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Exhibit 10.9

FORM OF MASTER RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT

(Non-Employee Directors)

     This Master Restricted Stock Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of                     , 200_,
by and between DEAN FOODS COMPANY, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and                     
(the “Participant”).

     WHEREAS, the Company has adopted the Dean Foods Company 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (the
“Plan”); and

     WHEREAS, the Participant is a Non-Employee Director of the Company (as such term is defined in
the Plan); and

     WHEREAS, the Company currently pays its Non-Employee Directors a fee of $35,000 for each full
year of service, plus $3,000 for each meeting of the Board of Directors attended in person, plus
$1,000 for each meeting attended by phone, $2,000 annually for each committee [$5,000 for Audit or
Compensation committees] on which the director serves and an additional $4,000 for chairing any
such committee [$10,000 for chairing Audit or Compensation committees], plus $25,000 annually for
serving as lead director (all such fees, as they may be increased or decreased from time to time,
being herein referred to collectively as the “Non-Employee Director Fees”). The Non-Employee
Director Fees are payable quarterly in arrears; and

     WHEREAS, the Company offers each Non-Employee Director the option of receiving his or her
Non-Employee Director Fees in cash or in restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, (all such
shares issued pursuant to this Agreement being herein referred to as (“Restricted Stock”); and

     WHEREAS, if a Non-Employee Director elects to receive his or her Non-Employee Director Fees in
shares of Restricted Stock rather than in cash, the number of shares issuable will be determined by
multiplying 1.5 by the amount of Non-Employee Director Fees owed, and dividing such product by the
average closing price of the Company’s common stock on the New York Stock Exchange over the 30
trading days preceding the date of award; and

     WHEREAS, the Participant has elected to receive all or a portion of his or her Non-Employee
Director Fees in shares of Restricted Stock rather than in cash.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual promises and other terms
and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Company and the Participant agree as follows:

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     1. Grant of Restricted Stock; Vesting.

     (a) Subject to the terms, conditions and restrictions set forth in this Agreement, the Company
hereby grants, issues and delivers to Participant, and Participant hereby accepts from the Company
(at no cost to the Participant), that number of shares of Restricted Stock shown on Exhibit
A hereto. In addition, the Company shall from time to time grant additional shares of
Restricted Stock to Participant pursuant to this Agreement, each time by executing an addendum to
this Agreement which shall reflect the number of shares granted, the vesting provisions and the
grant date. Participant will have voting rights and rights to receive dividends (to the extent
declared by the Company) with respect to all Restricted Stock granted to Participant from time to
time pursuant to this Agreement.

     (b) All shares granted as of the date hereof shall vest on the dates set forth on Exhibit
A hereto; and all shares granted after the date hereof shall vest on the dates set forth on the
Addendum related to such grant; provided that all unvested shares of Restricted Stock awarded
pursuant to this Agreement shall immediately vest if (i) Participant is removed as a director of
the Company without cause, (ii) Participant ceases to serve as a director of the Company as a
result of death or disability, (iii) Participant is not re-elected as a director of the Company or
otherwise ceases to serve as a director at the expiration of his or her term, or (iv) a Change in
Control occurs. A “Change in Control” means the first occurrence of any of the following events
after April 2, 2007 (the “Effective Date”):

     (i) any person, entity or “group” (as defined in Section 13(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, referred to herein as the “Act”), other than the Company,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and any employee benefit plan of the Company or
any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, becomes a “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule
13d-3 under the Act), of 30% or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then
outstanding voting securities;

     (ii) the persons who, as of the Effective Date, are serving as the members of the Board
of Directors (the “Incumbent Directors”) shall cease for any reason to constitute at least a
majority of the Board of Directors (or the board of directors of any successor to the
Company), provided that any director elected to the Board of Directors, or nominated for
election, by at least two-thirds of the Incumbent Directors then still in office shall be
deemed to be an Incumbent Director for purposes of this clause (ii);

     (iii) the Company consummates a merger or consolidation with any other corporation, and
as a result of which (A) persons who were shareholders of the Company immediately prior to
such merger or consolidation, do not, immediately thereafter, own, directly or indirectly
and in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the stock of the Company
immediately prior to the merger or consolidation, more than 50% of the combined voting power
of the voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of (x) the
Company or the surviving entity or (y) an entity that, directly or indirectly, owns more
than 50% of the combined voting power entitled to vote generally in

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the election of directors of the entity described in subclause (x), and (B), within the
twelve-month period after such consummation of the merger or consolidation, the members of
the Board of Directors as of the consummation of such merger or consolidation cease to
constitute a majority of the board of directors of the Company or the surviving entity (or
the entity that, directly or indirectly, owns more than 50% of the combined voting power
entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the Company or such surviving
entity);

     (iv) the shareholders of the Company approve a sale, transfer or other disposition of
all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, which is consummated and immediately
following which the persons who were shareholders of the Company immediately prior to such
sale, transfer or disposition, do not own, directly or indirectly and in substantially the
same proportions as their ownership of the stock of the Company immediately prior to the
sale, transfer or disposition, more than 50% of the combined voting power of the voting
securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of (x) the entity or
entities to which such assets are sold or transferred or (y) an entity that, directly or
indirectly, owns more than 50% of the combined voting power entitled to vote generally in
the election of directors of the entities described in subclause (x);

     (v) the shareholders of the Company approve a plan of complete liquidation of the
Company, or such a plan is commenced; and

     (vi) any other event not described in clauses (i) through (v) above that the Board of
Directors, in its discretion, determines to be a Change in Control.

