliates pursuant to the Other Backstop Agreements to which any of the foregoing is a party shall have been fully funded or (ii) the Company is concurrently seeking to enforce any such Other Backstop Agreements. The Investor acknowledges and agrees that (a) Holdings has delivered a copy of this Agreement to the Company and that the Company is relying on the obligations and commitments of the Investor hereunder in connection with the Company's decision to enter into the Purchase Agreement and (b) such third party beneficiary rights under this Agreement and the Purchase Agreement are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, and without those rights, the Company would not have entered into the Purchase Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Counterparts; Effectiveness</u>. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument. This Agreement shall become effective when each Party shall have received a counterpart hereof signed by all of the other Parties. Until and unless each Party has received a counterpart hereof signed by the other Parties, this Agreement shall have no effect and no Party shall have any right or obligation hereunder (whether by virtue of any other oral or written agreement or other communication). The exchange of a fully executed Agreement (in counterparts or otherwise) by electronic transmission in. PDF or other equivalent format or by facsimile shall be sufficient to bind the Parties to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Further Assurances</u>. Each Party shall do and perform or cause to be done and performed all further acts and shall execute and deliver all other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents as the other Party reasonably may request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Entire Agreement</u>. This Agreement, the Other Backstop Agreements, and the Purchase Agreement constitute the entire agreement among the Parties and the parties thereto with respect to the matters covered hereby and supersede all previous written, oral or implied understandings among them with respect to such matters.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Severability</u>. If any term, condition, or other provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of Law or public policy, all other terms, provisions and conditions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect. Upon such determination that any term, condition or other provision is invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law.

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<u>Section 10.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Specific Performance</u>. The Parties agree that irreparable damage for which monetary relief, even if available, would not be an adequate remedy, would occur in the event that any provision of this Agreement is not performed in accordance with its specific terms or is otherwise breached and no remedy at law would be adequate therefor. The Parties acknowledge and agree that (a) the Parties and the Company (if awarded specific performance of the obligations of Buyer to cause the Backstop Subscription to be funded in accordance with Section 15.10 of the Purchase Agreement) shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions, specific performance or other equitable relief to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof in the courts described in <u>Section 9(e)</u> without proof of irreparable harm or damages, the inadequacy of a remedy at law, or otherwise and each Party hereby waives any requirement for the securing or posting of any bond in connection with such remedy (in each case, subject to the terms and conditions of this <u>Section 10)</u> this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled under this Agreement and (b) the right of specific enforcement is an integral part of the Transaction and without that right, neither Holdings nor the Investor would have entered into this Agreement. The Parties agree that the Company is hereby made an express third party beneficiary of the rights granted to Holdings hereby and (if awarded specific performance of the obligations of Buyer to cause the Purchase Price to be paid and the Backstop Subscription to be funded in accordance with Section 15.10 of the Purchase Agreement) shall be entitled to specific performance of Holdings' obligation to cause the Purchase Price to be paid and the Backstop Subscription to be funded as required by this <u>Section 10</u>. The Parties agree not to assert that a remedy of specific enforcement is unenforceable, invalid, contrary to Law or inequitable for any reason, and agree not to assert that a remedy of monetary damages would provide an adequate remedy or that the Parties or the Company otherwise have an adequate remedy at Law. The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that any Party seeking an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in accordance with this <u>Section 10</u> shall not be required to provide any bond or other security in connection with any such order or injunction.

<u>Section 11.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Definitions.</u> As used herein, the following terms have the following meanings:

"<u>Action</u>" means any action, claim, suit, arbitration, investigation or proceeding, in each case by or before any Governmental Authority.

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

"<u>Agreement"</u> shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble herein.

"<u>Anti-Corruption Laws</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 5(f)(iv)</u> herein.

"<u>Backstop Subscription</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 1</u> herein.

"<u>Bankruptcy and Equity Exception"</u> shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 5(c)(i)</u> herein.

"<u>BCP Investor</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Holdings LLCA.

"<u>Business Day</u>" means a day other than Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York, New York, United States of America, are required to or may be closed.

"<u>Buyer Parties</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Purchase Agreement.

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"<u>Cap</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Class A Convertible Preferred Units</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Holdings LLCA.

"<u>Class P Member</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Holdings LLCA.

"<u>Class P Units</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Holdings LLCA.

"<u>Closing</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 3</u> herein.

"<u>Closing Date</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 3</u> herein.

"<u>Common Stock</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Common Units</u>" shall mean the Class B Common Units of Holdings.

"<u>Company</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Contract</u>" means any loan or credit agreement, indenture, debenture, note, bond, mortgage, deed of trust, lease, sublease, license, contract or other agreement.

"<u>Debt Financing</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Debt Financing Commitment</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Equity Financing</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Fraud</u>" means knowing and intentional common law fraud under Delaware law by a Person in the making of the representations and warranties set forth herein (in each case, subject to the express limitations and qualifications herein) and specifically excluding claims based on constructive knowledge, unjust enrichment, recklessness, negligent misrepresentation, constructive fraud, promissory fraud, unfair dealings fraud, any tort or any similar theory.

"<u>Governmental Authority</u>" means any government, court, regulatory or administrative agency, commission, arbitrator (public or private) or authority or other legislative, executive, or judicial governmental entity (in each case including any self-regulatory organization), whether federal, state, or local, domestic, foreign, or multinational.

"<u>Holdings</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble herein.

"<u>Holdings LLCA</u>" means the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement among Holdings and the members named therein.

"<u>Investor</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble herein.

"<u>Investor Material Adverse Effect</u>" means any effect, change, event or occurrence that would reasonably be expected to, individually or in the aggregate, prevent or materially delay or impair (i) the consummation by the Investor of any of is obligations under the Transaction on a timely basis or (ii) the ability of the Investor to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

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

"<u>Joinder Agreement</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Holdings LLCA.

"<u>Law</u>" means, collectively, all international, foreign, Federal, state and local statutes, treaties, rules, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative or judicial precedents or authorities and executive orders, including the interpretation or administration thereof by any Governmental Authority charged with the enforcement, interpretation or administration thereof, and all applicable administrative orders, directed duties, requests, licenses, authorizations any permits of, and agreements with, any Governmental Authority.

"<u>Lien</u>" means, with respect to any real, tangible, intangible or mixed Property or asset of any Person, any deed of trust, mortgage, lien, security interest, pledge, charge or encumbrance in the nature of security in respect of such real, tangible, intangible or mixed Property or asset, including the interests of a vendor or lessor under any conditional sale, capital lease or other title retention arrangement.

"<u>Material Adverse Effect</u>" means any event, change, circumstance or effect that, individually or in the aggregate, has had, or would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on (i) the business, assets, liabilities, results of operations or financial condition of Holdings, taken as a whole, or (ii) the ability of Holdings to perform their obligations under this Agreement on a timely basis, including the transactions hereunder, or to consummate the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents on a timely basis.

"<u>Members Schedule</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Holdings LLCA.

"<u>Money Laundering Laws"</u> shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5(f)(vi) herein.

"<u>Non-Recourse Party</u>" means, with respect to a Party, such Party's past, current or future Affiliates and its and their respective portfolio companies and its and their respective past, current or future direct or indirect directors, officers, employees, incorporators, members, partners, controlling persons, equityholders, agents, attorneys, advisors, representatives, successors and assigns, in each case which are not themselves Parties.

"<u>Order</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Other Backstop Agreement</u>" means any Backstop Agreement or similar agreement entered into concurrently with or after the date of this Agreement, by and among, on the one hand, Abrams Capital Partners I, L.P., Parent, Holdings, and/or their Affiliates, and, on the other hand, any Affiliate of either Abrams Capital Management, LLC or BC Partners Advisors. L.P., pursuant to which such investor agrees to purchase equity interests in Parent, Holdings, or one of their Affiliates in connection with a shortfall between the Rights Offering Amount and the actual amount of funds raised pursuant to the Rights Offering.

"<u>Parent</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Party</u>" or "<u>Parties</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble herein.

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"<u>Per Unit Subscription Price</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>recitals</u> herein.

"<u>Person</u>" means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, association, trust, unincorporated organization, or any other entity, including a Governmental Authority.

"<u>Primary Transaction Closing</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to the term "Closing" in the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Property</u>" means, as to any Person, all types of personal, tangible, intangible or mixed property owned by such Person whether or not included in the most recent balance sheet of such Person and its Subsidiaries under GAAP.

"<u>Purchase Agreement</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Purchase Price</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 1</u> herein.

"<u>Purchased Units</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 3</u> herein.

"<u>Rights</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Rights Offering</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Rights Offering Amount</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Sanctions</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 5(f)(ii)</u> herein.

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

"<u>Subsidiary</u>" when used with respect to any Person, means any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, trust or other entity of which (x) securities or other ownership interests representing more than 50% of the ordinary voting power (or, in the case of a partnership, more than 50% of the general partnership interests) or (y) sufficient voting rights to elect at least a majority of the board of directors or other governing body are, as of such date, owned by such Person or one or more Subsidiaries of such Person or by such Person and one or more Subsidiaries of such Person.

"<u>Tax</u>" or "<u>Taxes</u>" means all United States or non-United States federal, provincial, territorial, state, municipal, local or other taxes, imposts, and assessments in the nature of a tax including, without limitation, ad valorem, capital, capital stock, customs and import duties, disability, documentary stamp, employment, excise, franchise, gains, goods and services, gross income, gross receipts, income, intangible, inventory, license, mortgage recording, net income, occupation, payroll, personal property, production, profits, property, real property, escheat, abandoned, or unclaimed property obligation, alternative or add-on minimum, recording, rent, sales, social security, stamp, transfer, transfer gains, unemployment, use, value added, windfall profits, estimated, and withholding, together with any interest, additions, fines or penalties with respect thereto.

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"<u>Tax Return</u>" means any declaration, estimate, return, report, information statement, schedule, or other document (including any related or supporting information) with respect to Taxes that is filed or required to be filed with any Taxing Authority, including any attachment thereto and amendment thereof.

"<u>Taxing Authority</u>" means any Governmental Authority or any subdivision, agency, commission, or entity thereof or any quasi-governmental or private body having jurisdiction over the assessment, determination, collection or imposition of any Tax (including the IRS).

"<u>Transaction</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Transaction Documents</u>" means this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) and all other documents, certificates or agreements executed in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Transaction to be in effect at Closing.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.

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| **INVESTOR:** | **INVESTOR:** | **INVESTOR:** |
| BCP Special Opportunities Fund III Originations LP | BCP Special Opportunities Fund III Originations LP | BCP Special Opportunities Fund III Originations LP |
| By: BCP Special Opportunities Fund III GP LP, its general Partner | By: BCP Special Opportunities Fund III GP LP, its general Partner | By: BCP Special Opportunities Fund III GP LP, its general Partner |
| By: BCP SOF III GP, L.L.C., its general partner | By: BCP SOF III GP, L.L.C., its general partner | By: BCP SOF III GP, L.L.C., its general partner |
| By: | /s/ Edward Goldthorpe | /s/ Edward Goldthorpe |
|  | Name:<br>| Edward Goldthorpe |
|  | Title:<br>| Authorized Signatory |
| **HOLDINGS:** | **HOLDINGS:** | **HOLDINGS:** |
| ContextLogic Holdings, LLC | ContextLogic Holdings, LLC | ContextLogic Holdings, LLC |
| By: ContextLogic LLC, its Managing Member | By: ContextLogic LLC, its Managing Member | By: ContextLogic LLC, its Managing Member |
| By: ContextLogic Holdings Inc., its Managing Member | By: ContextLogic Holdings Inc., its Managing Member | By: ContextLogic Holdings Inc., its Managing Member |
| By: | /s/ Mark Ward | /s/ Mark Ward |
|  | Name:<br>| Mark Ward |
|  | Title:<br>| President |

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## Exhibit 10.2

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**Exhibit 10.2**<br>

#### BACKSTOP AGREEMENT (ABRAMS)

This **BACKSTOP AGREEMENT** (this "<u>Agreement</u>") is dated as of December 8, 2025 and is made and entered into by and between ContextLogic Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation ("<u>Parent</u>"), and Abrams Capital Partners I, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the "<u>Investor</u>"). The Investor and Parent are sometimes referred to herein as a "<u>Party</u>" and collectively as the "<u>Parties</u>". Defined terms shall have the respective meanings set forth in <u>Section 11</u>.

#### W I T N E S S E T H:

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**WHEREAS**, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, US Salt Parent Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "<u>Company</u>"), ContextLogic Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("<u>Holdings</u>"), Parent and certain other parties, have entered into a Purchase Agreement (the "<u>Purchase Agreement</u>") in connection with the purchase of the Company (the "<u>Transaction</u>");

**WHEREAS**, Holdings is a direct or indirect wholly-owned Subsidiary of Parent;

**WHEREAS**, to fund a portion of the cash purchase price to be paid by Parent pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Parent intends to distribute certain rights (the "<u>Rights</u>") to each holder of record of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("<u>Common Stock</u>") (such distribution, the "<u>Rights Offering</u>"), which Rights will entitle the holders thereof, collectively, to purchase, on a pro rata basis (as calculated in accordance with their respective record ownership of Common Stock on the record date) at the election of each holder, Common Stock in an aggregate amount of $115,000,000.00 (the "<u>Rights Offering Amount</u>"); and

**WHEREAS**, in order to facilitate the Transaction, in the event the Rights Offering is not fully subscribed as of the expiration of the Rights Offering Period, the Investor desires to purchase from Parent, and Parent desires to sell to the Investor, Common Stock on the terms and conditions set forth herein for an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,570,900 (the "<u>Cap</u>") at a price of $8.00 per share of Common Stock (the "<u>Per Share Subscription Price</u>").

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

<u>Section 1.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Backstop Subscription.</u> Subject to the expiration of the Rights Offering Period, the terms and conditions of the Rights Offering which shall be subject to the prior written approval of the Investor (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) and shall be customary for offerings of this type, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereof, the Investor irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to and shall purchase, and Parent irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to and shall issue and sell to the Investor, a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the quotient of (A) (i) the product of 1.366% <u>multiplied</u> <u>by</u> (ii) the difference between (x) the Rights Offering Amount, minus (y) the dollar amount of proceeds from the Rights Offering actually received by Parent prior to (and that remain available to Parent at) or substantially concurrently with Primary Transaction Closing (such product, the "<u>Purchase Price</u>") <u>divided</u> <u>by</u> (B) the Per Share Subscription Price, for an amount in cash equal to the Purchase Price (the "<u>Backstop Subscription</u>"). For the avoidance of doubt, in no event will the Purchase Price exceed the Cap. The proceeds from the Backstop Subscription shall be used solely by Parent to fund Parent's cash payments at the Primary Transaction Closing pursuant to Section 3.02 of the Purchase Agreement and for no other purpose; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that, to the extent (and solely to the extent) necessary to permit Holdings to make the payments that Holdings is required to make on its or Parent's behalf at the Primary Transaction Closing pursuant to Section 3.02(a) of the Purchase Agreement, upon receipt of the cash proceeds from the Backstop Subscription, Parent may and shall contribute the applicable portion of such proceeds to Holdings in respect of such obligations.

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<u>Section 2.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Conditions to the Obligations of the Parties</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The obligation of the Investor to consummate the Backstop Subscription and fund the Purchase Price shall be subject to the satisfaction on or prior to the Closing Date of each of the following conditions (which may be waived in whole or in part by the Investor in its sole discretion):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (A) the Rights Offering shall have occurred (but, for the avoidance of doubt, without regard to the success thereof) and Parent shall have consummated any subscriptions validly submitted pursuant to the Rights Offering in accordance with the terms thereof, (B) all of the conditions to the Primary Transaction Closing as set forth in Article X of the Purchase Agreement shall have been satisfied or waived in writing by Holdings (other than those that by their nature are to be satisfied at the Primary Transaction Closing by the delivery of documents or taking of actions) and the Primary Transaction Closing shall be required to occur (or to have occurred) pursuant to Section 3.01 of the Purchase Agreement, and (C) the Debt Financing shall have been funded, or will be funded at the Primary Transaction Closing if the Equity Financing is funded at the Primary Transaction Closing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Purchase Agreement (A) shall not have been terminated, (B) shall not have been amended without the Investor's prior written consent (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) and (C) shall not have had any of the closing conditions therein for the benefit of the Buyer Parties (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) waived without the Investor's prior written consent if (and only if) both (1) the failure of such closing condition to be satisfied was not the fault of any Abrams Investor (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) or any Affiliate thereof and (2) such amendment or the waiver of such closing condition increases the Investor's obligations or liabilities hereunder;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; no Governmental Authority shall have enacted, promulgated, issued, entered, or enforced any Order or Law after the date hereof enjoining, restraining, or prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement that is then in effect; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent and Holdings shall, substantially concurrently with the completion of the Backstop Subscription, consummate the Transaction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The obligation of Parent to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby shall be subject to the satisfaction on or prior to the Closing Date of the following condition (which may be waived in whole or in part by Parent in its sole discretion): the substantially concurrent consummation of the Transaction.

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<u>Section 3.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Closing</u>. The closing of the Backstop Subscription (the "<u>Closing</u>") shall take place prior to, but substantially simultaneously with, the Primary Transaction Closing at the offices of McDermott Will & Schulte LLP at 919 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022 (the date on which the Closing occurs, the "<u>Closing Date</u>"). At least two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, Parent shall provide the Investor with a notice certifying the number of shares of Common Stock to be purchased hereunder (the "<u>Purchased Shares</u>") and the resultant aggregate Purchase Price therefor. At the Closing, (i) the Investor shall deliver to Parent the Purchase Price by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account or accounts designated in writing by Parent at least two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, and (ii) Parent shall deliver the Purchased Shares to the Investor, or to a custodian designated by the Investor in writing at least two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date.

<u>Section 4.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Representations and Warranties of the Investor</u>. The Investor represents and warrants to Holdings, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, as applicable:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Organization; Standing</u>. The Investor is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of its jurisdiction of organization and has all requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its business as presently conducted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Authority;</u> <u>Non-contravention</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Investor has all necessary limited partnership power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the Backstop Subscription. The execution, delivery and performance by the Investor of this Agreement and the consummation by the Investor of the Backstop Subscription have been duly authorized and approved by all necessary action on the part of the Investor. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Investor and, assuming due authorization, execution, and delivery hereof by Parent, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Investor, enforceable against the Investor in accordance with its terms, except that such enforceability may be limited by the Bankruptcy and Equity Exception.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Investor, nor the consummation of the Backstop Subscription by the Investor, nor performance or compliance by the Investor with any of the terms or provisions hereof or thereof, will (A) conflict with or violate any provision of the constituting documents of the Investor or (B) violate any Law or judgment applicable to the Investor or (C) violate or constitute a default (or constitute an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would violate or constitute a default) under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any Contract to which the Investor is a party or accelerate the Investor's obligations under any such Contract, except, in the case of clauses (B) and (C), as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have an Investor Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Governmental Approvals</u>. No consent or approval of, or filing, license, permit or authorization, declaration or registration with, any Governmental Authority is necessary for the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Investor, the performance by the Investor of its obligations hereunder and the consummation by the Investor of the Backstop Subscription, other than such other consents, approvals, filings, licenses, permits, authorizations, declarations or registrations that, if not obtained, made or given, would not, individually or in the aggregate, be material to the Investor's ability to consummate the Backstop Subscription.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Litigation</u>. As of the date of this Agreement, there are no actions pending or, to the knowledge of the Investor, threatened in writing against the Investor that seek to enjoin, or would reasonably be expected to have the effect of preventing or making illegal, any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Purchase Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Broker</u>. No agent, broker, investment banker, financial advisor or other firm or Person is entitled to any broker's, finder's, financial advisor's or other similar fee or any other commission or similar fee, or the reimbursement of expenses in connection therewith, in connection with the Backstop Subscription based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of the Investor or any of its Affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Sufficient Funds</u>. The Investor has the financial capability to perform its obligations to fund the Backstop Subscription and pay the Purchase Price when required under this Agreement, including uncalled capital contributions or other immediately available funds in cash in excess of the Cap under this Agreement. The Purchase Price (together with all other investments of the Investor in Parent and its Subsidiaries) is no more than the maximum amount the Investor is permitted to invest in any one portfolio investment pursuant to the terms of its organizational or governing documents or otherwise, and the Investor's payment of the Purchase Price and its consummation of the Backstop Subscription will not violate any other fund concentration limits or similar restrictions applicable to the Investor (or no such restrictions exist). As of the Closing, the Investor will have available funds necessary to pay the Purchase Price and consummate the purchase of the Common Stock. All funds necessary for the Investor to fund the Backstop Subscription and pay the Purchase Price shall be available to the Investor for so long as this Agreement shall remain in effect in accordance with the terms hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Arm's-Length Transaction</u>. The Investor is acting solely in the capacity of an arm's length contractual counterparty to Parent with respect to the Backstop Subscription.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No "</u><u>Bad Actor" Disqualification</u>. The Investor has not taken any of the actions set forth in, and is subject to, the disqualification provisions of Rule 506(d)(1) of the Securities Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Purchase for Investment</u>. The Investor acknowledges that the offer and sale of the Purchased Shares has not been registered under the Securities Act or under any state or other applicable securities Laws. The Investor (a) acknowledges that it is acquiring the Purchased Shares pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act solely for investment with no intention to resale or distribute any of the foregoing to any Person, (b) will not sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of the Purchased Shares, except in compliance with the registration requirements or exemption provisions of the Securities Act and any other applicable securities Laws, (c) has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters and in investments of this type that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of its investment in the Purchased Shares and of making an informed investment decision, (d) is an "accredited investor" (as that term is defined by Rule 501 of the Securities Act) and (e) (1) has reviewed the information that it considers necessary or appropriate to make an informed investment decision with respect to the Purchased Shares, (2) has had an opportunity to discuss with Parent the intended business and financial affairs of Parent and to obtain information necessary to verify the information furnished to it or to which it had access and (3) can bear the economic risk of (i) an investment in the Purchased Shares indefinitely and (ii) a total loss in respect of such investment. The Investor has such knowledge and experience in business and financial matters so as to enable it to understand and evaluate the risks of, and form an investment decision with respect to its investment in the Purchased Shares.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No General Solicitation</u>. The Investor acknowledges and agrees that the Investor is purchasing the Purchased Shares directly from Parent. Investor became aware of this offering of the Purchased Shares solely by means of direct contact from Parent as a result of a pre-existing, substantive relationship with Parent or its advisors (including, without limitation, attorneys, accountants, bankers, consultants and financial advisors), agents, control persons, representatives, Affiliates, directors, officers, managers, members, and/or employees, and/or the representatives of such Persons. The Purchased Shares were offered to the Investor solely by direct contact between the Investor and Parent and/or its representatives. The Investor acknowledges that none of Parent or its representatives acted as investment advisor, broker or dealer to the Investor with respect to the Purchased Shares. The Investor is not purchasing the Purchased Shares as a result of any general or public solicitation or general advertising, or publicly disseminated advertisement, article, notice or other communication regarding the Purchased Shares published in any newspaper, magazine or similar media or broadcast over television, radio or the internet or presented at any seminar or any other general solicitation or general advertisement, including any of the methods described in Section 502(c) of Regulation D under the Securities Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Other Representations or Warranties</u>. Except for the representations and warranties made by the Investor in this <u>Section 4</u> or in any certificate or other document delivered in connection with this Agreement, neither the Investor nor any other Person acting on its behalf makes any other express or implied representation or warranty pursuant to this Agreement with respect to the Investor or any of its Affiliates or their respective businesses, operations, properties, assets, liabilities, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects, notwithstanding the delivery or disclosure to Parent of any documentation, forecasts or other information with respect to any one or more of the foregoing, and Parent acknowledges the foregoing. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except for the representations and warranties made by the Investor in this <u>Section 4</u> or in any certificate or other document delivered in connection with this Agreement, neither the Investor nor any other Person makes or has made any express or implied representation or warranty to Parent with respect to any oral or written information presented to Parent in the course of the Backstop Subscription. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else in this Agreement to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement in any manner modifies, or limits Parent's right to rely on, the representations and warranties made by the Investor (if applicable) or any other Person in the Purchase Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), or the certificates or other documents delivered in connection with the foregoing.

<u>Section 5.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Representations and Warranties of Parent</u>. Parent represents and warrants to the Investor, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Organization; Standing</u>. Parent (A) is duly organized and validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware, with such corporate power and authority to own its properties and conduct its business; (B) is duly qualified as a foreign corporation for the transaction of business and is in good standing (where such concept exists) under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which it owns or leases properties or conducts any business so as to require such qualification, except, in the case of this clause (B), where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Capitalization</u>. As of the date hereof, the authorized capital stock of Parent consists of 3,000,000,000 shares of Common Stock and 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share ("<u>Parent Preferred Stock</u>"), of which, as of December 1, 2025, (i) 26,720,952 shares of Common Stock were issued and outstanding, (ii) no shares of Parent Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding, (iii) 3,949,805 shares of Common Stock were available for future issuance under the Parent equity plans, (iv) 364,379 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of outstanding options to purchase shares of Common Stock, (v) 323,767 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance in settlement of outstanding restricted stock units and (viii) no other shares of Common Stock or shares of Parent Preferred Stock or other voting securities of Parent were issued, available or reserved for issuance or outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Purchased Shares have been duly and validly authorized and, when issued and delivered against payment therefor as provided herein, will be duly and validly issued and fully paid and non-assessable (to the extent such concepts are applicable); and the issuance of the Purchased Shares is not subject to any preemptive rights, rights of first refusal or similar rights.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as disclosed in any reports and other documents required to be filed by Parent with the Securities Exchange Commission under the Securities Act, there are no outstanding equityholder agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other agreements or understandings in effect to which Parent is a party with respect to the voting or transfer of any equity interests or otherwise governing the terms of any equity interests of Parent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Authority;</u> <u>Non-contravention</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent has all necessary corporate power and authority, as applicable, to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the Backstop Subscription. The execution, delivery and performance by Parent of this Agreement, and the consummation of the Backstop Subscription, have been duly authorized by Parent. No other action on the part of Parent is necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance by Parent of this Agreement and the consummation by Parent of the Backstop Subscription, other than pursuant to this <u>Section 5(c)</u>. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Parent and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery hereof by the Investor, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Parent, enforceable against Parent in accordance with its terms, except that such enforceability (A) may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and other similar Laws of general application affecting or relating to the enforcement of creditors' rights generally and (B) is subject to general principles of equity, whether considered in a proceeding at Law or in equity (the "<u>Bankruptcy and Equity Exception</u>").<br>

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Backstop Subscription and the compliance by Parent with this Agreement and the consummation of the Backstop Subscription will not conflict with or result in a breach or violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, (A) any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement or other agreement or instrument to which Parent is a party or by which Parent is bound or to which any of the Property or assets of Parent is subject, (B) the certificate of incorporation or bylaws of Parent, or (C) any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body having jurisdiction over Parent or any of their properties, except, in the case of clauses (A) and (C), for such defaults, breaches, or violations that would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent is not (A) in violation of its organizational documents, (B) in violation of any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body having jurisdiction over Parent or any of its properties, or (C) in default in the performance or observance of any obligation, agreement, covenant or condition contained in any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease or other agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it or any of its properties may be bound, except, for such violations or defaults as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Governmental Approvals</u>. No consent or approval of, or filing, license, permit or authorization, declaration or registration with, any Governmental Authority or any stock market or stock exchange is necessary for consummating the Backstop Subscription by Parent, the performance by Parent of its obligations hereunder and the consummation by Parent of the Backstop Subscription contemplated by this Agreement other than such other consents, approvals, filings, licenses, permits, authorizations, declarations or registrations that, if not obtained, made or given, would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Legal Proceedings</u>. There are no legal or governmental proceedings pending to which Parent, or to Parent's knowledge, any executive officer, director or manager of Parent, is a party or of which any Property of Parent, or to Parent's knowledge, any executive officer, director or manager of Parent, is the subject which, if determined adversely to Parent (or such officer, director or manager), would individually or in the aggregate reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and, to Parent's knowledge, no such proceedings are threatened by any Governmental Authority or others.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Compliance with Laws; Permits</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent possesses all licenses, certificates, permits and other authorizations issued by, and has made all declarations and filings with, the appropriate federal, state, local or foreign governmental or regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over Parents that are necessary for the conduct of its businesses, except where the failure to possess or make the same would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and Parents has not received written notice of any revocation or modification of any such license, certificate, permit or authorization, except where such revocation or modification would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent is not, and is not owned or controlled by, nor, to the knowledge of Parent, any director, manager, officer, employee acting on behalf of Parent, is, or is owned or controlled by, a person that is, currently the subject or the target of any sanctions administered or enforced by the U.S. Government (including, without limitation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, or the U.S. Department of State and including, without limitation, the designation as a "specially designated national" or "blocked person"), the European Union, His Majesty's Treasury, the United Nations Security Council or other relevant sanctions authority (collectively, "<u>Sanctions</u>"), nor is Parent located, organized or resident in a country or territory that is the subject or target of Sanctions including, without limitation, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, the Crimea region of Ukraine, the so-called Donetsk People's Republic and the so-called Luhansk People's Republic, the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, or any other covered region of Ukraine identified pursuant to Executive Order 14065, and Parent will not directly or indirectly use the proceeds received from the sale of the Purchased Shares, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any Subsidiary, joint venture partner or other person or entity (A) to fund or facilitate any activities of or business with any person, or in any country or territory, that, at the time of such funding, is the subject or the target of Sanctions, except to the extent as permitted under applicable Sanctions, or (B) in any other manner that will result in a violation by any person (including any person participating in the transaction, whether as underwriter, advisor, investor or otherwise) of Sanctions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent has not, and is not, engaged in any transactions or dealings with any person, or in any country or territory, that at the time of the dealing or transaction is or was the subject or target of Sanctions, except to the extent as permitted under applicable Sanctions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; None of Parent nor to the knowledge of Parent, any director, manager, officer, agent, employee, affiliate or other person while acting on behalf of Parent has (i) directly or indirectly made, offered, promised or authorized any unlawful contribution, gift, entertainment or other unlawful benefit or expense to any government official, including any officer or employee of a government or 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; (ii) made, offered, promised or authorized any direct or indirect unlawful payment to any government official; or (iii) violated or is in violation of any applicable provision of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, the Bribery Act 2010 of the United Kingdom or any other applicable anti-bribery or anti-corruption Law (collectively, the "<u>Anti-Corruption Laws</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent has conducted its businesses in compliance in all material respects with applicable Anti-Corruption Laws and have instituted and maintained and continue to maintain policies and procedures reasonably designed to promote and achieve compliance with such Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The operations of Parent are and have been conducted at all times in compliance in all material respects with the requirements of applicable anti-money laundering laws, including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970, as amended by the USA PATRIOT ACT of 2001, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and the applicable anti-money laundering Laws of the various jurisdictions in which Parent conducts business (collectively, the "<u>Money Laundering Laws</u>") and no action, suit or proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving Parent, with respect to the Money Laundering Laws is pending or, to the knowledge of Parent, threatened.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Tax Matters</u>. Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent has prepared (or caused to be prepared) and timely filed (taking into account valid extensions of time within which to file) all Tax Returns required to be filed by it, and all such filed Tax Returns (taking into account all amendments thereto) are true, complete and accurate. All Taxes owed by Parent that are due (whether or not shown on any Tax Return) have been timely paid except for Taxes which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings which have been adequately reserved against in accordance with GAAP. No examination or audit of any Tax Return relating to any Taxes or with respect to any Taxes due from or with respect to Parent by any Taxing Authority is currently in progress or threatened in writing. Parent is not a party to, any "reportable transaction" under Section 6011 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent has not constituted either a "distributing corporation" or a "controlled corporation" in a distribution of stock distributed in a transaction purported or intended to be governed in whole or in part by Section 355.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As of the date hereof, Parent is classified as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Since January 1, 2018, there has not been an "ownership change" (as defined in Section 382(g) of the Code) with respect to Parent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent has timely and property paid or have withheld and remitted to the appropriate Governmental Authority all material Taxes required to have been withheld and paid in connection with any amounts paid or owing to any employee, independent contractor, creditor, stockholder, or other third party. Parent has complied with all information reporting and backup withholding provisions of applicable law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent is not a party to or bound by a tax sharing agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent is not a United States real property holding corporation within the meaning of Code §897(c)(2).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No closing agreement pursuant to Section 7121 of the Code (or any similar provisions of state, local or foreign Law) or any private letter rulings, technical advance memoranda or similar agreements or rulings with respect to Taxes has been entered into by or with respect to Parent or Holdings that still has any effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are no Liens in connection with Taxes (other than Taxes not yet due and payable upon any of the assets or properties of Parent).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) <u>No Rights Agreement; Anti-Takeover Provisions</u>. Other than the transfer restrictions in Article XIV of Parent's Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Parent is not party to a stockholder rights agreement, equityholders rights agreement, "poison pill" or similar anti-takeover agreement or plan.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Absence of Material Changes</u>. Parent has not sustained any material loss or interference with its business, whether or not covered by insurance, or from any labor dispute or court or governmental action, order or decree, and there has not been (A) any increase in the long-term debt of Parent, or (B) any change or effect, or any development involving a prospective change or effect, in or affecting (1) the business, properties, general affairs, management, consolidated financial position, consolidated stockholders' equity or consolidated results of operations of Parent, or (2) the ability of Parent to perform its obligations under this Agreement, including the Backstop Subscription, or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and by the Purchase Agreement, the effect of which, in any such case, would be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Sale of Securities</u>. Assuming the accuracy of the representations and warranties set forth in <u>Section 4</u>, the offer of the Purchased Shares and the transactions hereunder pursuant to this Agreement is exempt from the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. Without limiting the foregoing, Parent has not or, to the knowledge of the Parent, any other Person authorized by Parent to act on its behalf, has engaged in a general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D of the Securities Act) of investors with respect to offers or sales of Common Stock, and none of Parent or, to the knowledge of Parent, any other Person authorized by Parent to act on its behalf has made any offers or sales of any security or solicited any offers to buy any security, in each case, under circumstances that would cause the offering or issuance of the Purchased Shares to be integrated with prior offerings by Parent for purposes of the Securities Act that would result in none of Regulation D or any other applicable exemption from registration under the Securities Act to be available, nor will Parent take any action or steps that would cause the offering or issuance of the Purchased Shares to be integrated with other offerings by Parent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Status of Securities</u>. The Purchased Shares to be issued pursuant to this Agreement have been duly authorized and reserved for issuance by all necessary corporate action of Parent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Investment Company Act</u>. Parent is not and, after giving effect to the Backstop Subscription, the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and the application of the proceeds, will not be an "investment company," as such term is defined in Section 3 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Real Property</u>. Parent does not own or lease any real Property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Broker and Other Advisors</u>. No broker, investment banker, financial advisor or other Person is entitled to any broker's, finder's, financial advisor's or other similar fee or commission, or the reimbursement of expenses in connection therewith, in connection with the this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of Parent or Holdings, except for Persons, if any, whose fees and expenses will be paid by Parent, Holdings or any of their respective Subsidiaries.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Other Representations or Warranties</u>. Except for the representations and warranties made by Parent in this <u>Section 5</u>, neither Parent nor any other Person acting on its behalf makes any other express or implied representation or warranty pursuant to this Agreement with respect to the Purchased Shares or its businesses, operations, properties, assets, liabilities, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects, notwithstanding the delivery or disclosure to the Investor of any documentation, forecasts or other information with respect to any one or more of the foregoing, and the Investor acknowledges the foregoing. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except for the representations and warranties made by Parent in this <u>Section 5</u>, or in any certificate or other document delivered in connection with this Agreement, neither Parent nor any other Person makes or has made any express or implied representation or warranty to the Investor with respect to (a) any financial projection, forecast, estimate, budget or prospect information relating to Parent or its businesses or (b) any oral or written information presented to the Investor in the course of its due diligence investigation of Parent, the negotiation of this Agreement or the course of the Backstop Subscription or any other transactions or potential transactions involving Parent and the Investor. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else in this Agreement to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement in any manner modifies, or limits the Investor's right to rely on, the representations and warranties made by Parent or any other Person in the Purchase Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), or the certificates or other documents delivered in connection with the foregoing.

<u>Section 6.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Certification of Purchased Shares</u>. All certificates representing issued and outstanding Purchased Shares shall, in addition to any other legend required by applicable Law, bear a legend substantially in the following form:

"THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED (THE "CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION"), OF THE CORPORATION CONTAINS RESTRICTIONS PROHIBITING THE TRANSFER (AS DEFINED IN THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION) OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF THE CORPORATION (INCLUDING THE CREATION OR GRANT OF CERTAIN OPTIONS, RIGHTS AND WARRANTS) WITHOUT THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION (THE "BOARD") OR A COMMITTEE THEREOF IF SUCH TRANSFER AFFECTS THE PERCENTAGE OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF THE CORPORATION (WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 382 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE") AND THE TREASURY REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER) THAT IS TREATED AS OWNED BY A 4.9-PERCENT STOCKHOLDER (AS DEFINED IN THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION). IF THE TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS ARE VIOLATED, THEN THE TRANSFER WILL BE VOID AB INITIO AND THE PURPORTED TRANSFEREE OF THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK WILL BE REQUIRED TO TRANSFER EXCESS SECURITIES (AS DEFINED IN THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION) TO THE CORPORATION'S AGENT. IN THE EVENT OF A TRANSFER WHICH DOES NOT INVOLVE SECURITIES OF THE CORPORATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE ("SECURITIES") BUT WHICH WOULD VIOLATE THE TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS, THE PURPORTED TRANSFEREE (OR THE RECORD OWNER) OF THE SECURITIES THAT VIOLATE THE TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS WILL BE REQUIRED TO TRANSFER SUFFICIENT SECURITIES PURSUANT TO THE TERMS PROVIDED FOR IN THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO CAUSE THE 4.9-PERCENT STOCKHOLDER TO NO LONGER BE IN VIOLATION OF THE TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS. THE CORPORATION WILL FURNISH WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE HOLDER OF RECORD OF THIS CERTIFICATE A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION CONTAINING THE ABOVE-REFERENCED TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE CORPORATION AT ITS PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS."

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<u>Section 7.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Conduct of Business</u>. Except (a) as expressly required by the terms of this Agreement, the Purchase Agreement or any other Transaction Document, (b) as required by applicable Law or order to which Parent or any of its Subsidiaries is bound or as required by any Governmental Authority or (c) with the prior written consent of the Investor (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), during the period from the date of this Agreement to the earlier of the Closing Date and the date on which this Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, Parent shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use their commercially reasonable efforts to (i) carry on its business in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and (ii) maintain in all material respects its respective assets, properties, business relationships, and goodwill with their respective employees, customers, suppliers and other business relations.

<u>Section 8.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Termination</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This Agreement shall terminate and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be abandoned prior to the Closing as follows (and only as follows): automatically, if the Purchase Agreement terminates in accordance with its terms.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In the event of termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 8(a)</u>, this Agreement shall forthwith become null and void and have no effect, without any liability on the part of any Party hereto; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the provisions of this <u>Section 8(b)</u> and <u>Section 9</u> hereof shall survive any termination of this Agreement; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that nothing contained herein shall release any Party from liability for claims arising from Fraud or willful breach of this Agreement.

<u>Section 9.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Miscellaneous</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Notices</u>. All notices, requests and other communications to any party hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally, emailed (which is confirmed) or sent by overnight courier (providing proof of delivery) to the parties at the following addresses:

if to Parent, to:

ContextLogic Holdings Inc.

2648 International Blvd Ste 301

Oakland, CA 94601

Attention: President, Corporate Secretary

Email: [redacted]; [redacted]

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with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

McDermott, Will & Schulte LLP

919 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Attention: David A. Curtiss; Heidi Steele

Email: david.curtiss@srz.com; hsteele@mwe.com

if to the Investor to:

c/o Abrams Capital

222 Berkeley Street, 21st Floor

Boston, MA 02116

Attention: Alison Bomberg

Email: [redacted]; [redacted]

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Ropes & Gray LLP

Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02199-3600

Attention: Sarah Schaffer Raux

Email: sarah.schafferraux@ropesgray.com

or such other address or email address as such party may hereafter specify by like notice to the other parties hereto. All such notices, requests and other communications shall be deemed received on the date of actual receipt by the recipient thereof if received prior to 5:00 p.m. local time in the place of receipt and such day is a Business Day in the place of receipt. Otherwise, any such notice, request or communication shall be deemed not to have been received until the next succeeding Business Day in the place of receipt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Amendments and Waivers</u>. No provision of this Agreement, or any agreement or instrument by or among the Parties in connection with the Backstop Subscription, may be amended, supplemented, or waived in any respect without a prior written agreement duly executed by (i) each of the Parties hereto and (ii) the Company. No failure to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right, power or privilege under this Agreement will operate as a waiver, nor will any single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder preclude the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. No waiver of any breach of any provision will be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other provision, nor will any waiver be implied from any course of dealing between the Parties. No extension of time for performance of any obligations or other acts hereunder or under any other agreement will be deemed to be an extension of the time for performance of any other obligations or any other acts

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Expenses.</u> Except as otherwise expressly provided herein or in any other Transaction Document, each party shall bear and pay its own costs, fees and expenses, including reasonable and documented fees and disbursements of counsel, incurred by it in connection with this Agreement and the Transaction; provided that upon, and subject to, the Closing, Parent shall reimburse, or cause any of its Subsidiaries to reimburse, the Investor for all reasonable and documented third party expenses incurred by the Investor in connection with the negotiation of this Agreement and the evaluation of the transaction contemplated thereby.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Non-Recourse Parties</u>. Notwithstanding anything that may be expressed or implied in this Agreement, by acceptance hereof, each of the Investor and Parent covenants, acknowledges and agrees that (a) no person other than the Investor and Parent shall have any obligation hereunder, (b) no recourse hereunder or under any documents or instruments delivered in connection herewith may be sought or had against any Non-Recourse Party, whether by the enforcement of any judgment or assessment or by any legal or equitable proceeding or by virtue of any statute, regulation or other applicable law and (c) no liability whatsoever will attach to, be imposed on or otherwise be incurred by any Non-Recourse Party in connection with this Agreement for any obligation of the Investor or Parent under this Agreement or in connection with the Backstop Subscription, or any claim based on, in respect of or by reason of this Agreement or the Backstop Subscription; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that nothing in this <u>Section 9(d)</u> is intended or shall be construed to limit the contractual obligations of, or recourse against, any Person under the Purchase Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof or under any other agreement or instrument delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated thereby or hereby to which such Person is a party. This Agreement will automatically terminate in its entirety in the event that (1) the Company, any of its Affiliates or any Person claiming by, through or on behalf or for the benefit of any of them asserts in writing a claim against any Non-Recourse Party of the Investor with respect to this Agreement or the Backstop Subscription (each, a "<u>Prohibited Action</u>") and (2) the Company or its Affiliates, as applicable, does not dismiss, withdraw or retract such Prohibited Action within fifteen (15) Business Days following the date that the Company is notified in writing by the Investor that such action is a Prohibited Action (together with a reasonable explanation as to why such action constitutes a Prohibited Action).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Governing Law; Jurisdiction; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware applicable to contracts executed in and to be performed entirely within that State, regardless of the laws that might otherwise govern under any applicable conflict of Laws principles.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All actions arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be heard and determined in the Chancery Court located in the County of New Castle of the State of Delaware (or if the Chancery Court declines to accept jurisdiction over any action, any state or federal court located in the County of New Castle of the State of Delaware) and the parties hereto hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts in any such action and irrevocably waive the defense of an inconvenient forum or lack of jurisdiction to the maintenance of any such action. The consents to jurisdiction and venue set forth in this <u>Section 9(e)</u> shall not constitute general consents to service of process in the State of Delaware and shall have no effect for any purpose except as provided in this paragraph and shall not be deemed to confer rights on any Person other than the parties hereto. Each party hereto agrees that service of process upon such party in any action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be effective if notice is given by overnight courier at the address set forth in <u>Section 9(a)</u> of this Agreement. The parties hereto agree that a final judgment in any such action shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by applicable Law; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that nothing in the foregoing shall restrict any party's rights to seek any post-judgment relief regarding, or any appeal from, a final trial court judgment.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE IT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY OF THE AGREEMENTS DELIVERED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (A) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (B) IT UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF SUCH WAIVER, (C) IT MAKES SUCH WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (D) IT HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVER AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS <u>SECTION 9(e)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Assignment; Successors and Assigns</u>. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement may not, without the prior written consent of the Parties and the Company, be assigned by operation of Law or otherwise, and any attempted assignment shall be null and void. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs, successors, permitted assigns and legal representatives.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Third Party Beneficiaries</u>. Except for the rights specifically provided to the Company in this Agreement, no provision of this Agreement is intended to confer any rights, benefits, remedies or liabilities hereunder upon any Person other than the Parties and their respective successors and assigns. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company shall be an express third party beneficiary of (x) the rights granted to Parent under this Agreement with respect to the Investor's obligation to cause the Purchase Price to be paid and the Backstop Subscription to be funded on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein and in the Purchase Agreement and (y) <u>Section 9(b)</u>, <u>Section 9(f)</u> and <u>Section 10</u> of this Agreement, <u>provided</u>, that, the Company shall only be entitled to enforce such rights in the event that either (i) the obligations of BCP Special Opportunities Funds III Originations LP or its Affiliates pursuant to the Other Backstop Agreements to which any of the foregoing is a party shall have been fully funded or (ii) the Company is concurrently seeking to enforce any such Other Backstop Agreements. The Investor acknowledges and agrees that (a) Parent has delivered a copy of this Agreement to the Company and that the Company is relying on the obligations and commitments of the Investor hereunder in connection with the Company's decision to enter into the Purchase Agreement and (b) such third party beneficiary rights under this Agreement and the Purchase Agreement are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, and without those rights, the Company would not have entered into the Purchase Agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Counterparts; Effectiveness</u>. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument. This Agreement shall become effective when each Party shall have received a counterpart hereof signed by all of the other Parties. Until and unless each Party has received a counterpart hereof signed by the other Parties, this Agreement shall have no effect and no Party shall have any right or obligation hereunder (whether by virtue of any other oral or written agreement or other communication). The exchange of a fully executed Agreement (in counterparts or otherwise) by electronic transmission in. PDF or other equivalent format or by facsimile shall be sufficient to bind the Parties to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Further Assurances</u>. Each Party shall do and perform or cause to be done and performed all further acts and shall execute and deliver all other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents as the other Party reasonably may request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Entire Agreement</u>. This Agreement, the Other Backstop Agreements, and the Purchase Agreement constitute the entire agreement among the Parties and the parties thereto with respect to the matters covered hereby and supersede all previous written, oral or implied understandings among them with respect to such matters.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Severability</u>. If any term, condition, or other provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of Law or public policy, all other terms, provisions and conditions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect. Upon such determination that any term, condition or other provision is invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law.

<u>Section 10.</u> <u>Specific Performance</u>. The Parties agree that irreparable damage for which monetary relief, even if available, would not be an adequate remedy, would occur in the event that any provision of this Agreement is not performed in accordance with its specific terms or is otherwise breached and no remedy at law would be adequate therefor. The Parties acknowledge and agree that (a) the Parties and the Company (if awarded specific performance of the obligations of Buyer to cause the Backstop Subscription to be funded in accordance with Section 15.10 of the Purchase Agreement) shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions, specific performance or other equitable relief to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof in the courts described in <u>Section 9(e)</u> without proof of irreparable harm or damages, the inadequacy of a remedy at law or otherwise and each Party hereby waives any requirement for the securing or posting of any bond in connection with such remedy (in each case, subject to the terms and conditions of this <u>Section 10)</u> this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled under this Agreement and (b) the right of specific enforcement is an integral part of the Transaction and without that right, neither Parent nor the Investor would have entered into this Agreement. The Parties agree that the Company is hereby made an express third party beneficiary of the rights granted to Parent hereby and (if awarded specific performance of the obligations of Buyer to cause the Purchase Price to be paid and the Backstop Subscription to be funded in accordance with Section 15.10 of the Purchase Agreement) shall be entitled to specific performance of Holdings' obligation to cause the Purchase Price to be paid and the Backstop Subscription to be funded as required by this <u>Section 10</u>. The Parties agree not to assert that a remedy of specific enforcement is unenforceable, invalid, contrary to Law or inequitable for any reason, and agree not to assert that a remedy of monetary damages would provide an adequate remedy or that the Parties or the Company otherwise have an adequate remedy at Law. The Parties acknowledge and agree that any Party seeking an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in accordance with this <u>Section 10</u> shall not be required to provide any bond or other security in connection with any such order or injunction.

