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CHAR1\1841012v6  CREDIT AGREEMENT  BETWEEN  TEJON RANCHCORP  (“BORROWER”)  AND  BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.  (“BANK”)  DATED AS OF JUNE 29, 2022  

 

i  CHAR1\1841012v6  TABLE OF CONTENTS  SECTION  ............................................................................................................................... PAGE  1. DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................................. 1 2. FACILITY NO. 1:  LINE OF CREDIT AMOUNT AND TERMS ........................................................ 1 2.1 Line of Credit Amount. .............................................................................. 1 2.2 Availability Period. .................................................................................... 2 2.3 Repayment Terms. ................................................................................... 2 2.4 Interest Rate. ............................................................................................ 2 2.5 Optional Interest Rates. ............................................................................ 3 2.6 Letters of Credit. ....................................................................................... 3 3. FACILITY NO. 2:  VARIABLE RATE TERM LOAN AMOUNT AND TERMS .................................. 4 3.1 Loan Amount. ........................................................................................... 4 3.2 Availability Period. .................................................................................... 4 3.3 Repayment Terms. ................................................................................... 4 3.4 Interest Rate. ............................................................................................ 4 3.5 Interest Rate Swap Commitment. ............................................................. 5 4. OPTIONAL INTEREST RATES ....................................................................................................... 5 4.1 Optional Rates.......................................................................................... 5 4.2 Term SOFR. ............................................................................................. 5 5. COLLATERAL .................................................................................................................................. 7 5.1 Personal Property. .................................................................................... 7 5.2 Real Property. .......................................................................................... 7 6. LOAN ADMINISTRATION AND FEES ............................................................................................ 8 6.1 Fees. ........................................................................................................ 8 6.2 Collection of Payments; Payments Generally. .......................................... 8 6.3 Borrower’s Instructions. ............................................................................ 8 6.4 Direct Debit. ............................................................................................. 8 6.5 Banking Days. .......................................................................................... 8 6.6 Additional Costs. ...................................................................................... 9 6.7 Interest Calculation. .................................................................................. 9 6.8 Default Rate. ............................................................................................ 9 6.9 Successor Rate. ....................................................................................... 9 7. CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................................. 10 7.1 Authorizations......................................................................................... 10 7.2 Governing Documents. ........................................................................... 10 7.3 KYC Information. .................................................................................... 10 7.4 Security Agreement. ............................................................................... 10 7.5 Perfection and Evidence of Priority. ........................................................ 10 7.6 Payment of Fees. ................................................................................... 10 7.7 Repayment of Other Credit Agreement. ................................................. 10 7.8 Good Standing. ...................................................................................... 10 7.9 Legal Opinion. ........................................................................................ 11 7.10 Insurance. .............................................................................................. 11 7.11 Environmental Information. ..................................................................... 11 7.12 Security Instrument. ............................................................................... 11 7.13 Title Insurance. ....................................................................................... 11 7.14 Tenant Agreements. ............................................................................... 11 

 

ii  CHAR1\1841012v6  8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES .................................................................................. 11 8.1 Formation. .............................................................................................. 11 8.2 Authorization. ......................................................................................... 11 8.3 Beneficial Ownership Certification. ......................................................... 12 8.4 Good Standing. ...................................................................................... 12 8.5 Government Sanctions. .......................................................................... 12 8.6 Financial Information. ............................................................................. 12 8.7 Lawsuits. ................................................................................................ 12 8.8 Other Obligations. .................................................................................. 12 8.9 Tax Matters. ........................................................................................... 12 8.10 PACE Financing. .................................................................................... 12 8.11 Collateral. ............................................................................................... 13 8.12 No Event of Default. ............................................................................... 13 8.13 Location of the Borrower. ....................................................................... 13 8.14 ERISA  Plans. ........................................................................................ 13 8.15 No Plan Assets. ...................................................................................... 13 8.16 Enforceable Agreement. ......................................................................... 13 8.17 No Conflicts. ........................................................................................... 14 8.18 Permits, Franchises. ............................................................................... 14 8.19 Insurance. .............................................................................................. 14 8.20 Flood Zone. ............................................................................................ 14 8.21 Sufficient Water. ..................................................................................... 14 8.22 Environmental Matters. ........................................................................... 14 9. COVENANTS ................................................................................................................................. 14 9.1 Use of Proceeds. .................................................................................... 14 9.2 Financial Information. ............................................................................. 15 9.3 Debt Service Coverage Ratio. ................................................................ 16 9.4 Out of Debt Period. ................................................................................. 16 9.5 Debt to Worth Ratio. ............................................................................... 16 9.6 Capital Expenditures. ............................................................................. 17 9.7 Dividends and Distributions. ................................................................... 17 9.8 Bank as Principal Depository. ................................................................. 17 9.9 Other Debts. ........................................................................................... 17 9.10 Other Liens. ............................................................................................ 18 9.11 Maintenance of Assets. .......................................................................... 18 9.12 Investments. ........................................................................................... 18 9.13 Loans. .................................................................................................... 19 9.14 Change of Ownership. ............................................................................ 19 9.15 Additional Negative Covenants. .............................................................. 20 9.16 Notices to Bank. ..................................................................................... 20 9.17 Insurance. .............................................................................................. 20 9.18 Compliance with Laws. ........................................................................... 21 9.19 Books and Records. ............................................................................... 21 9.20 Audits. .................................................................................................... 21 9.21 Perfection of Liens. ................................................................................. 21 9.22 Cooperation. ........................................................................................... 21 9.23 Patriot Act; Beneficial Ownership Regulation. ......................................... 21 9.24 Flood and Other Insurance. .................................................................... 21 9.25 Inspections and Appraisals of Real Property. ......................................... 22 9.26 Indemnity Regarding Use of Real Property. ............................................ 22 

 

iii  CHAR1\1841012v6  9.27 Hedging. ................................................................................................. 22 9.28 Evidence of Water Availability. ............................................................... 22 9.29 Appraisals. ............................................................................................. 22 9.30 Lien Rights. ............................................................................................ 22 9.31 Compliance with Environmental Requirements....................................... 22 9.32 Further Assurances. ............................................................................... 22 10. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ....................................................................................................... 23 10.1 Indemnity Regarding Hazardous Substances. ........................................ 23 10.2 Representation and Warranty Regarding Hazardous Substances. ......... 23 10.3 Compliance Regarding Hazardous Substances. ..................................... 23 10.4 Notices Regarding Hazardous Substances. ........................................... 24 10.5 Site Visits, Observations and Testing. .................................................... 24 10.6 Unsecured Obligation. ............................................................................ 24 10.7 Definition of Hazardous Substances. ...................................................... 24 11. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES .......................................................................................................... 24 11.1 Failure to Pay. ........................................................................................ 25 11.2 Other Bank Agreements. ........................................................................ 25 11.3 Cross-default. ......................................................................................... 25 11.4 False Information. ................................................................................... 25 11.5 Bankruptcy/Receivers. ............................................................................ 25 11.6 Lien Priority. ........................................................................................... 25 11.7 Judgments. ............................................................................................. 25 11.8 Material Adverse Change. ...................................................................... 26 11.9 Government Action. ................................................................................ 26 11.10 ERISA Plans. ......................................................................................... 26 11.11 Covenants. ............................................................................................. 26 11.12 Forfeiture. ............................................................................................... 26 11.13 PEF Lease. ............................................................................................ 26 11.14 Conservation Easement. ........................................................................ 26 11.15 Water Quality/Amount. ........................................................................... 26 12. ENFORCING THIS AGREEMENT; MISCELLANEOUS ................................................................ 27 12.1 GAAP. .................................................................................................... 27 12.2 Governing Law. ...................................................................................... 27 12.3 Venue and Jurisdiction. .......................................................................... 27 12.4 Successors and Assigns. ....................................................................... 27 12.5 Dispute Resolution Provision. ................................................................. 27 12.6 Severability; Waivers. ............................................................................. 31 12.7 Expenses. .............................................................................................. 32 12.8 Set-Off. ................................................................................................... 32 12.9 One Agreement. ..................................................................................... 32 12.10 Notices. .................................................................................................. 33 12.11 Headings. ............................................................................................... 33 12.12 Borrower Information; Reporting to Credit Bureaus. ............................... 33 12.13 Customary Advertising Material. ............................................................. 33 12.14 Acknowledgement Regarding Any Supported QFCs. ............................. 33 12.15 Amendments. ......................................................................................... 34 12.16 Electronic Records and Signatures. ........................................................ 34 12.17 Conversion to Paper Original. ................................................................. 35 12.18 Price Forecasts. ..................................................................................... 35 

 

iv  CHAR1\1841012v6  12.19 No Future Commitment. ......................................................................... 35 12.20 Review of Budgets. ................................................................................ 36 Signature Page .............................................................................................................. 37 California Waiver of Prepayment Right .......................................................................... 37 USA Patriot Act Notice. ................................................................................................. 38 ANNEX A 40 

 

1  CHAR1\1841012v6  CREDIT AGREEMENT  This Agreement dated as of June 29, 2022, is between Bank of America, N.A. (the "Bank") and Tejon  Ranchcorp (the "Borrower").  1. DEFINITIONS  In addition to the terms which are defined elsewhere in this Agreement, the following terms have the  meanings indicated for the purposes of this Agreement:  1.1 “Beneficial Ownership Certification” means a certification regarding beneficial ownership required  by the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.  1.2 “Beneficial Ownership Regulation” means 31 C.F.R. § 1010.230. 1.3 “Environmental Agreement” means, as applicable, the Indemnity Regarding Hazardous  Substances section hereof or the environmental indemnity agreement of even date herewith by and  between the Borrower and the Bank pertaining to the Property, as the same may from time to time be  extended, amended, restated or otherwise modified.  The Environmental Agreement is unsecured.  1.4 “Event of Default” has the meaning specified in Section 11.  1.5 “Flood Insurance Laws” means, collectively, (a) the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, (b) the  Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, and (c) the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994, and any  regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, each as amended and together with any successor law of such  type.  1.6 “Land” means the land described in and encumbered by the Mortgage.  1.7 “Loan Document” has the meaning specified in Section 12.14.   1.8 “Material Adverse Effect” means (a) a material adverse change in, or a material adverse effect  upon, the Borrower’s business condition (financial or otherwise), operations or properties; or (b) a  material adverse change in, or a material adverse effect upon the ability of the Borrower to repay its  obligations as contemplated by this Agreement or under any document executed in connection with this  Agreement.  1.9 “Mortgage” means the deed of trust or mortgage of even date herewith given by the Borrower to  the Bank to secure the obligations hereunder, except for obligations arising out of the Environmental  Agreement, as the same may from time to time be extended, amended, restated, supplemented or  otherwise modified.  1.10 “PEF Lease” means that certain ground lease, entered into as of July 19, 2001, between the  Borrower and Pastoria Energy Facility L.L.C., as amended.  2. FACILITY NO. 1:  LINE OF CREDIT AMOUNT AND TERMS  2.1 Line of Credit Amount.  

 

2  CHAR1\1841012v6  (a) During the availability period described below, the Bank will provide a line of credit to the  Borrower (the “Line of Credit”).  The amount of the Line of Credit (the "Facility No. 1  Commitment") is Forty-Five Million Dollars ($45,000,000).   (b) This is a revolving line of credit.  During the availability period the Borrower may from time to time  borrow, partially or wholly prepay principal amounts and reborrow them.  (c) The Borrower agrees not to permit the principal balance outstanding to exceed the Facility No. 1  Commitment.  If the Borrower exceeds this limit, the Borrower will immediately pay the excess to  the Bank upon the Bank's demand.  2.2 Availability Period.  The Line of Credit is available between the date of this Agreement and June 29, 2027, or such earlier  date as the availability may terminate as provided in this Agreement (the "Facility No. 1 Expiration Date").  2.3 Repayment Terms.  (a) The Borrower will pay interest on August  5, 2022, and then on the same day of each month  thereafter until payment in full of all principal outstanding under this facility.  The amount of each  interest payment shall be the amount of accrued interest on the Line of Credit as of the interest  payment date or such earlier accrual date as indicated on the billing statement for such interest  payment.    (b) The Borrower will repay in full all principal, interest or other charges outstanding under this  Agreement no later than the Facility No. 1 Expiration Date.  (c) The Borrower may prepay the Line of Credit in full or in part at any time without penalty or  premium, except as provided in Sections 4.2(f) and 4.2(g).  The prepayment will be applied to the  most remote payment of principal due under this Agreement.  2.4 Interest Rate.    (a) The interest rate is a rate per year equal to Daily SOFR plus 1.37 percentage point(s).  (b) Daily SOFR is a fluctuating rate of interest which can change on each banking day.  “Daily SOFR”  means the rate per annum equal to SOFR determined for any day pursuant to the definition  thereof plus the SOFR Adjustment.  Any change in Daily SOFR shall be effective from and  including the date of such change without further notice.  At any time Daily SOFR is less than  zero, such rate shall be deemed to be zero for the purposes of this Agreement.  For purposes of  this paragraph only:  (i) “SOFR” means, for each day any Daily SOFR Portion is outstanding, the Secured  Overnight Financing Rate published on such date by the SOFR Administrator on the  Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s website (or any successor source); provided  however that if such determination date is not a U.S. Government Securities Business  Day, then SOFR means such rate that applied on the first U.S. Government Securities  Business Day immediately prior thereto.  (ii) “SOFR Adjustment” means with respect to Daily SOFR, 0.10% per annum.  (iii) “SOFR Administrator” means the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, as the  administrator of SOFR, or any successor administrator of SOFR designated by the  Federal Reserve Bank of New York or other person acting as the SOFR Administrator at  such time.  

 

3  CHAR1\1841012v6  (iv) “U.S. Government Securities Business Day” means any banking day, except any banking  day on which any of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, the New  York Stock Exchange or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is not open for business  because such day is a legal holiday under the federal laws of the United States or the  laws of the State of New York, as applicable. 2.5 Optional Interest Rates. Instead of the interest rate based on the rate stated in the paragraph entitled “Interest Rate” above, the  Borrower may elect the optional interest rates listed below for this Facility No. 1 during interest periods  elected by the Borrower and agreed to by the Bank.  The optional interest rates shall be subject to the  terms and conditions described later in this Agreement.  Any principal amount bearing interest at an  optional rate under this Agreement is referred to as a "Portion."  The following optional interest rate is  available:  (a) Term SOFR plus 1.37 percentage point(s).  2.6 Letters of Credit.    (a) As a subfacility under the Line of Credit, during the availability period, the Bank agrees from time  to time to issue or cause an affiliate to issue standby letters of credit for the account of the  Borrower (each a "Letter of Credit," and collectively "Letters of Credit"); provided however, that  the aggregate drawn and undrawn amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit shall not at any  time exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000).  The form and substance of each Letter of Credit  shall be subject to approval by the Bank, in its sole discretion.  Each Letter of Credit shall be  issued for a term, as designated by the Borrower, not to exceed two years; provided however,  that in Bank’s sole discretion, such Letter of Credit may be extended to have an expiration date  up to 365 days beyond the Facility No. 1 Expiration Date.  Standby letters of credit may include a  provision providing that their expiry date will automatically be extended each year for an  additional period not to exceed two years unless the Bank delivers written notice to the contrary  provided, however, that each letter of credit must include a final expiry date which will not be  subject to automatic extension.  The undrawn amount of all Letters of Credit shall be reserved  under the Line of Credit and such amount shall not be available for borrowings. Each Letter of  Credit shall be subject to the additional terms and conditions of the Letter of Credit agreements,  applications and any related documents required by the Bank in connection with the issuance of  Letters of Credit. At the option of the Bank, any drawing paid under a Letter of Credit may be  deemed an advance under the Line of Credit and shall be repaid by the Borrower in accordance  with the terms and conditions of this Agreement applicable to such advances; provided however,  that if advances under the Line of Credit are not available, for any reason, at the time any drawing  is paid, then the Borrower shall immediately pay to the Bank the full amount drawn, together with  interest from the date such drawing is paid to the date such amount is fully repaid by the  Borrower, at the rate of interest applicable to advances under the Line of Credit. In such event the  Borrower agrees that the Bank, in its sole discretion, may debit any account maintained by the  Borrower with the Bank for the amount of any such drawing. The Borrower agrees to deposit in a  cash collateral account with the Bank an amount equal to the aggregate outstanding undrawn  face amount of all letters of credit which remain outstanding on the Facility No. 1 Expiration Date.  The Borrower grants a security interest in such cash collateral account to the Bank. Amounts held  in such cash collateral account shall be applied by the Bank to the payment of drafts drawn under  such letters of credit and to the obligations and liabilities of the Borrower to the Bank, in such  order of application as the Bank may in its sole discretion elect.  (b) The Borrower shall pay the Bank a non-refundable fee equal to 1.37% per annum of the  outstanding undrawn amount of each standby letter of credit, payable quarterly in advance,  calculated on the basis of the face amount outstanding on the day the fee is calculated.  If there is  an Event of Default on such date, at the Bank's option, the amount of the fee shall be increased  

 

4  CHAR1\1841012v6  to 4.0% per annum, effective starting on the day the Bank provides notice of the increase to the  Borrower. 3. FACILITY NO. 2:  VARIABLE RATE TERM LOAN AMOUNT AND TERMS  3.1 Loan Amount.    The Bank agrees to provide a term loan to the Borrower in the amount of Forty-Nine Million Eighty  Thousand and 0/100 Dollars ($49,080,000) (the "Facility No. 2 Commitment").  3.2 Availability Period.    The loan is available in one disbursement from the Bank on the date of this Agreement.  3.3 Repayment Terms.    (a) The Borrower will pay interest on August 5, 2022, and then on the same day of each month  thereafter until payment in full of all principal outstanding under this facility.  (b) The Borrower will repay principal in installments on the dates and in the amounts stated on the  attached Exhibit A.  On June 29, 2032 the Borrower will repay the remaining principal balance  plus all interest then due.   (c) The Borrower may prepay the loan in full or in part at any time without penalty or premium except,  as provided in Sections 4.2(f) and 4.2(g).  The prepayment will be applied to the most remote  payment of principal due under this Agreement.  3.4 Interest Rate.   (a) The interest rate is a rate per year equal to Daily SOFR plus 1.55 percentage point(s). (b) Daily SOFR is a fluctuating rate of interest which can change on each banking day.  “Daily SOFR”  means the rate per annum equal to SOFR determined for any day pursuant to the definition  thereof plus the SOFR Adjustment.  Any change in Daily SOFR shall be effective from and  including the date of such change without further notice.  At any time Daily SOFR is less than  zero, such rate shall be deemed to be zero for the purposes of this Agreement.  For purposes of  this paragraph only:  (i) “SOFR” means, for each day any Daily SOFR Portion is outstanding, the Secured  Overnight Financing Rate published on such date by the SOFR Administrator on the  Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s website (or any successor source); provided  however that if such determination date is not a U.S. Government Securities Business  Day, then SOFR means such rate that applied on the first U.S. Government Securities  Business Day immediately prior thereto.  (ii) “SOFR Adjustment” means with respect to Daily SOFR, 0.10% per annum.  (iii) “SOFR Administrator” means the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, as the  administrator of SOFR, or any successor administrator of SOFR designated by the  Federal Reserve Bank of New York or other person acting as the SOFR Administrator at  such time.  (iv) “U.S. Government Securities Business Day” means any banking day, except any banking  day on which any of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, the New  York Stock Exchange or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is not open for business  

 

5  CHAR1\1841012v6  because such day is a legal holiday under the federal laws of the United States or the  laws of the State of New York, as applicable. 3.5 Interest Rate Swap Commitment.    (a) On or before June 29, 2022, the Bank will, upon the written request of the Borrower, enter into an  interest rate swap in connection with the loan (the "Swap") with the Borrower for a notional  amount not to exceed the principal amount of the loan for a term not to end later than the maturity  date of the loan.  Pursuant to a Swap entered into in accordance with this Paragraph:  (i) the  Bank will agree to pay to the Borrower a floating rate of interest which will be determined at the  time of execution of the Swap (but which floating rate shall not exceed the floating rate payable  by the Borrower on the loan) and (ii) the Borrower will agree to pay to the Bank a fixed rate  determined by the Bank in its sole discretion at the time of execution of the Swap.  (b) The Bank shall not be obligated to enter into a Swap with the Borrower unless, at or prior to  execution of the Swap, the Bank shall have received the following, each of which must be in form  and substance satisfactory to the Bank:  (i) a Master Agreement in the form published by the International Swap and Derivatives  Association, Inc., and related Schedule, duly executed by the Borrower;  (ii) a confirmation under the foregoing;  (iii) such other documents, agreements and instruments as the Bank may require to evidence  satisfaction of conditions contained in any of the foregoing.  4. OPTIONAL INTEREST RATES  4.1 Optional Rates.    Each optional interest rate is a rate per year.  No Portion will be converted to a different interest rate  during the applicable interest period.  No more than ten (10) Portions may be outstanding at any one  time.  Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Bank may terminate  the availability of optional interest rates for interest periods commencing after the occurrence and during  the continuance of the Event of Default.  At the end of any interest period, the interest rate will revert to  the rate stated in the paragraph(s) entitled "Interest Rate" above, unless the Borrower has designated  another optional interest rate for the Portion.  With respect to any amount bearing interest at an optional interest rate, the applicable interest must be  paid at the end of the applicable interest period; provided, however, that if any applicable interest period  exceeds three (3) months, the applicable interest must be paid at the end of the third month of such  interest period as well as at the end of the applicable interest period; provided further that no interest  period shall expire later than the Facility No. 1 Expiration Date or, if applicable, maturity date of the loan. 4.2 Term SOFR.    The election of Term SOFR shall be subject to the following terms and requirements:  (a) The interest period during which Term SOFR will be in effect will be one or three months.  The  first day of the interest period must be a banking day.    (b) Each Term SOFR Portion will be for an amount not less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars  ($100,000).  