     (c) The Participant will immediately forfeit all unvested shares of Restricted Stock awarded
hereunder if the Participant resigns his or her position as a director, other than as a result of
death or disability, or if he or she declines to stand for re-election as a director if nominated
by the Board of Directors of the Company.

     2. Restrictions on Transfer. The Participant may not sell, pledge or otherwise
transfer unvested shares of Restricted Stock. The Company is not obligated to recognize any
purported sale or other transfer of Restricted Stock in violation of this Section 2 and may
treat any such purported sale or transfer as null, void and of no effect. The Participant hereby
agrees with the Company that each certificate representing Restricted Stock will bear substantially
the following legend:

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON
TRANSFER AND OTHER PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN A RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT BETWEEN DEAN FOODS
COMPANY (“DEAN”) AND THE HOLDER OF THIS CETIFICATE. THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT AN OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE EFFECT THAT SUCH
TRANSFER IS PERMISSIBLE.

     3. Compliance with Securities Laws. The Restricted Stock may not be sold, pledged or
otherwise transferred in the absence of an effective registration statement pertaining thereto
under

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the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and all applicable regulations promulgated
thereunder, and under any applicable state securities laws and all applicable regulations
promulgated thereunder, or an exemption from the registration requirements thereof.

     4. Compliance with Plan. Participant acknowledges that this Agreement is entered
into, and all Restricted Stock issued pursuant to this Agreement is issued pursuant to the Plan and
that the provisions of the Plan are applicable to all such Restricted Stock. The Participant
agrees to comply with the provisions of the Plan, as it may be amended from time to time, to the
extent that such provisions are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement.

     5. Miscellaneous.

          (a) Binding Effect. This Agreement will be binding on and will inure to the benefit
of the respective successors, assigns and personal representatives of the parties hereto.
Following the death of the Participant, the provisions hereof applicable to the Participant will
apply equally to the Participant’s estate and personal representative.

          (b) Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid
or unenforceable under any applicable law, that provision will be deemed to be modified to the
extent necessary to render it legal, valid and enforceable, and if no such modification will render
it legal, valid and enforceable, then this Agreement will be construed as if not containing the
provision held to be invalid, and the rights and obligations of the parties will be construed and
enforced accordingly.

          (c) Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Plan embody the complete agreement of
the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede any prior written, or prior or
contemporaneous oral, understandings or agreements between the parties that may have related in any
way to the subject matter hereof. Except as set forth in the Plan, this Agreement may be amended
only in writing executed by the Company and the Participant.

          (d) Notice. Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement must be in writing
and will be deemed to have been given when delivered personally, by telecopy or by overnight
courier service or three days after being sent by mail, postage prepaid, to (a) if to the Company,
to the Company’s principal place of business, or (b) if to the Participant, to his or her place of
employment or to his latest address then contained in the Company’s records (or to such changed
address as such person may subsequently give notice of in accordance herewith).

          (e) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts for the
convenience of the parties hereto, all of which together will constitute one and the same
instrument.

          (f) Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed and interpreted
in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to

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any
conflicts of law rule or principle that might require the application of the laws of another
jurisdiction.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company and the Participant have executed and delivered this Agreement
as of the date first above written.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	DEAN FOODS COMPANY

 	 
	 	By:  	 	 
	 	 	[Name] 	 
	 	 	[Title] 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	PARTICIPANT:

 	 
	 	 	 
	 	[Name] 	 
	 	[Address] 	 
	 

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Exhibit A

	 	 	 
	Vest Date	 	No. of Shares
	 
	 	 

6Exhibit 10.10

Exhibit 10.10

LEASE

     THIS LEASE made this 1st day of February, 2008, by and between DJR Ventures, LLC,
an Indiana Limited Liability Company, Bremen, Indiana, hereinafter called “Lessor”, and
Copperfield, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company, hereinafter called “Lessee”.

W I T N E S S E T H:

RECITALS

     A. Lessor is the sole owner of the premises described below, and desires to lease the premises
to a suitable lessee for business purposes.

     B. Lessee desires to lease the premises for the purpose of warehousing and wire manufacturing.

     C. The parties desire to enter a lease agreement defining their rights, duties, and
liabilities relating to the premises.

     In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

SECTION ONE

SUBJECT

     Lessor leases the buildings and land located at 1115 West North Street, 1115 West Plymouth
Street, and 515 Copperfield Way in the Town of Bremen, Marshall County, Indiana, hereinafter, the
“Premises”, and more particularly described as follows, to-wit:

See EXHIBIT “A” attached.

SECTION TWO

TERM

     Lessor demises the above premises for a term commencing on the 1st day of February,
2008, and terminating on the 31st day of December, 2017, or sooner, as provided herein.

     This Lease supersedes and terminates Leases relating to the Premises dated January 1, 2006,
April 1, 2004 and June 1, 2002.

SECTION THREE

RENT

     The rent for the term of this lease shall be Eighty One Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars
($81,320.00) per month, payable in equal monthly installments beginning on the 1st day
of February, 2008, and the 1st day of each month thereafter until the 31st
day of December, 2017.

