Document:

Exhibit 10.1

 

Execution Version

 

SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

BY AND BETWEEN

 

APPLETON COAL LLC

 

AND

 

RAMACO DEVELOPMENT, LLC

 

DATED AS OF AUGUST 8, 2022

 

     

     

    

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Page

 

	ARTICLE 1
    DEFINITIONS	1
	1.1	Definitions	1
	1.2	Cross
    References	10
	ARTICLE 2
    PURCHASE AND SALE of company securities	13
	2.1	Purchase
    and Sale of Company Securities	13
	2.2	Excluded
    Assets	13
	2.3	Retained
    Liabilities	14
	2.4	Purchase
    Price	14
	2.5	Reimbursements	15
	ARTICLE 3
    CLOSING TRANSACTIONS	15
	3.1	Closing	15
	3.2	Closing
    Deliveries of the Seller	16
	3.3	Closing
    Deliveries of Purchaser	17
	3.4	Closing
    Deliveries of the Company Group	18
	ARTICLE 4	19
	4.1	Regulatory
    Approval	19
	4.2	Bond
    Replacement/Purchase	20
	4.3	Interim
    Operations by Purchaser	20
	4.4	Interim
    Period Management of the Company Group	23
	4.5	Indemnity	24
	4.6	Seller’s
    Right to Cure Violations	25
	4.7	Negative
    Pledge	26
	4.8	Seller
    Lien	26
	4.9	Purchaser
    Default	26
	4.10	Exercise
    of Seller Lien	28
	4.11	Cumulative
    Remedies	29
	4.12	Termination
    of Seller Lien Documents	29
	ARTICLE 5
    REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES of the seller	30
	5.1	Organization
    and Power	30
	5.2	Authorization	30
	5.3	Capitalization;
    Subsidiaries	31
	5.4	Absence
    of Conflicts	31
	5.5	Government
    Authorization	32
	5.6	Financial
    Statements	32
	5.7	No
    Undisclosed Liabilities	32
	5.8	Real
    Property	32
	5.9	Contracts	33

 

     

     

    

 

	5.10	Intellectual
    Property	34
	5.11	Governmental
    Permits	34
	5.12	Litigation;
    Proceedings	34
	5.13	Compliance
    with Laws	34
	5.14	Environmental
    Matters	35
	5.15	Employees	36
	5.16	Taxes	36
	5.17	Brokerage	36
	5.18	Affiliate
    Transactions	37
	5.19	Insurance	37
	5.20	IT
    Systems	37
	5.21	Books
    and Records	37
	5.22	Disclaimer	37
	ARTICLE 6
    REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER	38
	6.1	Organization
    and Power	38
	6.2	Authorization	38
	6.3	Absence
    of Conflicts	38
	6.4	Governmental
    Authorities and Consents	39
	6.5	Litigation	39
	6.6	Brokerage	39
	6.7	Financing	39
	6.8	Due
    Diligence Review	39
	6.9	Restricted
    Securities	40
	6.10	Knowledge
    of Misrepresentations or Omissions	41
	6.11	Solvency	41
	6.12	Permit
    Eligibility	41
	ARTICLE 7
    COVENANTS; ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS	41
	7.1	Affirmative
    Covenants	41
	7.2	Negative
    Covenants	42
	7.3	Exclusivity	43
	7.4	Commercially
    Reasonable Efforts	43
	7.5	Consents	44
	7.6	Mutual
    Assistance	44
	7.7	Press
    Release and Announcements; Confidentiality	45
	7.8	Expenses	45
	7.9	Further
    Assurances	45
	7.10	Transfer
    Taxes; Recording Charges	46
	7.11	Tax
    Matters	46
	7.12	Acknowledgment
    Regarding Seller’s Representations and Warranties	47
	7.13	Disclosure
    Schedules	48
	7.14	Retention
    of Books and Records	49
	7.15	Right
    to Set-Off	49

 

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	ARTICLE 8
    CONDITIONS TO CLOSING	50
	8.1	Conditions
    to the Obligations of the Seller	50
	8.2	Conditions to Purchaser’s
    Obligations	51
	8.3	Waiver of Closing Conditions	52
	ARTICLE 9
    TERMINATION	52
	9.1	Termination	52
	9.2	Effect of Termination	53
	9.3	Treatment of Deposits upon
    Termination	53
	ARTICLE 10	53
	10.1	Survival; Limitation	53
	10.2	Indemnification Obligation
    of Seller	54
	10.3	Indemnification Obligation
    of Purchaser	54
	10.4	Indemnification Obligation
    of the Company Group	55
	10.5	Time Limitations	56
	10.6	Amount Limitations	57
	10.7	Indemnification Procedures	58
	10.8	Reductions of Indemnity Amounts	59
	10.9	Sole Remedy	60
	ARTICLE 11
    MISCELLANEOUS	60
	11.1	Amendment and Waiver	60
	11.2	Notices	60
	11.3	Assignment	61
	11.4	Severability	61
	11.5	No Strict Construction	62
	11.6	Captions	62
	11.7	No Third-Party Beneficiaries	62
	11.8	Complete Agreement	62
	11.9	Counterparts	62
	11.10	Governing Law and Jurisdiction	62
	11.11	Waiver of Jury Trial	63
	11.12	Specific Performance	63
	11.13	Attorney-Client Privilege
    and Conflict Waiver	63

 

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SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

This
SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of August 8, 2022, by and between
APPLETON COAL LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Seller”), and RAMACO DEVELOPMENT, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company (“Purchaser”) (each of Seller and Purchaser, a “Party,” and together,
the “Parties”).

 

RECITALS

 

A.            WHEREAS,
the Seller owns all of the issued and outstanding limited liability company interests (the “Company Securities”) of
Maben Coal LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”);

 

B.            WHEREAS,
Company is the sole shareholder of Carbon Resources Development, Inc., a West Virginia corporation (“CRD,” and
together with the Company, the “Company Group”);

 

C.            WHEREAS,
the Company and CRD own or lease certain coal mining assets including permits, coal leases, buildings, and other assets related to the
business of coal mining in West Virginia;

 

D.            WHEREAS,
subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Purchaser desires to purchase from the Seller, and the Seller desires to sell
to Purchaser, the Company Securities; and

 

E.            WHEREAS,
the Seller and Purchaser desire to make certain representations, warranties, covenants and agreements in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, and also to prescribe various conditions to the Closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement,
as set forth in, and subject to the provisions of, this Agreement.

 

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

 

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS

 

1.1            Definitions.
As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set forth below.

 

“Action”
means any legal action, arbitration, audit, hearing, litigation or proceeding (whether civil, criminal, administrative, investigative,
or informal) commenced, brought, conducted, or heard by or before any Governmental Authority.

 

“Affidavit as to
Lost Membership Certificate” means an affidavit by Seller attesting that Certificate Number 1 issuing the Company Securities
to Seller has been lost, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Seller and Purchaser as of the date hereof.

 

     

     

    

 

“Affiliate”
of any particular Person means any other Person controlling, controlled by or under common control with such Person. The term “control”
means possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person,
whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise. The terms “controlled”, “controlling”,
and “under common control with” have meanings correlative thereto.

 

“Affiliated Group”
means an affiliated group as defined in Section 1504 of the Code (or any analogous combined, consolidated or unitary group defined
under state, local or foreign income Tax Law) of which any member of the Company Group is or has been a member.

 

“Amended and Restated
Company Operating Agreement” means an amended and restated operating agreement of the Company, in form and substance reasonably
acceptable to Seller, Lender and Purchaser as of the date hereof.

 

“Ancillary Agreements”
means the Affidavit as to Lost Membership Certificate, the Amended and Restated Company Operating Agreement, Assignment and Assumption
Agreement, Assignment of LLC Interests, Contract Mining Agreement, Intercreditor Agreement, Membership Certificate and Blank Interest
Power, WPP Replacement Leases, Purchase Price Allocation, Seller Lien Pledge Agreement, and all other agreements, instruments, filings
and other documents entered into, filed or delivered by Seller, Company Group, Purchaser, the Guarantors or any other Person pursuant
to or in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, other than this Agreement and other the Loan Agreement and
other Loan Documents.

 

“Assignment and
Assumption Agreement” means an assignment and assumption agreement, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to both the
Seller and Purchaser as of the date hereof, whereby the Company Group assigns to the Seller all of their right, title and interest in
and to the Excluded Assets and the Seller assumes from the Company Group all of the Retained Liabilities.

 

“Assignment of LLC
Interests” means an Assignment of LLC Interests entered into between Purchaser and Seller, in form and substance reasonably
acceptable to the Seller and Purchaser as of the date hereof, evidencing the sale, transfer and assignment of the Company Securities
to Purchaser.

 

“Black Lung Claim”
means any written claim or demand asserting any right with respect to Black Lung Liabilities.

 

“Black Lung Liabilities”
means liabilities in respect of the Black Lung Benefits Revenue Act of 1977 and the Black Lung Benefits Reform Act of 1977, as amended
in 1981, and any corresponding state law.

 

“Bond”
means any bond, penal (or reclamation) bond, letter of credit and other financial assurance required by or under Governmental Permits
or Laws.

 

“Business”
means the business of the Company Group as currently conducted as of the date hereof.

 

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“Business Day”
shall mean any day on which commercial banks are open for business in New York, New York and London, England.

 

“CERCLA”
means the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq., as amended through
the date hereof.

 

“Change of Control
Approval” means the final approval of the WVDEP and any other applicable Governmental Authorities of the change of ownership
and control of the Company and CRD from the Seller to Purchaser pursuant to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement such that
the Seller, its Affiliates and each of their respective officers, managers, employees and agents are fully released from any and all
obligations and Liabilities under or relating to any of the Governmental Permits of the Company Group and any penal (or reclamation)
Bonds, performance Bonds or other Bonds or collateral posted in connection therewith.

 

“Coal Act”
means the Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act of 1992, as amended through the date hereof.

 

“Code”
means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

“Company Securities
Collateral” means, collectively, (i) the Company Securities, (ii) the Membership Certificate and Blank Interest Power,
(iii) any interest on the books and records of the Company or on the books and records of any securities intermediary pertaining
to the Company Securities, (iv) all economic rights relating to the foregoing, including, without limitation, all rights to share
in the profits and losses of the Company, (v) all governance rights relating to the foregoing, including, without limitation, all
rights to vote, consent to action and otherwise participate in the management of the Company, and (vi) without limitation the foregoing,
all dividends, distributions, cash, warrants, rights, options, instruments, securities and other property or proceeds from time to time
received, receivable or otherwise distributed in respect of or in exchange for any or all of the Company Securities, in each case, whether
now owned or hereafter acquired, together with all additions, substitutions, replacements and proceed thereof

 

“Confidentiality
Agreement” means that certain Confidentiality Agreement dated August 8, 2019, by and between Purchaser and the Lender,
as amended by that certain First Amendment to Confidentiality Agreement dated May 11, 2022, by and between Purchaser and Lender,
as may be further amended, extended and otherwise modified from time to time.

 

“Contemplated Transactions”
means the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Loan Documents.

 

“Deposits”
means, collectively, (i) the exclusivity fee in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) previously paid to and
deposited with Seller by Purchaser pursuant to that certain Letter of Intent entered into by and between the Parties on or around May 13,
2022, and (ii) the additional earnest money deposit in the amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) previously paid
to and deposited Seller by Purchaser pursuant to said Letter of Intent.

 

“Disclosure Schedules”
means all of the Schedules to this Agreement related to the representation and warranties of the Seller in Article 5.

 

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“Dollars”
or “$”, when used in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, means United States dollars unless otherwise
stated.

 

“Employee Benefit
Plan” means any employee benefit plan as defined under Section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and each other employee benefit or compensation plan, practice, policy, agreement or arrangement,
including any bonus, compensation, commission, deferred compensation, stock purchase, stock option, stock appreciation, equity or equity-based,
severance, retention, salary continuation, vacation, holiday, paid time off, sick leave, fringe benefit, incentive, insurance, employment,
consulting, independent contractor, change in control, welfare or similar plan, practice, policy, agreement or arrangement, in each case,
whether or not reduced to writing, whether funded or unfunded, and whether or not subject to ERISA.

 

“Environment”
means soil, land surface or subsurface strata, surface waters (including navigable waters, ocean waters, streams, ponds, drainage basins,
and wetlands), groundwaters, drinking water supply, stream sediments, ambient air (including indoor air), plant and animal life, and
any other environmental medium or natural resource.

 

“Environmental Law”
means any Law that requires or relates to: (i) advising appropriate authorities, employees, and the public of intended or actual
releases of pollutants or hazardous substances or materials, violations of discharge limits, or other prohibitions and of the commencement
of activities, such as resource extraction or construction, that could have significant impact on the Environment; (ii) preventing
or reducing to acceptable levels the release of pollutants or hazardous substances or materials into the Environment; (iii) reducing
the quantities, preventing the release, or minimizing the hazardous characteristics of wastes that are generated; (iv) assuring
that products are designed, formulated, packaged, and used so that they do not present unreasonable risks to human health or the Environment
when used or disposed of; (v) protecting resources, species, or ecological amenities; (vi) reducing to acceptable levels the
risks inherent in the transportation of hazardous substances, pollutants, oil, or other potentially harmful substances; (vii) cleaning
up pollutants that have been released, preventing the threat of release, or paying the costs of such clean up or prevention; or (viii) making
responsible parties pay private parties, or groups of them, for damages done to their health or the Environment, or permitting self-appointed
representatives of the public interest to recover for injuries done to public assets.

 

“Environmental Permits”
means any Governmental Permit required under or issued pursuant to any applicable Environmental Law.

 

“Environmental Representations”
means the representations and warranties made by the Seller in Section 5.14.

 

“Fundamental Representations”
means (i) the representations and warranties made by the Seller in Section 5.1 (Organization and Power), Section 5.2
(Authorization), Section 5.3 (Capitalization; Subsidiaries), Section 5.4 (Absence of Conflicts), Section 5.16
(Taxes), and Section 5.17 (Brokerage), and (ii) the representations and warranties made by Purchaser in Section 6.1
(Organization and Power), Section 6.2 (Authorization), Section 6.3 (Absence of Conflicts), Section 6.6
(Brokerage), Section 6.8 (Due Diligence Review), Section 6.10 (Knowledge of Misrepresentations or Omissions),
Section 6.11 (Solvency) and Section 6.12 (Permit Eligibility).

 

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“GAAP”
means generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, in the United States and consistent with the Company Group’s
past practices.

 

“Governmental Authority”
means any United States or other federal, state or local government or other political subdivision thereof, any entity, authority, tribunal,
agency or body exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory, fiscal or administrative functions of any such government or
political subdivision, and any supranational organization of sovereign states exercising such functions for such sovereign states.

 

“Governmental Permits”
means all permits, licenses, franchises, registrations, certificates, consents, approvals and other authorizations, filings, exemptions,
variances and rulings obtained from any Governmental Authority.

 

“Grantors”
means, collectively, (i) Purchaser, (ii) the Company, (iii) CRD, and (iv) any and all current and future Subsidiaries
of the Company and CRD, if applicable.

 

“Guaranties”
means, collectively, (i) a guaranty from the Parent, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lender, jointly and severally
guaranteeing the payment and performance of the obligations of Purchaser and all other Guarantors under the Loan Documents, (ii) guaranties
from the Company, CRD and any future direct or indirect Subsidiary thereof, jointly and severally guaranteeing the payment and performance
of the obligations of Purchaser and all other Guarantors under the Loan Documents, and (iii) any other guaranties contemplated by
the Loan Agreement.

 

“Guarantors”
means, collectively, (i)  the Parent, (ii) each of the members of the Company Group, and (iii) any and all other Persons
required under the Loan Agreement to guarantee the payment or performance of any obligations of Purchaser or any other Person under any
of the Loan Documents.

 

“Hazardous Material”
means any waste or other substance that is listed, defined, designated, or classified as, or otherwise determined to be, hazardous, radioactive,
or toxic or a pollutant or a contaminant under or pursuant to any Environmental Law.

 

“Indebtedness”
means, with respect to any Person at any date, without duplication: (i) all obligations of such Person for borrowed money (excluding
any inter-company obligations for borrowed money, any trade payables, accounts payable and any other current liabilities), (ii) all
obligations of such person in respect of letters of credit, to the extent drawn, and (iii) any accrued interest and fees related
to any of the foregoing.

 

“Intellectual Property”
means (i) patents and patent applications, (ii) trademarks, service marks, trade names and trade dress, together with all goodwill
associated therewith, and internet domain names, (iii) copyrights, (iv) trade secrets, and (v) registrations and applications
for any of the foregoing.

 

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“Intercreditor Agreement”
means an intercreditor agreement, in form and substance satisfactory to the Lender and the Seller in their sole discretion, by and between
the Lender and the Seller, with Purchaser and Company joining.

 

“Knowledge”
or “Known” means (a) in the case of Purchaser, the actual knowledge of the persons set forth in Schedule 1.1(a),
without independent investigation, and (b) in the case of the Seller, the actual knowledge of the persons set forth in Schedule
1.1(b), without independent investigation.

 

“Law”
means any federal, national, supranational, state, provincial, local or similar statute, law, ordinance, regulation, rule, code, order,
decree, judgment, requirement or rule of law (including common law).

 

“Leasehold Deeds
of Trust” means one (1) or more leasehold deeds of trust, security agreements, assignments of rents and leases, fixture
filings and as-extracted collateral filings, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Lender, by and from the Company to
a trustee designated by the Lender, for the benefit of the Lender, with respect to each of the Real Property Leases and the leased premises
covered thereby.

 

“Lender”
means Investec Bank PLC or one of its Affiliates.

 

“Liabilities”
any and all liabilities and obligations of every kind and description whatsoever, whether such liabilities or obligations are known or
unknown, disclosed or undisclosed, matured or unmatured, accrued, absolute, contingent or otherwise.

 

“Liens”
means any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien, easement, or charge. A license of Intellectual Property shall not be
deemed to be a Lien.

 

“Loan”
means a loan from the Lender to Purchaser in the amount of Twenty-One Million Dollars ($21,000,000.00) for the sole purpose of Purchaser
paying the Remaining Purchase Price, which loan will be governed by the Loan Agreement and other Loan Documents.

 

“Loan Agreement”
means a loan agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Seller and the Lender, by and between the Lender, as lender,
and Purchaser, as the borrower, and the other Persons from time to time party thereto (as applicable), as amended, restated, supplemented
or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

“Loan Documents”
means the Loan Agreement, the Guaranties, the Security Instruments, and all other agreements, instruments, promissory notes, filings
and other documents entered into, filed or delivered by Purchaser, the Lender, any of the Guarantors or any other Person pursuant to
or in connection with the Loan or the Loan Agreement, in each case, as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time
to time.

 

“Losses”
any and all losses, Liabilities, claims, obligations, deficiencies, demands, judgments, damages, interest, fines, penalties, claims,
suits, actions, causes of action, assessments, awards, settlements, taxes, costs, disbursements and expenses (including costs of investigation
and reasonable defense and attorneys’ and other professionals’ fees), in each case, except where otherwise specified, whether
or not involving a claim made by a third party.

 

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“Majestic/Grey Flats
Purchase Agreement” means that certain Asset and Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 31, 2011, by and between Majestic
Resources Development Company LLC, Grey Flats Development Company LLC, Robert L. Worley, Brad Scott and Maben Coal LLC, as amended or
otherwise modified, and that certain Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated January 31, 2011, by and between Majestic Resources
Development Company LLC and Grey Flats Development Company LLC, as amended or otherwise modified.

 

“Marshall Miller”
means Marshall Miller and Associates, Inc.

 

“Marshall Miller
Reports” means (i) that certain “Reserve Assessment & Cost Model Maben Property” dated June 2018
prepared by Marshal Miller and (ii) that certain draft “Updated Reserve Assessment for the Maben Property in Raleigh and Wyoming
Counties, West Virginia” dated June 2019 prepared by Marshall Miller.

 

“Material Adverse
Effect” means any event, circumstance, change, occurrence or effect (collectively, “Events”) that has a
material and adverse effect upon the assets or liabilities of the Company Group, taken as a whole; provided, however, that none
of the following (either alone or in combination with any other Event) shall be deemed to constitute, and none of the following shall
be taken into account in determining whether there has been, a Material Adverse Effect: (a) any Event arising from or relating to
(i) general business or economic conditions, (ii) the industry in which the Company Group operates, including a decline in
prices or demand for coal, increases in costs of transportation and raw materials, and labor shortages, (iii) national or international
political or social conditions, including the engagement by the United States in hostilities, whether or not pursuant to the declaration
of a national emergency or war, or the occurrence of any military or terrorist attack upon the United States or any of its respective
territories, possessions, or diplomatic or consular offices or upon any military installation, equipment or personnel of the United States,
(iv) changes in GAAP, (v) the financial, banking or securities markets (including any disruption thereof and any decline in
the price of any security or any market index), (vi) changes in Law, (vii) any “act of God,” including weather,
natural disasters and earthquakes, (viii) any action taken by Purchaser or its Affiliates or any omission by Purchaser or its Affiliates
of any action contemplated by this Agreement, (ix) any action taken by Seller or any member of the Company Group or any omission
to act by Seller or any member of the Company Group, in each case that is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement or was otherwise
taken (or not taken) with the consent of or at the request of Purchaser or any of its Affiliates, or (x) the announcement or pendency
of this Agreement or the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions, including any actions taken by customers, suppliers or personnel;
but only to the extent, in the case of clauses (i), (ii) and (vi), that such Event does not materially disproportionately affect
the Company Group relative to other entities in the industry in which the Company Group operates; (b) any Event which is cured on
or prior to the Closing Date; or (c) any Event that is disclosed on the Schedules or which Purchaser otherwise has actual knowledge
of as of the date of this Agreement.