 

6  CHAR1\1841012v6  (c) “Term SOFR” means, for any applicable interest period, the rate per annum equal to the Term  SOFR Screen Rate two U.S. Government Securities Business Days prior to the commencement  of such interest period with a term equivalent to such interest period; provided that if the rate is  not published prior to 11:00 a.m. on such determination date then Term SOFR means the Term  SOFR Screen Rate on the first U.S. Government Securities Business Day immediately prior  thereto, in each case, plus the SOFR Adjustment  for such interest period. If at any time Term  SOFR is less than zero, such rate shall be deemed to be zero for purposes of this Agreement.   For purposes of this paragraph only  (i) “CME” means CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited.  (ii) “SOFR” means the Secured Overnight Financing Rate as administered by the  Federal Reserve Bank of New York (or a successor administrator).  (iii) “SOFR Adjustment” with respect to Term SOFR means 0.10% for an interest  period with a duration of one-month, and 0.20% for an interest period with a  duration of three-months.  (iv) “Term SOFR Screen Rate” means the forward-looking SOFR term rate  administered by CME (or any successor administrator satisfactory to the Bank)  and published on the applicable Reuters screen page (or such other  commercially available source providing such quotations as may be designated  by the Bank from time to time).  (v) “U.S. Government Securities Business Day” means any banking day, except any  banking day on which any of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets  Association, the New York Stock Exchange or the Federal Reserve Bank of New  York is not open for business because such day is a legal holiday under the  federal laws of the United States or the laws of the State of New York, as  applicable.  (d) The Borrower shall irrevocably request a Term SOFR Portion no later than 12:00 noon Pacific  time on the banking day two banking days before Term SOFR takes effect for such Term SOFR  Portion.  For example, if there are no intervening holidays or weekend days in any of the relevant  locations, the request must be made at least two days before Term SOFR takes effect.  (e) The Bank will have no obligation to accept an election for a Term SOFR Portion if any of the  following described events has occurred and is continuing:  (i) Term SOFR does not accurately reflect the cost of a Term SOFR Portion; or  (ii) adequate and reasonable means do not exist for determining Term SOFR for any  requested interest period.  (f) Each prepayment of a Term SOFR Portion, whether voluntary, by reason of acceleration or  otherwise, will be accompanied by the amount of accrued interest on the amount prepaid and a  prepayment fee as described below.  A "prepayment" is a payment of an amount on a date earlier  than the scheduled payment date for such amount as required by this Agreement.  (g) The prepayment fee shall be in an amount sufficient to compensate the Bank for any loss, cost or  expense incurred by it as a result of the prepayment, including any loss of anticipated profits and  any loss or expense arising from the liquidation or reemployment of funds obtained by it to  maintain such Portion or from fees payable to terminate the deposits from which such funds were  obtained.  The Borrower shall also pay any customary administrative fees charged by the Bank in  connection with the foregoing.  For purposes of this paragraph, the Bank shall be deemed to have  

 

7  CHAR1\1841012v6  funded such Portion by a matching deposit or other borrowing in the applicable interbank market,  whether or not such Portion was in fact so funded.  5. COLLATERAL  5.1 Personal Property.    The personal property of the Borrower listed below now owned or owned in the future will secure the  Borrower’s obligations to the Bank under this Agreement.  The collateral is further defined in security  agreement(s) executed by the Borrower, and generally includes the following:   (a) unless such property is not used in connection with or does not arise from the Borrower’s farming  operations on the real property located in the County of Kern, State of California, listed on Annex  A hereto: (i) Equipment and fixtures,   (ii) Inventory,  (iii) Receivables,  (iv) General intangibles,   (v) Crops and farm products and  (vi) Water and water rights, and  (b) Time deposits with the Bank.  5.2 Real Property.    (a) The Borrower's obligations to the Bank under this Agreement will be secured by a lien covering  the owned real property located in Kern County, California and listed on Annex A hereto. (b) The deed of trust covering the real property contains the following provision that, under certain  conditions, gives the Bank the right to declare the loan immediately due and payable:  (i) "Accelerating Transfer" means any sale, contract to sell, conveyance, encumbrance, or  other transfer, whether voluntary, involuntary, by operation of law or otherwise, of all or  any material part of the Property or any interest in it, including any transfer or exercise of  any right to drill for or to extract any water (other than for Borrower’s own use). (ii) Trustor agrees that Trustor shall not make any Accelerating Transfer, unless the transfer  is preceded by Beneficiary's express written consent to the particular transaction and  transferee.  Beneficiary may withhold such consent in its sole discretion.  If any  Accelerating Transfer occurs, Beneficiary in its sole discretion may declare all of the  Secured Obligations to be immediately due and payable, and Beneficiary and Trustee  may invoke any rights and remedies provided by Paragraph 6.3 of this Deed of Trust. (c) The Bank may require an appraisal or inspections for infestation, environmental hazards, ground  stability or other matters relating to the condition of the real property, as required elsewhere in  this Agreement or as separately communicated to the Borrower.  The Bank's decisions on  whether to approve or deny the Borrower's request for credit, or to require or not require  appraisals or inspections, should not be relied upon by the Borrower or any other party to  determine the fair market value of the property or the condition of the property.  The Bank  

 

8  CHAR1\1841012v6  assumes no liability for the accuracy of any appraisal or inspection and makes no warranty of any  kind about the condition or value of the property.  The Borrower and any other party should  consult with appropriate professionals for an assessment of the value and condition of the  property.  (d) Release Provision.  So long (i) as there is no event which is, or with notice or lapse of time or  both would be, an Event of Default and (ii) there has been no material adverse change to  remaining collateral securing this Agreement, as determined by the Bank, upon written request  from the Borrower stating that the Borrower will be using the affected parcels for water recharge  or water banking operations, the Bank shall (at the Borrower’s expense) release the following real  estate parcels from the Bank’s collateral securing this Agreement to the extent affected by such  usage:  241-390-02, 241-390-03, 241-390-04, 241-390-05 and/or 241-390-06.  6. LOAN ADMINISTRATION AND FEES  6.1 Fees.  The Borrower will pay to the Bank the fees set forth on Schedule A.  6.2 Collection of Payments; Payments Generally.    (a) Regularly scheduled interest and principal payments will be made by debit to a deposit account, if  direct debit is provided for in this Agreement or is otherwise authorized by the Borrower.  For  regularly scheduled interest and principal payments not made by direct debit and for all other  payments, such payments will be made by such other method as may be permitted by the Bank. (b) Each disbursement by the Bank and each payment by the Borrower will be evidenced by records  kept by the Bank which will, absent manifest error, be conclusively presumed to be correct and  accurate and constitute an account stated between the Borrower and the Bank.  (c) All payments to be made by the Borrower shall be made free and clear of and without condition or  deduction for any counterclaim, defense, recoupment or setoff.  6.3 Borrower’s Instructions.    Subject to the terms, conditions and procedures stated elsewhere in this Agreement, the Bank may honor  instructions for advances or repayments and any other instructions under this Agreement given by the  Borrower (if an individual), or by any one of the individuals the Bank reasonably believes is authorized to  sign loan agreements on behalf of the Borrower, or any other individual(s) designated by any one of such  authorized signers (each an “Authorized Individual”).  The Bank may honor any such instructions made by  any one of the Authorized Individuals, whether such instructions are given in writing or by telephone,  telefax or Internet and intranet websites designated by the Bank with respect to separate products or  services offered by the Bank.  6.4 Direct Debit.    The Borrower agrees that on the due date of any amount due under this Agreement, the Bank will debit  the amount due from deposit account number 1453940417 owned by the Borrower, or such other of the  Borrower’s accounts with the Bank as designated in writing by the Borrower (the "Designated Account").  Should there be insufficient funds in the Designated Account to pay all such sums when due, the full  amount of such deficiency shall be immediately due and payable by the Borrower.  6.5 Banking Days.    

 

9  CHAR1\1841012v6  Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, a banking day is a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or  other day on which commercial banks are authorized to close, or are in fact closed, in the state where the  Bank’s lending office is located, and, if such day relates to amounts bearing interest at an offshore rate (if  any), means any such day on which dealings in dollar deposits are conducted among banks in the  offshore dollar interbank market.   6.6 Additional Costs.    The Borrower will pay the Bank, on demand, for the Bank's costs or losses arising from any Change in  Law which are allocated to this Agreement or any credit outstanding under this Agreement.  The  allocation will be made as determined by the Bank, using any reasonable method.  The costs include,  without limitation, the following:  (a) any reserve or deposit requirements (excluding any reserve requirement already reflected in the  calculation of the interest rate in this Agreement); and  (b)  any capital requirements relating to the Bank's assets and commitments for credit.  “Change in Law” means the occurrence, after the date of this Agreement, of the adoption or taking effect  of any new or changed law, rule, regulation or treaty, or the issuance of any request, rule, guideline or  directive (whether or not having the force of law) by any governmental authority; provided that (x) the  Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, guidelines or  directives issued in connection with that Act, and (y) all requests, rules, guidelines or directives  promulgated by the Bank for International Settlements, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (or  any successor authority) or the United States regulatory authorities, in each case pursuant to Basel III,  shall in each case be deemed to be a “Change in Law,” regardless of the date enacted, adopted or  issued.  Payments by the Borrower pursuant to this Section shall be made within ten (10) business days  from the date the Bank makes written demand therefor, which demand shall be accompanied by a  certificate describing in reasonable detail the basis thereof.  6.7 Interest Calculation.    Except as otherwise stated in this Agreement, all interest and fees, if any, will be computed on the basis  of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed.  This results in more interest or a higher fee  than if a 365-day year is used.  Installments of principal which are not paid when due under this  Agreement shall continue to bear interest until paid.  To the extent that any calculation of interest or any  fee required to be paid under this Agreement shall be less than zero, such rate shall be deemed zero for  purposes of this Agreement.  6.8 Default Rate.    Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default or after maturity or after  judgment has been rendered on any obligation under this Agreement, all amounts outstanding under this  Agreement, including any unpaid interest, fees, or costs, will at the option of the Bank bear interest at a  rate which is 4.0 percentage point(s) higher than the rate of interest otherwise provided under this  Agreement.  This may result in compounding of interest.  This will not constitute a waiver of any default.  6.9 Successor Rate.    If at any time an interest rate index provided for in this Agreement (a “Reference Rate”) is not available at  such time for any reason, then the Bank may replace such Reference Rate with an alternate interest rate  index and adjustment, if applicable, as reasonably selected by the Bank, giving due consideration to any  evolving or then existing conventions for such interest rate index and adjustment (any such successor  interest rate index, as adjusted, the “Successor Rate”). In connection with the implementation of any  Successor Rate, the Bank will have the right, from time to time, in good faith to make any conforming,  

 

10  CHAR1\1841012v6  technical, administrative or operational changes to this Agreement as may be appropriate to reflect the  adoption and administration thereof and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other  Loan Document, any amendments to this Agreement implementing such conforming changes will  become effective upon notice to the Borrower without any further action or consent of the other parties  hereto. If at any time any Successor Rate is less than zero, such rate shall be deemed to be zero for the  purposes of this Agreement.  7. CONDITIONS  Before the Bank is required to extend any credit to the Borrower under this Agreement, it must receive  any documents and other items it may reasonably require, in form and content acceptable to the Bank,  including any items specifically listed below.  7.1 Authorizations.    Evidence that the execution, delivery and performance by the Borrower of this Agreement and any  instrument or agreement required under this Agreement have been duly authorized.  7.2 Governing Documents.    A copy of the Borrower's organizational documents.  7.3 KYC Information.  (a) Upon the request of the Bank, the Borrower shall have provided to the Bank, and the Bank shall  be reasonably satisfied with, the documentation and other information so requested in connection  with applicable “know your customer” and anti-money-laundering rules and regulations, including,  without limitation, the PATRIOT Act.  (b) If the Borrower qualifies as a “legal entity customer” under the Beneficial Ownership Regulation, it  shall have provided a Beneficial Ownership Certification to the Bank if so requested.  7.4 Security Agreement.    Signed original security agreement covering the personal property collateral which the Bank requires.  7.5 Perfection and Evidence of Priority.    Evidence that the security interests and liens in favor of the Bank are valid, enforceable, properly  perfected in a manner acceptable to the Bank and prior to all others' rights and interests, except those the  Bank consents to in writing.   7.6 Payment of Fees.    Payment of all fees, expenses and other amounts due and owing to the Bank.  If any fee is not paid in  cash, the Bank may, in its discretion, treat the fee as a principal advance under this Agreement or deduct  the fee from the loan proceeds.  7.7 Repayment of Other Credit Agreement.    Evidence that the existing Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National  Association has been or will be repaid and cancelled on or before the first disbursement under this  Agreement.  7.8 Good Standing.    

 

11  CHAR1\1841012v6  Certificates of good standing for the Borrower from its state of formation and from any other state in which  the Borrower is required to qualify to conduct its business.  7.9 Legal Opinion.    A written opinion from the Borrower's legal counsel, covering such matters as the Bank may require.  The  legal counsel and the terms of the opinion must be acceptable to the Bank.  7.10 Insurance.    Evidence of insurance coverage, as required in the "Covenants" section of this Agreement.  7.11 Environmental Information.    An environmental site assessment prepared by a qualified third party consultant approved by the Bank  concerning any potential toxic or hazardous condition with respect to the real property collateral, together  with a certification signed by the Borrower regarding the environmental information provided to the Bank.  A completed Agricultural Real Estate Environmental Disclosure concerning any potential toxic or  hazardous condition with respect to the real property collateral, signed by the Borrower, together with a  certification signed by the appraiser regarding the environmental information provided to the Bank. 7.12 Security Instrument.    Signed and acknowledged original deed of trust or mortgage, as required by the Bank, encumbering the  real property collateral.  7.13 Title Insurance.    An ALTA lender's title insurance policy (on a form acceptable to the Bank and from a title company  acceptable to the Bank), for an amount acceptable to the Bank, insuring the Bank's interest in the real  property collateral, with only such exceptions as may be approved by the Bank and together with such  endorsements as the Bank may require.  7.14 Tenant Agreements.    A Subordination, Nondisturbance and Attornment Agreement from Pastoria Energy Facility L.L.C., tenant  under the PEF Lease.  8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES  When the Borrower signs this Agreement, and until the Bank is repaid in full, the Borrower makes the  following representations and warranties.  Each request for an extension of credit constitutes a renewal of  these representations and warranties as of the date of the request:  8.1 Formation.    The Borrower is duly formed and existing under the laws of the state or other jurisdiction where  organized.  8.2 Authorization.    This Agreement, and any instrument or agreement required under this Agreement, are within the  Borrower's powers, have been duly authorized, and do not conflict with any of its organizational papers.  

 

12  CHAR1\1841012v6  8.3 Beneficial Ownership Certification.  The information included in the Beneficial Ownership Certification most recently provided to the Bank, if  applicable, is true and correct in all respects. 8.4 Good Standing.    In each state in which the Borrower does business, it is properly licensed, in good standing, and, where  required, in compliance with fictitious name (e.g. trade name or d/b/a) statutes.  8.5 Government Sanctions.    (a) The Borrower represents that neither the Borrower nor, to the knowledge of the Borrower, any  owner, trustee, director, officer, employee, agent, affiliate or representative of the Borrower is an  individual or entity (“Person”) currently the subject of any sanctions administered or enforced by  the United States Government, including, without limitation, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s  Office of Foreign Assets Control, the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, Her  Majesty’s Treasury, or other relevant sanctions authority (collectively, “Sanctions”), nor is the  Borrower located, organized or resident in a country or territory that is the subject of Sanctions.   (b) The Borrower represents and covenants that it will not, directly or indirectly, use the proceeds of  the credit provided under this Agreement, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such  proceeds to any subsidiary, joint venture partner or other Person, to fund any activities of or  business with any Person, or in any country or territory, that, at the time of such funding, is the  subject of Sanctions, or 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.   8.6 Financial Information.    All financial and other information that has been or will be supplied to the Bank is sufficiently complete to  give the Bank accurate knowledge in all material respects of the Borrower's financial condition, including  all material contingent liabilities.  Since the date of the most recent financial statement provided to the  Bank, there has been no material adverse change in the business condition (financial or otherwise),  operations, properties or prospects of the Borrower.  If the Borrower is comprised of the trustees of a  trust, the above representations shall also pertain to the trustor(s) of the trust.  8.7 Lawsuits.    There is no lawsuit, tax claim or other dispute pending, or to the Borrower’s knowledge, threatened  against the Borrower which, if lost, would have a Material Adverse Effect.  8.8 Other Obligations.    The Borrower is not in default on any material obligation for borrowed money, any material purchase  money obligation or any other material lease, commitment, contract, instrument or obligation, except as  have been disclosed in writing to the Bank prior to the date of this Agreement.  8.9 Tax Matters.    The Borrower has no knowledge of any pending assessments or adjustments of income tax for itself for  any year and all taxes due have been paid, except as have been disclosed in writing to the Bank prior to  the date of this Agreement.  8.10 PACE Financing.  

 

13  CHAR1\1841012v6  The Borrower has not entered into any Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) or similar energy  efficiency or renewable energy financing and has no knowledge of any pending assessments or  adjustments in connection therewith.  8.11 Collateral.    All collateral required in this Agreement is owned by the grantor of the security interest free of any title  defects or any liens or interests of others, except those which have been approved by the Bank in writing.  8.12 No Event of Default.    There is no event which is, or with notice or lapse of time or both would be, an Event of Default.  8.13 Location of the Borrower.    The place of business of the Borrower (or, if the Borrower has more than one place of business, its chief  executive office) is located at the address listed on the signature page of this Agreement.  8.14 ERISA  Plans.    (a) Each Plan (other than a multiemployer plan) is in compliance in all material respects with ERISA,  the Code and other federal or state law, including all applicable minimum funding standards and  there have been no prohibited transactions with respect to any Plan (other than a multiemployer  plan), which has resulted or could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.  (b) With respect to any Plan subject to Title IV of ERISA:  (i) No reportable event has occurred under Section 4043(c) of ERISA which requires notice.  (ii) No action by the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate to terminate or withdraw from any Plan  has been taken and no notice of intent to terminate a Plan has been filed under Section  4041 or 4042 of ERISA.  (c) The following terms have the meanings indicated for purposes of this Agreement:  (i) "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.  (ii) "ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.  (iii) "ERISA Affiliate" means any trade or business (whether or not incorporated) under  common control with the Borrower within the meaning of Section 414(b) or (c) of the  Code.  (iv) "Plan" means a plan within the meaning of Section 3(2) of ERISA maintained or  contributed to by the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate, including any multiemployer plan  within the meaning of Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA.  8.15 No Plan Assets.    The Borrower represents that, as of the date hereof and throughout the term of this Agreement, Borrower  is not (1) an employee benefit plan subject to Title I of ERISA, (2) a plan or account subject to Section  4975 of the Code; (3) an entity deemed to hold “plan assets” of any such plans or accounts for purposes  of ERISA or the Code; or (4) a “governmental plan” within the meaning of ERISA. 8.16 Enforceable Agreement.    

 

14  CHAR1\1841012v6  This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding agreement of the Borrower, enforceable against the  Borrower in accordance with its terms, and any instrument or agreement required under this Agreement,  when executed and delivered, will be similarly legal, valid, binding and enforceable.  8.17 No Conflicts.    This Agreement does not conflict with any law, agreement, or obligation by which the Borrower is bound.  8.18 Permits, Franchises.    The Borrower possesses all permits, memberships, franchises, contracts and licenses required and all  trademark rights, trade name rights, patent rights, copyrights, and fictitious name rights necessary to  enable it to conduct the business in which it is now engaged, except where the failure to possess any  such item could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.  8.19 Insurance.    The Borrower has obtained, and maintained in effect, the insurance coverage required in the "Covenants"  section of this Agreement.  8.20 Flood Zone.  None of the Improvements are located in an area identified by the Federal Emergency Management  Agency as an area having special flood hazards, or, if any portion of the Improvements is located within  such area, the Borrower has obtained the insurance prescribed herein.  For the purposes of this paragraph, “Improvements” means all on-site and off-site improvements to the  Land for a structure located on the Land, together with all fixtures, tenant improvements and  appurtenances now or later to be located on the Land and/or in such improvements.  8.21 Sufficient Water.    As of the date of this Agreement, to the Borrower’s knowledge, sufficient water is available and is  projected to be available, from verifiable surface and ground water sources, to conduct operations  materially similar to prior years' operations as evidenced by information provided by the Borrower to the  Bank.  8.22 Environmental Matters.    To the Borrower’s knowledge, the Borrower (a) is not in material violation of any health, safety, or  environmental law or regulation regarding hazardous substances and (b) is not the subject of any claim,  proceeding, or written communication regarding hazardous substances.  "Hazardous substances" means  any substance, material or waste that is or becomes designated or regulated as "toxic," "hazardous,"  "pollutant," or "contaminant" or a similar designation or regulation under any federal, state or local law  (whether under common law, statute, regulation or otherwise) or judicial or administrative interpretation of  such, including without limitation petroleum or natural gas.  9. COVENANTS  The Borrower agrees, so long as credit is available under this Agreement and until the Bank is repaid in  full, the Borrower shall:  9.1 Use of Proceeds.    Use the proceeds of the credit extended under this Agreement only for business purposes.  