     Subject to the terms and provisions of this Section Three, it is the intent of the parties
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occupancy of the premises including, but not limited to, taxes, insurance, assessments,
utilities, repairs and maintenance. All taxes, charges, costs, and expenses that Lessee assumes or
agrees to pay hereunder, together with all interest and penalties that may accrue thereon in the
event of the failure of Lessee to pay those items, and all other damages, costs, expenses, and sums
that Lessor may suffer or incur, or that may become due, by reason of any default of Lessee or
failure by Lessee to comply with the terms and conditions of this lease shall be deemed to be
additional rent, and, in the event of nonpayment, Lessor shall have all the rights and remedies as
herein provided for failure to pay rent. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein,
the parties acknowledge and agree that Lessor shall be liable, at its sole cost and expense, for
any costs and expenses related to the premises arising from any act, omission, negligence or
willful misconduct of Lessor, and that Lessee shall have no liability therefor.

     Lessee shall be solely responsible for all real estate taxes and assessments, and pay all
personal property taxes assessed against the premises in a timely fashion. In no event shall taxes
payable by Lessee hereunder include any federal, state and local income, franchise, capital stock,
gift, estate succession, inheritance, sales, use, revenue or transfer tax (or any substitution
therefor) that Lessor must pay in connection with the Premises, nor shall such taxes include any
interest or penalties (or costs directly associated therewith) due for late payment of taxes by
Lessor, nor any other tax, assessment, charge or levy (or any substitution therefor) against Lessor
with respect to or because of the rent and other income derived by Lessor under this Lease, nor
shall Lessee be deemed obligated to pay any personal property, corporation, payroll, excise,
privilege or any other tax of similar nature (or any substitution therefor) which may be levied or
assessed against Lessor.

     Lessee, at its expense, shall have the right, but not the obligation, to contest or review by
legal, administrative or other proceedings the amount or validity of any such tax or assessment
imposed against the Premises. If Lessee does not pay real estate taxes when due and contests such
taxes, Lessee shall not be in default under this Lease for nonpayment of such taxes if Lessee posts
bond from an admitted surety in the amount necessary to protect the Premises from the lien of the
unpaid taxes. The amount of such bond shall be sufficient to pay the real estate taxes plus a
reasonable estimate of the interest, costs, charges and penalties which may accrue if Lessee’s
action is unsuccessful. The bond made shall be applied to the real estate taxes due, as determined
at such proceedings (or upon Tenant’s earlier payment of taxes under protest or otherwise), with
any excess being disbursed to Lessee. Lessor, at Lessee’s request, shall join in any such
proceedings, but Lessor shall not be liable for any expenses in connection therewith. The
proceedings referred to herein shall include, but shall not be limited to, appropriate appeal from
any judgments, decrees or orders made in any such proceedings. In the event of any reduction,
cancellation or discharge of such taxes or assessments as a result of such proceedings, and if
Lessee had not already paid same, then Lessee will do so forthwith as they are finally levied,
assessed or imposed. If there shall be any refund payable by the governmental authority with
respect thereto, the party paying such amount shall be entitled to receive and retain same.

SECTION FOUR

ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

 

 

     A. Subject to the limitation that no substantial portion of the building on the demised
premises shall be demolished or removed by Lessee without the prior written consent of Lessor.
Lessee may at any time during the lease term, subject to the conditions set forth below and at his
own expense, make any alterations, additions, or improvements in and to the demised premises and
the building. Alterations shall be performed in a workmanlike manner and shall not weaken or impair
the structural strength, or lessen the value, of the building on the premises, or change the
purposes for which the building, or any part thereof, may be used.

     B. Conditions with respect to alterations, additions, or improvements are as follows:

          1. Before commencement of any work all plans and specifications shall be filed with and
approved by all governmental departments or authorities having jurisdiction and any public utility
company having an interest therein, and all work shall be done in accordance with requirements of
local regulations. The plans and specifications for any alterations estimated to cost Twenty
Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) or more, shall be submitted to Lessor for written approval prior to
commencing work, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned.

          2. Prior to commencement of any work Lessee shall pay the amount of any increase in premiums
on insurance policies provided for herein because of endorsements to be made covering the risk
during the course of work.

     C. All alterations, additions, improvements on or in the demised premises at the commencement
of the term, and that may be erected or installed during the term, shall become part of the demised
premises and the sole property of Lessor, except that all moveable trade fixtures installed by
Lessee shall be and remain the property of Lessee.

SECTION FIVE

REPAIRS

     Lessee shall, at all times during the lease and at its own cost and expense, repair, replace,
and maintain in a good, safe, and substantial condition, the demised premises, and shall use all
reasonable precaution to prevent waste, damage, or injury to the demised premises. Lessee will be
fully responsible for maintaining the common area including sweeping, snow removal, the signs
outside the building, and the lighting outside the building including the cost of electricity
therefor.

     Lessee shall also maintain the structural, electrical and mechanical elements of the building
as well as the exterior including roof, walls and grounds in at least as good a condition as they
are now in, except for normal wear and tear; provided, however, that if any repairs to such
structural, electrical, mechanical or exterior elements of the building are necessitated by the
act, omission, negligence or intentional misconduct of Lessor, or its agents, employees or
contractors, Lessor shall be obligated to reimburse Lessee for any such required repairs, and
further provided that in the event Lessor receives the proceeds of any insurance policy for damage
to any of the foregoing or is otherwise required to perform any repairs under this Lease, then
Lessor shall have the obligation to repair such portion of the Premises at Lessor’s sole cost and
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the parking lot as needed and will be responsible for patching and repaving the same as
needed.