 

“Membership Certificate
and Blank Interest Power” means Certificate Number 2 issuing the Company Securities to Purchaser coupled with a blank interest
power for the transfer of the Company Securities from Purchaser to be held as collateral by the Lender under the Loan Agreement, this
Agreement, the Seller Lien Pledge Agreement, and the Intercreditor Agreement, in form and substance satisfactory to the Seller, Lender
and Purchaser as of the date hereof.

 

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“Organizational
Document” means, as to any Person, its constitution, certificate of incorporation or articles of organization, certificate
of formation, regulations, by-laws or operating agreement or any equivalent documents under the Law of such Person’s jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization.

 

“Parent”
means Ramaco Resources, Inc., a Delaware corporation listed and publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol
 “METC.”

 

“Permit Blocked”
means, with respect to any Person, that such Person or any Person that “owns and controls” such Person or is “owned
or controlled” by such Person, including, without limitation, any officers, directors, managers, parents, Subsidiaries or individuals
or entities owning ten percent (10%) or more of the equity interests of such Person, is ineligible to receive any mining permits, reclamation
permits or other permits or licenses from any Governmental Authority under Environmental Laws or other applicable Laws relating to the
mining, processing, shipping or selling of coal or the reclamation of lands or waters disturbed thereby.

 

“Permitted Liens”
means (i) cashiers’, landlords’, mechanics’, materialmen’s, carriers’, workmen’s, repairmen’s,
contractors’, processors’, maritime, consignees’, warehousemen’s and other like Liens arising or incurred in
the ordinary course of business and for amounts which are not delinquent or are being contested in good faith and which would not, individually
or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect, (ii) easements, covenants, conditions, rights-of-way, restrictions and other
similar charges, title defects and encumbrances granted by third parties (other than the Seller or the Company Group), including, without
limitation, the landlords of any member of the Company Group, (iii) Liens for Taxes not yet due and payable or for Taxes that the
taxpayer is contesting in good faith and for which reserves have been established, (iv) zoning, entitlement, conservation restriction
and other land use and environmental regulations by Governmental Authorities, (v) pledges or deposits under workers’ compensation
legislation, unemployment insurance or similar applicable Laws, (vi) the terms, covenants, conditions and reservations contained
in each Real Property Lease and any Liens granted to landlords therein (in addition to statutory landlord’s Liens), (vii) customary
rights of set-off, revocation, refund or chargeback, (viii) Liens arising by operation of law on insurance policies and proceeds
thereof to secure premiums thereunder, (ix) any conditions that might be shown by a current, accurate survey or physical inspection,
(x) any real property or leasehold rights or interests vested in, or licenses granted to, any Person other than the Seller, the
Lender, their Affiliates, or a member of the Company Group relating to the leased premises under any of the Real Property Leases or lands
adjacent thereto, including, without limitation, the surface thereof and any minerals or timber therein, thereon or thereunder, in each
case, to the extent not subleased or otherwise granted to such Person by a third party (other than the Seller or its Affiliates or any
member of the Company Group), including, without limitation, the landlords of any member of the Company Group, (xi) the Majestic/Grey
Flats Purchase Agreement and the overriding royalty payments owed under or in connection with the foregoing, and (xii) any liens
granted to Lender or Seller pursuant to this Agreement, any of the Ancillary Agreements or any of the Loan Documents.

 

“Person”
means any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, trust, unincorporated association, corporation, limited liability
company, entity or Governmental Authority.

 

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“Pre-Closing Tax
Period” means each taxable period ending on or before the Closing Date and the portion through the end of the Closing Date
of any Straddle Period.

 

“Purchaser Indemnitees”
means Purchaser, its Affiliates and each of the officers, directors, shareholders, managers, members, representatives and agents of each
of the foregoing; and “Purchaser Indemnitee” means any one of the Purchaser Indemnitees.

 

“Security Instruments”
means, collectively, (i) a pledge and security agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Lender, by and between
the Grantors, as grantors, and the Lender, as secured party, pursuant to which the Grantors pledge and grant the Lender a security interest
in the Company Securities, the Subsidiary Securities and all of the other equity interests in the Company, CRD and their respective current
and future Subsidiaries, the proceeds thereof and other collateral related thereto, as contemplated by the Loan Agreement, and (ii) the
Leasehold Deeds of Trust.

 

“Seller
Indemnitees” means the Seller, the Lender, the Company, CRD, each of their respective Affiliates and each of the officers,
directors, shareholders, managers, members, representatives and agents of each of the foregoing; and “Seller Indemnitee”
means any one of the Seller Indemnitees.

 

“Specified Provisions”
means the provisions of Section 3.2, Section 3.3, Section 3.4, Section 4.1, Section 4.2,
Section 4.3, Section 4.4, Section 4.7, and Section 4.8

 

“Straddle Period”
means any taxable period that includes (but does not end on) the Closing Date.

 

“Subsidiary”
means, with respect to any Person, any partnership, limited liability company, corporation or other business entity of which (i) if
a corporation, a majority of the total voting power of securities entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote
in the election of directors, managers or trustees thereof is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by that Person
or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person or a combination thereof, or (ii) if a partnership, limited liability company
or other business entity, a majority of the partnership or other similar ownership interests thereof is at the time owned or controlled,
directly or indirectly, by that Person or one or more Subsidiaries of that Person or a combination thereof.

 

“Tax”
means any foreign, federal, state or local income, gross receipts, franchise, estimated, alternative minimum, add-on minimum, sales,
use, transfer, real property gains, registration, value added, excise, natural resources, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, windfall
profit, environmental, real property, personal property, capital stock or other securities, social security, unemployment, disability,
payroll, license, or employee or other withholding tax, including any interest, penalties or additions to tax or additional amounts in
respect of the foregoing.

 

“Tax Return”
means any return, statement, schedule, declaration, report, claim for refund, information return or other document (including any related
or supporting schedule, statement or information and including any amendment thereof) filed or required to be filed in connection with
the determination, assessment or collection of any Tax of any party or the administration of any laws, regulations or administrative
requirements relating to any Tax.

 

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“Transaction Expenses”
means, collectively, the amount of the fees, commissions, costs and expenses that are incurred prior to, on or after the Closing Date
by or on behalf of a Person in connection with the preparation, negotiation and execution of this Agreement and/or the consummation or
performance of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, including the fees and expenses of
any broker, investment banker or financial advisor, any legal, accounting and consulting fees and expenses, including, but not limited
to, any brokerage fees or commissions payable to Perella Weinberg Partners in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated
under this Agreement, the payment of which shall be the sole responsibility of Seller.

 

“Transaction Indebtedness”
means, collectively, any and all Indebtedness under, arising from or relating to this Agreement, any of the Ancillary Agreements, the
Loan Agreement, the other Loan Documents, or the Contemplated Transactions.

 

“WPP
Leases” means (i) that certain Coal Mining Lease dated effective as of April 1, 2009, originally by and between WPP
LLC, as lessor, and Majestic Resources Development Company, LLC (predecessor-in-interest of the Company), as lessee, and Western Pocahontas
Properties Limited Partnership, as the same has been amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time prior to the date
of this Agreement, and (ii) that certain Coal Mining Lease dated June 11, 2014, but effective as of January 1,
2014, by and between WPP LLC, as lessor, and Maben Coal LLC, as lessee, and Western Pocahontas Properties Limited Partnership (WPPLP),
as the same has been amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time prior to the date of this Agreement, each such Coal
Mining Leases being a Real Property Lease as set forth on Schedule 5.8(a).

 

“WPP Replacement
Leases” means one (1) or more coal mining leases or amended and restated coal mining leases, in each case in form and
substance acceptable to the Seller and the Lender with respect to their interests and collateral positions and approved by the Seller
and the Lender in writing at or prior to the Closing, between the Company and WPP LLC (and/or one or more of its Affiliates) amending
and restating either or both of the WPP Leases in their entirety or replacing the same in their entirety effectively immediately upon
the termination thereof.

 

“WVDEP”
means the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, including each of its divisions or subdivisions.

 

1.2            Cross
References. Each of the following terms shall have the meaning specified in the Section of this Agreement set forth opposite
such term:

 

Section

 

	1933 Act	     6.9
	Action	     1.1
	AEP Deposit Reimbursement Amount	     2.5(a)
	Affidavit as to Lost Membership Certificate	     1.1
	Affiliate	     1.1
	Affiliated Group	     1.1
	Agreement	     Preamble

 

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	Amended and Restated Company Operating Agreement	     1.1
	Ancillary Agreements	     1.1
	Assignment and Assumption Agreement	     1.1
	Assignment of LLC Interests	     1.1
	Black Lung Claim	     1.1
	Black Lung Liabilities	     1.1
	Bond	     1.1
	Business	     1.1
	Business Day	     1.1
	CERCLA	     1.1
	Change of Control Approval	     1.1
	Claims Notice	     10.7(b)
	Closing	     3.1
	Closing Date.	     3.1
	Coal Act	     1.1
	Code	     1.1
	Company	     Recital A
	Company Group	     Recital B
	Company Group Bonds	     2.2(c)
	Company Group Bonds Proceeds	     2.2(c)
	Company Resolutions	     3.4(c)
	Company Securities	     Recital A
	Company Securities Collateral	     1.1
	Confidentiality Agreement	     1.1
	Contemplated Transactions	     1.1
	Contract	     5.9
	Contracts	     5.9
	CRD	     Recital B
	CRD Resolutions	     3.4(d)
	Deposits	     1.1
	Direct Claim	     10.7(a)
	Disclosure Schedules	     1.1
	Disclosure Schedules Update	     7.13(e)
	Dollars or “$”	     1.1
	Easements	     5.8(c)
	Employee Benefit Plan	     1.1
	Environment	     1.1
	Environmental Law	     1.1
	Environmental Permits	     1.1
	Environmental Representations	     1.1
	Excluded Assets	     2.2
	Financial Statements	     5.6(a)
	Final Transfer Date	     4.1(b)
	Fundamental Representations	     1.1
	GAAP	     1.1
	Governmental Authority	     1.1

 

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	Governmental Permits	     1.1
	Grantors	     1.1
	Guaranties	     1.1
	Gurantors	     1.1
	Hazardous Material	     1.1
	Indebtedness	     1.1
	Indemnified Party	     10.7(a)
	Indemnifying Party	     10.7(a)
	Initial Purchase Price	     2.4(b)
	Intellectual Property	     1.1
	Intercreditor Agreement	     1.1
	Interim Period	     4.3(b)(i)
	Knowledge	     1.1
	Law	     1.1
	Leased Real Property	     5.8(a)
	Leasehold Deeds of Trust	     1.1
	Lender	     1.1
	Liabilities	     1.1
	Liens	     1.1
	Litigation Conditions	     10.7(c)
	Loan	     1.1
	Loan Agreement	     1.1
	Loan Documents	     1.1
	Losses	     1.1
	MAR Reimbursement Amount	     2.5(b)
	Majestic/Grey Flats Purchase Agreement	     1.1
	Marshall Miller	     1.1
	Marshall Miller Reports	     1.1
	Material Adverse Effect	     1.1
	Membership Certificate and Blank Interest Power	     1.1
	Organizational Document	     1.1
	Outside Date	     9.1(d)
	Parent	     1.1
	Party	     Premable
	Parties	     Preamble
	Permit Blocked	     1.1
	Contract Mining Agreement	     4.3(b)(vi)
	Permitted Liens	     1.1
	Person	     1.1
	Pre-Closing Tax Period	     1.1
	Pre-Closing Tax Refund	     7.11(g)
	Purchase Price	     2.4(a)
	Purchase Price Allocation	     2.4(d)
	Purchaser	     Preamble
	Purchaser Default	     4.9
	Purchaser Indemnitees	     1.1

 

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	Real Property Leases	     5.8(a)
	Remaining Purchase Price	     2.4(c)
	Retained Liabilities	     2.3
	Schedule	     7.13
	Schedules	     7.13
	Security Instruments	     1.1
	Securities Laws	     7.7
	Seller	     Preamble
	Seller Indemnitees	     1.1
	Seller Insurance Policies	     5.19
	Seller Lien	     4.8
	Seller Lien Pledge Agreement	     4.8
	Seller Parties	     11.13
	Specified Provisions	     1.1
	Straddle Period	     1.1
	Subsidiary	     1.1
	Subsidiary Securities	     5.3(b)
	Tax	     1.1
	Tax Return	     1.1
	Third Party Claim	     10.7(b)
	Trade Payables	     2.3(a)
	Transaction Expenses	     1.1
	Transaction Indebtedness	     1.1
	Uncorrected Violation	     4.5(d)
	Violations	     4.6(b)
	WPP Leases	     1.1
	WPP Replacement Leases	     1.1
	WVDEP	     1.1

 

ARTICLE 2

PURCHASE AND SALE of company securities

 

2.1            Purchase
and Sale of Company Securities. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein and on the basis of the representations,
warranties, covenants and agreements contained herein, at the Closing, the Seller shall sell to Purchaser, and Purchaser shall purchase
from the Seller, the Company Securities, free and clear of all Liens (other than any restrictions under the 1933 Act and state securities
laws, Liens created by or resulting from actions of Purchaser or Liens arising out of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements, or the
Loan Documents).

 

2.2            Excluded
Assets. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement, the Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the Seller or its designee
shall retain or acquire all right, title and interest in and to the following assets (collectively, the “Excluded Assets”):

 

(a)            all
bank accounts of the Company Group;

 

(b)            all
cash, cash equivalents and accounts receivable of the Company Group as of the Closing Date;

 

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(c)            subject
to Section 4.2(b), the remaining cash balance of the Bonds as of the Closing Date held by Governmental Authorities for mining
permits and reclamation obligations of the Company Group (such bonds, the “Company Group Bonds”) (excluding any interest
accruing thereon that the WVDEP is entitled to and elects to retain under applicable Laws or the terms of such Bonds) (such cash balance
of the Company Group Bonds, less such excluded interest, if any, the “Company Group Bonds Proceeds”); provided,
the Company Group Bonds shall be released and delivered to the Seller in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.2(a);

 

(d)            any
Employee Benefit Plan of the Seller or its Affiliates or in which the Company Group or its Affiliates participates as of the Closing
Date;

 

(e)            all
rights relating to refunds, recovery or recoupment of Taxes paid or required to be paid by the Company Group or with respect to any of
the assets of the Company Group arising from or relating to any Pre-Closing Tax Period; and

 

(f)            the
Company’s contract with Suddenlink Communications for phone and internet services at 13905 McCorkle Ave. SE, One Carbon Center,
Suite 501, Charleston, West Virginia 25315.

 

2.3            Retained
Liabilities. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the Parties acknowledge and agree that Purchaser
shall not accept or assume, and the Seller shall retain or acquire, the following liabilities (collectively, the “Retained Liabilities”):

 

(a)            all
Indebtedness (other than Transaction Indebtedness) of the Company Group as of the Closing and all trade payables of the Company Group
(“Trade Payables”) existing as of the Closing; provided, the Indebtedness (other than Transaction Indebtedness)
and Trade Payables of the Company Group known to Seller as of the day before the Closing Date shall be paid off by the Company Group
at or prior to Closing in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.2(i);

 

(b)            all
obligations of the Company Group or its Affiliates relating to any Employee Benefit Plan of the Seller or its Affiliates or in which
the Company Group or its Affiliates participates as of the Closing Date; and

 

(c)            those
liabilities and obligations of the Seller or the Company Group as specifically set forth in Schedule 2.3(c).

 

2.4            Purchase
Price.

 

(a)            The
aggregate purchase price to be paid by Purchaser to the Seller for the Company Securities shall be an amount equal to Thirty Million
Dollars ($30,000,000.00) (the “Purchase Price”).

 

(b)            Nine
Million Dollars ($9,000,000.00) of the Purchase Price (the “Initial Purchase Price”) less the aggregate sum of any
and all Deposits that are paid by Purchaser prior to the Closing Date, which shall be credited and applied against the Initial Purchase
Price at Closing, shall be paid by Purchaser to the Seller in cash at the Closing, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to
an account (or accounts) designated by the Seller in writing on or before the Closing Date.

 

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(c)            The
remaining Twenty-One Million Dollars ($21,000,000.00) of the Purchase Price (the “Remaining Purchase Price”) shall
be (i) financed by the Lender through the Loan pursuant to the Loan Documents, (ii) payable to the Seller at the Closing from
the proceeds of the Loan, and (iii) paid directly to the Seller by the Lender on behalf of Purchaser in conjunction with the funding
of the Loan, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account (or accounts) designated by the Seller in writing on or before
the Closing Date or by another method agreed to by and between the Lender and the Seller.

 

(d)            Purchaser
and the Seller agree that the purchase of the Company Securities will be treated for all applicable income Tax purposes as a purchase
of assets owned by the Company. The Parties shall work in good faith to agree as to the allocation of the Purchase Price and any additional
consideration (for Tax purposes including any liabilities of the Company assumed by Purchaser) among the assets of the Company in accordance
with the Code and applicable Law on or before Closing (the “Purchase Price Allocation”). Purchaser and Seller shall
timely file all Tax Returns in accordance with the Purchase Price Allocation and shall not take any position, in connection with any
Tax Return, audit or similar proceeding related to Taxes, that is inconsistent with such allocation, except in each case as otherwise
required by applicable Law.

 

2.5            Reimbursements.

 

(a)            Reimbursement
of AEP Security Deposit. At the Closing, Purchaser shall pay to the Seller the amount of Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00)
(the “AEP Deposit Reimbursement Amount”), as reimbursement for the security deposit in equal to the AEP Deposit Reimbursement
Amount posted with American Electric Power or one of its Affiliates on behalf of the Company Group.

 

(b)            Reimbursement
of Minimum Annual Rentals. At the Closing, Purchaser shall pay to Seller an amount equal to the amount of all recoupable annual minimum
rentals or advance minimum royalties under the Real Property Leases paid in advance on behalf of the Company or CRD for calendar year
2022 (the “MAR Reimbursement Amount”), as reimbursement for said annual minimum rentals or advance minimum royalties,
the payment of which is subject to and contingent upon, with respect to the WPP Leases, the extent that recoupment of such annual minimum
rentals or advance minimum royalties is permitted under the terms of any WPP Replacement Leases.

 

ARTICLE 3

CLOSING TRANSACTIONS

 

3.1            Closing.
The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall take place remotely by video
or teleconference in which all interested Parties are able to participate or at the offices of Jackson Kelly PLLC, 500 Lee Street East,
Suite 1600, Charleston, West Virginia 25301, commencing at 10:00 a.m. local time on the second Business Day following the satisfaction
or waiver of all conditions of the Parties to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (other than the conditions with
respect to actions the respective Parties will take at the Closing itself), or at such other place or on such other date as is mutually
agreed in writing (e-mail being sufficient) between Purchaser and the Seller. The date upon which the Closing occurs is referred to herein
as the “Closing Date.” The Closing shall be effective as of 11:59 p.m. local time.

 

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3.2            Closing
Deliveries of the Seller. Subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, at or prior to the Closing, the Seller shall deliver
or cause to be delivered to Purchaser:

 

(a)            the
Assignment of LLC Interests, duly executed by the Seller;

 

(b)            the
Affidavit as to Lost Membership Certificate, duly executed by the Seller;

 

(c)            the
Assignment and Assumption Agreement, duly executed by the Seller;

 

(d)            the
Purchase Price Allocation as provided in Section 2.4(d), duly executed by the Seller;

 

(e)            the
Intercreditor Agreement, duly executed by the Lender and the Seller;

 

(f)            a
true and correct copy of resolutions of the member(s) of the Seller, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser,
approving the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and authorizing its manager(s), officer(s) or other authorized agents
to execute, deliver, enter into and perform, in the name and on behalf of the Seller, this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to
which the Seller is a party;

 

(g)            a
certificate from an officer of the Seller, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser, dated as of the Closing Date,
certifying (i) as to the resolutions of the member(s) of the Seller approving and authorizing the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement, (ii) as to the names and signatures of the officer(s), manager(s) or other authorized agent(s) of the
Seller authorized to sign this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which Seller is a party on behalf of the Seller, and (iii) that
the applicable conditions precedent specified in Sections 8.2(a) and 8.2(b) have been satisfied;

 

(h)            a
true, correct and complete list of all Indebtedness (other than Transaction Indebtedness) and Trade Payables of the Company Group Known
to the Seller to exist on the Closing Date, together with evidence reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser that all such Indebtedness and
Trade Payables are being or have been fully paid or otherwise satisfied by the Company Group or the Seller as of the Closing;

 

(i)            copies
of signed written resignations of each manager and officer of the Company and CRD effective as of the Closing Date;

 

(j)            the
original books and records of the Company Group then in the Seller’s possession; and

 

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(k)            such
other documents or instruments as Purchaser may reasonably request in good faith to consummate or evidence the transactions contemplated
hereby.