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<u>Section 11.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Definitions.</u> As used herein, the following terms have the following meanings:

"<u>Action</u>" means any action, claim, suit, arbitration, investigation or proceeding, in each case by or before any Governmental Authority.

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

"<u>Agreement"</u> shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble herein.

"<u>Anti-Corruption Laws</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 5(f)(iv)</u> herein.

"<u>Backstop Subscription</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 1</u> herein.

"<u>Bankruptcy and Equity Exception"</u> shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 5(c)(i)</u> herein.

"<u>Business Day</u>" means a day other than Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York, New York, United States of America, are required to or may be closed.

"<u>Buyer Parties</u>" shall have meaning ascribed to it in the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Cap</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Closing</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 3</u> herein.

"<u>Closing Date</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 3</u> herein.

"<u>Common Stock</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Company</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Contract</u>" means any loan or credit agreement, indenture, debenture, note, bond, mortgage, deed of trust, lease, sublease, license, contract or other agreement.

"<u>Debt Financing</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Debt Financing Commitment</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Equity Financing</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Purchase Agreement.

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"<u>Fraud</u>" means knowing and intentional common law fraud under Delaware law by a Person in the making of the representations and warranties set forth herein (in each case, subject to the express limitations and qualifications herein) and specifically excluding claims based on constructive knowledge, unjust enrichment, recklessness, negligent misrepresentation, constructive fraud, promissory fraud, unfair dealings fraud, any tort or any similar theory.

"<u>Governmental Authority</u>" means any government, court, regulatory or administrative agency, commission, arbitrator (public or private) or authority or other legislative, executive, or judicial governmental entity (in each case including any self-regulatory organization), whether federal, state, or local, domestic, foreign, or multinational.

"<u>Holdings"</u> shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble herein.

"<u>Investor"</u> shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble herein.

"<u>Investor Material Adverse Effect</u>" means any effect, change, event or occurrence that would reasonably be expected to, individually or in the aggregate, prevent or materially delay or impair (i) the consummation by the Investor of any of is obligations under the Transaction on a timely basis or (ii) the ability of the Investor to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

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

"<u>Law</u>" means, collectively, all international, foreign, Federal, state and local statutes, treaties, rules, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative or judicial precedents or authorities and executive orders, including the interpretation or administration thereof by any Governmental Authority charged with the enforcement, interpretation or administration thereof, and all applicable administrative orders, directed duties, requests, licenses, authorizations any permits of, and agreements with, any Governmental Authority.

"<u>Lien</u>" means, with respect to any real, tangible, intangible or mixed Property or asset of any Person, any deed of trust, mortgage, lien, security interest, pledge, charge or encumbrance in the nature of security in respect of such real, tangible, intangible or mixed Property or asset, including the interests of a vendor or lessor under any conditional sale, capital lease or other title retention arrangement.

"<u>Material Adverse Effect</u>" means any event, change, circumstance or effect that, individually or in the aggregate, has had, or would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on (i) the business, assets, liabilities, results of operations or financial condition of Parent, taken as a whole, or (ii) the ability of Parent to perform their obligations under this Agreement on a timely basis, including the transactions hereunder, or to consummate the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents on a timely basis.

"<u>Money Laundering Laws"</u> shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 5(f)(vi)</u> herein.

"<u>Non-Recourse Party</u>" means, with respect to a Party, such Party's past, current or future Affiliates and its and their respective portfolio companies and its and their respective past, current or future direct or indirect directors, officers, employees, incorporators, members, partners, controlling persons, equityholders, agents, attorneys, advisors, representatives, successors and assigns, in each case which are not themselves Parties.

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"<u>Order</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Other Backstop Agreement</u>" means any Backstop Agreement or similar agreement entered into concurrently with or after the date of this Agreement, by and among, on the one hand, Parent, Holdings, and/or their Affiliates, and, on the other hand, any Affiliate of either Abrams Capital Management, LLC or BC Partners Advisors. L.P., pursuant to which such investor agrees to purchase equity interests in Parent, Holdings, or one of their Affiliates in connection with a shortfall between the Rights Offering Amount and the actual amount of funds raised pursuant to the Rights Offering.

"<u>Parent</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble herein.

"<u>Party</u>" or "<u>Parties</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble herein.

"<u>Per Share Subscription Price</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Person</u>" means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, association, trust, unincorporated organization, or any other entity, including a Governmental Authority.

"<u>Primary Transaction Closing</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to the term "Closing" in the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Property</u>" means, as to any Person, all types of personal, tangible, intangible or mixed property owned by such Person whether or not included in the most recent balance sheet of such Person and its Subsidiaries under GAAP.

"<u>Purchase Agreement</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Purchase Price</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 1</u> herein.

"<u>Purchased Shares</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 3</u> herein.

"<u>Rights</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Rights Offering</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Rights Offering Amount</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Sanctions</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 5(f)(ii)</u> herein.

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

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"<u>Subsidiary</u>" when used with respect to any Person, means any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, trust or other entity of which (x) securities or other ownership interests representing more than 50% of the ordinary voting power (or, in the case of a partnership, more than 50% of the general partnership interests) or (y) sufficient voting rights to elect at least a majority of the board of directors or other governing body are, as of such date, owned by such Person or one or more Subsidiaries of such Person or by such Person and one or more Subsidiaries of such Person.

"<u>Tax</u>" or "<u>Taxes</u>" means all United States or non-United States federal, provincial, territorial, state, municipal, local or other taxes, imposts, and assessments in the nature of a tax including, without limitation, ad valorem, capital, capital stock, customs and import duties, disability, documentary stamp, employment, excise, franchise, gains, goods and services, gross income, gross receipts, income, intangible, inventory, license, mortgage recording, net income, occupation, payroll, personal property, production, profits, property, real property, escheat, abandoned, or unclaimed property obligation, alternative or add-on minimum, recording, rent, sales, social security, stamp, transfer, transfer gains, unemployment, use, value added, windfall profits, estimated, and withholding, together with any interest, additions, fines or penalties with respect thereto.

"<u>Tax Return</u>" means any declaration, estimate, return, report, information statement, schedule, or other document (including any related or supporting information) with respect to Taxes that is filed or required to be filed with any Taxing Authority, including any attachment thereto and amendment thereof.

"<u>Taxing Authority</u>" means any Governmental Authority or any subdivision, agency, commission, or entity thereof or any quasi-governmental or private body having jurisdiction over the assessment, determination, collection or imposition of any Tax (including the IRS).

"<u>Transaction</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Transaction Documents</u>" means this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements (as such term is defined in the Purchase Agreement) and all other documents, certificates or agreements executed in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Transaction to be in effect at Closing.

*[Signature page follows]*

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.

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| INVESTOR: | INVESTOR: | INVESTOR: |
| ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS I, L.P. | ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS I, L.P. | ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS I, L.P. |
| By:  | Abrams Capital Management, L.P., | Abrams Capital Management, L.P., |
|  | its investment manager | its investment manager |
| By:  | Abrams Capital Management, LLC, | Abrams Capital Management, LLC, |
|  | its general partner | its general partner |
| By: | /s/ David Abrams | /s/ David Abrams |
|  | Name: | David Abrams |
|  | Title: | Managing Member |

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[*Signature Page to Backstop Agreement*]

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.

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| **PARENT:** | **PARENT:** | **PARENT:** |
| CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC. | CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC. | CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC. |
| By: | /s/ Mark Ward | /s/ Mark Ward |
|  | Name: | Mark Ward |
|  | Title: <br>| President |

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[*Signature Page to Backstop Agreement*]

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## Exhibit 10.3

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#### Exhibit 10.3<br>

#### BACKSTOP AGREEMENT (ABRAMS)

This **BACKSTOP AGREEMENT** (this "<u>Agreement</u>") is dated as of December 8, 2025, and is made and entered into by and between ContextLogic Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation ("<u>Parent</u>"), and Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the "<u>Investor</u>"). The Investor and Parent are sometimes referred to herein as a "<u>Party</u>" and collectively as the "<u>Parties</u>". Defined terms shall have the respective meanings set forth in <u>Section 11</u>.

#### W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, US Salt Parent Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "<u>Company</u>"), ContextLogic Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("<u>Holdings</u>"), Parent and certain other parties, have entered into a Purchase Agreement (the "<u>Purchase Agreement</u>") in connection with the purchase of the Company (the "<u>Transaction</u>");

**WHEREAS**, Holdings is a direct or indirect wholly-owned Subsidiary of Parent;

**WHEREAS**, to fund a portion of the cash purchase price to be paid by Parent pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Parent intends to distribute certain rights (the "<u>Rights</u>") to each holder of record of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("<u>Common Stock</u>") (such distribution, the "<u>Rights Offering</u>"), which Rights will entitle the holders thereof, collectively, to purchase, on a pro rata basis (as calculated in accordance with their respective record ownership of Common Stock on the record date) at the election of each holder, Common Stock in an aggregate amount of $115,000,000.00 (the "<u>Rights Offering Amount</u>"); and

**WHEREAS**, in order to facilitate the Transaction, in the event the Rights Offering is not fully subscribed as of the expiration of the Rights Offering Period, the Investor desires to purchase from Parent, and Parent desires to sell to the Investor, Common Stock on the terms and conditions set forth herein for an aggregate amount not to exceed $21,429,100 (the "<u>Cap</u>") at a price of $8.00 per share of Common Stock (the "<u>Per Share Subscription Price</u>").

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

<u>Section 1.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Backstop Subscription.</u> Subject to the expiration of the Rights Offering Period, the terms and conditions of the Rights Offering which shall be subject to the prior written approval of the Investor (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) and shall be customary for offerings of this type, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereof, the Investor irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to and shall purchase, and Parent irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to and shall issue and sell to the Investor, a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the quotient of (A) (i) the product of 18.634% <u>multiplied</u> <u>by</u> (ii) the difference between (x) the Rights Offering Amount, minus (y) the dollar amount of proceeds from the Rights Offering actually received by Parent prior to (and that remain available to Parent at) or substantially concurrently with Primary Transaction Closing (such product, the "<u>Purchase Price</u>") <u>divided</u> <u>by</u> (B) the Per Share Subscription Price, for an amount in cash equal to the Purchase Price (the "<u>Backstop Subscription</u>"). For the avoidance of doubt, in no event will the Purchase Price exceed the Cap. The proceeds from the Backstop Subscription shall be used solely by Parent to fund Parent's cash payments at the Primary Transaction Closing pursuant to Section 3.02 of the Purchase Agreement and for no other purpose; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that, to the extent (and solely to the extent) necessary to permit Holdings to make the payments that Holdings is required to make on its or Parent's behalf at the Primary Transaction Closing pursuant to Section 3.02(a) of the Purchase Agreement, upon receipt of the cash proceeds from the Backstop Subscription, Parent may and shall contribute the applicable portion of such proceeds to Holdings in respect of such obligations.

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<u>Section 2.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Conditions to the Obligations of the Parties</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The obligation of the Investor to consummate the Backstop Subscription and fund the Purchase Price shall be subject to the satisfaction on or prior to the Closing Date of each of the following conditions (which may be waived in whole or in part by the Investor in its sole discretion):

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (A) the Rights Offering shall have occurred (but, for the avoidance of doubt, without regard to the success thereof) and Parent shall have consummated any subscriptions validly submitted pursuant to the Rights Offering in accordance with the terms thereof, (B) all of the conditions to the Primary Transaction Closing as set forth in Article X of the Purchase Agreement shall have been satisfied or waived in writing by Holdings (other than those that by their nature are to be satisfied at the Primary Transaction Closing by the delivery of documents or taking of actions) and the Primary Transaction Closing shall be required to occur (or to have occurred) pursuant to Section 3.01 of the Purchase Agreement, and (C) the Debt Financing shall have been funded, or will be funded at the Primary Transaction Closing if the Equity Financing is funded at the Primary Transaction Closing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Purchase Agreement (A) shall not have been terminated, (B) shall not have been amended without the Investor's prior written consent (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) and (C) shall not have had any of the closing conditions therein for the benefit of the Buyer Parties (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) waived without the Investor's prior written consent if (and only if) both (1) the failure of such closing condition to be satisfied was not the fault of any Abrams Investor (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) or any Affiliate thereof and (2) such amendment or the waiver of such closing condition increases the Investor's obligations or liabilities hereunder;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; no Governmental Authority shall have enacted, promulgated, issued, entered, or enforced any Order or Law after the date hereof enjoining, restraining, or prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement that is then in effect; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent and Holdings shall, substantially concurrently with the completion of the Backstop Subscription, consummate the Transaction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The obligation of Parent to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby shall be subject to the satisfaction on or prior to the Closing Date of the following condition (which may be waived in whole or in part by Parent in its sole discretion): the substantially concurrent consummation of the Transaction.

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<u>Section 3.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Closing</u>. The closing of the Backstop Subscription (the "<u>Closing</u>") shall take place prior to, but substantially simultaneously with, the Primary Transaction Closing at the offices of McDermott Will & Schulte LLP at 919 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022 (the date on which the Closing occurs, the "<u>Closing Date</u>"). At least two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, Parent shall provide the Investor with a notice certifying the number of shares of Common Stock to be purchased hereunder (the "<u>Purchased Shares</u>") and the resultant aggregate Purchase Price therefor. At the Closing, (i) the Investor shall deliver to Parent the Purchase Price by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account or accounts designated in writing by Parent at least two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, and (ii) Parent shall deliver the Purchased Shares to the Investor, or to a custodian designated by the Investor in writing at least two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date.

<u>Section 4.</u> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Representations and Warranties of the Investor</u>. The Investor represents and warrants to Holdings, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, as applicable:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Organization; Standing</u>. The Investor is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of its jurisdiction of organization and has all requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its business as presently conducted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Authority;</u> <u>Non-contravention</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Investor has all necessary limited partnership power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the Backstop Subscription. The execution, delivery and performance by the Investor of this Agreement and the consummation by the Investor of the Backstop Subscription have been duly authorized and approved by all necessary action on the part of the Investor. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Investor and, assuming due authorization, execution, and delivery hereof by Parent, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Investor, enforceable against the Investor in accordance with its terms, except that such enforceability may be limited by the Bankruptcy and Equity Exception.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Investor, nor the consummation of the Backstop Subscription by the Investor, nor performance or compliance by the Investor with any of the terms or provisions hereof or thereof, will (A) conflict with or violate any provision of the constituting documents of the Investor or (B) violate any Law or judgment applicable to the Investor or (C) violate or constitute a default (or constitute an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would violate or constitute a default) under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any Contract to which the Investor is a party or accelerate the Investor's obligations under any such Contract, except, in the case of clauses (B) and (C), as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have an Investor Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Governmental Approvals</u>. No consent or approval of, or filing, license, permit or authorization, declaration or registration with, any Governmental Authority is necessary for the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Investor, the performance by the Investor of its obligations hereunder and the consummation by the Investor of the Backstop Subscription, other than such other consents, approvals, filings, licenses, permits, authorizations, declarations or registrations that, if not obtained, made or given, would not, individually or in the aggregate, be material to the Investor's ability to consummate the Backstop Subscription.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Litigation</u>. As of the date of this Agreement, there are no actions pending or, to the knowledge of the Investor, threatened in writing against the Investor that seek to enjoin, or would reasonably be expected to have the effect of preventing or making illegal, any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Purchase Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Broker</u>. No agent, broker, investment banker, financial advisor or other firm or Person is entitled to any broker's, finder's, financial advisor's or other similar fee or any other commission or similar fee, or the reimbursement of expenses in connection therewith, in connection with the Backstop Subscription based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of the Investor or any of its Affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Sufficient Funds</u>. The Investor has the financial capability to perform its obligations to fund the Backstop Subscription and pay the Purchase Price when required under this Agreement, including uncalled capital contributions or other immediately available funds in cash in excess of the Cap under this Agreement. The Purchase Price (together with all other investments of the Investor in Parent and its Subsidiaries) is no more than the maximum amount the Investor is permitted to invest in any one portfolio investment pursuant to the terms of its organizational or governing documents or otherwise, and the Investor's payment of the Purchase Price and its consummation of the Backstop Subscription will not violate any other fund concentration limits or similar restrictions applicable to the Investor (or no such restrictions exist). As of the Closing, the Investor will have available funds necessary to pay the Purchase Price and consummate the purchase of the Common Stock. All funds necessary for the Investor to fund the Backstop Subscription and pay the Purchase Price shall be available to the Investor for so long as this Agreement shall remain in effect in accordance with the terms hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Arm's-Length Transaction</u>. The Investor is acting solely in the capacity of an arm's length contractual counterparty to Parent with respect to the Backstop Subscription.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No "</u><u>Bad Actor" Disqualification</u>. The Investor has not taken any of the actions set forth in, and is subject to, the disqualification provisions of Rule 506(d)(1) of the Securities Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Purchase for Investment</u>. The Investor acknowledges that the offer and sale of the Purchased Shares has not been registered under the Securities Act or under any state or other applicable securities Laws. The Investor (a) acknowledges that it is acquiring the Purchased Shares pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act solely for investment with no intention to resale or distribute any of the foregoing to any Person, (b) will not sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of the Purchased Shares, except in compliance with the registration requirements or exemption provisions of the Securities Act and any other applicable securities Laws, (c) has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters and in investments of this type that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of its investment in the Purchased Shares and of making an informed investment decision, (d) is an "accredited investor" (as that term is defined by Rule 501 of the Securities Act) and (e) (1) has reviewed the information that it considers necessary or appropriate to make an informed investment decision with respect to the Purchased Shares, (2) has had an opportunity to discuss with Parent the intended business and financial affairs of Parent and to obtain information necessary to verify the information furnished to it or to which it had access and (3) can bear the economic risk of (i) an investment in the Purchased Shares indefinitely and (ii) a total loss in respect of such investment. The Investor has such knowledge and experience in business and financial matters so as to enable it to understand and evaluate the risks of, and form an investment decision with respect to its investment in the Purchased Shares.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No General Solicitation</u>. The Investor acknowledges and agrees that the Investor is purchasing the Purchased Shares directly from Parent. Investor became aware of this offering of the Purchased Shares solely by means of direct contact from Parent as a result of a pre-existing, substantive relationship with Parent or its advisors (including, without limitation, attorneys, accountants, bankers, consultants and financial advisors), agents, control persons, representatives, Affiliates, directors, officers, managers, members, and/or employees, and/or the representatives of such Persons. The Purchased Shares were offered to the Investor solely by direct contact between the Investor and Parent and/or its representatives. The Investor acknowledges that none of Parent or its representatives acted as investment advisor, broker or dealer to the Investor with respect to the Purchased Shares. The Investor is not purchasing the Purchased Shares as a result of any general or public solicitation or general advertising, or publicly disseminated advertisement, article, notice or other communication regarding the Purchased Shares published in any newspaper, magazine or similar media or broadcast over television, radio or the internet or presented at any seminar or any other general solicitation or general advertisement, including any of the methods described in Section 502(c) of Regulation D under the Securities Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Other Representations or Warranties</u>. Except for the representations and warranties made by the Investor in this <u>Section 4</u> or in any certificate or other document delivered in connection with this Agreement, neither the Investor nor any other Person acting on its behalf makes any other express or implied representation or warranty pursuant to this Agreement with respect to the Investor or any of its Affiliates or their respective businesses, operations, properties, assets, liabilities, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects, notwithstanding the delivery or disclosure to Parent of any documentation, forecasts or other information with respect to any one or more of the foregoing, and Parent acknowledges the foregoing. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except for the representations and warranties made by the Investor in this <u>Section 4</u> or in any certificate or other document delivered in connection with this Agreement, neither the Investor nor any other Person makes or has made any express or implied representation or warranty to Parent with respect to any oral or written information presented to Parent in the course of the Backstop Subscription. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else in this Agreement to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement in any manner modifies, or limits Parent's right to rely on, the representations and warranties made by the Investor (if applicable) or any other Person in the Purchase Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), or the certificates or other documents delivered in connection with the foregoing.

<u>Section 5.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Representations and Warranties of Parent</u>. Parent represents and warrants to the Investor, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, that:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Organization; Standing</u>.Parent (A) is duly organized and validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware, with such corporate power and authority to own its properties and conduct its business; (B) is duly qualified as a foreign corporation for the transaction of business and is in good standing (where such concept exists) under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which it owns or leases properties or conducts any business so as to require such qualification, except, in the case of this clause (B), where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Capitalization</u>.As of the date hereof, the authorized capital stock of Parent consists of 3,000,000,000 shares of Common Stock and 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share ("<u>Parent Preferred Stock</u>"), of which, as of December 1, 2025, (i) 26,720,952 shares of Common Stock were issued and outstanding, (ii) no shares of Parent Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding, (iii) 3,949,805 shares of Common Stock were available for future issuance under the Parent equity plans, (iv) 364,379 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of outstanding options to purchase shares of Common Stock, (v) 323,767 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance in settlement of outstanding restricted stock units and (viii) no other shares of Common Stock or shares of Parent Preferred Stock or other voting securities of Parent were issued, available or reserved for issuance or outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Purchased Shares have been duly and validly authorized and, when issued and delivered against payment therefor as provided herein, will be duly and validly issued and fully paid and non-assessable (to the extent such concepts are applicable); and the issuance of the Purchased Shares is not subject to any preemptive rights, rights of first refusal or similar rights.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Except as disclosed in any reports and other documents required to be filed by Parent with the Securities Exchange Commission under the Securities Act, there are no outstanding equityholder agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other agreements or understandings in effect to which Parent is a party with respect to the voting or transfer of any equity interests or otherwise governing the terms of any equity interests of Parent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Authority;</u> <u>Non-contravention</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent has all necessary corporate power and authority, as applicable, to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the Backstop Subscription. The execution, delivery and performance by Parent of this Agreement, and the consummation of the Backstop Subscription, have been duly authorized by Parent. No other action on the part of Parent is necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance by Parent of this Agreement and the consummation by Parent of the Backstop Subscription, other than pursuant to this <u>Section 5(c)</u>. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Parent and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery hereof by the Investor, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Parent, enforceable against Parent in accordance with its terms, except that such enforceability (A) may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and other similar Laws of general application affecting or relating to the enforcement of creditors' rights generally and (B) is subject to general principles of equity, whether considered in a proceeding at Law or in equity (the "<u>Bankruptcy and Equity Exception</u>").

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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;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Backstop Subscription and the compliance by Parent with this Agreement and the consummation of the Backstop Subscription will not conflict with or result in a breach or violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, (A) any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement or other agreement or instrument to which Parent is a party or by which Parent is bound or to which any of the Property or assets of Parent is subject, (B) the certificate of incorporation or bylaws of Parent, or (C) any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body having jurisdiction over Parent or any of their properties, except, in the case of clauses (A) and (C), for such defaults, breaches, or violations that would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent is not (A) in violation of its organizational documents, (B) in violation of any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body having jurisdiction over Parent or any of its properties, or (C) in default in the performance or observance of any obligation, agreement, covenant or condition contained in any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease or other agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it or any of its properties may be bound, except, for such violations or defaults as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Governmental Approvals</u>. No consent or approval of, or filing, license, permit or authorization, declaration or registration with, any Governmental Authority or any stock market or stock exchange is necessary for consummating the Backstop Subscription by Parent, the performance by Parent of its obligations hereunder and the consummation by Parent of the Backstop Subscription contemplated by this Agreement other than such other consents, approvals, filings, licenses, permits, authorizations, declarations or registrations that, if not obtained, made or given, would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. <u>Legal Proceedings</u>. There are no legal or governmental proceedings pending to which Parent, or to Parent's knowledge, any executive officer, director or manager of Parent, is a party or of which any Property of Parent, or to Parent's knowledge, any executive officer, director or manager of Parent, is the subject which, if determined adversely to Parent (or such officer, director or manager), would individually or in the aggregate reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and, to Parent's knowledge, no such proceedings are threatened by any Governmental Authority or others.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Compliance with Laws; Permits</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent possesses all licenses, certificates, permits and other authorizations issued by, and has made all declarations and filings with, the appropriate federal, state, local or foreign governmental or regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over Parents that are necessary for the conduct of its businesses, except where the failure to possess or make the same would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and Parents has not received written notice of any revocation or modification of any such license, certificate, permit or authorization, except where such revocation or modification would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent is not, and is not owned or controlled by, nor, to the knowledge of Parent, any director, manager, officer, employee acting on behalf of Parent, is, or is owned or controlled by, a person that is, currently the subject or the target of any sanctions administered or enforced by the U.S. Government (including, without limitation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, or the U.S. Department of State and including, without limitation, the designation as a "specially designated national" or "blocked person"), the European Union, His Majesty's Treasury, the United Nations Security Council or other relevant sanctions authority (collectively, "<u>Sanctions</u>"), nor is Parent located, organized or resident in a country or territory that is the subject or target of Sanctions including, without limitation, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, the Crimea region of Ukraine, the so-called Donetsk People's Republic and the so-called Luhansk People's Republic, the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, or any other covered region of Ukraine identified pursuant to Executive Order 14065, and Parent will not directly or indirectly use the proceeds received from the sale of the Purchased Shares, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any Subsidiary, joint venture partner or other person or entity (A) to fund or facilitate any activities of or business with any person, or in any country or territory, that, at the time of such funding, is the subject or the target of Sanctions, except to the extent as permitted under applicable Sanctions, or (B) in any other manner that will result in a violation by any person (including any person participating in the transaction, whether as underwriter, advisor, investor or otherwise) of Sanctions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)Parent has not, and is not, engaged in any transactions or dealings with any person, or in any country or territory, that at the time of the dealing or transaction is or was the subject or target of Sanctions, except to the extent as permitted under applicable Sanctions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)None of Parent nor to the knowledge of Parent, any director, manager, officer, agent, employee, affiliate or other person while acting on behalf of Parent has (i) directly or indirectly made, offered, promised or authorized any unlawful contribution, gift, entertainment or other unlawful benefit or expense to any government official, including any officer or employee of a government or 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; (ii) made, offered, promised or authorized any direct or indirect unlawful payment to any government official; or (iii) violated or is in violation of any applicable provision of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, the Bribery Act 2010 of the United Kingdom or any other applicable anti-bribery or anti-corruption Law (collectively, the "<u>Anti-Corruption Laws</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent has conducted its businesses in compliance in all material respects with applicable Anti-Corruption Laws and have instituted and maintained and continue to maintain policies and procedures reasonably designed to promote and achieve compliance with such Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The operations of Parent are and have been conducted at all times in compliance in all material respects with the requirements of applicable anti-money laundering laws, including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970, as amended by the USA PATRIOT ACT of 2001, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and the applicable anti-money laundering Laws of the various jurisdictions in which Parent conducts business (collectively, the "<u>Money Laundering Laws</u>") and no action, suit or proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving Parent, with respect to the Money Laundering Laws is pending or, to the knowledge of Parent, threatened.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Tax Matters</u>. Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent has prepared (or caused to be prepared) and timely filed (taking into account valid extensions of time within which to file) all Tax Returns required to be filed by it, and all such filed Tax Returns (taking into account all amendments thereto) are true, complete and accurate. All Taxes owed by Parent that are due (whether or not shown on any Tax Return) have been timely paid except for Taxes which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings which have been adequately reserved against in accordance with GAAP. No examination or audit of any Tax Return relating to any Taxes or with respect to any Taxes due from or with respect to Parent by any Taxing Authority is currently in progress or threatened in writing. Parent is not a party to, any "reportable transaction" under Section 6011 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent has not constituted either a "distributing corporation" or a "controlled corporation" in a distribution of stock distributed in a transaction purported or intended to be governed in whole or in part by Section 355.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As of the date hereof, Parent is classified as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Since January 1, 2018, there has not been an "ownership change" (as defined in Section 382(g) of the Code) with respect to Parent.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent has timely and property paid or have withheld and remitted to the appropriate Governmental Authority all material Taxes required to have been withheld and paid in connection with any amounts paid or owing to any employee, independent contractor, creditor, stockholder, or other third party. Parent has complied with all information reporting and backup withholding provisions of applicable law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent is not a party to or bound by a tax sharing agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent is not a United States real property holding corporation within the meaning of Code §897(c)(2).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No closing agreement pursuant to Section 7121 of the Code (or any similar provisions of state, local or foreign Law) or any private letter rulings, technical advance memoranda or similar agreements or rulings with respect to Taxes has been entered into by or with respect to Parent or Holdings that still has any effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are no Liens in connection with Taxes (other than Taxes not yet due and payable upon any of the assets or properties of Parent).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Rights Agreement; Anti-Takeover Provisions</u>. Other than the transfer restrictions in Article XIV of Parent's Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Parent is not party to a stockholder rights agreement, equityholders rights agreement, "poison pill" or similar anti-takeover agreement or plan.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Absence of Material Changes</u>. Parent has not sustained any material loss or interference with its business, whether or not covered by insurance, or from any labor dispute or court or governmental action, order or decree, and there has not been (A) any increase in the long-term debt of Parent, or (B) any change or effect, or any development involving a prospective change or effect, in or affecting (1) the business, properties, general affairs, management, consolidated financial position, consolidated stockholders' equity or consolidated results of operations of Parent, or (2) the ability of Parent to perform its obligations under this Agreement, including the Backstop Subscription, or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and by the Purchase Agreement, the effect of which, in any such case, would be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Sale of Securities</u>. Assuming the accuracy of the representations and warranties set forth in <u>Section 4</u>, the offer of the Purchased Shares and the transactions hereunder pursuant to this Agreement is exempt from the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. Without limiting the foregoing, Parent has not or, to the knowledge of the Parent, any other Person authorized by Parent to act on its behalf, has engaged in a general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D of the Securities Act) of investors with respect to offers or sales of Common Stock, and none of Parent or, to the knowledge of Parent, any other Person authorized by Parent to act on its behalf has made any offers or sales of any security or solicited any offers to buy any security, in each case, under circumstances that would cause the offering or issuance of the Purchased Shares to be integrated with prior offerings by Parent for purposes of the Securities Act that would result in none of Regulation D or any other applicable exemption from registration under the Securities Act to be available, nor will Parent take any action or steps that would cause the offering or issuance of the Purchased Shares to be integrated with other offerings by Parent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Status of Securities</u>. The Purchased Shares to be issued pursuant to this Agreement have been duly authorized and reserved for issuance by all necessary corporate action of Parent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Investment Company Act</u>. Parent is not and, after giving effect to the Backstop Subscription, the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and the application of the proceeds, will not be an "investment company," as such term is defined in Section 3 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m)<u>Real Property</u>. Parent does not own or lease any real Property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Broker and Other Advisors</u>. No broker, investment banker, financial advisor or other Person is entitled to any broker's, finder's, financial advisor's or other similar fee or commission, or the reimbursement of expenses in connection therewith, in connection with the this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of Parent or Holdings, except for Persons, if any, whose fees and expenses will be paid by Parent, Holdings or any of their respective Subsidiaries.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Other Representations or Warranties</u>. Except for the representations and warranties made by Parent in this <u>Section 5</u>, neither Parent nor any other Person acting on its behalf makes any other express or implied representation or warranty pursuant to this Agreement with respect to the Purchased Shares or its businesses, operations, properties, assets, liabilities, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects, notwithstanding the delivery or disclosure to the Investor of any documentation, forecasts or other information with respect to any one or more of the foregoing, and the Investor acknowledges the foregoing. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except for the representations and warranties made by Parent in this <u>Section 5</u>, or in any certificate or other document delivered in connection with this Agreement, neither Parent nor any other Person makes or has made any express or implied representation or warranty to the Investor with respect to (a) any financial projection, forecast, estimate, budget or prospect information relating to Parent or its businesses or (b) any oral or written information presented to the Investor in the course of its due diligence investigation of Parent, the negotiation of this Agreement or the course of the Backstop Subscription or any other transactions or potential transactions involving Parent and the Investor. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else in this Agreement to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement in any manner modifies, or limits the Investor's right to rely on, the representations and warranties made by Parent or any other Person in the Purchase Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), or the certificates or other documents delivered in connection with the foregoing.

<u>Section 6.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Certification of Purchased Shares</u>. All certificates representing issued and outstanding Purchased Shares shall, in addition to any other legend required by applicable Law, bear a legend substantially in the following form:

"THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED (THE "CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION"), OF THE CORPORATION CONTAINS RESTRICTIONS PROHIBITING THE TRANSFER (AS DEFINED IN THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION) OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF THE CORPORATION (INCLUDING THE CREATION OR GRANT OF CERTAIN OPTIONS, RIGHTS AND WARRANTS) WITHOUT THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION (THE "BOARD") OR A COMMITTEE THEREOF IF SUCH TRANSFER AFFECTS THE PERCENTAGE OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF THE CORPORATION (WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 382 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE") AND THE TREASURY REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER) THAT IS TREATED AS OWNED BY A 4.9-PERCENT STOCKHOLDER (AS DEFINED IN THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION). IF THE TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS ARE VIOLATED, THEN THE TRANSFER WILL BE VOID AB INITIO AND THE PURPORTED TRANSFEREE OF THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK WILL BE REQUIRED TO TRANSFER EXCESS SECURITIES (AS DEFINED IN THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION) TO THE CORPORATION'S AGENT. IN THE EVENT OF A TRANSFER WHICH DOES NOT INVOLVE SECURITIES OF THE CORPORATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE ("SECURITIES") BUT WHICH WOULD VIOLATE THE TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS, THE PURPORTED TRANSFEREE (OR THE RECORD OWNER) OF THE SECURITIES THAT VIOLATE THE TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS WILL BE REQUIRED TO TRANSFER SUFFICIENT SECURITIES PURSUANT TO THE TERMS PROVIDED FOR IN THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO CAUSE THE 4.9-PERCENT STOCKHOLDER TO NO LONGER BE IN VIOLATION OF THE TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS. THE CORPORATION WILL FURNISH WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE HOLDER OF RECORD OF THIS CERTIFICATE A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION CONTAINING THE ABOVE-REFERENCED TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE CORPORATION AT ITS PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS."

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<u>Section 7.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Conduct of Business</u>. Except (a) as expressly required by the terms of this Agreement, the Purchase Agreement or any other Transaction Document, (b) as required by applicable Law or order to which Parent or any of its Subsidiaries is bound or as required by any Governmental Authority or (c) with the prior written consent of the Investor (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), during the period from the date of this Agreement to the earlier of the Closing Date and the date on which this Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, Parent shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use their commercially reasonable efforts to (i) carry on its business in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and (ii) maintain in all material respects its respective assets, properties, business relationships, and goodwill with their respective employees, customers, suppliers and other business relations.

<u>Section 8.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Termination</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This Agreement shall terminate and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be abandoned prior to the Closing as follows (and only as follows): automatically, if the Purchase Agreement terminates in accordance with its terms.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In the event of termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 8(a)</u>, this Agreement shall forthwith become null and void and have no effect, without any liability on the part of any Party hereto; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the provisions of this <u>Section 8(b)</u> and <u>Section 9</u> hereof shall survive any termination of this Agreement; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that nothing contained herein shall release any Party from liability for claims arising from Fraud or willful breach of this Agreement.

<u>Section 9.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Miscellaneous</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Notices</u>. All notices, requests and other communications to any party hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally, emailed (which is confirmed) or sent by overnight courier (providing proof of delivery) to the parties at the following addresses:

if to Parent, to:

ContextLogic Holdings Inc.

2648 International Blvd Ste 301

Oakland, CA 94601

Attention: President, Corporate Secretary

Email: [redacted]; [redacted]

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

McDermott, Will & Schulte LLP

919 Third Avenue

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New York, NY 10022

Attention: David A. Curtiss; Heidi Steele

Email: david.curtiss@srz.com; hsteele@mwe.com

if to the Investor to:

c/o Abrams Capital

222 Berkeley Street, 21st Floor

Boston, MA 02116

Attention: Alison Bomberg

Email: [redacted]; [redacted]

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Ropes & Gray LLP

Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02199-3600

Attention: Sarah Schaffer Raux

Email: sarah.schafferraux@ropesgray.com

or such other address or email address as such party may hereafter specify by like notice to the other parties hereto. All such notices, requests and other communications shall be deemed received on the date of actual receipt by the recipient thereof if received prior to 5:00 p.m. local time in the place of receipt and such day is a Business Day in the place of receipt. Otherwise, any such notice, request or communication shall be deemed not to have been received until the next succeeding Business Day in the place of receipt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Amendments and Waivers</u>. No provision of this Agreement, or any agreement or instrument by or among the Parties in connection with the Backstop Subscription, may be amended, supplemented, or waived in any respect without a prior written agreement duly executed by (i) each of the Parties hereto and (ii) the Company. No failure to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right, power or privilege under this Agreement will operate as a waiver, nor will any single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder preclude the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. No waiver of any breach of any provision will be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other provision, nor will any waiver be implied from any course of dealing between the Parties. No extension of time for performance of any obligations or other acts hereunder or under any other agreement will be deemed to be an extension of the time for performance of any other obligations or any other acts

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Expenses.</u> Except as otherwise expressly provided herein or in any other Transaction Document, each party shall bear and pay its own costs, fees and expenses, including reasonable and documented fees and disbursements of counsel, incurred by it in connection with this Agreement and the Transaction; provided that upon, and subject to, the Closing, Parent shall reimburse, or cause any of its Subsidiaries to reimburse, the Investor for all reasonable and documented third party expenses incurred by the Investor in connection with the negotiation of this Agreement and the evaluation of the transaction contemplated thereby.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Non-Recourse Parties</u>. Notwithstanding anything that may be expressed or implied in this Agreement, by acceptance hereof, each of the Investor and Parent covenants, acknowledges and agrees that (a) no person other than the Investor and Parent shall have any obligation hereunder, (b) no recourse hereunder or under any documents or instruments delivered in connection herewith may be sought or had against any Non-Recourse Party, whether by the enforcement of any judgment or assessment or by any legal or equitable proceeding or by virtue of any statute, regulation or other applicable law and (c) no liability whatsoever will attach to, be imposed on or otherwise be incurred by any Non-Recourse Party in connection with this Agreement for any obligation of the Investor or Parent under this Agreement or in connection with the Backstop Subscription, or any claim based on, in respect of or by reason of this Agreement or the Backstop Subscription; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that nothing in this <u>Section 9(d)</u> is intended or shall be construed to limit the contractual obligations of, or recourse against, any Person under the Purchase Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof or under any other agreement or instrument delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated thereby or hereby to which such Person is a party. This Agreement will automatically terminate in its entirety in the event that (1) the Company, any of its Affiliates or any Person claiming by, through or on behalf or for the benefit of any of them asserts in writing a claim against any Non-Recourse Party of the Investor with respect to this Agreement or the Backstop Subscription (each, a "<u>Prohibited Action</u>") and (2) the Company or its Affiliates, as applicable, does not dismiss, withdraw or retract such Prohibited Action within fifteen (15) Business Days following the date that the Company is notified in writing by the Investor that such action is a Prohibited Action (together with a reasonable explanation as to why such action constitutes a Prohibited Action).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Governing Law; Jurisdiction; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware applicable to contracts executed in and to be performed entirely within that State, regardless of the laws that might otherwise govern under any applicable conflict of Laws principles.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All actions arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be heard and determined in the Chancery Court located in the County of New Castle of the State of Delaware (or if the Chancery Court declines to accept jurisdiction over any action, any state or federal court located in the County of New Castle of the State of Delaware) and the parties hereto hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts in any such action and irrevocably waive the defense of an inconvenient forum or lack of jurisdiction to the maintenance of any such action. The consents to jurisdiction and venue set forth in this <u>Section 9(e)</u> shall not constitute general consents to service of process in the State of Delaware and shall have no effect for any purpose except as provided in this paragraph and shall not be deemed to confer rights on any Person other than the parties hereto. Each party hereto agrees that service of process upon such party in any action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be effective if notice is given by overnight courier at the address set forth in <u>Section 9(a)</u> of this Agreement. The parties hereto agree that a final judgment in any such action shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by applicable Law; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that nothing in the foregoing shall restrict any party's rights to seek any post-judgment relief regarding, or any appeal from, a final trial court judgment.

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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;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE IT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY OF THE AGREEMENTS DELIVERED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (A) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (B) IT UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF SUCH WAIVER, (C) IT MAKES SUCH WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (D) IT HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVER AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS <u>SECTION 9(e)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Assignment; Successors and Assigns</u>. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement may not, without the prior written consent of the Parties and the Company, be assigned by operation of Law or otherwise, and any attempted assignment shall be null and void. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs, successors, permitted assigns and legal representatives.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Third Party Beneficiaries</u>. Except for the rights specifically provided to the Company in this Agreement, no provision of this Agreement is intended to confer any rights, benefits, remedies or liabilities hereunder upon any Person other than the Parties and their respective successors and assigns. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company shall be an express third party beneficiary of (x) the rights granted to Parent under this Agreement with respect to the Investor's obligation to cause the Purchase Price to be paid and the Backstop Subscription to be funded on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein and in the Purchase Agreement and (y) <u>Section 9(b)</u>, <u>Section 9(f)</u> and <u>Section 10</u> of this Agreement, <u>provided</u>, that, the Company shall only be entitled to enforce such rights in the event that either (i) the obligations of BCP Special Opportunities Funds III Originations LP or its Affiliates pursuant to the Other Backstop Agreements to which any of the foregoing is a party shall have been fully funded or (ii) the Company is concurrently seeking to enforce any such Other Backstop Agreements. The Investor acknowledges and agrees that (a) Parent has delivered a copy of this Agreement to the Company and that the Company is relying on the obligations and commitments of the Investor hereunder in connection with the Company's decision to enter into the Purchase Agreement and (b) such third party beneficiary rights under this Agreement and the Purchase Agreement are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, and without those rights, the Company would not have entered into the Purchase Agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Counterparts; Effectiveness</u>. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument. This Agreement shall become effective when each Party shall have received a counterpart hereof signed by all of the other Parties. Until and unless each Party has received a counterpart hereof signed by the other Parties, this Agreement shall have no effect and no Party shall have any right or obligation hereunder (whether by virtue of any other oral or written agreement or other communication). The exchange of a fully executed Agreement (in counterparts or otherwise) by electronic transmission in. PDF or other equivalent format or by facsimile shall be sufficient to bind the Parties to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Further Assurances</u>. Each Party shall do and perform or cause to be done and performed all further acts and shall execute and deliver all other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents as the other Party reasonably may request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Entire Agreement</u>. This Agreement, the Other Backstop Agreements, and the Purchase Agreement constitute the entire agreement among the Parties and the parties thereto with respect to the matters covered hereby and supersede all previous written, oral or implied understandings among them with respect to such matters.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Severability</u>. If any term, condition, or other provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of Law or public policy, all other terms, provisions and conditions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect. Upon such determination that any term, condition or other provision is invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law.

<u>Section 10.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Specific Performance</u>. The Parties agree that irreparable damage for which monetary relief, even if available, would not be an adequate remedy, would occur in the event that any provision of this Agreement is not performed in accordance with its specific terms or is otherwise breached and no remedy at law would be adequate therefor. The Parties acknowledge and agree that (a) the Parties and the Company (if awarded specific performance of the obligations of Buyer to cause the Backstop Subscription to be funded in accordance with Section 15.10 of the Purchase Agreement) shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions, specific performance or other equitable relief to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof in the courts described in <u>Section 9(e)</u> without proof of irreparable harm or damages, the inadequacy of a remedy at law or otherwise and each Party hereby waives any requirement for the securing or posting of any bond in connection with such remedy (in each case, subject to the terms and conditions of this <u>Section 10)</u> this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled under this Agreement and (b) the right of specific enforcement is an integral part of the Transaction and without that right, neither Parent nor the Investor would have entered into this Agreement. The Parties agree that the Company is hereby made an express third party beneficiary of the rights granted to Parent hereby and (if awarded specific performance of the obligations of Buyer to cause the Purchase Price to be paid and the Backstop Subscription to be funded in accordance with Section 15.10 of the Purchase Agreement) shall be entitled to specific performance of Holdings' obligation to cause the Purchase Price to be paid and the Backstop Subscription to be funded as required by this <u>Section 10</u>. The Parties agree not to assert that a remedy of specific enforcement is unenforceable, invalid, contrary to Law or inequitable for any reason, and agree not to assert that a remedy of monetary damages would provide an adequate remedy or that the Parties or the Company otherwise have an adequate remedy at Law. The Parties acknowledge and agree that any Party seeking an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in accordance with this <u>Section 10</u> shall not be required to provide any bond or other security in connection with any such order or injunction.

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<u>Section 11.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Definitions.</u> As used herein, the following terms have the following meanings:

"<u>Action</u>" means any action, claim, suit, arbitration, investigation or proceeding, in each case by or before any Governmental Authority.

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

"<u>Agreement"</u> shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble herein.

"<u>Anti-Corruption Laws</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 5(f)(iv)</u> herein.

"<u>Backstop Subscription</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 1</u> herein.

"<u>Bankruptcy and Equity Exception"</u> shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 5(c)(i)</u> herein.

"<u>Business Day</u>" means a day other than Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York, New York, United States of America, are required to or may be closed.

"<u>Buyer Parties</u>" shall have meaning ascribed to it in the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Cap</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Closing</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 3</u> herein.

"<u>Closing Date</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 3</u> herein.

"<u>Common Stock</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Company</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Contract</u>" means any loan or credit agreement, indenture, debenture, note, bond, mortgage, deed of trust, lease, sublease, license, contract or other agreement.

"<u>Debt Financing</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Debt Financing Commitment</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Purchase Agreement.

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"<u>Equity Financing</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Fraud</u>" means knowing and intentional common law fraud under Delaware law by a Person in the making of the representations and warranties set forth herein (in each case, subject to the express limitations and qualifications herein) and specifically excluding claims based on constructive knowledge, unjust enrichment, recklessness, negligent misrepresentation, constructive fraud, promissory fraud, unfair dealings fraud, any tort or any similar theory.

"<u>Governmental Authority</u>" means any government, court, regulatory or administrative agency, commission, arbitrator (public or private) or authority or other legislative, executive, or judicial governmental entity (in each case including any self-regulatory organization), whether federal, state, or local, domestic, foreign, or multinational.

"<u>Holdings"</u> shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble herein.

"<u>Investor"</u> shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble herein.

"<u>Investor Material Adverse Effect</u>" means any effect, change, event or occurrence that would reasonably be expected to, individually or in the aggregate, prevent or materially delay or impair (i) the consummation by the Investor of any of is obligations under the Transaction on a timely basis or (ii) the ability of the Investor to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

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

"<u>Law</u>" means, collectively, all international, foreign, Federal, state and local statutes, treaties, rules, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative or judicial precedents or authorities and executive orders, including the interpretation or administration thereof by any Governmental Authority charged with the enforcement, interpretation or administration thereof, and all applicable administrative orders, directed duties, requests, licenses, authorizations any permits of, and agreements with, any Governmental Authority.

"<u>Lien</u>" means, with respect to any real, tangible, intangible or mixed Property or asset of any Person, any deed of trust, mortgage, lien, security interest, pledge, charge or encumbrance in the nature of security in respect of such real, tangible, intangible or mixed Property or asset, including the interests of a vendor or lessor under any conditional sale, capital lease or other title retention arrangement.

"<u>Material Adverse Effect</u>" means any event, change, circumstance or effect that, individually or in the aggregate, has had, or would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on (i) the business, assets, liabilities, results of operations or financial condition of Parent, taken as a whole, or (ii) the ability of Parent to perform their obligations under this Agreement on a timely basis, including the transactions hereunder, or to consummate the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents on a timely basis.

"<u>Money Laundering Laws"</u> shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 5(f)(vi)</u> herein.

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"<u>Non-Recourse Party</u>" means, with respect to a Party, such Party's past, current or future Affiliates and its and their respective portfolio companies and its and their respective past, current or future direct or indirect directors, officers, employees, incorporators, members, partners, controlling persons, equityholders, agents, attorneys, advisors, representatives, successors and assigns, in each case which are not themselves Parties.

"<u>Order</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Other Backstop Agreement</u>" means any Backstop Agreement or similar agreement entered into concurrently with or after the date of this Agreement, by and among, on the one hand, Parent, Holdings, and/or their Affiliates, and, on the other hand, any Affiliate of either Abrams Capital Management, LLC or BC Partners Advisors. L.P., pursuant to which such investor agrees to purchase equity interests in Parent, Holdings, or one of their Affiliates in connection with a shortfall between the Rights Offering Amount and the actual amount of funds raised pursuant to the Rights Offering.

"<u>Parent</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble herein.

"<u>Party</u>" or "<u>Parties</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble herein.

"<u>Per Share Subscription Price</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Person</u>" means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, association, trust, unincorporated organization, or any other entity, including a Governmental Authority.