     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the event that Lessee makes or
causes to be made any repairs under this section which constitute a capital improvement to the
Premises with a useful life extending beyond the term of the Lease, then Lessor shall reimburse
Lessee for a portion of the total cost of such improvement, such portion being equal to a ratio,
the numerator of which is equal to the difference between the useful life of the improvement and
the then remaining lease term at the time the improvement or expenditure is completed, and the
denominator of which is equal to the useful life of the improvement or expenditure. Lessor shall
deliver such payment to Lessee within thirty (30) days after Lessee completes such improvement and
provides documentation of its expenditure. In the event the Lessee extends the lease under Section
Twenty-five, the Lessor shall be reimbursed for the period of time the lease is extended as per
above; also, if the Lessee exercises the purchase option, Lessor shall be reimbursed for the
balance of what was paid.

SECTION SIX

UTILITIES

     All applications and connections for necessary utility services on the demised premises shall
be made in the name of Lessee only, and Lessee shall be solely liable for utility changes as they
become due, including those for sewer, heat, water, gas, electricity, and telephone services.

SECTION SEVEN

INSURANCE

     A. During the term of the lease and for any further time that Lessee shall hold the demised
premises, Lessee shall obtain and maintain at his expense the following types and amounts of
insurance:

          1. Fire Insurance. Lessee shall keep all buildings and improvements, insured against loss or
damage by fire and shall maintain his own insurance on stock, property, fixtures, equipment, and
improvements owned by the Lessee. Further, the Lessee shall be responsible for any increases in the
fire insurance premium occasioned by Lessee’s activities or use of the building.

          2. Personal injury and property damage insurance. Insurance against liability for bodily
injury and property damage and machinery insurance, all to be in amounts and in forms of insurance
policies as may from time to time be required by Lessor, shall be provided by Lessee. This
requirement shall specifically include plate glass insurance, covering the glass in the demised
premises.

          3. Other Insurance. Lessee shall provide and keep in force other insurance in amounts that may
from time to time be required by Lessor against other insurable hazards as are commonly insured
against for the type of business activity that Lessee will conduct.

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it endorsed with a clause providing that the insurer waives all rights of subrogation which
such insurer might have against the other party. Each party hereby releases the other from any
claim for recovery for any loss or damage to any of its property which is insured under valid and
collectable insurance policies to the extent of any recovery collectable under such insurance.

     B. All insurance provided by Lessee as required by this section shall be carried in favor of
Lessor and Lessee as their respective interest may appear. All insurance shall be written with
responsible companies that Lessor shall approve, and copies of the policies shall be held by Lessor
or certificates of insurance shall be delivered by Lessee to Lessor. All policies shall require ten
(10) days notice by registered mail to Lessor of any cancellation or change affecting any interest
of Lessor.

SECTION EIGHT

UNLAWFUL OR DANGEROUS ACTIVITY

     Lessee shall neither use nor occupy the demised premises or any part thereof for any unlawful,
disreputable, or ultrahazardous business purpose nor operate or conduct his business in a manner
constituting an unreasonable nuisance. Lessee shall immediately, on discovery of any unlawful,
disreputable, or ultrahazardous use, take action to halt such activity.

SECTION NINE

INDEMNITY

     Except and to the extent arising from Lessor’s negligence or willful misconduct, Lessee shall
indemnify Lessor against all expenses, liabilities, and claims of every kind, including reasonable
counsel fees, by or on behalf of any person or entity arising out of either (1) a failure by Lessee
to perform any of the terms or conditions of this lease, (2) any injury or damage happening on or
about the demised premises, (3) failure to comply with any law of any governmental authority, or
(4) any mechanic’s lien or security interest filed against the demised premises or equipment,
materials, or alterations of buildings or improvements thereon. Lessor shall indemnify and hold
Lessee harmless from and against all claims, damages, expenses and penalties arising out of (i)
Lessor’s ownership or operation of the Premises; (ii) Lessor’s negligence or willful misconduct;
(iii) any occurrence not caused by Lessee; or (iv) the presence of hazardous materials on or under
the Premises prior to the commencement date, including, without limitation, any matters described
in the Phase I Environmental Assessment relating to 515 Enterprise Drive (Copperfield Way) prepared
by Liesch Companies and dated April 2002, the Phase I Environmental Assessment relating to 1115
West Plymouth Street prepared by Liesch Companies and dated January 1998, the Phase I Environmental
Assessment relating to 1115 West Plymouth Street prepared by Atec Environmental Consultants and
dated May 10, 1991.

SECTION TEN

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     Each of the following events shall constitute a default or breach of this lease by Lessee:

          1. If Lessee, or any successor or assignee of Lessee while in possession, shall file a
petition in bankruptcy or insolvency or for reorganization under any bankruptcy act, or shall
voluntarily take advantage of any such act by answer or otherwise, or shall make an assignment for
the benefit of creditors.

          2. If involuntary proceedings under any bankruptcy law or insolvency act shall be instituted
against Lessee, or if a receiver or trustee shall be appointed of all or substantially all of the
property of Lessee, and such proceedings shall not be dismissed or the receivership or trusteeship
vacated within thirty (30) days after the institution or appointment.

          3. If Lessee shall fail to pay Lessor any rent or additional rent when the rent shall become
due and shall not make the payment within thirty (30) days after written notice thereof by Lessor
to Lessee.