 

3.3            Closing
Deliveries of Purchaser. Subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, at or prior to the Closing, Purchaser shall deliver
or cause to be delivered to the Seller or the Lender (as applicable):

 

(a)            payment
of the Purchase Price, in the applicable manner set forth in Section 2.4;

 

(b)            payment
of the AEP Deposit Reimbursement Amount, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account (or accounts) designated by Seller
in writing on or before the Closing Date;

 

(c)            payment
of the MAR Reimbursement Amount, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account (or accounts) designated by Seller in
writing on or before the Closing Date;

 

(d)            the
Assignment of LLC Interests, duly executed by Purchaser;

 

(e)            the
Seller Lien Pledge Agreement, duly executed by Purchaser;

 

(f)            the
Membership Certificate and Blank Interest Power, with the blank interest power duly executed by Purchaser;

 

(g)            the
Intercreditor Agreement, duly executed by Purchaser;

 

(h)            the
Loan Agreement, duly executed by Purchaser;

 

(i)            each
of the Guaranties, duly executed by the Guarantors, as applicable;

 

(j)            each
of the Security Instruments, duly executed by the Grantors, as applicable;

 

(k)            each
of the other Loan Documents to which Purchaser, any Guarantor or any Grantor is a party required under the terms of the Loan Agreement
to be delivered on the Closing Date, in each case, duly executed by Purchaser, each such Guarantor and each such Grantor, as applicable;

 

(l)            each
of the other Loan Documents which is required under the terms of the Loan Agreement to be delivered by Purchaser on the Closing Date;

 

(m)            the
Purchase Price Allocation as provided in Section 2.4(d), duly executed by Purchaser;

 

(n)            the
Amended and Restated Company Operating Agreement, duly executed by the Purchaser;

 

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(o)            a
true and correct copy of resolutions of the member(s) and manager(s) of Purchaser (as applicable), in form and substance reasonably
satisfactory to the Seller, approving the Contemplated Transactions and authorizing its manager(s), officer(s) or other authorized
agents to execute, deliver, enter into and perform, in the name and on behalf of Purchaser, this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements
to which Purchaser is a party, and the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents to which Purchaser is a party;

 

(p)            a
certificate from an officer or manager of Purchaser, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Seller, dated as of the Closing
Date, certifying (i) as to the resolutions of the member(s) and manager(s) of Purchaser (as applicable) approving and
authorizing the Contemplated Transactions, (ii) as to the names and signatures of the officer(s), manager(s) or other authorized
agent(s) of Purchaser authorized to sign this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements to which Purchaser is a party, the Loan Agreement
and the other Loan Documents to which Purchaser is a party on behalf of Purchaser, and (iii) that the applicable conditions precedent
specified in Sections 8.1(a) and 8.1(b) have been satisfied; and

 

(q)            such
other documents or instruments as the Seller may reasonably request in good faith to consummate or evidence the Contemplated Transactions.

 

3.4            Closing
Deliveries of the Company Group. Subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, at the Closing, immediately after giving
effect to the deliveries set forth in Section 3.2 and Section 3.3, Purchaser shall cause the Company Group to
deliver or cause to be delivered to the Seller or the Lender (as applicable):

 

(a)            the
Assignment and Assumption Agreement, duly executed by each member of the Company Group, as applicable;

 

(b)            the
Amended and Restated Company Operating Agreement, duly executed by the Company;

 

(c)            the
Membership Certificate and Blank Interest Power, with the membership certificate duly executed by the Company;

 

(d)            the
Loan Documents to which either member of the Company Group is a party that is required to be delivered to the Lender at the Closing,
in each case, duly executed by each member of the Company Group, as applicable;

 

(e)            a
true and correct copy of resolutions of Purchaser, as the sole member of the Company, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to
the Seller, approving the Contemplated Transactions and the Loan Agreement and authorizing an authorized agent to execute, deliver, enter
into and perform (as applicable), in the name and on behalf of the Company, this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements to which the Company
is a party and the Loan Documents to which the Company is a party (the “Company Resolutions”);

 

(f)            a
true and correct copy of resolutions of the Company, as the sole shareholder of CRD, signed by an authorized agent of Purchaser on behalf
of the Company, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Seller, approving the Contemplated Transactions and the Loan Agreement
and authorizing an authorized agent to execute, deliver, enter into and perform (as applicable), in the name and on behalf of CRD, this
Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements to which CRD is a party, and the Loan Documents to which CRD is a party (the “CRD Resolutions”);
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(g)            such
other documents or instruments as the Seller may reasonably request in good faith to consummate or evidence the transactions contemplated
hereby.

 

ARTICLE 4

REGULATORY APPROVAL; POST-CLOSING RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS

 

4.1            Regulatory
Approval.

 

(a)            Filings;
Consents. As promptly as practical after the date of this Agreement, Purchaser shall make all filings required by applicable Laws
to be made by Purchaser to consummate the Contemplated Transactions, including, without limitation, all filings which must be made with
any Governmental Authority in respect of the Company Group’s Governmental Permits; provided, however, the filings required
to be made with the WVDEP or other Governmental Authorities by Purchaser and the Company Group for the Change of Control Approval shall
be made in accordance with the time frame therefor set forth in Section 4.1(b). Purchaser shall cooperate with the Seller
and the Company Group with respect to all filings that the Seller and the Company Group are required by applicable Laws to make in connection
with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Likewise, Seller shall cooperate with the Purchaser and the Company Group with
respect to all filings that the Purchaser and the Company Group are required to make under this Agreement or by applicable Law in connection
with the Contemplated Transactions.

 

(b)            Change
of Control Approval. Prior to the Closing, Purchaser shall deliver to Seller copies of all of the appropriate permit transfer or
change of ownership and control applications and application for advance approval therefor, to be filed with the WVDEP or other Governmental
Authorities in respect of the Change of Control Approval. Within five (5) Business Days following the Closing Date, Purchaser shall
file such applications with the WVDEP or other appropriate Governmental Authorities, and shall thereafter, using commercially reasonable
efforts, take all other necessary actions, to cause the Change of Control Approval to occur as soon as possible after the Closing and
in no event later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the Closing Date (the “Final Transfer Date”); provided,
however, in the event that Purchaser has timely filed all such applications with the WVDEP or other appropriate Governmental Authorities
and has used commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Change of Control Approval to occur as soon as possible after the Closing,
but notwithstanding the foregoing efforts on Purchaser’s part, the Change of Control Approval has not occurred within one hundred
twenty (120) days after the Closing Date for reasons beyond Purchaser’s control, the Final Transfer Date shall be extended for
so long thereafter as Purchaser continues to diligently exercise commercially reasonable efforts to obtain Change of Control Approval;
provided further, however, that the Final Transfer Date shall not be extended beyond the date Seller exercises the Seller Lien
upon the occurrence of a Purchaser Default that is not cured within the applicable cure period, if any. The Seller shall provide reasonable
and timely cooperation and support (including signing such regulatory forms as may be necessary) to Purchaser in good faith to facilitate
the Change of Control Approval; provided, however, that Seller shall not be obligated to incur any material costs or expenses
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(c)            Notice
of Obstacles to Change of Control Approval. Purchaser shall immediately notify Seller of any facts that would render Purchaser or
its Affiliates ineligible to receive any Environmental Permits or other Governmental Permits or frustrate or delay the Change of Control
Approval being obtained.

 

4.2            Bond
Replacement/Purchase.

 

(a)            Bond
Replacement. At the earliest time provided for in the WVDEP’s procedure for the Change of Control Approval, Purchaser shall
cause replacement penal (or reclamation) Bonds to be posted with the WVDEP in the amounts required by WVDEP in order to replace and release
all of the Company Group Bonds. Immediately upon Purchaser posting such Bonds, Purchaser shall take all commercially reasonable actions
within its power to cause the WVDEP to release the Company Group Bonds Proceeds (which are Excluded Assets) directly to the Seller within
fifteen (15) days.

 

(b)            Bond
Purchaser. In the event WVDEP has not released the Company Group Bonds Proceeds to Seller by October 15, 2022, for any reason,
Purchaser shall pay an amount equal to the amount of the Company Group Bonds as of the Closing to the Seller in exchange for the Company
Group Bonds and any bank accounts relating thereto to remain in place with the WVDEP. In such event, Purchaser shall be deemed to have
purchased the Company Group Bonds and any bank accounts relating to the Company Group Bonds, which shall be considered purchased assets
under this Agreement and remain the property of the Company Group and shall not constitute Excluded Assets hereunder.

 

4.3            Interim
Operations by Purchaser.

 

(a)            Designation
of Purchaser as Operator. As soon as practicable after the Closing, and in any event within five (5) Business Days following
the Closing Date, Purchaser shall file all applications necessary to be designated as an operator on or under each of the Environmental
Permits of the Company Group which constitute mining or reclamation permits as set forth on Schedule 4.3(a) and application
for advance approval therefor. Purchaser may perform its obligations under this Article 4 through a wholly owned Affiliate (other
than any member of the Company Group) designated by Purchaser to be named as operator under the Environmental Permits of the Company
Group (sometimes referred to herein as “designated Affiliate”); provided, however, that such designated Affiliate is named
in the applications required to be provided to Seller hereunder prior to Closing. For avoidance of doubt, any reference to Purchaser
as used under this Article 4 as it relates to Purchaser’s obligations with respect to the applicable Environmental
Permits of the Company Group shall refer to Purchaser and the designated Affiliate regardless of whether the designated Affiliate is
expressly named herein.

 

(b)            Limited
Operations.

 

(i)            During
the period between Purchaser being approved as a designated operator on or under said Environmental Permits and the earliest to occur
of the following (A) the completion of the Change of Control Approval and the release of the Company Group Bonds and delivery of
the same to the Seller in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.2, (B) the Final Transfer Date, as may be extended
in accordance with Section 4.1(b), and (C) the Seller exercising the Seller Lien upon the occurrence of a Purchaser Default
that is not cured within the applicable cure period, if any (such period, the “Interim Period”), Purchaser may, subject
to the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 4.3, conduct the following site preparation, pre-mining operations
and reclamation activities on the Leased Real Property during the Interim Period: cleaning up or pulling ditches, dipping ponds and sumps,
improving internal roads, cleaning up and preparing existing highwalls for mining operations (including grouting or cutting out old auger
mine workings), performing reclamation work under any of the Company Group’s Environmental Permits, and removing coal incidental
to the foregoing activities (to the extent that such coal removal does not violate any Governmental Permit or applicable Laws). Purchaser
shall conduct the foregoing activities to the extent required to maintain the Environmental Permits in compliance with applicable Laws.
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 4.3, Purchaser may sell to third parties any such incidental
coal removed by Purchaser from the Leased Real Property during the course of conducting the above-mentioned activities.

 

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(ii)            Purchaser
shall conduct all mining operations on or under the Environmental Permits of the Company Group during the Interim Period in Purchaser’s
own name, and not in the name of any member of the Company Group, on its own behalf and/or as an independent contractor and not as an
agent, partner or joint venturer of the Seller or any member of the Company Group. Purchaser shall conduct all such mining operations
in compliance with the Company Group’s Environmental Permits, shall maintain such Environmental Permits in compliance with all
applicable Laws, and shall otherwise comply with all applicable Laws, including the posting of any additional bond amounts required by
any Governmental Authority. For the sake of clarity, Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining its own “MSHA ID Number(s)”
from the Mine Safety and Health Administration and any other Governmental Permits required in order for Purchaser or its designated Affiliate
to operate as a designated operator under the Company Group’s Environmental Permits. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set
forth herein, Purchaser shall not conduct any activities or operations on the Leased Real Property except for the limited activities
and operations expressly permitted in Section 4.3(b)(i) unless as agreed to in writing by and between the Parties pursuant
to a Contract Mining Agreement (as defined herein under Section 4.3(b)(vi)).

 

(iii)            In
conducting any activities on the Leased Real Property during the Interim Period, Purchaser shall comply with (A) all of the applicable
terms and conditions of the Real Property Leases (and any WPP Replacement Leases), and (B) any reasonable rules or restrictions
concerning such permitted activities, or activity on the Leased Real Property generally, established by the Seller and delivered to Purchaser
in writing. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Seller shall not, and shall not be deemed to, control any
mining or mining-related operations or activities of the Purchaser during the Interim Period.

 

(iv)            To
the extent that Purchaser sells any incidental coal removed from the Leased Real Property during the Interim Period as contemplated under
Section 4.3(b)(i) or the Contract Mining Agreement, Purchaser shall sell such coal in Purchaser’s own name and
not in the name of the Seller or any member of the Company Group and shall be solely responsible for, shall timely pay, and shall indemnify
and hold harmless the Seller Indemnitees (including the Company Group for the benefit of Seller) from and against, any and all Taxes
and production royalties assessed to or owed by the Seller, Purchaser or any member of the Company Group on account of any such coal
sold by or on behalf of Purchaser.

 

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(v)            To
the extent necessary, the Seller and Purchaser will cause the Company or CRD to grant Purchaser the limited right to enter onto the Leased
Real Property for the purposes of conducting the limited activities set forth in Section 4.3(b)(i).

 

(vi)            Notwithstanding
the limitation on operations set forth in Section 4.3(b)(i), the Parties hereby agree that if (A) the Interim Period
extends beyond October 15, 2022, (B) no Purchaser Default has occurred, (C) either Seller has received the Company Group
Bond Proceeds under Section 4.2(a) or Purchaser has paid Seller the amount of the Company Group Bonds under Section 4.2(b),
(D) advance approval for the Change of Control Application has been granted by the WVDEP, and (E) Purchaser’s application
to designate it as an operator under each of the Environmental Permits has been granted by the WVDEP, the Company Group, Purchaser, and
its designated Affiliate shall enter into a Contract Mining Agreement in form and substance reasonably acceptable to both the Seller
and Purchaser as of the Closing (the “Contract Mining Agreement”) to be effective as of October 15, 2022, which
shall be joined, acknowledged and agreed to by Seller, for the purpose of allowing Purchaser or its designated Affiliate to commence
and conduct any and all mining operations and other related activities for the duration of the remaining Interim Period in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth in the Contract Mining Agreement.

 

(c)            Insurance.
During the Interim Period, Purchaser shall obtain and maintain insurance policies and coverages of no less than the policies and coverages
set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein, naming the Seller, its Affiliates, the Company, and CRD,
and its and their officers, directors, management employees and agents as additional insureds for the duration of the Interim Period
only. Prior to its entry onto the Leased Real Property, Purchaser shall provide the Seller with certificates of insurance, in form and
substance satisfactory to the Seller, that indicate that Purchaser has obtained such required insurance. The Seller shall maintain all
Seller Insurance Policies throughout the Interim Period; provided, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit A,
the insurance policies and coverages obtained and maintained by Purchaser in accordance herewith shall be primary and not contributory
as to any of the Seller Insurance Policies with respect to any insured casualties, losses or claims occurring during the Interim Period.
Following the Interim Period, the Seller may terminate any of the Seller Insurance Policies or cause the Company Group to be removed
from the Seller Insurance Policies or otherwise cease to be covered by the Seller Insurance Policies. In the event Seller is required
to pay any additional insurance premiums for the Seller Insurance Policies or other out-of-pocket expenses related thereto during the
Interim Period, Purchaser shall reimburse Seller for such amounts within fifteen (15) days of an invoice from Seller.

 

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(d)            Information
Concerning Interim Operations. Purchaser shall provide the Seller with all plans and other information relating to Purchaser’s
proposed operations and activities on the Leased Real Property during the Interim Period.

 

(e)            Responsibility/Indemnification
for Affiliate Actions. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Purchaser shall in all cases be and remain responsible
to Seller for the performance and compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and any Contract Mining Agreement
by any designated Affiliate during the Interim Period. Purchaser shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Seller Indemnitees (including
Company Group for the benefit of Seller) from and against any and all Losses incurred by any such Seller Indemnitees in connection with
the actions of Purchaser’s designated Affiliate arising from the breach of or failure to comply with this Article 4
or any Contract Mining Agreement to which any such Affiliate is a party.

 

4.4            Interim
Period Management of the Company Group.

 

(a)            After
the Closing, until the end of the Interim Period, Purchaser shall operate the Company Group subject to the approval of Seller, with Robert
E. Ellis serving as the Seller’s representative and Christopher L. Blanchard serving as the Purchaser’s representative. Subject
to the other provisions of this Section 4.4(a), all day-to-day operating and business decisions shall be within the sole
discretion and decision-making authority of Christopher L. Blanchard and shall not require the prior consent of Seller or Seller’s
representative. All non-day-to-day operating and business decisions will be mutually agreed upon by the respective representatives of
the Seller and Purchaser; provided, however, that the Seller’s consent for any operational and business decisions proposed
by Purchaser requiring the consent of Seller shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, so long as they would not constitute
a breach or violation of this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreements, the Loan Documents, any Real Property Leases (or WPP Replacement Leases),
any Governmental Permits or any other Law. During the Interim Period, the Company Group shall not, and Purchaser shall cause the Company
Group not to, without the prior written consent of Seller, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld (i) conduct any mining
operations or pre-mining activities (the foregoing not constituting, for purposes of clarity, a limitation on Purchaser’s own activities
undertaken pursuant to and in accordance with Section 4.3(b) or any applicable Contract Mining Agreement), (ii) form
or acquire any direct or indirect Subsidiaries of any member of the Company Group, (iii) amend or modify any of the Real Property
Leases, in whole or in part, except, with respect to the WPP Leases, pursuant to the WPP Replacement Leases, (iv) terminate or surrender
any of the Real Property Leases, in whole or in part, except, with respect to any WPP Lease, to the extent that the same is immediately
replaced with a WPP Replacement Lease upon such termination or surrender thereof, (v) enter into any new leases or other Contracts
(other than (x) WPP Replacement Leases or (y) any other Contracts that are entered into in the ordinary course of business
and otherwise necessary for the day-to-day business operations of a member of the Company Group (as such business operations are limited
pursuant to this Agreement) and which may be terminated by the applicable member of the Company Group upon notice without liability to
such member of the Company Group), (vi) file or take any action to commence a bankruptcy proceeding or have a receiver appointed
with respect to it or its property. During the Interim Period, Purchaser shall operate the Company Group in such a manner that the Company
Group complies with their Governmental Permits and all other Laws, except to the extent that any non-compliance pre-dates the Closing,
in which case Purchaser shall cause such non-compliance to be rectified as soon as reasonably possible following the discovery thereof.
Notwithstanding any other provisions herein to the contrary, including Seller’s granting or withholding of consent for operations
of the Company Group during the Interim Period, Purchaser shall be solely responsible for the cost of operating the Company Group after
Closing, including operating the Company Group in compliance with said Governmental Permits and other Laws after the Closing. Notwithstanding
anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, except as set forth in Section 4.6(b), Seller shall be solely responsible
for the payment of any and all compensation or other amounts owed to Robert E. Ellis for any officer, manager, consulting services provided
to the Company Group during the Interim Period or for any pre-Closing periods including, but not limited to, any obligations of the Seller
in connection with any consulting agreement by and between Robert E. Ellis and Seller.

 

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(b)            In
the event that the Interim Period ends upon Purchaser satisfying all of its obligations under Section 4.1 and Section 4.2,
without the occurrence of a Purchaser Default, the non day-to-day operations of the Company Group shall no longer be subject to the approval
and consent of Seller as set forth herein and the Seller Lien shall be effectively released and terminated and be of no further force
or effect in accordance with Section 4.12. In the event that Seller exercises the Seller Lien during the Interim Period upon
the occurrence of a Purchaser Default, full control of the operations of the Company Group shall transfer to the Seller, its designee,
or a third-party purchaser, as applicable.

 

(c)            Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary set forth herein, including Seller’s granting or withholding of consent for operations of the Company
Group during the Interim Period, Purchaser shall be solely responsible following the Closing for the Company Group’s compliance
with and performance of all of their requirements under their Governmental Permits and other applicable Laws.

 

4.5            Indemnity.
Without limiting any of the obligations of Purchaser or the Company Group under Article 10 (but subject to the provisions
of Section 10.8), Purchaser shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless any and all of the Seller Indemnitees (including Company
Group for the benefit of Seller) from and against any and all Losses incurred or sustained by the Seller or any other Seller Indemnitee
arising from or relating to the following (but excluding any such Losses that are attributable to or arise from (i) the actions
or omissions of the Seller Indemnitees (other than the exercise of Seller’s rights (or Seller’s decision not to act) under
Section 4.6), or (ii) conditions or circumstances that the Seller has failed to disclose in breach of its representations
and warranties contained in Article 5):

 

(a)            any
assessment of the WVDEP or any other Governmental Authority against the Company Group Bonds after the Closing;

 

(b)            any
breach of any of the provisions of this Article 4 by Purchaser or its Affiliates or any failure by Purchaser or its Affiliates
to comply with the provisions of this Article 4;

 

(c)            any
Purchaser Default that is not cured within the applicable cure period, if any;

 

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(d)            any
Violation issued or occurring with respect to any of the Company Group’s Governmental Permits that Purchaser, its designated Affiliate,
or the Company Group fails to abate or cure, in each case at Purchaser’s expense, on a timely basis in accordance with any such
Governmental Permit and applicable Laws (an “Uncorrected Violation”), except to the extent that (i) such Uncorrected
Violation is being contested by Purchaser, its designated Affiliate, or the Company Group (in each case at Purchaser’s expense)
in good faith pursuant to and in accordance with applicable Laws, and (ii) the failure of Purchaser, its designated Affiliate, or
the Company Group to prevail in contesting such Uncorrected Violation would not reasonably be expected to (A) subject any member
the Company Group or any of the Company Group’s Governmental Permits to a cessation order or show cause order or material fine
or penalty, or (B) subject the Seller or any member of the Company Group to any material expense, or (C) subject any Seller
Indemnitee to being Permit Blocked;

 

(e)            any
fines or penalties assessed with respect to an Uncorrected Violation and any Losses incurred in order to abate or cure such Uncorrected
Violation, except to the extent that (i) such fines or penalties are being contested by Purchaser or Company Group (at Purchaser’s
expense) in good faith pursuant to and in accordance with applicable Laws, and (ii) the failure to pay such fines or penalties would
not reasonably be expected to (A) subject any member the Company Group or any of the Company Group’s Governmental Permits
to a cessation order or show cause order or material fine or penalty, (B) subject the Seller or any member of the Company Group
to any material expense, or (C) subject any Seller Indemnitee to being Permit Blocked;

 

(f)            any
Seller Indemnitee being Permit Blocked or receiving notice from the WVDEP that a Seller Indemnitee may potentially be Permit Blocked
due to the actions of the Company or Purchaser, including, any Uncorrected Violation or any unpaid fines or penalties assessed with respect
to an Uncorrected Violation; or

 

(g)            any
operations, activities, acts or omissions by Purchaser, its designated Affiliate, or the Company Group after the Closing on or in connection
with any of the Leased Real Property or the Governmental Permits of the Company Group.