 

15  CHAR1\1841012v6  The proceeds of the credit extended under this Loan Agreement may not be used directly or indirectly to  purchase or carry any "margin stock" as that term is defined in Regulation U of the Board of Governors of  the Federal Reserve System, or extend credit to or invest in other parties for the purpose of purchasing or  carrying any such "margin stock," or to reduce or retire any indebtedness incurred for such purpose.  9.2 Financial Information.    Provide the following financial information and statements in form and content acceptable to the Bank,  and such additional information as requested by the Bank from time to time.  The Bank reserves the right,  if an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, upon written notice to the Borrower, to  require the Borrower to deliver financial information and statements to the Bank more frequently than  otherwise provided below, and to use such additional information and statements to measure any  applicable financial covenants in this Agreement.  (a) Within 75 days of the fiscal year end, the annual financial statements of the Tejon Ranch Co. (the  “Parent Company”), certified and dated by an authorized financial officer.   These financial  statements must be audited (with an opinion satisfactory to the Bank) by a Certified Public  Accountant (“CPA”) acceptable to the Bank.  The statements shall be prepared on a consolidated  and consolidating basis.  (b) Within 40 days after each period's end (excluding the last period in each fiscal year), quarterly  financial statements of the Parent Company, certified and dated by an authorized financial officer.   These financial statements may be company-prepared.  The statements shall be prepared on a  consolidated and consolidating basis.  (c) [Reserved].  (d) Concurrently with the financial statements delivered under clauses (a) and (b) above, a  compliance certificate of the Borrower, signed by an authorized financial officer and setting forth  (i) the information and computations (in sufficient detail) to establish compliance with all financial  covenants at the end of the period covered by the financial statements then being furnished and  (ii) whether there existed as of the date of such financial statements and whether there exists as  of the date of the certificate, any Event of Default or any event or condition which, with the giving  of notice or lapse of time or both, would be an Event of Default, under this Agreement and, if any  such default or Event of Default exists, specifying the nature thereof and the action the Borrower  is taking and proposes to take with respect thereto. The compliance certificate for each period  shall cover the financial statements for such period.  (e) The budget of the Parent Company, including with respect to budgeted capital expenditures, in  form and content acceptable to the Bank, within 45 days after the end of each fiscal year,  together with a report as to budget variances from the prior fiscal year (for avoidance of doubt, the  amount of budgeted capital expenditures must be satisfactory to the Bank). (f) The farming budget of the Borrower, in form and content acceptable to the Bank, within 45 days  after the end of each fiscal year.  (g) Promptly upon the Bank’s request, a certificate of the Borrower stating that, to the Borrower’s  knowledge, the amount of water available and projected to be available is sufficient to conduct  operation as described in the Borrower’s most recent budget.  

 

16  CHAR1\1841012v6  (h) Promptly upon receipt, copies of all notices, orders, or other written communications regarding (i)  any enforcement action by any governmental authority relating to health, safety, the environment,  or any hazardous substances with regard to the Borrower's property, activities, or operations, or  (ii) any claim against the Borrower regarding hazardous substances.  (i) Promptly upon receipt, copies of all amendments of the PEF Lease and all material notices  received in connection with the PEF Lease or the real property subject thereto.  (j) The annual operating statement and/or rent roll on the real property subject to the PEF Lease, in  form and substance satisfactory to the Bank, within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year.  (k) Promptly upon the Bank's request, such other books, records, statements, lists of property and  accounts, budgets, forecasts or reports as to the Borrower as the Bank may request.  9.3 Debt Service Coverage Ratio.    Maintain on a consolidated basis a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of at least 1.25:1.0.  "Debt Service Coverage Ratio" means the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to the sum of the current portion of  long-term debt and the current portion of finance lease obligations, plus interest expense (including  capitalized interest) during the applicable period.  "Adjusted EBITDA" means net income, (i) less income or plus loss from discontinued operations  (including unusual and infrequent items, agreed to at the sole discretion of the Bank), (ii) plus income  taxes, (iii) plus interest expense, (iv) plus depreciation, depletion, and amortization, (v) plus securities  amortization, (vi) plus non-cash stock compensation expense, (vii) plus non-cash losses (or less non-cash  gains) on dispositions of assets outside of the ordinary course of business (including contributions of  assets to joint ventures), (viii) less cash payments or investments made to joint ventures, (ix) less the  Borrower’s equity in joint venture income (except to the extent distributed to the Borrower in cash), (x)  plus cash distributions from joint ventures to the Borrower during the applicable period in excess of the  Borrower’s equity interest in joint venture income for the applicable period, (xi) less minority interests.  This ratio will be calculated at the end of each reporting period for which the Bank requires financial  statements, using the results of the twelve-month period ending with that reporting period.  The current  portion of long-term liabilities will be measured as of the last day of the calculation period.  9.4 Out of Debt Period.  Reduce the amount of advances outstanding under Facility No. 1 to not more than Zero Dollars ($0) for a  period of at least thirty (30) consecutive days in each Line-Year.  "Line-Year" means the period between  the date of this Agreement and December 31, 2022, and each subsequent one-year period thereafter  commencing on January 1st and ending on December 31st.  For purposes of this paragraph, “Advances”  does not include undrawn amounts of outstanding letters of credit. 9.5 Debt to Worth Ratio.    Maintain on a consolidated basis a ratio of Total Liabilities (excluding the non-current portion of  Subordinated Liabilities) to Tangible Net Worth not exceeding 0.75:1.0. "Total Liabilities" means the sum of current liabilities plus long-term liabilities.  “Subordinated Liabilities” means liabilities subordinated to the Borrower’s obligations to the Bank in a  manner acceptable to the Bank in its sole discretion.  

 

17  CHAR1\1841012v6  “Tangible Net Worth" means the value of total assets (including leaseholds and leasehold improvements  and reserves against assets but excluding goodwill, patents, trademarks, trade names, organization  expense, unamortized debt discount and expense, capitalized or deferred research and development  costs, deferred marketing expenses, and other like intangibles, and monies due from affiliates, officers,  directors, employees, shareholders, members or managers) less total liabilities, including but not limited  to accrued and deferred income taxes, but excluding the non-current portion of Subordinated Liabilities.  9.6 Capital Expenditures.    Not make capital expenditures in fixed assets in any single fiscal year on a consolidated basis to the  extent such expenditure would cause the aggregate amount of all such expenditures during such fiscal  year to exceed 130% of the amount budgeted therefore in the Parent Company’s annual budget for such  fiscal year, acceptable to the Bank, delivered pursuant to Section 9.2(e).  9.7 Dividends and Distributions.    Not declare or pay any dividends, redemptions of stock or membership interests, distributions and  withdrawals (as applicable) to its owners, except:  (a) dividends payable in capital stock; and  (b) other dividends or distributions, or redemptions or repurchases of stock, so long as no Event of  Default exists or would result therefrom and after giving effect thereto on a pro forma basis, the  Borrower would be in compliance with Section 9.5. 9.8 Bank as Principal Depository.    Maintain the Bank or one of its affiliates as its principal depository bank, including for the maintenance of  business, cash management, operating and administrative deposit accounts.  9.9 Other Debts.    Not have outstanding or incur any direct or contingent liabilities or lease obligations (other than those to  the Bank or to any affiliate of the Bank), or become liable for the liabilities of others, without the Bank's  written consent.  This does not prohibit:  (a) Acquiring goods, supplies, or merchandise on normal trade credit.  (b) Liabilities, lines of credit and leases in existence on the date of this Agreement disclosed in  writing to the Bank.  (c) Construction-related guarantees in the ordinary course of business in respect to the Borrower’s  joint ventures (including Majestic Realty).  (d) Additional debts and lease obligations incurred for the financing of real property improvements;  provided that at least 20 days prior to incurring any such debt or obligations, the Borrower shall  provide notice to the Bank thereof with supporting information describing the applicable project  and demonstrating that the Borrower has (or will have) adequate financing to complete and, if  applicable, lease such project (such supporting information to be reasonably satisfactory to the  Bank).  (e) Indebtedness and liabilities incurred after the date hereof provided the amount of such  indebtedness and liabilities does not at any time exceed Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) in the  aggregate.  

 

18  CHAR1\1841012v6  9.10 Other Liens.    Not create, assume, or allow any security interest or lien (including judicial liens) on property the Borrower  now or later owns without the Bank's written consent.  This does not prohibit:  (a) Liens and security interests in favor of the Bank or any affiliate of the Bank.  (b) Liens for taxes and assessments not yet due.  (c) Liens outstanding on the date of this Agreement disclosed in writing to the Bank.  (d) Liens securing debt and obligations incurred pursuant to Section 9.9(d).  (e) Carriers’ warehousemen’s, mechanics’, materialmen’s, suppliers, tax, assessment, governmental  and other like liens and charges, in all cases, arising in the ordinary course of business, securing  obligations that are not incurred in connection with the obtaining of any advance or credit and  which are not overdue.  (f) Security interests and liens not otherwise permitted hereunder on assets other than any collateral  required hereunder securing indebtedness or other obligations in an aggregate principal amount  not exceeding Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) at any time outstanding.  (g) Liens arising in the ordinary course of business in connection with worker’s compensation,  unemployment insurance and appeal and release bonds.  9.11 Maintenance of Assets.    (a) Not sell, assign, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any part of the Borrower’s business or  assets except (i) inventory sold in the ordinary course of the Borrower’s business and (ii) transfers  or contributions of real estate to joint ventures in a manner consistent with past practices.  (b) Not sell, assign, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any assets for less than fair market value,  or enter into any agreement to do so.  (c) Not enter into any sale and leaseback agreement covering any of its fixed assets.  (d) Maintain and preserve all rights, privileges, and franchises necessary to enable it to conduct the  business in which it is now engaged.  (e) Make any repairs, renewals, or replacements to keep the Borrower’s properties in good working  condition.  (f) Execute and deliver such documents as the Bank deems necessary to create, perfect and  continue the security interests contemplated by this Agreement.  9.12 Investments.    Not have any existing, or make any new, investments in any individual or entity, or make any capital  contributions or other transfers of assets to any individual or entity, except for:  (a) Existing investments disclosed to the Bank in writing prior to the date of this Agreement. (b) Investments in any of the following:  (i) certificates of deposit;  

 

19  CHAR1\1841012v6  (ii) U.S. treasury bills and other obligations of the federal government; (iii) readily marketable securities (including commercial paper, but excluding restricted stock  and stock subject to the provisions of Rule 144 of the Securities and Exchange  Commission.   (c) Investments in joint ventures established for real estate purposes so long as no Event of Default  exists or would result therefrom and after giving effect thereto on a pro forma basis, the Borrower  would be in compliance with Sections 9.3 and 9.5.  For purposes of clarification, this Section 9.12 shall not prohibit stock repurchases made pursuant to  stock repurchases under customary employee compensation plans.  9.13 Loans.   Not make any loans, advances or other extensions of credit to any individual or entity, except for:  (a) Existing extensions of credit disclosed to the Bank in writing prior to the date of this Agreement. (b) Extensions of credit to the Borrower’s current subsidiaries or affiliates.  (c) Extensions of credit in the nature of accounts receivable or notes receivable arising from the sale  or lease of goods or services in the ordinary course of business to non-affiliated entities.  (d) Extensions of credit permitted by Section 9.12(c).  9.14 Change of Ownership.    Not cause, permit or suffer any change in capital ownership such that:  (a) any “person” or “group” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities  Exchange Act of 1934, but excluding any employee benefit plan of such person or its subsidiaries,  and any person or entity acting in its capacity as trustee, agent or other fiduciary or administrator  of any such plan) becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the  Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except that a person or group shall be deemed to have  “beneficial ownership” of all securities that such person or group has the right to acquire, whether  such right is exercisable immediately or only after the passage of time (such right, an “option  right”)), directly or indirectly, of a majority of the equity securities of Tejon Ranch Co. entitled to  vote for members of the board of directors or equivalent governing body of Tejon Ranch Co. on a  fully-diluted basis (and taking into account all such securities that such “person” or “group” has the  right to acquire pursuant to any option right); or  (b) during any period of twelve consecutive months, a majority of the members of the board of  directors or other equivalent governing body of Tejon Ranch Co. cease to be composed of  individuals (i) who were members of that board or equivalent governing body on the first day of  such period, (ii) whose election or nomination to that board or equivalent governing body was  nominated, appointed or approved by individuals referred to in clause (i) above constituting at the  time of such election or nomination at least a majority of that board or equivalent governing body  or (iii) whose election or nomination to that board or other equivalent governing body was  nominated, appointed or approved by individuals referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) above  constituting at the time of such election or nomination at least a majority of that board or equivalent  governing body; or  (c) Tejon Ranch Co. ceases to own and control all of the outstanding capital stock or other equity  interests of the Borrower.  

 

20  CHAR1\1841012v6  9.15 Additional Negative Covenants.    Not, without the Bank's written consent:  (a) Enter into any consolidation, merger, or other combination, or become a partner in a partnership,  a member of a joint venture, or a member of a limited liability company other than as permitted by  Section 9.12(c).  (b) Acquire or purchase a business or its assets other than as permitted by Section 9.12(c).  (c) Engage in any business activities substantially different from the Borrower's present business.  (d) Liquidate or dissolve the Borrower’s business. (e) Apply for or accept any PACE or similar energy efficiency or renewable energy financing.  (f) Adopt a plan of division or divide itself into two or more business entities (pursuant to a “plan of  division” under Section 18-217 of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act or a similar  arrangement under any other applicable state statute).   (g) Voluntarily suspend its business. (h) Sell or otherwise transfer or enter into any agreement to sell or transfer water rights or contracts  (as opposed to the sale of water).  (i) Knowingly produce, either by breeding, grafting, implanting, cloning, or otherwise, any farm  product in violation of any patent, trademark, or copyright, or knowingly sell any such farm  product. 9.16 Notices to Bank.    Promptly notify the Bank in writing of:  (a) Any Event of Default, or any event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute an  Event of Default.  (b) Any change in Borrower’s name, legal structure, state of registration, place of business, or chief  executive office if the Borrower has more than one place of business.  (c) Any reduction in or impairment of the Borrower's supply or projected supply of water.  (d) The receipt of any notice or written communication regarding (i) any threatened or pending  investigation or enforcement action by any governmental authority or any other claim relating to  health, safety, the environment, or any hazardous substances with regard to the Borrower's  property, activities, or operations or (ii) any belief or suspicion of the Borrower that hazardous  substances exist on or under the Borrower's real property. 9.17 Insurance.    (a) General Business Insurance.  Maintain insurance satisfactory to the Bank as to amount, nature  and carrier covering property damage (including loss of use and occupancy) to any of the  Borrower’s properties, business interruption insurance, public liability insurance including  coverage for contractual liability, product liability and workers' compensation, and any other  insurance which is usual for the Borrower’s business.  Each policy shall include a cancellation  clause in favor of the Bank.  

 

21  CHAR1\1841012v6  (b) Insurance Covering Collateral.  Maintain all risk property damage insurance policies against loss  or damage of the kinds customarily insured against by entities engaged in the same or similar  business covering the tangible property comprising the collateral.  Each insurance policy must be in an amount acceptable to the Bank.  The insurance must be issued by an insurance company  acceptable to the Bank and must include a lender's loss payable endorsement in favor of the  Bank in a form acceptable to the Bank.  (c) Evidence of Insurance.  Upon the request of the Bank, deliver to the Bank a certificate of  insurance listing all insurance in force.  9.18 Compliance with Laws.    Comply with the requirements of all laws and all orders, writs, injunctions and decrees applicable to it or  to its business or property, except in such instances in which (a) such requirement of law or order, writ,  injunction or decree is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted; or  (b) the failure to comply therewith could not reasonably be expected to cause a material adverse change  in the Borrower’s business condition (financial or otherwise), operations or properties, or ability to repay  the credit, or, in the case of the Controlled Substances Act, result in the forfeiture of any material property  of the Borrower.  9.19 Books and Records.    Maintain adequate books and records, including complete and accurate records regarding all Collateral.  9.20 Audits.    Upon reasonable notice, allow the Bank and its agents to inspect the Borrower's properties and examine,  audit, and make copies of books and records during normal business hours.  If any of the Borrower's  properties, books or records are in the possession of a third party, the Borrower authorizes that third party  to permit the Bank or its agents to have access to perform inspections or audits and to respond to the  Bank's requests for information concerning such properties, books and records.  9.21 Perfection of Liens.    Help the Bank perfect and protect its security interests and liens, and reimburse it for related costs it  incurs to protect its security interests and liens.  9.22 Cooperation.    Take any action reasonably requested by the Bank to carry out the intent of this Agreement.  9.23 Patriot Act; Beneficial Ownership Regulation.  Promptly following any request therefor, provide information and documentation reasonably requested by  the Bank for purposes of compliance with applicable “know your customer” and anti-money-laundering  rules and regulations, including, without limitation, the PATRIOT Act and the Beneficial Ownership  Regulation.  9.24 Flood and Other Insurance.    If at any time any portion of any structure on the Property is insurable against casualty by flood and is  located in a Special Flood Hazard Area under the Flood Insurance Laws, as amended, maintain a flood  insurance policy on the structure and the personal property owned by the Borrower located within the  structure and acting as collateral under this Agreement, in form and amount acceptable to the Bank but in  no amount less than the amount sufficient to meet the requirements of the Flood Insurance Laws as such  

 

22  CHAR1\1841012v6  requirements may from time to time be in effect.  In addition, the Borrower shall maintain such other  insurance as the Bank may require to comply with the Bank’s regular requirements and practices in  similar transactions.  For the purposes of this paragraph, “Property” means the real and personal property conveyed and  encumbered by the Mortgage.  9.25 Inspections and Appraisals of Real Property.    Upon reasonable notice, allow the Bank and its agents to visit the real property collateral during normal  business hours for the purpose of inspecting the real property and conducting appraisals, and deliver to  the Bank any financial or other information concerning the real property as the Bank may request.  9.26 Indemnity Regarding Use of Real Property.    Indemnify, defend with counsel acceptable to the Bank, and hold the Bank harmless from and against all  liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs and expenses (including all legal fees and expenses of Bank's  counsel) arising out of or resulting from the construction of any improvements on the real property  collateral, or the ownership, operation, or use of the real property collateral, whether such claims are  based on theories of derivative liability, comparative negligence or otherwise.  The Borrower's obligations  to the Bank under this Paragraph shall survive termination of this Agreement and repayment of the  Borrower's obligations to the Bank under this Agreement, and shall also survive as unsecured obligations  after any acquisition by the Bank of the real property collateral or any part of it by foreclosure or any other  means.  9.27 Hedging.    Not enter into any hedging contracts for speculative purposes. 9.28 Evidence of Water Availability.    At such times as the Bank may request, deliver to the Bank a certificate of the Borrower stating that, to  the Borrower’s knowledge, the amount of water available and projected to be available is sufficient to  conduct operations as described in the Borrower's most recent budget(s). 9.29 Appraisals.    Allow the Bank to appraise the Borrower’s growing crops and inventory at such intervals as the Bank may  reasonably require.  9.30 Lien Rights.    Not waive any of the Borrower's lien rights with respect to the Borrower’s crops or other farm products.  9.31 Compliance with Environmental Requirements.    With regard to the Borrower's property, activities, or operations, comply in all material respects with the  orders or directions issued by any governmental authority relating to health, safety, the environment, or  any hazardous substances including those orders or directives requiring the investigation, clean-up, or  removal of hazardous substances, except where such noncompliance could not reasonably be expected  to have a Material Adverse Effect. 9.32 Further Assurances.   