"<u>Primary Transaction Closing</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to the term "Closing" in the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Property</u>" means, as to any Person, all types of personal, tangible, intangible or mixed property owned by such Person whether or not included in the most recent balance sheet of such Person and its Subsidiaries under GAAP.

"<u>Purchase Agreement</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Purchase Price</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 1</u> herein.

"<u>Purchased Shares</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 3</u> herein.

"<u>Rights</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Rights Offering</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Rights Offering Amount</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Sanctions</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in <u>Section 5(f)(ii)</u> herein.

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

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"<u>Subsidiary</u>" when used with respect to any Person, means any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, trust or other entity of which (x) securities or other ownership interests representing more than 50% of the ordinary voting power (or, in the case of a partnership, more than 50% of the general partnership interests) or (y) sufficient voting rights to elect at least a majority of the board of directors or other governing body are, as of such date, owned by such Person or one or more Subsidiaries of such Person or by such Person and one or more Subsidiaries of such Person.

"<u>Tax</u>" or "<u>Taxes</u>" means all United States or non-United States federal, provincial, territorial, state, municipal, local or other taxes, imposts, and assessments in the nature of a tax including, without limitation, ad valorem, capital, capital stock, customs and import duties, disability, documentary stamp, employment, excise, franchise, gains, goods and services, gross income, gross receipts, income, intangible, inventory, license, mortgage recording, net income, occupation, payroll, personal property, production, profits, property, real property, escheat, abandoned, or unclaimed property obligation, alternative or add-on minimum, recording, rent, sales, social security, stamp, transfer, transfer gains, unemployment, use, value added, windfall profits, estimated, and withholding, together with any interest, additions, fines or penalties with respect thereto.

"<u>Tax Return</u>" means any declaration, estimate, return, report, information statement, schedule, or other document (including any related or supporting information) with respect to Taxes that is filed or required to be filed with any Taxing Authority, including any attachment thereto and amendment thereof.

"<u>Taxing Authority</u>" means any Governmental Authority or any subdivision, agency, commission, or entity thereof or any quasi-governmental or private body having jurisdiction over the assessment, determination, collection or imposition of any Tax (including the IRS).

"<u>Transaction</u>" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals herein.

"<u>Transaction Documents</u>" means this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements (as such term is defined in the Purchase Agreement) and all other documents, certificates or agreements executed in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Transaction to be in effect at Closing.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.

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|  | **INVESTOR:** | **INVESTOR:** |
|  | ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P. | ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P. |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, L.P., | Abrams Capital Management, L.P., |
|  | its investment manager | its investment manager |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, LLC, | Abrams Capital Management, LLC, |
|  | its general partner | its general partner |
| By: | /s/ David Abrams | /s/ David Abrams |
|  | Name:<br>| David Abrams |
|  | Title:<br>| Managing Member |

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[*Signature Page to Backstop Agreement]*

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.

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| **PARENT:** | **PARENT:** |
| CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC. | CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC. |
| By: | /s/ Mark Ward |
|  | Name: Mark Ward |
|  | Title: President |

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[*Signature Page to Backstop Agreement]*

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## Exhibit 10.4

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#### Exhibit 10.4<br>

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| **BLACKSTONE ALTERNATIVE**<br> **CREDIT ADVISORS LP**<br> **BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS**<br> **FINANCE CO. L.L.C.**<br> 345 Park Avenue<br> New York, New York 10154 | **BENEFIT STREET**<br> **PARTNERS LLC**<br> One Madison Avenue, Suite<br> 1600<br> New York, New York 10010 | **MACQUARIE CAPITAL**<br> (USA) INC.<br> **MACQUARIE PF INC.**<br> 125 West 55<sup>th</sup> Street<br> New York, New York 10019 |

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#### CONFIDENTIAL
December 8, 2025

<u>ContextLogic Holdings, LLC</u>

2648 International Blvd, Suite 301

Oakland, CA 94601

<u>Project Crystal</u>

<u>Commitment Letter</u>

Ladies and Gentlemen:

You have advised Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP (on behalf of funds, accounts and clients managed, advised or sub-advised by it or its affiliates, "***Blackstone Credit***") and Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C ("***Blackstone Finance***" and, together with Blackstone Credit, "***Blackstone***"), Benefit Street Partners LLC ("***Benefit Street***"), Macquarie PF Inc. (the "***Macquarie Lender***"), Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc. ("***Macquarie Capital***" and, together with Macquarie Lender, "***Macquarie***" and, together with Blackstone and Benefit Street, the "***Commitment Parties****",* "***we***" or "***us***") that ContextLogic Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("***Crystal***"), intends to consummate the Transactions described in the Transaction Description attached hereto as <u>Exhibit A</u>. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Transaction Description, the Summary of Principal Terms and Conditions attached hereto as <u>Exhibit B</u> and the Conditions Precedent as attached hereto as <u>Exhibit C</u> (and this commitment letter, together with the schedules, exhibits and annexes attached hereto, collectively, this "***Commitment Letter***").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Commitments</u>.

In connection with the Transactions, each Commitment Party is pleased to advise you of its several and not joint commitment to provide (a) the aggregate principal amount of the Term Loan Facility (as defined in <u>Exhibit A</u>) set forth opposite such Commitment Party's name on Schedule I hereto under the heading "Term Loan Facility" (each such Commitment Party in such capacity, together with any other Initial Term Lender appointed as described below, an "***Initial Term Lender***" and, collectively, the "***Initial Term Lenders***") and (b) the aggregate principal amount of the Revolving Facility (as defined in <u>Exhibit A</u>) set forth opposite such Commitment Party's name on Schedule I hereto under the heading "Revolving Facility" (each such Commitment Party in such capacity, together with any other Initial Revolving Lender appointed as described below, an "***Initial Revolving Lender***" and, collectively, the "***Initial Revolving Lenders***" and, together with the Initial Term Lenders, each an "***Initial Lender***" and, collectively, the "***Initial Lenders***"), in each case, upon the terms set forth or referred to in this Commitment Letter and subject only to the satisfaction (or waiver by the Lead Arrangers) of the conditions expressly set forth in <u>Exhibit C</u> attached hereto.

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Any Initial Lender entering into this Commitment Letter on behalf of its funds or managed accounts hereby confirms that (x) it has the power and authority to commit the capital of such funds and managed accounts managed by it, (y) such funds and managed accounts have the requisite capital to fund its commitments hereunder and (z) it shall take all necessary actions to cause such funds and managed accounts to satisfy its obligations under this Commitment Letter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Titles and Roles</u>.

It is agreed that (a) each of Blackstone, Benefit Street and Macquarie Capital will act as a lead arranger (in such capacity, together with any other lead arrangers or bookrunners appointed as described below, the "***Lead Arrangers***"), and as a lead bookrunner for each of the Facilities (as defined in <u>Exhibit A</u>); (b) a financial institution reasonably acceptable to you and Blackstone will act as sole administrative agent and collateral agent (in such capacities, the "***Administrative Agent***") for each of the Facilities; and (c) notwithstanding the appointment of any additional Lead Arrangers, Blackstone will appear on the top left of the cover page of any marketing materials for the Facilities and will perform the roles and responsibilities conventionally understood to be associated with such name placement in connection with the Facilities. You agree that no other agents, co-agents, arrangers or bookrunners will be appointed, and no other titles will be awarded, unless you and we shall so agree. No compensation (other than that expressly contemplated by this Commitment Letter and that certain Fee Letter dated the date hereof and delivered with respect to the Facilities (the "***Fee Letter***")) will be paid to any Lender (as defined below) in its capacity as such in connection with obtaining any Lender's commitment to the Facilities unless you and the Lead Arrangers shall so agree.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Information</u>.

You hereby represent and warrant (to your knowledge with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries) that (but the making and accuracy of such representations and warranties shall not be a condition to the commitments hereunder or the availability or initial funding of the Facilities on the Closing Date) (a) all written information and written data (excluding any projections relating to the Company and its subsidiaries (including financial estimates, forecasts and other forward-looking information (the "***Projections***")) and information of a general economic or general industry nature ("***Economic and Industry Information***") and third-party reports and/or memoranda ("***Third Party Materials****"*); it being understood that Third Party Materials shall not be deemed to include written information (other than Projections and Economic and Industry Information) on which such Third Party Materials are based, to the extent such written information has been otherwise made available to the Commitment Parties) that have been or will be made available to the Commitment Parties by you or any of your or its respective representatives or equity holders on your or its behalf (collectively, and excluding for the avoidance of doubt, Projections Economic and Industry Information and Third Party Materials, the "***Information***"), taken as a whole, does not or will not, when furnished, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained therein not materially misleading in light of the circumstances under which such statements are made (after giving effect to all supplements and updates thereto from time to time) and (b) the Projections that have been or will be made available to the Lead Arrangers by you or any of your or its respective representatives on your or its behalf have been or will be prepared in good faith based upon assumptions that are believed by you to be reasonable at the time made and at the time any such Projections are delivered to the Commitment Parties; it being understood that any such Projections are subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond your or the Company's control, that no assurance can be given that any particular Projections will be realized and that actual results may differ and that such differences may be material and that such Projections are not to be viewed as facts or a guarantee of performance. You agree that, if at any time prior to the Closing Date, you become aware that any of the representations and warranties in the preceding sentence would be incorrect in any material respect if the Information and Projections were being furnished, and such representations and warranties were being made, at such time, then you will (or prior to the Closing Date with respect to Information and Projections concerning the Company and its subsidiaries, to the extent practical and appropriate and not in contravention of the Purchase Agreement, you will use commercially reasonable efforts to) promptly supplement the Information and the Projections from time to time until the Closing Date so that such representations and warranties will be correct under those circumstances, it being understood that such supplementation (to the extent made prior to the Closing Date) shall cure any breach of such representation and warranty.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Fees</u>.

As consideration for the commitments of the Initial Lenders hereunder and the Lead Arrangers' agreements to perform the services described herein, you agree to pay the fees set forth in the Fee Letter. Once paid, such fees shall not be refundable under any circumstances, except as otherwise contemplated by the Fee Letter or agreed in writing by the parties hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Conditions Precedent</u>.

The commitments of the Initial Lenders hereunder and the availability and initial funding of the Facilities on the Closing Date are subject only to the satisfaction (or waiver by the Lead Arrangers) of the conditions expressly set forth in <u>Exhibit C</u> hereto. With respect to each of the Facilities, there are no conditions (implied or otherwise), including compliance with the terms of this Commitment Letter, the Fee Letter and the Facilities Documentation, to the commitments hereunder, or to the availability and initial funding of the Facilities, other than the satisfaction (or waiver by the Lead Arrangers) of those conditions that are expressly stated in <u>Exhibit C</u> to be conditions to the availability and initial funding under the Facilities on the Closing Date (and upon satisfaction (or waiver by the Lead Arrangers) of such conditions, the initial funding under the Facilities shall occur).

Notwithstanding anything in this Commitment Letter (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the Term Sheet), the Fee Letter, the Facilities Documentation or any other letter agreement or other undertaking concerning the financing of the Transactions to the contrary, (i) the only representations and warranties required to be made and accurate on the Closing Date shall be (A) such of the representations and warranties made by or with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries in the Purchase Agreement as are material to the interests of the Lenders, but only to the extent that you have (or your applicable affiliate has) the right to terminate (taking into account any applicable cure provisions) your (or its) obligations under the Purchase Agreement, or the right not to consummate the Acquisition, in each case pursuant to terms of the Purchase Agreement, as a result of a breach of such representations and warranties in the Purchase Agreement (in each case, in accordance with the terms thereof), without any liability to you or your applicable affiliate (the "***Specified Purchase Agreement Representations***"), and (B) the Specified Representations (as defined below), and (ii) the terms of the Facilities Documentation and the Closing Deliverables (as defined in <u>Exhibit C</u>) shall be in a form such that they do not impair the availability or funding of the Facilities on the Closing Date if the conditions expressly stated in <u>Exhibit C</u> hereto as conditions to the initial funding under the Facilities on the Closing Date are satisfied (or waived by the Lead Arrangers), it being understood that, to the extent any security interest in any Collateral (as defined in <u>Exhibit B</u>) (other than to the extent that a lien on such Collateral may be perfected solely by (i) the filing of a financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code in the office of the Secretary of State (or equivalent office in the relevant states) of any applicable jurisdiction of organization located in the United States (or any state thereof) or (ii) the delivery of stock or similar certificates and corresponding stock powers representing equity interests or capital stock, in each case required to be pledged and delivered as Collateral under the terms of Exhibit B)); *<u>provided</u>* that any such stock or similar certificates and corresponding stock powers with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries will only be required to be delivered on the Closing Date to the extent received from the Seller at least two business days prior to the Closing Date and to the extent that such stock or similar certificate and correspondence stock powers are not or cannot be pledged or perfected on the Closing Date after your use of commercially reasonable efforts to do so without undue burden or expense, then the delivery of such Collateral (and/or the perfection of security interests therein) shall not constitute a condition precedent to the availability and initial funding of the Facilities on the Closing Date, but shall be required to be delivered and perfected, (x) in the case of any such stock or similar certificates and corresponding stock powers, within thirty (30) days following the Closing Date (in each case, subject to extension by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion) and (y) in the case of all other applicable Collateral, within ninety (90) days after the Closing Date (in each case, subject to extensions by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion) pursuant to arrangements to be mutually agreed among such parties acting reasonably. For purposes hereof, "***Specified Representations***" means the representations and warranties of the Borrower and the Guarantors (after giving effect to the Acquisition) set forth in the Facilities Documentation relating to the corporate or other organizational existence of the Borrower and each Guarantor, organizational power and authority (as to execution, delivery and performance of the applicable Facilities Documentation) of the Borrower and the Guarantors, the due authorization, execution and delivery by the Borrower and each Guarantor of the Facilities Documentation and enforceability of the applicable Facilities Documentation against the Borrower and each Guarantor, solvency as of the Closing Date after giving effect to the transaction (such representation and warranty to be consistent in form and scope with the solvency certificate in the form set forth in <u>Annex I</u> attached to <u>Exhibit C</u>), no conflicts of Facilities Documentation with charter documents (limited to the execution, delivery, and performance of the Facilities Documentation, incurrence of indebtedness thereunder and the granting of the guarantees and the security interests in respect thereof), Federal Reserve margin regulations, the Investment Company Act, the Patriot Act, the use of proceeds of borrowings under the Facilities on the Closing Date not violating OFAC and FCPA, sanctions and other anti-corruption laws, and the creation, validity and perfection of security interests in the Collateral (subject to permitted liens and the limitations set forth in the preceding sentence and the Term Sheet). This <u>Section 5</u> and the provisions contained herein shall be referred to herein as the "***Certain Funds Provision***".

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Indemnification; Expenses</u>.

You agree (a) regardless of whether the Facilities close, to indemnify and hold harmless each of the Commitment Parties, their respective affiliates and controlling persons (other than, in each case, any Excluded Affiliate solely in its capacity as such) and the respective officers, directors, employees, agents, partners and representatives of each of the foregoing and their successors and permitted assigns (each, an "***Indemnified Person***") from and against any and all losses (other than lost profits), claims, damages, liabilities and expenses, joint or several, to which any such Indemnified Person may become subject arising out of, resulting from or in connection with this Commitment Letter, the Fee Letter, the Transactions or the Facilities or the use of proceeds thereof, or any claim, dispute, litigation, investigation or proceeding ("***Action***") relating to any of the foregoing, regardless of whether any such Indemnified Person is a party thereto, whether or not such Action is brought by you, your equity holders, affiliates, creditors or any other person, and to reimburse each such Indemnified Person within thirty (30) days after receipt of a written request (together with reasonably detailed backup documentation supporting such reimbursement request (which backup documentation, in the case of legal expenses, shall be satisfied by the delivery of the invoice)) for any reasonable and documented out-of-pocket legal (limited to one outside counsel for each group of Indemnified Persons taken as a whole and, if reasonably necessary, a single local counsel and a single regulatory counsel, if applicable, for all Indemnified Persons taken as a whole in each relevant material jurisdiction and, solely in the case of an actual or perceived conflict of interest, one additional counsel in each relevant material jurisdiction to each group of affected Indemnified Persons similarly situated taken as a whole) or other reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with investigating, preparing to defend or defending, or providing evidence in or preparing to serve or serving as a witness with respect to, such Indemnified Person; *<u>provided</u>* that the foregoing indemnity will not, as to any Indemnified Person, apply to losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses (i) to the extent resulting from the willful misconduct, bad faith, fraud or gross negligence of such Indemnified Person or any of its Related Indemnified Persons (as defined below), (ii) to the extent arising from a material breach of the obligations of such Indemnified Person or any of its Related Indemnified Persons under this Commitment Letter, the Fee Letter or the Facilities Documentation (in the case of each of preceding clauses (i) and (ii), as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final and non-appealable judgment) or (iii) to the extent arising from any dispute solely among Indemnified Persons other than any claims against any Commitment Party in its capacity or in fulfilling its role as an administrative agent or arranger or any similar role under any Facility and other than any claims arising out of any act or omission on the part of Holdings, you or your subsidiaries, and (b) to reimburse the Commitment Parties for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses (including but not limited to expenses of the Commitment Parties' due diligence investigation, and reasonable and documented out-of-pocket fees, disbursements and other charges of one outside counsel to the Lead Arrangers identified in the Term Sheet (and those of any common diligence team at such identified counsel to the Commitment Parties), one outside counsel to the Administrative Agent, and, if necessary, of a single local counsel to the Commitment Parties, taken as a whole, in each relevant material jurisdiction), in each case incurred in connection with the Facilities and the preparation of this Commitment Letter, the Fee Letter, the Facilities Documentation and any security arrangements in connection therewith (collectively, the "***Expenses***") to the extent an invoice is received at least three (3) business days prior to the Closing Date or, if invoiced after such date, within thirty (30) days following receipt of the relevant invoice (in each case, with backup documentation supporting such reimbursement request (which backup documentation, in the case of legal expenses, shall be satisfied by the delivery of the invoice)); *<u>provided</u>* that you shall not be required to reimburse any of the Expenses in the event the Closing Date does not occur. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Commitment Letter, (i) no Indemnified Person shall be liable for any damages arising from the use by others of information or other materials obtained through electronic, telecommunications or other information transmission systems, except to the extent such damages are found in a final non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted from the willful misconduct, bad faith, fraud or gross negligence of such Indemnified Person or any of its Related Indemnified Persons, and (ii) neither (x) any Indemnified Person or any of its Related Indemnified Persons, nor (y) you (or any of your subsidiaries or affiliates) or the Company (or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates) shall be liable for any indirect, special, punitive or consequential damages (with respect to you in the case of this clause (y), other than in respect of any such damages incurred or paid by an Indemnified Person to a third party for which such Indemnified Person is otherwise entitled to indemnification hereunder) in connection with this Commitment Letter, the Fee Letter, the Facilities, the Transactions (including the Facilities and the use of proceeds thereunder), or with respect to any activities related to the Facilities. You shall not be liable for any settlement of any Action effected without your prior written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), but if settled with your written consent or if there is a final and non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction against an Indemnified Person in any such Action, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless each Indemnified Person in the manner set forth above. You shall not, without the prior written consent of the affected Indemnified Person (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), effect any settlement of any pending or threatened Action against such Indemnified Person in respect of which indemnity has been or could be sought hereunder by such Indemnified Person unless such settlement (i) includes an unconditional release of such Indemnified Person from all liability or claims that are the subject matter of such Action and (ii) does not include any statement as to any admission of fault or culpability of such Indemnified Person. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Indemnified Person shall be obligated to refund and return promptly any and all amounts paid by you under this paragraph to such Indemnified Person for any such losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses to the extent a court of competent jurisdiction has determined in a final and non-appealable judgment that such Indemnified Person is not entitled to payment of such amounts in accordance with the terms hereof.

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For purposes hereof, a "***Related Indemnified Person***" of an Indemnified Person means (1) any controlling person or controlled affiliate of such Indemnified Person, (2) the respective directors, officers, or employees of such Indemnified Person or any of its controlling persons or controlled affiliates and (3) the respective agents or representatives of such Indemnified Person or any of its controlling persons or controlled affiliates, in the case of this clause (3), acting on behalf of or at the instructions of such Indemnified Person, controlling person or such controlled affiliate; *<u>provided</u>* that each reference to a controlled affiliate in this sentence pertains to a controlled affiliate involved in the negotiation of this Commitment Letter and the Facilities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Sharing Information; Absence of Fiduciary Relationship; Affiliate Activities</u>.

You acknowledge that (i) subject to <u>Section 11</u> of this Commitment Letter, each Commitment Party may share with any of its affiliates, and such affiliates may share with any Commitment Party, any information related to the Transactions, the Company (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) or any of the matters contemplated hereby and (ii) the Commitment Parties and their affiliates may be providing debt financing, equity capital or other services (including, without limitation, investment banking and financial advisory services, securities trading, hedging, financing and brokerage activities and financial planning and benefits counseling) to other companies in respect of which you may have conflicting interests. We will not furnish confidential information obtained from you by virtue of the transactions contemplated by this Commitment Letter or our other relationships with you to other companies (except as contemplated below). You also acknowledge that we do not have any obligation to use in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Commitment Letter, or to furnish to you, confidential information obtained by us or any of our respective affiliates from other companies.

You further acknowledge and agree that (a) no fiduciary, advisory or agency relationship between you and the Commitment Parties is intended to be or has been created in respect of any of the transactions contemplated by this Commitment Letter, irrespective of whether the Commitment Parties have advised or are advising you on other matters, (b) the Commitment Parties, on the one hand, and you, on the other hand, have an arm's-length business relationship that does not directly or indirectly give rise to, nor do you rely on, any fiduciary duty on the part of the Commitment Parties and you waive, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any claims you may have against us for breach of fiduciary duty or alleged breach of fiduciary duty in connection with the Transactions and agree that we will have no liability (whether direct or indirect) to you in respect of such a fiduciary duty claim or to any person asserting a fiduciary duty claim on your behalf, including equity holders, employees or creditors, (c) you are capable of evaluating and understanding, and you understand and accept, the terms, risks and conditions of the transactions contemplated by this Commitment Letter, (d) you have been advised that the Commitment Parties and their affiliates are engaged in a broad range of transactions that may involve interests that differ from your and your affiliates' interests and that the Commitment Parties have no obligation to disclose such interests and transactions to you or your affiliates, (e) you have consulted your own legal, accounting, regulatory and tax advisors to the extent you have deemed appropriate and (f) each Commitment Party has been, is and will be acting solely as a principal and, except as otherwise expressly agreed in writing by the relevant parties, has not been, is not and will not be acting as an advisor, agent or fiduciary for you, any of your affiliates or any other person or entity. In addition, the Commitment Parties may employ the services of their respective affiliates in providing certain services hereunder and may exchange with such affiliates in connection therewith information concerning you and the Company, and such affiliates shall be entitled to the benefits afforded to, and subject to the obligations of, the Commitment Parties under this Commitment Letter.

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You further acknowledge that each Commitment Party and its affiliates is a full-service securities firm engaged in securities trading and brokerage activities as well as providing investment banking and other financial services. In the ordinary course of business, each Commitment Party and its respective affiliates may provide investment banking and other financial services to, and/or acquire, hold or sell, for its own accounts and the accounts of customers, equity, debt and other securities and financial instruments (including bank loans and other obligations) of, you, the Borrower, the Company or your and their respective subsidiaries and other companies with which you, the Borrower, the Company or your and their respective subsidiaries may have commercial or other relationships. With respect to any securities and/or financial instruments so held by any Commitment Party, its affiliates or any of their respective customers, all rights in respect of such securities and financial instruments, including any voting rights, will be exercised by the holder of the rights, in its sole discretion. Additionally, you acknowledge and agree that we are not advising you as to any legal, tax, investment, accounting or regulatory matters in any jurisdiction (including, without limitation, with respect to any consents needed in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>Assignments; Amendments; Governing Law, Etc</u>.

This Commitment Letter and the commitments hereunder shall not be assignable by any party hereto (except (x) by you to an affiliate that is a domestic "shell" company controlled, directly or indirectly, by you that consummates or intends to consummate the Acquisition in accordance with the Purchase Agreement and/or will become the ultimate borrower on the Closing Date and (y) by you in connection with any assignment that occurs as a matter of law pursuant to, or otherwise substantially simultaneously with, the Acquisition at the closing thereof in accordance with the Purchase Agreement to an entity controlled by you or Parent) without the prior written consent of each other party hereto (and any attempted assignment without such consent shall be null and void), is intended to be solely for the benefit of the parties hereto (and Indemnified Persons), is not intended to confer any benefits upon, or create any rights in favor of, any person other than the parties hereto (and Indemnified Persons) and is not intended to create a fiduciary relationship among the parties hereto. Unless you agree in writing in your sole discretion, no Commitment Party may assign all or any portion of its commitments hereunder (other than to any of its respective affiliates) until after the initial funding of the Term Loan Facility on the Closing Date and each Commitment Party shall retain exclusive control over all rights and obligations with respect to its commitments, including all rights with respect to consents, modifications, waivers and amendments, until after the initial funding of the Term Loan Facility on the Closing Date has occurred (and, for the avoidance of doubt, no such assignment shall relieve any Commitment Party of its obligations set forth herein, including the obligations of the Initial Lenders to fund the Facilities on the Closing Date on the terms and conditions set forth in this Commitment Letter); provided that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, each party hereto hereby agrees that Blackstone shall have the right to (without the consent of any person or entity) reallocate, sell, assign or otherwise transfer its commitment in respect of the Facilities and/or any closing payment to one or more funds, accounts or clients managed, advised or sub-advised by them or their respective affiliates; provided, however, that no such re-reallocation, sale assignment or transfer shall reduce or release Blackstone from its commitment in respect of the Facilities hereunder until the actual funding of the applicable portion of the Facilities by the relevant transferee on the Closing Date and Blackstone must retain exclusive control over all rights and obligations with respect to its commitment prior to the Closing Date. This Commitment Letter may not be amended or any provision hereof waived or modified except by an instrument in writing signed by the Commitment Parties (or in the case of the waiver of any condition set forth in <u>Exhibit C</u> hereto, the Lead Arrangers) and you. This Commitment Letter may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Commitment Letter by facsimile transmission or by ".pdf" or similar electronic transmission shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart hereof. The words "execution," "signed," "signature," and words of like import in this Commitment Letter shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or electronic records, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in any applicable law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing also applies to any amendment, extension or renewal of this Commitment Letter. Section headings used herein are for convenience of reference only, are not part of this Commitment Letter and are not to affect the construction of, or to be taken into consideration in interpreting, this Commitment Letter. This Commitment Letter, together with the Fee Letter, supersedes all prior understandings, whether written or oral, among us with respect to the Facilities and sets forth the entire understanding of the parties hereto with respect thereto. THIS COMMITMENT LETTER, AND ANY CLAIM, CONTROVERSY OR DISPUTE ARISING UNDER OR RELATED TO THIS COMMITMENT LETTER, SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; *<u>provided</u>* that interpretation of the provisions of the Purchase Agreement (including with respect to satisfaction of the conditions contained therein, whether the Acquisition has been consummated as contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, any alleged Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) and whether the representations and warranties made by the Company in the Purchase Agreement are accurate and whether as a result of any inaccuracy thereof you (or your applicable affiliate) have the right to terminate your (or its) obligations under the Purchase Agreement, or the right not to consummate the Acquisition, in each case pursuant to the Purchase Agreement as a result of a breach of such representations and warranties) and all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of the Purchase Agreement shall, in each case, be determined pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, which is governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to conflict-of-laws principles that might require the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.

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For purposes of this Commitment Letter, ***"Disqualified Lenders***" shall mean, collectively, (a) those banks, financial institutions and other institutional lenders, in each case separately identified by name in writing by you to us prior to the date hereof, (b) competitors (and any of their financial sponsors for so long as such sponsors own equity interests in such competitors) that directly or indirectly are engaged in the same or similar line of business as you or your subsidiaries or the Acquired Business and its subsidiaries and identified by name in writing by you to us from time to time (which list of competitors may be supplemented by the Borrower after the Closing Date by means of a written notice to the Administrative Agent but which supplementation shall not apply retroactively to disqualify any persons that have previously acquired an assignment or participation in the Facilities), (c) any Person that invests primarily in distressed debt or "special situations" opportunities, (d) in the case of each of clauses (a) and (b), any of their affiliates that are either (i) clearly identified by name in writing by you from time to time to us (or, if after the Closing Date, to the Administrative Agent); *<u>provided</u>* that the inclusion of such persons as Disqualified Lenders shall not apply retroactively to disqualify any persons that have previously acquired an assignment or participation in the Facilities, or (ii) readily identifiable on the basis of such affiliate's name (other than any bona fide debt investment funds that are affiliates of the Persons referenced in clauses (a), (b) and (c) above) or (e) any Excluded Affiliates; provided that, in no event shall any fund or account operating as part of the credit and insurance division of Blackstone Inc. constitute a Disqualified Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. <u>WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL</u>.

EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, CLAIM OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) BROUGHT BY OR ON BEHALF OF ANY PARTY RELATED TO OR ARISING OUT OF THE TRANSACTIONS, THIS COMMITMENT LETTER, THE FEE LETTER OR THE PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES HEREUNDER OR THEREUNDER.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. <u>Jurisdiction</u>.

Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (a) submits, for itself and its property, to the exclusive jurisdiction of any New York State court or Federal court of the United States of America sitting in the Borough of Manhattan in the City of New York, and any appellate court from any thereof, as to any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Commitment Letter, the Fee Letter, the Transactions or the other transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment, and agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in such New York State or, to the extent permitted by law, in such Federal court, (b) waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Commitment Letter, the Fee Letter or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby in any court in which such venue may be laid in accordance with clause (a) of this sentence, (c) waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in any such court and (d) agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Service of any process, summons, notice or document by registered mail or overnight courier addressed to any of the parties hereto at the addresses set forth above shall be effective service of process against such party for any suit, action or proceeding brought in any such court.

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, interpretation of the provisions of the Purchase Agreement (including with respect to satisfaction of the conditions contained therein, whether the Acquisition has been consummated as contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, any alleged Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) and whether the representations and warranties made with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries in the Purchase Agreement are accurate and whether as a result of any inaccuracy thereof you (or your applicable affiliate) have the right to terminate your (or its) obligations under the Purchase Agreement, or the right not to consummate the Acquisition, in each case pursuant to the Purchase Agreement as a result of a breach of such representations and warranties, without any liability to you or your applicable affiliate) and all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of the Purchase Agreement and the exhibits and schedules thereto shall, in each case, be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. <u>Confidentiality</u>.

This Commitment Letter is delivered to you on the understanding that none of this Commitment Letter or the Fee Letter or their terms or substance shall be disclosed by you, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to any other person or entity (including other lenders, underwriters, placement agents, advisors or any similar persons) except (a) to your co-investors and to your and their respective officers, directors, employees, affiliates, members, partners, stockholders, attorneys, accountants, agents and advisors, in each case, on a confidential basis in connection with the Transactions, (b) if the Commitment Parties provide prior written consent to such proposed disclosure, (c) as may be required by the rules, regulations, schedules and forms of the SEC in connection with any filings made with the SEC in connection with the Transactions (in which case you agree to inform us promptly thereof to the extent lawfully permitted to do so), (d) pursuant to the order of any court or administrative agency in any pending legal or administrative proceeding, or otherwise as required by applicable law, regulation or compulsory legal process or as requested by a governmental authority (in which case you agree to inform us promptly thereof to the extent lawfully permitted to do so), (e) to enforce any of your rights or remedies under this Commitment Letter, the Fee Letter or the Facilities Documentation or (f) to the extent that such information becomes publicly available other than by reason of improper disclosure by you or a breach of another confidentiality obligation owed to a Commitment Party by you, the Company or your or its respective affiliates or related funds; *<u>provided</u>* that (i) you may disclose this Commitment Letter and the contents hereof (but, other than with respect to clause (z), not the Fee Letter or the contents thereof) to (x) the Company and its officers, directors, employees, attorneys, accountants, agents and advisors, on a confidential basis and (y) the Seller, any direct or indirect equity holders of the Company and their respective officers, directors, employees, affiliates, members, partners, stockholders, attorneys, accountants, representatives, agents and advisors, on a confidential basis in connection with the Transactions, (ii) you may disclose the Fee Letter and the contents thereof to the Company, the Seller, any direct or indirect equity holders of the Company and their respective officers, directors, employees, affiliates, members, partners, stockholders, attorneys, accountants, representatives, agents and advisors, on a confidential basis in connection with the Transactions, and, in each case, redacted in a manner reasonably acceptable to the Commitment Parties, including in respect of the amounts, percentages and basis points of compensation, (iii) you may disclose the aggregate amount of the fees payable under the Fee Letter in connection with the preparation of a customary funds flow memorandum for the Transactions and (iv) you may disclose to the Company and the Company's auditors the Fee Letter and the contents thereof after the Closing Date for customary accounting purposes, including accounting for deferred financing costs, on a confidential basis. The obligations under this paragraph shall automatically terminate in respect of the existence and contents of this Commitment Letter (but not in respect of the Fee Letter and its fees and substance) two years following the earlier of (i) the Closing Date and (ii) the termination of this Commitment Letter in accordance with its terms.

Each Commitment Party and its affiliates will use all confidential information provided to it or such affiliates by or on behalf of you hereunder solely for the purpose of providing the services that are the subject of this Commitment Letter and shall treat confidentially all such information; *<u>provided</u>* that nothing herein shall prevent a Commitment Party or any affiliate thereof from disclosing any such information (a) pursuant to the order of any court or administrative agency (including the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and, without limitation, any filing of this Commitment Letter with the SEC) or otherwise as required by applicable law, legal process or regulation or as requested by a governmental authority (in which case such Commitment Party, to the extent permitted by law, rule or regulation and except in connection with any order or request as part of a regulatory or self-regulatory examination or an audit or examination conducted by bank accountants or regulators, agrees to inform you promptly thereof), (b) upon the request or demand of any regulatory authority (including the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and, without limitation, any filing of this Commitment Letter with the SEC) or self-regulatory body having jurisdiction or oversight over such Commitment Party or any of its affiliates or pursuant to any routine regulatory reporting (in which case, such Commitment Party, to the extent permitted by law, rule or regulation and except in connection with any order or request as part of a regulatory or self-regulatory examination or an audit or examination conducted by bank accountants or regulators or any governmental or regulatory authority exercising routine examination or regulatory authority, agrees to inform you promptly thereof), (c) to the extent that such information becomes publicly available other than by reason of disclosure by such Commitment Party or any of its affiliates in violation of this paragraph, (d) to the extent that such information is received by such Commitment Party or any affiliate thereof from a third party that is not, to such Commitment Party's knowledge, subject to confidentiality obligations to you, the Company, or the Borrower, (e) to the extent that such information is independently developed by such Commitment Party or its affiliates, in each case, so long as not based on information obtained in a manner that would otherwise violate this provision, (f) to such Commitment Party's affiliates and such Commitment Party's and its affiliates' respective officers, directors, employees, legal counsel, accountants, independent auditors and other experts or agents who need to know such information in connection with the Transactions and are informed of the confidential nature of such information, (g) to actual or prospective Lenders, participants or assignees (or any of their respective advisors) or any actual or potential counterparty to any swap or derivative transaction relating to the Borrower or any of its subsidiaries or any of their respective obligations (in each case, other than Disqualified Lenders); *<u>provided</u>* that such disclosure shall be made subject to the acknowledgment and acceptance by such prospective Lender, participant or assignee that such information is being disseminated on a confidential basis (on substantially the terms set forth in this paragraph or as is otherwise reasonably acceptable to you and such Commitment Party) in accordance with market standards for the private dissemination of such type of information which shall in any event require "click through" or other affirmative action on the part of the recipient to access such confidential information, (h) for purposes of establishing a "due diligence" defense, (i) to enforce any of its rights or remedies under this Commitment Letter or the Facilities Documentation, (j) to any Commitment Party's experts or agents who need to know such information in connection with the Transactions and who are informed of the confidential nature of such information and are or have been advised of their obligation to keep such information confidential, (k) to a rating agency on a confidential basis for purposes of obtaining non-public "shadow" ratings or private ratings letter for the Facilities, to the CUSIP Service Bureau, Clearpar or Loanserv or any similar agency in connection with the issuance and monitoring of CUSIP numbers, Private Placement Numbers of any other similar numbers with respect to the Facilities, (l) with your written consent, (m) to any current or prospective leverage providers and financing sources, current and prospective limited partners or investors (in each case on a need-to-know and confidential basis) or (n) to a tax authority to the extent reasonably required for the purposes of the tax affairs of a party or its direct or indirect owners, and in connection with the filing of a tax return by a party or its direct or indirect owner; *<u>provided</u>*, *<u>further</u>*, that, no such disclosure shall be made to the members of such Commitment Party's or any of its affiliates' deal teams that are engaged as principals primarily in private equity or venture capital (a "***Private Equity Affiliate***") or are engaged in the sale of the Company and its subsidiaries, including through the provision of advisory services (a "***Sell Side Affiliate***" and, together with the Private Equity Affiliates, the "***Excluded Affiliates***") other than a limited number of senior employees who are required, in accordance with industry regulations or such Commitment Party's internal policies and procedures to act in a supervisory capacity and the Commitment Parties' internal legal, compliance, risk management, credit or investment committee members. Each Commitment Party's obligations under this paragraph shall automatically terminate on the earlier of (i) two years after the date hereof and (ii) solely with respect to any Commitment Party that is a party to the Facilities Documentation, the Closing Date (in which case, for this clause (ii), the confidentiality provisions in the Facilities Documentation shall supersede the provisions of this paragraph).

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You grant each Commitment Party permission to use the names and logos of you, Holdings, the Borrower, the Company and your and their respective subsidiaries in such Commitment Party's or its affiliates' marketing materials; provided that any such logos or other materials are used solely in a manner that is not intended to or reasonably likely to harm or disparage you, Holdings, the Borrower, the Company or any of your or their subsidiaries or the reputation or goodwill of any of them. With your reasonable approval, the Commitment Parties may place customary advertisements in financial and other newspapers and periodicals or on a home page or similar place for dissemination of customary information on the Internet or worldwide web as we may choose, and circulate similar promotional materials, after the final closing of the Transactions in the form of a "tombstone" or otherwise describing the names of the Borrower, the Company and in each case its subsidiaries (or any of them), and the amount, type and closing date of such Transactions, all at the expense of the Commitment Parties; provided that each Commitment Party hereby agrees not to include the name of any other Commitment Party in such advertisements or other materials without the prior consent of such other Commitment Party.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. <u>Surviving Provisions</u>.

The provisions of this <u>Section 12</u> and the indemnification, confidentiality, jurisdiction, governing law, absence of advisory or fiduciary duty, waiver of jury trial, service of process, venue and information provisions contained herein and in the Fee Letter, and the alternative transaction fee provisions in the Fee Letter, shall remain in full force and effect regardless of whether definitive documentation relating to the Facilities shall be executed and delivered and notwithstanding the termination of this Commitment Letter or the Initial Lenders' commitments hereunder and the Lead Arrangers' agreements to provide the services described herein; *<u>provided</u>* that your obligations under this Commitment Letter, other than those relating to confidentiality, information, absence of advisory or fiduciary duty, (which shall remain in full force and effect except as otherwise provided herein), shall, to the extent covered by the definitive documentation relating to the Facilities, automatically terminate and be superseded by the definitive documentation relating to the Facilities upon the initial funding under the Facilities, and you shall no longer have any liability hereunder in connection therewith at such time (it being understood that your obligations under this Commitment Letter relating to, confidentiality, absence of advisory or fiduciary duty and information shall survive the execution and delivery of such definitive documentation to the extent set forth herein). You may terminate this Commitment Letter and/or the Initial Lenders' commitments (on a pro rata basis among the Initial Lenders in the applicable Facility) with respect to any of the Facilities hereunder (in whole but not in part as to any Facility; *<u>provided</u>* that, if the Term Facility is terminated in whole, the Revolving Facility shall also be terminated in whole) at any time subject to the provisions of the preceding sentence.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. <u>Patriot Act Notification</u>.

We hereby notify you that pursuant to the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act, Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001) (the "***Patriot Act***" and the requirements of 31 C.F.R. §1010.230 (the "***Beneficial Ownership Regulation***")), each Commitment Party and each Lender is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies the Borrower and each Guarantor, which information includes the name, address, tax identification number and other information regarding the Borrower and each Guarantor that will allow such Commitment Party or such Lender to identify the Borrower and each Guarantor in accordance with the Patriot Act and the Beneficial Ownership Regulation. This notice is given in accordance with the requirements of the Patriot Act and the Beneficial Ownership Regulation and is effective as to each Commitment Party and each Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. <u>Acceptance and Termination</u>.

If the foregoing correctly sets forth our agreement, please indicate your acceptance of the terms of this Commitment Letter and of the Fee Letter by returning to the Lead Arranger executed counterparts hereof and of the Fee Letter not later than 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on December 10, 2025. Each Commitment Party's respective commitments hereunder and agreements contained herein will expire at such time in the event that the Lead Arrangers have not received such executed counterparts in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence. This Commitment Letter and the commitments and undertakings of the Commitment Parties hereunder shall automatically terminate (a) in the event that the initial borrowing in respect of the Facilities does not occur on or before 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on the fifth business day after the Outside Date (giving effect to any extensions thereto) (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), unless each of the Commitment Parties shall, in their sole discretion, agree in writing to an extension, or (b) if earlier, upon either (i) the valid termination of the Purchase Agreement in accordance with its terms prior to the closing of the Acquisition or (ii) the consummation of the Acquisition without the use of the Facilities; *<u>provided</u>* that the termination of any commitment pursuant to this sentence does not prejudice our or your rights and remedies in respect of any breach of this Commitment Letter.

Each of the parties hereto agrees that this Commitment Letter and the Fee Letter is each a binding and enforceable agreement with respect to the subject matter contained herein or therein, it being acknowledged and agreed that the availability or funding of the Facilities on the Closing Date are subject only to the conditions precedent that are expressly stated in <u>Exhibit C</u> to be conditions to the initial funding under the Facilities on the Closing Date.

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The Commitment Parties are pleased to have been given the opportunity to assist you in connection with the financing for the Acquisition.

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| Very truly yours, | Very truly yours, |
| **BLACKSTONE ALTERNATIVE CREDIT**<br> **ADVISORS LP** (on behalf of its affiliates and funds<br> and accounts managed, advised or sub-advised by it or<br> its affiliates) | **BLACKSTONE ALTERNATIVE CREDIT**<br> **ADVISORS LP** (on behalf of its affiliates and funds<br> and accounts managed, advised or sub-advised by it or<br> its affiliates) |
| By | /s/ Margaret McSpadden |
|  | Name: Margaret McSpadden |
|  | Title: Authorized Signatory |

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| **BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS FINANCE CO. L.L.C.** | **BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS FINANCE CO. L.L.C.** |
| By<br>| /s/ Eric Liaw |
|  | Name: Eric Liaw |
|  | Title: Senior Managing Director and Treasurer |

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| **BENEFIT STREET PARTNERS LLC** | **BENEFIT STREET PARTNERS LLC** |
| By | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; /s/ Chris Zikakis |

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Name:<br> Chris Zikakis <br> Title:<br> Authorized Signer

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| **MACQUARIE CAPITAL (USA) INC.** | **MACQUARIE CAPITAL (USA) INC.** |
| By | /s/ Courtney Mitchell |

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Name: Courtney Mitchell <br> Title: Authorized Signatory

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| By | /s/ Kevin Hwang |

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Name: Kevin Hwang <br> Title: Authorized Signatory

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| **MACQUARIE PF INC.** | **MACQUARIE PF INC.** |
| By | /s/ Courtney Mitchell |

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Name: Courtney Mitchell <br> Title: Authorized Signatory

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| By<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; /s/ Kevin Hwang |

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Name: Kevin Hwang <br> Title: Authorized Signatory

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Accepted and agreed to as of

the date first above written:

ContextLogic Holdings, LLC

By: ContextLogic LLC, its Managing Member

By: ContextLogic Holdings Inc., its Managing Member

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| By | /s/ Mark Ward |

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Name: <br> Mark Ward <br> Title:<br> President

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#### Schedule I

Commitments

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| **Commitment Party** | **Term Loan Facility** | **Revolving Facility** |
| Blackstone Credit | $84026078.05 | $9770474.20 |
| Blackstone Finance | $23473921.95 | $2729525.82 |
| Benefit Street | $53750000.00 | $6250000.00 |
| Macquarie Lender | $53750000.00 | $6250000.00 |
| **TOTAL** | $215000000.00 | $25000000.00 |

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| **CONFIDENTIAL** | **EXHIBIT A** |

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<u>Project Crystal</u>

<u>$215.0 million Senior Secured Term Loan Facility</u>

<u>$25.0 million Senior Secured Revolving Facility</u>

<u>Transaction Description</u><sup>1</sup>

It is intended that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ContextLogic Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "***Buyer***"), which is controlled by ContextLogic, Inc, a Delaware corporation ("***Parent***"), intends to acquire (the "***Acquisition***"), directly or indirectly, certain of the issued and outstanding equity interests of US Salt Parent Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("***Salt Parent***" or the "***Company***", and together with its subsidiaries and any assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, the "***Acquired Business***") pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among, *inter alios,* Parent, Company, Buyer and the Seller Parties identified therein (the "***Seller***") (together with the schedules and exhibits thereto, and as may be amended, modified, supplemented or waived from time to time in accordance with <u>Exhibit C</u> to the Commitment Letter, the "***Purchase Agreement***"); provided that, on the Closing Date, immediately after giving effect to such acquisition, the Buyer shall own and control at least a majority of the outstanding voting equity interests of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Borrower will obtain the Facilities described in the Summary of Principal Terms and Conditions attached as <u>Exhibit B</u> to the Commitment Letter (the "***Term Sheet***"), which will include (i) a senior secured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $215.0 million (the "***Term Loan Facility***"), (ii) a senior secured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $25.0 million (the "***Revolving Facility***", and together with the Term Loan Facility, the "***Facilities***");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries as guarantors or grantors, and any pledge of the equity of the Company and its subsidiaries under that certain Credit Agreement dated as of July 19, 2021 among US Salt Investors, LLC as Borrower, the guarantors party thereto from time to time, Ares Capital Corporation as administrative agent and collateral agent and the other lenders party thereto from time to time (the "***Existing Credit Agreement***"), will be paid in full (and all guarantees of the Company and its subsidiaries in connection therewith shall be released) and, in each case, all security interests in connection with the foregoing will be terminated and released (the transactions described in this clause (c), the "***Closing Refinancing***"); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; investors (including any direct or indirect rollover equity of any existing investor, management, board member or employee of the Company) will directly or indirectly contribute to the Buyer an aggregate amount of cash and rollover equity (which, to the extent of any equity other than common equity, shall be on terms reasonable satisfactory to the Commitment Parties (provided that the terms of the class A convertible preferred units of ContextLogic Holdings, LLC outstanding as of the date hereof shall be deemed reasonably satisfactory to the Commitment Parties) (the "***Equity Contribution")*** that represents not less than 65.0% of the sum of (the "***Capitalization Amount***") (1) the aggregate gross proceeds of the loans borrowed under the Facilities (as defined below) on the Closing Date (excluding Revolving Loans borrowed to (w) fund working capital or purchase price adjustments pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, (x) fund costs incurred in connection with the Transactions, (y) replace, backstop or cash collateralize any existing letters of credit, and (z) to fund any original issue discount or upfront fees plus (2) the amount of such Equity Contribution on the Closing Date;

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<sup>1</sup> All capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Commitment Letter to which this <u>Exhibit A</u> is attached, including the Exhibits thereto. In the event any such capitalized term is subject to multiple and differing definitions, the appropriate meaning thereof in this Exhibit shall be determined by reference to the context in which it is used.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the proceeds of the Equity Contribution***,*** borrowings under the Facilities and cash on hand at the Company and its subsidiaries on the Closing Date will be used to finance all or a portion of the Transactions, including to fund (i) the payment of consideration by the Buyer pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement, and the other payments by the Buyer contemplated by the Purchase Agreement (including purchase price adjustments, working capital adjustments and/or to pay for acquired cash) ("***Acquisition Consideration***"), (ii) the Closing Refinancing, (iii) fees and expenses incurred in connection with the foregoing and the transactions related thereto ("***Transaction Costs***"), (iv) to cash collateralize, backstop or replace letters of credit of the Company and its subsidiaries outstanding on the Closing Date (if any), and (v) working capital and general corporate purposes.