 

4.6            Seller’s
Right to Cure Violations.

 

(a)            During
the Interim Period, Purchaser shall give the Seller prompt written notice and, to the extent possible, a copy of any Violation received
by Purchaser, its designated Affiliate, or the Company Group after the Closing with respect to any of the Company Group’s Governmental
Permits.

 

(b)            During
the Interim Period, Seller shall have the right, but not the obligation, upon at least five (5) Business Days’ prior written
notice to Purchaser or earlier if necessary under exigent circumstances in order to avoid any cessation order, show cause order or material
fine, penalty or expense, to use the Seller’s own funds, including, without limitation, the proceeds of the Purchase Price, to
(i) cure any violations, notices of violation, non-compliances, cessation orders, show cause orders or similar occurrences (“Violations”)
issued or occurring with respect to any of the Company Group’s Governmental Permits which are not promptly abated or cured by Purchaser,
or (ii) pay any fine or penalty assessed or issued with respect thereto; provided, however, upon the reasonable written request
of Purchaser, the Seller shall cooperate with the Purchaser in good faith in contesting any such Violations prior to exercising the Seller’s
right to cure or abate the same, unless the Seller reasonably believes in good faith based upon the written opinion of its legal counsel
that Purchaser would not be able to prevail in contesting such Violation. Purchaser shall reimburse the Seller for all reasonable out-of-pocket
costs and expenses incurred by the Seller, including compensation or other amounts owed to Robert E. Ellis, in curing any such Violations
or paying any such fines or penalties, within ten (10) Business Days after the Seller giving Purchaser written notice of such costs
or expenses incurred by the Seller as supported by payment receipts or other documentary evidence supporting the costs and expenses incurred
by Seller. To the extent necessary, Purchaser will cause the Company or CRD to grant Seller and its representatives, contractors and
agents the limited right to enter onto the Leased Real Property for the purposes of conducting the curative activities set forth in this
Section 4.6(b).

 

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4.7            Negative
Pledge. Purchaser covenants that, prior to the completion of the Change of Control Approval and the replacement of the Company Group
Bonds and the release and delivery of the proceeds thereof to the Seller in accordance with Section 4.2(a) or the payment
to Seller of an amount equal to the amount of the Company Group Bonds in accordance with Section 4.2(b), Purchaser will not,
and will not cause any member of the Company Group to, (a) sell, assign, convey, pledge, grant any Person a security interest in,
or otherwise transfer or encumber any of the Company Securities or the Subsidiary Securities, or (b) sell, assign, convey, sublease,
pledge or grant any Person a security interest in, or otherwise transfer or encumber the Leased Real Property, personal property or any
of the other assets of any member of the Company Group, except, in each case, pursuant to the Loan Documents.

 

4.8            Seller
Lien. As security for the payment and performance by Purchaser of its obligations under this Article 4 (including, without
limitation, (a) Purchaser’s obligation to cause the Change of Control Approval to occur, (b) the replacement of the Company
Group Bonds and the delivery of the Company Group Bonds Proceeds to the Seller in accordance with Section 4.2(a) or
the payment to Seller of an amount equal to the amount of the Company Group Bonds in accordance with Section 4.2(b), and
(c) all of the indemnification obligations of Purchaser under this Article 4), Purchaser hereby grants the Seller, effective
as of the Closing, a second priority security interest in the Company Securities Collateral (the “Seller Lien”). At
the Closing, Purchaser shall execute and deliver to the Seller the Membership Certificate and Blank Interest Power (to be delivered to
the Lender), the Intercreditor Agreement, and such other documents reasonably requested by the Seller in order to secure, effect, evidence
or perfect the Seller Lien, including, without limitation, a pledge agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Seller
(the “Seller Lien Pledge Agreement”).

 

4.9            Purchaser
Default. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, each of the following events shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement
by Purchaser (each a “Purchaser Default”):

 

(a)            if
Purchaser fails to take all necessary actions to cause the Change of Control Approval to be obtained and thereafter fails to cure such
failure within five (5) Business Days after receipt of written notice from Seller;

 

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(b)            if
Purchaser fails to (i) cause the Company Group Bonds to be replaced on a timely basis in the course of its procedure for the Change
of Control Approval and the Company Group Bonds Proceeds to be timely released by the WVDEP and delivered to the Seller in accordance
with Section 4.2(a), or (ii) pay to the Seller an amount equal to the amount of the Company Group Bonds as of the Closing
in accordance with Section 4.2(b);

 

(c)            if
Purchaser fails to timely reimburse the Seller for any costs or expenses incurred by the Seller for which the Seller is entitled to reimbursement
in accordance with Section 4.6 and thereafter fails to cure such failure within ten (10) Business Days after receipt
of written notice from the Seller;

 

(d)            if
Purchaser or any of its Affiliates takes any of actions prohibited by Section 4.4(a) or violates the negative covenants
in Section 4.7 and thereafter fails to cure such breach within ten (10) Business Days after receipt of written notice
from Seller;

 

(e)            if
Purchaser or any of its Affiliates fails to carry the insurance as required hereunder and in Exhibit A and such default shall
continue for a period of ten (10) Business Days after receipt of written notice from Seller;

 

(f)            if
Purchaser or any of its Affiliates has been notified in writing by the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement or the
WVDEP that Purchaser or any of its Affiliates (i) is ineligible to receive surface mining permits or that the Change of Control
Approvals cannot be granted and thereafter has not resolved such decisions by taking corrective action or successfully appealed such
decisions after fully completing the appeals process permitted under applicable law, as applicable, (ii) is issued a show cause
order that is not stayed and thereafter successfully appealed after fully completing the appeals process permitted under applicable law
or terminated; or (iii) is prohibited from mining by a cessation order that is not stayed and thereafter successfully appealed after
fully completing the appeals process permitted under applicable law or terminated;

 

(g)            if
Purchaser or any Person that, together with its Affiliates, owns ten percent (10%) or more of the equity interests of Purchaser becomes
subject to any bond forfeiture, permit suspension, or revocation that is not successfully appealed after fully completing the appeals
process permitted under applicable law or terminated;

 

(h)            if
any of the events of determination of permit ineligibility, denial of Change of Control Approvals, issuance of show cause order or cessation
order, bond forfeiture, permit suspension or permit revocation as set forth in the foregoing Section 4.9(f) or Section 4.9(g) occurs
and Purchaser fails to timely file any necessary appeals or take corrective action, prosecute any appeals or actions with all diligence,
or permit Seller to intervene in any appeal or action processes;

 

(i)            if
Purchaser or any of its Affiliates otherwise breaches or defaults in the performance of any other provisions of this Article 4
or breaches or defaults in the provisions of the Contract Mining Agreement in any material respect and (i) Purchaser fails to
cure such breach or default within ten (10) Business Days after receiving written notice thereof from the Seller, or (ii) if
such breach or default is inherently incapable of being cured within such period of time, Purchaser fails to commence curing the same
within such period of time or at any time thereafter fails to continue diligently pursuing the cure of such breach or default before
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(j)            if
Lender has provided written notice of the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Loan Agreement) to any Loan Party (as
defined in the Loan Agreement) or Borrower Entity (as defined in the Loan agreement) that has not been cured within the applicable cure
period, if any, as provided in the Loan Agreement;

 

(k)            if
Seller has provided written notice of the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Seller Lien Pledge Agreement) to Purchaser
that has not been cured within the applicable cure period, if any, as provided in the Seller Lien Pledge Agreement; or

 

(l)            if
Lender has provided written notice of the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in any of the Security Instruments) to any Borrower
Entity (as defined in the Loan Agreement) that is also a party to the Security Instruments that has not been cured within the applicable
cure period, if any, as provided for in the Security Instruments.

 

4.10            Exercise
of Seller Lien.

 

(a)            Upon
the occurrence of any Purchaser Default during the Interim Period that is not cured within the applicable cure period, if any, the Seller
shall have the right, but not the obligation, to exercise the Seller Lien by exercising and enforcing any or all of its rights or remedies
under the Seller Lien Pledge Agreement or otherwise available at law or in equity, subject to the rights of Lender under the Intercreditor
Agreement. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that, in the event that the Seller exercises or enforces the Seller Lien upon the occurrence
of a Purchaser Default that is not cured within the applicable cure period, if any, the Seller, its designee or a third-party purchaser,
as applicable, shall acquire ownership of the Company Securities and the other Company Securities Collateral subject to the terms and
conditions of the Seller Lien Pledge Agreement and the rights of Lender under the Intercreditor Agreement.

 

(b)            Purchaser
acknowledges and agrees that, in the event that the Seller exercises its rights or remedies with respect to the Seller Lien upon the
occurrence of a Purchaser Default that is not cured within the applicable cure period, if any, (i) the proceeds of (A) the
Initial Purchase Price (and all Deposits applied to the payment of the Initial Purchase Price), (B) all reimbursement payments under
Section 2.5, and (C) the replacement of the Company Group Bonds and the delivery of the Company Group Bonds Proceeds
to the Seller in accordance with Section 4.2(a) or the payment to Seller of an amount equal to the amount of the Company
Group Bonds in accordance with Section 4.2(b), shall be the property of the Seller and shall be non-refundable to Purchaser,
and (ii) in the event the Company Group Bonds Proceeds have not been released to Seller in accordance with Section 4.2(a) or
Purchaser has not paid Seller an amount equal to the amount of the Company Group Bonds in accordance with Section 4.2(b),
the Seller shall retain the Company Group Bonds and the proceeds thereof. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary,
the Parties agree that in the event that the Seller exercises its rights or remedies with respect to the Seller Lien upon the occurrence
of a Purchaser Default that is not cured within the applicable cure period, if any, the Seller shall assume all of Purchaser’s
indebtedness obligations and responsibilities under the Loan Documents so that the Purchaser and any applicable Guarantors in connection
with the Loan and the Loan Documents shall be released from any and all obligations under the Loan except with respect to the amount
of (i) any outstanding payments of principal or interest, or other fees or amounts, becoming due and owing under the Loan Documents
prior to the date the Seller could have exercised the Seller Lien (“Exercise Date”), including without limitation any applicable
late payment charges and interest at the Default Rate (as defined in the Loan Agreement) for the period of time through the Exercise
Date; (ii) without limiting the foregoing, any expenses that Purchaser is obligated to pay pursuant to Section 10.2 of the
Loan Agreement; (iii) any claims for indemnity that Lender makes against Purchaser under the Loan Documents arising out of event
occurring prior to the date Seller exercises the Seller Lien; and (iv) claims for indemnity hereunder or under the Ancillary Agreements.

 

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(c)            In
the event that Seller exercises or enforces the Seller Lien, Purchaser shall, at its own cost and expense, promptly upon the request
of the Seller, prepare, execute or file all such filings and take all such other actions as may be necessary or reasonably requested
by the Seller in order to (i) withdraw or invalidate any applications or filings made or filed by or on behalf of Purchaser, the
Seller or any member of the Company Group in connection with the Change of Control Approval or any other approvals from any Governmental
Authority, and (ii) withdraw or remove Purchaser and/or its designated Affiliate as a designated operator from each of the Company
Group's applicable Governmental Permits. Further, Purchaser hereby appoints the Seller as Purchaser’s and its designated Affiliate’s
attorney-in-fact for the limited purpose of preparing, executing and filing such applications or filings, and taking such other actions,
for, on behalf of, and in the name of Purchaser and/or its designated Affiliate in the event that Purchaser or its designated Affiliate
fails to do so promptly upon the request of the Seller for the sole purpose of carrying out the actions set forth herein in accordance
with this Section 4.10(c); provided, that such limited power of attorney shall automatically terminate upon termination
of the Seller Lien in accordance with Section 4.12. The WVDEP and all other Governmental Authorities and other third parties
may rely conclusively on a representation by the Seller that it is entitled to exercise such power of attorney.

 

4.11            Cumulative
Remedies. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, each of the rights and remedies provided by this
Article 4 is cumulative and not exclusive, and the use of any such right or remedy by the Seller or any other Seller Indemnitees
shall not preclude or waive its right to use any or all other remedies. Said rights and remedies are given in addition to any other rights
the Seller or the other Seller Indemnitees may have pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise at law or in equity. No failure or delay
by the Seller in exercising any right, including the right to exercise the Seller Lien, shall operate as a waiver of such right.

 

4.12            Termination
of Seller Lien Documents. In the event that the Change of Control Approval occurs on or before the Final Transfer Date, as may be
extended in accordance with Section 4.1(b), and Purchaser timely causes the Company Group Bonds to be replaced and the Company Group
Bonds Proceeds to be released by the WVDEP and transferred or otherwise delivered to the Seller in accordance with Section 4.2(a),
or pays to the Seller an amount equal to the amount of the Company Group Bonds as of the Closing in accordance with Section 4.2(b),
and no Purchaser Default has occurred and is then continuing: (a) the Seller shall release the Seller Lien and, if applicable, terminate
any recorded financing statements perfecting the Seller Lien; and (b) the Seller Lien Pledge Agreement and any other security instruments
in connection with the Seller Lien (other than the Membership Certificate and Blank Interest Power held by Lender and its other Security
Instruments) shall hereby be terminated and of no force or effect. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding anything contained
herein to the contrary, upon Purchaser obtaining the Change of Control Approval on or before the Final Transfer Date, as may be extended
in accordance with Section 4.1(b), and upon Purchaser causing either (i) the Company Group Bonds to be replaced and the Company
Group Bonds Proceeds to be released by the WVDEP and transferred or otherwise delivered to the Seller in accordance with Section 4.2(a),
or upon (ii) Purchaser paying to the Seller an amount equal to the amount of the Company Group Bonds as of the Closing in accordance
with Section 4.2(b), and upon there being no Purchaser Default that has occurred and is then continuing, the Seller Lien,
the Seller Lien Pledge Agreement, and any other security instruments in connection with the Seller Lien (other than the Membership Certificate
and Blank Interest Power held by Lender and its other Security Instruments) shall automatically be terminated and of no force or effect
and the occurrence of a Purchaser Default (as defined under Section 4.9) after such termination date shall not give Seller
or any other Person the right to exercise the Seller Lien or exercise the rights and remedies under the Seller Lien Pledge Agreement
after such termination date.

 

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ARTICLE 5

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES of the seller

 

As a material inducement
to Purchaser to enter into this Agreement and consummate the Contemplated Transactions, except as set forth in the Disclosure Schedules
delivered to Purchaser concurrently herewith, as may be updated from time to time in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.12
and Section 7.13, the Seller hereby represents and warrants to Purchaser as of the date hereof and as of the Closing
Date (except for any representation and warranty which addresses matters as of a specified date, which are made as of such specified
date) as follows:

 

5.1            Organization
and Power.

 

(a)            The
Seller is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Delaware. The Seller has all requisite limited liability
company power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and to perform its obligations hereunder
and thereunder.

 

(b)            The
Company is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Delaware. The Company is qualified to do business
as a foreign entity and is in good standing in the State of West Virginia, except to the extent the failure to qualify would not have
a Material Adverse Effect. The Company has all requisite limited liability company power and authority to own and operate its assets
and to carry on the Business as now conducted, except to the extent the failure to have such power and authority would not have a Material
Adverse Effect.

 

5.2            Authorization.
The execution and delivery by the Seller of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party, the performance by Seller
of its obligations hereunder and thereunder, and the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, have been duly and
validly authorized by the Seller, and no other act or proceeding on the part of the Seller is necessary to authorize the execution and
delivery of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party, the performance by the Seller of its obligations hereunder
and thereunder, or the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. This Agreement has been, and upon their
execution the Ancillary Agreements to which Seller is a party will be, duly executed by the Seller and, assuming the due execution of
this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements by the other parties hereto and thereto, this Agreement constitutes, and the Ancillary Agreements
to which Seller is a party will each constitute, a valid and binding obligation of the Seller, enforceable against the Seller in accordance
with its and their terms, except as the enforceability hereof or thereof may be limited by any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditor’s rights generally and as limited by the availability of
specific performance and other equitable remedies or applicable equitable principles (whether considered in a proceeding at law or in
equity).

 

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5.3            Capitalization;
Subsidiaries.

 

(a)            The
authorized, issued and outstanding Company Securities are as set forth in Schedule 5.3.  All of the issued and outstanding
Company Securities have been duly authorized, are validly issued and fully paid up and are owned of record and beneficially by the Seller
free and clear of any Lien other than any Liens arising out of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements or the Loan Documents or any
restriction pursuant to federal or state securities laws. There are no outstanding or authorized options, warrants, convertible securities,
equity appreciation rights, phantom securities or similar rights with respect to the Company.

 

(b)            CRD
is the Company’s sole Subsidiary. All of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of CRD (the “Subsidiary Securities”)
as set forth in Schedule 5.3 are directly owned by the Company, free and clear of all Liens other than any Liens arising out of
this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements or the Loan Documents or any restriction pursuant to federal or state securities laws. All of
the issued and outstanding Subsidiary Securities have been duly authorized and are validly issued and fully paid. There are no outstanding
or authorized options, warrants, convertible securities, equity appreciation rights, phantom securities or similar rights with respect
to CRD. CRD is duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of West Virginia. CRD has all requisite
corporate power and authority necessary to own and operate its assets and to carry on the Business as now conducted, except to the extent
the failure to have such power and authority would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

5.4            Absence
of Conflicts. Subject to the Change of Control Approval being obtained as contemplated by this Agreement, except as set forth in
Schedule 5.4 or Schedule 5.5 or as may result from any facts or circumstances relating to Purchaser, the execution, delivery
and performance by the Seller of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements to which Seller is a party, and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, do not and will not (a) violate, conflict with or result in the breach of the Organizational Documents
of the Seller or any member of the Company Group, (b) conflict with or violate any Governmental Permit or Law applicable to the
Seller or any member of the Company Group, or (c) conflict with, result in any breach of, constitute a default (or event which,
with the giving of notice or lapse of time, or both, would become a default) under, require any consent under, or give to other Persons
any rights of termination, acceleration, modification or cancellation of, any contract to which the Seller or any member of the Company
Group is a party, except, in the case of clauses (b) and (c), as would not (i) materially and adversely affect the ability
of the Seller to carry out its obligations under, and to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or (ii) otherwise
have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

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5.5            Government
Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance by the Seller of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements to which Seller
is a party, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, do not and will not require any consent, approval,
authorization or other order of, action by, filing with or notification to, any Governmental Authority, except (a) for the Change
of Control Approval, (b) as described in Schedule 5.5, (c) where failure to obtain such consent, approval, authorization,
order or action, or to make such filing or notification, would not prevent or materially delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements or would not have a Material Adverse Effect, or (d) as may be necessary as a result
of any facts or circumstances relating to Purchaser or any of its Affiliates.

 

5.6            Financial
Statements.

 

(a)            The
Seller has furnished or made available to Purchaser internally-prepared, unaudited consolidated balance sheets of the Company Group as
of December 31, 2021, and internally-prepared, unaudited profit and loss statements of the Company Group for the annual periods
ended on December 31, 2020, and December 31, 2021 (the “Financial Statements”). The Financial Statements
present fairly in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and profits, losses and expenses of the Company
Group (taken as a whole) throughout the periods covered thereby.

 

(b)            As
of the Closing, there will be no Indebtedness of the Company Group, except for Transaction Indebtedness.

 

(c)            Schedule
5.6(c) lists all Indebtedness (other than Transaction Indebtedness) of the Company Group as of the date hereof.

 

(d)            Schedule
5.6(d) lists all recoupable annual minimum rentals or advance minimum royalties under the Real Property Leases paid in advance
on behalf of the Company or CRD for calendar year 2022 that constitute the MAR Reimbursement Amount as of the date hereof.

 

5.7            No
Undisclosed Liabilities. There are no outstanding, non-contingent liabilities of the Company Group, other than liabilities (a) reflected
or reserved against on the Financial Statements, (b) set forth in Schedule 5.7, (c) incurred since the January 1,
2022, in the ordinary course of business of the Company Group, or (d) which would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

5.8            Real
Property.

 

(a)            Leased
Real Property. Schedule 5.8(a) lists all material real property rights, including coal, mining, exploration and surface
rights, leased or subleased by any member of the Company Group (the “Leased Real Property”) and all of the written
leases and subleases related thereto (the “Real Property Leases”). With respect to each Real Property Lease, and except
as otherwise specified in Schedule 5.8(a):

 

(i)            each
Real Property Lease is in full force and effect and is a valid and binding agreement of each member of the Company Group that is a party
thereto and, to the Knowledge of Seller, each of the other parties thereto, enforceable by or against such member of the Company Group
and, to the Knowledge of the Seller, each of such other parties thereto in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may
be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar Laws relating to
or affecting creditors’ rights generally and general equitable principles (whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);

 

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(ii)            (A) no
member of the Company Group is in monetary default under any Real Property Lease, and (B) to the Knowledge of Seller, no event has
occurred which, with the passage of time or expiration of any grace period, would constitute a default of any member of the Company Group
under such Real Property Lease, (C) to the Knowledge of Seller, no other party to any Real Property Lease is in default thereunder,
and (D) no member of the Company Group has received a written notice of default with respect to any such Real Property Lease which
has not been cured; and

 

(iii)            except
for Permitted Liens, no Real Property Lease has been mortgaged, deeded in trust or subjected to a Lien by any member of the Company Group.

 

For clarity, none of the
representations or warranties set forth in this Section 5.8(a) are made, or shall apply, with respect to any WPP Replacement
Leases or any amendment, amendment and restatement or other modification of any of the Real Property Leases of which Purchaser has Knowledge
or which are made or entered into prior to or after the date of this Agreement in connection with or in contemplation of any of the Contemplated
Transactions. The Seller hereby disclaims any and all representations or warranties relating to any such WPP Replacement Leases or any
such amendment, amendment and restatement or other modification of any of the Real Property Leases made or entered into prior to or after
the date of this Agreement in connection with or in contemplation of any of the Contemplated Transactions.