          4. If Lessee shall fail to perform or comply with any of the conditions of this lease and if
the nonperformance shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof by
Lessor to Lessee, or, if the performance cannot be reasonably had within the thirty (30) day
period, Lessee shall not in good faith have commenced performance within the thirty (30) day period
and shall not diligently proceed to completion of performance.

          5. If Lessee shall abandon the demised premises and not pay rental or maintain the same.

          6. If this lease or the estate of Lessee hereunder shall be transferred to or shall pass to or
devolve on any other person or party, except in the manner herein permitted.

SECTION ELEVEN

EFFECT OF DEFAULT

     In the event of any default hereunder, as set forth in Section Eleven, the rights of Lessor
shall be as follows:

          1. Lessor shall have the right to cancel and terminate this lease, as well as all of the
right, title, and interest of Lessee hereunder, by giving to Lessee not less than ten (10) days’
notice of the cancellation and termination. On expiration of the time fixed in the notice, this
lease and the right, title and interest of Lessee hereunder, shall terminate in the same manner and
with the same force and effect, except as to Lessee’s liability, as if the date fixed in the notice
of cancellation and termination were the end of the term herein originally determined.

          2. Lessor may elect, but shall not be obligated, to make any payment required of Lessee herein
or comply with any agreement, term, or condition required hereby to be performed by Lessee, and
Lessor shall have the right to enter the demised premises for the purpose of correcting or
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been corrected or remedied, but any expenditure for the correction by Lessor shall not be
deemed to waive or release the default of Lessee or the right of Lessor to take any action as may
be otherwise permissible hereunder in the case of any default.

          3. Subject to applicable laws, rules and codes, Lessor may re-enter the premises immediately
and remove the property and personnel of Lessee, and store the property in a public warehouse or at
a place selected by Lessor, at the expense of Lessee. After re-entry, Lessor may terminate the
lease on giving sixty (60) days written notice of termination to Lessee. Without the notice,
re-entry will not terminate the lease. On termination, Lessor may recover from Lessee all damages
proximately resulting from the breach, including the cost of recovering the premises, and the
present value of the balance of this lease over the reasonable rental value of the premises for the
remainder of the lease term, which sum shall be immediately due Lessor from Lessee. If Lessor
defaults hereunder, then Lessee shall have the right to exercise any available legal remedy,
including, without limitation, self-help and set-off rights.

          4. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Lessor shall use its reasonable
good faith efforts to mitigate its damages caused by Lessee’s default under this Lease.

SECTION TWELVE

DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES

     In the event of a partial destruction of the premises during the term from any cause, Lessee
shall forthwith repair the same, but only to the extent of available insurance proceeds, provided
the repairs can be made within one hundred twenty (120) days under the laws and regulations of
applicable governmental authorities. Any partial destruction shall neither annul nor void this
lease, except that Lessee shall be entitled to a proportionate reduction being based on the extent
to which the making of repairs shall interfere with the business carried on by Lessee in the
premises, or those repairs cannot be made within one hundred twenty (120) days under the laws and
regulations of the applicable governmental authorities, or if any destruction occurring during the
last three years of the term, this lease may be terminated at the option of either party.

SECTION THIRTEEN

CONDEMNATION

     If the whole or a portion of the demised premises shall be taken or condemned by any competent
authority for any public or quasi-public use or purpose, this lease shall cease and terminate as of
the date on which title shall vest thereby in that authority, and the rent reserved hereunder shall
be apportioned and paid up to that date.

     In the event of any taking or condemnation in whole or in part, the entire resulting award of
consequential damages shall belong to Lessor without any deduction therefrom for the value of the
unexpired term of this lease or for any other estate or interest in the demised premises now or
later vested in Lessee. Lessee assigns to Lessor all his right, title, and interest in any and all
such awards. Lessee shall have the rights to any award relating to relocation expenses, tenant
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SECTION FOURTEEN

SUBORDINATION

     This lease and all rights of Lessee hereunder shall be subject and subordinate to the lien of
any and all mortgages that may now or hereafter affect the demised premises, or any part thereof,
and to any and all renewals, modifications, or extensions of any such mortgages. Lessee shall on
demand execute, acknowledge, and deliver to Lessor, without expense to Lessor, any and all
instruments that may be reasonable, necessary or proper to subordinate this lease and all rights
therein to the lien of any such mortgage or mortgages and each renewal, modification, or extension.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any subordination shall be subject to any conditioned upon any such
mortgagee agreeing to recognize Lessee’s right under the lease so long as Lessee is not in default.

SECTION FIFTEEN

ACCESS TO PREMISES: SIGNS POSTED BY LESSOR

     Upon reasonable prior notice, Lessee shall permit Lessor or its agents to enter the demised
premises at all reasonable hours to inspect the premises or make repairs that Lessee may neglect or
refuse to make in accordance with the provisions of this lease, and also to show the premises to
prospective buyers, so long as Lessee’s use of the premises is not disrupted. At any time within
Six (6) months prior to the expiration of the term, Lessor may show the premises at reasonable
times and upon reasonable notice to persons wishing to rent the Premises. Lessor shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to minimize any disruption of Lessee’s use or occupancy of the
Premises during such entry.

SECTION SIXTEEN

EASEMENTS, AGREEMENTS, OR ENCUMBRANCES

     Subject to Section Eighteen, the parties shall be bound by all existing easements, agreements,
and encumbrances of record relating to the demised premises, and Lessor shall not be liable to
Lessee for any damages resulting from. any action taken by a holder of an interest pursuant to the
rights of that holder thereunder. Lessor warrants to Lessee that no such easements, agreements or
encumbrances will impair Lessee’s use of the premises.