 

23  CHAR1\1841012v6  At any time upon request of the Bank, promptly execute and deliver any and all further instruments and  documents and take all such other action as the Bank may deem necessary or desirable to maintain in  favor of the Bank, liens and insurance rights on the collateral required to be delivered hereby that are duly  perfected in accordance with the requirements hereof, all other documents executed in connection  herewith and all applicable laws.  10. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES  10.1 Indemnity Regarding Hazardous Substances.    The Borrower agrees to indemnify and hold the Bank harmless from and against all liabilities, claims,  actions, damages, costs and expenses (including sums paid in settlement of claims and all consultant,  expert and legal fees and expenses of the Bank's counsel) or loss directly or indirectly arising out of or  resulting from any of the following:  (a) Any hazardous substance being present at any time, whether before, during or after any  construction, in or around any part of the real property collateral securing this Agreement (the  "Real Property"), or in the soil, groundwater or soil vapor on or under the Real Property, including  those incurred in connection with any investigation of site conditions or any clean-up, remedial,  removal or restoration work, or any resulting damages or injuries to the person or property of any  third parties or to any natural resources.  (b) Any use, generation, manufacture, production, storage, release, threatened release, discharge,  disposal or presence of a hazardous substance.  This indemnity will apply whether the hazardous  substance is on, under or about any of the Borrower's property or operations or property leased  to the Borrower, whether or not the property has been taken by the Bank as collateral.  Upon demand by the Bank, the Borrower will defend any investigation, action or proceeding alleging the  presence of any hazardous substance in any such location, which affects the Real Property or which is  brought or commenced against the Bank, whether alone or together with the Borrower or any other  person, all at the Borrower's own cost and by counsel to be approved by the Bank in the exercise of its  reasonable judgment.  In the alternative, the Bank may elect to conduct its own defense at the expense of  the Borrower.  The Borrower's obligations to the Bank under this Article, except the obligation to give  notices to the Bank, shall survive termination of this Agreement, repayment of the Borrower's obligations  to the Bank under this Agreement, and foreclosure of the deed of trust or mortgage encumbering the Real  Property or similar proceedings. 10.2 Representation and Warranty Regarding Hazardous Substances.    The Borrower represents and warrants that to its knowledge, no hazardous substance has been disposed  of or released or otherwise exists in, on, under or onto the Real Property, except as the Borrower has  disclosed to the Bank in writing prior to the date of this Agreement.  10.3 Compliance Regarding Hazardous Substances.    The Borrower has complied, and will comply and cause all occupants of the Real Property to comply, with  all current and future laws, regulations and ordinances or other requirements of any governmental  authority relating to or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning protection of health or the  environment or hazardous substances (“Environmental Laws”), except where such noncompliance could  not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.  The Borrower shall promptly, at the  Borrower’s sole cost and expense, take all reasonable actions with respect to any hazardous substances  or other environmental condition at, on, or under the Real Property necessary to (i) comply with all  applicable Environmental Laws; (ii) allow continued use, occupation or operation of the Real Property; or  (iii) maintain the fair market value of the Real Property.  The Borrower acknowledges that hazardous  substances may permanently and materially impair the value and use of the Real Property. 

 

24  CHAR1\1841012v6  10.4 Notices Regarding Hazardous Substances.    Until full repayment of the loan, the Borrower will promptly notify the Bank in writing if it knows, suspects  or believes there may be any hazardous substance in or around the Real Property, or in the soil,  groundwater or soil vapor on or under the Real Property, or that the Borrower or the Real Property is  subject to any threatened or pending investigation by any governmental agency under any current or  future law, regulation or ordinance pertaining to any hazardous substance, that could reasonably be  expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. 10.5 Site Visits, Observations and Testing.    The Bank and its agents and representatives will have the right during normal business hours, after giving  reasonable notice to the Borrower, to enter and visit the Real Property and any other locations where any  personal property collateral securing this Agreement is located, for the purposes of observing the Real  Property and the personal property collateral and (if the Bank has reasonable cause to believe that there  has been any violation of Environmental Laws at the Real Property), taking and removing environmental  samples, and conducting tests on any part of the Real Property.  The Bank shall not perform any invasive  testing in the Real Property without the Borrower’s prior written consent and, if such consent is granted,  will share the results of such test with the Borrower.  The Borrower shall reimburse the Bank on demand  for the costs of any such environmental investigation and testing.  The Bank will make reasonable efforts  during any site visit, observation or testing conducted pursuant to this paragraph to avoid interfering with  the Borrower’s use of the Real Property and the personal property collateral.  The Bank is under no duty,  however, to visit or observe the Real Property or the personal property collateral or to conduct tests, and  any such acts by the Bank will be solely for the purposes of protecting the Bank's security and preserving  the Bank's rights under this Agreement.  No site visit, observation or testing or any report or findings  made as a result thereof (“Environmental Report”) (i) will result in a waiver of any default of the Borrower;  (ii) impose any liability on the Bank; or (iii) be a representation or warranty of any kind regarding the Real  Property or the personal property collateral (including its condition or value or compliance with any laws)  or the Environmental Report (including its accuracy or completeness).  In the event the Bank has a duty  or obligation under applicable laws, regulations or other requirements to disclose an Environmental  Report to the Borrower or any other party, the Borrower authorizes the Bank to make such a disclosure.   The Bank may also disclose an Environmental Report to any regulatory authority, and to any other parties  as necessary or appropriate in the Bank’s judgment.  The Borrower further understands and agrees that  any Environmental Report or other information regarding a site visit, observation or testing that is  disclosed to the Borrower by the Bank or its agents and representatives is to be evaluated (including any  reporting or other disclosure obligations of the Borrower) by the Borrower without advice or assistance  from the Bank.  10.6 Unsecured Obligation.    Notwithstanding any provision in the deed of trust or mortgage encumbering the Real Property, the  Borrower's obligations to the Bank under this Article are not secured by the Real Property. 10.7 Definition of Hazardous Substances.    "Hazardous substance" means any substance, material or waste that is or becomes designated or  regulated as "toxic," "hazardous," "pollutant," or "contaminant" or a similar designation or regulation under  any current or future federal, state or local law (whether under common law, statute, regulation or  otherwise) or judicial or administrative interpretation of such, including without limitation petroleum or  natural gas. 11. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES  If any of the following events of default occurs (each, an “Event of Default”), the Bank may do one or  more of the following without prior notice except as required by law or expressly agreed in writing by  

 

25  CHAR1\1841012v6  Bank: declare the Borrower in default, stop making any additional credit available to the Borrower, and  require the Borrower to repay its entire debt immediately.  If an event which, with notice or the passage of  time, will constitute an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Bank has no obligation to  make advances or extend additional credit under this Agreement.  In addition, if any Event of Default  occurs, the Bank shall have all rights, powers and remedies available under any instruments and  agreements required by or executed in connection with this Agreement, as well as all rights and remedies  available at law or in equity.  If an Event of Default occurs under the paragraph entitled  “Bankruptcy/Receivers,” below with respect to the Borrower, then the entire debt outstanding under this  Agreement will automatically be due immediately.  11.1 Failure to Pay.    The Borrower fails to make a payment under this Agreement within three (3) days after the date when  due. 11.2 Other Bank Agreements.    (a)        (i) Any default beyond applicable notice and cure periods occurs under any other document  executed or delivered in connection with this Agreement, including without limitation, any note,  subordination agreement, mortgage or other collateral agreement; (ii) the Borrower purports to revoke or  disavow any collateral agreement provided in connection with this Agreement; (iii) any representation or  warranty made by the Borrower is false in any material respect when made or deemed to be made; or (iv)  any default beyond applicable notice and cure periods occurs under any other agreement the Borrower  has with the Bank or any affiliate of the Bank.  11.3 Cross-default.    Any default occurs under any agreement in connection with any credit the Borrower has obtained from  anyone else or which the Borrower has guaranteed if the default is not cured within thirty (30) days,  provided, however, that such obligation is in excess of $10,000,000 and any cure period applicable  thereto has expired.  11.4 False Information.    The Borrower has given the Bank false or misleading information or representations.  11.5 Bankruptcy/Receivers.    The Borrower files a bankruptcy petition, a bankruptcy petition is filed against the Borrower (and such  involuntary petition is not stayed or dismissed within sixty (60) days of its commencement), or the  Borrower makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or a receiver or similar official is  appointed for a substantial portion of the Borrower’s business; or the business is terminated, or the  Borrower is liquidated or dissolved.    11.6 Lien Priority.    The Bank fails to have an enforceable first lien (except for any prior liens to which the Bank has  consented in writing) on or security interest in any property given as security for this Agreement.  11.7 Judgments.    Any judgments or arbitration award are entered against the Borrower that are not fully-covered by  insurance policies as to which coverage has not been denied; provided, however, (i) such judgments or  arbitration awards involve debts or claims against the Borrower in excess of $10,000,000, and (i) either  (a) enforcement proceedings are commenced by any creditor upon such judgment or award, or (b) there  

 

26  CHAR1\1841012v6  is a period of thirty (30) consecutive days during which a stay of enforcement of such judgment or award,  by reason of a pending appeal or otherwise, is not in effect.  11.8 Material Adverse Change.    A material adverse change occurs in the Borrower’s business condition (financial or otherwise),  operations or properties, or ability to repay its obligations as contemplated hereunder or under any  document executed in connection with this Agreement.  11.9 Government Action.    Any government authority takes action that results in a material impairment in the rights of the Bank in  any collateral required hereunder or proceeds thereto or that could have a Material Adverse Effect.  11.10 ERISA Plans.    A reportable event occurs under Section 4043(c) of ERISA, or any Plan termination (or commencement of  proceedings to terminate a Plan) or the full or partial withdrawal from a Plan under Section 4041 or 4042  of ERISA occurs, if such event or events could reasonably be expected, in the judgment of the Bank, to  have a Material Adverse Effect.  11.11 Covenants.    Any default in the performance of or compliance with any obligation, agreement or other provision  contained in this Agreement (other than those specifically described as an Event of Default in this Article).  If the breach is capable of being remedied, the breach will not be considered an Event of Default for a  period of thirty (30) days after the date of the breach.  11.12 Forfeiture.  A judicial or nonjudicial forfeiture or seizure proceeding is commenced by a government authority and  remains pending with respect to any property of Borrower or any part thereof, on the grounds that the  property or any part thereof had been used to commit or facilitate the commission of a criminal offense by  any person, including any tenant, pursuant to any law, including under the Controlled Substances Act or  the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act, regardless of whether or not the property shall become subject to  forfeiture or seizure in connection therewith.  11.13 PEF Lease.  The PEF Lease expires or has otherwise been terminated and the Borrower has not entered into a new  lease with respect to the property subject to the PEF Lease with a tenant reasonably acceptable to the  Bank within ninety (90) days from such expiration or termination.  11.14 Conservation Easement.  The Borrower defaults beyond applicable notice and cure periods with the terms of any conservation  easement affecting any of the real property collateral securing its obligations under this Agreement.  11.15 Water Quality/Amount.  The Borrower's water is or is projected to be insufficient in amount or unsuitable in quality to conduct  operations as described in the Borrower's most recent budget submitted to and accepted by the Bank and  the Borrower elects not to purchase water to cure such insufficiency. 

 

27  CHAR1\1841012v6  12. ENFORCING THIS AGREEMENT; MISCELLANEOUS  12.1 GAAP.    Except as otherwise stated in this Agreement, all financial information provided to the Bank and all  financial covenants will be made under generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied.  If at any time any change in GAAP would affect the computation of any financial ratio or requirement set  forth herein, and either the Borrower or the Bank shall so request, the Borrower and the Bank shall  negotiate in good faith to amend such ratio or requirement to preserve the original intent thereof in light of  such change in GAAP; provided that, until so amended, (i) such ratio or requirement shall continue to be  computed in accordance with GAAP prior to such change therein and (ii) the Borrower shall provide to the  Bank financial statements and other documents required under this Agreement or as reasonably  requested hereunder setting forth a reconciliation between calculations of such ratio or requirement made  before and after giving effect to such change in GAAP.  12.2 Governing Law.   Except to the extent that any law of the United States may apply, this Agreement  shall be governed and  interpreted according to the laws of California (the “Governing Law State”), without regard to any choice  of law, rules or principles to the contrary.  Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit or  otherwise affect any rights or remedies of the Bank under federal law.  12.3 Venue and Jurisdiction.  The Borrower agrees that any action or suit against the Bank arising out of or relating to this Agreement  shall be filed in federal court or state court located in the Governing Law State.  The Borrower agrees that  the Bank shall not be deemed to have waived its rights to enforce this section by filing an action or suit  against the Borrower in a venue outside of the Governing Law State.  If the Bank does commence an  action or suit arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Borrower agrees that the case may be filed  in federal court or state court in the Governing Law State.  The Bank reserves the right to commence an  action or suit in any other jurisdiction where the Borrower or any Collateral has any presence or is  located.  The Borrower consents to personal jurisdiction and venue in such forum selected by the Bank  and waives any right to contest jurisdiction and venue and the convenience of any such forum.  The  provisions of this section are material inducements to the Bank’s acceptance of this Agreement.  12.4 Successors and Assigns.    This Agreement is binding on the Borrower's and the Bank's successors and assignees.  The Borrower  agrees that it may not assign this Agreement without the Bank's prior consent.  The Bank may sell  participations in or assign this loan and the related Loan Documents, and may exchange information  about the Borrower (including, without limitation, any information regarding any hazardous substances)  with actual or potential participants or assignees.  If a participation is sold or the loan is assigned, the  purchaser will have the right of set-off against the Borrower as set forth herein. 12.5 Dispute Resolution Provision.  This paragraph, including the subparagraphs below, is referred to as the “Dispute Resolution Provision.”   The Bank and the Borrower (and any other party to this Agreement) agree that this Dispute Resolution  Provision is a material inducement for their entering into this Agreement.  (a) Scope.  This Dispute Resolution Provision concerns the resolution of any disputes, controversies,  claims, counterclaims, allegations of liability, theories of damage, or defenses (collectively,  a  “Claim” or “Claims”) between the Bank, on the one hand, and the Borrower, on the other hand  (each side being, for the purposes of this Dispute Resolution Provision, a “Party” and the two  

 

28  CHAR1\1841012v6  sides together being the “Parties”), regardless of whether based on federal, state, or local law,  statute, ordinance, regulation, contract, common law, or any other source, and regardless of  whether foreseen or unforeseen, suspected or unsuspected, or fixed or contingent at the time of  this Agreement, including but not limited to Claims that arise out of or relate to: (i) this Agreement  (including any renewals, extensions or modifications); or (ii) any document related to this  Agreement.  For the purposes of this Dispute Resolution Provision only, the terms “Bank” or Party  or Parties (to the extent referring to or including the Bank) shall include any parent corporation,  subsidiary or affiliate of the Bank.  (b) Judicial Reference.  Any Claim brought by any Party in a California state court shall be resolved  by a general reference to a referee (or a panel of referees) as provided in California Code of Civil  Procedure Section 638.  The referee (or presiding referee of the panel) shall be a retired Judge or  Justice of the California state court system.  The referee(s) shall be selected by mutual written  agreement of the parties.  If the parties do not agree, the referee(s) shall be selected by the  Presiding Judge of the Court (or his or her representative) as provided in California Code of Civil  Procedure Section 640.  The referee(s) shall hear and determine all issues relating to the Claim,  whether of fact or of law, and shall do so in accordance with the laws of the Governing Law State  and the California rules of evidence and civil procedure, and shall report a statement of decision.   The referee(s) shall be empowered to enter equitable as well as legal relief, provide all temporary  or provisional remedies, enter equitable and legal orders that will be binding on the parties, and  rule on any motion which would be authorized in court litigation, including without limitation  motions to dismiss, for summary judgment, or for summary adjudication.  The referee(s) shall  award legal fees and costs (including the fees of the referee(s)) relating to the judicial reference  proceeding, and to any related litigation or arbitration, in accordance with the terms of this  Agreement.  The award that results from the decision of the referee(s) shall be entered as a  judgment in the court that appointed the referee(s), in accordance with the provisions of California  Code of Civil Procedure Sections 644(a).  Pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure  Sections 645, the parties reserve the right to seek appellate review of any judgment or order,  including but not limited to, orders pertaining to class certification, to the same extent permitted in  a court of law.  (c) Arbitration Provisions.  The Parties agree that judicial reference pursuant to Subsection (b) above  is the preferred method of dispute resolution of all Claims, when available.  The Parties therefore  agree that injunctive relief, including a temporary restraining order, without the posting of any  bond or security, shall be appropriate to enjoin the prosecution of any arbitration proceeding  where the Claims at issue become subject to (and as long as they remain subject to) judicial  reference pursuant to Subsection (b) above, provided that a Party moves for such relief within  thirty (30) days of its receipt of a demand for arbitration of a Claim.  However, with respect to any  Claim brought in a forum other than a California state court, or brought in a California state court  but judicial reference pursuant to Subsection (b) above is not available or enforced by the court,  the arbitration provisions in this Subsection (c) (collectively, the “Arbitration Provisions”) shall  apply to the Claim.  In addition, if either of the Parties serves demand for arbitration of a Claim in  accordance with these Arbitration Provisions, and the other Party does not move to enjoin the  arbitration proceeding within thirty (30) days of receipt of the demand, the right to judicial  reference shall be waived and the Claim shall remain subject to these Arbitration Provisions  thereafter.  The inclusion of these Arbitration Provisions in this Agreement shall not otherwise be  deemed as any limitation or waiver of the judicial reference provisions.  The Arbitration Provisions  are as follows:  (i) For any Claim for which these Arbitration Provisions apply (as defined in the immediately  preceding paragraph), the Parties agree that at the request of any Party to this  Agreement, such Claim shall be resolved by binding arbitration.  The Claims shall be  governed by the laws of the Governing Law State without regard to its conflicts of law  principles.  The Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1 et seq. (the “Act”), shall apply to  the construction, interpretation, and enforcement of these Arbitration Provisions, as well  as to the confirmation of or appeal from any arbitration award.  

 

29  CHAR1\1841012v6  (ii) Arbitration proceedings will be determined in accordance with the Act, the then-current  Commercial Finance rules and procedures of the American Arbitration Association or any  successor thereof (“AAA”) (or any successor rules for arbitration of financial services  disputes), and the terms of these Arbitration Provisions.  In the event of any  inconsistency, the terms of these Arbitration Provisions shall control.  The arbitration shall  be administered by the Parties and not the AAA and shall be conducted, unless  otherwise required by law, at a location selected solely by the Bank in any U.S. state  where real or tangible personal property collateral for this credit is located or where the  Borrower has a place of business.  If there is no such state, the Bank shall select a  location in the Governing Law State.  (iii) If aggregate Claims are One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) or less:  (A) All issues shall be heard and determined by one neutral arbitrator.  The arbitrator  shall have experience with commercial financial services disputes and, if  possible, prior judicial experience, and shall be selected pursuant to the AAA  “Arbitrator Select: List and Appointment” process, to be initiated by the Bank.  If  the AAA “Arbitrator Select: List and Appointment” process is unavailable, the  Bank shall initiate any successor process offered by the AAA or a similar process  offered by any other nationally recognized alternative dispute resolution  organization.  (B) Unless the arbitrator has a dispositive motion under advisement or unforeseeable  and unavoidable conflicts arise (as determined by the arbitrator), all arbitration  hearings shall commence within ninety (90) days of the appointment of the  arbitrator, and under any circumstances the award of the arbitrator shall be  issued within one hundred twenty (120) days of the appointment of the arbitrator.  (C) A Party shall be entitled to take no more than two (2) fact depositions, one or  both of which may be taken in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(6), plus  depositions of any experts designated by the other Party, each of seven (7)  hours or less, during pre-hearing discovery.  (D) There shall be no written discovery requests except a Party may serve document  requests on the other Party not to exceed twenty (20) in number, including  subparts.  The requests shall be served within forty-five (45) days of the  appointment of the arbitrator and shall be responded to within twenty-one (21)  days of service.  (iv) If aggregate Claims exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000):  (A) The issues shall be heard and determined by one neutral arbitrator selected as  above unless either Party requests that all issues be heard and determined by  three (3) neutral arbitrators.  In that event, each Party shall select an arbitrator  with experience with commercial financial services disputes, and the two  arbitrators shall select a third arbitrator, who shall have prior judicial experience.   If the arbitrators cannot agree, the third arbitrator shall be selected pursuant to  the AAA “Arbitrator Select: List and Appointment” process, to be initiated by the  Bank.  (B) Unless the arbitrator(s) have a dispositive motion under advisement or other  good cause is shown (as determined by the arbitrator(s)), all arbitration hearings  shall commence within one hundred twenty (120) days of the appointment of the  arbitrator(s), and under any circumstances the award of the arbitrator(s) shall be  

 

30  CHAR1\1841012v6  issued within one hundred eighty (180) days of the appointment of the  arbitrator(s).  (C) A Party shall be entitled to take no more than five (5) fact depositions, one or  more of which may be taken in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(6), plus  depositions of any experts designated by the other Party, each of seven (7)  hours or less, during pre-hearing discovery.  (D) There shall be no written discovery requests except a Party may serve document  requests on the other Party not to exceed thirty (30) in number, including  subparts.  The requests shall be served within forty-five (45) days of the  appointment of the arbitrator(s) and shall be responded to within twenty-one (21)  days of service.  (v) Where a Party intends to rely upon the testimony of an expert on an issue for which the  Party bears the burden of proof, the expert(s) must be disclosed within thirty (30) days  following the appointment of the arbitrator(s), including a written report in accordance with  Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2)(B).  The arbitrator(s) shall exclude any expert not disclosed  strictly in accordance herewith.  The other Party shall have the right within thirty (30) days  thereafter to take the deposition of the expert(s) (upon payment of the expert’s  reasonable fees for the in-deposition time), and to identify rebuttal expert(s), including a  written report in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2)(B).   (vi) The arbitrator(s) shall consider and rule on motions by the Parties to dismiss for failure to  state a claim; to compel; and for summary judgment, in a manner substantively  consistent with the corresponding Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.  The arbitrator(s)  shall enforce the “Apex” doctrine with regard to requested depositions of high-ranking  executives of both Parties.  The arbitrator(s) shall exclude any Claim not asserted within  thirty (30) days following the demand for arbitration.  This shall not prevent a Party from  revising the calculation of damages on any existing theory.  All discovery shall close at  least one (1) week before any scheduled hearing date, and all hearing exhibits shall have  been exchanged by the same deadline or they shall not be given weight by the  arbitrator(s).  (vii) The arbitrator(s) will give effect to applicable statutes of limitation in determining any  Claim and shall dismiss the Claim if it is barred by the statutes of limitation.  For purposes  of the application of any statutes of limitation, the service of a written demand for  arbitration or counterclaim pursuant to the Notices provision of this Agreement is the  equivalent of the filing of a lawsuit.  At the request of any Party made at any time,  including at confirmation of an award, the resolution of a statutes of limitation defense to  any Claim shall be decided de novo by a court of competent jurisdiction rather than by  the arbitrator(s).  Otherwise, any dispute concerning these Arbitration Provisions or  whether a Claim is arbitrable shall be determined by the arbitrator(s), except as otherwise  set forth in this Dispute Resolution Provision.  (viii) The arbitrator(s) shall have the power to award legal fees and costs relating to the  arbitration proceeding and any related litigation or arbitration, pursuant to the terms of  this Agreement.  The arbitrator(s) shall provide a written statement of reasons for the  award.  The arbitration award may be submitted to any court having jurisdiction to be  confirmed and have judgment entered and enforced.  (ix) The filing of a court action is not intended to constitute a waiver of the right of any Party,  including the suing Party, thereafter to require submittal of the Claims to arbitration,  unless the Party fails to make such demand for arbitration within ninety (90) days  following the filing of the court action.  