 

(b)            Owned
Real Property. No member of the Company Group owns any fee interest in real property.

 

(c)            Easements
and Rights of Entry. Schedule 5.8(c) lists all real property easements, rights of way, easements, rights of entry and
licenses held by the Company Group (the “Easements”). To the Knowledge of Seller, (i) each of the Easements is
in full force and effect and is a valid and binding agreement of each member of the Company Group that is a party thereto and each of
the other parties thereto, and (ii) no event has occurred which, with the passage of time or expiration of any grace period, would
constitute a default of any member of the Company Group under such Easement.

 

5.9            Contracts.
Schedule 5.9 sets forth all of the written agreements to which any member of the Company Group is a party (other than the Real
Property Leases and the Easements) which are material to the Business and which are currently in effect or under which any material liability
claim has been made against any member of the Company Group as of the date hereof, other than the Real Property Leases and the Easements
(each a “Contract” and collectively, the “Contracts”). Except as set forth in Schedule 5.9;
(i) no such Contract has been breached in any respect by any member of the Company Group, except for any breach which would not
have a Material Adverse Effect; (ii) no member of the Company Group is in receipt of any written claim of default under any such
contract; and (iii) each Contract is valid, binding and enforceable against each member of the Company Group which is a party thereto,
as applicable, and to the Knowledge of Seller, each counterparty thereto, except as such enforceability may be limited by (A) applicable
insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally, and (B) applicable
equitable principles (whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity), and is in full force and effect.

 

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5.10            Intellectual
Property. No member of the Company Group owns or licenses any Intellectual Property.

 

5.11            Governmental
Permits.

 

(a)            Schedule
5.11(a) contains a complete listing of all Governmental Permits held by the members of the Company Group as of the date hereof.

 

(b)            Schedule
5.11(b) contains a complete listing of all Bonds posted by or on behalf of the members of the Company Group with Governmental
Authorities as of the date hereof, specifying with respect to each such Bond (i) the initial cash or other collateral amounts paid
or posted with respect thereto, (ii) the Governmental Permit or Governmental Permits (or bond increments) to which such Bond applies,
(iii) the total acreage covered by such Bond as of the date of this Agreement, (iv) the amount of interest, if any, that has
accrued on the cash or collateral constituting or posted in connection with such Bond, and (v) with respect to each cash Bond, the
current balance thereof as of the latest report with respect thereto in the Seller’s possession.

 

(c)            Except
as would not have a Material Adverse Effect, each applicable member of the Company Group is, and since December 31, 2017, has been,
in compliance in all material respects with the terms and conditions of such material Governmental Permits (other than Environmental
Permits) and, since December 31, 2017, has not received any written notices that it is in violation of any of the terms or conditions
of such Governmental Permits (other than Environmental Permits).

 

(d)            The
Seller makes no representation or warranty in this Section 5.11 with respect to any Environmental Permits or other environmental
matters, which matters are exclusively addressed in Section 5.14.

 

5.12            Litigation;
Proceedings. Except as otherwise set forth on Schedule 5.12 or Schedule 5.14(b), as of the date hereof, (a) there
are no Actions pending or, to Seller’s Knowledge, threatened against any member of the Company Group, and (b) no member of
the Company Group is subject to any currently-effective judgment, order or decree of any Governmental Authority.

 

5.13            Compliance
with Laws. Except as otherwise set forth in Schedule 5.13, (a) each member of the Company Group is, and since December 31,
2017 has been, in compliance with all applicable Laws (other than Environmental Laws and Tax Laws), in each case as currently enforced
by the applicable Governmental Authority, except where the failure to comply would not have a Material Adverse Effect, and (b) no
written notice has been received by the Seller or any member of the Company Group alleging a material violation of or a material liability
under any such Law (other than any Environmental Law or Tax Law) which is pending or remains unresolved; provided, that the Seller
makes no representation or warranty in this Section 5.13 with respect to litigation matters (which matters are exclusively
addressed in Section 5.12), environmental matters (which matters are exclusively addressed in Section 5.14) or
Tax matters (which matters are exclusively addressed in Section 5.16).

 

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5.14            Environmental
Matters.

 

(a)            Schedule
5.14(a) sets forth each of the Environmental Permits held by the Company Group and any pending permit applications of the Company
Group as of the date hereof.

 

(b)            Except
as set forth on Schedule 5.14(b), to the Seller’s Knowledge, except as would not have a Material Adverse Effect: (i) since
December 31, 2017, each member of the Company Group has conducted its operations in material compliance with all Environmental Laws
applicable to such operations, except, in each case, to the extent that any violation thereof has been abated; (ii) since December 31,
2017, each member of the Company Group has complied in all material respects with all Environmental Permits held by such member of the
Company Group (including those set forth on Schedule 5.14(a)), except, in each case, to the extent that any violation thereof
has been abated; (iii) no member of the Company Group has been assessed any fine or penalty under or in respect of any such Environmental
Permits held by such member of the Company Group which have not been paid in full; and (iv) as of the date hereof, there are no
written claims or Actions pursuant to any Environmental Law pending or, to the Seller’s Knowledge, threatened, against any member
of the Company Group.

 

(c)            Schedule
5.14(c) sets forth any and all Environment assessment or audit reports or other similar studies or analyses (other than inspection
reports of any Governmental Authority which are available on such Governmental Authority’s website) generated within the last seven (7) years
with respect to the Leased Real Property which are in the possession or control of the Seller or any member of the Company Group, and
the Seller has provided complete copies thereof to Purchaser; provided, that the Seller makes no representation with respect to
any such Environment assessment or audit reports or other similar studies or analyses, including, without limitation, with respect to
the thoroughness, completeness or correctness thereof or of any information contained therein.

 

(d)            Except
as disclosed in Schedule 5.14(d), or as addressed or allowed by a Governmental Permit, since the Company has been owned and controlled
by the Seller: (i) the Company Group has not used the Leased Real Property to produce, manufacture, process, generate, store, use,
handle, recycle, treat, dispose of, manage, ship or transport Hazardous Materials, other than as customary in the normal course of coal
mining operations of the type conducted or previously conducted on the Leased Real Property; and (ii) except as would not have a
Material Adverse Effect, all Hazardous Materials disposed of, treated or stored by any member of the Company Group on any Leased Real
Property since the Company has been owned and controlled by the Seller have been disposed of, treated or stored, as the case may be,
in material compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws.

 

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(e)            Except
as disclosed in Schedule 5.14(e), neither the Seller nor the Company Group has received notice from any Governmental Authority
that it is liable or potentially liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA.

 

(f)            Except
as disclosed in Schedule 5.14(f), each member of the Company Group has posted and maintains in full force and effect all Bonds
required to be posted by the WVDEP in connection with the Environmental Permits held by such member of the Company Group as of the date
hereof based on the Business.

 

(g)            Except
as disclosed in Schedule 5.14(g), to the Seller’s Knowledge, there are no conditions or circumstances for which Purchaser
may become responsible to indemnify the Seller Indemnitees under Section 4.5(d) resulting from the activities or operations
of the Company Group prior to the date hereof.

 

5.15            Employees.
No member of the Company Group has any employees or has sponsored, maintained or contributed to any Employee Benefit Plan. No member
of the Company Group has received any Black Lung Claims or, to the Knowledge of Seller, has any Black Lung Liabilities. While the Company
has been owned by the Seller, no employees of the Seller have been used for mining activities.

 

5.16            Taxes.

 

(a)            Except
as set forth in Schedule 5.16, (i) each member of the Company Group is, and since December 31, 2017 has been, in
compliance with all applicable Tax Laws in all material respects, and (ii) each member of the Company Group has timely filed all
material Tax Returns required to be filed by it with respect to tax years prior to 2021, and all such Tax Returns are correct and complete
in all material respects; provided, that the members of the Company Group have been a member of an Affiliated Group in which the
Seller is the parent and have been treated as disregarded entities in the Tax Returns for the Seller. All Taxes payable by the Company
Group or the Seller for tax years prior to 2021, and all fines and penalties associated therewith (if any), have been paid in full.

 

(b)            Except
as set forth in Schedule 5.16:

 

(i)            no
member of the Company Group has consented to extend the time in which any Tax may be assessed or collected by any taxing authority, which
extension is in effect as of the date hereof; and

 

(ii)            to
the Seller’s Knowledge, there is no Action or audit now in progress, pending or threatened against or with respect to any member
of the Company Group with respect to any Tax.

 

(c)            The
provisions of this Section 5.16 constitute the sole and exclusive representations or warranties of the Seller relating to
Tax matters.

 

5.17            Brokerage.
Except for Perella Weinberg Partners, no broker, finder or investment banker is entitled to any brokerage commissions, finder’s
fees or similar compensation in connection with the Contemplated Transactions based on any arrangement or agreement made by the Seller
or any member of the Company Group.

 

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5.18            Affiliate
Transactions. Except as otherwise set forth on Schedule 5.18, there are no contracts, agreements, undertakings or other understandings
between the Company or CRD, on the one hand, and the Seller, its Affiliates (excluding the Company and CRD) or any of its or their directors,
officers, equityholders, managers, members or employees, on the other hand, except for this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements, the
Loan Documents, and the contracts, agreements, undertakings and other understandings contemplated hereby or thereby.

 

5.19            Insurance.
Schedule 5.19 sets forth a complete list of each insurance policy obtained by or on behalf of the Seller to which any member of
the Company Group is a party, a named insured, or otherwise the beneficiary of coverage (the “Seller Insurance Policies”).
To Seller’s Knowledge, (i) all of the Seller Insurance Policies are legal, valid, binding and enforceable and in full force
and effect as of the date hereof, and (ii) no member of the Company Group is in material breach or default with respect to its obligations
thereunder (including with respect to the payment of premiums).

 

5.20            IT
Systems. The Company Group has no information technology system that is separate and distinct from that of Seller or its other Affiliates.

 

5.21            Books
and Records. The books of account, minute books, securities record books, operational records, and other records of the members of
the Company Group have been made available to Purchaser.

 

5.22            Disclaimer.
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE 5, NONE OF THE SELLER, ITS AFFILIATES OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,
EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVES MAKE OR HAVE MADE, AND THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS NOT RELIED ON, ANY OTHER STATEMENT,
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, IN RESPECT OF THE COMPANY GROUP, THE COMPANY SECURITIES, THE
SUBSIDIARY SECURITIES, THE BUSINESS OR ANY OF THE ASSETS OF THE COMPANY GROUP, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WITH RESPECT TO (a) MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, (b) THE OPERATION OF THE BUSINESS BY THE PURCHASER AFTER THE CLOSING IN ANY MANNER, OR (c) THE
PROBABLE SUCCESS OR PROFITABILITY OF THE COMPANY GROUP OR BUSINESS AFTER THE CLOSING. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE SELLER EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES AS TO THE FOLLOWING: (i) ANY DIMENSION OR SPECIFICATIONS OF ANY OF THE ASSETS OF THE
COMPANY GROUP OR THE MINEABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, WASHABILITY, VOLUME, QUANTITY, QUALITY OR RECOVERABILITY OF ANY COAL OR COAL RESERVES
IN, ON OR UNDER THE LEASED REAL PROPERTY OR THE FEASIBILITY OF ANY MINE PLANS; (ii) PRICING OR VALUE ASSUMPTIONS, OR ESTIMATES ATTRIBUTABLE
TO THE ASSETS OF THE COMPANY GROUP, OR THE ABILITY OR POTENTIAL OF THE ASSETS OF THE COMPANY GROUP FOR MINING PURPOSES, OR THE PROJECTED
INCOME OR EXPENSES FOR THE ASSETS OF THE COMPANY GROUP, INCLUDING ANY ESTIMATE AND APPRAISAL OF THE EXTENT AND VALUE OF THE COAL
SEAMS, MINING RIGHTS AND RESERVES; (iii) THE GEOLOGICAL OR ENGINEERING CONDITION OF ANY OF THE ASSETS OF THE COMPANY GROUP, INCLUDING
SOUNDNESS, STABILITY OR SURFACE OR STRATA SUPPORT; (iv) THE MARSHALL MILLER REPORTS, OR (v) ANY OTHER THIRD-PARTY REPORTS,
SURVEYS, ANALYSES OR ASSESSMENTS (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS, ANALYSES OR ASSESSMENTS) FURNISHED OR MADE
AVAILABLE TO PURCHASER IN THE COURSE OF PURCHASER’S DUE DILIGENCE INVESTIGATION AND REVIEW IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTEMPLATED
TRANSACTIONS, OR THE COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR CORRECTNESS OF ANY SUCH REPORT, SURVEY, ANALYSIS OR ASSESSMENT OR ANY INFORMATION,
ANALYSES OR ASSESSMENTS CONTAINED THEREIN.

 

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ARTICLE 6

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER

 

As
an inducement to the Seller to enter into this Agreement and consummate the Contemplated Transactions, Purchaser represents and
warrants as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date as follows:

 

6.1            Organization
and Power. Purchaser is a Delaware limited liability company, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws
of the State of Delaware and duly qualified to do business in the State of West Virginia. Purchaser has all requisite limited liability
company power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements, and the Loan Documents, and to perform its
obligations hereunder and thereunder.

 

6.2            Authorization.
The execution and delivery by Purchaser of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements and the Loan Documents and the consummation of the
Contemplated Transactions have been duly and validly authorized by Purchaser, and no other act or proceeding on the part of Purchaser,
or its board of directors (or equivalent governing body) or members, is necessary to authorize the execution, delivery or performance
of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements, or the Loan Documents, the performance of Purchaser hereunder or thereunder, or the consummation
of the Contemplated Transactions. This Agreement has been, and upon their execution the Ancillary Agreements and the Loan Documents will
be, duly executed by Purchaser, and assuming the due execution of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements and the applicable Loan Documents
by the other parties hereto and thereto, this Agreement constitutes, and the Ancillary Agreements and such Loan Documents will each constitute,
a valid and binding obligation of Purchaser, enforceable in accordance with their terms except as the enforceability hereof and thereof
may be limited by any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of
creditor’s rights generally and as limited by the availability of specific performance and other equitable remedies or applicable
equitable principles (whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity).

 

6.3            Absence
of Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance by Purchaser of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements and the Loan Documents,
and the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions, will not violate, conflict with, result in any material breach of, constitute
a material default under, result in the termination or acceleration of, create in any Person the right to accelerate, terminate, modify
or cancel, or require any notice under, (i) any Organizational Documents of Purchaser, or (ii) any material contract, material
agreement, material arrangement, material indenture, material mortgage, material loan agreement, material lease, material sublease, material
license, material sublicense, material franchise, material permit, material obligation or material instrument to which Purchaser is bound
or affected.

 

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6.4            Governmental
Authorities and Consents. The execution, delivery and performance by Purchaser of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements, and the
Loan Documents, and the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions, do not and will not require any consent, approval, authorization
or other order of, action by, filing with or notification to, any Governmental Authority.

 

6.5            Litigation.
There are no Actions pending or, to Purchaser’s Knowledge, threatened against or affecting Purchaser, at law or in equity, or before
or by any Governmental Authority, which would adversely affect Purchaser’s performance under this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements
or the Loan Documents, or the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions.

 

6.6            Brokerage.
There are no claims for brokerage commissions, finder’s fees or similar compensation in connection with the Contemplated Transactions
based on any arrangement or agreement made or alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Purchaser (or its officers, directors, managers,
employees or agents).

 

6.7            Financing.
After giving effect to the Loan, Purchaser will have on the Closing Date, unrestricted cash on hand sufficient to pay the Purchase Price
and all other amounts to be paid or repaid by Purchaser under this Agreement at the Closing, including, without limitation, Purchaser’s
and its Affiliates fees and expenses associated with the Contemplated Transactions.

 

6.8            Due
Diligence Review. Purchaser has conducted its own independent investigation, review and analysis of the business, operations, assets,
liabilities, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Company Group, which investigation, review and analysis
was done by Purchaser and its Affiliates and Representatives. Purchaser acknowledges that it and its Representatives have been provided
adequate access to the personnel, properties, premises and records of the Company Group for such purpose. Purchaser acknowledges that
it has inspected and is knowledgeable of the coal reserves that are included with the Leased Real Property.  In entering into
this Agreement, Purchaser acknowledges that it has relied solely upon the aforementioned investigation, review and analysis and has not
relied on any factual representations, statement or opinions of the Seller or its Representatives (except the specific representations
and warranties of the Seller set forth in Article 5), including factual representations or opinions stated by the Seller
or its Representatives, including any personnel of the Seller or the Company Group during the course of the independent investigation,
whether given orally or in writing. Purchaser hereby acknowledges and agrees that other than the representations and warranties
made in Article 5, none of the Seller, its Affiliates, or any of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents
or other Representatives make or have made, and Purchaser has not relied and will not rely upon, any representation or warranty, express
or implied, at law or in equity, with respect to the Company Group, the Company Securities, the Subsidiary Securities, the assets of
the Company Group or the Business, including, without limitation, as to (a) merchantability or fitness for any particular use or
purpose, (b) the operation of the Business by Purchaser after the Closing in any manner, or (c) the probable success or profitability
of the Company Group or Business after the Closing. The coal reserves that are included with the Leased Real Property are accepted by
Purchaser on an “AS IS” basis, there being no warranties or representations, either express or implied, including, without
limitation, with respect to the mineability, washability or recoverability of the coal, merchantability of the coal, fitness for a particular
purpose, quality of the coal or quantity of the coal. With respect to any projection or forecast delivered by or on behalf of Seller
or any of its Affiliates to Purchaser in connection with Purchaser’s due diligence investigation of the Company Group, including,
without limitation, the Marshall Miller Reports, Purchaser acknowledges that (i) there are uncertainties inherent in attempting
to make such projections and forecasts, (ii) it is familiar with such uncertainties, (iii) it is taking full responsibility
for making its own evaluation of the adequacy and accuracy of all such projections and forecasts so furnished to it, and (iv) it
shall have no claim against any Person with respect thereto. None of the Seller, its Affiliates, or any of their respective officers,
directors, managers, members, employees, agents or other Representatives will have or be subject to any liability or indemnification
obligation to Purchaser or to any other Person resulting from the distribution to Purchaser, its Affiliates or Representatives, or Purchaser’s
use of, any information relating to the Company Group, the assets of the Company Group or the Business or any information, documents
or material made available to Purchaser, its Affiliates or Representatives whether orally or in writing, in certain “data rooms,”
management presentations, functional “break-out” discussions, responses to questions submitted on behalf of Purchaser or
in any other form during the independent investigation of Purchaser or otherwise in expectation of the Contemplated Transactions. The
Seller hereby acknowledges and agrees that except for the representations and warranties set forth in Article 6, none of
the Purchaser, its Affiliates or any of their respective officers, directors, managers, members, employees or other Representatives make
or have made any representation or warranty, whether express or implied, to the Seller with respect to Purchaser, its Affiliates or the
Contemplated Transactions.

 

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6.9            Restricted
Securities. Purchaser understands and acknowledges that (a) none of the Company Securities or the Subsidiary Securities has
been registered or qualified under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), or under any securities
laws of any state of the United States or other jurisdiction, in reliance upon specific exemptions thereunder for transactions not involving
any public offering, (b) all of the Company Securities and Subsidiary Securities constitute “restricted securities”
as defined in Rule 144 under the 1933 Act, (c) none of the Company Securities or Subsidiary Securities is traded or tradable
on any securities exchange or over-the-counter, and (d) none of the Company Securities or Subsidiary Securities may be sold, transferred
or otherwise disposed of unless a registration statement under the 1933 Act with respect to such Company Securities and Subsidiary Securities
and qualification in accordance with any applicable state securities laws becomes effective or unless such registration and qualification
is inapplicable or an exemption therefrom is available. Purchaser will not transfer or otherwise dispose of any of the Company Securities
or Subsidiary Securities or any interest therein in any manner that may cause the Seller to be in violation of the 1933 Act or any applicable
state securities laws.

 

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6.10            Knowledge
of Misrepresentations or Omissions. Purchaser does not have any Knowledge that any of the representations or warranties of the Seller
in this Agreement are not true and correct in all material respects, and does not have any Knowledge of any material errors in, or omissions
from, the Disclosure Schedules, after review of the same.

 

6.11            Solvency.
After giving effect to the Loan Documents (and the Loan), on the Closing Date, Purchaser will have adequate capital to pay the Purchase
Price and perform its other obligations hereunder and, to the Knowledge of Purchaser, will have (or have access to) adequate capital
to carry on its business and be able to pay its debts as they become due. No transfer or acquisition of property is being made and no
obligation is being incurred in connection with the Contemplated Transactions with the intent of Purchaser to hinder, delay or defraud
either present or future creditors of Purchaser. In connection with the Contemplated Transactions, Purchaser does not intend to incur
debts beyond its ability to pay the same as they become due.

 

6.12            Permit
Eligibility. Neither Purchaser, nor any Person “owned or controlled” by Purchaser, nor any Person which “owns or
controls” Purchaser, is (a) ineligible to receive any Governmental Permits relating to coal mining, reclamation or any related
activities, or (b) to Purchaser’s Knowledge, under investigation to determine whether its eligibility to receive such Governmental
Permits should be revoked (i.e. “permit blocked”). To Purchaser’s Knowledge, no facts exist that, presently or upon
giving of notice or the lapse of time or otherwise, would render Purchaser ineligible to receive any of Environmental Permits or other
Governmental Permits or frustrate or delay the Change of Control Approval being obtained on or before the Final Transfer Date, as may
be extended in accordance with Section 4.1(b). As used herein, the terms “owned or controlled” and “owns or controls”
shall be defined as set forth in 30 C.F.R. Section 701.5.