SECTION SEVENTEEN

QUIET ENJOYMENT

     Lessor warrants that Lessee shall be granted peaceable and quiet enjoyment of the demised
premises free from any eviction or interference by Lessor if Lessee pays the rent and other charges
provided herein, and otherwise fully and punctually performs the terms and conditions imposed on
Lessee.

SECTION EIGHTEEN

LIABILITY OF LESSOR

     Except to the extent caused by Lessor’s negligence or willful misconduct, Lessee shall be in
exclusive control and possession of the demised premises, and Lessor shall not be liable for any
injury or damages to any property or to any person on or about the demised

 

 

premises nor for any injury or damage to any property of Lessee. The provisions herein
permitting Lessor to enter and inspect the demised premises are made to insure that Lessee is in
compliance with the terms and conditions hereof and makes repairs that Lessee has failed to make.
Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee for any entry on the premises for inspection purposes.

SECTION NINETEEN

RENT ABATEMENT

     Except as set forth herein, no abatement, diminution, or reduction of rent shall be claimed or
allowed to Lessee or any person claiming under him under any circumstances, whether for
inconvenience, discomfort, interruption of business or otherwise, arising from the making of
alterations, improvements, or repairs to the premises, because of any governmental laws or arising
from and during the restoration of the demised premises after the destruction or damage thereof by
fire or other cause.

SECTION TWENTY

REPRESENTATIONS BY LESSEE

     Lessee agrees to indemnify and hold Lessor harmless from and against all claims, damages,
expenses and liabilities arising from or related to the existence of hazardous substances on or
about the Premises, occasioned by Lessee’s activities.

SECTION TWENTY-ONE

WAIVERS

     The failure of one party hereunder to insist on a strict performance of any of the terms and
conditions hereof shall be deemed a waiver of the rights or remedies that such party may have
regarding that specific instance only and shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or
default in any terms and conditions.

SECTION TWENTY-TWO

NOTICE

     All notices to be given with respect to this lease shall be in writing. Each notice shall be
sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, to the party to
be notified at the address set forth herein or at such other address as either party may from time
to time designate in writing.

     Every notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it shall be deposited in the
United States Mails in the manner prescribed herein. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to
preclude personal service of any notice in the manner prescribed for personal service of a summons
or other legal process.

SECTION TWENTY-THREE

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE, OR SUBLEASE

     Neither Lessee nor his successors or assigns shall assign, mortgage, pledge,, or encumber this
lease or sublet the demised premises in whole or in part, or permit the

 

 

premises to be used or occupied by others, nor shall this lease be assigned or transferred by
operation of law, without the prior consent in writing of Lessor in each instance, if this lease is
assigned or transferred, or if all or any part of the demised premises is sublet or occupied by
anybody other than Lessee, Lessor may, after default by Lessee, collect rent from the assignee,
transferee, subtenant, or occupant, and apply the net amount collected to the rent reserved herein,
but no such assignment, subletting, occupancy, or collection shall be deemed a waiver of any
agreement or condition hereof, or the acceptance of the assignee, transferee, subtenant, or
occupant as Lessee. Lessee shall continue to be liable hereunder in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this lease and shall not be released from the performance of the terms and conditions
hereof. The consent by Lessor to an assignment, mortgage, pledge, or transfer shall not be
construed to relieve Lessee from obtaining the express written consent of Lessor to any future
transfer of interest.

     Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee shall have the right to assign this lease to any related
entity or to any entity that acquires Lessee’s assets, business or interests or to any entity that
acquires the stock or interests of a related entity of Lessee, regardless of the form of any such
acquisition, without Lessor’s prior consent.

SECTION TWENTY-FOUR

OPTION TO RENEW

     Lessor grants to Lessee an option to renew this lease for two (2) additional 5-year periods
after expiration of the term of this lease. The rental provided hereinabove shall be renegotiated
based on the Fair Market Rental for the Premises (as defined below), however, all other terms and
conditions of the renewal lease to be the same as those herein. To exercise this option, Lessee
must give Lessor written notice of the intention to do so at least one hundred eighty (180) days
before this lease expires. Lessor and Lessee shall have thirty (30) days after Lessor receives
Lessee’s renewal notice in which to agree on the rental payable during the renewal period.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in no event shall the rental for the applicable renewal
period be less than the rental in effect immediately prior to the commencement of the applicable
renewal period (“Prior Rent ”).

     If Lessor and Lessee are unable to agree upon the Fair Market Rental for the applicable
renewal period within such thirty (30) day period, then within fifteen (15) days after the
expiration of such thirty day (30) period, each party, by giving notice to the other party, shall
appoint a real estate appraiser who is a current member of the American Institute of Real Estate
Appraisers, with at least five (5) years of experience appraising building space comparable to the
Premises in geographic area in which the Premises are located to determine the Fair Market Rent.
“Fair Market Rent” and “Fair Market Rental” shall mean, as of the date of applicable renewal
notice, the net monthly rent per square foot that a willing tenant would pay and a willing landlord
of comparable property in the geographic area where the Premises are located would accept at arm’s
length for comparable space in a comparable building or buildings, with comparable tenant
improvements, in a comparable location, giving appropriate consideration to then-current months net
rental rates per rentable square foot, the presence or absence of rent escalation clauses such as
operating expense and tax pass-throughs, abatement provisions, length of lease term, size and
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any, and other generally applicable terms and conditions of tenancy for a similar building or
buildings. If the two (2) appraisers are unable to agree on the Fair Market Rent for the renewal
period within twenty (20) days, they shall select a third appraiser meeting the qualifications
stated in this Section within five (5) days after the last day the two (2) appraisers are given to
set the Fair Market Rent for the applicable renewal period. The third appraiser, however selected,
shall be a person who has not previously acted in any capacity for either party. Within twenty (20)
days after the selection of the third appraiser, a majority of the appraisers shall set the Fair
Market Rent of the applicable renewal period. If a majority of the appraisers is unable to set the
Fair Market Rent within twenty (20) days the two (2) closest appraisals shall be added together and
their total divided by two (2). The resulting quotient shall be the Fair Market Rent for the
applicable renewal term. Each party shall be responsible for the costs, charges and fees of the
appraiser appointed by that party and shall share equally in the costs of the third appraiser.