The transactions described in paragraphs (a) through (e) above, together with the transactions related thereto, are collectively referred to herein as the "***Transactions***". For purposes of this Commitment Letter, "***Closing Date***" shall mean the date on which each of the following shall occur: (i) the initial funding under the Facilities and (ii) the consummation of the Acquisition.

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<u>Project Crystal</u>

<u>$215.0 million Senior Secured Term Loan Facility</u>

<u>$25.0 million Senior Secured Revolving Facility</u>

<u>Summary of Principal Terms and Conditions</u><sup>2</sup>

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| <u>Borrower:</u> | ContextLogic Holdings, LLC, or a wholly-owned subsidiary thereof (the "***Borrower***") |
| <u>Administrative Agent:</u> | A financial institution reasonably acceptable to the Borrower and Blackstone, acting through one or more of its branches or affiliates, will act as sole and exclusive administrative agent and collateral agent (in such capacities, the "***Administrative Agent***") for the banks, financial institutions and other institutional lenders and investors becoming parties to the Facilities Documentation (in each case, other than any Disqualified Lender), together with the Initial Lenders (the "***Lenders***"), and will perform the duties customarily associated with such roles. |
| <u>Bookrunners and Lead</u><br> <u>Arrangers:</u> | Each of Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP ("***Blackstone***"), Benefit Street Partners LLC and Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc. will act as a lead arranger (in such capacity, together with any other lead arrangers or bookrunners appointed pursuant to the Commitment Letter, the "***Lead Arrangers***") and as a bookrunner, and will perform the duties customarily associated with such roles. |
| <u>Senior Secured</u><br> <u>Facilities:</u> | A senior secured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $215.0 million (the "***Term Loan Facility***"; the loans thereunder, the "***Term Loans***" and, together with the Revolving Loans, the "***Loans***"). |
|  | (B) A senior secured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $25.0 million (the "***Revolving Facility***"; the commitments thereunder, the "***Revolving Commitments***"), of which up to $10 million (less the aggregate face amount of any Substitute L/Cs outstanding) shall be available in the form of Letters of Credit (as defined below) which may be issued by a Lender through one or more designated third parties. The loans under the Revolving Facility are referred to as the "***Revolving Loans***"; the Lenders under the Revolving Facilities, the "***Revolving Lenders***". |
|  | In connection with the Revolving Facility, ABR loans shall be made available to the Borrower one business day following the date of delivery of any notice of borrowing and Term SOFR loans shall be made available to the Borrower three business days following the date of delivery of any notice of borrowing. |

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<sup>2</sup> All capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Commitment Letter to which this <u>Exhibit B</u> is attached, including the Exhibits thereto. In the event any such capitalized term is subject to multiple and differing definitions, the appropriate meaning thereof in this Exhibit shall be determined by reference to the context in which it is used.

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"***Defaulting Lender***" means any Lender whose acts or failure to act, whether directly or indirectly, cause it to meet any part of the definition of "Lender Default."<br>"***Lender Default***" means (i) the refusal (which may be given verbally or in writing and has not been retracted) or failure of any Lender to make available its portion of any incurrence of revolving loans or reimbursement obligations, which refusal or failure is not cured within two (2) business days after the date of such refusal or failure (unless such failure or refusal is the result of such Lender's good faith determination that a condition precedent to funding (specifically identified, including, if applicable by reference to a specific default) has not been satisfied and such Lender has notified the Administrative Agent in writing of such determination); (ii) the failure of any Lender to pay over to the Administrative Agent, any Issuing Bank (as defined below) or any other Lender any other amount required to be paid by it hereunder within two (2) business days of the date when due, unless the subject of a good faith dispute; (iii) a Lender has notified the Borrower or the Administrative Agent that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations hereunder or has made a public statement to that effect with respect to its funding obligations under the Revolving Facility or under other agreements in which it commits to extend credit; (iv) a Lender has failed, within three (3) business days after request by the Administrative Agent, to confirm that it will comply with its funding obligations under the Revolving Facility or (v) a Lender has admitted in writing that it is insolvent or such Lender becomes subject to a Lender-Related Distress Event or a Bail-In Action (to be defined in a manner consistent with the Documentation Principles).<br>"***Lender-Related Distress Event***" means, with respect to any Lender or any person that directly or indirectly controls such Lender (each, a "***Distressed Person***"), as the case may be, a voluntary or involuntary case with respect to such Distressed Person under any debt relief law, or a custodian, conservator, receiver or similar official is appointed for such Distressed Person or any substantial part of such Distressed Person's assets, or such Distressed Person or any person that directly or indirectly controls such Distressed Person is subject to a forced liquidation, or such Distressed Person makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or is otherwise adjudicated as, or determined to be, insolvent or bankrupt; <u>*provided*</u> that a Lender-Related Distress Event shall not be deemed to have occurred solely by virtue of the ownership or acquisition of any equity interests in any Lender or any person that directly or indirectly controls such Lender by a governmental authority or an instrumentality thereof.<br>

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| <u>Incremental Facilities:</u> | The Facilities Documentation will permit the Borrower to add one or more incremental term loan facilities to the Term Loan Facility and/or increase or extend the loans under any other existing term loan tranches under the Facilities (each, an "***Incremental Term Facility***") and/or increase the Revolving Commitments (any such increase, an "***Incremental Revolving Increase***"; the Incremental Term Facilities and any Incremental Revolving Increase are collectively referred to as "***Incremental Facilities***") *<u>provided</u>* that the Lenders of the applicable class will first be afforded the opportunity to provide any such Incremental Facility on the same terms and conditions (including with respect to pricing terms); <u>*provided*</u> that the existing Lenders must accept such opportunity to provide any such Incremental Facility within ten (10) business days after receipt of applicable terms and other information reasonably related to the contemplated transaction or else be deemed to have declined the opportunity to provide any such Incremental Facility and the Borrower shall have (x) the right to have a lender other than the existing Lenders provide such Incremental Facility and (y) no subsequent obligation to provide the existing Lenders the opportunity to provide any such Incremental Facility even if the terms change in good faith from those originally offered)) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the sum of the following (subject to the Limited Condition Transactions provisions set forth herein): |

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(x) (i) the greater of (a) 100% of Financing EBITDA and (b) 100% of TTM EBITDA <u>*plus*</u> (i) any amounts reallocated from the General Debt Basket <u>less</u> (ii) the aggregate principal amount of any Incremental Equivalent Debt incurred in reliance on the Shared Starter Amount) (the amount calculated pursuant to this clause (x), the "***Shared Starter Amount***"), <u>*plus*</u><br> ** <br>(y) (I) all voluntary prepayments, debt buybacks, prepayments utilizing yank-a-bank provisions and redemptions and repurchases (with respect to debt buybacks, prepayments utilizing yank-a-bank provisions and redemptions and repurchases based on the lesser of (x) the aggregate principal amount of indebtedness retired and (y) the amount of cash actually utilized) of the Term Loan Facility, any Incremental Term Facility, or other long-term Indebtedness or constituting a refinancing of Indebtedness originally incurred or established under the Shared Starter Amount and made prior to the date of any such incurrence, in each case except to the extent financed with long-term indebtedness (other than revolving loans), (II) the amount of any permanent reduction of commitments, including the amount of any commitment reductions utilizing yank-a-bank provisions, under the Revolving Facility, any Incremental Revolving Increase and Incremental Equivalent Debt in the form of a revolving facility, in each case except to the extent financed with long-term indebtedness (other than revolving loans), (III) all voluntary prepayments, debt buybacks, redemptions or repurchases of (or, in the case of any Refinancing Revolving Facility, any permanent reduction of commitments under) any Refinancing Debt previously applied to the prepayment of any of the foregoing set forth in this <u>clause (y)</u> (with respect to debt buybacks, prepayments utilizing yank-a-bank provisions and redemptions and repurchases based on the lesser of (x) the aggregate principal amount of indebtedness retired and (y) the amount of cash actually utilized), and (IV) in the case of an Incremental Facility that serves to effectively extend the maturity of the Term Loan Facility, the Revolving Facility, any Refinancing Facility and/or any other Incremental Facilities or Incremental Equivalent Debt, an amount equal to the portion of the Term Loan Facility, the Revolving Facility, Refinancing Facility, any other Incremental Facilities and/or Incremental Equivalent Debt, as applicable, to be replaced with such Incremental Facility, an amount equal to the portion of the relevant terminated commitment or loan *provided*, that such Incremental Facility replacing such portion of the Term Loan Facility, the Revolving Facility, Refinancing Facility or any other Incremental Facility and/or Incremental Equivalent Debt, as applicable, to the extent secured, shall rank either equal in priority or junior in priority to the liens securing the facility being replaced, <u>*provided*</u>, further, that, there shall be no "uptiering" (whether in regard of payment or lien priority) of Indebtedness permitted pursuant to or under the Prepay Incremental Amount (e.g., if *pari passu* Indebtedness is voluntarily prepaid in accordance with the terms hereof, only *pari passu*, junior lien, or unsecured Indebtedness may be incurred pursuant to the Prepay Incremental Amount using credit therefor; if junior lien or unsecured Indebtedness is voluntarily prepaid in accordance with the terms hereof, only junior lien, or unsecured Indebtedness may be incurred pursuant to the Prepay Incremental Amount using credit therefor; and if unsecured Indebtedness is voluntarily prepaid in accordance with the terms hereof, only unsecured Indebtedness may be incurred pursuant to the Prepay Incremental Amount using credit therefor)) (the amount calculated pursuant to this clause (y), the "***Prepay Incremental Amount***"); <u>*plus*</u><br>

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(z) an unlimited amount, so long as after giving pro forma effect to the incurrence of such additional amount under this <u>clause (z)</u> (and after giving effect to all permitted acquisitions, similar investments or other customary pro forma events and adjustments but without, for the avoidance of doubt, giving effect to any amount incurred substantially simultaneously or contemporaneously therewith under clause (x) or (y) above and assuming all commitments under any Incremental Revolving Increase incurred pursuant to this clause (z) were fully drawn):<br>(A) if such Incremental Facility is secured by the Collateral and ranks *pari passu* in right of security with the Loans, the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio (as defined below) does not exceed the Closing Date Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio,<br>(B) if such Incremental Facility is secured by the Collateral and ranks junior in right of security to the Loans, the Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio (as defined below) does not exceed 0.50x above the Closing Date Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio, or<br>(C) if such Incremental Facility is unsecured (or, in the case of Incremental Equivalent Debt, secured by assets that do not constitute Collateral), the Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio does not exceed 1.00x above the Closing Date Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio<br>(the amounts described in this clause (z), the "***Ratio Incremental Amount***" and, collectively with the Shared Starter Amount and the Prepay Incremental Amount, the "***Available Incremental Amount***"); <u>*provided*</u> that<br>(i) subject to the provisions with respect to Limited Condition Transactions (as defined below), no event of default exists or would exist after giving effect thereto,<br>(ii) the Incremental Facilities (A) will rank *pari passu* with the Facilities in right of payment, (B) shall not be guaranteed by any person other than a person that is or will become a Guarantor (as hereinafter defined) under the then-outstanding Facilities, and (C) to the extent secured, shall not be secured by any assets other than the Collateral (as defined below) (or, in the case of Incremental Equivalent Debt constituting Permitted Non-Guarantor Debt (as defined below), such indebtedness may be secured by assets that do not constitute Collateral),<br>

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(iii) (A) any Incremental Term Facility (other than with respect to interim loan facilities and bridge facilities (so long as the long term debt into which any such interim loan facility or bridge facility is to be converted satisfies this clause (iii))) will have (x) in the case of any Incremental Term Facility secured by the Collateral on a *pari passu* basis with the Term Loan Facility, a final maturity no earlier than the final maturity of the Term Loan Facility and (y) in the case of any Incremental Term Facility that is secured by the Collateral on a junior basis with the Term Loan Facility or that is unsecured, a final maturity date no earlier than the date that is 91 days following the final maturity of the Term Loan Facility and (B) the final maturity date of any Incremental Revolving Increase shall be no earlier than that (and there shall be no mandatory commitment reductions prior to the maturity of) of the existing Revolving Facility,<br>(iv) the weighted average life to maturity of any Incremental Term Facility (other than with respect to interim loan facilities and bridge facilities (so long as the long term debt into which any such interim loan facility or bridge facility is to be converted satisfies this clause (iv))) shall be no shorter than that of the Term Loan Facility (without giving effect to prepayments),<br>(v) subject to clauses (iii) and (iv) above, the amortization schedule applicable to any Incremental Term Facility shall be determined by the Borrower and the lenders thereunder,<br>(vi) the all-in yield (whether in the form of interest rate margins, original issue discount, upfront fees or a Term SOFR or ABR floor, but excluding any commitment, structuring, underwriting, ticking and arranger fees or other similar fees, in each case, that are not shared by all lenders providing such Incremental Facility) applicable to any Incremental Facility will be determined by the Borrower and the lenders providing such Incremental Facility; <u>*provided*</u> that with respect to any Incremental Term Facility (other than (A) such facilities that have a final maturity date no earlier than the second anniversary following the final maturity of the Term Loan Facility, (B) such facilities that are in an aggregate principal amount of less than the greater of (i) 50% of Financing EBITDA and 50% of TTM EBITDA and (C) any customary Rule 144A high yield notes) that (x) is secured by the Collateral on a *pari passu* basis with the liens on the Collateral securing the initial Term Loan Facility and (y) ranks *pari passu* in right of payment to the initial Term Loan Facility (the "***MFN Conditions***"), if the all-in yield of such Incremental Term Facility exceeds the all-in yield of the Term Loan Facility (calculated in the same manner), by more than 50 basis points, the applicable margins for the Term Loan Facility shall be increased to the extent necessary so that the all-in yield on the Term Loan Facility is 50 basis points less than the all-in yield on such Incremental Term Facility (it being agreed that any increase in yield to any existing facility required due to the application of a Term SOFR or ABR floor on any Incremental Term Facility shall be effected solely through an increase in (or implementation of, as applicable) any Term SOFR or ABR floor applicable to such existing facility) (this paragraph (vi), collectively, the "***MFN Provision***"),<br>

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(vii) subject to clause (vi) above, any fees payable in connection with any such Incremental Facility shall be determined by the Borrower and the arrangers providing for such Incremental Facility,<br>(viii) (A) any Incremental Revolving Increase (x) shall be on the same terms (including maturity date, unused fees and interest rates but excluding upfront fees and other amounts) and pursuant to the same documentation (other than the amendment evidencing such Incremental Revolving Increase) applicable to the Revolving Facility, (y) may provide for the ability to participate with respect to borrowings and, subject to exceptions consistent with the Documentation Principles, repayments on a pro rata basis or less than pro rata basis (but not greater than pro rata basis, other than in connection with any refinancing thereof or repayment required upon the maturity thereof) with other then-outstanding Revolving Facilities, but (z) may provide for the ability to permanently repay and terminate revolving commitments on a pro rata basis, less than a pro rata basis or greater than pro rata basis with the Revolving Facility in a manner consistent with the Documentation Principles and (B) any Incremental Term Facility may provide for the ability to participate (x) with respect to any voluntary prepayments, on a pro rata basis, less than a pro rata basis or greater than a pro rata basis with the Term Loan Facility and (y) with respect to any mandatory prepayments, on a pro rata basis or less than a pro rata basis with (or, if such Incremental Term Facility is subordinated in right of security, on a junior basis to) the Term Loan Facility, and<br>(ix) except as otherwise specified by clauses (ii) through (viii) above, all other terms of such Incremental Facility shall be on terms and pursuant to documentation to be agreed between the Borrower and the applicable lenders providing such Incremental Facility; <u>*provided*</u> that to the extent such terms and documentation are not consistent with the terms of the existing applicable Facility, such terms shall either, at the option of the Borrower, (A) not be materially more restrictive to Holdings and the restricted subsidiaries (as determined by the Borrower), when taken as a whole, than the terms of the initial Term Loan Facility or Revolving Facility, as the case may be (except for covenants or other provisions applicable only to periods after the latest final scheduled maturity date of the initial Term Loan Facility or the Revolving Facility, as applicable) or (B) if favorable to the existing Lenders, in consultation with the Administrative Agent, be incorporated into the Facilities Documentation for the benefit of the existing Lenders without further amendment requirements, including, for the avoidance of doubt, at the option of the Borrower, any increase in the applicable margin relating to any existing Facility to achieve fungibility with such existing Term Loan Facility; and<br>

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it being understood that (I) the Borrower shall be deemed to have used capacity under the Ratio Incremental Amount (to the extent compliant therewith and unless otherwise elected by the Borrower) before capacity under the Shared Starter Amount or the Prepay Incremental Amount, and capacity under the Prepay Incremental Amount shall be deemed to be used before capacity under the Shared Starter Amount, (II) loans may be incurred under the Shared Starter Amount, Ratio Incremental Amount and Prepay Incremental Amount, and proceeds from any such incurrence under the Shared Starter Amount, Ratio Incremental Amount and Prepay Incremental Amount, may be utilized in a single transaction or series of related transactions occurring substantially concurrently by first calculating the incurrence under the Ratio Incremental Amount (without inclusion of any amounts incurred pursuant to the Shared Starter Amount or the Prepay Incremental Amount or amounts incurred pursuant to any revolving loans, in each case, incurred or to be incurred in connection with such transaction or series of related transactions) and then calculating the incurrence under the Prepay Incremental Amount (without inclusion of any amounts to be utilized pursuant to Shared Starter Amount), as applicable, and (III) in the event that any incremental loans or commitments (or a portion thereof) incurred under the Shared Starter Amount or the Prepay Incremental Amount subsequently could at any time be incurred under the Ratio Incremental Amount (for the avoidance of doubt, determined without duplication of such incremental loans or commitments), at such time such incremental loans or commitments shall (unless otherwise elected by the Borrower) automatically be divided, if applicable, and reclassified as indebtedness incurred under the Ratio Incremental Amount, and the Shared Starter Amount or the Prepay Incremental Amount, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be increased by the amount so reclassified); <u>*provided*</u> that for purposes of the calculation of the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio or Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio (as applicable) used in determining the availability of Incremental Facilities, Incremental Equivalent Debt or any other ratio based debt incurrence, any cash proceeds of any Incremental Facilities or Incremental Equivalent Debt (as applicable) or other applicable ratio based debt will not be netted for purposes of determining compliance with the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio or Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio (as applicable); <u>*provided*</u>, <u>*further*</u>, that in connection with the incurrence of any Incremental Term Facility in the form of delayed draw term loan commitments, at the Borrower's election, any ratio incurrence test applicable thereto may either (x) be tested upon the initial establishment of such delayed draw term loan commitments assuming the commitments are fully drawn, in which case any subsequent draw under such delayed draw term loan commitments shall not be subject to any ratio incurrence test unless imposed by the lenders providing such delayed draw term loan commitments or (y) be tested upon each draw thereunder (immediately after giving effect to any acquisition or investments consummated concurrently therewith and, subject to any applicable caps on pro forma adjustments set forth in the provision entitled "Consolidated EBITDA", other appropriate pro forma adjustment events); <u>*provided*</u>, <u>*further*</u>, that Lenders holding incremental delayed draw term loan commitments established pursuant to clause (y) without being subject to any incurrence test shall not have any voting rights until such time the applicable commitments are drawn (except with respect to any voting items requiring the consent of each Lender or each affected Lender).<br>

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The Borrower may in its discretion seek commitments in respect of the Incremental Facilities from existing Lenders (each of which shall be entitled to agree or decline to participate in its sole discretion) and additional banks, financial institutions and other institutional lenders who will become Lenders in connection therewith (<u>*provided*</u> only that such other Lender is an "Eligible Assignee" (to be defined in the Facilities Documentation; <u>*provided*</u> that, in any event, "Eligible Assignees" shall not include any Person that invests primarily in distressed debt or "special situations" opportunities) and any such Eligible Assignee shall be subject to the consent of the Administrative Agent and each Issuing Bank, in each case, to the extent the consent of such person would be required for an assignment of the applicable loans or commitments to such Eligible Assignee).<br>In addition, the Borrower or any of its restricted subsidiaries may, in lieu of adding Incremental Term Facilities, utilize any part of the Available Incremental Amount at any time by issuing or incurring Incremental Equivalent Debt (as defined below), provided that no event of default exists or would exist after giving effect thereto.<br>"***Incremental Equivalent Debt***" means indebtedness issued by the Borrower or any restricted subsidiary in lieu of loans under any Incremental Facility consisting of the issuance of senior or subordinated notes or loans (which may be unsecured or secured on a *pari passu* or junior lien basis), whether issued in a public offering, Rule 144A or other private placement or bridge financing in lieu of the foregoing, or senior or subordinated "Mezzanine" debt; <u>*provided*</u> that (u) the aggregate amount of Incremental Equivalent Debt shall not exceed the Available Incremental Amount, (v) except to the extent constituting Permitted Non-Guarantor Debt, such indebtedness shall not be incurred or guaranteed by any person other than the Borrower and the Subsidiary Guarantors and shall not be secured by any assets other than the Collateral; (w) if secured by Collateral, such indebtedness shall be subject to a customary intercreditor agreement reasonably satisfactory to the Required Lenders, (x) such Incremental Equivalent Debt (i) if secured by the Collateral on a *pari passu* basis with the Term Loan Facility, shall have a final maturity no earlier than the final maturity of the Term Loan Facility, (ii) if secured by the Collateral on a junior basis with the Term Loan Facility, secured by assets that do not constitute Collateral or unsecured, shall have a final maturity date no earlier than the date that is 91 days following the final maturity of the Term Loan Facility and (iii) shall have a weighted average life to maturity that is no shorter than the weighted average life to maturity of the Term Loan Facility (without giving effect to prepayments); <u>*provided*</u> that the requirements of this clause (x) shall not apply to any Incremental Equivalent Debt consisting of interim loan facilities and bridge facilities, so long as the long-term indebtedness into which such interim loan facility or bridge facility is to be converted satisfies this clause (x), (y) such Incremental Equivalent Debt shall have other terms (excluding pricing, fees, rate floors and optional prepayment or redemption terms) substantially consistent with or (taken as a whole) not materially more restrictive to Holdings and the restricted subsidiaries (as determined by the Borrower) than, those applicable to the initial Term Loan Facility (except for (A) covenants or other provisions applicable only to periods after the latest final scheduled maturity date of the loans under the initial Term Loan Facility then existing or (B) if favorable to the existing Lenders, in consultation with the Administrative Agent, as incorporated into the Facilities Documentation for the benefit of all existing Lenders (without further amendment requirements)) or such terms and conditions as are current market terms for such type of indebtedness and (z) Incremental Equivalent Debt that is in the form of term loans or notes (other than customary 144A high yield notes) that satisfies the MFN Conditions shall be subject to the MFN Provision (the requirements described in the foregoing clauses (w) through (z), the "***Required Debt Terms***"). "***Permitted Non-Guarantor Debt***" means Incremental Equivalent Debt, Permitted Ratio Debt, Permitted Acquisition Debt and indebtedness incurred under a basket substantially consistent with Section 7.03(s) of the Precedent Documentation, in each case, that is incurred or guaranteed by a person that is not a Loan Party or is secured by any asset that is not Collateral; provided that, the aggregate principal amount of Permitted Non-Guarantor Debt shall not exceed the greater of (x) 50% of Financing EBITDA and (y) 50% of TTM EBITDA.<br>

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"***Consolidated Total Debt***" means, as of any date of determination, calculated on a pro forma basis, the aggregate principal amount of indebtedness of the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries outstanding on such date, determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, consisting only of third party indebtedness for borrowed money, all obligations of such Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments, capitalized lease obligations and purchase money indebtedness, earnouts and other deferred purchase price obligations and amounts drawn under standby letters of credit solely to the extent not reimbursed within three (3) business days, and guarantees of the foregoing, net of all unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries. For the avoidance of doubt, it is understood that (i) [reserved], (ii) undrawn amounts under revolving credit facilities, (iii) [reserved], (iv) earn-out obligations, (v) deferred purchase price obligations (in the case of clauses (iv) and (v), until such obligations have become due and payable and are unpaid for a period of thirty (30) days), seller notes (unless such obligations have become due and payable) and (vi) swap obligations do not constitute Consolidated Total Debt.<br>"***Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio***" means the ratio of Consolidated Total Debt secured by liens on any of the Collateral on an equal priority basis with (but without regard to control of remedies) or senior priority basis to the liens on any of the Collateral securing the Facilities or any assets of the Borrower or any restricted subsidiary other than the Collateral to TTM EBITDA.<br>"***Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio***" means the ratio of Consolidated Total Debt secured by liens on any assets of the Borrower or any restricted subsidiary to TTM EBITDA.<br>"***Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio***" means the ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to TTM EBITDA.<br>"***Closing Date Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio***" means 3.40:1.00.<br>

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"***Closing Date Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio***" means 3.40:1.00.<br>"***Closing Date Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio***" means 3.40:1.00.<br>"***Consolidated EBITDA***" (and, without duplication, component definitions, including, without limitation, net income) will (a) be based upon the consolidated net income (determined in accordance with GAAP) of the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries and (b) include, without limitation, add-backs, adjustments or exclusions (and, as applicable, corresponding deductions) from consolidated net income, as applicable, for:<br>(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization<br>(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any non-cash impairment charge and any asset write off or write-down and the amortization of intangibles;<br>(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any non-cash gain and/or charge, expense, or loss, including the excess or shortfall of rent expense over actual cash rent paid during the relevant period due to the use of straight line rent for GAAP purposes and any non-cash compensation charges, translation losses or non-cash expenses relating to the vesting of warrants (*<u>provided</u>* that to the extent any non-cash charge represents an accrual of or reserve for potential cash items in any future period, (i) the Borrower may determine not to add back such non-cash charge in the current period or (ii) to the extent the Borrower decides to add back such non-cash charge, the cash payment in respect thereof in such future period shall be subtracted from Consolidated EBITDA, and excluding amortization of a prepaid cash item that was paid in a prior period);<br>(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; expenses, charges, costs, accruals, reserves and losses constituting extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring items or related to any single or one-time event (including, without limitation, any one time expense, charge, cost, accrual, reserve or loss (i) relating to marketing or rebranding, compliance with accounting standards, enhanced accounting function or other transaction costs or operational changes or improvements or associated with becoming a standalone entity or Public Company, in each case, whether or not consummated and (ii) arising out of any litigation (including derivative suits), inquiries, requests for information and other proceedings, including legal fees and costs incurred in connection therewith and any penalties or settlement payments in respect of any thereof);<br>(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; all gains and charges from or on sales, dispositions or abandonments of assets and/or discontinued operations or assets outside the ordinary course of business (including, without limitation, asset retirement costs);<br>

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(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; pro forma "run rate" cost savings, operating expense reductions, operating improvements, contracted rate synergies and other cost synergies (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, revenue synergies) related to (x) the Transactions and (y) mergers and other business combinations, acquisitions and other investments (including any of the foregoing consummated prior to the Closing Date), de novos, divestitures, dispositions, the integration, consolidation or discontinuance of activities or operations, the lease of new facilities, the consolidation or closing of locations, restructurings, integration (including financial and management information systems and other IT upgrades), transition, insourcing initiatives, operating improvements, headcount reductions, new or revised compensation arrangements, cost savings initiatives and other business optimization initiatives or new service roll out, actions or events, including new contracts, contractual changes, increased pricing or volume and any other revenue enhancements in each case that are reasonably identifiable and factually supportable, in each case, to the extent projected to result from actions taken or with respect to which substantial steps have been taken or are expected to be taken within the first eight (8) full fiscal quarters following the consummation or commencement, as applicable, thereof, in an amount with respect to clause (y) (other than related to the run rate effect of owners' compensation adjustments with respect to any target at the time of, or in connection with, the acquisitions thereof), together with clause (vii) not to exceed **35**% of Consolidated EBITDA (in each case, calculated after giving effect all addbacks and adjustments to Consolidated EBITDA);<br>(vii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any expenses, charges, costs, accruals, reserves and losses (including duplicative running costs and any charge relating to tax restructuring) related to operating expense reductions, and other cost synergies, recapitalizations, restructurings, integration, transition, insourcing initiatives, operating improvements, cost savings initiatives, cost rationalization programs, and other business optimizations, initiatives, actions and events (including, without limitation, those related to the start-up, pre-opening, opening, curtailment, closure, and/or consolidation of distribution centers, operations, offices and facilities (including future lease commitments, lease breakage or other terminations, vacant facilities and establishing backup capacity), training for related personnel and relocation and reallocation of employees, equipment and other assets and resources; new product or systems design, system establishment, development and introductions (including intellectual property development); strategic initiatives; consulting and other professional fees; project start-up costs; establishing or expanding into new markets; expansion or initiation of new lines of business or market sectors; sales-force build-out; balance sheet adjustments and adjustments to existing reserves; curtailments or modifications to pension and post-retirement employee benefit plans (including any settlement of pension liabilities); exiting, closing, winding down or termination of lines of business, locations or offices; settlement costs; costs related to customer disputes, distribution networks or sales channels; and contract termination, retention, recruiting, completion, stay, severance, relocation, signing, consulting and transition services arrangements any tax restructuring) related to business optimization initiatives, actions and events, in an amount, together with clause (vi)(y) (other than any pro forma events occurring prior to the Closing Date or the run rate effect of owners' compensation adjustments with respect to any target at the time of, or in connection with, the acquisitions thereof) not to exceed **35**% of Consolidated EBITDA (calculated after giving effect to all addbacks and adjustments to Consolidated EBITDA);<br>

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(viii) (A) all management, consulting, monitoring, transaction, investment banking or advisory fees and reimbursement of reasonable expenses and indemnities paid or accrued to any sponsor, equity holders or an affiliate (including operating partners), to the extent permitted (including rationalization, legal, tax, corporate, structuring and other costs and expenses), (B) all fees and expenses (i) relating to the board of directors and (ii) premiums for key-man life insurance and directors and officers insurance (C) fees and expenses paid to any financial or accounting advisors in connection with executing any GAAP conversion;<br>(ix)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (i) the charges incurred in connection with the Transactions, including to fund any arrangement or underwriting fees, (ii) charges incurred in connection with any investment, restricted payment, disposition, equity issuance (including any initial public offering of the Borrower or any direct or indirect parent company), issuance of Indebtedness, refinancing, recapitalization and/or other similar transaction (in each case, whether or not consummated) and/or (iii) the amount of any charge that is paid or reimbursed by any third party pursuant to indemnification, expense reimbursement and/or similar provisions or agreements and/or insurance;<br>(x)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; earn-out obligation expense incurred in connection with the Acquisition and/or any other acquisition and/or other investment (including any acquisition and/or other investment consummated prior to the Closing Date) which is paid or accrued during the applicable period;<br>(xi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; fees, charges, costs and expenses incurred in connection with establishment, integration, implementation, replacement, transition, development or upgrade of software, operational, financial, reporting and information technology systems and technology initiatives;<br>(xii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The amount of incremental contract value of Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries that Borrower projects would have been realized or achieved as EBITDA contribution from the entry into (and performance under) New Contracts during the relevant period had such New Contracts been effective and had performance thereunder commenced as of the beginning of the relevant period (which incremental contract value shall be subject only to certification by a responsible officer of Borrower and shall be calculated on a pro forma basis as though the full run rate effect, with respect to the applicable period, of such incremental contract value had been realized as EBITDA contribution on the first day of such period), including, without limitation, such incremental contract value attributable to New Contracts that are in excess of (but without duplication of) contract value attributable to New Contracts that has been actually realized as EBITDA contribution during such period in an amount not to exceed **15**% of Consolidated EBITDA (calculated after giving effect to all addbacks and adjustments to Consolidated EBITDA);<sup>3</sup><br>

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(xiii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; proceeds of business interruption and cyber insurance and other charges, losses or expenses to the extent indemnified, insured, reimbursed or reimbursable or otherwise covered by a third party, in each case, to the extent received in cash, or, in any other case, to the extent reasonably expected to be received by Borrower within 24 months of the end of the latest applicable period of insured loss (or periods of insured loss; it being agreed that (x) such periods will be deemed to end at the end of each relevant fiscal quarter, except with respect to the final period of insured loss, which will end on the last day of the insured loss and (y) there shall be a deduction to Consolidated EBITDA in the applicable future period for any amount so added back to the extent such proceeds are not received within such 24 month period), and, in any event, which claim has not been denied<br>(xiv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (i) unrealized net gains/losses in the fair market value of any hedge arrangements and/or other derivative instrument pursuant to (in the case of such other derivative instruments) FASB ASC No. 815 – Derivatives and Hedging and (ii) any net income or loss (less all fees and expenses or charges related thereto) attributable to the early extinguishment of Indebtedness (and the termination of any associated hedging arrangements);<br>(xv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; any charge incurred as a result of, in connection with or pursuant to any management equity plan, profits interest or stock option plan or other management or employee benefit plan or agreement, any pension plan (including any post-employment benefit scheme which has been agreed to with the relevant pension trustee), any stock subscription or shareholder agreement, any employee benefit trust, any employment benefit scheme, any long-term incentive plan or any similar equity plan or agreement (including any deferred compensation arrangement), including, without limitation, pension or other post-employment benefit costs representing amortization of unrecognized prior service costs, actuarial costs, including amortization of such amounts arising in prior periods, and (ii) any charge in connection with the rollover, acceleration or payout of equity interests held by management, in each case under this clause (xv), to the extent any such charge is non-cash or is a cash charge that is funded with net cash proceeds contributed to Holdings or the Borrower as a capital contribution or as a result of the sale or issuance of qualified equity of the Borrower or Holdings;<br>(xvi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; unrealized net foreign currency translation or transaction gains or losses impacting net income (including, without limitation, currency re-measurements of Indebtedness and any unrealized net gains or losses from hedge agreements for currency exchange risk associated with the above or any other currency-related risk);<br>(xvii) the amount of any expense or deduction associated with any restricted subsidiary attributable to non-controlling interests or minority interests of third parties;<br>

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(xviii) non-cash effects of adjustments (including, without limitation, the effects of such adjustments pushed down to Holdings and its restricted subsidiaries) in such person's consolidated financial statements pursuant to GAAP (including, without limitation, in the inventory, property and equipment, leases, rights fee arrangements, software, goodwill, intangible assets, in-process research and development, deferred revenue, advanced billings and debt line items thereof) resulting from the application of recapitalization accounting or the acquisition method of accounting, as the case may be, in relation to the Transactions or any consummated acquisition or the amortization or write-off of any amounts thereof;<br>(xix) the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles (effected either through cumulative effect adjustment or a retroactive application, in each case, in accordance with GAAP) to the extent not otherwise reflected in a change to the financial covenants;<br>(xx)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; charges associated with, or in anticipation of, or preparation for, compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations promulgated in connection therewith and charges relating to compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), as amended (and any comparable law in any other applicable jurisdiction), as applicable to companies with equity or debt securities held by the public, the rules of national securities exchange companies with listed equity or debt securities, and, to the extent associated with, or incurred in anticipation of, or preparation for, compliance with the requirements applicable to companies with equity or debt securities held by the public, directors' or managers' compensation, fees and expense reimbursement, disbursements, charges relating to investor relations, shareholder meetings and reports to shareholders or debtholders, directors' and officers' insurance and other executive costs, legal and other professional fees and listing fees;<br>(xxi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at the option of the Borrower, adjustments, exclusions and add-backs (x) consistent with Regulation S-X of the SEC (as in effect prior to January 1, 2021), or (y) set forth in a quality of earnings report delivered to the Administrative Agent in connection with an acquisition or other similar permitted investment conducted by a "Big-Four" accounting firm or any other accounting firm of regionally or nationally recognized standing or otherwise reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent;<br>(xxii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; At the option of Borrower, (i) addbacks identified or contained in the financial model delivered to the Lead Arrangers on October 21, 2025, (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the pro forma adjustments contained therein) (together with any updates or modifications reasonably agreed between the Borrower and the Lead Arrangers, the "***Financial Model***") and (ii) addbacks and adjustments (including pro forma adjustments) reflected in the Quality of Earnings report delivered to the Lead Arrangers on November 3, 2025 (the "***Quality of Earnings Report***");<br>(xxiii) other expenses, addbacks, adjustments, costs, and losses reasonably approved by the Required Lenders; and<br>(xxiv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; other add-backs or adjustments consistent with the Documentation Principles to be mutually agreed.<br>

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|  | "***Financing EBITDA***" means $62.5 million.<br>"***TTM EBITDA***" means Consolidated EBITDA for the most recently ended period of four consecutive fiscal quarters for which financial statements are internally available (<u>*provided*</u> that copies of such internally available financial statements have been provided to the Administrative Agent for distribution to the Lenders) (or, in the case of the Financial Covenant (as defined below), the Interest Rate Step Down (each as defined below), the Commitment Fee Stepdown (as defined below) and the Excess Cash Flow step downs set forth below, the most recently completed four fiscal quarter period for which financial statements have been (or are required to be) delivered and ended on or prior to such date), calculated on a pro forma basis (for the avoidance of doubt after giving effect to any acquisition consummated concurrently therewith and any other acquisition, dispositions, debt incurrence, debt retirement and other appropriate pro forma adjustment events, including any debt incurrence or retirement subsequent to the end of the applicable test period and on or prior to the date of such incurrence, all to be further defined in the Facilities Documentation).<br>|
| <u>Refinancing Facilities:</u> | The Facilities Documentation will permit the Borrower or any Guarantor to refinance and/or replace loans under the Term Loan Facility (or any Incremental Term Facility) and/or loans and commitments under any Revolving Facility from time to time, in whole or part, in a principal amount not to exceed the principal amount of indebtedness so refinanced (*plus* an amount equal to accrued but unpaid interest, premiums and fees payable by the terms of such indebtedness and reasonable fees, expenses, original issue discount and upfront fees incurred in connection with such refinancing) with one or more new term facilities (each, a "***Refinancing Term Facility***") or, in the case of a refinancing and/or replacement of loans or commitments under any Revolving Facility, new revolving credit facilities (each, a "***Refinancing Revolving Facility***" and, together with any Refinancing Term Facility, a "***Refinancing Facility***" or the "***Refinancing Facilities***"), under the Facilities Documentation with the consent of the Borrower and the lenders providing such Refinancing Facility, or, in the case of any Term Loan Facility or any Incremental Term Facility, with one or more additional series of unsecured notes or loans, senior secured notes or loans that will be secured by the Collateral (as defined below) on a *pari passu* basis with the Term Loan Facility, junior lien secured notes or loans that will be secured on a junior basis to the Term Loan Facility (such notes or loans, "***Refinancing Notes***" and, together with the Refinancing Term Facilities, the "***Refinancing Term Debt***" and together with the Refinancing Revolving Facilities, the "***Refinancing Debt***"); <u>*provided*</u> that (i) any such Refinancing Notes that are secured shall be subject to a customary intercreditor arrangement reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, (ii) (A) any Refinancing Debt that is secured on a *pari passu* basis with the Facilities shall not mature prior to the maturity date of, or, in the case of Refinancing Term Debt, have a shorter weighted average life to maturity (without giving effect to prepayments) than, the loans under the Term Loan Facility being refinanced (other than with respect to interim loan facilities and bridge facilities (so long as the long-term debt into which any such interim loan facility or bridge facility is to be converted satisfies this clause (A))) and no Refinancing Revolving Facility shall provide for scheduled amortization or commitment reductions prior to the then scheduled maturity date of the Revolving Facility and (B) any Refinancing Term Debt that is unsecured or secured on a junior lien basis shall not mature prior to the date that is 91 days following the maturity date of the loans under the Term Loan Facility being refinanced and has no scheduled amortization prior to 91 days following the maturity date of the loans under the Term Loan Facility being refinanced, (iii) if any such Refinancing Debt is secured, it shall not be secured by any assets other than the Collateral, (iv) if any such Refinancing Debt is guaranteed, it shall not be guaranteed by any person other than the Guarantors, (v) any Refinancing Term Facility may provide for the ability to participate (x) with respect to any voluntary prepayments, on a pro rata basis, less than a pro rata basis or greater than a pro rata basis with the Term Loan Facility and (y) with respect to any mandatory prepayments, on a pro rata basis or less than a pro rata basis with (or, if such Refinancing Term Facility is subordinated in right of payment or security, on a junior basis to) the Term Loan Facility and any other then-existing Term Loan Facilities, (vi) any refinanced debt that is secured by liens on a junior basis shall only be refinanced with Refinancing Debt that will be unsecured or secured by liens on a junior basis with the Term Loan Facility and refinanced debt that is unsecured shall only be refinanced with Refinancing Debt that is unsecured, (vii) the other terms and conditions (excluding those referenced in clauses (i) through (vi) above and excluding pricing, fees, rate floors and optional prepayment or redemption terms) of such Refinancing Debt are substantially consistent with, or (taken as a whole) not materially more restrictive to Holdings and the restricted subsidiaries (as determined by the Borrower) than, those applicable to the applicable loans under the Revolving Facility or Term Loan Facility being refinanced or replaced (except for (x) covenants or other provisions applicable only to periods after the latest final scheduled maturity date of the relevant loans under the Revolving Facility or Term Loan Facility existing at the time of such refinancing or replacement or (y) if favorable to the existing Lenders, in consultation with the Administrative Agent, as are incorporated into the Facilities Documentation for the benefit of all existing Lenders without further amendment requirements) and (viii) if the refinanced debt was subordinated in right of payment, the Refinancing Debt shall be subordinated on terms at least as favorable to the Lenders. |

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| <u>Purpose:</u> | The letters of credit and proceeds of loans under the Revolving Facility will be used by the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries for (i) on the Closing Date for the uses described in the Section entitled "Availability" and (ii) after the Closing Date for working capital and for other general corporate purposes (including permitted acquisitions, investments, restricted payments and other transactions not prohibited under the Facilities Documentation).<br>The proceeds of the Term Loan Facility will be used by the Borrower on the Closing Date, together with proceeds of the Equity Contribution, the borrowing under the Revolving Facility (if any) and cash on hand at the Company and its subsidiaries, to pay the Acquisition Consideration, to consummate the Closing Refinancing, to pay Transaction Costs and for working capital and general corporate purposes. |

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| <u>Availability:</u> | Loans under the Revolving Facility may be made available on the Closing Date to fund amounts (A) to finance the Transactions and Transaction Costs, (B) to replace, backstop and/or cash collateralize existing letters of credit of the Company and its subsidiaries, (C) for working capital and purchase price adjustments (including purchase price adjustments including, for the avoidance of doubt, any purchase price adjustments in respect of the Transactions) and (D) for general corporate purposes; provided that such availability on the Closing Date with respect to amounts utilized for clause (A) or (D) shall not exceed $10.0 million.<br>In addition, letters of credit may be issued on the Closing Date to backstop or replace letters of credit, guarantees and performance and similar bonds outstanding on the Closing Date (including by "grandfathering" such existing letters of credit in the Revolving Facility) or for other general corporate purposes.<br>Loans under the Revolving Facility will be available in U.S. dollars at any time prior to the final maturity of the Revolving Facility, in minimum principal amounts consistent with the Documentation Principles (as defined below). Amounts repaid under the Revolving Facility may be reborrowed.<br>The Term Loan Facility will be available in U.S. dollars in a single drawing on the Closing Date. Amounts borrowed under the Term Loan Facility that are repaid or prepaid may not be reborrowed.<br>|
| <u>Interest Rates and Fees:</u> | As set forth on <u>Annex I</u> hereto.<br>|
| <u>Default Rate:</u> | Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any payment or bankruptcy event of default, any principal payable under or in respect of the Facilities not paid when due shall bear interest at the applicable interest rate *plus* 2.00% per annum. Other overdue amounts shall bear interest at the interest rate applicable to ABR loans *plus* 2.00% per annum, at the option of the Required Lenders (or automatically upon a bankruptcy event of default).<br>|
| <u>Letters of Credit:</u> | Standby letters of credit ("***Letters of Credit***") under the Revolving Facility will be issued by a Lender designated by the Borrower (or, through one or more designated third parties) or such other party who agrees to act in that capacity reasonably acceptable to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent (each, an "***Issuing Bank***"); provided that, none of Blackstone or Macquarie (or any of their affiliates or managed or related funds) shall be required to act as an Issuing Bank. Each Letter of Credit shall expire not later than the earlier of (a) 12 months after its date of issuance and (b) unless arrangements reasonably satisfactory to the Issuing Bank have been entered into, the fifth business day prior to the final maturity of the Revolving Facility; <u>*provided*</u> that any Letter of Credit may provide for renewal thereof (which may be automatic) for additional periods of up to 12 months (which in no event shall extend beyond the date referred to in clause (b) above).<br>|
|  | Drawings under any Letter of Credit shall be reimbursed by the Borrower within one (1) business day of the Issuing Bank's written notice thereof to Borrower. To the extent that the Borrower does not reimburse the Issuing Bank within one (1) business day of such notice, the Lenders under the Revolving Facility shall be irrevocably obligated to reimburse the Issuing Bank pro rata based upon their respective Revolving Commitments. |

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|  | If any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, then the Letter of Credit exposure of such Defaulting Lender will automatically be reallocated among the non-Defaulting Lenders pro rata in accordance with their Revolving Commitments up to an amount such that the revolving credit exposure of such non-Defaulting Lender does not exceed its commitments. In the event that such reallocation does not fully cover the Letter of Credit exposure of such Defaulting Lender, the applicable Issuing Bank may require the Borrower to cash collateralize such "uncovered" exposure in respect of each outstanding Letter of Credit and will have no obligation to issue new Letters of Credit, or to extend, renew or amend existing Letters of Credit to the extent Letter of Credit exposure would exceed the commitments of the non-Defaulting Lenders, unless such "uncovered" exposure is cash collateralized to the Issuing Bank's reasonable satisfaction.<br>|
| <u>Final Maturity and</u><br> <u>Amortization:</u> | The Revolving Facility will mature on the date that is seven years after the Closing Date; <u>*provided*</u> that the Facilities Documentation shall provide the right for the Borrower to extend commitments and/or outstanding loans pursuant to one or more classes under the Revolving Facility with only the consent of the respective extending Lenders; it being understood that each Lender under the class that is being extended shall have been offered the opportunity to participate in such extension on the same terms and conditions as each other Lender under such class.<br>The Term Loan Facility will mature on the date that is seven years after the Closing Date and will amortize in equal quarterly installments in aggregate annual amounts equal to 1.00% of the original principal amount of the Term Loan Facility commencing on the last day of the second full fiscal quarter ended after the Closing Date, with the balance payable on the final maturity date; <u>*provided*</u> that the Facilities Documentation shall provide the right for the Borrower to extend commitments and/or outstandings pursuant to one or more classes with only the consent of the respective extending Lenders under the Term Loan Facility; it being understood that each Lender under the class that is being extended shall have been offered the opportunity to participate in such extension on the same terms and conditions as each other Lender under such class. |

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| <u>Guarantees:</u> | All obligations of the Borrower and the Guarantors (the "***Obligations***") under the Facilities and, at the option of the Borrower, under any interest rate protection, currency exchange or other hedging arrangements entered into with a Lender or any affiliate of a Lender at the time of entering into such arrangements or any other person from time to time specifically designated by the Borrower as a provider of "Secured Hedging Obligations" ("***Hedging Obligations***") and under any cash management arrangements entered into with a Lender or any affiliate of a Lender at the time of the entering into of such arrangements or any other person from time to time specifically designated by the Borrower as a provider of "Secured Cash Management Obligations" ("***Cash Management Obligations***") will be unconditionally guaranteed jointly and severally on a senior secured basis (the "***Guarantees***") by the direct parent company of the Borrower ("***Holdings***"); the Borrower (except as to its own primary obligations) and, except to the extent (and for so long as) such a Guarantee would be prohibited or restricted by applicable law or any restriction in any contract existing on the Closing Date or at the time the relevant subsidiary was acquired, as applicable (including (i) any requirement to obtain the consent, approval, license or authorization of any governmental or regulatory authority or third party other than Holdings, the Borrower or any restricted subsidiary (unless such consent has already been obtained; it being understood that no Loan Party shall have the obligation to procure any such consent) and (ii) in the case of any restricted subsidiary acquired pursuant to a permitted acquisition or other investment not prohibited by the Facilities Documentation that has assumed secured indebtedness and any restricted subsidiary thereof that guarantees such secured indebtedness, in each case to the extent (and for so long as) such secured indebtedness prohibits such subsidiary from becoming a Guarantor (so long as such prohibition is not incurred in contemplation of such acquisition or investment)), in each case, not incurred in contemplation of avoiding a Guarantee of the Facilities, or would result in material adverse tax consequences or material regulatory or cost consequences, in each case, as determined in good faith by the Borrower in consultation with the Administrative Agent, each existing and subsequently acquired or organized direct or indirect wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of the Borrower (other than (a) any direct or indirect U.S. subsidiary of a direct or indirect non-U.S. subsidiary of the Borrower that is a "controlled foreign corporation" within the meaning of Section 957 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") (a "***CFC***"), (b) any direct or indirect U.S. subsidiary that is a disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes if it does not have any material assets, directly or indirectly, other than the capital stock and/or capital stock and indebtedness of one or more foreign subsidiaries that are CFCs (such disregarded entity, a "***FSHCO***"), (c) unrestricted subsidiaries, (d) captive insurance companies, (e) not-for-profit subsidiaries, (f) special purpose entities, (g) immaterial subsidiaries (to be defined in a manner consistent with the Documentation Principles) and (h) any subsidiary where the Borrower reasonably determines in consultation with the Administrative Agent that the cost or burden of obtaining a guarantee by such subsidiary exceeds the practical benefit to the Lenders afforded thereby) (the "***Subsidiary Guarantors***" and, together with Holdings, the "***Guarantors***"), in each case, subject to additional exceptions consistent with the Documentation Principles.<br>Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, a subsidiary may become a non-Guarantor as a result of becoming a non-wholly owned subsidiary of the Borrower only if the transfer of a portion of the equity interests of such subsidiary is to a non-affiliate of the Borrower in connection with a transaction which is entered into for a bona fide business purpose and not primarily in contemplation of a Guarantor ceasing to constitute a Guarantor and solely to the extent (A) such release is treated as a new investment in such subsidiary (after giving effect to such release) and the Borrower has investment capacity to so designate such subsidiary as a non-Guarantor (measured as of the fair market value of such Guarantor at the time of such designation) and (B) such subsidiary does not own (or exclusively license) any intellectual property that is material to the business of the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries (taken as a whole). |