 

ARTICLE 7

COVENANTS; ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS

 

7.1            Affirmative
Covenants. From the date hereof and prior to the earlier to occur of the Closing Date or the date that this Agreement is terminated
in accordance with Article 9, except as otherwise provided herein or as required by Law, the Seller shall, and shall cause each
member of the Company Group to:

 

(a)            use
its reasonable efforts to conduct the Business in all material respects only in the ordinary course of business or as is consistent in
all material respects with pas custom and practice; and

 

(b)            cooperate
with Purchaser in Purchaser’s due diligence investigation of the Business and its properties, to permit Purchaser and its authorized
agents, at the sole cost of Purchaser, to have reasonable access to their respective books and records, during normal business hours
and with reasonable prior written notice to the Seller; provided, however, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement,
the Seller shall not be required to disclose any information if such disclosure would, in the sole discretion of the Seller, (A) result
in the waiver of any attorney-client privilege or other legal privilege of the Seller or any member of the Company Group or (B) contravene
any applicable Laws.

 

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7.2            Negative
Covenants.

 

From the date hereof and
prior to the earlier to occur of the Closing Date or the date that this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Article 9, except
as set forth on Schedule 7.2, as otherwise provided herein or as required by Law, the Seller shall cause each member of the Company Group
not to, without the consent of Purchaser (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed):

 

(a)            sell,
lease, sublease, assign, license, terminate or transfer any of the Real Property Leases or mortgage, pledge or grant any third party
a security interest in any of the Real Property Leases;

 

(b)            sell,
lease, assign, license or transfer any other assets of the Company Group (other than the Real Property Leases), except in the ordinary
course of business;

 

(c)            issue
or sell any of its securities, securities convertible into equity securities or any options, warrants or other rights to purchase its
equity securities;

 

(d)            create,
incur, assume or guarantee any Indebtedness other than Indebtedness incurred in the ordinary course of business of the Company Group
which will be paid or satisfied prior to or as of the Closing;

 

(e)            acquire
by merging or consolidating with, or by purchasing a substantial portion of the assets of, any Person or division thereof (other than
inventory) or otherwise acquire or license any assets or properties outside of the ordinary course of business that are material to the
Company Group taken as a whole;

 

(f)            purchase,
acquire or license, or transfer, convey or sell, any assets outside the ordinary course of business;

 

(g)            amend
or authorize the amendment of the Organizational Documents of the Company Group except to the extent required in order to facilitate
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements or the Loan Documents, including the adoption
of the Amended and Restated Company Operating Agreement;

 

(h)            authorize
any capital expenditures in excess of $500,000, in the aggregate;

 

(i)            enter
into any new lease, sublease, or other occupancy agreement in respect of real property, other than the renewal or extension of any of
the Real Property Leases;

 

(j)            enter
into any other new agreement material to the Business;

 

(k)            adopt
a plan of complete or partial liquidation, dissolution, restructuring, recapitalization or other reorganization; or

 

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(l)            institute
or settle any material proceeding or waive or release any material right or material claim against a third Person, except to the extent
that such settlement, waiver or release would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be
deemed to give Purchaser, directly or indirectly, the right to control or direct the Business or any operations of the Company Group
prior to the Closing. Prior to the Closing, the Seller shall cause the Company Group to exercise, consistent with the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, complete control over its Business and operations. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement
or otherwise, at any time and from time to time prior to the Closing, the Seller and the Company Group shall be permitted (but not obligated)
to take any actions (including declaring and paying dividends and distributions), at any time and from time to time and whether or not
in the ordinary course of business, with respect to the management or removal of cash of the Company Group.

 

7.3            Exclusivity.
During the period from the date of this Agreement through the earliest to occur of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement
pursuant to Article 9, the Seller and its Affiliates will not (i) solicit, initiate or encourage the submission of any proposal
or offer from any Person (other than Purchaser and its representatives) relating to the acquisition of the equity interests of the Company
Group or all or substantially all of the assets of the Company Group taken as a whole (including any acquisition structured as a merger,
consolidation or share exchange) or (ii) enter into, maintain or continue discussions or negotiations regarding, or furnish or disclose
to any Person any information in connection with any acquisition of any of the equity interests of the Company Group or all or substantially
all of the assets of the Company Group taken as a whole (including any acquisition structured as a merger, consolidation or share exchange),
(iii) enter into any letter of intent or purchase agreement, merger agreement or other similar agreement with any Person other than
Purchaser with respect to the acquisition of the equity interests of the Company Group or all or substantially all of the assets of the
Company Group taken as a whole (including any acquisition structured as a merger, consolidation or share exchange) or (iv) consummate
any such transaction.

 

7.4            Commercially
Reasonable Efforts. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, each of the Parties shall use, and
shall cause its Affiliates to use, commercially reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions, and to do, or cause to
be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable to satisfy the conditions to Closing set forth herein and to consummate the Contemplated
Transactions. Each of the Parties shall execute or deliver any additional instruments necessary to consummate the Contemplated Transactions
and to fully carry out the purposes of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Seller nor any of its Affiliates, in
order to fulfill any of their obligations under this Section 7.4 or Section 7.5, shall be required to (a) enter
into any settlement, undertaking, consent decree, stipulation or agreement with any Governmental Authority in connection with the Contemplated
Transactions or defend against or initiate any lawsuit, action or proceeding, judicial or administrative, defending or challenging this
Agreement or the Contemplated Transactions, or (b) propose, negotiate, agree to, or offer to commit to any sale, divestiture, license,
disposition or separation (including by establishing a trust or otherwise) of, or any limitation on any operation or business of, any
of Seller’s or any of its Affiliates’ businesses, assets or properties or (c) expend any funds.

 

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7.5            Consents.

 

(a)            Purchaser
acknowledges that certain consents to the Contemplated Transactions may be required from parties to contracts or other agreements (including
the Real Property Leases) to which the Company Group is a party and that such consents have not been obtained and may not be obtained.
Schedule 7.5 attached hereto sets forth a detailed listing of any and all third party consents that Purchaser is required to obtain
in order to allow Purchaser to consummate the Contemplated Transactions. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Purchaser agrees
that Purchaser shall be solely responsible for obtaining such consents and any other consents from third parties required in order to
allow Purchaser to consummate the Contemplated Transactions and that the Seller and the Company Group shall not have any liability whatsoever
to Purchaser (and Purchaser shall not be entitled to assert any claims) arising out of or relating to the failure to obtain any consents
that may have been or may be required in connection with the Contemplated Transactions or because of the default, acceleration or termination
of or loss of right under any such contract or other agreement as a result thereof. Purchaser further agrees that no representation,
warranty or covenant of the Seller contained herein shall be breached or deemed breached as a result of the failure to obtain any consent
or as a result of any such default, acceleration or termination or loss of right or any action commenced or threatened by or on behalf
of any Person arising out of or relating to the failure to obtain any consent or any such default, acceleration or termination or loss
of right. At Purchaser’s written request prior to the Closing, the Seller shall, and shall cause the members of the Company Group
to, cooperate with Purchaser in any commercially reasonable manner in connection with Purchaser’s obtaining any such consents;
provided, that such cooperation shall not include any requirement of the Seller or the Company Group to expend money, commence
any litigation or arbitration proceeding, or offer or grant any accommodation (financial or otherwise) to any third party.

 

(b)            Without
limiting the foregoing and notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, Purchaser shall be responsible, at its
own cost and expense, for (i) obtaining written consents from the lessor(s) under each of the Real Property Leases, in form
and substance satisfactory to Purchaser and reasonably satisfactory to the Seller and satisfactory the Lender, whereby such lessor(s) consent(s) to
the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions, or, with respect to the WPP Leases, arranging for WPP Replacement Leases to be entered
into in connection with the Closing in a manner in which the lessor(s) thereunder consent(s) to the consummation of the Contemplated
Transactions and (ii) obtaining any required consent of such lessor(s) necessary in order for the Leasehold Deeds of Trust
to be executed, delivered and recorded or for Seller or the Lender to exercise any of the Liens granted to them hereunder or under any
of the Security Instruments, in each case, without resulting in a breach of or event of default under any of the Real Property Leases
or WPP Replacement Leases, but only to the extent the WPP Replacement Leases permit such Leasehold Deeds of Trust. Purchaser shall allow
the Seller and the Company to participate in all discussions and negotiations with any lessor of the Company relating to such consents
with respect to any of the Real Property Leases or relating to any WPP Replacement Leases.

 

7.6            Mutual
Assistance. Each of the Parties agrees that it will mutually cooperate in the expeditious filing of all notices, reports and other
filings with any Governmental Authority required to be submitted jointly by any of the Parties in connection with the execution and delivery
of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements, and the Loan Documents, and the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions. Subsequent
to the Closing, each of the Parties, at their own cost, will assist each other (including by the retention of records and the provision
of access to relevant records) in the preparation of their respective Tax Returns and the filing and execution of Tax elections, if required,
as well as in the defense of any audits or litigation that may ensue as a result of the filing thereof, to the extent that such assistance
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7.7            Press
Release and Announcements; Confidentiality. From and after the date hereof, no press releases or other releases of information related
to this Agreement or the Contemplated Transactions will be issued or released without the prior written consent of both Purchaser and
the Seller which shall not be unreasonably withheld; provided, however, that any Party or its ultimate corporate parent shall
be permitted to issue press releases, public announcements or other disclosures of information related to this Agreement, the Loan Agreement,
or the Contemplated Transactions as are required by (a) any applicable securities Law, or (b) any rules or filing requirements
of any national stock exchange upon which such Party’s or such Party’s ultimate corporate parent’s capital stock is
traded (“Securities Laws”), without having to obtain the consent of any other Party. For the avoidance of doubt and
notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Purchaser and Parent, in the sole and absolute discretion of Purchaser and
Parent, to the extent required or permitted by Securities Laws, shall be entitled to attach an executed copy of this Agreement, without
schedules or exhibits (unless and to the extent any such schedules or exhibits are required by Securities Laws to be attached), to any
Form 8-K, 10-K, and 10-Q filed by the Parent with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission without having to obtain the consent
of Seller or any other Party or Person. The Seller and Purchaser agree to keep the terms of this Agreement confidential, except to the
extent required by any applicable Securities Law and except that the Parties may disclose such terms to their respective Affiliates and
their respective Affiliates’ respective employees, accountants, advisors and other Representatives as necessary in connection with
the ordinary conduct of their respective businesses (so long as such Persons agree to or are bound by contract to keep the terms of this
Agreement confidential). The Parties acknowledge and agree that (i) the Confidentiality Agreement is still in full force and effect,
(ii) the provisions of the Confidentiality Agreement are hereby incorporated herein and shall be binding on Seller and Purchaser,
as well as their respective Subsidiaries, in accordance with its terms, and (iii) notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth
herein, the Confidentiality Agreement shall remain in full force and effect after the termination of this Agreement until May 4,
2023, as provided in the Confidentiality Agreement; provided, that the parties hereto or thereto may agree in writing to extend
the term of the Confidentiality Agreement beyond said date.

 

7.8            Expenses.
Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement or agreed by the Parties in writing, each of the Parties shall be solely responsible
for and shall bear all of its own costs and expenses (including Transaction Expenses) incident to its obligations under and in respect
of this Agreement, the Loan Agreement, and the Contemplated Transactions, including, but not limited to, any such costs and expenses
incurred by such Party in connection with the negotiation, preparation and performance of and compliance with the terms of this Agreement
(including the fees and expenses of legal counsel, accountants, investment bankers or other Representatives), regardless of whether or
not the Contemplated Transactions are consummated; provided, however, that Purchaser shall be solely responsible for all costs
associated with obtaining any third party consents in connection with the Contemplated Transactions.

 

7.9            Further
Assurances. After the Closing, each of the Parties shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, execute and deliver such further instruments
and take such additional action as the other Party may reasonably request to effect or consummate the Contemplated Transactions.

 

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7.10            Transfer
Taxes; Recording Charges. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, all transfer, documentary, sales, use, stamp, value-added,
registration and other such Taxes, and all conveyance fees, recording charges and other fees and charges (including any penalties and
interest) incurred in connection with consummation of the Contemplated Transactions shall be paid by Purchaser when due, and Purchaser
will, at its own expense, file all necessary Tax Returns and other documentation with respect to all such Taxes, fees and charges.

 

7.11            Tax
Matters.

 

(a)            Tax
Returns. The Seller shall prepare or cause to be prepared and file or cause to be filed all income Tax Returns for the Company Group
which are required to be filed after the Closing Date for any taxable period ending on or prior to the Closing Date and may include the
Company Group in a consolidated Tax Return filed for the Seller. Purchaser shall prepare or cause to be prepared and file or cause to
be filed all other Tax Returns, including any Tax Return for the Company Group which is required to be filed after the Closing Date for
any Straddle Period. No later than forty-five (45) days prior to filing any such Tax Return, Purchaser shall submit any such Tax Return
to the Seller for its review, comment and consent. Purchaser shall make any revisions as are reasonably requested by the Seller in the
final Tax Return prior to filing. The Parties agree (i) that the Company’s and CRD’s taxable year shall close as of
11:59 p.m. local time on the Closing Date to the extent permitted by applicable laws, and (ii) that any Tax Return that ends
on or includes the Closing Date shall reflect, without limitation (including for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.1502-76(b)(1)(ii)(B)),
any item of loss or deduction attributable to amounts paid or accrued by the Company Group on or before the Closing Date.

 

(b)            Amendment
of Tax Returns. Purchaser and its Affiliates (including on or after the Closing Date, the Company Group) shall not: (i) file,
or cause to be filed, any restatement or amendment of, modification to, or claim for refund relating to, any Tax Return or any member
of the Company Group for a Pre-Closing Tax Period; (ii) extend or waive the applicable statute of limitations with respect to a
Tax of the Company Group for a Pre-Closing Tax Period; (iii) file any ruling or request with any taxing authority that relates to
Taxes or Tax Returns of the Company Group for a Pre-Closing Tax Period; (iv) enter into any voluntary disclosure with any taxing
authority regarding any Tax or Tax Returns of the Company Group for a Pre-Closing Tax Period, including voluntary disclosure with a taxing
authority with respect to filing Tax Returns or paying Taxes for a Pre-Closing Tax Period in jurisdictions with respect to which the
Company Group did not file a Tax Return (or pay Taxes) for such Pre-Closing Tax Periods; or (v) make or change any Tax election
or accounting method or practice of the Company Group with respect to, or that has retroactive effect to, any Pre-Closing Tax Period,
in each case, without the prior written consent of the Seller.

 

(c)            Cooperation;
Procedures Relating to Tax Claims. Subject to the other provisions of this Section 7.11, Purchaser and the Seller shall
cooperate fully, as and to the extent reasonably requested, in connection with (i) the filing of Tax Returns, (ii) any audit,
litigation or other proceeding with respect to Taxes and Tax Returns, and (iii) the preparation of any financial statements to the
extent related to Taxes. Such cooperation shall include the retention, and (upon the other Party’s request) the provision, of records
and information which are reasonably relevant to any such audit, litigation or other proceeding and making employees available on a mutually
convenient basis to provide additional information and explanation of any material provided hereunder; provided, however, that
the Party requesting assistance shall pay the reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Party providing such assistance; provided,
further, however, that neither Party shall be required to provide assistance at times or in amounts that would interfere unreasonably
with the business and operations of such Party. Furthermore, the Seller shall have the right to control, and Purchaser shall have the
right to participate in any audit, litigation or other proceeding with respect to Taxes and Tax Returns that relate to any Pre-Closing
Tax Period or for any Straddle Period. Purchaser shall provide the Seller with notice of any written inquiries, audits, examinations
or proposed adjustments by the Internal Revenue Service or any other taxing authority, which relate to any such taxable periods within
ten (10) days of the receipt of such notice. If the Seller elects not to control any such audit, litigation or other proceeding,
then Purchaser shall control such matter, provided, that (A) the Seller shall have the right to participate in any such matter,
(B) Purchaser shall keep the Seller reasonably informed of the status of such matter (including providing the Seller with copies
of all written correspondence regarding such matter), and (C) Purchaser shall not settle any such proceedings without the Seller’s
written consent, not to be unreasonably withheld. The provisions of this Section 7.11 shall govern the audit of any Tax Return
for, or any other matter related to (including a breach of representations and warranties related to Taxes), any Pre-Closing Tax Period
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(d)            Tax
Elections. No Party nor any Affiliate thereof shall make an election under Sections 336 or 338 of the Code or any similar provision
of foreign, state or local law in respect of the Contemplated Transactions.

 

(e)            Intermediary
Transaction Tax Shelter. Purchaser shall not take any action or cause any action to be taken with respect to the Company or CRD subsequent
to the Closing that would cause the Contemplated Transactions to constitute part of a transaction that is the same as, or substantially
similar to, the “Intermediary Transaction Tax Shelter” described in Internal Revenue Service Notice 2001-16, 2001-1 C.B.
730, and Internal Revenue Service Notice 2008-20 I.R.B. 2008-6 (January 17, 2008), and Internal Revenue Service Notice 2008-111
I.R.B. 1299 (December 1, 2008).

 

(f)            Purchase
Price Adjustment. Any payments under this Agreement shall be treated by both Parties as adjustments to the Purchase Price.

 

(g)            Pre-Closing
Tax Refunds. Any refunds of Taxes paid with respect to any Pre-Closing Tax Period that are received by Purchaser or the Company Group
and any amounts credited against Tax to which Purchaser or the Company Group become entitled that are attributable to Taxes paid with
respect to any Pre-Closing Tax Period after the Closing Date, (any such amount, a “Pre-Closing Tax Refund”), shall
be for the account of the Seller, and Purchaser shall pay over to the Seller any such Pre-Closing Tax Refund within fifteen (15) days
after receipt thereof.  Purchaser shall cooperate with the Seller in obtaining such Pre-Closing Tax Refunds, including through the
filing of amended Tax Returns or refund claims.

 

7.12            Acknowledgment
Regarding Seller’s Representations and Warranties. Purchaser hereby acknowledges and agrees:

 

(a)            that
(i) the representations and warranties contained in Section 5.12 are the only representations and warranties being made
by the Seller with respect to any litigation matters, and (ii) no other representation contained in this Agreement shall apply to
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(b)            that
(i) the representations and warranties contained in Section 5.14 are the only representations and warranties being made
by the Seller with respect to compliance with or liability under Environmental Laws or with respect to any environmental, health, safety
matter or mine safety matter, including, but not limited to, any natural resources or natural resource damages matter, and (ii) no
other representation contained in this Agreement shall apply to any such matters, and no other representation or warranty, express or
implied, is being made with respect thereto; and

 

(c)            that
(i) the representations and warranties contained in Section 5.16 are the only representations and warranties being made
by the Seller with respect to compliance with or liability under Tax Laws or with respect to any Tax matter, and (ii) no other representation
contained in this Agreement shall apply to any such matters, and no other representation or warranty, express or implied, is being made
with respect thereto.

 

7.13            Disclosure
Schedules.

 

(a)            Each
disclosure schedule delivered pursuant to this Agreement (each a “Schedule”, and collectively, the “Schedules”)
shall be in writing and shall qualify this Agreement. The Schedules are not intended to constitute, and shall not be construed as constituting,
representations or warranties of the Company except to the extent expressly provided in this Agreement and shall not be deemed to expand
in any way the scope or effect of any of such representations or warranties. Certain information set forth in the Schedules is included
solely for information purposes and may not be required to be disclosed pursuant to this Agreement. The inclusion of an item in a Schedule
as an exception to a representation or warranty shall not be deemed to constitute an acknowledgment that such information is required
to be disclosed in connection with the representations or warranties of the Company nor shall such information constitute an admission
by any party hereto, as applicable, that such item constitutes an item, event, circumstance or occurrence that is material to the Company
Group or constitutes a Material Adverse Effect.

 

(b)            Any
fact or item that is disclosed in any Schedule in a way as to make its relevance or applicability to information called for by any other
Schedule reasonably apparent shall be deemed to be disclosed in such other Schedule, notwithstanding the omission of a reference or cross-reference
thereto. Disclosure of any allegations with respect to any alleged breach, violation or default under any contractual or other obligation,
or any law, is not an admission that such breach, violation or default has occurred.

 

(c)            Headings
and subheadings have been inserted on certain Schedules for convenience of reference only and shall not be considered a part of or affect
the construction or interpretation of such Schedules. Where the terms of a contract or other item have been summarized or described in
the Schedules, such summary or description does not purport to be a complete statement of the material terms of such contract or other
item, and, all such summaries and descriptions are qualified in their entirety by reference to the contract or item being summarized
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(d)            The
information provided in the Schedules is being provided solely for the purpose of making disclosures to Purchaser under this Agreement.
In disclosing this information, the Company does not waive, and expressly reserves any rights under, any attorney-client privilege associated
with such information or any protection afforded by the work-product doctrine with respect to any of the matters disclosed or discussed
therein.

 

(e)            The
Seller may and shall have the right from time to time prior to the Closing, but no later than two (2) Business Days prior to the
Closing, to amend and supplement the Disclosure Schedules, other than with regard to Schedules 5.12, 5.13, 5.14(a),
5.14(b), 5.14(c), 5.14(d), 5.14(e), 5.14(f) and 5.14(g), which may be amended up to Closing,
in writing or by electronic communication given to Purchaser or its legal counsel, for the purposes of completeness, correctness or the
disclosure of new or updated information. The terms and conditions of this Agreement, including, without limitation, Seller’s representations
and warranties in Article 5 hereof and the covenants contained herein, shall be deemed to include such amended and supplemented
disclosures as of the date of this Agreement and thereafter, including the Closing Date, and as a result thereof, (i) any such update
to the Disclosure Schedules shall be deemed to cure and correct any breach of any representation or warranty that would have existed
if Seller would not have made such update to the Disclosure Schedules, and (ii) any claim for indemnification pursuant to Article 10
of this Agreement shall not be applicable with respect to the matters reflected in the Disclosure Schedule as so updated.