 

31  CHAR1\1841012v6  (x) The arbitration proceedings shall be private.  All documents, transcripts, and filings  received by any Party shall not be disclosed by the recipient to any third parties other  than attorneys, accountants, auditors, and financial advisors acting in the course of their  representation, or as otherwise ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.  Any award  also shall be kept confidential, although this specific requirement shall be void once the  award must be submitted to a court for enforcement.  The Parties agree that injunctive  relief, including a temporary restraining order, from a trial court is the appropriate relief for  breach of this paragraph, and they waive any security or the posting of a bond as a  requirement for obtaining such relief.  (d) Self-Help.  This Dispute Resolution Provision does not limit the right of any Party to: (i) exercise  self-help remedies, such as but not limited to, setoff; (ii) initiate judicial or non-judicial foreclosure  against any real or personal property collateral; (iii) exercise any judicial or power of sale rights;  or (iv) act in a court of law to obtain an interim remedy, such as but not limited to, injunctive relief,  writ of possession or appointment of a receiver, or additional or supplementary remedies.  (e) Class Action Waiver.  Any arbitration or court trial (whether before a judge or jury or pursuant to  judicial reference) of any Claim will take place on an individual basis without resort to any form of  class or representative action (the “Class Action Waiver”).  THE CLASS ACTION WAIVER  PRECLUDES ANY PARTY FROM PARTICIPATING IN OR BEING REPRESENTED IN ANY  CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION REGARDING A CLAIM.  Regardless of anything else  in this Dispute Resolution Provision, the validity and effect of the Class Action Waiver may be  determined only by a court or referee and not by an arbitrator.  The Parties to this Agreement  acknowledge that the Class Action Waiver is material and essential to the arbitration of any  disputes between the Parties and is nonseverable from the agreement to arbitrate Claims.  If the  Class Action Waiver is limited, voided or found unenforceable, then the Parties’ agreement to  arbitrate shall be null and void with respect to such proceeding, subject to the right to appeal the  limitation or invalidation of the Class Action Waiver.  THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE AND  AGREE THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL A CLASS ACTION BE ARBITRATED. (f) Jury Waiver.  By agreeing to judicial reference or binding arbitration, the parties irrevocably and  voluntarily waive any right they may have to a trial by jury as permitted by law in respect of any  Claim.  Furthermore, without intending in any way to limit the provisions hereof, to the extent any  Claim is not submitted to judicial reference or arbitration, the parties irrevocably and voluntarily  waive any right they may have to a trial by jury to the extent permitted by law in respect of such  Claim.  This waiver of jury trial shall remain in effect even if the Class Action Waiver is limited,  voided or found unenforceable.  WHETHER THE CLAIM IS DECIDED BY JUDICIAL  REFERENCE, BY ARBITRATION, OR BY TRIAL BY A JUDGE, THE PARTIES AGREE AND  UNDERSTAND THAT THE EFFECT OF THIS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVISION IS THAT  THEY ARE GIVING UP THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY  LAW.  EACH PARTY HERETO (i) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR  ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PERSON HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE,  THAT SUCH OTHER PERSON WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO  ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE OTHER  PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE  OTHER DOCUMENTS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE  MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION AND (iii) CERTIFIES THAT  THIS WAIVER IS KNOWINGLY, WILLINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY MADE.  12.6 Severability; Waivers.    If any part of this Agreement is not enforceable, the rest of the Agreement may be enforced.  The Bank  retains all rights, even if it makes a loan after default.  If the Bank waives a default, it may enforce a later  default.  Any consent or waiver under this Agreement must be in writing.   

 

32  CHAR1\1841012v6  12.7 Expenses.    (a) The Borrower shall pay to the Bank immediately upon demand the full amount of all payments,  advances, charges, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, expended or  incurred by the Bank in connection with (i) the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and  any related agreements, the Bank's continued administration of this Agreement and such related  agreements, and the preparation of any amendments and waivers related to this Agreement or  such related agreements, (ii) filing, recording and search fees, appraisal fees, field examination  fees, title report fees, and documentation fees with respect to any collateral and books and  records of the Borrower, (iii) the Bank's costs or losses arising from any changes in law which are  allocated to this Agreement or any credit outstanding under this Agreement, and (iv) costs or  expenses required to be paid by the Borrower that are paid, incurred or advanced by the Bank.   (b) The Borrower will indemnify and hold the Bank harmless from any loss, liability, damages,  judgments, and costs of any kind relating to or arising directly or indirectly out of (i) this  Agreement or any document required hereunder, (ii) any credit extended or committed by the  Bank to the Borrower hereunder, and (iii) any litigation or proceeding related to or arising out of  this Agreement, any such document, or any such credit, including, without limitation, any act  resulting from (A) the Bank complying with instructions the Bank reasonably believes are made  by any Authorized Individual and (B) the Bank’s reliance on any Communication executed using  an Electronic Signature, or in the form of an Electronic Record, that the Bank reasonably believes  is made by any Authorized Individual.  This paragraph will survive this Agreement's termination,  and will benefit the Bank and its officers, employees, and agents. (c) The Borrower shall reimburse the Bank for any reasonable costs and attorneys' fees incurred by  the Bank in connection with (a) the enforcement or preservation of the Bank's rights and  remedies and/or the collection of any obligations of the Borrower which become due to the Bank  and in connection with any "workout" or restructuring, and (b) the prosecution or defense of any  action in any way related to this Agreement, the credit provided hereunder or any related  agreements, including without limitation, any action for declaratory relief, whether incurred at the  trial or appellate level, in an arbitration proceeding or otherwise, and including any of the  foregoing incurred in connection with any bankruptcy proceeding (including without limitation, any  adversary proceeding, contested matter or motion brought by the Bank or any other person)  relating to the Borrower or any other person or entity.  12.8 Set-Off.  Upon and after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, (a) the Borrower  hereby authorizes the Bank at any time without notice and whether or not the Bank shall have declared  any amount owing by the Borrower to be due and payable, to set off against, and to apply to the payment  of, the Borrower’s indebtedness and obligations to the Bank under this Agreement and all related  agreements, whether matured or unmatured, fixed or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, any and all  amounts owing by the Bank to the Borrower, and in the case of deposits, whether general or special  (except trust and escrow accounts), time or demand and however evidenced, and (b) pending any such  action, to hold such amounts as collateral to secure such indebtedness and obligations of the Borrower to  the Bank and to return as unpaid for insufficient funds any and all checks and other items drawn against  any deposits so held as the Bank, in its sole discretion, may elect.  The Borrower hereby grants to the  Bank a security interest in all deposits and accounts maintained with the Bank to secure the payment of  all such indebtedness and obligations of the Borrower to the Bank.   12.9 One Agreement.    This Agreement and any related security or other agreements required by this Agreement constitute the  entire agreement between the Borrower and the Bank with respect to each credit subject hereto and  supersede all prior negotiations, communications, discussions and correspondence concerning the  

 

33  CHAR1\1841012v6  subject matter hereof. In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and any other agreements  required by this Agreement, this Agreement will prevail.  12.10 Notices.    Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement or in another agreement between the Bank and the  Borrower, all notices required under this Agreement shall be personally delivered or sent by first class  mail, postage prepaid, or by overnight courier, to the addresses on the signature page of this Agreement,  or sent by facsimile to the fax number(s) listed on the signature page, or to such other addresses as the  Bank and the Borrower may specify from time to time in writing (any such notice a “Written Notice”).   Written Notices shall be effective (i) if mailed, upon the earlier of receipt or five (5) days after deposit in  the U.S. mail, first class, postage prepaid, (ii) if telecopied, when transmitted, or (iii) if hand-delivered, by  courier or otherwise (including telegram, lettergram or mailgram), when delivered.  In lieu of a Written  Notice, notices and/or communications from the Bank to the Borrower may, to the extent permitted by  law, be delivered electronically (i) by transmitting the communication to the electronic address provided  by the Borrower or to such other electronic address as the Borrower may specify from time to time in  writing, or (ii) by posting the communication on a website and sending the Borrower a notice to the  Borrower’s postal address or electronic address telling the Borrower that the communication has been  posted, its location, and providing instructions on how to view it (any such notice, an “Electronic Notice”).   Electronic Notices shall be effective when the communication, or a notice advising of its posting to a  website, is sent to the Borrower’s electronic address.  12.11 Headings.    Article and paragraph headings are for reference only and shall not affect the interpretation or meaning of  any provisions of this Agreement.  12.12 Borrower Information; Reporting to Credit Bureaus.    The Borrower authorizes the Bank at any time to verify or check any information given by the Borrower to  the Bank, check the Borrower’s credit references, verify employment, and obtain credit reports and other  credit bureau information from time to time in connection with the administration, servicing and collection  of the loans under this Agreement.  The Borrower agrees that the Bank shall have the right at all times to  disclose and report to credit reporting agencies and credit rating agencies such information pertaining to  the Borrower as is consistent with the Bank's policies and practices from time to time in effect.  12.13 Customary Advertising Material.  The Borrower consents to the publication by the Bank of customary advertising material relating to the  transactions contemplated hereby using the name, product photographs, logo or trademark of the  Borrower.  12.14 Acknowledgement Regarding Any Supported QFCs.  To the extent that this Agreement and any document executed in connection with this Agreement  (collectively, “Loan Documents”) provide support, through a guarantee or otherwise, for any Swap  Contract or any other agreement or instrument that is a QFC (such support, “QFC Credit Support”, and  each such QFC, a “Supported QFC”), the parties acknowledge and agree as follows with respect to the  resolution power of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act  and Title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (together with the  regulations promulgated thereunder, the “U.S. Special Resolution Regimes”) in respect of such  Supported QFC and QFC Credit Support (with the provisions below applicable notwithstanding that the  Loan Documents and any Supported QFC may in fact be stated to be governed by the laws of the  Governing Law State and/or of the United States or any other state of the United States):   

 

34  CHAR1\1841012v6  (a) In the event a Covered Entity that is party to a Supported QFC (each, a “Covered Party”)  becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, the transfer of such  Supported QFC and the benefit of such QFC Credit Support (and any interest and obligation in or  under such Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support, and any rights in property securing  such Supported QFC or such QFC Credit Support) from such Covered Party will be effective to  the same extent as the transfer would be effective under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if  the Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support (and any such interest, obligation and rights in  property) were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. In the  event a Covered Party or a BHC Act Affiliate of a Covered Party becomes subject to a proceeding  under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, Default Rights under the Loan Documents that might  otherwise apply to such Supported QFC or any QFC Credit Support that may be exercised  against such Covered Party are permitted to be exercised to no greater extent than such Default  Rights could be exercised under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the Supported QFC and  the Loan Documents were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United  States.    (b) As used in this paragraph, the following terms have the following meanings:  “BHC Act Affiliate” of a party means an “affiliate” (as such term is defined under, and interpreted  in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 1841(k)) of such party.  “Covered Entity” means any of the following:  (i) a “covered entity” as that term is defined in, and  interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 252.82(b); (ii) a “covered bank” as that term is defined  in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 47.3(b); or (iii) a “covered FSI” as that term is  defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 382.2(b).  “Default Right” has the meaning assigned to that term in, and shall be interpreted in accordance  with, 12 C.F.R. §§ 252.81, 47.2 or 382.1, as applicable.  “QFC” has the meaning assigned to the term “qualified financial contract” in, and shall be  interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 5390(c)(8)(D).  “Swap Contract” means (a) any and all rate swap transactions, basis swaps, credit derivative  transactions, forward rate transactions, commodity swaps, commodity options, forward  commodity contracts, equity or equity index swaps or options, bond or bond price or bond index  swaps or options or forward bond or forward bond price or forward bond index transactions,  interest rate options, forward foreign exchange transactions, cap transactions, floor transactions,  collar transactions, currency swap transactions, cross-currency rate swap transactions, currency  options, spot contracts, or any other similar transactions or any combination of any of the  foregoing (including any options to enter into any of the foregoing), whether or not any such  transaction is governed by or subject to any master agreement, and (b) any and all transactions  of any kind, and the related confirmations, which are subject to the terms and conditions of, or  governed by, any form of master agreement published by the International Swaps and  Derivatives Association, Inc., any International Foreign Exchange Master Agreement, or any  other master agreement (any such master agreement, together with any related schedules, a  “Master Agreement”), including any such obligations or liabilities under any Master Agreement.  12.15 Amendments.  This Agreement may only be amended by a writing signed by the parties hereto; which, to the extent  expressly agreed to by the Bank in its discretion, may include being amended by an Electronic Record  signed by the parties hereto using Electronic Signatures pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.  12.16 Electronic Records and Signatures.  

 

35  CHAR1\1841012v6  This Agreement and any document, amendment, approval, consent, information, notice, certificate,  request, statement, disclosure or authorization related to this Agreement (each a “Communication”),  including Communications required to be in writing, may, if agreed by the Bank, be in the form of an  Electronic Record and may be executed using Electronic Signatures, including, without limitation,  facsimile and/or .pdf.  The Borrower agrees that any Electronic Signature (including, without limitation,  facsimile or .pdf) on or associated with any Communication shall be valid and binding on the Borrower to  the same extent as a manual, original signature, and that any Communication entered into by Electronic  Signature, will constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Borrower enforceable against the  Borrower in accordance with the terms thereof to the same extent as if a manually executed original  signature was delivered to the Bank.  Any Communication may be executed in as many counterparts as  necessary or convenient, including both paper and electronic counterparts, but all such counterparts are  one and the same Communication.  For the avoidance of doubt, the authorization under this paragraph  may include, without limitation, use or acceptance by the Bank of a manually signed paper  Communication which has been converted into electronic form (such as scanned into PDF format), or an  electronically signed Communication converted into another format, for transmission, delivery and/or  retention.  The Bank may, at its option, create one or more copies of any Communication in the form of an  imaged Electronic Record (“Electronic Copy”), which shall be deemed created in the ordinary course of  the Bank’s business, and destroy the original paper document.  All Communications in the form of an  Electronic Record, including an Electronic Copy, shall be considered an original for all purposes, and  shall have the same legal effect, validity and enforceability as a paper record.  Notwithstanding anything  contained herein to the contrary, the Bank is under no obligation to accept an Electronic Signature in any  form or in any format unless expressly agreed to by the Bank pursuant to procedures approved by it;  provided, further, without limiting the foregoing, (a) to the extent the Bank has agreed to accept such  Electronic Signature, the Bank shall be entitled to rely on any such Electronic Signature purportedly given  by or on behalf of the Borrower without further verification and (b) upon the request of the Bank any  Electronic Signature shall be promptly followed by a manually executed, original counterpart.  For  purposes hereof, “Electronic Record” and “Electronic Signature” shall have the meanings assigned to  them, respectively, by 15 USC §7006, as it may be amended from time to time.  12.17 Conversion to Paper Original.  At the Bank’s discretion the authoritative electronic copy of this Agreement ("Authoritative Copy") may be  converted to paper and marked as the original by the Bank (the "Paper Original").  Unless and until the Bank creates a Paper Original, the Authoritative Copy of this Agreement:   (1)  shall at all times reside in a document management system designated by the Bank for the  storage of authoritative copies of electronic records, and   (2)  is held in the ordinary course of business.   In the event the Authoritative Copy is converted to a Paper Original, the parties hereto acknowledge and  agree that:  (1)  the electronic signing of this Agreement also constitutes issuance and delivery of the Paper  Original,   (2)  the electronic signature(s) associated with this Agreement, when affixed to the Paper  Original, constitutes legally valid and binding signatures on the Paper Original, and   (3)  the Borrower’s obligations will be evidenced by the Paper Original after such conversion.  12.18 Price Forecasts.  The Borrower acknowledges that all commodity price forecasts furnished by the Bank to the Borrower  represent the Bank's estimate as to possible future commodity prices.  Actual future prices may vary  greatly from the Bank's projections for many reasons which are not within the Bank's control.  The Bank  makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of any commodity price forecasts prepared by  the Bank.  12.19 No Future Commitment.  

 

36  CHAR1\1841012v6  The Borrower acknowledges that the Bank has made no commitment to extend any additional credit to  the Borrower or to continue the credit provided hereunder after this Agreement expires or is terminated as  provided herein.  12.20 Review of Budgets.  The Borrower has furnished the Bank with information on the Borrower's operations.  Such information  has been used by the Bank in preparing budgets, if any, with respect to the Borrower's operations.  The  Borrower has reviewed and will review any budgets prepared by the Bank with respect to the Borrower  and has determined that all such current budgets are accurate and complete.  With respect to budgets  prepared by the Bank in the future, if any, the Borrower will inform the Bank promptly if any part of any  such budget is inaccurate or incomplete.  The Borrower acknowledges that the Bank is relying on the  accuracy and completeness of all information furnished to the Bank for such budgets in determining the  amount and type of credit to be extended by the Bank to the Borrower.  

 

 

 

Signature Page The Borrower executed this Agreement as of the date stated at the top of the first page. Bank: Bank of America, NA. By: ___________________________________________ Brion Francom, SVP Borrower: Tejon Ranchcorp By:_______________________ Allen E. Lyda, Executi Vice President, Chief Operating Officer Chief Financial Officer, Treasure and Assistant Secretary Prepared by: Moore & Van Allen PLLC Address where notices to Address where notices to the Bank are to be sent: the Borrower are to be sent: Bank of America Tejon Ranchcorp Gateway Village-900 Building 4436 Lebec Road NC1-026-06-06 Lebec, CA 93243 900 W. Trade St Charlotte, NC 28255 California Waiver of Prepayment Right Waiver of Prepayment Right. By its signature below, the Borrower waives any right, under California Civil Code Section 2954.10 or otherwise, to prepay any portion of the outstanding principal balance under this Agreement without a prepayment fee to the extent required above. The Borrower acknowledges that prepayment of the principal balance may result in the Bank incurring additional losses, costs, expenses and liabilities, including lost revenue and lost profits. The Borrower therefore agrees to pay a prepayment fee to the extent described above if any principal amount is prepaid, whether voluntarily or by reason of acceleration, including acceleration upon any sale or other transfer of any interest in the real property collateral. The Borrower further agrees that the Bank’s willingness to offer the interest rate described above to the Borrower is sufficient and independent consideration, given individual weight by the Bank, for this waiver. The Borrower understands that the Bank would not offer such an interest rate to the Borrower absent this waiver. 37 CHAR1\1841012v6 

 

Borrower: Tejon Ranchcorp By:______________________ Allen E. Lyda, Executiv Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary USA Patriot Act Notice. Federal law requires Bank of America, N.A. (the “Bank”) to provide the following notice. The notice is not part of the foregoing agreement or instrument and may not be altered. Please read the notice carefully. (1) USA PATRIOT ACT NOTICE Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account or obtains a loan. The Bank will ask for the Borrower’s legal name, address, tax ID number or social security number and other identifying information. The Bank may also ask for additional information or documentation or take other actions reasonably necessary to verify the identity of the Borrower, guarantors or other related persons. TEJON RANCHCORP CREDIT AGREEMENT 

 

39  CHAR1\1841012v6  SCHEDULE A  FEES  (a) Late Fee.  To the extent permitted by law, the Borrower agrees to pay a late fee in an amount not to exceed four  percent (4%) of any payment that is more than fifteen (15) days late.  The imposition and payment of a  late fee shall not constitute a waiver of the Bank’s rights with respect to the Event of Default.  (b) Returned Payment Fee.    The Bank, in its discretion, may collect from the Borrower a returned payment fee each time a payment is  returned or if there are insufficient funds in the designated account when a payment is attempted through  automatic payment.  (c) Letter of Credit Fees.  Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Borrower agrees to pay to the Bank, the customary issuance,  presentation, amendment and other processing fees, and other standard costs and charges, of the Bank  relating to Letters of Credit as from time to time in effect.  Such customary fees and standard costs and  charges are due and payable on demand and are nonrefundable.  (d) Unused Commitment Fee.    The Borrower agrees to pay a fee on any difference between the Facility No. 1 Commitment and the  amount of credit it actually uses, determined by the daily amount of credit outstanding during the specified  period.  The fee will be calculated at 0.10% per year.  This fee is due on October 1, 2022, and on the first day of each following fiscal quarter until the expiration of the availability period.  