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| <u>Security:</u> | The Obligations, the Guarantees, any Hedging Obligations and any Cash Management Obligations will be secured on a first priority basis by substantially all of the present and after acquired assets of the Borrower and each Guarantor (collectively, but excluding the Excluded Assets (as defined below), the "***Collateral***"), including: (a) a perfected first priority (subject to permitted liens and other exceptions consistent with the Documentation Principles) pledge of all of the capital stock of the Borrower and a perfected first priority (subject to permitted liens and other exceptions consistent with the Documentation Principles) pledge of all the capital stock directly held by the Borrower or any Guarantor in any material wholly-owned restricted subsidiary (which pledge, in the case of the capital stock of any FSHCO or of any foreign subsidiary of a U.S. entity that is a CFC, shall be limited to 65% of the voting stock and 100% of the nonvoting stock of such foreign subsidiary or such U.S. entity, as the case may be) (the collateral described in clause (a), collectively, the "***Pledged Collateral***"); and (b) a perfected first priority (subject to permitted liens and other exceptions consistent with the Documentation Principles) security interest in substantially all other tangible and intangible assets of the Borrower and each Guarantor (including but not limited to accounts receivable, as-extracted collateral inventory, equipment, general intangibles, investment property, intellectual property and the proceeds of the foregoing), in each case, subject to permitted liens and to customary exceptions to be agreed; <u>*provided*</u> that any mortgages on any material fee-owned real property constituting Collateral may be provided within 90 days after the Closing Date (subject to extensions by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion). |

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) the Collateral shall not include: (i) (x) any fee-owned real property with a fair market value below a threshold (as such fair market value is determined in good faith by the Borrower) to be agreed or that is located outside of the United States, (y) any fee-owned real property (whether already mortgaged, or is required or intended to be mortgaged, at any time of determination) located in a flood hazard area or such property or mortgage thereon would be subject to any flood insurance due diligence (other than in respect of initial flood determinations as to whether any property is located in a special flood hazard area or as otherwise permitted under this clause (y) with respect to flood insurance), flood insurance requirements or compliance with any flood insurance laws (it being agreed that (A) if it is subsequently determined that any property subject to, or otherwise required or intended to be subject to, a mortgage is or might be located in a flood hazard area, such property shall be excluded from the Collateral until a determination is made that such property is not located in a flood hazard area and does not require flood insurance, and (B) if there is an existing mortgage on such property, such mortgage shall be released if located in a special flood hazard area and would require flood insurance or if it cannot be determined whether such fee owned real property is located in a special flood hazard area or would require flood insurance if the time or information necessary to make such determination would (as determined by the Borrower in good faith) delay or impair the intended date of funding any loan or effectiveness of any amendment or supplement under the Facilities Documentation) and (z) and any leasehold interest in real property (it being understood that there shall be no requirement to obtain any landlord waivers, estoppels or collateral access letters), (ii) motor vehicles, airplanes and other assets subject to certificates of title, except to the extent perfected by the filing of a Uniform Commercial Code financing statement, (iii) letter of credit rights (other than to the extent consisting of supporting obligations that can be perfected solely by the filing of a Uniform Commercial Code financing statement) and commercial tort claims, in each case, under a specified threshold to be agreed, (iv) any governmental licenses or state or local franchises, charters and authorizations, to the extent (and for so long as) security interests in such licenses, franchises, charters or authorizations are prohibited or restricted thereby or would require the consent of any governmental entity or third party (it being understood that no Loan Party shall have the obligation to procure any such consent) (except to the extent such prohibition or restriction is rendered ineffective under the Uniform Commercial Code), (v) any assets to the extent and only for so long as a pledge or security interest therein is prohibited or restricted by applicable law (including any requirement to obtain the consent, approval, license or authorization of any governmental or regulatory authority or third party other than Holdings, the Borrower or any restricted subsidiary (unless such consent has already been obtained or is no longer required (it being understood that no Loan Party shall have the obligation to procure any such consent)), after giving effect to the applicable anti-assignment provisions of the UCC or other applicable law notwithstanding such prohibition, but excluding the proceeds and receivables thereof, the assignment of which is expressly deemed effective under applicable law notwithstanding such prohibition, (vi) (A) margin stock, (B) equity interests in unrestricted subsidiaries and (C) equity interests in joint ventures and other non-wholly owned subsidiaries (but only to the extent and for so long as that the organizational documents or other agreements with other equity holders do not permit or restrict the pledge thereof under restrictions that are enforceable under the Uniform Commercial Code to the extent such restriction existed on the Closing Date or on the date of acquisition of the relevant entity and such restriction was not entered into in contemplation of granting a security interest in such equity interests), but excluding the proceeds and receivables thereof, the assignment of which is expressly deemed effective under applicable law notwithstanding such prohibition), (vii) any lease, license or agreement or any property subject to a purchase money security interest or similar arrangement, in each case, permitted under the Facilities Documentation, to the extent that a grant of a security interest therein would violate or invalidate such lease, license or agreement or purchase money or similar arrangement or create a right of termination in favor of any other party thereto (other than Holdings, the Borrower or any restricted subsidiary) after giving effect to the applicable anti-assignment provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code or other applicable law, other than proceeds and receivables thereof, the assignment of which is expressly deemed effective under the Uniform Commercial Code or other applicable law notwithstanding such prohibition, (viii) any assets to the extent a security interest in such assets would result in material adverse tax consequences or material regulatory or cost consequences, in each case, as determined in good faith by the Borrower, in consultation with the Administrative Agent, (ix) any intent-to-use (or similar) trademark application prior to the filing of a "Statement of Use", "Amendment to Allege Use" or similar filing with respect thereto, to the extent, if any, that, and solely during the period, if any, in which, the grant of a security interest therein would impair the validity or enforceability of such intent-to-use trademark application under applicable federal law; and (x) assets in circumstances where the cost, burden, difficulty or consequence of obtaining a security interest in or perfection of such assets exceeds the practical benefit to the Lenders afforded thereby as reasonably determined by the Borrower in consultation with the Administrative Agent (all of the items in clauses (i) through (x) above, collectively, the "***Excluded Assets***"); (b) control agreements and perfection by "control" (other than in respect of certificated Pledged Collateral and certain promissory notes that constitute Collateral over a threshold to be agreed) shall not be required with respect to any Collateral (including without limitation deposit accounts, other bank or securities accounts, etc.); (c) perfection by possession or control shall not be required with respect to any immaterial notes or other evidence of immaterial indebtedness under a threshold to be agreed; and (d) no actions in any non-U.S. jurisdiction or required by the laws of any non-U.S. jurisdiction shall be required in order to create any security interests in assets located or titled outside of the U.S. or to perfect such security interests, including any intellectual property registered in any non-U.S. jurisdiction (it being understood that there shall be no security agreements or pledge agreements governed under the laws of any non-U.S. jurisdiction).<br>

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|  | Notwithstanding the foregoing, the requirements of the preceding two paragraphs shall be subject to the Certain Funds Provision.<br>Three (3) business days' prior written notice after an event of default has occurred and is continuing shall be required to foreclose on, or to exercise any remedies, including without limitation, voting rights or pledge with respect to, any equity interests, securities or instruments pledged as Collateral.<br>|
| <u>Mandatory</u> <br> <u>Prepayments:</u> | Loans under the Term Loan Facility shall be prepaid with:<br>(a) 50% of Excess Cash Flow (to be defined in a manner consistent with the Documentation Principles) in excess of the greater of 15% of Financing EBITDA and 15% of TTM EBITDA for each fiscal year of the Borrower (commencing with the first full fiscal year ended after the Closing Date) with step-downs to 25% and 0% based upon achievement of Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio levels of 3.00:1.00 and 2.50:1.00, respectively, <u>*provided*</u> that (i) (A) voluntary prepayments, redemptions and repurchases (including permitted loan buy-backs and prepayments in connection with yank-a-bank provisions) of any Term Loans, any loans under any Incremental Term Facility, any Incremental Equivalent Debt, any Refinancing Term Facility and any other Indebtedness, in each case to the extent secured on a *pari passu* basis with the Term Loan Facility (and, for the avoidance of doubt, such reduction in respect of prepayments made at a discount or premium to par shall be limited to the amount actually paid in cash in respect of such prepayment), and the loans under the Revolving Facility (to the extent accompanied by a permanent reduction of the corresponding commitments) and (B) without duplication of amounts deducted from the calculation of Excess Cash Flow, amounts used for (or contractually committed, planned or budgeted to be used in the following fiscal year (which amounts, to the extent not actually used, shall be added to Excess Cash Flow in such subsequent fiscal year) for) acquisitions (including earn-out payments and deferred purchase price payments), other investments (excluding intercompany investments and investments in cash and cash equivalents), capital expenditures (including, without limitation, capitalized software expenditures) and certain restricted payments, in each case of clauses (A) and (B) made during such fiscal year or after year-end and prior to the time such Excess Cash Flow prepayment is due, in the case of clauses (A) and (B) will, at the option of the Borrower, reduce the amount of Excess Cash Flow prepayments required for such fiscal year on a dollar-for-dollar basis, in each case so long as not financed with long-term indebtedness (other than revolving indebtedness) and (ii) Excess Cash Flow shall be reduced for amounts consistent with the Documentation Principles; <u>*provided*</u> that such amounts in clauses (i) and (ii) above shall not be deducted from more than one Excess Cash Flow calculation; <u>*provided*</u>, <u>*further*</u>, that for purposes of determining the applicable Excess Cash Flow percentage above, the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio shall be recalculated to give pro forma effect to all such prepayments and expenditures set forth in clauses (i) and (ii) above that are made after the end of the applicable fiscal year but prior to the time such Excess Cash Flow payment is due; |

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(b) 100% of the net cash proceeds of all non-ordinary course asset sales or other dispositions of property using the 75% FMV Cash Consideration Basket (as defined below) by the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries (including casualty insurance and condemnation proceeds, but, for the avoidance of doubt, with exceptions for sales of inventory in the ordinary course and other ordinary course dispositions, obsolete or worn-out property, property no longer useful in the business, sale leaseback transactions and other exceptions to be set forth in the Facilities Documentation or consistent with the Documentation Principles) in excess of the greater of (i) 15% of Financing EBITDA and (ii) 15% of TTM on a per transaction basis and subject to the right of the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries to reinvest if such proceeds are reinvested (or committed to be reinvested) within 18 months and, if so committed to reinvestment, reinvested no later than 180 days after the end of such 18-month period; and<br>(c) 100% of the net cash proceeds of issuances of debt obligations of the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries (except the net cash proceeds of any permitted debt other than Refinancing Debt).<br>Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Facilities Documentation will provide that in the event any indebtedness is incurred that is secured by the Collateral on a *pari passu* basis with the Term Loan Facility, such indebtedness may share in any prepayments made in respect of such facility or facilities sharing such Collateral required by clauses (a) and (b) of the immediately preceding paragraph (to the extent that such prepayments are required by the documentation governing such facility or facilities) on no more than a ratable basis, subject to certain exceptions consistent with the Documentation Principles.<br>

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<u>Voluntary Prepayments</u><br> <u>and Reductions in</u> <br> <u>Commitments:</u><br> Voluntary prepayments of borrowings under the Facilities will be permitted at any time (subject to customary notice requirements), in minimum principal amounts consistent with the Documentation Principles, without premium or penalty except as described below, subject to reimbursement of the Lenders' redeployment costs in the case of a prepayment of Term SOFR borrowings prior to the last day of the relevant interest period. All voluntary prepayments of the Term Loan Facility will be applied to the remaining amortization payments under the Term Loan Facility as directed by the Borrower (and absent such direction, in direct order of maturity thereof).<br>All mandatory prepayments with the proceeds of any non-permitted debt issuance or Refinancing Debt, all voluntary prepayments of the Term Loans, any mandatory assignment or repayment as a result of utilizing the "yank-a-bank" provisions) and any acceleration of the Term Loan Facility, in each case, whether before or after the commencement of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, must be accompanied by a prepayment fee (the "***Prepayment Fee***") equal to:<br>(a) 1.00% of the amount of the principal of the Term Loans prepaid, if such prepayment is made prior to the first anniversary of the Closing Date; and<br>(b) 0.00% with respect to any prepayments of the Term Loans made on or after the first anniversary of the Closing Date;<br><u>*provided*</u>, that the Prepayment Fee shall not apply to any prepayments of the Term Loans made with in connection with (a) a change of control, (b) initial public offering, (c) enterprise transformative events<sup>4</sup> or (d) internally generated cash.<br>

 

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<sup>4</sup> "**Enterprise Transformative Event**" means any acquisition, merger, consolidation, disposition, liquidation or Investment by any of the Borrowers, Holdings or any Restricted Subsidiary that is either (a) not permitted by the terms of any Loan Document immediately prior to the consummation of such transaction, (b) if permitted by the terms of the Loan Documents (prior to giving effect to any amendments) immediately prior to the consummation of such transaction, would not provide the Borrowers and their Restricted Subsidiaries with adequate flexibility under

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| <u>Facilities</u> <br> <u>Documentation:</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The definitive documentation for the Facilities (the "***Facilities Documentation***") shall be based on, and no less favorable to Holdings and its subsidiaries than that certain Credit Agreement dated as of April 30, 2024 (such Credit Agreement and the related loan documentation, each as may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time prior to the date hereof, the "***Precedent Documentation***"), shall contain the terms and conditions set forth in this <u>Exhibit B</u> and shall (x) reflect (i) the operational and strategic requirements of the Holdings and its subsidiaries in light of their size, industries and practices, matters disclosed in the disclosure schedules to the Purchase Agreement, the nature and structure of the Transactions and the Parent's proposed business plan, (ii) changes in law or accounting standards since the date of the Precedent Documentation, (iii) the Administrative Agent's customary agency and mechanical provisions and (iv) the provisions in the Credit Documentation shall include customary, "J. Crew", "Envision" "Chewy" and "Serta" provisions no less favorable to the language in the Precedent Credit Agreement or otherwise to be mutually agreed, (y) take into account the terms set forth in the Commitment Letter as well as the Precedent Documentation, the investor's existing credit facility differences related to the Borrower and its subsidiaries, their businesses and the Company's business plan (collectively, the "***Documentation Principles***"). The Facilities Documentation shall contain only those payments, conditions to borrowing, mandatory prepayments, representations and warranties, affirmative, negative and financial covenants and events of default expressly set forth in this <u>Exhibit B</u>, in each case, applicable to Holdings (to the extent consistent with the Precedent Documentation), the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries and with standards, qualifications, thresholds, exceptions, "baskets" and grace and cure periods consistent with the Documentation Principles (it being understood that all exceptions, baskets and thresholds that are subject to a monetary cap shall include a "builder" or "grower" component based on a percentage of TTM EBITDA of the Borrower that is equivalent to the initial monetary cap on the Closing Date). To the extent that any representations and warranties made on, or as of, the Closing Date (or a date prior to the Closing Date) are qualified by or subject to "material adverse effect", the definition thereof shall be Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the Purchase Agreement). Counsel for the Borrower shall initially draft the Facilities Documentation consistent with the Documentation Principles. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Facilities Documentation shall reflect the following modifications to the Precedent Documentation:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) any term or provision requiring the determination of the Administrative Agent, the satisfaction of the Administrative Agent, the acceptance of the Administrative Agent (or any similar requirement) shall instead be required to be determined by, satisfactory to or accepted by a representative of Blackstone;<br>|

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the Loan Documents for the continuation and/or expansion of the Borrowers' business, to make improvements to operational efficiency or otherwise facilitate growth or profitability, as reasonably determined by the Borrowers acting in good faith or (c) is for consideration greater than $150,000,000.<br>

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) dispositions pursuant to Section 7.05(l) of the Precedent Documentation and investments pursuant to Section 7.02(z) of the Precedent Documentation, in the aggregate, shall not exceed an amount equal to the amount of indebtedness permitted to be incurred pursuant to Section 7.03(u) of the Precedent Documentation;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) modify Section 7.06(d) to eliminate reference to Section 7.15 therein; and<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) eliminate the disposition basket set forth in Section 7.05(m).<br>|
| <u>Representations and</u> <br> <u>Warranties:</u> | Limited to the following (to be applicable to the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries and, solely with respect to limited customary representations and warranties, Holdings): organization; existence, qualification and power; authority; compliance with laws; due authorization, execution, delivery and enforceability of the Facilities Documentation; no violation of or conflict with laws, organizational documents or material agreements; material governmental approvals (as such approval pertains to the Facilities Documentation); financial statements; no material adverse change (after the Closing Date); litigation; labor matters; use of proceeds; ownership of property; environmental matters; taxes; ERISA compliance; subsidiaries; margin regulations; Investment Company Act; PATRIOT Act; OFAC; FCPA and other anti-terrorism, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws and laws against sanctioned persons; disclosure (subject to knowledge with respect to information provided by the Company prior to the Closing Date); intellectual property; projections; creation, validity and perfection of security interests in the Collateral (subject to permitted liens and the Certain Funds Provision); and solvency at closing (such representation and warranty to contain a definition of solvency consistent with the solvency certificate in the form set forth in <u>Annex I</u> attached to <u>Exhibit C</u>); subject, where applicable, in the case of each of the foregoing representations and warranties, to exceptions, qualifications and limitations, including for materiality, to be provided in the Facilities Documentation, which shall be consistent with the exceptions, qualifications and limitations for materiality after giving effect to the Documentation Principles; but in all respects limited on the Closing Date to the Specified Representations and the Specified Purchase Agreement Representations.<br>|
| <u>Conditions Precedent</u><br> <u>to</u> <u>Borrowing:</u> | Subject to the Certain Funds Provision, the borrowing under the Facilities on the Closing Date will be subject only to the satisfaction (or waiver by the Lead Arrangers) of the conditions precedent expressly set forth in <u>Exhibit C</u> to the Commitment Letter; provided that, the notice of borrowing in respect of any borrowing on the Closing Date shall be delivered no less than three (3) business days (or such lesser number of days reasonably agreed by the Initial Lenders) in advance thereof.<br>|
| <u>Conditions Precedent</u><br> <u>to ongoing Borrowings:</u> | After the Closing Date, each extension of credit under the Revolving Facilities will be conditioned upon (which conditions shall not be subject to the Limited Condition Transaction testing provisions): (a) delivery of notice of borrowing or request for issuance of letters of credit, as applicable, (b) accuracy of representations and warranties in all material respects and (c) absence of defaults and events of default. |

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| <u>Affirmative Covenants:</u> | Limited to the following (to be applicable to the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries and, in the case of further assurances as to security, Holdings): delivery of annual audited and quarterly unaudited financial statements (within 120 days for delivery of annual financial statements and 45 days for quarterly financials, and with an extended period of 150 days for delivery of the first annual financial statements (which may, at the election of the Borrower, cover the period solely from the Closing Date through the last day of the fiscal year in which the Closing Date occurs) and an extended period of 60 days for delivery of each of the first four fiscal quarters following the Closing Date and any quarter in which a material acquisition is consummated) (with (x) commencing with the first full fiscal year ending after the Closing Date, quarterly and annual financial statements to be accompanied by, in comparative form, the figures for the corresponding fiscal quarter of the previous fiscal year or the corresponding fiscal year, respectively, (y) in the case of quarterly financial statements, customary management discussion and analysis and (z) annual financial statements to be accompanied by an opinion of an independent accounting firm (which opinion shall not contain any scope qualification or any going concern or like qualification (other than an emphasis of matter paragraph), other than with respect to, or resulting from, (i) an upcoming maturity date of any indebtedness, (ii) any actual or potential inability to satisfy or comply with any financial covenant, (iii) any activities related to unrestricted subsidiaries or (iv) any change in accounting principles or practices reflecting changes in GAAP and required by the Borrower's independent certificated public accountants); officers' compliance certificates (which shall be required within five business days of the delivery of the annual financial statements and the quarterly financial statements (other than the last fiscal quarter of any fiscal year), and other information reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent; notices of default and other material events; payment of taxes; preservation of existence; maintenance of properties (subject to casualty, condemnation and normal wear and tear); maintenance of insurance; compliance with laws; maintenance of books and records; inspection rights (subject to frequency (so long as no payment or bankruptcy event of default exists) and cost reimbursement limitations to be agreed); covenant to guarantee obligations and give security; further assurances as to security; designation of unrestricted subsidiaries; and use of proceeds; subject, where applicable, in the case of each of the foregoing covenants, to exceptions, qualifications and limitations, including for materiality, to be provided in the Facilities Documentation, which shall be consistent with the exceptions, qualifications and limitations for materiality after giving effect to the Documentation Principles.<br>With respect to any period for which the Borrower is a reporting company under the Exchange Act, the Borrower shall be deemed to have satisfied its obligations to deliver financial statements if such financial statements are publicly filed with the SEC within the time periods specified above. |

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| <u>Negative Covenants:</u> | Limited to the following (to be applicable to the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries and, in the case of the passive holding company covenant set forth below, Holdings): liens; investments (including acquisitions, loans, etc.); debt; fundamental changes; dispositions; restricted payments; transactions with affiliates; restrictions on negative pledge clauses; restrictions on subsidiary distributions; prepaying (excluding any permitted refinancing thereof and any mandatory prepayments required thereunder) and amending debt that is (x) subject to a junior lien, (y) contractually subordinated in right of payment to the Facilities or (z) unsecured , with a principal amount in excess of the greater of 25% of Financing EBITDA and 25% of TTM EBITDA and with greater than one year left to maturity (together, "***Junior Debt***"); material changes in the nature of business; changes in fiscal year; restrictions on changes to documents governing Junior Debt, in each case to the extent materially adverse to the Lenders; and customary "passive holding company" restrictions applicable to Holdings, in each case, consistent with the Documentation Principles. Baskets and exceptions to the foregoing covenants will include baskets and exceptions (and all dollar baskets, including event of default thresholds, shall include a growth component based on a corresponding percentage of TTM EBITDA) consistent with the Documentation Principles and in any event, include (but not be limited to) the following:<br>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (i) Indebtedness under the Facilities, Incremental Facilities, Incremental Equivalent Debt and Refinancing Debt, (ii) indebtedness subject to compliance with, on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such incurrence of indebtedness and customary pro forma events and adjustments, (w) if such indebtedness is secured by the Collateral and ranks *pari passu* in right of security with the Facilities, a Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio that does not exceed the Closing Date Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, (x) if such indebtedness is secured by the Collateral and ranks junior in right of security with the Facilities, a Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio that does not exceed 0.50x above the Closing Date Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio and (y) if such indebtedness is unsecured or is secured exclusively by assets that do not constitute Collateral, a Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio no greater than 1.00x above the Closing Date Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio (such indebtedness under clauses (A) and (B), "***Permitted Ratio Debt***"), (iii) unsecured indebtedness in an amount equal to any cash equity contribution received by the Borrower after the Closing Date (other than equity cure contributions and contributions in respect of disqualified equity or contributions made to build the Available Amount Basket (as defined below)), (iv) indebtedness incurred or assumed in connection with permitted acquisitions or other permitted investments so long as (x) in the case of assumed indebtedness, (A) such indebtedness was not incurred in contemplation of such acquisition or other investment and (B) such indebtedness is non-recourse (except as to the applicable person or assets acquired pursuant to the applicable acquisition or investment) and (y) in the case of newly incurred indebtedness, the aggregate outstanding principal amount of such indebtedness does not subject to compliance with, on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such incurrence of indebtedness and customary pro forma events and adjustments, (w) if such indebtedness is secured by the Collateral and ranks *pari passu* in right of security with the Facilities, a Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio that does not exceed the Closing Date Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, (x) if such indebtedness is secured by the Collateral and ranks junior in right of security with the Facilities, a Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio no greater than 0.50x above the Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio and (y) if such indebtedness is unsecured or secured exclusively by assets that do not constitute Collateral, a Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio no greater than 1.00x above the Closing Date Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio (such indebtedness under clauses (A) and (B), "***Permitted Acquisition Debt***"), (v) indebtedness incurred under a general basket in an amount not to exceed the greater of 40% of Financing EBITDA and 40% of TTM EBITDA (the "***General Debt Basket***"), which may be secured pursuant to the General Lien Basket (as defined below) by assets or property that do not constitute Collateral or to the extent secured by the Collateral on a junior lien basis to the liens securing the Obligations; (vi) indebtedness in respect of surety bonds, performance bonds and similar instruments issued for general corporate purposes incurred in the ordinary course of business; (vii) indebtedness in the form of unsecured earnouts, other unsecured contingent obligations and unsecured seller notes; *provided*, *further*, that to the extent such indebtedness in respect of any such unsecured seller notes are not subordinated in right of payment on terms reasonably satisfactory to the Required Lenders (which will allow payments when due subject only to no payment or bankruptcy event of default), such unsecured seller notes shall be subject to a cap of an aggregate outstanding principal balance not to exceed the greater of (x) 25% of Financing EBITDA and (y) 25% of TTM EBITDA; and (viii) indebtedness incurred in connection with the issuance of letters of credit by third-party financial institutions, (the "***Substitute L/Cs***") which, together with the aggregate face amount of all Letters of Credit outstanding, shall not exceed the Letters of Credit sublimit; *provided* that Permitted Ratio Debt and Permitted Acquisition Debt shall be subject to the Required Debt Terms; |

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(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Liens (i) on the Collateral securing the Facilities, Incremental Term Facilities, Incremental Equivalent Debt and Refinancing Debt, (ii) securing Permitted Ratio Debt or Permitted Acquisition Debt (in each case, to the extent incurred under a clause that contemplates secured debt and liens of such type), (iii) securing indebtedness that is assumed in connection with a permitted acquisition or other permitted investment; *provided* that such indebtedness and liens were not incurred in contemplation of such transaction and such liens extend only to the assets acquired in connection with such transaction, (iv) obligations under a general lien basket in an amount equal to the General Debt Basket (which, in the case of consensual liens secured by the Collateral, may rank junior or equal in priority to the liens securing the Term Loans, but which shall be subject to customary intercreditor arrangements) (the "***General Lien Basket***"); *provided* that any such liens incurred under the General Lien Basket ranking equal in priority to the liens securing the Term Loans shall be subject to a cap of the greater of (x) 20% of Financing EBITDA and (y) 20% of TTM EBITDA, (v) liens in respect of indebtedness set forth in clauses (a)(vi) and (vi) liens on the assets, and capital stock, of non-guarantor subsidiaries securing obligations of non-guarantor subsidiaries to the extent permitted to be incurred;<br>

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(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Restricted payments, investments and prepayments of Junior Debt (i) from a cumulative "builder" basket (the "***Available Amount Basket***") equal to (A) the greater of (1) 35% of Financing EBITDA and (2) 35% of TTM EBITDA, *plus* (B) commencing with the first full fiscal year ending after the Closing Date, retained Excess Cash Flow (to the extent greater than zero) (which shall also include the proceeds of equity issuances and contributions after the Closing Date (other than excluded equity contributions, equity cure contributions and disqualified equity)) (this clause (B), the "***Retained ECF Prong***"), plus the proceeds and the fair market value (as reasonably determined by Borrower) of marketable securities or other property received by a Loan Party or a restricted subsidiary since the Closing Date from any person other than a Loan Party or a restricted subsidiary (other than proceeds of excluded equity contributions, equity cure contributions and the issuance of disqualified equity), *plus* other customary items, including the amount of Term Loans subject to prepayment but declined by the Declining Lenders as described in this Term Sheet); *provided* that (A) after giving pro forma effect to any restricted payment or prepayment of Junior Debt, (x) no event of default has occurred and is continuing and (y) solely to the extent made in reliance on the Retained ECF Prong, the Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio does not exceed 3.50:1.00 and (B) after giving effect to any investment made in reliance on the Available Amount Basket, (x) no payment or bankruptcy event of default has occurred and is continuing and (y) solely to the extent made in reliance on the Retained ECF Prong, the Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio does not exceed 3.75:1.00; and (ii) from the proceeds of any excluded equity contributions (other than equity cure contributions and disqualified equity) that do not increase the basket in clause (i) above;<br>(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (i) Restricted payments from a general basket equal to the greater of (1) 30% of Financing EBITDA and (2) 30% of TTM EBITDA (the "***General Restricted Payment Basket***"); *provided* that after giving effect to such restricted payment no payment or bankruptcy event of default has occurred and is continuing, (ii) additional restricted payments subject only to (x) after giving pro forma effect to such restricted payment, no event of default having occurred and being continuing and (y) after giving pro forma effect to such restricted payment, the Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio not exceeding 3.50x; (iii) payment of a regular dividend up to, in the aggregate with respect to any fiscal year, 7.00% of market capitalization of the ultimate parent of the Borrower; (iv) to the extent constituting a restricted payment, the consummation of the Transactions, (v) restricted payments made (A) in respect of earn-outs, working capital adjustments or purchase price adjustments pursuant to any permitted acquisition or other permitted investments and (B) in order to satisfy indemnity and other similar obligations in respect of any permitted acquisitions or other permitted investments and (vi) tax distributions to be mutually agreed.<br>(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (i) Payments of Junior Debt from a general basket equal to the greater of (1) 30% of Financing EBITDA and (2) 30% of TTM EBITDA ("***General RDP Basket***"), provided that after giving effect to such payment, no payment or bankruptcy event of default has occurred and is continuing (ii) additional payments of Junior Debt subject only to (x) after giving pro forma effect to such payment no event of default having occurred and being continuing and (y) after giving pro forma effect to such payment, the Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio not exceeding 3.50:1.00, (iii) prepayments, repayments and other payments in respect of seller notes (provided that to the extent such seller notes are subordinated in right of payment on terms reasonably satisfactory to the Required Lenders, such terms shall permit payments when due subject only to no continuing payment or bankruptcy event of default).<br>

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(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (i) Subject to compliance with the mandatory prepayment requirements for asset sales and other dispositions of property, asset sales and other dispositions of property on an unlimited basis for fair market value as long as, with respect to consideration received for any such disposition in excess of the greater of (1) 25% of Financing EBITDA and (2) 25% of TTM EBITDA, at least 75% of the consideration received in respect of such disposition consists of cash or cash equivalents (subject to customary exceptions to the cash consideration requirement, including a basket for non-cash consideration that may be designated as cash consideration capped at the greater of (1) 25% of Financing EBITDA and (2) 25% of TTM EBITDA) (the "**75% FMV Cash Consideration Basket**"); and (ii) asset sales and other dispositions of property from a general asset disposition basket equal to the greater of (1) 25% of Financing EBITDA and (2) 25% of TTM EBITDA; and<br>(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (i) Unlimited investments in the Borrower or any restricted subsidiary that is a Guarantor, (ii) investments in (x) restricted subsidiaries that are not Guarantors in an aggregate amount, together with the Non-Loan Party Permitted Acquisition Basket, not to exceed the greater of 30% of Financing EBITDA and 30% of TTM EBITDA (the "***Non-Loan Party Investment Basket***") and (y) joint ventures in an aggregate amount not to exceed a specified amount, (iii) acquisitions so long as (a) after giving effect thereto, (1) no payment or bankruptcy event of default has occurred and is continuing with respect to the Borrower and (2) the Borrower shall be in pro forma compliance with the Financial Covenant (in each case, subject to the Limited Condition Transaction provision below) and (b) the acquired company and its subsidiaries or assets are in a permitted line of business; provided that, the aggregate consideration paid for acquisitions of persons that do not become Guarantors and assets that will not be owned by the Borrower or any Guarantor shall not exceed together with the Non-Loan Party Investment Basket, the greater of 30% of Financing EBITDA and 30% of TTM EBITDA (the "***Non-Loan Party Permitted Acquisition Basket***"), (iv) from a general investment basket equal to the greater of (1) 40% of Financing EBITDA and (2) 40% of TTM EBITDA, (v) additional investments subject to the Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio not exceeding 3.75:1.00; and (vi) investments in unrestricted subsidiaries basket equal to the greater of 20% of Financing EBITDA and 20% of TTM EBITDA (this clause (vi), the "***Unrestricted Subsidiary Investment Basket***"); <u>*provided*</u> that any transfer to an unrestricted subsidiary (including any restricted subsidiary subsequently designated as an unrestricted subsidiary) shall be treated as an investment in such unrestricted subsidiary pursuant to the Unrestricted Subsidiary Investment Basket, which basket may not be rebuilt and amounts incurred in reliance on such basket may not be reallocated or reclassified. For the avoidance of doubt, all transfers (including by way of investment (including by way of designation), disposition (including the grant of licenses) or restricted payment) in or to unrestricted subsidiaries shall be made solely pursuant to this Unrestricted Subsidiary Investment Basket<br>

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Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (x) no Loan Party shall be permitted to transfer (whether pursuant to investment, disposition (including a grant of exclusive license), restricted payment or otherwise) Material Intellectual Property to any restricted subsidiary that is not a Loan Party and (y) none of Holdings, the Borrower or any restricted subsidiary shall be permitted to transfer (whether pursuant to investment (including through designation), disposition (including a grant of exclusive license), restricted payment or otherwise) Material Intellectual Property to any unrestricted subsidiary.<br>In each case at the Borrower's option, (1) the General Restricted Payment Basket may alternatively be used for prepayments of Junior Debt and/or investments, and (2) the General RDP Basket may alternatively be used for investments. In the event any action or transaction meets the criteria of one or more than one of the categories of baskets, exceptions and thresholds within an applicable negative covenant (other than the incurrence of the indebtedness under the Facilities on the Closing Date), the Borrower shall be permitted to divide and classify such action or transaction (or portion thereof) and later (on one or more occasions) re-divide and/or reclassify under one or more of such baskets, exceptions and thresholds, within such covenant, including to reclassify utilization of any Fixed Amounts (as defined below) as incurred under any available Incurrence-Based Amounts (as defined below) (and including, for the avoidance of doubt, in connection with any Incremental Facilities). With respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of the Facilities Documentation that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage, the Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio and/or Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio) (any such amounts, the "***Fixed Amounts***") substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provisions of the Facilities Documentation that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (any such amounts, the "***Incurrence-Based Amounts***"), (x) the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the initial calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts and (y) thereafter, the incurrence of the portion of such amount under the Fixed Amount shall be included in the calculation of Incurrence-Based Amounts; <u>*provided*</u> that if any applicable financial ratio or test would be satisfied in any subsequent fiscal quarter following the utilization of any Fixed Amounts or other Incurrence-Based Amounts, such reclassification shall be deemed to have automatically occurred if not elected by the Borrower.<br>

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In connection with any action taken solely in connection with (a) a permitted acquisition or other investment not prohibited by the Facilities Documentation, the consummation of which is not conditioned on the availability of, or on obtaining, third party financing or (b) restricted payment or redemption or repayment of indebtedness requiring irrevocable notice (which may be conditional) in advance of such redemption or prepayment (each, a "***Limited Condition Transaction***"), for purposes of: (i) determining compliance with any provision of the Facilities Documentation (other than actual compliance with the Financial Covenant) that requires the calculation of any financial ratio or test, including the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio and Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio (and for the avoidance of doubt, to also include any financial ratio or test set forth in the provisions under the heading "Incremental Facilities" above), (ii) determining compliance with representations and warranties, or a requirement regarding the absence of defaults or events of default or (iii) testing availability under baskets set forth in the Facilities Documentation (including baskets measured as a percentage of total assets or TTM EBITDA), in each case, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower's election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an "***LCT Election***"), the date of determination of whether any such action is permitted hereunder shall be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into or the relevant irrevocable notice is given, as applicable (the "***LCT Test Date***") (<u>*provided*</u> that the absence of any payment or bankruptcy event of default shall also be required on the date of consummation of any such Limited Condition Transaction), and if, after giving pro forma effect to the Limited Condition Transaction and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they had occurred on the first day of the most recent test period ending prior to the LCT Test Date (except with respect to any incurrence or repayment of indebtedness for purposes of the calculation of any leverage-based test or ratio, which shall in each case be treated as if they had occurred on the last day of such test period), the Borrower would have been permitted to take such action on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratio, test or basket, such ratio, test or basket shall be deemed to have been complied with (it being understood that, at the Borrower's option, the relevant ratios and baskets may be recalculated at the time of consummation of the Limited Condition Transaction). For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has made an LCT Election and any of the ratios, tests or baskets for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio, test or basket, including due to fluctuations in TTM EBITDA of the Borrower or the person subject to such Limited Condition Transaction, at or prior to the consummation of the relevant transaction or action, such baskets, tests or ratios will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations; provided that, notwithstanding anything here, the testing provisions Limited Condition Transactions shall not apply to the conditions precedent to any borrowing of Revolving Loans.<br>If the Borrower has made an LCT Election for any Limited Condition Transaction, then in connection with any calculation of any ratio, test or basket availability with respect to the incurrence of indebtedness or liens, the making of restricted payments, the making of any permitted investment, mergers, the conveyance, lease or other transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower, the prepayment, redemption, purchase, defeasance or other satisfaction of indebtedness, or the designation of an unrestricted subsidiary (a "***Subsequent Transaction***") following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement or irrevocable notice for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, for purposes of determining whether such Subsequent Transaction is permitted under the Facilities, any such ratio, test or basket shall be required to be satisfied on a pro forma basis (x) assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated and (y) in the case of any restricted payments, assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and related transactions have not been consummated.<br>

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| <u>Financial Covenant:</u> | With respect to the Term Loan Facility: None.<br>With respect to the Revolving Facility: a springing maximum Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio (the "***Financial Covenant***") which will be set at 7.00:1.00, with no step-downs. The Financial Covenant will be tested with respect to the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries on a consolidated basis as of the last day of any fiscal quarter of the Borrower beginning with the second (2<sup>nd</sup>) full fiscal quarter period ending after the Closing Date if the aggregate principal amount of borrowings under the Revolving Facility (excluding, for the first four (4) fiscal quarters after the Closing Date, any revolving loans borrowed to finance acquisition consideration, transaction fees and expenses and pay for the Refinancing, but including drawn Letters of Credit that have not been reimbursed) exceeds 40% of the total principal amount of the Revolving Facility as of the last day of such fiscal quarter of Holdings.<br>For purposes of determining compliance with the Financial Covenant, any cash equity contribution (other than disqualified equity, excluded equity contributions and contributions that increase the Available Amount Basket) made to Holdings (which shall be further contributed to the Borrower in the form of cash common equity) after the beginning of the most recently ended fiscal quarter and on or prior to the day that is 15 business days after the day on which financial statements are required to be delivered for such fiscal quarter (the "***Cure Period***") will, at the request of the Borrower, be included in the calculation of TTM EBITDA for the purposes of determining compliance with the Financial Covenant at the end of such fiscal quarter and applicable subsequent periods which include such fiscal quarter (any such equity contribution so included in the calculation of TTM EBITDA, a "***Specified Equity Contribution***"); <u>*provided*</u> that (a) in each four consecutive fiscal quarter period, there shall be at least two fiscal quarters in respect of which no Specified Equity Contribution is made, (b) no more than five Specified Equity Contributions may be made during the term of the Facilities, (c) Specified Equity Contributions shall be disregarded for purposes of determining pricing, any financial ratio determination or any basket determination under the Facilities Documentation other than for determining compliance with the Financial Covenant, (d) the amount of any Specified Equity Contribution shall be no greater than the amount required to cause the Borrower to be in compliance with the Financial Covenant and (e) there shall be no *pro forma* debt reduction or increase in cash with respect to the quarter with respect to which such Specified Equity Contribution was made for purposes of determining compliance with the Financial Covenant for the fiscal quarter for which the Specified Equity Contribution is made. The Facilities Documentation will contain a customary standstill provision with regard to exercise of remedies solely on the basis of an event of default having occurred and being continuing with respect to the Financial Covenant during the period in which any Specified Equity Contribution will be made after the receipt of written notice by the Administrative Agent of the Borrower's intention to make a Specified Equity Contribution (it being understood that prior to the making of such Specified Equity Contribution or waiver of such default, such default shall continue to remain outstanding and the Borrower shall not, unless otherwise agreed by the Required Lenders, be permitted to incur loans under the Revolving Facility or request the issuance of letters of credit). |

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|  | No portion of any Specified Equity Contribution shall be required to be applied as a mandatory prepayment.<br>|
| <u>Unrestricted</u> <br> <u>Subsidiaries:</u> | The Facilities Documentation will contain provisions pursuant to which, subject to (i) customary limitations on loans and advances to, and other investments in, unrestricted subsidiaries, (ii) the absence of an event of default both immediately prior to and following such designation and (iii) pro forma compliance with the Financial Covenant, the Borrower will be permitted to designate any existing or subsequently acquired or organized subsidiary as an "unrestricted subsidiary" (which such designation will be deemed to be an investment by the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries taken as a whole in such unrestricted subsidiary at the time of the designation thereof) and subsequently re-designate any such unrestricted subsidiary as a restricted subsidiary <u>*provided*</u> that (x) no ownership of intellectual property material to the business of the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries taken as a whole ("***Material Intellectual Property***") may be transferred to (including by way of an exclusive license) an unrestricted subsidiary by the Borrower or any of its restricted subsidiaries, (y) no restricted subsidiary may be designated an unrestricted subsidiary if, on the date of and immediately after giving effect to such designation, such unrestricted subsidiary would own (or hold an exclusive license with respect to) Material Intellectual Property and (z) no unrestricted subsidiary may, at any time, own (or hold an exclusive licenses with respect to) to any Material Intellectual Property. In addition, at no time may any unrestricted subsidiary own any equity interests in any Loan Party or Restricted Subsidiary or hold any indebtedness or any lien on any property of any Loan Party or Restricted Subsidiary. Unrestricted subsidiaries will not be subject to the representations and warranties, affirmative or negative covenants or event of default provisions of the Facilities Documentation and the results of operations and indebtedness of unrestricted subsidiaries will not be taken into account for purposes of determining any financial ratio or covenant contained in the Facilities Documentation. The redesignation of an unrestricted subsidiary as a restricted subsidiary will be deemed to be an incurrence by the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries of the debt and liens of such unrestricted subsidiary at the time of redesignation thereof. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, all transfers (including by way of investment (including by way of designation), disposition (including the grant of licenses) or restricted payment) in or to unrestricted subsidiaries shall be made solely pursuant to the Unrestricted Subsidiary Investment Basket; <u>*provided*</u> that such basket may not be rebuilt and amounts incurred in reliance on such basket may not be reallocated or reclassified. |

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| <u>Events of Default:</u> | Limited to the following: nonpayment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts (with grace period of five business days for interest, fees and other amounts); failure to perform negative covenants (and affirmative covenants to provide notice of default or maintain Holdings, Borrower and any of their restricted subsidiaries' corporate existence), failure to perform other covenants subject to a 30-day cure period after notice from the Administrative Agent (with the exception of the requirement to timely deliver annual or quarterly financial statements, which shall be subject to a 10-business day cure period); incorrectness of any representation or warranty in any material respect when made, in each case subject to a 30-day cure period after notice from the Administrative Agent to the extent capable of being cured; cross-default and cross-acceleration to other indebtedness subject to a threshold amount equal to the greater of 25% of Financing EBITDA and 25% of TTM EBITDA; bankruptcy events or other insolvency events of Holdings, the Borrower and its material restricted subsidiaries (with a customary grace period for involuntary events); monetary judgment defaults subject to a threshold amount equal to the greater of 25% of Financing EBITDA and 25% of TTM EBITDA; ERISA events having a material adverse effect; invalidity (actual or asserted in writing by the Borrower or any Guarantor) of the Facilities Documentation or material portion of the Collateral; and change of control (to include customary post-initial public offering provisions).<br>Any event of default under the Facilities Documentation (and any event of default resulting from failure to provide notice thereof) shall be deemed not to be "continuing" or "existing" if the events, acts or conditions that gave rise to such event of default have been remedied or cured or have ceased to exist; provided, that in no event will a Loan Party be required to provide retroactive notice of a default or event of default if it was not aware of such default or event of default prior to the time such default or event of default is cured pursuant to this provision; *provided, further,* that no such remedy or cure shall be effective to the extent the applicable Loan Party failed to deliver timely notice of the applicable default and/or event of default in accordance with the Facilities Documentation.<br>Notwithstanding the foregoing, (x) only Revolving Lenders holding at least a majority of the Revolving Loans and Revolving Commitments not held by defaulting lenders shall have the ability to amend the Financial Covenant (and any financial definition related thereto) and waive a breach of the Financial Covenant, and (y) a breach of the Financial Covenant shall not constitute a default or an event of default with respect to the Term Loan Facility or trigger a cross-default under the Term Loan Facility until the date on which the Revolving Loans and Revolving Commitments (if any) have been accelerated or terminated by a vote of the Revolving Lenders (other than defaulting lenders) holding at least a majority of the Revolving Loans and Revolving Commitments. |

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| <u>Voting:</u> | Subject to the second paragraph under "Events of Default" above, amendments and waivers of the Facilities Documentation (other than amendments effecting the modifications described in the following two paragraphs in this "Voting" section) will require the approval of Lenders holding more than 50% of the aggregate principal amount of the loans and commitments under the Facilities (the "***Required Lenders***"); <u>*provided*</u>, that, to the extent there are two (2) or more Lenders that are not Affiliates of each other at such time, Required Lenders must include two (2) Lenders that are not Affiliates of each other, except that (i) the consent of each Lender directly adversely affected thereby shall also be required with respect to (a) increases and extensions of the commitment of such Lender, (b) reductions of principal, interest or fees, (c) extensions of final maturity or the due date of any amortization, interest or fee payment, (d) modifications to any payment waterfall and pro rata sharing provisions of the Facilities Documentation and (e) the subordination of (x) the Liens securing any of the Obligations on all or substantially all of the Collateral ("***Existing Liens***") to the Liens securing any other Indebtedness or other obligations or (y) any Obligations in contractual right of payment to any other Indebtedness or other obligations and (ii) the consent of all Lenders shall be required with respect to (a) releases of all or substantially all Guarantors (or all or substantially all of the guarantees) or all or substantially all of the Collateral and (b) changes in voting thresholds. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) any amendments or waivers of conditions to extensions of credit under any Incremental Facility (but not the conditions for implementing any such Incremental Facility described herein), as applicable, will require only the consent of Lenders holding or persons that will hold more than 50% of the aggregate commitments or loans, as applicable, under such facility or class and no other consents or approvals shall be required. The Facilities Documentation will contain customary protections for the Administrative Agent and Issuing Bank.<br>The Facilities Documentation will permit amendments thereof without the approval or consent of the Lenders to effect a permitted "repricing transaction" (i.e., a transaction in which any class of Term Loans is refinanced with a replacement class of term loans, or is modified with the effect of, bearing a lower rate of interest) other than any Lender holding Term Loans subject to such "repricing transaction" that will continue as a Lender in respect of the repriced class of Term Loans or modified Term Loans.<br>Modifications to provisions requiring pro rata payments or sharing of payments shall only require approval of the affected Lenders; except that non-pro rata distributions and commitment reductions will be permitted in connection with loan buy back or similar programs, "amend and extend" transactions or the addition of one or more tranches of debt and the like as permitted by the Facilities Documentation.<br>|
| <u>Cost and Yield</u> <br> <u>Protection:</u> | The Facilities Documentation shall contain customary provisions (a) protecting the Lenders against increased costs or loss of yield resulting from changes in reserve, capital adequacy, liquidity and other requirements of law and from the imposition of or changes in certain withholding or other taxes (including with respect to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Basel III, regardless of the date enacted, adopted, issued or implemented) and (b) indemnifying the Lenders for "breakage costs" incurred in connection with, among other things, any prepayment of a Term SOFR borrowing on a day prior to the last day of an interest period with respect thereto, it being understood that the gross-up obligations shall not apply to withholding taxes imposed by Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Internal Revenue Code (and any amended or successor provisions to the extent substantially comparable thereto and not materially more onerous to comply with) and any regulations promulgated thereunder or guidance issued pursuant thereto. |