SECTION TWENTY-FIVE

SURRENDER OF POSSESSION

     Lessee shall, on the last day of the term, or on earlier termination and forfeiture of the
lease, peaceably and quietly surrender and deliver the demised premises to Lessor free of
subtenancies, including all buildings, additions, and improvements constructed or placed thereon by
Lessee, except moveable trade fixtures, all in good condition and repair subject to reasonable wear
and tear and Lessor’s repair obligations, if any. Any trade fixture or personal property not used
in connection with the operation of the demised premises and belongings to Lessee, if not removed
at the termination or default, and if Lessor shall so elect, shall be deemed abandoned and become
the property of Lessor without any payment or offset therefor. Lessor may remove such fixtures or
property from the demised premises and store them at the risk and expense of Lessee if Lessor shall
not so elect. Lessee shall repair and restore all damage to the demised premises caused by the
removal of equipment, trade fixtures, and personal property.

SECTION TWENTY-SIX

REMEDIES OF LESSOR

          1. In the event of a breach or a threatened breach by Lessee of any of the terms or conditions
hereof, Lessor shall have the right of injunction to restrain Lessee and the right to invoke any
remedy allowed by law or in equity, as if the specific remedies of indemnity or reimbursement were
not provided herein.

          2. The rights and remedies given to Lessor in this lease are distinct, separate and
cumulative, and no one of them, whether or not exercised by Lessor, shall be deemed to be in
exclusion of any of the others herein, by law, or by equity provided.

          3. No receipt of money by Lessor from Lessee after default or cancellation of this lease in
any lawful manner shall (a) reinstate, continue, or extend the term or affect any notice given to
Lessee, (b) operate as a waiver of the right of Lessor to enforce the payment of rent and
additional rent then due or falling due, or (c) operate as a waiver of the right of Lessor to
recover possession of the demised premises by proper suit, action, proceeding, or other remedy.
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herein provided and the expiration of the time specified therein, (b) the commencement of any
suit, action, proceeding, or other remedy, or (c) final order or judgment for possession of the
demised premises, Lessor may demand, receive, and collect any monies due, without in any manner
affecting such notice, order or judgment. Any and all such monies so collected shall be deemed to
be payment on account of the use and occupation of the demised premises or at the election of
Lessor, on account of the liability of Lessee hereunder.

SECTION TWENTY-SEVEN

PURCHASE OPTION

          1. Option. Lessor hereby grants to Lessee a continuing option, for the term of this lease, to
purchase the Premises, subject to Paragraph 2 hereafter, which option may be exercised by Lessee,
in its sole and absolute discretion, at anytime during the term of the Lease. If Lessee desires to
exercise such option, Lessee shall provide Lessor with written notice of its intent to exercise
such option (the “Option Notice”) not less than ninety (90) days prior to the proposed closing
date, which date shall be set forth in the Option Notice. Upon Lessor’s receipt of such notice,
Lessor and Lessee shall enter into a real estate sale contract for the sale of the Premises with a
purchase price equal to the Fair Market Value of the Premises as determined in accordance with this
Agreement.

          2. Right of First Refusal. Lessor hereby agrees that if Lessee does not exercise their option
to purchase and a third party expresses interest in the Premises, that Lessee will have first right
of refusal to purchase said property. In the event that the Lessor receives a third party offer to
purchase the property, the Lessor shall provide the Lessee with a notice of the terms and
conditions thereof. Lessee will have ten (10) days in which to match the Offer or the Lessor may
proceed with the sale to the third party.

          3. Title. Within twenty (20) days after receipt of the Option Notice, Lessor shall deliver to
Lessee an updated abstract of title and a title insurance commitment from a title company selected
by Lessee (the “Title Company”) evidencing marketable title to the Premises. Lessee shall
thereafter have ten (10) days from the date of receipt of such documentation to examine title and
make objections thereto, if any, in writing. Lessor shall sue its best efforts to cure any title
defects within thirty (30) days thereafter. If title is not marketable and cannot be made
marketable by Lessor within such thirty (30) days period, Lessee shall not be obligated to purchase
the Premises.

          4. Closing. The closing of this transaction contemplated hereby (the “Closing Date”) shall be
held at the Title Company and occur ninety (90) days after Lessee’s delivery to Lessor of the
Option Notice or such other date as the parties may agree.