 

40  CHAR1\1841012v6  ANNEX A  LIST OF PLEDGED REAL PROPERTIES  Ranch 1  238-390-06  238-390-14  Ranch 2  241-300-01  241-300-02  241-300-03  241-300-04  241-300-05  241-300-07  241-300-08  241-300-09  241-300-10  241-300-12  241-300-14  241-310-01  241-310-02  241-310-03  241-310-09  241-310-11  241-310-12  241-310-13  241-310-16  241-310-18  241-310-20  241-310-22  241-380-01  241-380-02  241-380-03  241-380-04  241-380-05  241-380-06  241-380-07  241-380-08  241-380-09  241-380-10  241-390-02  241-390-03  241-390-04  241-390-05  241-390-06  241-390-11  Ranch 5   402-150-05  Ranch 6  402-140-04  

 

41  CHAR1\1841012v6  402-140-05  402-140-07  402-140-08  402-140-09  402-140-10  402-140-11  402-140-12  402-140-13  402-140-14  Ranch 7  402-130-04  402-130-05  402-130-06  402-130-10  402-130-11  Pastoria Power Plant Property  39789 Edmonston Pumping Plant Road, Lebec, California  

 

Exhibit A Period Start Date End Date Notional Amortization 1 Closing 8/5/2022 49,080,000.00       123,542.00              2 8/5/2022 9/5/2022 48,956,458.00       123,542.00              3 9/5/2022 10/5/2022 48,832,916.00       123,542.00              4 10/5/2022 11/5/2022 48,709,374.00       123,542.00              5 11/5/2022 12/5/2022 48,585,832.00       123,542.00              6 12/5/2022 1/5/2023 48,462,290.00       123,542.00              7 1/5/2023 2/5/2023 48,338,748.00       123,542.00              8 2/5/2023 3/5/2023 48,215,206.00       123,542.00              9 3/5/2023 4/5/2023 48,091,664.00       123,542.00              10 4/5/2023 5/5/2023 47,968,122.00       123,542.00              11 5/5/2023 6/5/2023 47,844,580.00       123,542.00              12 6/5/2023 7/5/2023 47,721,038.00       123,542.00              13 7/5/2023 8/5/2023 47,597,496.00       129,733.00              14 8/5/2023 9/5/2023 47,467,763.00       129,733.00              15 9/5/2023 10/5/2023 47,338,030.00       129,733.00              16 10/5/2023 11/5/2023 47,208,297.00       129,733.00              17 11/5/2023 12/5/2023 47,078,564.00       129,733.00              18 12/5/2023 1/5/2024 46,948,831.00       129,733.00              19 1/5/2024 2/5/2024 46,819,098.00       129,733.00              20 2/5/2024 3/5/2024 46,689,365.00       129,733.00              21 3/5/2024 4/5/2024 46,559,632.00       129,733.00              22 4/5/2024 5/5/2024 46,429,899.00       129,733.00              23 5/5/2024 6/5/2024 46,300,166.00       129,733.00              24 6/5/2024 7/5/2024 46,170,433.00       129,733.00              25 7/5/2024 8/5/2024 46,040,700.00       136,235.00              26 8/5/2024 9/5/2024 45,904,465.00       136,235.00              27 9/5/2024 10/5/2024 45,768,230.00       136,235.00              28 10/5/2024 11/5/2024 45,631,995.00       136,235.00              29 11/5/2024 12/5/2024 45,495,760.00       136,235.00              30 12/5/2024 1/5/2025 45,359,525.00       136,235.00              31 1/5/2025 2/5/2025 45,223,290.00       136,235.00              32 2/5/2025 3/5/2025 45,087,055.00       136,235.00              33 3/5/2025 4/5/2025 44,950,820.00       136,235.00              34 4/5/2025 5/5/2025 44,814,585.00       136,235.00              35 5/5/2025 6/5/2025 44,678,350.00       136,235.00              36 6/5/2025 7/5/2025 44,542,115.00       136,235.00              37 7/5/2025 8/5/2025 44,405,880.00       143,062.00              38 8/5/2025 9/5/2025 44,262,818.00       143,062.00              39 9/5/2025 10/5/2025 44,119,756.00       143,062.00              40 10/5/2025 11/5/2025 43,976,694.00       143,062.00              41 11/5/2025 12/5/2025 43,833,632.00       143,062.00              42 12/5/2025 1/5/2026 43,690,570.00       143,062.00              43 1/5/2026 2/5/2026 43,547,508.00       143,062.00              44 2/5/2026 3/5/2026 43,404,446.00       143,062.00              45 3/5/2026 4/5/2026 43,261,384.00       143,062.00              46 4/5/2026 5/5/2026 43,118,322.00       143,062.00              47 5/5/2026 6/5/2026 42,975,260.00       143,062.00              48 6/5/2026 7/5/2026 42,832,198.00       143,062.00              49 7/5/2026 8/5/2026 42,689,136.00       150,232.00              

 

50 8/5/2026 9/5/2026 42,538,904.00       150,232.00              51 9/5/2026 10/5/2026 42,388,672.00       150,232.00              52 10/5/2026 11/5/2026 42,238,440.00       150,232.00              53 11/5/2026 12/5/2026 42,088,208.00       150,232.00              54 12/5/2026 1/5/2027 41,937,976.00       150,232.00              55 1/5/2027 2/5/2027 41,787,744.00       150,232.00              56 2/5/2027 3/5/2027 41,637,512.00       150,232.00              57 3/5/2027 4/5/2027 41,487,280.00       150,232.00              58 4/5/2027 5/5/2027 41,337,048.00       150,232.00              59 5/5/2027 6/5/2027 41,186,816.00       150,232.00              60 6/5/2027 7/5/2027 41,036,584.00       150,232.00              61 7/5/2027 8/5/2027 40,886,352.00       157,761.00              62 8/5/2027 9/5/2027 40,728,591.00       157,761.00              63 9/5/2027 10/5/2027 40,570,830.00       157,761.00              64 10/5/2027 11/5/2027 40,413,069.00       157,761.00              65 11/5/2027 12/5/2027 40,255,308.00       157,761.00              66 12/5/2027 1/5/2028 40,097,547.00       157,761.00              67 1/5/2028 2/5/2028 39,939,786.00       157,761.00              68 2/5/2028 3/5/2028 39,782,025.00       157,761.00              69 3/5/2028 4/5/2028 39,624,264.00       157,761.00              70 4/5/2028 5/5/2028 39,466,503.00       157,761.00              71 5/5/2028 6/5/2028 39,308,742.00       157,761.00              72 6/5/2028 7/5/2028 39,150,981.00       157,761.00              73 7/5/2028 8/5/2028 38,993,220.00       165,667.00              74 8/5/2028 9/5/2028 38,827,553.00       165,667.00              75 9/5/2028 10/5/2028 38,661,886.00       165,667.00              76 10/5/2028 11/5/2028 38,496,219.00       165,667.00              77 11/5/2028 12/5/2028 38,330,552.00       165,667.00              78 12/5/2028 1/5/2029 38,164,885.00       165,667.00              79 1/5/2029 2/5/2029 37,999,218.00       165,667.00              80 2/5/2029 3/5/2029 37,833,551.00       165,667.00              81 3/5/2029 4/5/2029 37,667,884.00       165,667.00              82 4/5/2029 5/5/2029 37,502,217.00       165,667.00              83 5/5/2029 6/5/2029 37,336,550.00       165,667.00              84 6/5/2029 7/5/2029 37,170,883.00       165,667.00              85 7/5/2029 8/5/2029 37,005,216.00       173,969.00              86 8/5/2029 9/5/2029 36,831,247.00       173,969.00              87 9/5/2029 10/5/2029 36,657,278.00       173,969.00              88 10/5/2029 11/5/2029 36,483,309.00       173,969.00              89 11/5/2029 12/5/2029 36,309,340.00       173,969.00              90 12/5/2029 1/5/2030 36,135,371.00       173,969.00              91 1/5/2030 2/5/2030 35,961,402.00       173,969.00              92 2/5/2030 3/5/2030 35,787,433.00       173,969.00              93 3/5/2030 4/5/2030 35,613,464.00       173,969.00              94 4/5/2030 5/5/2030 35,439,495.00       173,969.00              95 5/5/2030 6/5/2030 35,265,526.00       173,969.00              96 6/5/2030 7/5/2030 35,091,557.00       173,969.00              97 7/5/2030 8/5/2030 34,917,588.00       182,688.00              98 8/5/2030 9/5/2030 34,734,900.00       182,688.00              99 9/5/2030 10/5/2030 34,552,212.00       182,688.00              100 10/5/2030 11/5/2030 34,369,524.00       182,688.00              101 11/5/2030 12/5/2030 34,186,836.00       182,688.00              

 

102 12/5/2030 1/5/2031 34,004,148.00       182,688.00              103 1/5/2031 2/5/2031 33,821,460.00       182,688.00              104 2/5/2031 3/5/2031 33,638,772.00       182,688.00              105 3/5/2031 4/5/2031 33,456,084.00       182,688.00              106 4/5/2031 5/5/2031 33,273,396.00       182,688.00              107 5/5/2031 6/5/2031 33,090,708.00       182,688.00              108 6/5/2031 7/5/2031 32,908,020.00       182,688.00              109 7/5/2031 8/5/2031 32,725,332.00       191,843.00              110 8/5/2031 9/5/2031 32,533,489.00       191,843.00              111 9/5/2031 10/5/2031 32,341,646.00       191,843.00              112 10/5/2031 11/5/2031 32,149,803.00       191,843.00              113 11/5/2031 12/5/2031 31,957,960.00       191,843.00              114 12/5/2031 1/5/2032 31,766,117.00       191,843.00              115 1/5/2032 2/5/2032 31,574,274.00       191,843.00              116 2/5/2032 3/5/2032 31,382,431.00       191,843.00              117 3/5/2032 4/5/2032 31,190,588.00       191,843.00              118 4/5/2032 5/5/2032 30,998,745.00       191,843.00              119 5/5/2032 6/5/2032 30,806,902.00       191,843.00              120 6/5/2032 6/28/2032 30,615,059.00       30,615,059.00Document

EXHIBIT 10.1
CHATHAM LODGING TRUST
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

As Amended and Restated Effective May 17, 2013
 As Amended on May 24, 2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS
									
	Section		Page
	Article I DEFINITIONS		4
	1.01	Affiliate	4
	1.02	Agreement	4
	1.03	Board	4
	1.04	Change in Control	4
	1.05	Code	4
	1.06	Committee	4
	1.07	Common Share	5
	1.08	Company	5
	1.09	Control Change Date	5
	1.10	Corresponding SAR	5
	1.11	Dividend Equivalent Right	5
	1.12	Exchange Act	5
	1.13	Fair Market Value	5
	1.14	Incentive Award	5
	1.15	Initial Value	5
	1.16	LTIP Unit	5
	1.17	Operating Partnership	5
	1.18	Option	5
	1.19	Other Equity-Based Award	6
	1.20	Participant	6
	1.21	Performance Goal	6
	1.22	Performance Units	6
	1.23	Plan	6
	1.24	REIT	6
	1.25	SAR	6
	1.26	Share Award	6
	1.27	Ten Percent Shareholder	6
			
	Article II PURPOSES		6
			
	Article III ADMINISTRATION		7
			
	Article IV ELIGIBILITY		7
			
	Article V COMMON SHARES SUBJECT TO PLAN		7
	5.01	Common Shares Issued	7
	5.02	Aggregate Limit	7
	5.03	Reallocation of Shares	7
	5.04	Individual Grant Limits	8

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	Article VI OPTIONS		8
	6.01	Award	8
	6.02	Option Price	8
	6.03	Maximum Option Period	8
	6.04	Nontransferability	8
	6.05	Transferable Options	8
	6.06	Employee Status	8
	6.07	Exercise	8
	6.08	Payment	9
	6.09	Shareholder Rights	9
	6.10	Disposition of Shares	9
			
	Article VII SARS		9
	7.01	Award	9
	7.02	Maximum SAR Period	9
	7.03	Nontransferability	9
	7.04	Transferable SARs	9
	7.05	Exercise	9
	7.06	Employee Status	10
	7.07	Settlement	10
	7.08	Shareholder Rights	10
	7.09	No Reduction of Initial Value	10
			
	Article VIII SHARE AWARDS		10
	8.01	Award	10
	8.02	Vesting	10
	8.03	Employee Status	10
	8.04	Shareholder Rights	10
			
	Article IX PERFORMANCE UNIT AWARDS		10
	9.01	Award	10
	9.02	Earning the Award	10
	9.03	Payment	11
	9.04	Shareholder Rights	11
	9.05	Nontransferability	11
	9.06	Transferable Performance Units	11
	9.07	Employee Status	11
			
	Article X OTHER EQUITY-BASED AWARDS		11
	10.01	Award	11
	10.02	Terms and Conditions	11
	10.03	Payment or Settlement	11
	10.04	Employee Status	11
	10.05	Shareholder Rights	12
			
	Article XI INCENTIVE AWARDS		12
	11.01	Award	12
	11.02	Terms and Conditions	12
	11.03	Nontransferability	12

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	11.04	Employee Status	12
	11.05	Settlement	12
	11.06	Shareholder Rights	12
			
	Article XII ADJUSTMENTS UPON CHANGE IN COMMON STOCK		12
			
	Article XIII COMPLIANCE WITH LAW AND APPROVAL OF REGULATORY BODIES		13
			
	Article XIV GENERAL PROVISIONS		13
	14.01	Effect on Employment and Service	13
	14.02	Unfunded Plan	13
	14.03	Rules of Construction	13
	14.04	Withholding Taxes	13
	14.05	REIT Status	14
	14.06	Return of Awards; Repayment	14
			
	Article XV CHANGE IN CONTROL		14
	15.01	Impact of Change in Control	14
	15.02	Assumption Upon Change in Control	14
	15.03	Cash-Out Upon Change in Control	14
	15.04	Limitation of Benefits	14
			
	Article XVI AMENDMENT		15
			
	Article XVII DURATION OF PLAN		15
			
	Article XVIII EFFECTIVE DATE OF PLAN		15

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DEFINITIONS

Affiliate
Affiliate means any entity, whether now or hereafter existing, which controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Company (including, but not limited to, joint ventures, limited liability companies and partnerships). For this purpose, the term “control” shall mean ownership of 50% or more of the total combined voting power or value of all classes of shares or interests in the entity, or the power to direct the management and policies of the entity, by contract or otherwise.

Agreement
Agreement means a written agreement (including any amendment or supplement thereto) between the Company and a Participant specifying the terms and conditions of a Share Award, an award of Performance Units, an Option, SAR, Other Equity-Based Award (including an LTIP) or Incentive Award granted to such Participant.

Board
Board means the Board of Trustees of the Company.

Change in Control
“Change in Control” shall mean a change in control of the Company which will be deemed to have occurred after the date hereof if:

(a) any "person" as such term is used in Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act, as modified and used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) thereof except that such term shall not include (A) the Company or any of its subsidiaries, (B) any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or any of its affiliates, (C) an underwriter temporarily holding securities pursuant to an offering of such securities, (D) any corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the shareholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Company’s common shares, or (E) any person or group as used in Rule 13d-1(b) under the Exchange Act, is or becomes the Beneficial Owner, as such term is defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing at least 50% of the combined voting power or common shares of the Company;

(b) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board, and any new trustee (other than (A) a trustee designated by a person who has entered into an agreement with the Company to effect a transaction described in clause (a), (c), or (d) of this Section 1.05 or (B) a trustee whose initial assumption of office is in connection with an actual or threatened election contest, including but not limited to a consent solicitation, relating to the election of trustees of the Company) whose election by the Board or nomination for election by the Company’s shareholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the trustees then still in office who either were trustees at the beginning of the period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof;

(c) there is consummated a merger or consolidation of the Company or any direct or indirect subsidiary of the Company with any other corporation, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity or any parent thereof) in combination with the ownership of any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or any subsidiary of the Company, more than 50% of the combined voting power and common shares of the Company or such surviving entity or any parent thereof outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation; or

(d) there is is consummated an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets (or any transaction having a similar effect, including a liquidation) other than a sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets to an entity, more than fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power and common shares of which is owned by shareholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the common shares of the Company immediately prior to such sale.

If a change in control constitutes a payment event with respect to any Option, SAR, Share Award, Performance Unit or Other Equity-Based Award that provides for the deferral of compensation and is subject to Section 409A of the Code, no payment will be made under that award on account of a Change in Control unless the event described in (1), (2), (3) or (4) above, as applicable, constitutes a “change in control event” under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(5).

Code
Code means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and any amendments thereto.

Committee
Committee means the Compensation Committee of the Board. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, the Committee shall consist solely of two or more non-employee members of the Board, each of whom is intended to qualify as a “non-employee director” as defined by Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act or any successor rule, an “outside director” for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Code (if awards under the Plan are subject to the deduction limitation of Section 162(m) of the Code) and an “independent director” under the rules of any exchange or automated quotation system on which the Common Shares are listed, traded or quoted; provided , that any action taken by the Committee shall be valid and effective, whether or not the members of 
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the Committee at the time of such action are later determined not to have satisfied the foregoing requirements or otherwise provided in any charter of the Committee. If there is no Compensation Committee, then “Committee” means the Board; and provided, further that with respect to awards made to a member of the Board who is not an employee of the Company or an Affiliate, “Committee” means the Board.

Common Share
Common Share means common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company.

Company
Company means Chatham Lodging Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust.

Control Change Date
Control Change Date means the date on which a Change in Control occurs. If a Change in Control occurs on account of a series of transactions, the “Control Change Date” is the date of the last of such transactions.

Corresponding SAR
Corresponding SAR means an SAR that is granted in relation to a particular Option and that can be exercised only upon the surrender to the Company, unexercised, of that portion of the Option to which the SAR relates.

Dividend Equivalent Right
Dividend Equivalent Right means the right, subject to the terms and conditions prescribed by the Committee, of a Participant to receive (or have credited) cash, shares or other property in amounts equivalent to the cash, shares or other property dividends declared on Common Shares with respect to specified Performance Units or Common Shares subject to an Other Equity-Based Award, as determined by the Committee, in its sole discretion. The Committee may provide that such Dividend Equivalents (if any) shall be distributed only when, and to the extent that, the underlying award is vested or earned and also may provide that Dividend Equivalents (if any) shall be deemed to have been reinvested in additional Common Shares or otherwise reinvested and the Committee shall provide that Dividend Equivalent Rights payable with respect to an award that does not vest or become earned solely on account of continued employment or service shall be distributed only when, and to the extent that, the underlying award is vested or earned.

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

Fair Market Value
Fair Market Value means, on any given date, the reported “closing” price of a Common Share on the New York Stock Exchange for such date or, if there is no closing price for a Common Share on the date in question, the closing price for a Common Share on the last preceding date for which a quotation exists. If, on any given date, the Common Shares are not listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange, then Fair Market Value shall be the “closing” price of a Common Share on such other exchange on which the Common Shares are listed for trading for such date (or, if there is no closing price for a Common Share on the date in question, the closing price for a Common Share on the last preceding date for which such quotation exists) or, if the Common Shares are not listed on any exchange, the amount determined by the Committee using any reasonable method in good faith and in accordance with the regulations under Section 409A of the Code.

Incentive Award
Incentive Award means an award under Article XI which, subject to the terms and conditions prescribed by the Committee, entitles the Participant to receive a payment from the Company or an Affiliate.

Initial Value
Initial Value means, with respect to a Corresponding SAR, the option price per share of the related Option and, with respect to an SAR granted independently of an Option, the price per Common Share as determined by the Committee on the date of grant; provided, however, that the price shall not be less than the Fair Market Value on the date of grant.

LTIP Unit
LTIP Unit means an “LTIP Unit” as defined in the Operating Partnership’s partnership agreement. An LTIP Unit granted under this Plan represents the right to receive the benefits, payments or other rights in respect of an LTIP Unit set forth in that partnership agreement, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Agreement and that partnership agreement.

Operating Partnership
Operating Partnership means Chatham Lodging, L. P.