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| <u>Assignments and</u> <br> <u>Participations:</u> | The Lenders will be permitted to assign (other than to (a) any Disqualified Lender or (b) any natural person) loans and commitments under the Facilities with the prior written consent of the Borrower (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld); <u>*provided*</u> that no consent of the Borrower shall be required (i) after the occurrence and during the continuance of a payment or bankruptcy event of default and (ii) if such assignment is made to another Lender (other than to (x) any Disqualified Lender or (y) any natural person), as applicable, or an affiliate, approved fund, related fund or managed fund or account of such a Lender; <u>*provided*</u>, <u>*further*</u>, that, in the case of an assignment of Term Loans, the Borrower shall be deemed to have consented to an assignment if the Borrower has not otherwise rejected in writing such assignment within ten (10) business days after the date such consent is requested in writing. All assignments to a person that is not a Lender, an affiliate of a Lender or an approved fund, related fund or managed fund or account of a Lender will require the consent of the Administrative Agent (and, in the case of the Revolving Facility, each Issuing Bank), not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Each assignment will be in an amount of an integral multiple of $1,000,000 (or if less, all of such Lender's remaining loans of the applicable class). Assignments will be required to be pro rata among any of the Facilities. An assignment fee in the amount of $3,500 shall be paid by the respective assignor or assignee to the Administrative Agent. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (x) in no event shall any Blackstone Entities be deemed to constitute an "Excluded Affiliate" and (y) no consent, notice or recordation fee shall be required for any assignment or participation by a Blackstone Entity to another Blackstone Entity. For purposes hereof, "***Blackstone Entities***" means Blackstone Credit, Blackstone Finance any of their affiliates, and shall include, without limitation, certain funds, accounts and clients managed, advised, or sub-advised or administered by Blackstone Credit, Blackstone Finance or any of their respective affiliates, as the context may require, and any warehouse entity.<br>|
|  | The Lenders will be permitted to sell participations (other than to (x) any Disqualified Lender, (y) the Borrower and its affiliates or (z) any natural person) in loans and commitments without notice to or consent of any person. Voting rights of participants shall be limited to matters in respect of (a) increases and extensions in commitments participated to such participants, (b) reductions of principal, interest or fees, (c) extensions of final maturity, or the due date of any amortization, interest or fee payment, (d) releases of the guarantees of all or substantially all Guarantors (or all or substantially all of the value of the guarantees) or all or substantially all of the Collateral, and (e) changes in voting thresholds. |

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The Facilities Documentation shall provide that loans under the Term Loan Facility may be purchased by and assigned to Parent, any of its affiliates (for purposes of this paragraph, other than Holdings or any of its subsidiaries and other than natural persons) and Debt Investment Funds on a non-pro rata basis through (a) open market purchases and/or (b) Dutch auctions open to all Lenders on a pro rata basis in accordance with customary procedures; <u>*provided*</u> that (i) Parent and its affiliates (excluding any Debt Investment Funds) (each, an "***Affiliated Lender***") will not receive information provided solely to Lenders and will not be permitted to attend/participate in Lender-only conference calls or meetings, (ii) loans owned or held by an Affiliated Lender shall be excluded in the determination of Required Lender votes (and such Term Loans, as applicable, shall be deemed to be voted *pro rata* to the non-Affiliated Lenders), except that no amendment, modification or waiver of the Facilities Documentation shall, without the consent of the applicable Affiliated Lender, deprive any Affiliated Lender of its pro rata share of any payment to which all Lenders of the applicable facility or tranche are entitled, (iii) loans owned or held by an Affiliated Lender shall not, in the aggregate for all such Affiliated Lenders, exceed 25% of the aggregate loans under the Term Loan Facility, any Incremental Term Facility and any Refinancing Term Facility at any time and (iv) each party to any such assignment shall make customary "big boy" disclaimers regarding material non-public information. For the avoidance of doubt, the limitations of the preceding clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) in the immediately preceding sentence shall not apply to Debt Investment Funds; <u>*provided*</u> that loans owned and held by a Debt Investment Fund shall not, in the aggregate for all such Debt Investment Funds, exceed 49.9% of the aggregate loans under the Term Loan Facility included in any Required Lender vote at any time. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) the Facilities Documentation shall permit (but not require) Parent or its affiliates to contribute any Term Loans acquired to Holdings or any of its subsidiaries for purposes of cancelling such debt, which may include contribution (with the consent of the Borrower) to the Borrower (whether through any of its direct or indirect parent entities or otherwise) in exchange for debt or equity securities of such parent entity or the Borrower that are otherwise permitted to be issued by such entity at such time and (b) if the Borrower or any Guarantor is the subject of an insolvency proceeding, Affiliated Lenders shall grant to the Administrative Agent a power of attorney, giving the Administrative Agent the right to vote the Affiliated Lenders' claims in bankruptcy on all matters submitted to the Lenders for a vote, and such claims shall, in any event, be voted in the same proportion, for and against, as votes were cast on each matter by Lenders that are not Affiliated Lenders; <u>*provided*</u> that the foregoing shall not apply to any plan of reorganization that would treat an Affiliated Lender in a disproportionately adverse manner as compared to other Lenders.<br>For purposes of the foregoing, "***Debt Investment Fund***" means any bona fide debt fund or an investment vehicle that is engaged in making, purchasing, holding or otherwise investing in commercial loans, bonds and similar extensions of credit in the ordinary course of business and with respect to which Parent and investment vehicles managed or advised by Parent that are not engaged primarily in making, purchasing, holding or otherwise investing in commercial loans, bonds and similar extensions of credit in the ordinary course do not make investment decisions for such entity.<br>

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|  | In addition, the Facilities Documentation shall provide that, so long as no payment or bankruptcy event of default is continuing, Term Loans may be purchased by and assigned to Holdings or any of its subsidiaries on a non-pro rata basis through open market purchases or Dutch auctions open to all Lenders on a pro rata basis in accordance with customary procedures; <u>*provided*</u> that (1) any such Term Loans acquired by Holdings or any of its subsidiaries shall be retired and cancelled immediately upon acquisition thereof (or contribution thereto, including as contemplated by the second preceding paragraph), (2) no proceeds from any loan under the Revolving Facility shall be used to fund such assignments and (3) payment or bankruptcy no event of default has occurred and is continuing at the time of acceptance of bids for Dutch auctions or at the time of such open market purchase.<br>The Facilities Documentation will contain customary provisions allowing the Borrower to replace a Lender in connection with amendments and waivers requiring the consent of all Lenders or of all Lenders directly adversely affected thereby (so long as the Required Lenders have approved the amendment or waiver), increased costs, taxes, etc. and Defaulting Lenders.<br>|
| <u>Expenses and</u> <br> <u>Indemnification:</u> | The Borrower shall pay (a) if the Closing Date occurs, all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses of the Administrative Agent and the Lead Arrangers, in each case, incurred on or after the Closing Date (within thirty (30) days of a written demand therefor or, on the Closing Date to the extent invoiced at least three (3) business days prior thereto, in each case, together with reasonable backup documentation supporting such reimbursement request to the extent reasonably requested by the Borrower (which, in the case of legal expenses, shall be satisfied by the delivery of the invoice)) associated with the preparation, execution, delivery and administration of the Facilities Documentation and any amendment or waiver with respect thereto (but limited, in the case of legal fees and expenses, to the reasonable and documented out-of-pocket fees, disbursements and other charges of one outside counsel to the Lead Arrangers and Lenders taken as a whole, one outside counsel to the Administrative Agent, and, if necessary, of one local counsel and one single regulatory counsel to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders taken as a whole, in each relevant material jurisdiction) and (b) all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders within thirty (30) days of a written demand therefor, together with backup documentation supporting such reimbursement request (which backup documentation, in the case of legal expenses, shall be satisfied by the delivery of the invoice) (but limited, in the case of legal fees and expenses, to the reasonable and documented out-of-pocket fees, disbursements and other charges of one outside counsel to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders taken as a whole, and, if necessary, of one local counsel and one single regulatory counsel, if applicable, to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders taken as a whole in each relevant material jurisdiction and, solely in the case of an actual or perceived conflict of interest, one additional counsel in each relevant material jurisdiction) in connection with the enforcement of the Facilities Documentation or protection of rights thereunder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, no such expense reimbursement shall be required in the event the Closing Date does not occur. |

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|  | The Administrative Agent, the Lead Arrangers and the Lenders (and their affiliates and controlling persons and their respective officers, directors, employees, partners, agents and other representatives and their successors and permitted assigns) (each, an "***indemnified person***") will be indemnified for and held harmless against, any losses (other than lost profits), claims, damages, liabilities or expenses (but limited, in the case of legal fees and expenses, to the reasonable and documented out-of-pocket fees, disbursements and other charges of one outside counsel to the indemnified persons taken as a whole, and, if reasonably necessary, of one local counsel and one single regulatory counsel, as applicable, to the indemnified persons taken as a whole in each relevant material jurisdiction and, solely in the case of an actual or perceived conflict of interest, one additional counsel to each group of similarly situated indemnified persons taken as a whole in each relevant material jurisdiction) incurred in respect of the Facilities or the use or the proposed use of proceeds thereof, or any Action relating to any of the foregoing, regardless of whether any such indemnified person is a party thereto, whether or not such Action is requested by the Borrower, its equity holders, affiliates, creditors or any other person, except to the extent they arise from the gross negligence, bad faith, fraud or willful misconduct of, or material breach of the Facilities Documentation by, the relevant indemnified person or any of its Related Indemnified Persons, in each case, as determined by a final, non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction or any dispute solely among the indemnified persons other than any claims against an indemnified person in its capacity or in fulfilling its role as an administrative agent or arranger or any similar role under the Facilities and other than any claims arising out of any act or omission of the Borrower, or any of its affiliates, <u>*provided*</u> that no indemnified person nor the Borrower shall be liable for any indirect, special, punitive or consequential damages (other than, with respect to the Borrower, in respect of any such damages incurred or paid by an indemnified person to a third party for which such indemnified person is otherwise entitled to indemnification under the Facilities Documentation). Notwithstanding the foregoing, each indemnified person (and its Related Indemnified Persons) shall be obligated to refund and return promptly any and all amounts paid by the Borrower or any of its affiliates under this paragraph to such indemnified person (or its Related Indemnified Persons) for any such fees, expenses or damages to the extent a court of competent jurisdiction has determined in a final and non-appealable judgment that such indemnified person (or its Related Indemnified Persons) is not entitled to payment of such amounts in accordance with the terms hereof.<br>|
| <u>Governing Law and</u> <br> <u>Forum:</u><br>  <br>| New York.<br>|
| <u>Counsel to the</u> <br> <u>Commitment Parties</u><br> <u>and Lead Arrangers:</u> | Latham & Watkins LLP<br>|

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| <u>Interest Rates:</u> | The interest rates under the Term Loan Facility and the Revolving Facility will be, at the option of the Borrower, Term SOFR or ABR, in each case, *plus* the Applicable Margin.<br>"***Applicable Margin***" means, with respect to Term SOFR loans, 4.25% per annum and with respect to ABR loans, 3.25% per annum; <u>*provided*</u> that, following delivery of financial statements for the first full fiscal quarter of the Borrower completed after the Closing Date, the interest rate spreads with respect to the Term Loan Facility and the Revolving Facility will be subject to one 25 basis point reduction based upon achievement of a Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio equal to or below 3.00:1.00 (any such reduction, the "***Interest Rate Step Down***") and an increase to 4.50% per annum with respect to Term SOFR Loans and 3.50% with respect to ABR Loans upon achievement of a Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio above 4.00:1.00 (any such increase, the "***Interest Rate Step Up***")<br>|
|  | The Borrower may elect interest periods of 1, 3 or 6 months for Term SOFR borrowings.<br>Calculation of interest shall be on the basis of the actual days elapsed in a year of 360 days (or 365 or 366 days, as the case may be, in the case of ABR loans based on the Prime Rate) and interest shall be payable (i) in the case of Term SOFR loans, at the end of each interest period and, in any event, at least every 3 months and (ii) in the case of ABR loans, quarterly in arrears.<br>ABR is the Alternate Base Rate, which is the highest of (i) the "U.S. Prime Rate" as published by The Wall Street Journal, the Federal Funds Effective Rate (which if less than 0.00%, shall be deemed to be 0.00%) *plus* 1/2 of 1.00% per annum, (ii) Term SOFR for a one-month tenor *plus* 1.00% per annum and (iii) 1.75% per annum.<br>Term SOFR is the forward looking Secured Overnight Financing Rate term rate published two (2) U.S. government securities business days prior to the commencement of the applicable interest period and subject to a floor of 0.75% per annum (<u>*provided*</u> that the Facilities Documentation shall contain provisions with respect to the replacement of Term SOFR to be mutually agreed, which shall in any event require the Borrower's consent to the adoption of any alternative reference rate and any conforming changes made in connection therewith). For the avoidance of doubt, Term SOFR borrowings shall not be subject to any credit spread adjustment.<br>|
| <u>Letter of Credit Fees:</u><br>| A per annum fee equal to the applicable interest rate with respect to Term SOFR Loans under the Revolving Facility in effect from time to time will accrue on the aggregate face amount of outstanding Letters of Credit under the Revolving Facility, payable in arrears at the end of each quarter after the Closing Date and upon termination of the Revolving Facility, in each case for the actual number of days elapsed over a 360-day year. Such fees shall be distributed to the Revolving Lenders (other than to Defaulting Lenders) *pro rata* in accordance with their commitments under the Revolving Facility. In addition, the Borrower shall pay to the relevant Issuing Bank, for its own account, (a) a customary fronting fee at a rate to be mutually agreed between the Borrower the relevant Issuing Bank), payable in arrears at the end of each quarter after the Closing Date and upon termination of the Revolving Facility and (b) such Issuing Bank's customary and reasonable issuance and administration fees. |

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| <u>Commitment Fees:</u> | The Borrower shall pay to the Revolving Lenders (other than Defaulting Lenders) a commitment fee of 0.50% per annum on the undrawn portion of the commitments in respect of the Revolving Facility; <u>*provided*</u> that, following delivery of financial statements for the first full fiscal quarter of the Borrower completed after the Closing Date, commitment fee will be subject to one decrease to 0.375% per annum upon achievement of a Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio equal to or below 3.00:1.00 (any such reduction, the "***Commitment Fee Step Down***"). All commitment fees shall be payable quarterly in arrears on the last day of each calendar quarter commencing with the first full fiscal quarter after the Closing Date and upon the termination of the commitments. |

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<u>Project Crystal</u>

<u>$215.0 million Senior Secured Term Loan Facility</u>

<u>$25.0 million Senior Secured Revolving Facility</u>

<u>Conditions Precedent</u>

Subject to the Certain Funds Provision, the initial borrowing under each of the Facilities shall be subject solely to the satisfaction (or waiver by the Lead Arrangers) of the following conditions precedent:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Acquisition shall be consummated pursuant to the Purchase Agreement substantially concurrently with the initial funding of the Facilities without giving effect to any amendments thereto or modifications to the provisions thereof that, in any such case, are materially adverse to the interests of the Initial Lenders (in their capacities as such) without the consent of the Initial Lenders, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed (*<u>provided</u>* that the Initial Lenders shall be deemed to have consented to any such amendment or modification unless they shall object thereto within three (3) business days after notice of such amendment or modification) (it being understood and agreed that (a) no reduction in the amount of the aggregate consideration for the Acquisition shall be deemed to be materially adverse to the interests of the Initial Lenders to the extent such reduction (i) (x) is less than 10.0% in the aggregate or (y) to the extent constituting a reduction of more than 10.0% in the aggregate, it is first applied to reduce the Equity Contribution on a dollar-for-dollar basis to an amount no less than the set forth in Exhibit A and, thereafter, it is applied to reduce the amount of the Equity Contribution and the commitments in respect of the Term Loan Facility on a pro rata basis, (b) any increase in the consideration for the Acquisition shall be deemed not to be materially adverse to the interests of the Initial Lender so long as such purchase price increase is funded with an increase in Equity Contribution or otherwise is not funded with additional indebtedness of Holdings and its subsidiaries and (c) any amendment or other modification to the definition of Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) shall be deemed to be materially adverse to the interests of the Initial Lenders). It is agreed and understood that no increase or decrease in consideration pursuant to purchase price or similar adjustment provisions set forth in the Purchase Agreement shall constitute any decrease or increase in the acquisition consideration for purposes of this paragraph.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Closing Refinancing shall have been consummated or shall be consummated substantially concurrently with the initial borrowings under the Facilities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Lead Arrangers shall have received the Financial Statements (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), including the Interim Financial Statements (as defined in the Purchase Agreement); *<u>provided</u>* that the Lead Arrangers hereby acknowledge that they have received prior to the execution of the Commitment Letter the Financial Statements described above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each Loan Party shall have executed and delivered the Facilities Documentation to which it is a party, and the Lead Arrangers shall have received the following (the "***Closing Deliverables***"), in each case subject to the Certain Funds Provision (if applicable): (a) customary legal opinions, (b) customary evidence of authority, (c) customary officer's certificates, (d) good standing certificates (to the extent applicable) in the respective jurisdictions of organization of the Borrower and Guarantors, (e) a solvency certificate, substantially in the form set forth in <u>Annex I</u> attached to this <u>Exhibit C</u> from the chief financial officer or other officer with equivalent duties of the Borrower, or in lieu thereof at the option of the Borrower, an opinion of a nationally recognized valuation firm as to the solvency (on a consolidated basis) of the Borrower and its subsidiaries as of the Closing Date, and (f) customary borrowing requests.

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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;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With respect to each of the Facilities, all documents and instruments necessary to perfect the Administrative Agent's security interest (subject to liens permitted under the Documentation Principles) in the Collateral shall have been executed (to the extent applicable) and delivered and, if applicable, be in proper form for filing; *<u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>*, that this condition is subject in all respects to the Certain Funds Provision.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Administrative Agent shall have received, at least three business days prior to the Closing Date, all documentation and other information about the Borrower and the Guarantors required under applicable "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the PATRIOT Act, that has been reasonably requested in writing at least ten days prior to the Closing Date. At least three business days prior to the Closing Date (to the extent requested by any Administrative Agents or any Commitment Party at least ten days prior to the Closing Date), the Borrower or any Guarantor that qualifies as a "legal entity customer" under 31 C.F.R. § 1010.230 shall deliver beneficial ownership certificates substantially similar in form and substance to the form of Certification Regarding Beneficial Owners of Legal Entity Customers published jointly, in May 2018, by the Loan Syndications and Trading Association and Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association in relation to the Borrower or such Guarantor to each Administrative Agent or Commitment Party that so requests.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Payment of all expenses (to the extent invoiced at least three business days prior to the Closing Date (except as otherwise reasonably agreed by the Borrower)) and fees due to the Commitment Parties, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders under the Commitment Letter and the Fee Letter that are required to be paid on the Closing Date shall, upon the initial borrowings under the Facilities, have been, or will be substantially simultaneously, paid (which amounts may be offset against the Facilities).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Specified Purchase Agreement Representations shall be true and correct to the extent required by the Certain Funds Provision.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Specified Representations shall be true and correct in all material respects (or in the case of any such representation and warranty already qualified by materiality or "material adverse effect", in all respects) on the Closing Date (unless such Specified Representations relate to an earlier date, in which case, such Specified Representations shall have been true and correct in all material respects as of such earlier 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;10. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Since the date of the Purchase Agreement, no Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) shall have occurred.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Equity Contribution shall have been consummated, or shall be consummated substantially concurrently with the initial borrowing of the Facilities, in at least the amount set forth in Exhibit A hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Borrower shall have executed and delivered management rights agreement (on terms reasonably satisfactory to Blackstone) with each Lender that is a Blackstone Entity constituting a venture capital operating agreement.

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FORM OF SOLVENCY CERTIFICATE

#### SOLVENCY CERTIFICATE

#### of

#### [COMPANY]

#### AND ITS RESTRICTED SUBSIDIARIES

Pursuant to the [_____] (the "***Credit Agreement***"), the undersigned hereby certifies as of the date hereof, solely in such undersigned's capacity as [chief financial officer] [*specify other officer with equivalent duties*] of the Borrower, and not individually, as follows:

As of the date hereof, after giving effect to the consummation of the Transactions, including the making of the Loans under the Credit Agreement and after giving effect to the application of the proceeds of such indebtedness:

<br> a. The fair value (measured on a going concern basis) of the assets of the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, exceeds, on a consolidated basis, their debts and liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise;

b. The present fair saleable value (measured on a going concern basis) of the property of the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, is greater than the amount that will be required to pay the probable liability, on a consolidated basis, of their debts and other liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, as such debts and other liabilities become absolute and matured in accordance with their terms in the ordinary course;

<br> c. The Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, are able to pay their debts and liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, as such liabilities become absolute and matured in accordance with their terms in the ordinary course; and

<br> d. The Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, are not engaged in, and are not about to engage in, business for which they have unreasonably small capital.

For purposes of this Certificate, (i) it is assumed the indebtedness and other obligations incurred under and in connection with the Facilities will come due at their respective maturities and (ii) the amount of any contingent liability at any time shall be computed as the amount that would reasonably be expected to become an actual and matured liability. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Credit Agreement.

[*Signature Page Follows*]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate in such undersigned's capacity as [chief financial officer][chief accounting officer][*specify other officer with equivalent duties*] of the Borrower, on behalf of the Borrower, and not individually, as of the date first stated above.

[_________________________________]<br>

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## Exhibit 10.5

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 **Exhibit 10.5**<br>

#### EQUITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT

#### by and among

#### ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS I, L.P.

#### and

#### ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P.,

#### AS BUYERS

#### EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION, L.P.,

#### EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION-A, L.P.,

#### and

#### EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION GP, L.P.

#### AS SELLERS

#### and

#### solely as specified in Section 7.1,

#### CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC.

#### Dated December 8, 2025

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#### **TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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| Article I DEFINITIONS | Article I DEFINITIONS | 1 |
| 1.1. | Rules of Construction | 1 |
| 1.2. | Defined Terms | 2 |
| Article II PURCHASE AND SALE | Article II PURCHASE AND SALE | 3 |
| 2.1. | Purchase and Sale Transaction | 3 |
| 2.2. | Purchase Price | 4 |
| 2.3. | Closing | 4 |
| 2.4. | Deliveries and Actions at Closing | 4 |
| 2.5. | Withholding. | 5 |
| Article III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES | Article III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES | 5 |
| 3.1. | Representations and Warranties of the Sellers | 5 |
| 3.2. | Representations and Warranties of Buyer | 7 |
| 3.3. | Non-Survival | 9 |
| Article IV COVENANTS | Article IV COVENANTS | 10 |
| 4.1. | No Transfers or Encumbrances | 10 |
| 4.2. | Commercially Reasonable Efforts | 10 |
| 4.3. | Further Assurances | 10 |
| Article V CONDITIONS TO CLOSING | Article V CONDITIONS TO CLOSING | 10 |
| 5.1. | Mutual Conditions | 10 |
| 5.2. | Additional Conditions to the Buyers' Obligations | 11 |
| 5.3. | Additional Conditions to the Sellers' Obligations | 11 |
| 5.4. | Frustration of Closing Conditions | 11 |
| 5.5. | Waivers by the Sellers | 11 |
| Article VI TERMINATION | Article VI TERMINATION | 12 |
| 6.1. | Termination | 12 |
| 6.2. | Effect of Termination | 13 |
| Article VII MISCELLANEOUS | Article VII MISCELLANEOUS | 13 |
| 7.1. | Acknowledgment and Consent of Issuer | 13 |
| 7.2. | Amendments; Waivers | 13 |
| 7.3. | Governing Law; Forum; Waiver of Jury Trial | 13 |
| 7.4. | Entire Agreement | 15 |
| 7.5. | Assignment | 15 |

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7.6. Notices 15

7.7. Confidentiality 15

7.8. Captions 15

7.9. Non-Recourse 15

7.10. Severability 16

7.11. Counterparts; Electronic Transmission 16

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#### EQUITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Equity Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 8, 2025 (as may be amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof, this "<u>Agreement</u>"), by and among (a) each of Abrams Capital Partners I, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>ACP I</u>"), Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>ACP II</u> ", and collectively with ACP I, the "<u>Buyers</u>"), (b) each of Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>Emerald Fund</u>"), Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition-A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>Blocker Seller</u>"), and Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (collectively with Emerald Fund and Blocker Seller, the "<u>Sellers</u>"), and (c) solely as specified in Section 7.1, ContextLogic Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "<u>Company</u>").

WHEREAS, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, the Buyers, the Sellers, the Company, and certain other parties are entering into that certain Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof, the "<u>Purchase Agreement</u>"), pursuant to which, and subject to the terms and conditions of which, the Sellers will receive as purchase price consideration, among other things, the equity interests set forth opposite their respective names under the heading "Post-Closing Equity Interests" on <u>Schedule I</u> hereto (collectively, the "<u>Post-Closing Equity Interests</u>"); and

WHEREAS, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Buyers desire to collectively purchase from each Seller, and each Seller desires to sell to the Buyers, the Post-Closing Equity Interests on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the mutual representations, warranties, and covenants herein contained, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Rules of Construction</u>. Except as otherwise explicitly specified to the contrary in this Agreement: (a) "Sections" and "Schedules" refer to the corresponding Sections and Schedules of and to this Agreement, (b) "or" is used in the inclusive sense of "and/or", (c) references to "this Agreement" include the Schedules, (d) references to a particular Section include all subsections thereof, (e) the word "including" will be construed as "including without limitation", (f) references to a particular statute or regulation include all rules, regulations, and guidance thereunder, and any successor statute, regulations, or rules, in each case as from time to time in effect, (g) references to a particular Person include such Person's successors and assigns, to the extent not prohibited by this Agreement, (h) references to "$" means U.S. Dollars, (i) references to any gender include each other gender, (j) terms defined in the singular have comparable meanings when used in the plural, and *vice versa*, (k) references to "herein", "hereof", and "hereto" refer to this Agreement as a whole, (l) "control" means, when used with respect to any Person, the power to direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether as an officer or director, through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise (and the terms "controlling" and "controlled" have correlative meanings), (m) the word "extent" in the phrase "to the extent" means the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase does not mean simply "if", and (n) if the date specified for giving any notice or taking any action is not a Business Day (or if the period during which any notice is required to be given or any action taken expires on a date that is not a Business Day), then the date for giving such notice or taking such action (and the expiration date of such period during which notice is required to be given or action taken) will be the next date that is a Business Day.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Defined Terms</u>. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the following respective meanings:

"<u>ACP I</u>" has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

"<u>ACP II</u>" has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

"<u>Agreement</u>" has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

"<u>Applicable Law</u>" means any law, statute, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, order, constitution, judgment, decree, injunction or other requirement of any Governmental Authority applicable to a Person or its assets or properties.

"<u>Business Day</u>" means any day except a Saturday, Sunday, or any other day on which commercial banks are authorized or required by law, regulation, or executive order to remain closed.

"<u>Buyers</u>" has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

"<u>Closing</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 2.3</u>.

"<u>Closing Date</u>" means the calendar date on which the Closing occurs.

"<u>Common Stock</u>" means common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share.

"<u>Company</u>" has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

"<u>Company Approval</u>" has the meaning set forth <u>Section 7.1</u>.

"<u>Designated Courts</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 7.3(b)</u>.

"<u>Fraud</u>" means knowing and intentional common law fraud under Delaware law by a Party in the making of the representations and warranties set forth herein or in any certificates delivered by or on behalf of such Party pursuant to <u>Section 2.4(a)(i)</u> or Section 2.4(b)(i) (in each case, subject to the express limitations and qualifications therein) and specifically excluding claims based on constructive knowledge, unjust enrichment, recklessness, negligent misrepresentation, constructive fraud, promissory fraud, unfair dealings fraud, any tort or any similar theory.

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"<u>Governing Documents</u>" means the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, dated as of July 25, 2025, the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, dated as of July 25, 2025, and the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Governmental Authority</u>" means any federal, state, local, or foreign government, or any political subdivision thereof, or any court, administrative or regulatory agency, department, instrumentality, authority, or commission.

"<u>Lien</u>" means any lien, pledge, mortgage, deed of trust, charge, security interest, encumbrance, hypothecation, option, defect in title, conditional sale or other title retention agreement, or other similar restriction or limitation of any kind, whether based on common law, statute or contract.

"<u>Non-Recourse Party</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 7.9</u>.

"<u>Order</u>" means any award, decision, final determination, settlement agreement, injunction, restraining order, judgment, decree, writ, order, subpoena or verdict entered, issued, made or rendered by any court, administrative agency or other Governmental Authority.

"<u>Party</u>" means each of (a) the Buyers, collectively, and (b) the Sellers, collectively.

"<u>Post-Closing Equity Interests</u>" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

"<u>Primary Transaction Closing</u>" means the "Closing" as defined in the Purchase Agreement.

"<u>Purchase Agreement</u>" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

"<u>Purchase Price</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 2.2</u>.

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

"<u>Sellers</u>" has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

ARTICLE II

PURCHASE AND SALE

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Purchase and Sale Transaction</u>. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, each Seller hereby agrees to sell, assign, transfer and convey to each Buyer, and each Buyer hereby agrees to purchase, accept and assume from each Seller, all of such Seller's right, title and interest in and to the portion of each Seller's Post-Closing Equity Interests that are listed next to such Buyer's name on <u>Schedule I</u> hereto, in each case, free and clear of any and all Liens (other than Liens arising under Applicable Law or the Governing Documents), together with any and all economic and other rights attached thereto.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Purchase Price</u>. As consideration for the sale of the Post-Closing Equity Interests, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, each Buyer will pay or cause to be paid to each Seller in accordance with <u>Section 5.3(d)</u> such Buyer's respective portion specified on <u>Schedule I</u> hereto of the consideration payable to such Seller specified on <u>Schedule I</u> hereto (such aggregate consideration, for all Sellers collectively, the "<u>Purchase Price</u>"). The Parties hereby acknowledge that the Purchase Price has been negotiated based on a variety of facts and circumstances, including facts and circumstances that may be unique to one or more of the Sellers and the Buyers, and, accordingly, the Purchase Price may not reflect the fair market value of the Post-Closing Equity Interests.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Closing</u>. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, the purchase, sale and delivery of the Post-Closing Equity Interests contemplated by <u>Section 2.1</u> (the "<u>Closing</u>") will take place remotely by exchange of electronic documents on the date on which the Primary Transaction Closing occurs, immediately following the occurrence of the Primary Transaction Closing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Deliveries and Actions at Closing</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Buyer Deliveries and Actions</u>. At the Closing, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, the Buyers will execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, to the Sellers, each of the following documents and will take or cause to be taken the following actions, as applicable:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; each of the Buyers shall deliver to the Sellers a certificate (provided with respect to each such Buyer on a several and not joint basis), dated as of the Closing Date and executed by a duly authorized officer of each such Buyer, stating that the applicable conditions specified in <u>Section 5.3(a)</u> and <u>Section 5.3(b)</u> have been satisfied with respect to such Buyers; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Buyers shall deliver to each Seller, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account specified in writing by such Seller not fewer than three (3) Business Days prior to the Closing, the portion of the Purchase Price allocable to such Seller as set forth on <u>Schedule I</u> hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Seller Deliveries and Actions</u>. At the Closing, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, the Sellers will execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, to the Buyers, each of the following documents and will take or cause to be taken the following actions, as applicable:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; each of the Sellers shall deliver to the Buyers a certificate (provided with respect to each such Seller on a several and not joint basis), dated as of the Closing Date and executed by a duly authorized officer of such Seller, stating that the applicable conditions specified in <u>Section 5.2(a)</u> and <u>Section 5.2(b)</u> have been satisfied with respect to such Seller;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; each of the Sellers shall deliver to the Buyers duly executed assignments, transfer powers, or other instruments of transfer with respect to their respective portions (as specified on <u>Schedule I</u> hereto) of the Post-Closing Equity Interests (and, if certificated, the certificates evidencing such Post-Closing Equity Interests); and

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; each of the Sellers shall deliver to the Buyers a properly completed and duly executed Form W-9.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Withholding</u>. Each of the Buyers and their respective agents will be entitled to deduct and withhold from any and all payments made under this Agreement such amounts as may be required to be deducted and withheld under Applicable Law, and any amount so deducted and withheld will be treated for all purposes of this Agreement as having been paid to the applicable Seller; <u>provided</u>, that, so long as each Seller provides as IRS Form W-9, the Parties agree that no withholding shall be required under applicable Law as of the date hereof. Except as a result of the failure of any Seller to provide an IRS Form W-9 demonstrating that such Seller is exempt from withholding, at least five (5) Business Days prior to making any such deduction or withholding, the Buyers shall provide Sellers with notice of any intention to make such deduction and withholding and shall cooperate in good faith with the Sellers to use commercially reasonable efforts identified by the Sellers Representative to mitigate or eliminate any such requirement to deduct or withhold to the extent permitted by applicable Law.

ARTICLE III

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Representations and Warranties of the Sellers</u>. Each Seller, severally and not jointly, as to itself only, hereby represents and warrants to the Buyers as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Existence and Authority</u>. Such Seller is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization, and has the requisite corporate or other organizational power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder. This Agreement has been, and at the Closing any other deliverables to which it is a party will be, duly and validly executed and delivered by such Seller, and, assuming due authorization, execution, and delivery by the other parties thereto, are valid and binding obligations of such Seller, enforceable against such Seller in accordance with their terms, except as enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent transfer, and similar laws of general applicability relating to or affecting creditors' rights or by general equity principles.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Conflicts; Consents</u>. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement, and any other deliverables to which such Seller is a party, by such Seller, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, will not (i) conflict with any provisions such Seller's constituting documents, (ii) conflict with or result in a breach of, or constitute a default under, or result in the acceleration of any obligation or loss of any benefits under, the any contract or other instrument to which such Seller is a party or by which its properties or assets are bound, (iii) contravene any Applicable Law applicable to such Seller or by which its properties or assets are bound (or constitute an event which, with the passage of time or action by a third party, would result in any of the foregoing), or (iv) require any consent or approval of any Governmental Authority other than, in each case of the foregoing clauses (ii) and (iii), that, individually or in the aggregate would not reasonably be expected to materially impair such Seller's ability to perform its obligations hereunder or thereunder.

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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;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Litigation</u>. There is no lawsuit, legal proceeding, administrative enforcement proceeding, or arbitration proceeding before any governmental authority, pending or, to such Seller's knowledge, threatened against such Seller that would adversely affect its performance under this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Solvency</u>. Such Seller has not (i) made a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, (ii) filed a petition for bankruptcy, (iii) become the subject of an order for relief regarding or been declared insolvent in a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, (iv) sought, consented to or acquiesced to the appointment of a trustee, receiver or liquidator of all or substantially all of its assets, or (v) had a proceeding seeking reorganization, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief, or the appointment of a receiver or liquidator, commenced with respect to it.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Brokers</u>. Such Seller has no contract, arrangement, or understanding with any broker, finder, or similar agent with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement for which any of the Buyers or any of their respective Affiliates could have any liability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Investigation</u>. Such Seller is knowledgeable about each of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and this Agreement and about the Company, has received or had access to such information as such Seller deems necessary or appropriate to make an informed decision to sell the Post-Closing Equity, and has had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from representatives of the Company and the Buyers concerning the foregoing and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. In connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, such Seller is not relying on, and disclaims reliance upon, any representation or warranty of any of the Buyers or any other Person on behalf of the Buyers, express or implied, other than the representations and warranties of the Buyers expressly set forth in <u>Section 3.2</u> with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; <u>provided</u>, that neither the foregoing nor anything set forth in this Agreement limits such Seller's ability to rely on the representations and warranties set forth in the Purchase Agreement or the "Ancillary Agreements" (as such term is defined in the Purchase Agreement) to the extent provided therein.

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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;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Valuation</u>. Such Seller has not relied on any of the Buyers or any of their respective Affiliates in order to evaluate the value of the Post-Closing Equity, and such Seller believes that the Purchase Price (and such Seller's portion thereof) is fair and that the Purchase Price (and such Seller's portion thereof) constitutes reasonably equivalent value for the Post-Closing Equity. Such Seller has had the opportunity to do such diligence relating to the value of the Post-Closing Equity as such Seller has determined to be necessary and appropriate.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Exclusivity of Representations</u>. The representations and warranties made by such Seller in this <u>Section 3.1</u> and in any certificate or instrument delivered by such Seller pursuant to this Agreement are the exclusive representations and warranties made by such Seller with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. Such Seller hereby disclaims any other express or implied representations or warranties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Representations and Warranties of Buyer</u>. Each Buyer, severally and not jointly, as to itself only, hereby represents and warrants to the Sellers as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Existence and Authority</u>. Such Buyer is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization, and has the requisite corporate or other organizational power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder. This Agreement has been, and at the Closing any other deliverables to which it is a party will be, duly and validly executed and delivered by such Buyer, and, assuming due authorization, execution, and delivery by the other parties thereto, are valid and binding obligations of such Buyer, enforceable against such Buyer in accordance with their terms, except as enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent transfer, and similar laws of general applicability relating to or affecting creditors' rights or by general equity principles.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Conflicts; Consents</u>. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement, and any other deliverables to which such Buyer is a party, by such Buyer, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, will not (i) conflict with any provisions such Buyer's constituting documents, (ii) conflict with or result in a breach of, or constitute a default under, or result in the acceleration of any obligation or loss of any benefits under, the any contract or other instrument to which such Buyer is a party or by which its properties or assets are bound, or (iii) contravene any Applicable Law applicable to such Buyer or by which its properties or assets are bound (or constitute an event which, with the passage of time or action by a third party, would result in any of the foregoing). No consent or approval of any Governmental Authority is required for the execution, delivery, or performance by such Buyer of this Agreement, other than those that, individually or in the aggregate, if not obtained, would not reasonably be expected to materially impair such Buyer's ability to perform its obligations hereunder or thereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>No Litigation</u>. There is no lawsuit, legal proceeding, administrative enforcement proceeding, or arbitration proceeding before any governmental authority, pending or, to such Buyer's knowledge, threatened against such Buyer that would adversely affect its performance under this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

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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;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Brokers</u>. Such Buyer has no contract, arrangement, or understanding with any broker, finder, or similar agent with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement for which any of the Sellers or any of their respective Affiliates could have any liability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Acquisition for Investment</u>. Such Buyer is acquiring the Post-Closing Equity Interests for investment for such Buyer's own account and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, any distribution thereof in violation of Applicable Law. Such Buyer acknowledges and agrees the Post-Closing Equity Interests will be "restricted securities" as such term is defined in Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Private Placement Matters</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Such Buyer's financial situation is such that such Buyer can afford to bear the economic risk of holding the Post-Closing Equity Interests for an indefinite period of time, and such Buyer can afford to suffer the complete loss of such Buyer's investment in the Post-Closing Equity Interests.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Such Buyer's knowledge and experience in financial and business matters are such that such Buyer is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of such Buyer's investment in the Post-Closing Equity Interests, or such Buyer has been advised by a representative possessing such knowledge and experience.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Such Buyer understands that the Post-Closing Equity Interests are a speculative investment that involves a high degree of risk of loss of the entire investment therein, that there will be substantial restrictions on the transferability of the Post-Closing Equity Interests, and that, accordingly, it may not be possible for such Buyer to sell or pledge the Post-Closing Equity Interests or any interest in the Post-Closing Equity Interests in case of emergency 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Such Buyer and such Buyer's representatives, including, to the extent such Buyer deems appropriate, such Buyer's legal, professional, financial, tax, and other advisors, have reviewed all documents provided to them in connection with such Buyer's investment in the Post-Closing Equity Interests, and such Buyer understands and is aware of the risks related to such investment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Such Buyer is an "accredited investor" within the meaning of Rule 501(a) of Regulation D.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Such Buyer is not subject to any of the "bad actor" disqualifications described in Rule 506(d)(1) of Regulation D.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Financial Capability</u>. Such Buyer has, and at the Closing will have, sufficient immediately available funds to pay such Buyer's respective portion specified on <u>Schedule I</u> hereto of the Purchase Price and perform such Buyer's other obligations hereunder.

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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;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Investigation</u>. Such Buyer is knowledgeable about each of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and the Company, has received or had access to such information as such Buyer deems necessary or appropriate to make an informed decision to purchase the Post-Closing Equity, and has had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from representatives of the Company and the Sellers concerning the foregoing and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Such Buyer is not relying on, and disclaims reliance upon, any representation or warranty of any of the Sellers or any other Person, express or implied, other than the representations and warranties of the Sellers expressly set forth in <u>Section 3.1</u> with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; <u>provided</u>, that neither the foregoing nor anything set forth in this Agreement limits such Buyer's ability to rely on the representations and warranties set forth in the Purchase Agreement or the "Ancillary Agreements" (as such term is defined in the Purchase Agreement) to the extent provided therein.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Valuation</u>. Such Buyer has not relied on any of the Sellers or any of their respective Affiliates in order to evaluate the value of the Post-Closing Equity, and such Buyer believes that the Purchase Price (and such Buyer's portion thereof) is fair and that the Purchase Price (and such Buyer's portion thereof) constitutes reasonably equivalent value for the Post-Closing Equity. Such Buyer has had the opportunity to do such diligence relating to the value of the Post-Closing Equity as such Buyer has determined to be necessary and appropriate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Exclusivity of Representations</u>. The representations and warranties made by such Buyer in this <u>Section 3.2</u> and in any certificate or instrument delivered by such Buyer pursuant to this Agreement are the exclusive representations and warranties made by such Buyer with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. Such Buyer hereby disclaims any other express or implied representations or warranties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Non-Survival</u>. The Parties, intending to modify any applicable statute of limitations, agree that the representations and warranties of the Parties contained in this Agreement or any certificate delivered pursuant hereto and the covenants and agreements of the Parties contained in this Agreement to be performed prior to the Closing shall terminate at, and shall not survive, the Closing, such that no claim or liability in respect of any such representation, warranty, covenant or agreement (whether in contract or under any other legal theory and regardless of the type of claim) may be brought by any Party after the Closing. No claim for breach of any such representation, warranty, covenant or agreement, detrimental reliance or other right or remedy (whether in contract, in tort or at law or in equity) may be brought after the Closing with respect thereto against any Party or any of their respective Affiliates or any of their respective Non-Recourse Parties, and there will be no liability in respect thereof, whether such liability has accrued prior to or after the Closing, on the part of any Party or any of their respective Affiliates or any of their respective Non-Recourse Parties. All covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement that contemplate performance in whole or in part at or following the Closing will survive the Closing until fully performed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement or otherwise shall limit (or deemed to limit) a Party's rights or remedies with respect to claims based on Fraud.

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ARTICLE IV

COVENANTS

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1. <u>No Transfers or Encumbrances</u>. From the Primary Transaction Closing through the earlier of the Closing or the termination of this Agreement, each Seller will not sell or transfer, or create or permit the creation of any Lien upon, such Seller's portion of the Post-Closing Equity Interests (other than Liens arising under Applicable Law or the Governing Documents); <u>provided</u>, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, each Seller may take and permit any such actions, including any such sales or transfers, as are required pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement or this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Commercially Reasonable Efforts</u>. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, each of the Parties will cooperate and use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all appropriate action, and to make, or cause to be made, all filings necessary, proper or advisable under applicable Laws and to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Further Assurances</u>. Each of the Parties, at the request of the other Party, and without further consideration, agrees to execute and deliver or to cause to be executed and delivered such other instruments as such other Party may reasonably request to more fully effectuate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or perfect or record title of any of the Buyers in the Post-Closing Equity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Intended Tax Treatment</u>. The Parties agree that sales of Post-Closing Equity Interests from the Sellers to the Buyers pursuant to this Agreement are intended to be treated as taxable sales of Common Stock in the Company for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The Parties will file all tax returns in a manner consistent with this <u>Section 4.3</u> unless otherwise required by applicable Law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Amendments to Schedule I</u>. The Parties agree that, following the date hereof and no later than two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing, the Sellers may, with the prior written consent of the Buyers (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), amend <u>Schedule I</u> hereto to adjust the Post-Closing Equity Interests to be sold and transferred to the Buyers at the Closing (and the corresponding consideration therefor) in accordance with the final determination of the amount of Post-Closing Equity Interests to be acquired by the Sellers pursuant to the Purchase Agreement including, for the avoidance of doubt, the Allocation Schedule (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), and that such schedule as so amended shall replace in its entirety <u>Schedule I</u> for all purposes of this Agreement.

ARTICLE V

CONDITIONS TO CLOSING

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u> </u><u>Mutual Conditions</u>. Each Party's respective obligation to consummate the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, or waiver by such Party to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, at or prior to the Closing of the following conditions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Primary Transaction Closing shall have occurred;

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; no Governmental Authority shall have enacted, promulgated, issued, entered, or enforced any Order or Applicable Law enjoining, restraining, or prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement that is then in effect; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Sellers and the Buyers shall have received a duly authorized and executed copy of the Company Approval.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Additional Conditions to the Buyers' Obligations</u>. Each Buyer's obligation to consummate the Closing is further subject to the satisfaction, or waiver by the Buyers to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, at or prior to the Closing, of the following conditions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the representations and warranties of the Sellers set forth in <u>Section 3.1</u> shall be true and correct in all but *de minimis* respects as of the Closing (except to the extent any such representation or warranty expressly relates to another time or date, in which case it shall be true and correct in all but *de minimis* respects as of such time and date); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the covenants and agreements of the Sellers to be performed before the Closing in accordance with this Agreement shall have been performed in all material respects.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Additional Conditions to the Sellers' Obligations</u>. Each Seller's obligation to consummate the Closing is further subject to the satisfaction, or waiver by the applicable Sellers in accordance with <u>Section 5.5</u> to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, at or prior to the Closing, of the following conditions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the representations and warranties of the Buyers set forth in <u>Section 3.2</u> shall be true and correct in all but *de minimis* respects as of the Closing (except to the extent any such representation or warranty expressly relates to another time or date, in which case it shall be true and correct as of such time and date); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the covenants and agreements of the Buyers to be performed before the Closing in accordance with this Agreement shall have been performed in all material respects.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Frustration of Closing Conditions</u>. Neither Party may rely on the failure of any condition set forth in this <u>Article V</u> to be satisfied if such failure was caused by such Party's breach of this Agreement, including failure to use efforts to cause the Closing to occur as required pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Waivers by the Sellers</u>. If fewer than all Sellers waive any unsatisfied condition in accordance with <u>Section 5.1</u> or <u>Section 5.3</u>, then such condition will be deemed waived only for the specific Sellers waiving such condition, and the Closing will proceed with respect to the waiving Sellers, and this Agreement will automatically terminate as of the Closing with respect to all of the non-waiving Sellers.