          5. Closing Documents. At the closing, Lessor shall convey good and marketable and insurable
title to Lessee or its designee by general warranty deed, subject only to the Permitted
Encumbrances, as defined herein, and shall provide Lessee or its designee with a fully-paid title
insurance policy with full ALTA extended coverage over the general exceptions, issued by the Title
Company, subject only to (i) current real estate taxes not yet due and payable as of the closing
date, (ii) building and zoning laws, ordinances, and state and federal regulations, (iii) easements
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improvements, (iv) any covenant, condition, restriction or lien or other encumbrance created
by or through Lessee, and (v) such liens, covenants, conditions, easements and exceptions to title
as Lessee may agree to in writing (collectively, the “Permitted Encumbrances”). Items customarily
adjusted in commercial property transactions shall be adjusted as of the Closing Date. Lessor shall
pay any transfer taxes imposed by the applicable state or county and any transfer taxes imposed by
local ordinance shall be paid by the party designated in such ordinance. Lessor acknowledges that
Lessee shall have no obligation to exercise the Option.

        6. Fair Market Value. Fair Market Value shall mean the amount a willing buyer would be willing
to pay to a willing Seller for the Premises in a sale by the seller without a broker to a buyer
without a broker, each being under no compulsion to buy or sell. Fair Market Value, if Lessor and
Lessee are not able to agree on the same within thirty (30) days after Lessor’s receipt of the
Option Notice (the “Negotiation Period”), shall be determined pursuant to the procedures set forth
below.

     Not more than twenty (20) days after the end of the Negotiation Period wherein Lessor and
Lessee failed to agree as to the Fair Market Value of the Premises, the parties shall attempt to
agree upon an appraiser. If the parties agree upon an appraiser, the appraiser so selected shall
determine the Fair Market Value of the Premises within thirty (30) days after selection. If the
parties fail to so agree upon the selection of one such appraiser within twenty (20) days after the
end of such Negotiation Period, Lessor and Lessee shall each designate, within five (5) business
days from the end of such twenty (20) day period, one appraiser to determine such Fair Market
Value. In the event either party, fails to select it own appraiser, the appraiser selected by the
other party shall determine Fair Market Value. If two appraisers are so selected, then they shall
independently determine the Fair Market Value of the Premises and complete and forward to Lessor
and Lessee their separate appraisal reports within thirty (30) days after the expiration of such
five (5) business day period. Any appraisal report not so forwarded within such time period shall
be excluded. If only one such report is timely forwarded then the appraisal set forth therein shall
be the Fair Market Value. If both reports are timely forwarded and the lower appraisal is not less
than ninety percent (90%) of the higher appraisal, then the average of the two appraisals shall be
the Fair Market Value. If the lower appraisal is less than ninety (90%) of the higher appraisal,
then the two appraisers shall meet and select a third appraiser within ten (10) days after the
expiration of the thirty (30) day period. In the event the two appraisers fail to select a third
appraiser within such ten (10) day period, either party may obtain court appointment of such third
appraiser. The third. appraiser shall independently determine the Fair Market Value of the Premises
and promptly complete and forward its report to Lessor and Lessee. The average of the two
appraisals closest in amount shall be the Fair Market Value. All appraisers shall be members in
good standing with the Appraisal Institute or any organization succeeding thereto and shall have
not less than ten (10) years experience with commercial real estate of the type of property in the
location where the Premises is located.

SECTION TWENTY-EIGHT

TOTAL AGREEMENT: APPLICABLE TO SUCCESSORS

 

 

     This lease contains the entire agreement between the parties and cannot be changed or
terminated except by a written instrument subsequently executed by the parties hereto. This lease
and the terms and conditions hereof apply to and are binding on the heirs, legal representatives,
successors and assigns of both parties.

SECTION TWENTY-NINE

APPLICABLE LAW

     This is agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of Indiana.

SECTION THIRTY

TIME OF THE ESSENCE; CONSENT; COUNTERPARTS

     TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE in all provisions of this lease.

     Whatever consent is required hereunder, each party agrees not to unreasonably withhold such
consent.

     This Lease may be executed in several duplicate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original of this Lease for all purposes.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this lease at Bremen, County of Marshall, State
of Indiana, the day and year first above written.

	 	 	 	 	 
	LESSOR 

	 	      LESSEE 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	DJR VENTURES, LLC

	 	     COPPERFIELD, LLC	 	 
	 
	 

	 	 
	 	 
	By: James D. Pomeroy

	 	By: Richard N. Burger

	 	 

 

 

STATE OF INDIANA                 )

                                            
         ) SS:

COUNTY OF MARSHALL        )

     Before me, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State, personally appeared James D.
Pomeroy for and on behalf of DJR VENTURES, LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company, and
acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Lease dated the 1st day of February, 2008,
on this 15th day of January, 2008.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	                                                                 , Notary Public
	 
	 	 	 	 
	My Commission Expires:

	 	 	 	Residing in                     County, IN
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

STATE OF ILLINOIS       )

                                            ) SS:

COUNTY OF LAKE          )

     Before me, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State, personally appeared Richard N.
Burger for and on behalf of COPPERFIELD, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company, and
acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Lease dated the 1st day of February, 2008,
on this 15th day of January, 2008.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	                                                                   , Notary Public
	 
	 	 	 	 
	My Commission Expires:

	 	 	 	Residing in                     County, IL
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 

	 	 	 
	THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY:

	 	David R. Holmes
	 

	 	HOLMES & WALTER, LLP
	 

	 	116 West Plymouth Street
	 

	 	Bremen, Indiana 46506
	 

	 	Telephone: (574) 546-4022

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