Option
Option means a share option that entitles the holder to purchase from the Company a stated number of Common Shares at the price set forth in an Agreement.

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Other Equity-Based Award
Other Equity-Based Award means any award other than an Option, SAR, a Performance Unit award or a Share Award which, subject to such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Committee, entitles a Participant to receive Common Shares or rights or units valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, Common Shares (including securities convertible into Common Shares) or other equity interests including LTIP Units.

Participant
Participant means an employee or officer of the Company or an Affiliate, a member of the Board, or an individual who provides bona fide services to the Company or an Affiliate (including an individual who provides services to the Company or an Affiliate by virtue of employment with, or providing services to, the Operating Partnership), and who satisfies the requirements of Article IV and is selected by the Committee to receive an award of Performance Units or a Share Award, Option, SAR, Other Equity-Based Award, Incentive Award or a combination thereof.

Performance Goal
Performance Goal means a performance objective that is stated with respect to one or more of the following, alone or in combination: (i) funds from operations (“FFO”) or FFO per Common Share; (ii) adjusted FFO or adjusted FFO per Common Share; (iii) earnings before or after taxes (including earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”); (iv) adjusted EBITDA; (v) hotel-level EBITDA; (vi) hotel revenues; (vii) net income; (viii) operating income; (ix) total earnings or earnings per Common Share; (x) earnings growth; (xi) book value or book value per Common Share; (xii) return on capital; (xiii) return on shareholders’ equity; (xiv) expense management; (xv) Fair Market Value; (xvi) dividends per Common Share; (xvii) revenues; (xviii) cash flow; (xix) return on assets or net assets and (xx) total shareholder return.

A Performance Goal may be expressed on an absolute basis or relative to the performance of one or more similarly situated companies or a published index. When establishing Performance Goals, the Committee may exclude any or all special, unusual or extraordinary items as determined under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, including, without limitation, the charges or costs associated with restructurings of the Company, discontinued operations, other unusual or non-recurring items and the cumulative effects of accounting changes. To the extent permitted under Section 162(m) of the Code (for any award that is intended to constitute “performance based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code), the Committee may also adjust the Performance Goals as it deems equitable in recognition of unusual or non-recurring events affecting the Company, changes in applicable tax laws or accounting principles or such other factors as the Committee may determine.

Performance Units
Performance Units means an award, in the amount determined by the Committee, stated with reference to a specified number of Common Shares or other securities or property, that in accordance with the terms of an Agreement entitles the holder to receive a payment for each specified unit equal to the value of the Performance Unit on the date of payment.

Plan
Plan means this Chatham Lodging Trust Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated herein effective May 17, 2013.

REIT
REIT means a real estate investment trust within the meaning of Sections 856 through 860 of the Code.

SAR
SAR means a share appreciation right that in accordance with the terms of an Agreement entitles the holder to receive, with respect to each Common Share encompassed by the exercise of the SAR, the excess, if any, of the Fair Market Value at the time of exercise over the Initial Value. References to “SARs” include both Corresponding SARs and SARs granted independently of Options, unless the context requires otherwise.

Share Award
Share Award means Common Shares awarded to a Participant under Article VIII.

Ten Percent Shareholder
Ten Percent Shareholder means any individual owning more than ten percent (10%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of shares of the Company or of a “parent corporation” or “subsidiary corporation” (as such terms are defined in Section 424 of the Code) of the Company. An individual shall be considered to own any voting shares owned (directly or indirectly) by or for his or her brothers, sisters, spouse, ancestors or lineal descendants and shall be considered to own proportionately any voting shares owned (directly or indirectly) by or for a corporation, partnership, estate or trust of which such individual is a shareholder, partner or beneficiary.

PURPOSES

The Plan is intended to assist the Company and its Affiliates in recruiting and retaining individuals and other service providers with ability and initiative by enabling such persons or entities to participate in the future success of the Company and its Affiliates and to associate their interests with those of the Company and its shareholders. The Plan is intended to permit the grant of both Options qualifying under Section 422 of the Code (“incentive stock options”) and Options not so qualifying, and the grant of SARs, Share Awards, Performance Units, and Other Equity-Based Awards in accordance with the Plan and any 
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procedures that may be established by the Committee. No Option that is intended to be an incentive stock option shall be invalid for failure to qualify as an incentive stock option. The proceeds received by the Company from the sale of Common Shares pursuant to this Plan shall be used for general corporate purposes.

ADMINISTRATION

The Plan shall be administered by the Committee. The Committee shall have authority to grant SARs, Share Awards, Performance Units, Options, Incentive Awards and Other Equity-Based Awards upon such terms (not inconsistent with the provisions of this Plan), as the Committee may consider appropriate. Such terms may include conditions (in addition to those contained in this Plan), on the exercisability of all or any part of an Option or SAR or on the transferability or forfeitability of a Share Award, an award of Performance Units, an Incentive Award or an Other Equity-Based Award. Notwithstanding any such conditions, the Committee may, in its discretion, accelerate the time at which any Option or SAR may be exercised, or the time at which a Share Award or Other Equity-Based Award may become transferable or nonforfeitable or the time at which an Other Equity-Based Award, an Incentive Award or an award of Performance Units may be settled. In addition, the Committee shall have complete authority to interpret all provisions of this Plan; to prescribe the form of Agreements; to adopt, amend, and rescind rules and regulations pertaining to the administration of the Plan (including rules and regulations that require or allow Participants to defer the payment of benefits under the Plan); and to make all other determinations necessary or advisable for the administration of this Plan. The Committee’s determinations under the Plan (including without limitation, determinations of the individuals to receive awards under the Plan, the form, amount and timing of such awards, the terms and provisions of such awards and the Agreements) need not be uniform and may be made by the Committee selectively among individuals who receive, or are eligible to receive, awards under the Plan, whether or not such persons are similarly situated. The express grant in the Plan of any specific power to the Committee shall not be construed as limiting any power or authority of the Committee. Any decision made, or action taken, by the Committee in connection with the administration of this Plan shall be final and conclusive. The members of the Committee shall not be liable for any act done in good faith with respect to this Plan or any Agreement, Option, SAR, Share Award, Other Equity-Based Award, Incentive Award or award of Performance Units. All expenses of administering this Plan shall be borne by the Company.

ELIGIBILITY

Any employee of the Company or an Affiliate (including a trade or business that becomes an Affiliate after the adoption of this Plan) and any member of the Board is eligible to participate in this Plan. In addition, any other individual who provides significant services to the Company or an Affiliate (including an individual who provides services to the Company or an Affiliate by virtue of employment with, or providing services to, the Operating Partnership) is eligible to participate in this Plan if the Committee, in its sole discretion, determines that the participation of such individual is in the best interest of the Company.

COMMON SHARES SUBJECT TO PLAN

Common Shares Issued
Upon the award of Common Shares pursuant to a Share Award, an Other Equity-Based Award or in settlement of an Incentive Award or an award of Performance Units, the Company may deliver to the Participant Common Shares from its treasury shares or authorized but unissued Common Shares. Upon the exercise of any Option, SAR or Other Equity-Based Award denominated in Common Shares, the Company may deliver to the Participant (or the Participant’s broker if the Participant so directs), Common Shares from its treasury shares or authorized but unissued Common Shares.

Aggregate Limit
(a) The maximum aggregate number of Common Shares that may be issued under this Plan pursuant to Options, SARs, Share Awards, Other Equity-Based Awards, Performance Units and Incentive Awards granted on or after May 17, 2013 is 4,600,000 shares. Other Equity-Based Awards granted on or after May 17, 2013, that are LTIP Units shall reduce the maximum aggregate number of Common Shares that may be issued under this Plan on a one-for-one basis, i.e., each such unit shall be treated as an award of Common Shares. For the avoidance of doubt, Common Shares issued pursuant to awards granted before May 17, 2013, shall not reduce the number of Common Shares that may be issued under this Section 5.02 (but shall instead be issued pursuant to the share authorization of the Plan prior to this amendment and restatement of the Plan).
(b) The maximum number of Common Shares that may be issued under this Plan in accordance with Section 5.02(a) shall be subject to adjustment as provided in Article XII.
(c) The maximum number of Common Shares that may be issued upon the exercise of Options that are incentive stock options or Corresponding SARs that are related to incentive stock options and that are granted on or after May 17, 2013, shall be determined in accordance with Sections 5.02(a) and 5.02(b).

Reallocation of Shares
If, on or after May 17, 2013, any award (including LTIP Units) granted under the Plan (including awards granted under the Plan prior to this amendment and restatement) expires, is forfeited or is terminated without having been exercised or is paid in cash without delivery of Common Shares, then any Common Shares covered by such lapsed, cancelled, expired, unexercised or cash-settled portion of such award or grant and any forfeited, lapsed, cancelled or expired LTIP Units shall be available for the grant of other Options, SARs, Share Awards, Other Equity-Based Awards and settlement of Incentive Awards and Performance Units under this Plan. Any Common Shares tendered or withheld to satisfy the grant or exercise price or tax withholding obligation pursuant to any award shall reduce the number of Common Shares available under the Plan and shall not be available for future grants or awards. If Common Shares are issued in settlement of an SAR granted on or after May 17, 2013, the number of Common Shares available under the Plan shall be reduced by the number of Common Shares for which the SAR was exercised rather than the number of Common Shares issued in settlement of the SAR. To the extent permitted by applicable law 
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or the rules of any exchange on which the Common Shares are listed for trading, Common Shares issued in assumption of, or in substitution for, any outstanding awards of any entity acquired in any form of combination by the Company or any Affiliate shall not reduce the number of Common Shares available for issuance under the Plan.

Individual Grant Limits
(a) Except as provided in Section 5.04(b), in any calendar year a Participant may not be granted Options with respect to more than 200,000 Common Shares, SARs with respect to more than 400,000 Common Shares, Share Awards with respect to more than 400,000 Common Shares, Performance Units with respect to more than 400,000 Common Shares or Other Equity-Based Awards with respect to more than 400,000 Common Shares. For purposes of the preceding sentence, an Option and a Corresponding SAR that relates to that Option will be treated as a single grant.
(b) Section 5.04(a) to the contrary notwithstanding, a Participant who is a member of the Board and who is not an employee of the Company or an Affiliate on the date of grant may not be granted awards under the Plan in any calendar year with respect to more than 100,000 Common Shares. For purposes of the preceding sentence, an Option and a Corresponding SAR that relates to that Option will be treated as a single grant.
(c) The individual grant limitations prescribed by this Section 5.04 shall be subject to adjustment as provided in Article XII.

OPTIONS

Award
In accordance with the provisions of Article IV, the Committee will designate each individual to whom an Option is to be granted and will specify the number of Common Shares covered by such awards.

Option Price
The price per Common Share purchased on the exercise of an Option shall be determined by the Committee on the date of grant, but shall not be less than the Fair Market Value on the date the Option is granted. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, the price per Common Share purchased on the exercise of any Option that is an incentive stock option granted to an individual who is a Ten Percent Shareholder on the date such option is granted, shall not be less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the Fair Market Value on the date the Option is granted. Except as provided in Article XI, the price per share of an outstanding Option may not be reduced (by amendment, cancellation and new grant or otherwise) without the approval of shareholders. In addition, no payment shall be made in cancellation of an Option without the approval of shareholders if, on the date of cancellation, the option price per share exceeds Fair Market Value.

Maximum Option Period
The maximum period in which an Option may be exercised shall be determined by the Committee on the date of grant except that no Option shall be exercisable after the expiration of ten years from the date such Option was granted. In the case of an incentive stock option granted to a Participant who is a Ten Percent Shareholder on the date of grant, such Option shall not be exercisable after the expiration of five years from the date of grant. The terms of any Option may provide that it is exercisable for a period less than such maximum period.

Nontransferability
Except as provided in Section 6.05, each Option granted under this Plan shall be nontransferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. In the event of any transfer of an Option (by the Participant or his transferee), the Option and any Corresponding SAR that relates to such Option must be transferred to the same person or persons or entity or entities. Except as provided in Section 6.05, during the lifetime of the Participant to whom the Option is granted, the Option may be exercised only by the Participant. No right or interest of a Participant in any Option shall be liable for, or subject to, any lien, obligation, or liability of such Participant.

Transferable Options
Section 6.04 to the contrary notwithstanding, if the Agreement provides, an Option that is not an incentive stock option may be transferred by a Participant to the Participant’s children, grandchildren, spouse, one or more trusts for the benefit of such family members or a partnership in which such family members are the only partners, on such terms and conditions as may be permitted under Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act as in effect from time to time. The holder of an Option transferred pursuant to this Section shall be bound by the same terms and conditions that governed the Option during the period that it was held by the Participant; provided, however, that such transferee may not transfer the Option except by will or the laws of descent and distribution. In the event of any transfer of an Option (by the Participant or his transferee), the Option and any Corresponding SAR that relates to such Option must be transferred to the same person or persons or entity or entities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Option may not be transferred for consideration absent shareholder approval.

Employee Status
For purposes of determining the applicability of Section 422 of the Code (relating to incentive stock options), or in the event that the terms of any Option provide that it may be exercised only during employment or continued service or within a specified period of time after termination of employment or continued service, the Committee may decide to what extent leaves of absence for governmental or military service, illness, temporary disability, or other reasons shall not be deemed interruptions of continuous employment or service.

Exercise
Subject to the provisions of this Plan and the applicable Agreement, an Option may be exercised in whole at any time or in part from time to time at such times and in compliance with such requirements as the Committee shall determine; provided, however, that incentive stock options (granted under the Plan and all plans of the Company and its Affiliates) may not be first 
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exercisable in a calendar year for Common Shares having a Fair Market Value (determined as of the date an Option is granted) exceeding $100,000. An Option granted under this Plan may be exercised with respect to any number of whole shares less than the full number for which the Option could be exercised. A partial exercise of an Option shall not affect the right to exercise the Option from time to time in accordance with this Plan and the applicable Agreement with respect to the remaining shares subject to the Option. The exercise of an Option shall result in the termination of any Corresponding SAR to the extent of the number of shares with respect to which the Option is exercised.

Payment
Subject to rules established by the Committee and unless otherwise provided in an Agreement, payment of all or part of the Option price may be made in cash, certified check, by tendering Common Shares, by attestation of ownership of Common Shares, by a broker-assisted cashless exercise or in such other form or manner acceptable to the Committee. If Common Shares are used to pay all or part of the Option price, the sum of the cash and cash equivalent and the Fair Market Value (determined as of the date of exercise) of the shares surrendered or other consideration paid must not be less than the Option price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised.

Shareholder Rights
No Participant shall have any rights as a shareholder with respect to Common Shares subject to an Option until the date of exercise of such Option.

Disposition of Shares
A Participant shall notify the Company of any sale or other disposition of Common Shares acquired pursuant to an Option that was an incentive stock option if such sale or disposition occurs (i) within two years of the grant of an Option or (ii) within one year of the issuance of the Common Shares to the Participant. Such notice shall be in writing and directed to the Secretary of the Company.

SARS

Award
In accordance with the provisions of Article IV, the Committee will designate each individual to whom SARs are to be granted and will specify the number of Common Shares covered by such awards. No Participant may be granted Corresponding SARs (under the Plan and all plans of the Company and its Affiliates) that are related to incentive stock options which are first exercisable in any calendar year for Common Shares having an aggregate Fair Market Value (determined as of the date the related Option is granted) that exceeds $100,000.

Maximum SAR Period
The term of each SAR shall be determined by the Committee on the date of grant, except that no SAR shall have a term of more than ten years from the date of grant. In the case of a Corresponding SAR that is related to an incentive stock option granted to a Participant who is a Ten Percent Shareholder on the date of grant, such Corresponding SAR shall not be exercisable after the expiration of five years from the date of grant. The terms of any SAR may provide that it has a term that is less than such maximum period.

Nontransferability
Except as provided in Section 7.04, each SAR granted under this Plan shall be nontransferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. In the event of any such transfer, a Corresponding SAR and the related Option must be transferred to the same person or persons or entity or entities. Except as provided in Section 7.04, during the lifetime of the Participant to whom the SAR is granted, the SAR may be exercised only by the Participant. No right or interest of a Participant in any SAR shall be liable for, or subject to, any lien, obligation, or liability of such Participant.

Transferable SARs
Section 7.03 to the contrary notwithstanding, if the Agreement provides, an SAR, other than a Corresponding SAR that is related to an incentive stock option, may be transferred by a Participant to the Participant’s children, grandchildren, spouse, one or more trusts for the benefit of such family members or a partnership in which such family members are the only partners, on such terms and conditions as may be permitted under Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act as in effect from time to time. The holder of an SAR transferred pursuant to this Section shall be bound by the same terms and conditions that governed the SAR during the period that it was held by the Participant; provided, however, that such transferee may not transfer the SAR except by will or the laws of descent and distribution. In the event of any transfer of a Corresponding SAR (by the Participant or his transferee), the Corresponding SAR and the related Option must be transferred to the same person or person or entity or entities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event may an SAR be transferred for consideration absent shareholder approval.

Exercise
Subject to the provisions of this Plan and the applicable Agreement, an SAR may be exercised in whole at any time or in part from time to time at such times and in compliance with such requirements as the Committee shall determine; provided, however, that a Corresponding SAR that is related to an incentive stock option may be exercised only to the extent that the related Option is exercisable and only when the Fair Market Value exceeds the option price of the related Option. An SAR granted under this Plan may be exercised with respect to any number of whole shares less than the full number for which the SAR could be exercised. A partial exercise of an SAR shall not affect the right to exercise the SAR from time to time in accordance with this Plan and the applicable Agreement with respect to the remaining shares subject to the SAR. The exercise of a Corresponding SAR shall result in the termination of the related Option to the extent of the number of shares with respect to which the SAR is exercised.
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Employee Status
If the terms of any SAR provide that it may be exercised only during employment or continued service or within a specified period of time after termination of employment or continued service, the Committee may decide to what extent leaves of absence for governmental or military service, illness, temporary disability or other reasons shall not be deemed interruptions of continuous employment or service.

Settlement
At the Committee’s discretion, the amount payable as a result of the exercise of an SAR may be settled in cash, Common Shares, or a combination of cash and Common Shares. No fractional share will be deliverable upon the exercise of an SAR but a cash payment will be made in lieu thereof.

Shareholder Rights
No Participant shall, as a result of receiving an SAR, have any rights as a shareholder of the Company or any Affiliate until the date that the SAR is exercised and then only to the extent that the SAR is settled by the issuance of Common Shares. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee may provide in an Agreement that the holder of an SAR is entitled to Dividend Equivalents during the period beginning on the date of the award and ending on the date the SAR is exercised.

No Reduction of Initial Value
Except as provided in Article XII, the Initial Value of an outstanding SAR may not be reduced (by amendment, cancellation and new grant or otherwise) without the approval of shareholders. In addition, no payment shall be made in cancellation of a SAR without the approval of shareholders if, on the date of cancellation, the Initial Value exceeds Fair Market Value.

SHARE AWARDS

Award
In accordance with the provisions of Article IV, the Committee will designate each individual to whom a Share Award is to be made and will specify the number of Common Shares covered by such awards.

Vesting
The Committee, on the date of the award, may prescribe that a Participant’s rights in a Share Award shall be forfeitable or otherwise restricted for a period of time or subject to such conditions as may be set forth in the Agreement. By way of example and not of limitation, the Committee may prescribe that a Participant’s rights in a Share Award shall be forfeitable or otherwise restricted subject to the attainment of objectives stated with reference to the Company’s, an Affiliate’s or a business unit’s attainment of objectives stated with respect to performance criteria established by the Committee, including the attainment of objectives stated with respect to one or more Performance Goals.

Employee Status
In the event that the terms of any Share Award provide that shares may become transferable and nonforfeitable thereunder only after completion of a specified period of employment or continuous service, the Committee may decide in each case to what extent leaves of absence for governmental or military service, illness, temporary disability, or other reasons shall not be deemed interruptions of continuous employment or service.

Shareholder Rights
Unless otherwise specified in accordance with the applicable Agreement, while the Common Shares granted pursuant to the Share Award may be forfeited or are nontransferable, a Participant will have all rights of a stockholder with respect to a Share Award, including the right to receive dividends and vote the shares; provided, however, that dividends payable on Common Shares subject to a Share Award that does not become nonforfeitable and transferable solely on account of continued employment or service shall be distributed only when, and to the extent that, the underlying Share Award is nonforfeitable and transferable and the Committee may provide that such dividends shall be deemed to have been reinvested in additional Common Shares. During the period that the Common Shares subject to a Share Award may be forfeited or are nontransferable (i) a Participant may not sell, transfer, pledge, exchange, hypothecate, or otherwise dispose of shares granted pursuant to a Share Award, (ii) the Company shall retain custody of the certificates evidencing shares granted pursuant to a Share Award, and (iii) the Participant will deliver to the Company a stock power, endorsed in blank, with respect to each Share Award. The limitations set forth in the preceding sentence shall not apply after the shares granted under the Share Award are transferable and are no longer forfeitable.

PERFORMANCE UNIT AWARDS

Award
In accordance with the provisions of Article IV, the Committee will designate each individual to whom an award of Performance Units is to be made and will specify the number of Common Shares or other securities or property covered by such awards. The Committee also will specify whether Dividend Equivalent Rights are granted in conjunction with the Performance Units.