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ARTICLE VI

TERMINATION

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Termination</u>. This Agreement will terminate as follows and only as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; automatically and immediately upon any termination of the Purchase Agreement in accordance with its terms prior to the Primary Transaction Closing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; upon the mutual written consent of the Buyers and the Sellers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; upon written notice from either the Buyers or the Sellers to the other Parties if any Governmental Authority shall have enacted, promulgated, issued, entered or enforced any Applicable Law or Order permanently enjoining, restraining or prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, which shall have become final and non-appealable;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; upon written notice from the Buyers to the Sellers if any of the Sellers has breached any of its representations and warranties or failed to perform any of its covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement, in each case, in a manner that would give rise to failure of the condition set forth in <u>Section 5.2</u> and either (i) such breach or failure is incapable of being cured prior to the Closing Date or (ii) if such breach or failure is capable of being cured prior to the Closing Date, has not been cured by the earlier of twenty (20) Business Days from the date on which the Buyers provide the Sellers with written notice thereof and the Closing Date; <u>provided</u>, that the Buyers shall not be entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this <u>Section 6.1(d)</u> if there has been a breach or violation by any Buyer of any representation, warranty, covenant, agreement, or obligation contained herein and such breach or violation has prevented, or would prevent, satisfaction of any condition set forth in <u>Section 5.1</u> or <u>Section 5.3</u>; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that any such termination pursuant to this <u>Section 6.1(d)</u> will only apply to the one or more Sellers who have so breached or failed to perform, and this Agreement will continue in effect with respect to all of the other Sellers, and, solely to the extent necessary, the Parties will cooperate in good faith to amend this Agreement to reflect the removal of such breaching or failing Seller from the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; upon written notice from the Sellers to the Buyers if any of the Buyers has breached any of its representations and warranties or failed to perform any of its covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement, in each case, in a manner that would give rise to failure of the condition set forth in <u>Section 5.3</u> and either (i) such breach or failure is incapable of being cured prior to the Closing Date or (ii) if such breach or failure is capable of being cured prior to the Closing Date, has not been cured by the earlier of twenty (20) Business Days from the date on which the Sellers provide the Buyers with written notice thereof and the Closing Date; <u>provided</u>, that the Sellers shall not be entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this <u>Section 6.1(e)</u> if there has been a breach or violation by any Seller of any representation, warranty, covenant, agreement, or obligation contained herein and such breach or violation has prevented, or would prevent, satisfaction of any condition set forth in <u>Section 5.1</u> or <u>Section 5.2</u>; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that any such termination pursuant to this <u>Section 6.1(e)</u> will only apply to the one or more Buyers who have so breached or failed to perform, and this Agreement will continue in effect with respect to all of the other Buyers, and, solely to the extent necessary, the Parties will cooperate in good faith to amend this Agreement to reflect the removal of such breaching or failing Buyer from the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Effect of Termination</u>. Upon the termination of this Agreement in accordance with <u>Section 6.1</u>, this Agreement will be of no further force or effect, and no Party shall have any liability hereunder, except that (a) each of this <u>Section 6.2</u>, <u>Section 7.3</u>, <u>Section 7.6</u>, <u>Section 7.7</u>, <u>Section 7.8</u>, <u>Section 7.9</u>, and <u>Section 7.11</u> will survive termination, and (b) nothing in this Agreement will limit or waive any liability of any Party for, and each Party shall remain liable following such termination for, Fraud or willful breach occurring prior to termination.

ARTICLE VII

MISCELLANEOUS

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u> </u><u>Acknowledgment and Consent of Issuer</u>. The Company acknowledges and agrees that it has been informed of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and, subject to the occurrence of each of the Primary Transaction Closing and the Closing, agrees that it will take such action as is reasonably necessary to reflect the assignment and transfer of the Common Stock on its books and records, including (i) delivering a duly executed written consent of the Board of Directors of the Company waiving the applicability of the transfer restrictions set forth in Article XIV, Section 2 of the Company Charter to the transactions contemplated hereby (the "<u>Company Approval</u>"), (ii) instructing the Company's transfer agent to register the transfer of Common Stock via book entry in the names of the applicable Buyers and (iii) causing its counsel to deliver any opinions and other documents requested by the Company's transfer agent to effect such transfer. The Company will be party to this Agreement solely for purposes of this <u>Section 7.1</u> and the provisions of each of <u>Article I</u> and <u>Article VIII</u> to the extent applicable to this <u>Section 7.1</u>, and, for the avoidance of doubt, will have no other rights or obligations hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u> </u><u>Amendments; Waivers</u>. No amendment of any provision of this Agreement will be effective with respect to any Person unless made in writing and signed by a duly authorized officer of each of the Buyers and each of the Sellers; <u>provided</u>, that any amendment to or applicable to <u>Section 7.1</u> additionally will require the Company's written consent. No failure or delay by any Person in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Agreement will operate as a waiver thereof, nor will any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof, or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege. The conditions to each Party's obligation to consummate the Closing are for the sole benefit of such Party, and may be waived by such Party in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, in whole or in part, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law. No waiver by any Person will be effective unless made in writing and signed by a duly authorized officer of the waiving Persons. The rights and remedies herein provided will be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by Applicable Law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Governing Law; Forum; Waiver of Jury Trial</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed for all purposes by the internal substantive Laws of the State of Delaware applicable to contracts executed and to be wholly performed within Delaware, without regard to choice of law or conflict of law principles that would require the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.

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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;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any proceeding based upon, arising out of, or relating to, this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby (including in respect of the construction, validity, enforcement, and interpretation of this Agreement) and all claims or causes of action (whether in contract or in tort) that may be based upon, arise out of, or relate to this Agreement, or the negotiation, execution or performance of this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be brought exclusively and determined in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and any state appellate court therefrom within the State of Delaware (or, only if the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware does not have or declines to accept jurisdiction over a particular matter, any federal court within the State of Delaware and any appellate courts therefrom) (the "<u>Designated Courts</u>"), and the Parties accept the exclusive jurisdiction of the Designated Courts for the purpose of any such Proceeding; provided that a final judgment against any Party in any proceeding may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit, action or proceeding on the judgment, or in any other manner provided by or pursuant to the laws of such other jurisdiction. Each Party agrees that service of any process, summons, notice, or document by United States registered mail addressed to such Party in accordance with <u>Section 7.6</u> shall be effective service of process for any such proceeding brought against such Party in any such Designated Court.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition, each Party hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by Law, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any proceeding based upon, arising out of, or relating to, this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby in any Designated Court or any judgment entered by any of the Designated Courts and hereby further irrevocably waives any claim that any such proceeding brought in the Designated Courts has been brought in an inconvenient forum.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF, BE BASED UPON, OR RELATE TO, THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, BASED UPON, OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY AGREES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (I) NO OTHER PARTY, NOR ANY REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF A PROCEEDING, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (II) SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (III) SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (IV) SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS OF THIS <u>SECTION 7.3(d)</u>. ANY PARTY MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES TO THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Entire Agreement</u>. This Agreement (including the Schedules hereto), together with any certificates delivered pursuant hereto and the Purchase Agreement, constitutes the entire agreement among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof, supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, both written and oral, with respect thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Assignment</u>. This Agreement, and all of the provisions hereto will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each of the signatories hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Neither this Agreement, nor any of the rights, interests, or obligations hereunder may be assigned by any Party (whether by operation of law or otherwise) without the written consent of each of the Buyers and each of the Sellers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Notices</u>. Any notice, request, instruction, or other document to be given under this Agreement must be in writing, and will be deemed to have been duly given (a) on the date of delivery if delivered personally, (b) on the date of delivery if delivered by e-mail (provided that no transmission error was received), or (c) on the first Business Day following the date of dispatch if delivered by a recognized next-day courier service. All notices hereunder shall be delivered as set forth on Schedule II hereto, or pursuant to such other instructions as may be designated in writing by the Party to receive such notice in accordance with this <u>Section 7.6</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Confidentiality</u>. The terms and existence of this Agreement, the negotiations hereof, and the transactions contemplated hereby are confidential and will not be disclosed except (a) to each Party's Affiliates, equityholders, insurers, auditors and professional advisors who agree to keep such information confidential, (b) as required by Applicable Law or the rules of any securities exchange, or (c) with the prior written consent of the Parties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Captions</u>. The table of contents and the article, section, paragraph, and clause captions in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, do not constitute part of this Agreement, and will not be deemed to limit or otherwise affect any of the provisions of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Non-Recourse</u>. This Agreement may only be enforced against, and any claims or causes of action that may be based upon, arise out of, or relate to this Agreement, or the negotiation, execution, or performance of this Agreement, may only be made against, the signatories hereto, and no former, current or future direct or indirect equity holders, controlling Persons, directors, officers, employees, general or limited partners, members, managers, advisors, agents, or Affiliates of any signatory hereto, or any former, current, or future direct or indirect equity holder, controlling Person, director, officer, employee, general or limited partner, member, manager, advisor, agent, or Affiliate of any of the foregoing (each, a "<u>Non-Recourse Party</u>") will have any liability for any obligations or liabilities of the signatories to this Agreement or for any claim (whether in tort, contract, or otherwise, by the enforcement of any assessment or by any legal or equitable proceeding, or by virtue of any statute, regulation, or other applicable Law) based on, in respect of, or by reason of, this Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby, or any oral representations made or alleged to be made in connection herewith, it being expressly agreed and acknowledged that no personal liability whatsoever will attach to, be imposed on, or otherwise be incurred by any Non-Recourse Party in connection therewith. Without limiting the rights of any Person against the other signatories hereto, in no event will any signatory hereto, and each such signatory agrees to cause its Affiliates not to, seek to enforce this Agreement against, make any claims for breach of this Agreement against, or seek to recover monetary damages in connection with this Agreement from, any Non-Recourse Party. None of the signatories hereto will assert or permit any other Person (including any stockholder of such Person) to assert or threaten to assert that this Agreement or any part hereof is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Severability</u>. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any Person (including the officers and directors of the parties hereto) or circumstance is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions hereof, or the application of such provision to Persons or circumstances other than those as to which it has been held invalid or unenforceable, will remain in full force and effect, and will in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated thereby, so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement is not affected in any manner materially adverse to any Party. Upon such determination, the Parties will negotiate in good faith in an effort to agree upon a suitable and equitable substitute provision to effect the original intent of the Parties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.11. <u>Counterparts; Electronic Transmission</u>. This Agreement or any written consent or notice pursuant to this Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which may be delivered via electronic mail (including portable document file (.pdf) format or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com), or other transmission method, any one of which need not contain the signatures of more than one party, but each of which will be deemed an original and all of which will collectively constitute one and the same instrument binding on all parties.

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In witness whereof, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed and delivered as of the date first written above.

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| **BUYERS:** | **BUYERS:** |
| ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS I, L.P. | ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS I, L.P. |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, L.P.,<br> its investment manager |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, LLC,<br> its general partner |
| By: | <u>/s/ David Abrams</u> |
|  | Name: David Abrams |
|  | Title: Managing Member |

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|:---|:---|
| ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P. | ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P. |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, L.P.,<br> its investment manager |
| By: | Abrams Capital Management, LLC,<br> its general partner |
| By: | <u>/s/ David Abrams</u> |
|  | Name: David Abrams |
|  | Title: Managing Member |

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In witness whereof, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed and delivered as of the date first written above.

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|:---|:---|
| **SELLERS:** | **SELLERS:** |
| EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION, L.P. | EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION, L.P. |
| By: | Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP, L.P. |
| Its: | General Partner |
| By: | Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition UGP, LLC |
| Its: | General Partner |
| By: | <u>/s/ Daniel Lukas</u> |
|  | Name: Daniel Lukas |
|  | Title: Managing Member |

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|:---|:---|
| EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION-A, L.P. | EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION-A, L.P. |
| By: | Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition GP, L.P. |
| Its: | General Partner |
| By: | Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition UGP, LLC |
| Its: | General Partner |
| By: | <u>/s/ Daniel Lukas</u> |
| Name: Daniel Lukas | Name: Daniel Lukas |
| Title: Managing Member | Title: Managing Member |

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|:---|:---|
| EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION GP, L.P. | EMERALD LAKE PEARL ACQUISITION GP, L.P. |
| By: | Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition UGP, LLC |
| Its: | General Partner |
| By: | <u>/s/ Daniel Lukas</u> |
| Name: Daniel Lukas | Name: Daniel Lukas |
| Title: Managing Member | Title: Managing Member |

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In witness whereof, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed and delivered as of the date first written above.

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|:---|:---|
| **Solely for purposes of Section 7.1,** | **Solely for purposes of Section 7.1,** |
| **COMPANY:** | **COMPANY:** |
| **CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC.** | **CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC.** |
| By: | <u>/s/ Mark Ward</u> |
|  | Name: Mark Ward |
|  | Title: President |

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#### SCHEDULE I

#### Equity Ownership and Closing Consideration
*Attached.* <br>

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#### SCHEDULE II

#### Notice Addresses
*Attached*.

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## Exhibit 10.11

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**Exhibit 10.11**<br>

#### AMENDED & RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Amended & Restated Employment Agreement (this "<u>Agreement</u>") is entered into as of December 8, 2025 by and between US Salt, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "<u>Company</u>"), and David Sugarman (the "<u>Executive</u>"), and is effective as of the Closing Date, as such term is defined in the Purchase Agreement by and among US Salt Parent Holdings, LLC, ContextLogic Holdings Inc. ("<u>CLI</u>") and the other parties thereto, dated as of December 8, 2025 (the "<u>Purchase Agreement</u>"). In the event that the Closing (as such term is defined in the Purchase Agreement) does not occur, this Agreement will be void and of no force or effect.

#### Recitals

WHEREAS, the Executive is currently employed by the Company as its Chief Executive Officer pursuant to an Employment Agreement dated May 12, 2023 (the "<u>Prior Employment Agreement</u>");

WHEREAS, the Company desires to continue to employ the Executive as a full-time employee of the Company and the Executive desires to accept continued employment with the Company, in each case, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to supersede and replace the Prior Employment Agreement with this Agreement, effective as of the Closing Date.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, and intending to be legally bound hereby, it is hereby agreed as follows:

#### Agreement

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Definitions</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Affiliate</u>" means as to any Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly controls, is under common control with, or is controlled by, such first Person. As used in this definition, "control" (including, with its correlative meanings, "controlled by" and "under common control with") shall mean possession, directly or indirectly, of power to direct or cause the direction of management or policies (whether through ownership of voting equity interests, by contract or otherwise), provided, however, that for purposes of this Agreement, Affiliates shall not include any portfolio company of any investment fund associated with Abrams Capital Management, LLC or BCP (as defined in the Holdings LLCA), other than the members of the Company Group, unless the Executive obtains Confidential Information about such portfolio company incident to his employment or service hereunder. For the avoidance of doubt, each member of the Company Group (other than the Company) is an Affiliate of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Board</u>" means the Board of Managers of US Salt Parent Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (or, upon notice to the Executive, such other board of directors or managers or committee thereof as may be designated by the Board of Directors of CLI as the operative governing entity of the Company or its Subsidiaries or otherwise as the Board for purposes of this Agreement).

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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;1.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Cause</u>" means the Executive's (i) indictment for, being charged with, conviction of, or entering of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere (or its equivalent under any applicable legal system) with respect to (A) a felony or (B) any crime involving moral turpitude; (ii) commission of fraud, misrepresentation, embezzlement or theft against any Person; (iii) engaging in any intentional activity in bad faith that injures or would be reasonably expected to injure (monetarily or otherwise), in any material respect, the reputation, the business or a business relationship of the Company or any of its Affiliates; (iv) gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of the Executive's duties to the Company or its Affiliates under this Agreement, or willful refusal or failure to carry out the lawful instructions of the Board (or its designee) that are consistent with the Executive's title and position; (v) violation of any fiduciary duty owed to the Company or any of its Affiliates; or (vi) breach of any Restrictive Covenant (as defined below) or material breach or violation of any other provision of this Agreement, of a written policy or code of conduct of the Company or any of its Affiliates, or any other agreement between the Executive and the Company or any of its Affiliates. The Executive shall have ten (10) days following the delivery of written notice by the Company of its intention to terminate the Executive's employment for Cause under clause (vi) above within which to cure any acts constituting Cause under clause (vi) above (unless the Company determines that the action or omission is not capable of cure); provided, however, that during the Term of Employment, the Executive shall have only one opportunity in the aggregate to cure under clause (vi) above. If, upon or after any termination of the Executive's employment, the Company becomes aware of facts that could have resulted in the Executive's termination of employment being treated as a termination for Cause, then (x) such termination shall be re-characterized as a termination for Cause, (y) all severance payments and benefits, if any, immediately shall cease and (z) all severance previously paid or provided, if any, shall be immediately repayable to the Company. If the Executive resigns or terminates employment due to Disability or death, in each case, at a time when Cause exists, then such termination shall be treated as a termination of employment for Cause.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Code</u>" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Company Group</u>" means CLI, the Company and each of their respective Subsidiaries.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Company Invention</u>" means any Invention (including Confidential Information) that is Invented by the Executive (alone or jointly with others) (i) in the course of, in connection with, or as a result of the Executive's employment or other service with any member of the Company Group (whether before, on, or after the Effective Date), (ii) at the direction or request of any member of the Company Group (whether before, on, or after the Effective Date), or (iii) through the use of, or that is related to, facilities, equipment, Confidential Information, other Company Inventions, Intellectual Property or other resources of any member of the Company Group, whether or not during the Executive's work hours (whether before, on, or after the Effective Date).

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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;1.7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Competitive Business</u>" means any and all of the following; (i) the business of processing, producing, marketing or selling salt or salt-related products; (ii) any business, service or product engaged in, offered or provided by any member of the Company Group on the Termination Date; (iii) any business, service or product engaged in, offered or provided by any member of the Company Group within one (1) year prior to the Termination Date; and (iv) any business, product or service with respect to which any member of the Company Group (with the Executive's knowledge or involvement) has explicitly planned to engage in, offer or provide during the twelve (12) month period immediately prior to the Termination 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;1.8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Confidential Information</u>" shall mean all information of a sensitive, confidential or proprietary nature of any member of the Company Group, any of their respective Affiliates, any predecessor or successor of any member of the Company Group or any Affiliate of any member of the Company Group respecting the business or activities of any member of the Company Group, any of their respective Affiliates or any of the predecessors or successors of any of the foregoing, including, without limitation, the terms and provisions of this Agreement (except for the terms and provisions of <u>Sections 4.4</u> through <u>4.16</u>), and the clients, customers, suppliers, computer or other files, projects, products, computer disks or other media, computer hardware or computer software programs, marketing plans, financial information, methodologies, Inventions, know-how, research, developments, processes, practices, approaches, projections, forecasts, formats, systems, data gathering methods and/or strategies of any member of the Company Group or any of their respective Affiliates. "Confidential Information" also includes all information received by the Company or any other member of the Company Group under an obligation of confidentiality to a third party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Confidential Information shall not include any information that is generally available, or is made generally available, to the public other than as a result of a direct or indirect unauthorized disclosure by the Executive or any other Person subject to a confidentiality obligation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Disability</u>" has the meaning set forth in the long term disability policy maintained by the Company Group from time to time applicable to the Executive or, if no such policy is then in effect, "Disability" means that the Executive has been unable, as determined by the Board in good faith, to perform the Executive's duties under this Agreement for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days or for a total of one hundred and twenty (120) days (whether or not consecutive) during any period of twelve (12) consecutive months, as a result of injury, illness or any other physical or mental impairment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Effective Date</u>" means the date on which Executive's employment with the Company commenced.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Good Reason</u>" means the occurrence of any of the following events without the Executive's prior written consent: (i) a material diminution in the Executive's duties or responsibilities; (ii) a reduction in the Executive's Base Salary or in the amount of the Executive's target Annual Bonus as a percentage of Base Salary, in each case, unless pursuant to an across the board reduction impacting all officers of the Company; (iii) the Company's material breach of a material term of this Agreement; or (iv) the relocation of the Executive's work location to anything other than primarily remote or virtual work; provided, however, that in order to terminate the Executive's employment for Good Reason, (a) the Executive must provide the Company with written notice describing the event or events alleged to constitute Good Reason in reasonable detail within thirty (30) days after the first occurrence thereof, (b) the Company must have failed to cure such event or events within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice from the Executive and (c) the Executive must resign within five (5) days after the end of the Company's cure period or within five (5) days after the Company provides the Executive with written notice that it will not cure such event or events (if earlier); and provided, further, that neither the occurrence of the Closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, nor any change in the Executive's reporting structure or scope of responsibilities as a result of or inherent in the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement (including the fact that the Company will become a subsidiary of CLI as a result of such transactions and that CLI may form or acquire additional subsidiaries following the Closing of such transactions), shall, by reason thereof, constitute a material diminution in the Executive's duties, responsibilities or otherwise constitute grounds for "Good Reason", and Executive expressly waives the right to resign for "Good Reason" on such grounds; and further, provided, however, that no change in the Executive's reporting relationship on or following the Effective Date to another board of directors or managers or committee thereof as may be designated by the Board of Directors of CLI as contemplated by this Agreement shall constitute Good Reason.

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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;1.12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Intellectual Property</u>" means any and all intellectual and industrial property rights and other similar proprietary rights, in any jurisdiction throughout the world, whether registered or unregistered, including all rights pertaining to or deriving from patents, trademarks, copyrights, software, trade secrets, know-how and confidential or proprietary information, and including all associated past, present and future enforcement rights and rights of priority therein or associated therewith; provided, that Intellectual Property shall not apply to any Invention that Executive develops entirely on Executive's own time, without using the equipment, supplies, facilities or trade secret information of the Company or any of its Affiliates, unless such Invention (a) relates to the business of the Company or any of its Affiliates for which Executive is performing services or to the actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development of the Company or any of its Affiliates for which Executive is performing services or (b) results from any work performed by Executive for the Company or any of its Affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Invented</u>" means made, conceived, created, discovered, invented, authored, first actually reduced to practice, or otherwise developed, whether solely or jointly with a third party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.14. "<u>Invention</u>" means any invention, modification, design, documentation, procedure, development, formula, therapy, diagnostic technique, discovery, improvement, idea, technique, design, method, art, process, methodology, algorithm, machine, development, product, service, technology, strategy, software (including source code and object code), work of authorship or other Works (as defined in <u>Section 4.12</u>), trade secret, innovation, trademark, data, database, including all improvements, versions, modifications, enhancements and derivative works of the foregoing, in each case whether or not patentable, together with all Intellectual Property therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.15. "<u>Person</u>" means an individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, association, joint stock company, trust, joint venture, unincorporated organization, investment fund, any other business entity and a governmental entity or any department, agency or political subdivision thereof.

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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;1.16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Restricted Territory</u>" means those geographic locations where the Company Group (or any member thereof) does business on the Termination Date or is demonstrably and known by the Executive to be planning to do business as of the Termination Date, including, without limitation, the United States and Canada; provided if a court of competent jurisdiction holds that this geographic scope is unreasonable, then the United States; provided if a court of competent jurisdiction holds that this geographic scope is unreasonable, then each state in the United States where the Company Group (or any member thereof) is doing business on the Termination Date; provided if a court of competent jurisdiction holds that this geographic scope is unreasonable, then each county in the United States where the Company Group (or any member thereof) is doing business on the Termination 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;1.17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Subsidiary</u>" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person in which such first Person has a direct or indirect equity ownership interest in excess of 50%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Term of Employment</u>" means the period commencing at the Effective Date and ending upon the effective date of the Executive's termination of employment with the Company for any reason, regardless of whether such termination is initiated by the Company or by the Executive.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<u>Termination Date</u>" means the date the Executive's employment with the Company terminates for any reason, regardless of whether such termination is initiated by the Company or by the Executive.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Employment</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Executive's Representations</u>**. The Executive represents that the Executive is entering into this Agreement voluntarily and that in connection with the Executive's employment or other service with the Company or any other member of the Company Group, the Executive will not (i) violate any non-solicitation, confidentiality or intellectual property covenant or agreement by which the Executive is or may be bound or (ii) use any confidential or proprietary information that the Executive may have obtained in connection with the Executive's employment or engagement with any other Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Position: Duties and Responsibilities</u>**. During the Term of Employment, the Executive shall be employed as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, with such duties and responsibilities that are consistent with such position as may be assigned by the Board (or its designee) from time to time. During the Term of Employment, the Executive may be invited to attend meetings of the Board as an observer from time to time and, if so invited, shall be entitled to attend for no additional compensation. In addition, during the Term of Employment, the Executive shall serve in such other officer and/or director positions with any member of the Company Group for no additional compensation as may be determined by the Board from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Reporting; Outside Activities</u>**. During the Term of Employment, the Executive shall report to the Board (or its designee), and the Executive shall diligently and conscientiously devote the Executive's full business time, attention, energy, skill and best efforts to the business and affairs of the Company Group. During the Term of Employment, the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, render any services of a business, commercial, or professional nature to any other Person, whether for compensation or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive will be permitted to serve as a director or committee member of (a) the organizations listed on <u>Exhibit A</u>, and (b) such other organizations as are approved by the Board (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), in each case, provided that such activities do not, individually or in the aggregate, interfere with the performance of the Executive's duties and responsibilities to the Company Group, do not require a material amount of the Executive's time and do not create a conflict of interest. The Executive shall be entitled to work remotely during the Term of Employment, but will be required to travel for business purposes, including to the Company Group's offices and other facilities.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Compensation and Other Benefits</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Base Salary</u>**. Effective as of the Closing Date, the Executive shall receive a base salary of $550,000 per annum (pro-rated for partial years worked), payable in accordance with the Company's normal payroll practices as in effect from time to time. During the Term of Employment, the Board may review the Executive's base salary and the Board may, in its sole discretion, from time to time, increase (but not decrease unless in connection with salary reductions for senior management generally) such base salary by an amount it determines to be appropriate. The Executive's base salary, as may be in effect from time to time, is referred to herein as the "<u>Base Salary</u>."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Annual Bonus</u>**. During the Term of Employment, the Executive shall be eligible to be awarded an annual discretionary bonus based on achievement of annual performance goals and other factors as the Board (or its designee) may determine in its discretion (the "<u>Annual Bonus</u>"). Any Annual Bonus awarded with respect to a calendar year shall be paid in a lump sum in the following calendar year (generally, within thirty (30) days after the completion of the Company's annual audit for the relevant year). Except as set forth in <u>Section 4.2</u>, the Executive must be employed by the Company on the bonus payment date in order to receive an Annual Bonus that has been awarded with respect to a calendar year. For the avoidance of doubt, the Executive shall remain eligible to earn and receive any Annual Bonus (in this case, as defined in the Prior Employment Agreement) awarded or to be awarded to the Executive pursuant to the Prior Employment Agreement with respect to the 2025 calendar year, notwithstanding the amendment and restatement of the Prior Employment Agreement pursuant hereto. Beginning in the calendar year 2026, the Executive's target Annual Bonus opportunity shall be equal to up to 150% of the Executive's Base Salary for the calendar year to which such Annual Bonus relates, with the actual amount of the Annual Bonus based on year-on-year EBITDA growth, with a payout of 0% of target if the Company achieves less than 5% of EBITDA growth, a payout of between 80% to 100% of target if the Company achieves between 5% and 10% of EBITDA growth, and a payout of between 100% and 150% of target if the Company achieves between 10% to 15% of EBITDA growth. If the Executive earns or is owed any annual bonus with respect to 2026 for any portion of the calendar year 2026 that precedes the Closing Date under the Prior Employment Agreement, any Annual Bonus that the Executive earns under the terms of this Section 3.2 for the calendar year 2026 shall be reduced by the amount of any such bonus. The Company's EBITDA and EBITDA growth shall be determined by the Board in good faith based on the Company's annual audit for the relevant year. The actual Annual Bonus (if any) awarded to the Executive with respect to any calendar year during the Term of Employment shall be determined by the Board (or its designee) in its discretion and may be less than the applicable target amount based on performance and such factors as the Board determines to be appropriate. The Board (or its designee) reserves the right to alter or change the Annual Bonus program and/or performance metrics for a future year in its discretion.

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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;3.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Long-Term Incentive Program</u>**. As of the Closing Date, Executive shall be eligible to participate in a Long-Term Incentive Program to be established by the Company pursuant to the terms attached hereto as <u>Exhibit B</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Expense Reimbursement</u>**. During the Term of Employment, the Company shall continue reimburse the Executive's reasonable and necessary business expenses incurred in connection with performing the Executive's duties hereunder in accordance with its then-prevailing policies and procedures for expense reimbursement (which shall include appropriate itemization and substantiation of expenses incurred).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Benefit Plans; Vacation</u>**. During the Term of Employment, the Executive shall continue to be eligible to participate in, and be covered on the same basis as other employees of the Company under, all broad-based employee benefit plans and programs maintained from time to time for the benefit of the Company's employees, subject to the Executive's satisfaction of the eligibility requirements of such plans or programs and subject to applicable law and the terms and conditions of such plans or programs; provided, however, that the Company may amend, modify and/or terminate any such plans or programs at any time in its discretion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Termination; Restrictive Covenants</u>**. Upon the Termination Date, the Executive shall be deemed to have immediately resigned from any and all officer, director, manager and other positions the Executive then holds with the Company Group and its Affiliates (and this Agreement shall constitute notice of resignation by the Executive without any further action by the Executive), and the Executive agrees to execute and deliver such further instruments as are requested by the Company in furtherance of the foregoing. Except as expressly provided in <u>Section 4.2</u>, all rights the Executive may have to compensation and employee benefits from the Company or any of its Affiliates shall terminate immediately upon the Termination 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;4.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>General</u>**. The Company may terminate the Term of Employment and the Executive's employment at any time, with or without Cause or due to Disability, upon written notice to the Executive. The Executive may terminate the Term of Employment and the Executive's employment for any reason at any time upon not less than three hundred sixty-five (365) days' advance written notice to the Company; provided, that following its receipt of the Executive's notice of termination, the Company may elect to reduce the notice period and cause the Termination Date to occur earlier, and no such action by the Company shall entitle the Executive to notice pay, severance pay or benefits or pay in lieu of notice or lost wages or benefits. In addition, the Term of Employment and the Executive's employment with the Company shall terminate immediately upon the Executive's death. <br>

 

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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;4.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Separation Payments</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2.1. **<u>General</u>**. Except as otherwise provided in this <u>Section 4.2</u>, in the event that the Executive's employment with the Company terminates for any reason, the Executive (or the Executive's estate or legal representative, as applicable) shall be entitled to receive only (i) the Base Salary earned but unpaid through the Termination Date, paid in accordance with the Company's normal payroll policies (or at such earlier time as required by applicable law), (ii) any unreimbursed business expenses incurred prior to such termination that are otherwise reimbursable, with such expenses to be reimbursed in accordance with the Company's expense reimbursement policies (as may be in effect from time to time), (iii) any vested benefits earned by the Executive under any employee benefit plan of the Company or its Affiliates under which the Executive was participating immediately prior to the Termination Date, with such benefits to be provided in accordance with the terms of the applicable employee benefit plan (the items described in the foregoing clauses (i) through (iii), collectively, the "<u>Accrued Benefits</u>"), and (iv) if such termination occurs prior to the LTIP Payment Date (as defined in <u>Exhibit B</u>) and provided that such termination is not a termination by the Company for Cause, the Conditionally Earned LTIP Award or the LTIP Award, as the case may be (as defined in and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in <u>Exhibit B</u>), payable at the same time the LTIP Award would have been paid if no such termination had occurred. All other rights the Executive may have to compensation and employee benefits from the Company or any of its Affiliates, other than as set forth in <u>Section 4.2.2</u> or <u>4.2.3</u>, shall immediately terminate upon such termination of employment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2.2. **<u>Death and Disability</u>**. In the event that the Executive's employment is terminated due to the Executive's death or by the Company due to Disability, in either case, during the Term of Employment, then in addition to the Accrued Benefits and the Conditionally Earned LTIP Award or the LTIP Award, as the case may be, if applicable, the Executive (or the Executive's estate or legal representative, as applicable) shall be entitled to receive the Annual Bonus awarded for the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which such termination occurred, but only to the extent that such Annual Bonus is unpaid as of the Termination Date, with such amount to be payable at the same time as if no such termination had occurred (the "<u>Unpaid Prior Year Bonus</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Termination Without Cause or for Good Reason</u>**. If, during the Term of Employment, the Executive's employment is terminated by the Company without Cause (and not due to death or Disability) or by the Executive for Good Reason, then the Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Benefits, the Conditionally Earned LTIP Award or LTIP Award, as and if applicable, and, subject to <u>Section 4.2.4</u>: (i) the Unpaid Prior Year Bonus, with such amount to be payable at the same time as if no such termination had occurred; (ii) an amount equal to one (1) times the Executive's Base Salary at the rate in effect on the Termination Date, with such amount to be paid in equal installments during the twelve (12)-month period immediately following the Termination Date in accordance with the Company's normal payroll policies, with the first such payment to be made on the first payroll date following the effective date of the release (as described in <u>Section 4.2.4</u>) and to include a catch-up covering any payroll dates between the Termination Date and the date of the first payment; (iii) a pro-rata Annual Bonus for the year of termination based on actual performance for such year and pro-rated based on the number of days the Executive was employed by the Company during such year, which pro-rated Annual Bonus shall be paid to the Executive at the same time as if no such termination of employment had occurred; and (iv) provided that the Executive timely elects COBRA continuation coverage under the Company's medical, dental and/or vision plans, payment of the Executive's and his eligible dependents' COBRA continuation coverage premiums under the Company's medical, dental and vision plans until the earlier of (w) the date the Executive ceases to be eligible for COBRA coverage under the Company's medical, dental or vision plans (as applicable), (x) the date that is twelve (12) months following the Termination Date, (y) the date that the Executive first becomes eligible for group health care coverage from a subsequent employer or from the employer of the Executive's spouse and (z) the date on which the Company determines that providing such payments would violate any non-discrimination rule or other applicable law, or would result in any tax, penalty or fine on the Company. The Executive shall notify the Company as of the first date that the foregoing clause (y) becomes applicable. The Executive acknowledges that the Company may, in its discretion, treat such COBRA premium payments as a taxable benefit to the Executive.

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2.4. **<u>Release Requirement</u>**. Payment of the Conditionally Earned LTIP Award or the LTIP Award, as the case may be, and the benefits set forth in <u>Sections 4.2.2</u> and <u>4.2.3</u> (in each case, other than the Accrued Benefits) is subject to the Executive's (or, as applicable, the Executive's estate's or legal representative's) execution of a general release of claims and covenant not to sue in favor of the Company Group, Affiliates thereof and related persons and entities in form and substance satisfactory to the Company (the "<u>Release</u>") during the time period specified therein (which shall be either twenty-one (21) or forty-five (45) days after the Release is provided to the Executive) and the Executive's non-revocation of the Release (with the Release to be provided to the Executive within seven (7) days after the Termination Date and the Executive to have seven (7) days after the execution of the Release to revoke such execution). If the Release is not effective and does not become irrevocable in the time period described in the immediately preceding sentence, then the Executive (or his estate, as applicable) shall forfeit the Conditionally Earned LTIP Award or the LTIP Award, as the case may be, and the payments and benefits set forth in <u>Section 4.2.2</u> or <u>Section 4.2.3</u>, as applicable (in each case, other than the Accrued Benefits). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any portion of the Conditionally Earned LTIP Award or the LTIP Award, as the case may be, or any amounts set forth in <u>Section 4.2.2</u> or <u>Section 4.2.3</u> (other than the Accrued Benefits) are treated as "non-qualified deferred compensation" under Code Section 409A, then if such payments could commence in more than one taxable year depending on when the Release is executed (regardless of when the Release is actually executed), then such payments and benefits that otherwise would have been payable in the calendar year in which the Termination Date occurs shall be withheld and shall instead be payable on the first payroll date in the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the Termination Date occurs (with all remaining payments to be made as if no such delay had occurred).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Violation of Restrictive Covenants</u>**. Without limiting the remedies provided to the Company and its Affiliates as set forth in this Article 4, upon the Executive's breach of any of the Restrictive Covenants, then notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the Company will have no obligation to continue to pay or provide the Conditionally Earned LTIP Award or the LTIP Award, as the case may be, or any of the other compensation or benefits under <u>Section 4.2</u> (other than the Accrued Benefits) and the Executive shall promptly repay to the Company after any such breach any amounts received under <u>Section 4.2</u> (other than the Accrued Benefits) and shall continue to be bound by all such Restrictive Covenants in accordance with their terms.

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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;4.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Restrictive Covenants</u>**. As an inducement and as essential consideration for the Company to enter into this Agreement, and in exchange for other good and valuable consideration herein, including continued employment and continuing to provide the Executive with access to Confidential Information of the Company, the Executive hereby agrees to the restrictive covenants contained in <u>Sections 4.5</u> through <u>4.16</u> (to the extent such restrictive covenants remain in effect as of any particular time of reference, the "<u>Restrictive Covenants</u>"). The Company and the Executive agree that the Restrictive Covenants are essential and narrowly tailored to preserve the goodwill of the business of the Company and its Affiliates, to maintain the confidential and trade secret information of the Company and its Affiliates, and to protect other legitimate business interests of the Company and its Affiliates, and that the Company would not have entered into this Agreement without the Executive's agreement to the Restrictive Covenants. For purposes of the Restrictive Covenants, each reference to "<u>Company</u>," "<u>Company Group</u>" and "<u>Affiliate</u>" shall also refer to the predecessors and successors of the Company, the members of the Company Group and any of their respective Affiliates (as the case may be).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Non-Competition</u>**. During the period commencing on the Effective Date and ending twenty-four (24) months after the Termination Date, regardless of the reason for the Executive's termination of employment and regardless of whether such termination was initiated by Executive or by the Company (the "<u>Restricted Period</u>"), the Executive shall not, anywhere in the Restricted Territory, either directly or indirectly, as a proprietor, partner, stockholder, director, executive, employee, consultant, joint venturer, member, investor, equityholder, lender or otherwise, engage or assist others to engage in, or own, manage, operate or control, or participate in the ownership, management, operation or control of, or become employed or engaged by, or provide services to any Person that is, or has taken demonstrable steps to become, engaged in, a Competitive Business. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) nothing in this <u>Section 4.5</u> shall prevent the Executive from owning, as a passive investor, up to two percent (2%) of the securities of any entity that are publicly traded on a national securities exchange and (ii) the Executive may request advanced written consent from the Board to engage in an activity that constitutes a portion of the Competitive Business in which the Company and its Subsidiaries do not engage and in which the Executive is not directly involved, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Customer and Vendor Non-Solicitation</u>**. During the Restricted Period, the Executive shall not (except on the Company's behalf during the Executive's employment with the Company), for purposes of providing products or services that are competitive with those provided by any member of the Company Group, directly or indirectly, on the Executive's own behalf or on behalf of any other Person, contact, solicit, divert, induce, call on, or take away (or attempt to do any of the foregoing) any customer or vendor of any member of the Company Group (or any Person who, during the twelve (12) months prior to the Termination Date, was solicited to be a customer or vendor of any member of the Company Group) with whom the Executive had contact or about whom the Executive possessed confidential information within the twelve (12) months prior to the Termination Date.

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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;4.7. **<u>Employee and Independent Contractor Non-Solicitation</u>**. During the Restricted Period, the Executive shall not (except on the Company's behalf during the Term of Employment), directly or indirectly, on the Executive's own behalf or on behalf of any other Person, (i) solicit for employment or engagement or interfere with the employment or engagement of (or attempt to do any of the foregoing) any individual who (A) is employed by, or an independent contractor of, any member of the Company Group at the time of such solicitation, interference or attempt thereof or (B) was employed by, or an independent contractor of, any member of the Company Group within twelve (12) months prior to such solicitation, interference or attempt thereof, or (ii) employ or engage (or attempt to employ or engage) any individual who (A) is employed by, or an independent contractor of, any member of the Company Group at the time of such employment, engagement or attempt thereof or (B) was employed by, or an independent contractor of, any member of the Company Group within twelve (12) months prior to such employment, engagement or attempt thereof and with whom the Executive had contact or about whom the Executive possessed confidential information within the twelve (12) months prior to the Termination 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;4.8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Non-Disparagement</u>**. During the Term of Employment and at all times thereafter, the Executive shall not, directly or through any other Person make any public or private statements (whether orally, in writing, via electronic transmission, or otherwise) that disparage, denigrate or malign (i) the Company or any of the Company's Affiliates; (ii) any of the businesses, activities, operations, affairs, reputations or prospects of any of the Persons described in clause (i); or (iii) any of the officers, employees, directors, managers, partners (general and limited), agents, members, owners or shareholders of any of the Persons described in clause (i) or clause (ii). For purposes of clarification, and not limitation, a statement shall be deemed to disparage, denigrate or malign a Person if such statement could be reasonably construed to adversely affect the opinion any other Person may have or form of such first Person. The foregoing limitations shall not be violated by truthful statements made by the Executive (w) to any governmental authority, including, without limitation, in connection with an investigation or hearing conducted by the National Labor Relations Board, (x) which are in response to legal process, or in connection with required governmental testimony or filings, or administrative or arbitral proceedings (including, without limitation, depositions in connection with such proceedings), (y) as may be reasonably necessary to perform the Executive's duties hereunder while employed by the Company or (z) to defend, initiate or pursue any claim.

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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;4.9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Confidentiality; Return of Property</u>**. During the Term of Employment and at all times thereafter, the Executive shall not, except as required to do so in good faith to perform the Executive's duties or responsibilities on behalf of any member of the Company Group or with the prior express written consent of the Company, directly or indirectly, use on the Executive's behalf or on behalf of any other Person, or divulge, disclose or make available or accessible to any Person, any Confidential Information. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive may disclose Confidential Information when required to do so by a lawful order of a court of competent jurisdiction, any governmental authority or agency, or any recognized subpoena power. In the event that the Executive becomes legally compelled (by oral questions, interrogatories, request for information or documents, subpoena, criminal or civil investigative demand or similar process) to disclose any Confidential Information, then prior to such disclosure, the Executive will provide the Company with prompt written notice so that the Company may seek (with the Executive's cooperation) a protective order or other appropriate remedy and/or waive compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. In the event that such protective order or other remedy is not obtained, the Executive will furnish only that portion of the Confidential Information which is legally required to be furnished, and will cooperate with the Company in the Company's efforts to obtain reliable assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded to the Confidential Information. In addition, the Executive shall not create any derivative work or other product based on or resulting from any Confidential Information (except in the good faith performance of the Executive's duties under this Agreement while employed by any member of the Company Group). The Executive shall also proffer to the Company, no later than the Termination Date (or upon the earlier request of the Company), and without retaining any copies, notes or excerpts thereof, all property of the Company and its Affiliates, including, without limitation, memoranda, computer disks or other media, computer programs, diaries, notes, records, data, customer or client lists, marketing plans and strategies, and any other documents consisting of or containing Confidential Information, that are in the Executive's actual or constructive possession or which are subject to the Executive's control at such time. To the extent the Executive has retained any such property or Confidential Information on any electronic or computer equipment belonging to the Executive or under the Executive's control, the Executive agrees to so advise Company and to follow Company's instructions in permanently deleting all such property or Confidential Information and all copies. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, (I) nothing in this Agreement prohibits the Executive from reporting possible violations of law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, including but not limited to the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Congress and any agency inspector general, or making other disclosures that are protected under the "whistleblower" provisions of applicable law or regulation, or requires the Executive to provide prior notice to the Company of the same, and (II) in accordance with the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, (A) the Executive shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that: (i) is made (x) in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (y) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal and (B) if the Executive files a lawsuit for retaliation by any member of the Company Group for reporting a suspected violation of law, the Executive may disclose a trade secret to his attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the Executive filed any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret except pursuant to court order; <u>provided</u> <u>that</u>, notwithstanding this immunity from liability, the Executive understands that he may be held liable if he unlawfully accesses trade secrets by unauthorized means.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.10. **<u>Prior Inventions</u>**. The Executive has attached hereto, as <u>Exhibit C</u>, a list describing with particularity all Inventions that were Invented by the Executive prior to the commencement of the Term of Employment (collectively, "<u>Prior Inventions</u>") which: (i) are owned in whole or part by the Executive or in which the Executive has an interest, (ii) relate in any way to any of the Company Group's actual or proposed businesses, products or research and development, and (iii) are not assigned to the Company hereunder. If no such list is attached, the Executive represents that there are no such Prior Inventions. The Executive agrees not to incorporate into any Company Group product, process or machine any Prior Invention, or any Invention owned by a third party. If notwithstanding the foregoing during the Term of Employment, the Executive incorporates any Prior Invention into any Company Group product, process or machine, then the Executive hereby grants to the Company a non-exclusive, royalty- free, irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide license (with the right to sublicense) to make, have made, copy, modify, make derivative works of, use, sell, offer to sell, import, and otherwise distribute such Prior Invention as part of or in connection with such product, process or machine.

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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;4.11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Ownership of Inventions</u>**. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that all Company Inventions hereby are and shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Company. The Executive further acknowledges and agrees that any rights arising in the Executive in any Invention Invented by the Executive, whether alone or jointly with others, during the one (1)-year period following the Termination Date and relating in any way to work performed by the Executive for any member of the Company Group during the Executive's employment with or service for any member of the Company Group ("<u>Post-Employment Inventions</u>"), shall hereby be deemed to be Company Inventions and the sole and exclusive property of the Company; provided, however, that the Company in its sole discretion may elect to compensate the Executive for any Post-Employment Inventions. For consideration acknowledged and received, the Executive hereby irrevocably assigns, conveys and sets over to the Company all of the Executive's right, title and interest in and to all Company Inventions. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the compensation received by the Executive for employment or services provided to the Company is adequate consideration for the foregoing assignment. The Executive further agrees to disclose in writing to the Company any Company Inventions (including, without limitation, all Post-employment Inventions), promptly following their conception or reduction to practice. Such disclosure shall be sufficiently complete in technical detail and appropriately illustrated by sketch or diagram to convey to one skilled in the art of which the Company Invention pertains, a clear understanding of the nature, purpose, operations, and other characteristics of the Company Invention. The Executive agrees to execute and deliver such deeds of assignment or other documents of conveyance and transfer as the Company may request to confirm in the Company or its designee the ownership of the Company Inventions, without compensation beyond that provided in this Agreement. The Executive further agrees, upon the request of the Company and at its expense, that the Executive will execute any other instrument and document necessary or desirable in applying for and obtaining patents in the United States and in any foreign country with respect to any Company Invention. The Executive further agrees, whether or not the Executive is then an employee or other service provider of any member of the Company Group, upon request of the Company, to provide reasonable assistance with respect to the perfection, recordation or other documentation of the assignment of Company Inventions hereunder, and the enforcement of the Company's rights in any Company Inventions, and to cooperate to the extent and in the manner reasonably requested by the Company in any litigation or other claim or proceeding (including, without limitation, the prosecution or defense of any claim involving a patent) involving any Company Inventions covered by this Agreement, without further compensation but all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Executive in satisfying the requirements of this <u>Section 4.11</u> shall be paid by the Company or its designee. Without limiting the foregoing, the Executive hereby irrevocably designates and appoints the Company and its duly authorized officers and agents as the Executive's agent and attorney-in-fact, to act for and on the Executive's behalf to execute and file any application or applications or other documents for patents, copyrights or trademark registrations or any other legal protection thereon, and to do all other lawfully permitted acts to further the prosecution and issuance of such patent, copyright or trademark registrations or any other legal protection thereon with the same legal force and effect as if executed by the Executive. The Executive shall not, on or after the date of this Agreement, directly or indirectly challenge the validity or enforceability of the Company's ownership of, or rights with respect to, any Company Invention, including, without limitation, any patent issued on, or patent application filed in respect of, any Company Invention. For the avoidance of doubt, the term "Company Invention" is deemed not to include any Invention to the extent it is non-assignable under the provisions of applicable law.

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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;4.12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Works for Hire</u>**. The Executive also acknowledges and agrees that all works of authorship, in any format or medium, and whether published or unpublished, created wholly or in part by the Executive, whether alone or jointly with others, (i) in the course of, in connection with, or as a result of the Executive's employment or other service with any member of the Company Group (whether before, on or after the Effective Date), (ii) at the direction or request of any member of the Company Group (whether before, on or after the Effective Date), or (iii) through the use of, or that is related to, facilities, equipment, Confidential Information, other Company Inventions, Intellectual Property or other resources of any member of the Company Group, whether or not during the Executive's work hours (whether before, on or after the Effective Date) ("<u>Works</u>"), are works made for hire as defined under United States copyright law, and that the Works (and all copyrights arising in the Works) are owned exclusively by the Company and all rights therein will automatically vest in the Company without the need for any further action by any party. To the extent any such Works are not deemed to be works made for hire, for consideration acknowledged and received, the Executive hereby waives any "moral rights" in such Works and the Executive hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers, conveys and sets over to the Company, without compensation beyond that provided in this Agreement, all right, title and interest in and to such Works, including without limitation all rights of copyright arising therein or thereto, and further agrees to execute such assignments or other deeds of conveyance and transfer as the Company may request to vest in the Company or its designee all right, title and interest in and to such Works, including all rights of copyright arising in or related to the Works.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Cooperation</u>**. During and after the Term of Employment, the Executive agrees to cooperate with the Company Group (and its counsel) in any internal investigation, any administrative, regulatory, or judicial proceeding or any dispute with a third party concerning issues about which the Executive has knowledge or that may relate to the Executive or the Executive's employment or service with any member of the Company Group (or the termination thereof). The Executive's obligation to cooperate hereunder includes, without limitation, being available to the Company Group upon reasonable notice for interviews and factual investigations, appearing in any forum at the Company Group's request to give testimony (without requiring service of a subpoena or other legal process), volunteering to the Company Group pertinent information, and turning over to the Company Group all relevant documents which are or may come into the Executive's possession. The Company shall promptly reimburse the Executive for the reasonable pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Executive at the Company Group's request in connection with such cooperation. The Company shall also reimburse the Executive for any reasonable attorneys' fees or related costs the Executive may incur in connection with the cooperation referenced in this <u>Section 4.13</u>.