 

7.14            Retention
of Books and Records. Purchaser shall cause the Company and its Subsidiaries to retain all books, ledgers, files, reports, plans,
operating records and any other material documents pertaining to the Company and its Subsidiaries in existence at the Closing that are
required to be retained under current retention policies for a period of seven (7) years from the Closing Date, and to make the
same available after the Closing for inspection and copying by the Seller and its Affiliates or their Representatives at the Seller’s
expense, during regular business hours and upon reasonable request and upon reasonable advance notice.

 

7.15            Right
to Set-Off. The Seller shall have the right, but not the obligation, and is hereby authorized at any time and from time to time,
to the fullest extent permitted by law, to set off, in whole or in part, any and all amounts owed to Purchaser or any member of the Company
Group by the Seller under this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements against any amounts owed to the Seller by Purchaser or any
member of the Company Group under this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements. Likewise, Purchaser shall have the right, but not
the obligation, and is hereby authorized at any time and from time to time, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to set off, in whole
or in part, any and all amounts owed to Seller under this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements against any amounts owed to the
Purchaser by Seller under this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements.

 

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ARTICLE 8

CONDITIONS TO CLOSING

 

8.1            Conditions
to the Obligations of the Seller. The obligations of the Seller to consummate the Contemplated Transactions are subject to the satisfaction
of the following conditions on or before the Closing Date (provided, that any condition specified in this Section 8.1
may be waived in writing by Seller):

 

(a)            each
of the representations and warranties set forth in Article 6 shall be true and correct as if made as of the Closing Date
(except that such representations and warranties that are made as of a specific date need only be true and correct as of such date) in
all material respects;

 

(b)            Purchaser
shall have made each of the payments and other deliveries required to be made by Purchaser at the Closing pursuant to Section 3.3
and Section 3.4;

 

(c)            Purchaser
shall have caused the Company Group to make each of the deliveries required under Section 3.4;

 

(d)            Purchaser
shall have performed in all material respects all the covenants and agreements required to be performed by it under this Agreement prior
to the Closing;

 

(e)            Purchaser,
the Guarantors and the Grantors, as applicable, shall have entered into each of the Loan Documents to which they are a party that are
to be entered into as of the Closing in each case in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Seller and Lender, and no breach
of any representation, warranty, covenant, agreement or provision of the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents by any such
Person shall have occurred (other than any such breach by any member of the Company Group arising prior to the Closing);

 

(f)            Purchaser,
the Guarantors and the Grantors, as applicable, shall have performed the information undertakings and provided to the Lender all information
and documentation, including, without limitation, legal opinions and assurances opinions, required under the Loan Agreement or otherwise
reasonably requested by the Lender in connection therewith;

 

(g)            the
Lender shall have completed satisfactory ‘know your client’ and AML checks with respect to Purchaser and the Parent, as applicable,
and all credit approvals relating to the Loan shall have been completed by the Lender;

 

(h)            Purchaser
shall have delivered to the Seller and Lender certificates of insurance evidencing that Purchaser has obtained the minimum insurance
policies set forth in Exhibit A hereto, naming the Lender and the other Seller Indemnitees (including the Company Group for
the benefit of Seller) as additional insureds (except as expressly provided in the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit A
hereto);

 

(i)            no
law or order shall have been enacted or entered into after the date hereof that would prevent the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions;

 

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(j)            all
applications required to be filed with the WVDEP with respect to the Change of Control Approval shall have been prepared by Purchaser
and delivered to and approved by the Seller;

 

(k)            all
applications required to be filed with the WVDEP in order for Purchaser to be designated as operator on the Environmental Permits of
the Company Group shall have been prepared by Purchaser and delivered to and approved by the Seller, and Purchaser shall have obtained
all other Governmental Permits necessary in order for Purchaser to conduct limited activities on or under the Environmental Permits of
the Company Group as contemplated by Article 4;

 

(l)            each
of the lessors under each of the Real Property Leases shall (i) have delivered its written consent pursuant to one or more instruments
in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Seller, (A) to the Contemplated Transactions and (B) for the Security Instruments
and Seller Lien Pledge Agreement to be executed, delivered and recorded and for Seller and/or the Lender to exercise any of the Liens
granted to them hereunder, under the Seller Lien Pledge Agreement, or under any of the Security Instruments, in each case, without resulting
in a breach of or event of default under any of the Real Property Leases or WPP Replacement Leases, and (ii) to the extent required
by Purchaser, have entered into WPP Replacement Leases effective as of the Closing; provided, that the Seller shall not be required
to accept any such written consent or WPP Replacement Lease which would materially modify the terms or conditions of any of the Real
Property Leases (unless the Seller finds the terms and conditions thereof would not have a material adverse effect on Seller);

 

(m)            Majestic
Resources Development Company LLC, Grey Flats Development Company LLC, Robert L. Worley, and Brad Scott shall have released Seller from
the guarantee of the obligations of the Company under the Majestic/Grey Flats Purchase Agreement;

 

(n)            the
Contract Mining Agreement shall be in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Seller; and

 

(o)            any
other consents (other than the Change of Control Approval) from third parties, including, without limitation, Governmental Authorities,
as set forth under Schedule 7.5 shall have been obtained in writing.

 

8.2            Conditions
to Purchaser’s Obligations. The obligation of Purchaser to consummate the Contemplated Transactions is subject to the satisfaction
of the following conditions on or before the Closing Date (provided, that any condition specified in this Section 8.2
may be waived in writing by Purchaser):

 

(a)            each
of the representations and warranties set forth in Article 5 shall be true and correct as if made as of the Closing Date
(except that such representations and warranties that are made as of a specific date need only be true and correct as of such date) in
all material respects;

 

(b)            the
Seller shall have made each of the deliveries required to be made by the Seller at the Closing pursuant to Section 3.2;

 

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(c)            the
Seller shall have performed in all material respects all of the covenants and agreements required to be performed by it under this Agreement
prior to the Closing;

 

(d)            no
law or order shall have been enacted or entered into after the date hereof that would prevent the consummation of the purchase of the
Contemplated Transactions;

 

(e)            each
of the lessors under each of the Real Property Leases shall (i) have delivered its written consent to the Contemplated Transactions
pursuant to one or more instruments in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Purchaser, and (ii) to the extent required
by Purchaser, have entered into WPP Replacement Leases effective as of the Closing;

 

(f)            Purchaser
shall have obtained any consent from KeyBank National Association required to be obtained under that certain Amended and Restated Credit
and Security Agreement dated October 29, 2021, by and between KeyBank National Association, the other lenders from time to time
party thereto, and the Parent, Purchaser and certain of their Affiliates, as amended, in order to allow Purchaser to consummate the Contemplated
Transactions without resulting in a breach or default thereunder; and

 

(g)            the
Contract Mining Agreement shall be in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Purchaser.

 

8.3            Waiver
of Closing Conditions. Upon the occurrence of the Closing, any condition set forth in this Article 8 that was not satisfied
as of the Closing shall be deemed to have been waived as of and from the Closing.

 

ARTICLE 9

TERMINATION

 

9.1            Termination.
This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Closing only as follows:

 

(a)            by
mutual written consent of Purchaser, on the one hand, and the Seller, on the other hand;

 

(b)            by
Purchaser providing written notice to the Seller if there has been a breach of any of the representations, warranties or covenants set
forth in this Agreement by the Seller which would result in the conditions set forth in Section 8.2(a) or Section 8.2(b) to
not be satisfied (but not waived) (so long as Purchaser has provided the Seller with written notice of such breach and the breach has
continued without cure for a period of five (5) Business Days after the notice of such breach or the earlier occurrence of the Outside
Date);

 

(c)            by
the Seller providing written notice to Purchaser if there has been a breach of any of the representations, warranties or covenants by
Purchaser or any of its Affiliates or Representatives (other than the Company Group) set forth in this Agreement or any of the Loan Documents
which would result in the conditions set forth in Section 8.1(a) or Section 8.1(b) to not be satisfied
(but not waived) (so long as the Seller has provided Purchaser with written notice of such breach and the breach has continued without
cure for a period of five (5) Business Days after the notice of such breach or the earlier occurrence of the Outside Date); or

 

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(d)            by
either of Purchaser, on the one hand, or the Seller, on the other hand, if the Contemplated Transactions including, but not limited to,
the conditions set forth in Article 8 have not been consummated by September 30, 2022 (the “Outside Date”);
provided, however, that a Party shall not be entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 9.1(d) if
(i) that Party’s breach of this Agreement has prevented the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions at or prior to such
time, or (ii) that Party has failed to satisfy any conditions set forth in Article 8 that such Party was expressly required
to satisfy.

 

9.2            Effect
of Termination. In the event of termination of this Agreement as provided in Section 9.1, this Agreement shall forthwith
become void and there shall be no liability or obligation hereunder on the part of any of the Seller, the Company Group or Purchaser
(other than pursuant to this Section 9.2, Section 9.3 and Article 11, which shall survive any such
termination); provided, however, that neither Party shall be relieved or released from any liabilities or damages arising out
of any willful and material breach of this Agreement. If this Agreement is terminated as provided in Section 9.1, Purchaser
acknowledges and agrees that all documents, copies thereof, and all other materials received from or on behalf of any member of the Company
Group relating to the Contemplated Transactions, whether so obtained before or after the execution hereof, shall continue to be subject
to the Confidentiality Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms notwithstanding the termination
of this Agreement.

 

9.3            Treatment
of Deposits upon Termination.

 

(a)            Except
as expressly set forth in Section 9.3(b), the Deposits shall be non-refundable and, upon the termination of this Agreement,
the full amount of the Deposits shall retained by and remain the sole property of the Seller.

 

(b)            The
Deposits will be refunded to Purchaser by the Seller upon the termination of this Agreement only in the event that such termination results
solely from one of the following events or conditions: (i) the material breach of this Agreement by the Seller; (ii) Purchaser
being unable to obtain any consent from KeyBank National Association required to be obtained under that certain Amended and Restated
Credit and Security Agreement dated October 29, 2021, by and between KeyBank National Association, the other lenders from time to
time party thereto, and the Parent, Purchaser and certain of their Affiliates, as amended, in order to allow Purchaser to consummate
the Contemplated Transactions without resulting in a breach or default thereunder; (iii) Purchaser being unable to agree upon the
terms of one or more WPP Replacement Leases with WPP LLP or being unable to obtain any of the necessary consents from WPP LLC relating
to the WPP Leases as contemplated by this Agreement, in each case, after exhausting commercially reasonable efforts to do so; or (iv) any
other event or occurrence beyond the control of Purchaser.

 

ARTICLE 10

SURVIVAL;
INDEMNIFICATION

 

10.1            Survival;
Limitation.

 

(a)            Except
as otherwise provided herein, all of the representations, warranties, covenants and obligations in this Agreement and the other Ancillary
Agreements shall survive the Closing; provided, however, except as otherwise specified herein, the representations and warranties
of the Seller in Article 5 and the representations and warranties of Purchaser in Article 6 shall only survive
until the second (2nd) anniversary of the Closing Date and shall terminate and expire on such date.

 

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(b)            Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the Fundamental Representations of the Seller shall not expire.

 

10.2            Indemnification
Obligation of Seller. The Seller hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless each and all of the Purchaser Indemnitees (excluding
the Company Group to the extent Seller exercises the Seller Lien upon the occurrence of a Purchaser Default) from and against, and pay
and reimburse the applicable Purchaser Indemnitees for, any and all Losses actually suffered or incurred by such Purchaser Indemnitees:

 

(a)            based
upon, attributable to, or resulting from the breach or violation of any of the representations or warranties (other than the Environmental
Representations) made by the Seller in this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements;

 

(b)            based
upon, attributable to, or resulting from the breach or violation of any of the Environmental Representations made by the Seller in this
Agreement, but only to the extent that such Losses actually suffered or incurred by such Purchaser Indemnitees results from or relates
to (i) a claim made or Action initiated by a third-party Person (including a Governmental Authority) unrelated to Purchaser, (ii) a
violation, fine, penalty or assessment issued, noticed or assessed by a Governmental Authority, or (iii) an investigation by a Governmental
Authority;

 

(c)            based
upon, attributable to, or resulting from the breach of any covenant or other agreement upon the part of the Seller under this Agreement
or any of the Ancillary Agreements;

 

(d)            arising
from, attributable to, or relating to any of the Excluded Assets (other than the Company Group Bonds); or

 

(e)            arising
from, attributable to, or relating to any of the Retained Liabilities.

 

10.3            Indemnification
Obligation of Purchaser. Purchaser hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless each and all of the Seller Indemnitees (including
the Company Group for the benefit of Seller) from and against, and pay and reimburse the applicable Seller Indemnitees for, any and all
Losses actually suffered or incurred by such Seller Indemnitees:

 

(a)            based
upon, attributable to, or resulting from the breach or violation of any representation or warranty made by Purchaser in this Agreement
or any of the Ancillary Agreements;

 

(b)            based
upon, attributable to, or resulting from the breach or violation of any representation or warranty made by Purchaser, any member of the
Company Group, any Guarantor, or any Affiliate of Purchaser in the Loan Agreement or any of the Loan Documents;

 

(c)            based
upon, attributable to, or resulting from any Purchaser Default;

 

(d)            based
upon, attributable to, or resulting from any other breach of any covenant or other agreement on the part of Purchaser under this Agreement,
any of the Ancillary Agreements, or any of the Loan Documents;

 

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(e)            based
upon, attributable to, or resulting from the failure of any member of the Company Group to perform any covenant or other agreement under
this Agreement, any of the Ancillary Agreements, or any of the Loan Documents, in each case, to be performed as of or after the Closing;

 

(f)            based
upon, attributable to, or resulting from the failure of any Guarantor or Affiliate of Purchaser to perform any covenant or other agreement
under the Loan Agreement or any of the Loan Documents; or

 

(g)            arising
out of, resulting from, or relating to the ownership or operation of any member of the Company Group or any of its or their Affiliates
at any time after the Closing or the acts or omissions by Purchaser, any member of the Company Group, any of its or their Affiliates
or any of their respective members, managers, officers, directors, employees, representatives or agents at any time after the Closing
(including, without limitation, any Losses relating to any claim, violation, fine or penalty instituted, issued or assessed by any Governmental
Authority or other Person against any member of the Company Group or any Seller Indemnitee at any time after the Closing), except, in
each case, any such Losses for which the Seller is required to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Purchaser Indemnitees pursuant
to Sections 10.2(a), 10.2(b), 10.2(d) or 10.2(e).

 

10.4            Indemnification
Obligation of the Company Group. As of and after the Closing, each member of the Company Group and their respective Affiliates shall,
and Purchaser hereby agrees to cause each member of the Company Group their respective Affiliates to, jointly and severally, indemnify,
defend and hold harmless each and all of the Seller Indemnitees (other than the members of the Company Group, their Affiliates and their
respective officers, directors, shareholders, managers, members, representatives and agents) from and against, and pay and reimburse
such applicable Seller Indemnitees for, any and all Losses actually suffered or incurred by such Seller Indemnitees:

 

(a)            based
upon, attributable to, or resulting from the breach or violation of any representation or warranty made by Purchaser in this Agreement
or any of the Ancillary Agreements;

 

(b)            based
upon, attributable to, or resulting from the breach or violation of any representation or warranty made by Purchaser, any member of the
Company Group, any Guarantor, or any Affiliate of Purchaser in any of the Loan Documents;

 

(c)            based
upon, attributable to, or resulting from any Purchaser Default;

 

(d)            based
upon, attributable to, or resulting from any other breach of any covenant or other agreement on the part of Purchaser under this Agreement,
any of the Ancillary Agreements, or any of the Loan Documents;

 

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(e)            based
upon, attributable to, or resulting from the failure of any member of the Company Group to perform any covenant or other agreement under
this Agreement, any of the Ancillary Agreements, or any of the Loan Documents, in each case, to be performed as of or after the Closing;

 

(f)            based
upon, attributable to, or resulting from the failure of any Guarantor or Affiliate of Purchaser to perform any covenant or other agreement
under the Loan Agreement or any of the Loan Documents; or

 

(g)            arising
out of, resulting from, or relating to the ownership or operation of any member of the Company Group or any of its or their Affiliates
at any time after the Closing or the acts or omissions by Purchaser, any member of the Company Group, any of its or their Affiliates
or any of their respective members, managers, officers, directors, employees, representatives or agents at any time after the Closing
(including, without limitation, any Losses relating to any claim, violation, fine or penalty instituted, issued or assessed by any Governmental
Authority or other Person against any member of the Company Group or any Seller Indemnitee at any time after the Closing), except, in
each case, any such Losses for which the Seller is required to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Purchaser Indemnitees pursuant
to Sections 10.2(a), 10.2(b), 10.2(d) or 10.2(e).

 

10.5            Time
Limitations.

 

(a)            If
the Closing occurs, the Seller will have no liability to any Purchaser Indemnitee under this Agreement (for indemnification or otherwise)
with respect to any representation or warranty made by the Seller in this Agreement (other than the Fundamental Representations made
by the Seller), or with respect to any covenant or obligation to be performed and complied with by the Seller under this Agreement solely
prior to the Closing Date, unless on or before the second (2nd) anniversary of the Closing Date, a Purchaser Indemnitee notifies
the Seller of a claim for indemnification with respect to such matter, specifying the factual basis of the claim in reasonable detail
to the extent then known by such Purchaser Indemnitee. Notwithstanding the forgoing, (i) a claim with respect to any of the Fundamental
Representations made by the Seller (other than the representations and warranties of Seller made in Section 5.16 (Taxes))
or any of the Excluded Assets or Retained Liabilities shall survive indefinitely, (ii) a claim with respect to Section 5.16
(Taxes) shall survive until the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations plus an additional sixty (60) days, and (iii) a
claim with respect to any other covenant or obligation under this Agreement to be performed or complied with by the Seller on or after
the Closing shall survive for a period of ten (10) years after the Closing Date.

 

(b)            If
the Closing occurs, neither Purchaser nor any member of the Company Group will have any liability to any Seller Indemnitee under this
Agreement (for indemnification or otherwise) with respect to any representation or warranty made by Purchaser in this Agreement (other
than the Fundamental Representations made by Purchaser), or with respect to any covenant or obligation to be performed and complied with
by Purchaser or any member of the Company Group under this Agreement solely prior to the Closing Date, unless on or before the second
(2nd) anniversary of the Closing Date, a Seller Indemnitee notifies Purchaser or a member of the Company Group (as applicable)
of a claim with respect to such matter, specifying the factual basis of that claim in reasonable detail to the extent then known by such
Seller Indemnitee. Notwithstanding the forgoing, (i) a claim with respect to any of the Fundamental Representations made by Purchaser
shall survive indefinitely, and (ii) a claim with respect to any other covenant or obligation under this Agreement to be performed
or complied with by Purchaser or any member of the Company Group on or after the Closing shall survive for a period of ten (10) years
after the Closing Date.

 

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10.6            Amount
Limitations.

 

(a)            Limitations
on Seller Indemnity Amount.

 

(i)            The
Seller will have no liability to Purchaser or any Purchaser Indemnitee (for indemnification or otherwise) with respect to matters described
in Section 10.2(a) or Section 10.2(b) until the total of all Losses with respect to such matters exceeds
Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00).

 

(ii)            The
Seller will have no liability to Purchaser or any other Purchaser Indemnitee (for indemnification or otherwise) with respect to matters
described in Section 10.2(a) or Section 10.2(b) after the total of all Losses with respect to such
matters exceeds Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00).

 

(iii)            In
no event will the limitations set forth in this Section 10.6(a) apply (A) with respect to any breach of any Fundamental
Representation made by the Seller, or (B) with respect to matters described in Sections 10.2(c), 10.2(d) or 10.2(e).

 

(iv)            Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the Seller shall not be liable to Purchaser or any other Purchaser Indemnitee for
indemnification obligations with respect to any Losses, whether based upon, arising out of, resulting from, or relating to any breach
of any Fundamental Representation or any other representation or warranty, covenant, or agreement of the Seller contained in this Agreement
or any of the Ancillary Agreements or otherwise, in excess of the aggregate amount of the Initial Purchase Price and principal payments
remitted to and received by Lender in accordance with the Loan Documents.

 

(b)            Limitations
on Purchaser Indemnity Amount.

 

(i)            Purchaser
will have no liability to the Seller or any Seller Indemnitee hereunder (for indemnification or otherwise) with respect to matters described
in Section 10.3(a) until the total of all Losses with respect to such matters exceeds Three Hundred Thousand Dollars
($300,000.00).

 

(ii)            Purchaser
will have no liability to the Seller or any other Seller Indemnitee hereunder (for indemnification or otherwise) with respect to matters
described in Section 10.3(a) after the total of all Losses with respect to such matters exceeds Three Million Dollars
($3,000,000.00).

 

(iii)            In
no event will the limitations set forth in this Section 10.6(b) apply (A) with respect to any breach of any Fundamental
Representation made by Purchaser, or (B) with respect to matters described in Sections 10.3(b), 10.3(c), 10.3(d),
10.3(e), 10.3(f) or 10.3(g).

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(c)            Limitations
on Company Group Indemnity Amount.

 

(i)            No
member of the Company Group or any of its Affiliates will have any liability to the Seller or any Seller Indemnitee hereunder (for indemnification
or otherwise) with respect to matters described in Section 10.3(a) until the total of all Losses with respect to such
matters exceeds Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00).

 

(ii)            No
member of the Company Group or any of its Affiliates will have any liability to the Seller or any Seller Indemnitee hereunder (for indemnification
or otherwise) with respect to matters described in Section 10.4(a) after the total of all Losses with respect to such
matters exceeds Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00).

 

(iii)            In
no event will the limitations set forth in this Section 10.6(c) apply (A) with respect to any breach of any Fundamental
Representation made by Purchaser, or (B) with respect to matters described in Sections 10.4(b), 10.4(c), 10.4(d),
10.4(e), 10.4(f) or 10.4(g).