Earning the Award
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performance objectives and such other criteria as may be prescribed by the Committee, including the attainment of objectives stated with respect to one or more Performance Goals.

Payment
In the discretion of the Committee, the amount payable when an award of Performance Units is earned may be settled in cash, by the issuance of Common Shares, by the delivery of other securities or property or a combination thereof. A fractional Common Share shall not be deliverable when an award of Performance Units is earned, but a cash payment will be made in lieu thereof. The amount payable when an award of Performance Units is earned shall be paid in a lump sum.

Shareholder Rights
A Participant, as a result of receiving an award of Performance Units, shall not have any rights as a shareholder until, and then only to the extent that, the award of Performance Units is earned and settled in Common Shares. After an award of Performance Units is earned and settled in Common Shares, a Participant will have all the rights of a shareholder as described in Section 8.05.

Nontransferability
Except as provided in Section 9.06, Performance Units granted under this Plan shall be nontransferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. No right or interest of a Participant in any Performance Units shall be liable for, or subject to, any lien, obligation, or liability of such Participant.

Transferable Performance Units
Section 9.05 to the contrary notwithstanding, if the Agreement provides, an award of Performance Units may be transferred by a Participant to the Participant’s children, grandchildren, spouse, one or more trusts for the benefit of such family members or a partnership in which such family members are the only partners, on such terms and conditions as may be permitted under Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act as in effect from time to time. The holder of Performance Units transferred pursuant to this Section shall be bound by the same terms and conditions that governed the Performance Units during the period that they were held by the Participant; provided, however that such transferee may not transfer Performance Units except by will or the laws of descent and distribution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event may a Performance Unit be transferred for consideration absent shareholder approval.

Employee Status
In the event that the terms of any Performance Unit award provide that no payment will be made unless the Participant completes a stated period of employment or continued service, the Committee may decide to what extent leaves of absence for government or military service, illness, temporary disability, or other reasons shall not be deemed interruptions of continuous employment or service.

OTHER EQUITY–BASED AWARDS

Award
In accordance with the provisions of Article IV, the Committee will designate each individual to whom an Other Equity-Based Award is to be made and will specify the number of Common Shares or other equity interests (including LTIP Units) covered by such awards; provided, however, that the grant of LTIP Units must satisfy the requirements of the partnership agreement of the Operating Partnership as in effect on the date of grant. The Committee also will specify whether Dividend Equivalent Rights are granted in conjunction with the Other Equity- Based Award.

Terms and Conditions
The Committee, at the time an Other Equity-Based Award is made, shall specify the terms and conditions which govern the award. The terms and conditions of an Other Equity-Based Award may prescribe that a Participant’s rights in the Other Equity-Based Award shall be forfeitable, nontransferable or otherwise restricted for a period of time or subject to such other conditions as may be determined by the Committee, in its discretion and set forth in the Agreement, including the attainment of objectives stated with respect to one or more Performance Goals. Other Equity-Based Awards may be granted to Participants, either alone or in addition to other awards granted under the Plan, and Other Equity-Based Awards may be granted in the settlement of other Awards granted under the Plan.

Payment or Settlement
Other Equity-Based Awards valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, Common Shares, shall be payable or settled in Common Shares, cash or a combination of Common Shares and cash, as determined by the Committee in its discretion; provided, however, that any Common Shares that are issued on account of the conversion of LTIP Units into Common Stock shall not be issued under the Plan. Other Equity-Based Awards denominated as equity interests other than Common Shares may be paid or settled in shares or units of such equity interests or cash or a combination of both as determined by the Committee in its discretion.

Employee Status
If the terms of any Other Equity-Based Award provides that it may be earned or exercised only during employment or continued service or within a specified period of time after termination of employment or continued service, the Committee may decide to what extent leaves of absence for governmental or military service, illness, temporary disability or other reasons shall not be deemed interruptions of continuous employment or service.

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Shareholder Rights
A Participant, as a result of receiving an Other Equity-Based Award, shall not have any rights as a shareholder until, and then only to the extent that, the Other Equity-Based Award is earned and settled in Common Shares.

INCENTIVE AWARDS

Award
In accordance with the provisions of Article IV, the Committee will designate each individual to whom an Incentive Award is to be made. The amount payable under all Incentive Awards shall be finally determined by the Committee; provided, however, that the maximum amount payable to an individual under all Incentive Awards granted in the same calendar year is $2,500,000.

Terms and Conditions
The Committee, at the time an Incentive Award is made, shall specify the terms and conditions that govern the award. Such terms and conditions may prescribe that the Incentive Award shall be earned only to the extent that the Participant, the Company or an Affiliate, during a performance period of at least one year, achieves objectives stated with reference to one or more performance measures or criteria prescribed by the Committee, including the attainment of objectives stated with respect to one or more Performance Goals. Such terms and conditions also may include other limitations on the payment of Incentive Awards including, by way of example and not of limitation, requirements that the Participant complete a specified period of employment or service with the Company or an Affiliate or that the Company, an Affiliate, or the Participant attain stated objectives or goals (in addition to those prescribed in accordance with the preceding sentence) as a prerequisite to payment under an Incentive Award.

Nontransferability
Incentive Awards granted under this Plan shall be nontransferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. No right or interest of a Participant in an Incentive Award shall be liable for, or subject to, any lien, obligation, or liability of such Participant.

Employee Status
If the terms of an Incentive Award provide that a payment will be made thereunder only if the Participant completes a stated period of employment or continued service the Committee may decide to what extent leaves of absence for governmental or military service, illness, temporary disability or other reasons shall not be deemed interruptions of continuous employment or service.

Settlement
An Incentive Award that is earned shall be settled with a single lump sum payment which may be in cash, shares of Common Stock or a combination of cash and Common Stock, as determined by the Committee.

Shareholder Rights
No participant shall, as a result of receiving an Incentive Award, have any rights as a shareholder of the Company or an Affiliate until the date that the Incentive Award is settled and then only to the extent that the Incentive Award is settled by the issuance of shares of Common Stock.

ADJUSTMENT UPON CHANGE IN COMMON STOCK

The maximum number of Common Shares as to which Options, SARs, Performance Units, Share Awards, Incentive Awards and Other Equity-Based Awards may be granted, the per individual annual grant limitations and the terms of outstanding Share Awards, Options, SARs, Performance Units, Incentive Awards and Other Equity-Based Awards shall be adjusted as the Board determines is equitably required in the event that (i) the Company (a) effects one or more nonreciprocal transactions between the Company and its shareholders such as a share dividend, extra-ordinary cash dividend, share split-up, subdivision or consolidation of shares that affects the number or kind of Common Shares (or other securities of the Company) or the Fair Market Value (or the value of other Company securities) and causes a change in the Fair Market Value of the Common Shares subject to outstanding awards or (b) engages in a transaction to which Section 424 of the Code applies or (ii) there occurs any other event which, in the judgment of the Board necessitates such action. Any determination made under this Article XII by the Board shall be nondiscretionary, final and conclusive.

The issuance by the Company of shares of any class, or securities convertible into shares of any class, for cash or property, or for labor or services, either upon direct sale or upon the exercise of rights or warrants to subscribe therefor, or upon conversion of shares or obligations of the Company convertible into such shares or other securities, shall not affect, and no adjustment by reason thereof shall be made with respect to, the maximum number of shares as to which Options, SARs, Performance Units, Share Awards, Incentive Awards and Other Equity-Based Awards may be granted, the per individual annual grant limitations or the terms of outstanding Share Awards, Options, SARs, Performance Shares, Incentive Awards or Other Equity-Based Awards.

The Committee may make Share Awards and may grant Options, SARs, Performance Units, Incentive Awards or Other Equity-Based Awards in substitution for performance shares, phantom shares, stock awards, stock options, stock appreciation rights, or similar awards held by an individual who becomes an employee of the Company or an Affiliate in connection with a transaction described in the first paragraph of this Article XII. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan, the terms of such substituted Share Awards, SARs, Other Equity-Based Awards, Options, Incentive Awards or Performance Units shall be as the Committee, in its discretion, determines is appropriate.

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COMPLIANCE WITH LAW AND APPROVAL OF REGULATORY BODIES

No Option or SAR shall be exercisable, no Common Shares shall be issued, no certificates for Common Shares shall be delivered, and no payment shall be made under this Plan except in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations (including, without limitation, withholding tax requirements), any listing agreement to which the Company is a party, and the rules of all domestic stock exchanges on which the Company’s shares may be listed. The Company shall have the right to rely on an opinion of its counsel as to such compliance. Any certificate issued to evidence Common Shares when a Share Award is granted, a Performance Unit, Incentive Award or Other Equity-Based Award is settled or for which an Option or SAR is exercised may bear such legends and statements as the Committee may deem advisable to assure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. No Option or SAR shall be exercisable, no Share Award or Performance Unit shall be granted, no Common Shares shall be issued, no certificate for Common Shares shall be delivered, and no payment shall be made under this Plan until the Company has obtained such consent or approval as the Committee may deem advisable from regulatory bodies having jurisdiction over such matters.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Effect on Employment and Service
Neither the adoption of this Plan, its operation, nor any documents describing or referring to this Plan (or any part thereof), shall confer upon any individual or entity any right to continue in the employ or service of the Company or an Affiliate or in any way affect any right and power of the Company or an Affiliate to terminate the employment or service of any individual or entity at any time with or without assigning a reason therefor.

Unfunded Plan
This Plan, insofar as it provides for grants, shall be unfunded, and the Company shall not be required to segregate any assets that may at any time be represented by grants under this Plan. Any liability of the Company to any person with respect to any grant under this Plan shall be based solely upon any contractual obligations that may be created pursuant to this Plan. No such obligation of the Company shall be deemed to be secured by any pledge of, or other encumbrance on, any property of the Company.

Rules of Construction
Headings are given to the articles and sections of this Plan solely as a convenience to facilitate reference. The reference to any statute, regulation, or other provision of law shall be construed to refer to any amendment to or successor of such provision of law.

All awards made under this Plan are intended to comply with, or otherwise be exempt from, Section 409A of the Code (“Section 409A”), after giving effect to the exemptions in Treasury Regulation sections 1.409A-1(b)(3) through (b)(12). This Plan and all Agreements shall be administered, interpreted and construed in a manner consistent with Section 409A. If any provision of this Plan or any Agreement is found not to comply with, or otherwise not be exempt from, the provisions of Section 409A, it shall be modified and given effect, in the sole discretion of the Committee and without requiring the Participant’s consent, in such manner as the Committee determines to be necessary or appropriate to comply with, or effectuate an exemption from, Section 409A. Each payment under an award granted under this Plan shall be treated as a separate identified payment for purposes of Section 409A.

If a payment obligation under an award or an Agreement arises on account of the Participant’s termination of employment and such payment obligation constitutes “deferred compensation” (as defined under Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-1(b)(1), after giving effect to the exemptions in Treasury Regulation sections 1.409A-1(b)(3) through (b)(12)), it shall be payable only after the Participant’s “separation from service” (as defined under Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-1(h)); provided, however, that if the Participant is a “specified employee” (as defined under Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-1(i)), any such payment that is scheduled to be paid within six months after such separation from service shall accrue without interest and shall be paid on the first day of the seventh month beginning after the date of the Participant’s separation from service or, if earlier, within fifteen days after the appointment of the personal representative or executor of the Participant’s estate following the Participant’s death.

Withholding Taxes
Each Participant shall be responsible for satisfying any income and employment tax withholding obligations attributable to participation in the Plan. Unless otherwise provided by the Agreement, any such withholding tax obligations may be satisfied in cash (including from any cash payable in settlement of an award of Performance Units, SARs, Incentive Awards or Other Equity-Based Award) or a cash equivalent acceptable to the Committee. Except to the extent prohibited by Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(j), any minimum statutory federal, state, district or city withholding tax obligations also may be satisfied (a) by surrendering to the Company Common Shares previously acquired by the Participant; (b) by authorizing the Company to withhold or reduce the number of Common Shares otherwise issuable to the Participant upon the exercise of an Option or SAR, the settlement of a Performance Unit award, an Incentive Award or an Other Equity-Based Award (if applicable) or the grant or vesting of a Share Award; or (c) by any other method as may be approved by the Committee. If Common Shares are used to pay all or part of such withholding tax obligation, the Fair Market Value of the shares surrendered, withheld or reduced shall be determined as of the day the tax liability arises and the number of Common Shares which may be withheld or surrendered shall be limited to the number of shares which have a Fair Market Value on the date of withholding equal to the aggregate amount of such liabilities based on the minimum statutory withholding rates for federal, state, local and foreign income tax and payroll tax purposes that are applicable to such supplemental taxable income.

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REIT Status
The Plan shall be interpreted and construed in a manner consistent with the Company’s status as a REIT. No award shall be granted or awarded, and with respect to any award granted under the Plan, such award shall not vest, be exercisable or be settled (i) to the extent that the grant, vesting, exercise or settlement could cause the Participant or any other person to be in violation of the common stock ownership limit or aggregate stock ownership limit prescribed by the Company’s Articles of Incorporation or Charter, as amended from time to time) or (ii) if, in the discretion of the Committee, the grant, vesting, exercise or settlement of the award could impair the Company’s status as a REIT.

Return of Awards; Repayment
Each Stock Award, Option, SAR, Performance Unit award, Incentive Award and Other Equity-Based Award granted under the Plan is subject to the condition that the Company may require that such award be returned and that any payment made with respect to such award must be repaid if such action is required under the terms of any Company “clawback” policy as in effect on the date that the payment was made, on the date the award was granted or, as applicable, the date the Option or SAR was exercised or the date the Stock Award, Performance Unit award, Incentive Award or Other Equity-Based Award is vested or earned.

CHANGE IN CONTROL

Impact of Change in Control

Upon a Change in Control, the Committee is authorized to cause (i) outstanding Options and SARs to become fully exercisable, (ii) outstanding Share Awards to become transferable and nonforfeitable and (iii) outstanding Performance Units, Incentive Awards and Other Equity-Based Awards to become earned and nonforfeitable in their entirety.

Assumption Upon Change in Control

In the event of a Change in Control, the Committee, in its discretion and without the need for a Participant’s consent, may provide that an outstanding Option, SAR, Share Award, Performance Unit, Incentive Award or Other Equity-Based Award shall be assumed by, or a substitute award granted by, the surviving entity in the Change in Control. Such assumed or substituted award shall be of the same type of award as the original Option, SAR, Share Award, Performance Unit, Incentive Award or Other Equity-Based Award being assumed or substituted. The assumed or substituted award shall have a value, as of the Control Change Date, that is substantially equal to the value of the original award (or the difference between the Fair Market Value and the option price or Initial Value in the case of Options and SARs) as the Committee determines is equitably required and such other terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Committee.

Cash-Out Upon Change in Control

In the event of a Change in Control, the Committee, in its discretion and without the need of a Participant’s consent, may provide that each Option, SAR, Share Award, Performance Unit, Incentive Award and Other Equity- Based Award shall be cancelled in exchange for a payment. The payment may be in cash, Common Shares or other securities or consideration received by shareholders in the Change in Control transaction. The amount of the payment shall be an amount that is substantially equal to (i) the amount by which the price per share received by shareholders in the Change in Control exceeds the option price or Initial Value in the case of an Option and SAR, (ii) the price per share received by shareholders for each Common Share subject to a Share Award, Performance Unit or Other Equity-Based Award, (iii) the value of the other securities or property in which the Performance Unit or Other Equity-Based award is denominated or (iv) the amount payable under an Incentive Award on account of meeting all Performance Goals or other performance objectives. If the option price or Initial Value exceeds the price per share received by shareholders in the Change in Control transaction, the Option or SAR may be cancelled under this Section 15.03 without any payment to the Participant.

Limitation of Benefits

The benefits that a Participant may be entitled to receive under this Plan and other benefits that a Participant is entitled to receive under other plans, agreements and arrangements (which, together with the benefits provided under this Plan, are referred to as “Payments”), may constitute Parachute Payments that are subject to Code Sections 280G and 4999. As provided in this Section 15.04, the Parachute Payments will be reduced pursuant to this Section 15.04 if, and only to the extent that, a reduction will allow a Participant to receive a greater Net After Tax Amount than a Participant would receive absent a reduction.

The Accounting Firm will first determine the amount of any Parachute Payments that are payable to a Participant. The Accounting Firm also will determine the Net After Tax Amount attributable to the Participant’s total Parachute Payments.

The Accounting Firm will next determine the largest amount of Payments that may be made to the Participant without subjecting the Participant to tax under Code Section 4999 (the “Capped Payments”). Thereafter, the Accounting Firm will determine the Net After Tax Amount attributable to the Capped Payments.

The Participant will receive the total Parachute Payments or the Capped Payments, whichever provides the Participant with the higher Net After Tax Amount. If the Participant will receive the Capped Payments, the total Parachute Payments will be adjusted by first reducing the amount of any benefits under this Plan or any other plan, agreement or arrangement that are not subject to Section 409A of the Code (with the source of the reduction to be directed by the Participant) and then by reducing 
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the amount of any benefits under this Plan or any other plan, agreement or arrangement that are subject to Section 409A of the Code (with the source of the reduction to be directed by the Participant) in a manner that results in the best economic benefit to the Participant (or, to the extent economically equivalent, in a pro rata manner). The Accounting Firm will notify the Participant and the Company if it determines that the Parachute Payments must be reduced to the Capped Payments and will send the Participant and the Company a copy of its detailed calculations supporting that determination.

As a result of the uncertainty in the application of Code Sections 280G and 4999 at the time that the Accounting Firm makes its determinations under this Section 15.04, it is possible that amounts will have been paid or distributed to the Participant that should not have been paid or distributed under this Section 15.04 (“Overpayments”), or that additional amounts should be paid or distributed to the Participant under this Section 15.04 (“Underpayments”). If the Accounting Firm determines, based on either the assertion of a deficiency by the Internal Revenue Service against the Company or the Participant, which assertion the Accounting Firm believes has a high probability of success or controlling precedent or substantial authority, that an Overpayment has been made, the Participant must repay to the Company, without interest; provided, however, that no loan will be deemed to have been made and no amount will be payable by the Participant to the Company unless, and then only to the extent that, the deemed loan and payment would either reduce the amount on which the Participant is subject to tax under Code Section 4999 or generate a refund of tax imposed under Code Section 4999. If the Accounting Firm determines, based upon controlling precedent or substantial authority, that an Underpayment has occurred, the Accounting Firm will notify the Participant and the Company of that determination and the amount of that Underpayment will be paid to the Participant promptly by the Company.

For purposes of this Section 15.04, the term “Accounting Firm” means the independent accounting firm engaged by the Company immediately before the Control Change Date. For purposes of this Section 15.04, the term “Net After Tax Amount” means the amount of any Parachute Payments or Capped Payments, as applicable, net of taxes imposed under Code Sections 1, 3101(b) and 4999 and any State or local income taxes applicable to the Participant on the date of payment. The determination of the Net After Tax Amount shall be made using the highest combined effective rate imposed by the foregoing taxes on income of the same character as the Parachute Payments or Capped Payments, as applicable, in effect on the date of payment. For purposes of this Section 15.04, the term “Parachute Payment” means a payment that is described in Code Section 280G(b)(2), determined in accordance with Code Section 280G and the regulations promulgated or proposed thereunder.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 15.04, the limitations and provisions of this Section 15.04 shall not apply to any Participant who, pursuant to an agreement with the Company or the terms of another plan maintained by the Company, is entitled to indemnification for any liability that the Participant may incur under Code Section 4999. In addition, nothing in this Section 15.04 shall limit or otherwise supersede the provisions of any other agreement or plan which provides that a Participant cannot receive Payments in excess of the Capped Payments.

AMENDMENT

The Board may amend or terminate this Plan at any time; provided, however, that no amendment may adversely impair the rights of Participants with respect to outstanding awards. In addition, an amendment will be contingent on approval of the Company’s shareholders if such approval is required by law or the rules of any exchange on which the Common Shares are listed or if the amendment would materially increase the benefits accruing to Participants under the Plan, materially increase the aggregate number of Common Shares that may be issued under the Plan or materially modify the requirements as to eligibility for participation in the Plan.

DURATION OF PLAN

No Share Award, Performance Unit Award, Option, SAR, Incentive Award or Other Equity-Based Award may be granted under this Plan after May 22, 2032. Share Awards, Performance Unit awards, Options, SARs, Incentive Award and Other Equity-Based Awards granted before such date shall remain valid in accordance with their terms.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF PLAN

Options, Share Awards, Performance Units, Incentive Awards and Other Equity-Based Awards may be granted under this Plan, as amended and restated herein, on and after the date that the Plan, as amended and restated herein, is adopted by the Board, provided that this amendment and restatement of the Plan shall not be effective unless, within twelve months after the Board’s action, the amended and restated Plan is approved by holders of a majority of the outstanding Common Shares entitled to vote and present or represented by properly executed and delivered proxies at a duly held shareholders’ meeting at which a quorum is present and provided further that no award shall be exercisable, vested or settled until such shareholder approval is obtained.
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