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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;4.14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Remedies; Injunctive Relief</u>**. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company and its Affiliates will have no adequate remedy at law and will be irreparably harmed if the Executive breaches or threatens to breach any of the Restrictive Covenants. The Executive agrees that the Company, its Affiliates and the other members of the Company Group shall be entitled to equitable and/or injunctive relief to prevent any breach or threatened breach of any of the Restrictive Covenants, and to specific performance of each of the terms thereof, in each case, in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies that the Company and its Affiliates may have, as well as the costs and reasonable attorneys' fees it/they incur in enforcing any of the Restrictive Covenants. The Executive further agrees that (i) any breach or claimed breach of the provisions set forth in this Agreement by, or any other claim the Executive may have against, the Company or any of its Affiliates will not be a defense to enforcement of any Restrictive Covenant and (ii) the circumstances of the Executive's termination of employment with the Company will have no impact on the Executive's obligations to comply with any Restrictive Covenant. The Restrictive Covenants are intended for the benefit of the Company and each of its Affiliates and other members of the Company Group. Each Affiliate of the Company and each member of the Company Group is an intended third party beneficiary of the Restrictive Covenants, and each Affiliate of the Company and member of the Company Group, as well as any successor or assign of the Company or such Affiliate or member of the Company Group, may enforce the Restrictive Covenants. The Executive further agrees that the Restrictive Covenants are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any non-competition, non-solicitation, protection of confidential information or intellectual property, or other similar covenants in favor of the Company or any of its Affiliates or member of the Company Group by which the Executive may be bound, and any such non-competition, non-solicitation, protection of confidential information or intellectual property, or other similar covenants shall not supersede, or be superseded by, the Restrictive Covenants.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.15. **<u>Tolling During Periods of Breach</u>**. The parties hereto agree and intend that the Restrictive Covenants (to the extent not perpetual) be tolled during any period that the Executive is in breach of any such Restrictive Covenant, so that the Company and its Affiliates are provided with the full benefit of the restrictive periods set forth herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Notification of New Employer</u>**. In the event that the Executive is employed or otherwise engaged by any other Person following the Termination Date, the Executive agrees to notify, and consents to the notification by Company and its Affiliates of, such Person of the Restrictive Covenants through the applicable time period of such Restrictive Covenant, as set forth herein in Article 4.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Miscellaneous</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Applicable Law; Venue; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL</u>**. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, applied without reference to principles of conflicts of law. Both the Executive and the Company agree to appear before and submit exclusively to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court located in Wilmington, Delaware (and the courts of appeals thereof) with respect to any controversy, dispute, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Executive's employment or service with any member of the Company Group or the termination thereof (or if such controversy, dispute or claim may not be brought in federal court, to the state courts located in Wilmington, Delaware (and the courts of appeals thereof)). Both the Executive and the Company also agree to waive, to the fullest possible extent, the defense of an inconvenient forum or lack of jurisdiction. **THE COMPANY AND THE EXECUTIVE HEREBY WAIVE, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LITIGATION IN ANY COURT WITH RESPECT TO, IN CONNECTION WITH, OR ARISING OUT OF THE EXECUTIVE'S EMPLOYMENT BY, OR SERVICE WITH, ANY MEMBER OF THE COMPANY GROUP OR THE TERMINATION THEREOF, OR THIS AGREEMENT OR THE VALIDITY, PROTECTION, INTERPRETATION, COLLECTION OR ENFORCEMENT THEREOF (WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT, EQUITY, TORT OR OTHERWISE).**

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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;5.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Amendments</u>**. This Agreement may not be amended otherwise than by a written agreement executed by the parties hereto or their respective successors and legal representatives that specifies the provision of this Agreement being amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Waivers</u>**. The waiver by either party of any right hereunder or of any breach by the other party will not be deemed a waiver of any other right hereunder or of any other breach by the other party. No waiver will be deemed to have occurred unless set forth in a writing signed by the waiving party that specifies the provision of this Agreement being waived. No waiver will constitute a continuing waiver unless specifically stated, and any waiver will operate only as to the specific term or condition waived.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Notices</u>**. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in email or in writing, and if in writing, shall be given by hand-delivery to the other party by reputable overnight courier, or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:

To the Company:

US Salt, LLC

3580 Salt Point Rd

Watkins Glen, NY 14891

Attention: Board of Managers

Abrams Capital Management LLC

222 Berkeley Street, 21<sup>st</sup> Floor

Boston, MA 02116

Attention: Raja H. R. Bobbili

Email: [redacted]; [redacted]

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Ropes & Gray

Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02199-3600

Attention: Sarah Schaffer Raux

Email: sarah.schafferraux@ropesgray.com

BCP Special Opportunities Fund III GP LP, its general partner

650 Madison Avenue, 23<sup>rd</sup> Floor

New York, New York 10022

Attention: Mark Ward; Edward Goldthorpe

Email: [redacted]; [redacted]

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to: <br>

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Proskauer Rose LLP

Eleven Times Square

New York, New York 10036

Attention: Jonathan Gill

Email: jgill@proskauer.com

To the Executive:

at the residence address most recently filed with the Company

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

K&L Gates LLP

599 Lexington Avenue

New York, New York 10022

Attention: Adam Tejeda; Kevin McKibbin

Email: adam.tejeda@klgates.com;

kevin.mckibbin@klgates.com

or to such other address as any party shall have furnished to the other in writing in accordance herewith. All such notices shall be deemed to have been duly given: (i) when delivered personally to the recipient or when sent if by email (unless the message is returned as undelivered), (ii) one (1) business day after being sent to the recipient by reputable overnight courier service (charges prepaid); or (iii) four (4) business days after being mailed to the recipient by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Withholding</u>**. The Company may withhold from any amounts payable under this Agreement such federal, state, local and other taxes as are required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.

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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;5.6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Code Section 409A Compliance</u>**. This Agreement is intended to comply with, or be exempt from, Code Section 409A (to the extent applicable) and the parties hereto agree to interpret this Agreement in the least restrictive manner necessary to comply therewith or be exempt therefrom and without resulting in any increase in the amounts owed hereunder by the Company. To the maximum extent possible, any severance owed under this Agreement shall be construed to fit within the "short-term deferral rule" under Code Section 409A and/or the "two times two year" involuntary separation pay exception under Code Section 409A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if the Executive is a "specified employee" within the meaning of Code Section 409A and the regulations issued thereunder, and a payment or benefit provided for in this Agreement would be subject to additional tax under Code Section 409A if such payment or benefit is paid within six (6) months after the Executive's "separation from service" (within the meaning of Code Section 409A), then such payment or benefit required under this Agreement during such six (6) month period (i) shall not be paid (or commence) during the six-month period immediately following the Executive's separation from service (except as provided in clause (ii)(B) of this <u>Section 5.6</u>) and (ii) shall instead be paid to the Executive in a lump-sum cash payment on the earlier of (A) the first regular payroll date of the seventh month following the Executive's separation from service or (B) the 10th business day following the Executive's death (but not earlier than such payment would have been made absent such death), and all payments and benefits required after such six (6) month anniversary shall be paid or provided on the same schedule as if no such delay had occurred. If the Executive's termination of employment hereunder does not constitute a "separation from service" within the meaning of Code Section 409A, then any amounts payable hereunder on account of a termination of the Executive's employment and which are subject to Code Section 409A shall not be paid until the Executive has experienced a "separation from service" within the meaning of Code Section 409A. In addition, no reimbursement or in-kind benefit shall be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit and the amount available for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits provided, during any calendar year shall not affect the amount available for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in a subsequent calendar year. Any reimbursement to which the Executive is entitled hereunder shall be made no later than the last day of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which such expenses were incurred. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates shall have any liability to the Executive or to any other Person if this Agreement is not exempt from or compliant with Code Section 409A, or if any of the payments or benefits provided in this Agreement that are intended to be exempt from or compliant with Code Section 409A are not exempt from or compliant with Code Section 409A. Each payment payable under this Agreement shall be treated as a single payment in a series of payments within the meaning of, and for purposes of, Code Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Severability</u>**. The terms and provisions of this Agreement are intended to be separate and divisible provisions and if, for any reason, any one or more of them is held to be invalid or unenforceable, neither the validity nor the enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement shall thereby be affected. It is the intention of the parties to this Agreement that the Restrictive Covenants be reasonable in duration, geographic scope and in all other respects. The Executive agrees that the Restrictive Covenants, including, without limitation, the duration, geographic scope and activity restrictions of each restriction, are reasonable in light of the Executive's position. However, if for any reason any court of competent jurisdiction shall find any provision of the Restrictive Covenants unreasonable in duration or geographic scope or otherwise, it is the intention of the parties that the restrictions and prohibitions contained therein shall be modified by the court to be effective to the fullest extent allowed under applicable law in such jurisdiction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Captions</u>**. The captions of this Agreement are not part of the provisions hereof and shall have no force or effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Counterparts</u>**. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and delivered by facsimile transmission or electronic transmission in "portable document format," each of which shall be an original and which taken together shall constitute one and the same document.

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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;5.10. **<u>Entire Agreement</u>**. This Agreement contains the entire agreement concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, discussions, negotiations and undertakings, whether written or oral, between the parties and their respective Affiliates relating to such subject matter (including, without limitation, any term sheet, summary, presentation and offer letter and the Prior Employment Agreement); <u>provided</u> that this Agreement and the restrictive covenants and other obligations contained in <u>Sections 4.5</u> through <u>4.16</u> are independent of, supplemental to and do not modify, supersede or restrict (and shall not be modified, superseded by or restricted by) any noncompetition, nonsolicitation, confidentiality or other restrictive covenants in any other current or future agreement (including any written incentive unit grant agreement or securities purchase agreement) between the Company Group, on the one hand, and the Executive, on the other hand.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Survivorship</u>**. The provisions of Article 1, Article 5, <u>Section 2.1</u> and <u>Sections 4.2</u> through <u>4.16</u> shall survive the termination of the Executive's employment with the Company for any reason, the termination of the Term of Employment for any reason and the termination of this Agreement for any reason, in each case, in accordance with their respective terms.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Successors and Assigns</u>**. The Company may assign its rights and/or delegate its obligations under this Agreement to any entity within the Company Group or to any purchaser or other successor of any entity within the Company Group, whether by operation of law, agreement or otherwise (including, without limitation, any Person who acquires all or a substantial portion of the business of the Company Group (whether direct or indirect and whether structured as a stock sale, asset sale, merger, recapitalization, consolidation or other transaction)) and, in connection with any such delegation of its obligations hereunder (but only so long as such assignee or delegee has consented in writing to be bound by the obligations hereunder) shall be released from such obligations hereunder. This Agreement may not be assigned by the Executive. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, this Agreement shall bind, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the Executive, the Company and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the Executive has hereunto set the Executive's hand and the Company has caused this Agreement to be executed on its behalf, each as of the date first above written.

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| **US SALT, LLC** | **US SALT, LLC** |
| By: | /s/ Jason Balseg |
|  | Name: Jason Blaseg |
|  | Title: Chief Financial Officer, its Authorized Signatory |

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| **EXECUTIVE** |
| /s/ David Sugarman |
| David Sugarman |

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#### EXHIBIT A

#### <br> BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
*<u> </u><br> Attached.*

<u> </u>

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#### EXHIBIT B
<u> </u><br>

#### Long-term incentive program Terms
*Attached.* <br>

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#### Exhibit c <br>Prior Inventions <br>
*Attached.*

#### <br>23

## Exhibit 10.12

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#### Exhibit 10.12

#### SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND RELEASE

This Separation Agreement and Release (the "***Agreement***"), has been made and entered into as of December 7, 2025, by and between ContextLogic Holdings Inc. (the "***Company***") and Rishi Bajaj ("***Employee***") (each a "***Party***" and collectively the "***Parties***").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Employment Status</u>.** Employee's employment with the Company duly and effectively terminated on December 7, 2025 (the "***Separation Date***"). Effective as of the Separation Date, Employee was deemed to have irrevocably resigned from any and all positions or offices that Employee held with the Company or any of its affiliates, without any further action required therefor (collectively, the "***Resignations***"). The Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of its affiliates, hereby accepts the Resignations as of the Separation Date, and Employee agrees to sign and return such documents confirming the Resignations as the Company or any of its affiliates may reasonably require.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Accrued Obligations</u>.** Employee acknowledges that, in accordance with applicable law, on the Separation Date, Employee received payment for any accrued but unpaid base salary through the Separation Date. In addition, following the Separation Date, (i) Employee shall remain eligible to be reimbursed for any accrued but unpaid or unreimbursed expenses incurred prior to the Separation Date in accordance with Section 5(e) of the Employment Agreement between the Company and Employee, dated March 6, 2025 (the "***Employment Agreement***"), and (ii) Employee shall be eligible to receive any accrued and vested benefits provided under the Company's employee benefit plans upon a termination of employment, in accordance with the terms contained therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Separation Arrangements</u>.** In consideration of Employee's execution of this Agreement and subject to Employee's meeting in full Employee's obligations under it and the Restrictive Covenants and in full consideration of any rights Employee may have under the Employment Agreement, the Parties agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Class P Units</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With respect to the 2,372,216.60 Class P Units in ContextLogic Holdings, LLC ("***Holdings***") granted to Employee pursuant to the joinder agreement by and between Employee and Holdings, dated March 6, 2025 ("***Original Joinder Agreement***"), notwithstanding Employee's termination of employment on the Separation Date, on the Effective Date, (A) the Performance Vesting Units (as defined in the Original Joinder Agreement) shall remain outstanding and shall remain eligible to vest as set forth Exhibit B of the Original Joinder Agreement as if Employee remained employed by the Company through the End Date (as defined in the Original Joinder Agreement), and (B) Employee shall become fully vested in the Time Vesting Units (as defined in the Original Joinder Agreement) on the Separation Date.

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On, or within 10 days following, the Effective Date, (A) Employee shall transfer 100% of Employee's Class P Units in Holdings granted pursuant to the Original Joinder Agreement to RB Strategic Holdings LP – Easter Series, a Delaware limited partnership established and controlled by Employee (the "***RB Aggregator***"); and (B) immediately following the transfer of Employee's Class P Units to the RB Aggregator, Employee shall transfer 50% of Employee's economic interest in the RB Aggregator to the individuals set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u> (the "***Designated Individuals***"), in the amounts set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u>, provided that Holding's consent to such transfer is contingent upon each of the Designated Individuals having executed a valid and effective release of claims in favor of the Company in a form determined by the Company in its sole discretion. Employee agrees that Employee shall be solely liable for any taxes, interest, or penalties that may be imposed as a result of any transfer of Employee's Class P Units or any transfer of Employee's economic interests in the RB Aggregator. In no event whatsoever shall Holdings or any of its affiliates (including, without limitation, the Company) be liable for any taxes, interest, or penalties that may be imposed on Employee or any other individual or entity as a result of any transfer of Employee's Class P Units (including to the RB Aggregator) or any transfer of Employee's economic interests in the RB Aggregator.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On, or as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable following, but in no event later than 30 days following, the Closing Date, as such term is defined in the Purchase Agreement by and among US Salt Parent Holdings, LLC, the Company, and the other parties thereto, dated on or about the date hereof (as amended or supplemented, the "***Purchase Agreement***"), the RB Aggregator shall be granted 600,000 Class P Units in Holdings subject to (A) to Employee's execution of the joinder agreement attached as <u>Exhibit B</u> (the "***New Joinder Agreement***"), and (B) on or after the Effective Date, but in all events prior to the Closing Date, Employee delivering written notice to Holdings transferring Employee's right to receive the Class P Units pursuant to the New Joinder Agreement to the RB Aggregator and the RB Aggregator agreeing in a signed writing to be bound as the "Class P Member" by the terms and conditions of the New Joinder Agreement. The Class P Units shall be subject to such terms and conditions as set forth in the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of ContextLogic Holdings, LLC, to be effective as of the Closing Date (as amended or amended and restated, the "***Second LLCA***", and operative Limited Liability Company Agreement of ContextLogic Holdings, LLC as of any particular date, the "***LLCA***") and the New Joinder Agreement. In the event that the Closing (as such term is defined in the Purchase Agreement) does not occur, neither Employee nor the RB Aggregator shall receive the grant contemplated by this Paragraph 3(a)(iii).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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) Subject to the occurrence of the Closing, the LLCA shall be amended to incorporate the tag-along right applicable to the Class P Units set forth on <u>Exhibit C</u>. In the event that the Closing does not occur, the LLCA shall not be amended to incorporate the tag along right.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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) Employee represents and warrants as follows: (A) the RB Aggregator is a limited liability company, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation or organization; (B) the RB Aggregator has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business as now conducted and as presently contemplated under Paragraph 3(a) and to consummate the transactions contemplated by Paragraph 3(a); (C) the consummation of the transactions contemplated by Paragraph 3(a) will not constitute a breach of or default under any agreement or instrument by which the RB Aggregator is bound, or to which any of its assets is subject, or any order, rule or regulation applicable to it or of any court or any governmental body or administrative agency having jurisdiction over it; and (D) the RB Aggregator is not in violation of its organizational documents or in default in the performance or observance of any obligation, agreement, covenant or condition contained in any contract, indenture, mortgage, loan agreement, note, lease or other instrument to which it is a party or by which it may be bound or to which any of its assets is subject.

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Terms used in this Paragraph 3(a) but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the LLCA.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>2025 Bonus</u>**. Provided that each of the Designated Individuals executes a valid and effective release of claims in favor of the Company in a form determined by the Company in its sole discretion, Employee shall receive Employee's Incentive Bonus (as defined in the Employment Agreement) in respect of the Company's 2025 fiscal year at an amount equal to $825,000, payable at the same time annual bonuses are paid to other senior executives of the Company, but in no event later than March 15, 2026 (the "***Incentive Bonus***").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Benefits</u>.** Employee's participation in the Company's employee benefit programs and plans will cease on the date on which Employee becomes ineligible for benefits as dictated by the terms governing such employee benefit plan or program. After such date, Employee will be entitled to elect to continue group health coverage, at Employee's own expense, pursuant to applicable law. Information regarding continuation coverage will be provided to Employee under separate cover.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Acknowledgments</u>.** Employee acknowledges and agrees that, other than as set forth in Paragraphs 2 and 3, Employee is not entitled to and will not be entitled to any other compensation or benefits of any kind or description from the Company or any of its affiliates (together, the "***Company Entities***"), or from any of the other Released Parties (as defined below), including without limitation any payments or other benefits pursuant to the Employment Agreement. The amounts and benefits set forth in Paragraphs 2 and 3 constitute the total consideration to be paid to Employee by the Company Entities (and all of the Released Parties) and are in lieu of any and all payments and/or other consideration of any kind which at any time has been the subject of any prior discussion, representations, inducements or promises, oral or written, direct or indirect, contingent or otherwise. Employee acknowledges that as of the date of this Agreement, Employee has been compensated for all hours worked during Employee's employment with the Company.

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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;6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Release</u>.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In consideration of the Company's agreement to provide Employee with the benefits described herein to which Employee is not otherwise entitled and the sufficiency of which Employee acknowledges, Employee does hereby fully, finally and unconditionally release and forever discharge the Company, its past, present and future parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of their respective past, present and future shareholders (including, without limitation, BC Partners Advisors LP, Abrams Capital Management, LLC, and each of their respective past, present and future affiliates), as well as their respective past, present and future trustees, directors, officers, investors, shareholders, members, managers, general and limited partners, agents, representatives, employees, administrators, attorneys, benefit plan fiduciaries, employee benefit plans, and insurers, and all of their respective past, present and future predecessors, successors, and assigns, and all others connected with any of them, both individually and in their official capacities (collectively "***Released Parties***"), from any and all rights, claims, liabilities, obligations, damages, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees, suits, actions, and demands, of any and every kind, nature and character, known or unknown, liquidated or unliquidated, absolute or contingent, in law and in equity, enforceable or arising under any local, state or federal common law, statute or ordinance of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to those in any way relating to, connected with or arising from Employee's past employment or other association with the Company or any of its affiliates (or the termination thereof) or any past actions, statements, or omissions of the Company or any of the Released Parties occurring prior to Employee's execution of this Release, including, but not limited to, all claims for defamation, wrongful termination, wages, including overtime wages, bonuses, commissions, vacation pay, holiday pay, sick pay, severance, back pay, front pay, penalties, life insurance, health or medical insurance, equity or equity-based compensation, or any other fringe benefit or compensation of any kind including any such claim arising under federal or state law, pain and suffering, negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract, and interference with contractual relations, tort claims, employment discrimination claims, and all claims arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Civil Rights Act of 1866, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. §1981), the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, the Workers Adjustment and Retraining Act, the California False Claims Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Business and Professions Code, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), civil penalties pursuant to any provision of the California Labor Code (including, without limitation, the Labor Code Private Attorney's General Act ("***PAGA***") and/or the Industrial Welfare Commission's Wage Orders), the Ralph Civil Rights Act, the Tom Bane Civil Rights Act, the California Constitution, and other similar state or local laws, and any other statutory, contract, implied contract, or common law claim arising out of or involving Employee's employment, the termination of Employee's employment, or any continuing effects of Employee's employment with the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything in this Agreement to the contrary: (i) Employee's right to be indemnified as an officer of the Company shall remain in full force and effect, in accordance with the terms of the governing documents and by-laws of the Company, as well as any rights Employee may have under or in respect of any D&O or other insurance policies maintained by the Company or its affiliates; (ii) Employee shall not be deemed to have released any rights or claims that Employee may have as the holder of vested equity of the Company or under the LLCA, the Original Joinder Agreement or the New Joinder Agreement, in each case in accordance with their express terms (as expressly modified by this Agreement); (iii) this Agreement shall not and does not release, alter or affect any rights or claims of Employee to enforce this Agreement in accordance with its express terms and (iv) Employee shall not be deemed to have released any right or claims that cannot be waived as a matter of law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Employee acknowledges that he has been advised to consult with legal counsel and is familiar with the provisions of California Civil Code Section 1542. Accordingly, IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT ALL RIGHTS UNDER SECTION 1542 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ARE EXPRESSLY WAIVED BY EMPLOYEE. Section 1542 reads as follows:

"A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY."

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Employee agrees to expressly waive any rights under Section 1542 as well as any other statutes or common law principles of similar effect. Employee understands that this waiver is not a mere recital, but is a knowing and voluntary waiver of rights and benefits otherwise available, and Employee agrees that this waiver is an essential and material term of the Agreement, and that without such waiver the Company would not have entered into the Agreement. In the event that any waiver of the provisions of Section 1542 provided herein should be determined by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, voidable or unenforceable for any reason, such waiver to that extent shall be severable from the remaining provisions of this Agreement and the invalidity, voidability or unenforceability thereof shall not affect the validity, effect, enforceability or interpretation of the remaining provisions of the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>No Pending or Future Claims</u>.** Subject to Paragraph 15, Employee will not bring any legal action against any of the Released Parties for any claim waived and released under this Agreement, and Employee represents and warrants that no such claim has been filed to 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;8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Continuing Obligations</u>.** Subject to Paragraph 15, Employee represents and warrants that Employee has complied with, and agrees to continue to comply with, Employee's ongoing obligations under the Employment Agreement, which include obligations regarding non-disparagement, confidential information, and non-solicitation, which are incorporated into this Agreement by reference (all such ongoing obligations, together with any similar obligations under this Agreement, the Original Joinder Agreement, the New Joinder Agreement, or the LLCA, the "***Restrictive Covenants***"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to the period following the Separation Date, the Company hereby waives the application of the non-competition and non-solicitation restrictions under Section 9(b) of the Employment Agreement. Employee expressly acknowledges and agrees that, upon Employee's breach of any such Restrictive Covenants, and without limitation of any rights the Company or any other Released Party may have at law or in equity, the Incentive Bonus and any Class P Units of Holdings that Employee (or Employee's permitted transferees, if applicable, including the RB Aggregator) then holds (whether pursuant to the Original Joinder Agreement, the New Joinder Agreement, or otherwise) shall be immediately and automatically terminated and forfeited for no consideration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Non-Disparagement</u>.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Subject to Paragraph 15, Employee shall not, at any time, directly or indirectly, issue or communicate any statement, whether orally or in writing, that maligns, denigrates, or disparages the Company, BC Partners Advisors LP, Abrams Capital Management, LLC, or any of their respective affiliates or any of their respective partners, members, officers, directors, or employees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company agrees it will not direct or instruct its employees, agents, directors or officers to, at any time, directly or indirectly, issue or communicate any statement, whether orally or in writing, that maligns, denigrates, or disparages Employee.

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to prohibit, restrict or prevent either Party (i) providing truthful information concerning Employee's engagement or the Company's business activities to any government, regulatory, or self-regulatory agency, (ii) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that Employee has reason to believe is unlawful or (iii) providing truthful testimony in response to a subpoena or pursuant to legal process.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Company Property; Cooperation</u>.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Employee agrees that Employee will immediately return to the Company all property of the Company Entities and copies thereof in Employee's possession, including, but not limited to, credit cards, office keys, building access cards, computer software or hardware, mobile telecommunications devices, records, correspondence, other books or manuals issued by the Company and any confidential information in Employee's possession. After giving effect to such return, Employee represents and warrants that Employee has no property of the Company Entities in Employee's possession, other than documents relating to Employee's own relationship with the Company. Employee also represents and warrants that Employee has no debts to the Company Entities, and the Company Entities are not indebted to Employee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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) Until the three (3) year anniversary of the Separation Date, Employee agrees to furnish information and assistance as may reasonably be requested by the Company in connection with any claims, charges, or litigation in which it, or any of its parent, subsidiaries, or affiliated entities is, or may become, involved. In addition, Employee agrees that Employee shall cooperate with any reasonable requests from the Company that the Company determines are necessary to facilitate consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement (and Employee further agrees that Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, interfere with the consummation of such transactions in any way). Such information and assistance shall be furnished at mutually agreeable times and (i) the Company shall reimburse Employee for any reasonable, necessary, and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation that are pre-approved by the Company (subject to Employee's provision to the Company of receipts, invoices, or other substantiating documentation of any such expenses acceptable to the Company), and (ii) if Employee's assistance requires a material commitment of time, then the Company shall compensate Employee at an hourly rate of $264.42 per hour.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Remedy for Breach; Reformation and Severability</u>.** Employee acknowledges that the Company will be irreparably injured if Employee violates any of the Restrictive Covenants, and that the Company would be entitled to an order from a court of competent jurisdiction enjoining any such violation without the posting of any bond in addition to all other remedies available to the Company. Employee agrees not to challenge the granting of any such relief or any requests therefor. It is the intention of the Parties that the Restrictive Covenants be enforced to the fullest extent possible permitted by law. In case any provision of the Restrictive Covenants is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable as written, Employee and the Company agree that the court will modify and reform such provision to permit enforcement to the greatest extent possible permitted by law. If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of the Restrictive Covenants or this Agreement, or any part thereof, is held by a court of competent jurisdiction of any foreign, federal, state, county or local government or any other governmental, regulatory or administrative agency or authority to be invalid, void, unenforceable or against public policy for any reason, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect and will in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated.

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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;12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Effect of Breach</u>.** In addition to any remedies the Company would be entitled to under Paragraph 11, in the event Employee breaches any of Employee's obligations set forth in this Agreement (including provisions of the Employment Agreement or other Restrictive Covenants incorporated herein by reference), or in the LLCA, the Original Joinder Agreement, or the New Joinder Agreement, or if any of Employee's representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement are false or misleading, any outstanding obligations of the Company hereunder will immediately terminate, and, without limitation of any rights the Company or any other Released Party may have at law or in equity, the Incentive Bonus and any Class P Units of Holdings that Employee (or Employee's permitted transferees, if applicable, including the RB Aggregator) then holds (whether pursuant to the Original Joinder Agreement, the New Joinder Agreement, or otherwise) shall be immediately and automatically terminated and forfeited for no consideration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Miscellaneous; Representations</u>.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Employee certifies after a review of Employee's records that Employee has filed (or another person has filed on Employee's behalf) with the Securities and Exchange Commission reports on Form 4 with respect to all reportable transactions under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 occurring during this fiscal year on or prior to the date hereof. Employee agrees to provide any and all further certifications reasonably requested by the Company regarding reports under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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) Employee acknowledges that Employee is not otherwise entitled to receive the benefits from the Company as set forth in Paragraph 3 of this Agreement by virtue of Employee's employment with the Company 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Employee represents and warrants that Employee fully understands the terms of this Agreement and that Employee knowingly and voluntarily, of Employee's own free will without any duress, being fully informed and after due deliberation, accepts its terms and signs the same as Employee's own free act. Employee further represents and warrants that, except as set forth herein, no promises or inducements for this Agreement have been made, and Employee is entering into this Agreement without reliance upon any statement or representation by any of the Released Parties or any other person, concerning any fact material hereto. Employee understands that as a result of entering into this Agreement Employee will not have the right to assert that the Company unlawfully terminated Employee's employment or violated any rights in connection with Employee's employment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Employee agrees that the Company has provided Employee the opportunity to review and consider this Agreement for a sufficient period of time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Employee represents and warrants that Employee has no claims against the Released Parties related to discrimination, harassment (including, without limitation, sexual harassment), sexual abuse, or retaliation.

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) All payments made pursuant to this Agreement will be subject to reduction to satisfy all applicable federal, state and local withholding tax obligations. It is the intent of the Parties that payments and benefits under this Agreement comply with or be exempt from Section 409A of the Code, and the regulations and guidance thereunder (collectively, "***Section 409A***") and the provisions of this Agreement will be interpreted and construed in favor of complying with any applicable requirements of Section 409A as necessary in order to avoid the imposition of additional tax and interest under Section 409A; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed as a representation, promise or guarantee by the Company as to the tax treatment of any payment or benefit that may be paid or provided pursuant to this Agreement and in no event shall the Company have any liability relating to a failure of any payment or benefit under this Agreement to comply with, or be exempt from, the requirements of Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Effective Date</u>.** This Agreement shall become effective on the day it is signed by Employee and returned to the Company (the "***Effective Date***").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Notice of Rights and Exceptions</u>.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Employee understands that nothing contained in this Agreement limits Employee's ability to file a charge or complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission, law enforcement, a local commission of human rights, the attorney general, or any other federal, state or local governmental agency or commission ("***Government Agencies***"). Employee further understands that this Agreement does not interfere with Employee's rights under applicable law, including (if applicable) Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, and does not limit Employee's ability, without notice to the Company, to (i) file or disclose any facts necessary to receive unemployment insurance, Medicaid or other public benefits to which Employee may be entitled, (ii) speak with Employee's attorneys, (iii) communicate with any Government Agencies, including to report possible violations of law or regulation or making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of law or regulation, or (iv) otherwise participate in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by any Government Agency, including providing documents or other information. Nevertheless, Employee acknowledges and agrees that by virtue of Employee's release set forth in Paragraph 6 above, Employee has waived any individual relief available to Employee from the Released Parties (including without limitation, monetary damages, equitable relief, and reinstatement) under any of the claims and/or causes of action waived in this Agreement. This Agreement does not limit Employee's right to receive an award for information provided to any Government Agencies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Employee will not be criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (i) is made (a) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (b) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.

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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;16. **<u>Non-Admission; Inadmissibility</u>.** This Agreement does not constitute an admission by the Company or any Released Party that any action it took with respect to Employee was wrongful, unlawful or in violation of any local, state or federal act, statute, or constitution, or susceptible of inflicting any damages or injury on Employee, and the Company (on behalf of itself and all other Released Parties) specifically denies any such wrongdoing or violation. This Agreement is entered into solely to resolve all matters related to or arising out of Employee's employment with the Company and the termination of such employment, and its execution and implementation may not be used as evidence, and will not be admissible in a subsequent proceeding of any kind, except one alleging a breach of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17. **<u>Entire Agreement</u>.** This Agreement, including provisions of the Employment Agreement, the Restrictive Covenants, the LLCA, the Original Joinder Agreement, and the New Joinder Agreement that are incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties, and except as set forth herein, supersedes any and all prior agreements or understandings between the Parties arising out of or relating to Employee's employment with the Company and the cessation thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Amendments and Waivers</u>.** No provisions of this Agreement may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except as agreed to in writing by the Parties hereto. The failure of a Party to insist upon strict adherence to any term or provision of this Agreement on any occasion will not be considered a waiver thereof or deprive that Party of the right thereafter to insist upon strict adherence to that term or provision or any other term of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Governing Law and Venue</u>.** This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to agreements made and/or to be performed in that State, without regard to any choice of law provisions thereof. All disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement will be resolved in accordance with Section 11 of the Employment Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Headings</u>.** The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and will not limit or otherwise affect the meaning of terms contained herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Successors and Assigns; Third-Party Beneficiaries</u>.** Each of the Parties agrees and acknowledges that this Agreement, and all of its terms, will be binding upon their representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. Each of the Released Parties are express third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement, and each shall be entitled to enforce this Agreement in accordance with its terms as though an original party hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **<u>Counterparts</u>.** This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original but all of which will constitute one and the same instrument. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act or other applicable law) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered will be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first written above.

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|  | CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC. | CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS INC. |
| /s/ Rishi Bajaj | /s/ Michael Farlekas | /s/ Michael Farlekas |
| Rishi Bajaj | Name: | Michael Farlekas |
|  | Title: | Chair of Compensation Committee |

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#### Exhibit A

#### Schedule of Interests

#### <br>

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|:---|:---|
| **Individual** | **Interest** |
| Janak Goyani | 24.5% |
| Michael Scarola | 22.5% |
| Karen Mu | 3.0% |

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#### Exhibit B

#### New Joinder

#### JOINDER TO

#### SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

#### LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT OF

#### CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS, LLC

This Joinder (this "**Joinder**") to the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of ContextLogic Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "**Company**") , as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, by and among the Members of the Company (the "**Agreement**"), is made and entered into as of December 7, by and between the Company and Rishi Bajaj, an individual (the "**Class P Member**"). Unless specified otherwise, capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined shall have the meanings set forth in the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Effective Time; Issuance; Agreement to be Bound</u>. This Joinder and the issuance of Class P Units hereunder shall be conditioned upon the occurrence of and become effective
 upon the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement (as defined in the Separation Agreement, as defined below) and effectiveness of the Agreement. Concurrently with the effectiveness of this Joinder, the Company
 shall issue to the Class P Member 600,000 Class P Units (the "**Issued Units** "). By executing and delivering this Joinder, the Class P Member hereby acknowledges that he (a) has received and reviewed
 a complete copy of the Agreement, (b) continues to be a party to the Agreement and remains fully bound by, and subject to, all of the covenants, terms and conditions of the Agreement (except as otherwise modified herein) as though an
 original party thereto and continues to be a Member for all purposes thereof and entitled to all the rights incidental thereto; provided, that, in the event of any conflict between any term or provision contained in this Joinder and a
 term or provision of the Agreement, this Joinder shall govern and control, and (c) is entering into this Joinder in connection with that certain Separation Agreement and Release, by and between ContextLogic Holdings Inc. and the Class P
 Member, dated as of December 7, 2025 (as amended or supplemented, the "**Separation Agreement** "), and that this Joinder is further subject to the terms and conditions of the Separation Agreement. For
 the avoidance of doubt, except (i) with respect to Section 5 of the Original Joinder Agreement (as defined in the Separation Agreement) which shall be deemed deleted from the Original Joinder Agreement and of no further effect, (ii)
 with respect to Section 9 of the Original Joinder Agreement which shall be amended and superseded in its entirety by Section 6 of this Joinder and (iii) as expressly provided in <u>Exhibit A</u> hereto, this Joinder has no effect on
 the Original Joinder Agreement, which continues to apply with respect to the Class P Units issued thereunder in accordance with its terms (as modified by the Separation Agreement).

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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;2. <u>Vesting</u>. The Issued Units shall vest in accordance with the terms set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u> hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Section 83(b) Election; Withholding</u> *.* The Issued Units are intended to
 constitute "profits interests" within the meaning of Rev. Proc. 93-27, 1993-2 C.B. 343 and Rev. Proc. 2001-43, 2001-2 C.B. 191. Within thirty (30) days following the date hereof, the Class P Member shall file an election with the
 Internal Revenue Service pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Code (the "**Section 83(b) Election**") in the form annexed hereto as <u>Exhibit B</u>. The Class P Member acknowledges that the Company has
 not provided the Class P Member with tax advice regarding the Section 83(b) Election and has urged the Class P Member to consult the Class P Member's own tax advisor with respect to the tax consequences thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Ownership</u>. A schedule of the Class P Member's Membership Interests in the Company as of the Closing Date (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) is set forth on <u>Exhibit C</u> hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Powers of Managing Member</u>. Subject to the terms of this Joinder and the Agreement, the Managing Member shall have the authority to: (a) interpret this
 Joinder, the Agreement and the Class P Member's entitlements hereunder and thereunder, (b) determine whether, when, and to what extent any Class P Unit has become vested and/or exercisable and whether any performance-based vesting
 conditions have been satisfied, (c) make, amend, and rescind rules relating to the Class P Units, (d) impose such restrictions, conditions, or limitations as it determines appropriate as to the timing and manner of any resales by the
 Class P Member of any Units issued hereunder, including restrictions under an insider trading policy and restrictions as to the use of a specified brokerage firm for such resales, and (e) make all other decisions relating to the
 operation of the Agreement and this Joinder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Adjustments</u>. In the event of a subdivision of the Class P Units or any equity securities issuable on exercise, conversion or exchange of the Class P
 Units, a declaration of a dividend payable in equity interests, a combination or consolidation of the outstanding Company Units (by reclassification or otherwise) into a lesser number of Company Units, or any other increase or decrease
 in the number of issued Class P Units or Class B Common Units effected without receipt of consideration by the Company, proportionate adjustments shall be made to the following:

(a) The number and kind of Units available for issuance pursuant to this Joinder; and

(b) The number and kind of equity interests each outstanding Class P Unit may become convertible into, or exchangeable for.

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In the event of a declaration of an extraordinary dividend payable in a form other than Class B Common Units in an amount that has a material effect on the value of Class B Common Units, a recapitalization, a spin-off or a similar occurrence, the Managing Member may make such adjustments as it, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate to the foregoing. Any adjustment in the number of Units pursuant to this Section 6 shall be rounded down to the nearest whole share, although the Managing Member in its sole discretion may make a cash payment in lieu of a fractional Unit. Except as provided in this Section 6, the Class P Member shall have no rights by reason of any issuance by the Company of equity of any class or securities convertible into equity of any class of Unit, any subdivision or consolidation of equity interests of any class, the payment of any equity interest dividend or any other increase or decrease in the number of Units of any class.<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Amendments</u>. Notwithstanding anything in the Agreement to the contrary, the Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Company shall not issue any Class P Units to any
 other Person, absent the Class P Member's advance written consent. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Company hereby agrees not to adopt any amendment to the Agreement or to this Joinder that (i) would in any manner be materially and
 disproportionately adverse to the rights and privileges of the Class P Member relative to the rights of any other Member or group of Members without the advance written consent of the Class P Member (including any amendment or
 modification to the foregoing restrictions set forth herein); (ii) would require additional Capital Contributions from the Class P Member; (iii) would adversely and materially modify the indemnification and/or insurance coverage
 protections afforded to such Class P Member by the Company (unless such modification provides broader protection to the Class P Member); and (iv) would modify the determination of provisions of Fair Market Value (as defined in Exhibit
 A); <u>provided</u>, that (a) no amendment to the Members Schedule nor (b) any amendment to or amendment and restatement of the Agreement in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement shall require the
 consent of the Class P Member.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>Governing Law</u>. This Agreement and the rights of the parties hereunder shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, and all rights and remedies
 shall be governed by such laws without regard to principles of conflicts of laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. <u>Counterparts</u>. This Joinder may be executed in separate counterparts each of which shall be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same
 agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. <u>Descriptive Headings</u>. The descriptive headings of this Joinder are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute a part of this Joinder.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Joinder to the Limited Liability Company Agreement of ContextLogic Holdings, LLC on the date set forth in the introductory paragraph hereof.

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| **CONTEXTLOGIC HOLDINGS, LLC** |
| By: |

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<br> Name: Mark Ward <br>Title: President

<br> <u><br> </u> <br>Rishi Bajaj

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#### EXHIBIT A

*Definitions.*

"***Class A Common Stock***" means Class A Common Stock of Parent.

"***End Date***" means December 31, 2030.

"***Fair Market Value***" means the closing price of a share of Class A Common Stock on any established stock exchange or a national market system on the applicable date or, if the applicable date is not a trading day, on the last trading day prior to the applicable date, as reported in a source that the Managing Member deems reliable. If shares of Class A Common Stock are not traded on an established stock exchange or a national market system, the Fair Market Value shall be determined by the Managing Member in good faith on such basis as it deems appropriate (the "***Managing Member FMV***"). If the Class P Member disagrees with the Managing Member FMV, the Class P Member shall submit, in writing, a request to increase the Managing Member FMV and the basis (and all backup information) for why such an increase is appropriate. If the Managing Member does not increase the Managing Member FMV and the Class P Member asserts that the Fair Market Value exceeds 110% of the Managing Member FMV, the Class P Member shall be entitled to require that the determination of Fair Market Value be determined by an independent third party appraiser selected by the parties (the "***Appraiser***"). The Managing Member and the Class P Member, respectively, shall be required to submit to the Appraiser and the other party any relevant information needed by the Appraiser to perform the valuation, including the basis, and backup information for the basis, of the Managing Member FMV and the Class P Member's proposed valuation. The Appraiser shall be instructed to determine Fair Market Value (the "***Appraiser FMV***") no later than 30 days after the Appraiser's engagement. If the Appraiser FMV exceeds 110% of the Managing Member FMV, the Appraiser FMV shall be the Fair Market Value. If the Appraiser FMV does not exceed 110% of the Managing Member FMV, the Managing Member FMV shall be the Fair Market Value. The costs of the Appraiser shall be borne by the Company, unless the Appraiser FMV does not exceed 110% of the Managing Member FMV, in which case the costs of the Appraiser shall be borne by the Class P Member and the Class P Member shall reimburse the Company, or the Company may, in its discretion, set off any amounts due to the Class P Member, for its costs thereof. The decision of the Appraiser shall be final and binding on all parties.

"***Performance Level***" means Fair Market Value for a share of Class A Common Stock, based on a 20-day average closing price of the Class A Common Stock.

"***Performance Period***" means the period commencing on the date hereof and ending on the End Date.

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#### Performance Criteria

The Class P Member will become vested in the Issued Units upon the achievement of a Performance Level of $30 (the "***Target***") at any time during the Performance Period. If the Target is not achieved during the Performance Period, all Issued Units will be forfeited for no consideration upon the End Date. For the avoidance of doubt, any forfeiture of the Issued Units for failure to achieve the Target during the Performance Period shall not in any way impact any Class P Units issued pursuant to the Original Joinder Agreement.

In the event of a stock split or reverse stock split (or similar transaction or event) that changes the number of shares of Class A Common Stock (or applicable successor security) that are outstanding without receipt of consideration by Parent, the Managing Member shall make proportionate adjustments to the Target to account for such transaction or event to prevent inappropriate dilution or enlargement of the benefits intended to be made available by the Class P Units. The Class P Member expressly acknowledges and agrees that such a proportionate adjustment shall likewise apply to any price targets applicable to the "Performance Vesting Units" issued pursuant the Original Joinder Agreement upon such transaction or event (and that this paragraph shall be deemed to apply to <u>Exhibit B</u> to the Original Joinder Agreement, *mutatis mutandis*).

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#### EXHIBIT B

#### SECTION 83(b) ELECTION

The undersigned taxpayer hereby elects, pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to include in gross income as compensation for services the excess (if any) of the fair market value of the Class P Units described below over the amount paid for such Class P Units.

<br> 1. The name, taxpayer identification number, address of the undersigned, and the taxable year for which this election is being made are:

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|:---|:---|
| Name: | RB Strategic Holdings LP – Easter Series |
| SSN: |  |
| Address: |  |
| Taxable Year: | Calendar Year 202[•] |

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<br> 2. The property which is the subject of this election is:

600,000 Class P Units of ContextLogic Holdings, LLC

<br> 3. The property was transferred to the undersigned on: [•]

<br> 4. The property is subject to the following restrictions:

The Class P Units shall vest based upon the satisfaction of performance-based vesting conditions.

5. The fair market value of the property at the time of transfer (determined without regard to any restriction other than a nonlapse restriction as defined in Section 1.83-3(h) of the Income Tax Regulations) is $0.00.

6. For the property transferred, the undersigned paid is $0.00.

7. The amount to include in gross income is $0.00.

The undersigned taxpayer will file this election with the Internal Revenue Service office with which taxpayer files his or her annual income tax return not later than thirty (30) days after the date of transfer of the property. A copy of this election will also be furnished to the person for whom the services were performed. The undersigned is the person performing the services in connection with which the property was transferred.

Dated: <u><br> </u> 202[•] <br> <u><br> </u> <br> Name: RB Strategic Holdings LP – Easter Series

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#### EXHIBIT C

Class P Member Ownership

2,972,216.60 Class P Units

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#### Exhibit C

#### Tag-Along Rights Amendment to LLCA

If Abrams or BCP is converting or exchanging (howsoever structured) all or any portion of its Class A Convertible Preferred Units into or for Equity Securities of any other Affiliated Entity (such Equity Securities, the "**Exchange Consideration**"), the Company will cause the applicable Affiliated Entity to provide each other Class A Member and the Class P Member with (a) at least fifteen (15) Business Days' advanced written notice thereof (a "**Tag-Along Notice**") and (b) the right and opportunity, but not the obligation, to exchange or convert (i) up to all of such Class A Member's Class A Convertible Preferred Units, at the same amount of Exchange Consideration per Class A Convertible Preferred Unit as Abrams or BCP, as applicable, and (ii) the same percentage of the Class P Member's Class P Units as the percentage of Class A Convertible Preferred Units converted or exchanged by Abrams or BCP, as applicable, at an amount of Exchange Consideration per Class P Unit determined by reference to the fair market value of the Exchange Consideration to be received by Abrams or BCP, as applicable, per Unit, less the Capital Contribution amounts with respect to such Abrams or BCP Unit, and on substantially the same other terms and conditions as Abrams or BCP, as applicable, in each case, with respect to both the immediately preceding clause (i) and clause (ii), subject to any applicable legal, regulatory and tax considerations (a "**Tag-Along Opportunity**"); *provided*, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the effectiveness of any participation election with respect to any Unvested Class P Unit will be delayed until, and conditioned upon, such Unvested Class P Unit becoming a Vested Class P Unit, and, accordingly, such participation will be on such terms and conditions as the Managing Member determines necessary or advisable (subject to being at the price specified in the immediately preceding clause (ii)). The Tag-Along Notice shall specify the Exchange Consideration per Class A Convertible Preferred Unit and the type of Equity Securities to be received. As used in this <u>Section 9.03</u>, the "fair market value" of the Exchange Consideration and the amount of Exchange Consideration per Class P Unit shall be determined promptly in good faith by the Managing Member following the request of the Class P Member. If a Class A Member or the Class P Member desires to accept a Tag-Along Opportunity, it must respond affirmatively in writing to the applicable Company Group Member and Abrams or BCP (as applicable) by no later than fifteen (15) Business Days after the date of the Tag-Along Notice, which acceptance will be an irrevocable commitment to participate in the Tag-Along Opportunity and will require the Class A Member and/or the Class P Member to enter into (x) with respect to Class A Units and Vested Class P Units, substantially identical agreements and documents as Abrams or BCP, as applicable, in connection with the Tag-Along Opportunity and (y) with respect to Unvested Class P Units, such agreements and documents as the Managing Member determines necessary or advisable consistent with the first sentence of this <u>Section 9.03</u>. If a Class A Member or the Class P Member either rejects a Tag-Along Opportunity or does not respond to a Tag-Along Notice by fifteen (15) Business Days after the date of the Tag-Along Notice, then such Class A Member or the Class P Member, as applicable, will be deemed to have irrevocably waived the right to participate in that Tag-Along Opportunity, but not any future Tag-Along Opportunities (if any). The aggregate Exchange Consideration payable for the Units converted or exchanged by any Member pursuant to this <u>Section 9.03</u> will be allocated among the Members participating in such conversion or exchange based upon the Liquidation Value of such Member's Units so converted or exchanged. If Abrams or BCP (a) converts any of its Class A Convertible Preferred Units into Class B-2 Common Units, the provisions of this <u>Section 9.03</u> shall apply *mutatis* mutandis to those converted Class B-2 Common Units and (b) Transfers any of its Units to any other Person, such Person shall, by execution of a joinder to this Agreement, become automatically bound by and subject to the provisions of this <u>Section 9.03</u> with respect to such Units on the same terms as Abrams or BCP, as the case may be. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Company agrees not to recognize, give effect to, or permit any Transfer by Abrams or BCP unless the transferee signs a joinder to this Agreement.<br>

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