 

10.7            Indemnification
Procedures.

 

(a)            A
claim for indemnification for any matter not involving a Third Party Claim (a “Direct Claim”) may be asserted by any
party seeking indemnification (the “Indemnified Party”) by written notice to the party or parties from whom indemnification
is sought (each an “Indemnifying Party” and, collectively, the “Indemnifying Parties”); provided,
that failure to so notify an Indemnifying Party shall not preclude the Indemnified Party from any indemnification which it may claim
in accordance with this Article 10. Such notice by the Indemnified Party shall describe the Direct Claim in reasonable detail
and shall indicate the estimated amount, if reasonably practicable, of the Loss that has been or may be sustained by the Indemnified
Party.

 

(b)            In
the event that any lawsuit, civil action or other legal proceeding shall be instituted or that any claim or demand shall be asserted
by any third party (other than a Person which is an Affiliate of any Indemnified Party or an officer, director, equityholder, member,
manager or representative of any Indemnified Party or its Affiliates) or in respect of which indemnification may be sought under this
Article 10 (a “Third Party Claim”), the Indemnified Party shall give written notice thereof (a “Claims
Notice”) to the Indemnifying Party or Indemnifying Parties. A Claims Notice shall describe the Third Party Claim in reasonable
detail, and shall indicate the amount (estimated, if necessary and to the extent feasible) of the Loss that has been or may be suffered
by the Indemnified Party. No delay in or failure to give a Claims Notice by the Indemnified Party to any Indemnifying Party pursuant
to this Section 10.7(b) shall adversely affect any of the other rights or remedies which the Indemnified Party has under
this Agreement, or alter or relieve such Indemnifying Party of its obligation to indemnify the Indemnified Party, to the extent that
such delay or failure has not materially prejudiced such Indemnifying Party.

 

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(c)            Each
Indemnifying Party shall have the right, exercisable by written notice to the Indemnified Party within thirty (30) days after receipt
of a Claims Notice from the Indemnified Party of the commencement or assertion of any Third Party Claim in respect of which indemnity
may be sought hereunder, to assume and conduct the defense of such Third Party Claim with counsel selected by such Indemnifying Party
and reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party; provided, however, that: (i) such Indemnifying Party has sufficient financial
resources, in the reasonable judgment of the Indemnified Party, to satisfy the amount of any adverse monetary judgment that is reasonably
likely to result; (ii) the Third Party Claim solely seeks (and continues to solely seek) monetary damages; and (iii) such Indemnifying
Party expressly agrees in writing that as between such Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party, such Indemnifying Party shall be
solely obligated to satisfy and discharge the Third Party Claim in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement (the conditions
set forth in the foregoing clauses (i) through (iii), collectively, the “Litigation Conditions”).

 

(d)            If
no Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of a Third Party Claim in accordance with Section 10.7(c), the Indemnified Party
may continue to defend the Third Party Claim at the expense of the Indemnifying Party or Indemnifying Parties. If one or more Indemnifying
Parties have assumed the defense of a Third Party Claim as provided in Section 10.7(c), no such Indemnifying Party will be
liable for any legal expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof; provided, however,
that if (i) any of the Litigation Conditions cease to be met, or (ii) any such Indemnifying Party fails to take reasonable
steps necessary to defend diligently such Third Party Claim, the Indemnified Party may assume its own defense and the Indemnifying Party
or Indemnifying Parties shall be liable for all reasonable costs or expenses paid or incurred in connection therewith. Each Indemnifying
Party or Indemnified Party, as the case may be, shall have the right to participate in (but not control), at its own expense, the defense
of any Third Party Claim which the other is defending as provided in this Agreement. Each Indemnifying Party, if it shall have assumed
the defense of any Third Party Claim as provided in this Agreement, shall not, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party
(such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), consent to a settlement of, or the entry of any judgment arising
from, any such Third Party Claim which (A) does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or the plaintiff
to the Indemnified Party of a complete release from all liability and Losses in respect of such Third Party Claim, (B) grants any
injunctive or equitable relief, or (C) in such Indemnifying Party’s reasonable determination may adversely affect the business
or financial affairs of the Indemnified Party.

 

10.8            Reductions
of Indemnity Amounts.

 

(a)            Payments
by any Indemnifying Party pursuant to this Article 10 in respect of any Loss shall be limited to the amount of any liability
or damage that remains after deducting therefrom any insurance proceeds actually received (less expenses, including attorneys’
fees, and increases in premiums attributable to such Loss) by the Indemnified Party, if any, in respect of insurance policies maintained
by the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to recover under any such insurance policies.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 10.8, in no event shall any Indemnified Party be required to (i) pursue
any such insurance proceeds prior to seeking indemnification under this Article 10, or (ii) commence litigation to recover
proceeds under any such insurance policies; provided, however, the Indemnified Party shall reasonably cooperate with and provide
reasonable assistance to any Indemnifying Party in efforts to recover such proceeds. The Indemnified Party shall remit to each Indemnifying
Party any such insurance proceeds (less expenses and increases in premiums attributable to such Loss) that are paid to the Indemnified
Party with respect to Losses for which the Indemnified Party has been previously compensated pursuant to this Article 10.
Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit A,
the insurance policies and coverages obtained and maintained by Purchaser in accordance herewith shall be primary and not contributory
as to any of the Seller Insurance Policies with respect to any insured casualties, losses or claims occurring during the Interim Period.

 

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(b)            Notwithstanding
any other provision of this Agreement, in no event shall Seller, Purchaser or the Companies be liable for punitive, exemplary, diminution
of value, lost profits, special or consequential damages of any kind or nature, regardless of the form of action through which such damages
are sought, unless such damages are asserted or recovered by a third party in a Third Party Claim.

 

10.9            Sole
Remedy. Except (a) with respect to the termination of this Agreement pursuant to the provisions set forth in Article 9,
or the specific performance provisions set forth in Section 11.12, (b) as otherwise expressly contemplated in this Agreement
(including, without limitation, Article 4) or any of the Ancillary Agreements, or (c) with respect to the Loan Documents,
this Article 10 contains the exclusive remedies for all claims among the Parties and the Company Group relating to this Agreement
or the Ancillary Agreements.

 

ARTICLE 11

MISCELLANEOUS

 

11.1            Amendment
and Waiver. This Agreement may not be amended, altered or modified except by a written instrument executed by the Seller and Purchaser.
No course of dealing between or among any Persons having any interest in this Agreement shall be deemed effective to modify, amend or
discharge any part of this Agreement or any rights or obligations of any Person under or by reason of this Agreement. No waiver of any
of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provisions, whether or not similar, nor
shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

 

11.2            Notices.
All notices, demands and other communications to be given or delivered to Purchaser, the Company, or the Seller under or by reason of
the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when personally delivered, one (1) Business
Day after being sent by reputable overnight courier or when transmitted by e-mail, in each case as appropriate to the addresses indicated
below (unless another address is so specified by the applicable Party in writing):

 

If
to the Seller, then to:

 

Appleton Coal LLC

13905 McCorkle Ave. SE

One Carbon Center, Suite 501 

Charleston, West Virginia 25315

Attention: Robert E. Ellis 

E-mail: rellis7916@aol.com

 

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with a copy, which shall not constitute notice, to:

 

Jackson Kelly PLLC

500 Lee Street East, Suite 1600 

Charleston, West Virginia 25301 

Attn:
Christina T. Brumley, Esq.

E-mail: cbrumley@jacksonkelly.com

 

If
to Purchaser, or after the Closing, to the Company, then to:

 

Ramaco Development, LLC

250 W. Main Street, STE 1800 

Lexington, Kentucky 40507 

Attn: Christopher L. Blanchard, President 

E-mail:
chris.blanchard@ramacometc.com

 

with a copy, which shall not constitute notice, to:

 

Ramaco Resources, Inc.

250 W. Main Street, STE 1800 

Lexington, Kentucky 40507 

Attn: Barkley J. Sturgill, General Counsel 

E-mail:
BJ.Sturgill@ramacometc.com

 

11.3            Assignment.
This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each of the Parties and their respective
successors and permitted assigns. Neither this Agreement nor any rights, benefits or obligations set forth herein may be assigned by
either of the Parties without the prior written consent of Purchaser and the Seller, and any attempted assignment without such prior
written consent shall be void; provided, however, that no such consent shall be required for an assignment of this Agreement in
connection with a conveyance by Purchaser of all of the Company Securities or the Subsidiary Securities after the Closing, the completion
of the Change of Control Approval and satisfaction of Purchaser’s obligations under Section 4.2, to the extent that
such conveyance by Purchaser of all of the Company Securities or the Subsidiary Securities does not constitute or result in a breach
or violation of any of the terms or conditions of any of the Loan Documents.

 

11.4            Severability.
Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable
law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective
only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions
of this Agreement.

 

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11.5            No
Strict Construction. The language used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the Parties to express their
mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction shall be applied against either Party or any other Person. The words “hereof,”
 “herein,” “hereby,” “herewith” and words of similar import shall, unless otherwise stated, be construed
to refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement, and article, section, paragraph, exhibit
and Schedule references are to the articles, sections, paragraphs, exhibits and Schedules of this Agreement unless otherwise specified.
The words describing the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa, words denoting either gender shall include both genders
and words denoting natural persons shall include all persons and vice versa. The phrases “the date of this Agreement,” “the
date hereof,” “of even date herewith” and terms of similar import shall be deemed to refer to the date set forth in
the preamble to this Agreement. The word “including” or any variation thereof means “including, without limitation,”
and shall not be construed to limit any general statement that it follows to the specific or similar items or matters immediately following
it. Unless the context of this Agreement otherwise requires, references to agreements and other documents shall be deemed to include
all subsequent amendments and other modifications thereto. Unless the context of this Agreement otherwise requires, references to statutes
shall include all regulations promulgated thereunder. Whenever this Agreement refers to a number of days, such number shall refer to
calendar days unless Business Days are specified.

 

11.6            Captions.
The captions used in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, do not constitute a part of this Agreement and shall not be
deemed to limit, characterize or in any way affect any provision of this Agreement, and all provisions of this Agreement shall be enforced
and construed as if no caption had been used in this Agreement.

 

11.7            No
Third-Party Beneficiaries. Except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Agreement, nothing herein expressed or implied is intended
or shall be construed to confer upon or give to any Person, other than the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns,
any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement, such third parties specifically including employees or creditors of the
Company Group.

 

11.8            Complete
Agreement. This Agreement, including the Schedules, and the Exhibits hereto, together with the other instruments referred to herein,
including the Ancillary Agreements (the form of which are agreed upon by the Parties as of the date hereof, except with respect to the
Contract Mining Agreement, the form of which is to be agreed upon by the Parties prior to the Closing) and the Confidentiality Agreement,
constitute the entire agreement and understanding, and supersede all other prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral,
between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof.

 

11.9            Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, any one of which may be by facsimile or by electronic mail, and all of which
taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

11.10            Governing
Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic laws of the State of West
Virginia, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of West Virginia
or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of West Virginia. Except
for actions for injunction or specific performance pursuant to Section 11.12 (which may be brought in courts as specified
therein), each of the Parties hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state court or federal court sitting in
Kanawha County, West Virginia, over any suit, action or other proceeding brought by either Party or any other Person arising out of or
relating to this Agreement, and each of the Parties hereby irrevocably agrees that all claims with respect to any such suit, action or
other proceeding shall be heard and determined in such courts. In the event of any litigation regarding or arising from this Agreement,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the non-prevailing party its reasonable expenses, attorneys’ fees and costs
incurred therein or in enforcement or collection of any judgment or award rendered therein.

 

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11.11            Waiver
of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE
COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE IT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL
BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY OF THE AGREEMENTS DELIVERED
IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR THE CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTIONS.

 

11.12            Specific
Performance. The Parties agree that irreparable damage might occur in the event that any of the Specified Provisions were not performed
by Purchaser, the Company, CRD or Seller, as applicable, in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached by Purchaser,
the Company, CRD or Seller, as applicable. It is accordingly agreed that the Parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions,
without any requirement to post or provide any bond or other security in connection therewith, to prevent breaches of the Specified Provisions
by any of Purchaser, the Company, CRD or Seller, as applicable, and to enforce specifically the Specified Provisions (including any injunction
sought by either Party to cause the other Party to perform its agreements and covenants contained in said Specified Provisions), in any
court having jurisdiction, this being in addition to any other remedy to which the Parties are entitled at law or in equity.

 

11.13            Attorney-Client
Privilege and Conflict Waiver. Jackson Kelly PLLC has represented the Company, CRD, the Seller and the Lender in the Contemplated
Transactions. Both of the Parties recognize and acknowledge the commonality of interest among the Company, CRD, the Seller and the Lender
that exists and will continue to exist until Closing, and the Parties agree that such commonality of interest shall continue to be recognized
after the Closing. Specifically, the Parties agree that (a) Purchaser shall not, and shall not cause, directly or indirectly, any
member of the Company Group to seek to have Jackson Kelly PLLC disqualified from representing the Seller, the Lender or their respective
Affiliates, or any of the foregoing’s respective officers, directors, managers, employees, shareholders, equityholders, agents
and other Representatives (collectively, the “Seller Parties”), in connection with any dispute of any kind or nature
that may arise between the Seller Parties and Purchaser, the Company or CRD in connection with this Agreement, the Loan Agreement, or
the Contemplated Transactions and shall waive any claim of conflict of interest or breach of duty with respect to any such representation
to the fullest extent of the law, and (b) in connection with any such dispute that may arise between the Seller Parties and Purchaser
or the Company or CRD, the Seller Parties involved in such dispute (and not Purchaser or the Company or CRD) shall have the sole, absolute
discretion to decide whether or not to waive, in whole or in part, the attorney-client privilege that may apply to any communications
between the Company, CRD and Jackson Kelly PLLC that occurred before the Closing. The Company and CRD shall be entitled to the benefits
of, and may enforce, the provisions of this Section 11.13 as if they were parties to this Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties
have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

	 	SELLER:
	 	 	 
	 	APPLETON COAL LLC
	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	By:	/s/ Robert E. Ellis 
	 	Name:	Robert E. Ellis
	 	Title:	President & Chief Executive Officer
	 	 	 
	 	PURCHASER:
	 	 	 
	 	RAMACO DEVELOPMENT, LLC
	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	By:	/s/ Christopher L. Blanchard
	 	Name:	Christopher L. Blanchard
	 	Title:	President

 

{Signature Page to Purchase Agreement}

 

     

     

    

 

LIST OF EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES

 

	Exhibits	 
	Exhibit A	Minimum
    Insurance Requirements
	Schedules	 
	1.1	Knowledge
    Persons
	2.3(c)	Specific
    Retained Liabilities
	4.3(a)	Mining
    and Reclamation Permits – Operator Designation Requirement
	5.3	Capitalization
	5.4	Conflicts;
    Consents
	5.5	Required
    Governmental Authorization
	5.6(c)	Indebtedness
	5.6(d)	MAR
    Reimbursement Amount
	5.7	Certain
    Liabilities
	5.8(a)	Real
    Property Leases
	5.8(c)	Easements
	5.9	Contracts
	5.11(a)	Governmental
    Permits
	5.11(b)	Company
    Group Bonds
	5.12	Litigation
    and other Actions
	5.13	Non-Compliance
    with Laws
	5.14(a)	Environmental
    Permits
	5.14(b)	Environmental
    Actions and Non-Compliance
	5.14(d)	Hazardous
    Materials
	5.14(c)	Environment
    Assessment and Audit Reports
	5.14(e)	CERCLA
    Matters
	5.14(f)	Environmental
    Permit Bond Requirements
	5.14(g)	Known
    Adverse Conditions or Circumstances
	5.16	Taxes
	5.18	Affiliate
    Transactions
	5.19	Insurance
    Matters
	7.2	Exceptions
    to Negative Covenants

 

     

     

    

 

EXHIBIT A

 

Minimum Insurance Requirements

 

	Type
    of Insurance 

Coverage	Minimum
    Limits of

 Liability	Minimum
    Scope of Coverage
	Workers’
    Compensation Insurance	statutory
    amount	·     as
    required by applicable law

    ·    coverage
    shall extend to primary state of employment and to West Virginia

    ·    coverage
    shall extend to “leased workers”/borrowed servants, to the extent any such persons are used

	Employer’s
    Liability Insurance	$1,000,000
    for each accident	·    bodily
    injury by accident or disease, including death, arising out of and in the course of employment

    ·    coverage
    shall extend to “leased workers”/borrowed servants, to the extent any such persons are used

	Commercial
    General Liability Insurance	$1,000,000
    for each occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate for death, bodily injury, and property damage	·     premises/operations

    ·    independent
    contractors and subcontractors will be required to carry CGL insurance with coverage at least as broad and with limits and liability
    not less than those stated.

    ·     personal
    and advertising injury

    ·     products/completed
    operations

    ·     blanket
    contractual liability – written and oral

    ·     explosion,
    collapse, subsidence, and underground coverage

	Commercial
    Automobile Liability Insurance	$1,000,000
    for each accident for death, bodily injury, and property damage	·     owned
    vehicles

    ·     non-owned
    vehicles

    ·     hired
    vehicles

    ·     leased
    vehicles

	Pollution
    Legal Liability Coverage	$5,000,000
    each incident for third party bodily injury and property damage and $5,000,000 each incident for on and off site clean up	·    the
    Pollution Legal Liability Coverage shall cover all of the Leased Real Property

    Pollution Legal Liability Coverage is only required under this
    Agreement to the extent it is required under the WPP Replacement Leases (including the minimum limits of liability required thereunder).

	Excess
    or Umbrella Liability	$5,000,000
    for each occurrence	·    the
    minimum scope of coverage shall be as broad as the underlying insurance policies, and, irrespective of underlying insurance coverage,
    shall include (a) employer’s liability, (b) commercial general liability, including contractual liability, and (c) commercial
    automobile liability

    ·    no
    “laser exclusions” related to activities during the Interim Period shall be included in the policy (i.e., special
    exclusions that specifically name certain activities, products, services, or work as not being insured under the policy)

 

     

     

    

 

Terms and Conditions

 

		1.	All insurance required by this Agreement
                                            is to be occurrence based, except for the Pollution Legal Liability (to the extent required
                                            hereunder), which may be issued on a claims-made form.

 

		2.	All insurance required by this Agreement
                                            shall include endorsements signed by the applicable insurance carrier(s) that name Seller,
                                            each member of the Company Group and its and their parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors,
                                            and assigns, and all of their current directors, officers, employees, shareholders, members,
                                            partners, agents, and representatives, (collectively, the “Additional Insureds,”
                                            and individually, the “Additional Insured”) as additional insured
                                            with respect to liability arising out of the activities performed by or on behalf of Purchaser
                                            and allow an Additional Insured to be a permissible claimant thereunder; provided, however,
                                            such a requirement shall not apply to the workers’ compensation insurance required
                                            by this Agreement.

 

		3.	All insurance required by this Agreement
                                            shall be primary and not contributory as to any other insurance and self-insurance that the
                                            Additional Insured may have in effect.

 

		4.	All insurance required by this Agreement
                                            shall waive any rights of subrogation against the Additional Insured.

 

		5.	All insurance required by this Agreement
                                            shall (i) be with insurers acceptable to Seller and authorized to conduct insurance
                                            business in West Virginia, (ii) be placed with insurers that have a current A.M. Best's
                                            rating of no less than A-VII, and (iii) include endorsements so as to provide to Seller
                                            no less than thirty (30) calendar days’ notice of suspension or termination of coverage.

 

		6.	All deductibles or self-insured retentions
                                            are the sole responsibility of Purchaser to pay.

 

		7.	Purchaser shall not enter onto the Leased
                                            Real Property until all insurance has been approved and accepted by Seller. Purchaser shall
                                            provide to Seller certificates of insurance and endorsements signed by an authorized representative
                                            of the insurer evidencing that the minimum insurance coverage set forth in this Agreement
                                            is in full force and effect. If policies for which certificates have previously been furnished
                                            to Seller expire during the course of this Agreement, certificates evidencing the renewals
                                            of such policies shall immediately be provided to Seller.

 

		8.	Notwithstanding anything contained in
                                            this Agreement to the contrary, Seller, at its sole option, shall have the right to suspend
                                            all activities of Purchaser on the Leased Real Property immediately if Purchaser’s
                                            obligations contained in this Exhibit are not strictly performed in a timely manner.
                                            Failure on the part of Purchaser to maintain the required insurance shall constitute a material
                                            breach of this Agreement.

 

		9.	All insurance obligations of Purchaser
                                            are in addition to Purchaser’s obligations of indemnity and shall not be construed
                                            as limiting Purchaser’s indemnity obligations to the amount of the insurance coverage.

 

		10.	The insurance coverage obligations set
                                            forth in this Exhibit are minimum coverage requirements only. To the extent Purchaser
                                            maintains insurance coverage greater than these minimum requirements, such greater insurance
                                            coverage shall be applicable to any activities conducted during the Interim Period and to
                                            any liabilities and obligations of Purchaser under this Agreement. In addition, with respect
                                            to those forms of coverage where additional insured status is required by this Agreement,
                                            the Additional Insured shall be entitled to the benefit of the full available limits of liability
                                            maintained by Purchaser, regardless of the limits of liability set forth in any certificate
                                            of insurance issued to the Additional Insured and regardless of whether such coverage is
                                            primary, excess, contingent, or otherwise. By specifying minimum insurance requirements,
                                            Seller does not assert or recommend this insurance as being adequate for any activities conducted
                                            during the Interim Period, and Purchaser remains solely responsible to inform itself of the
                                            types and amounts of insurance coverage that may be appropriate.

 

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		11.	Purchaser shall ensure that all of its
                                            contractors shall also fully comply with the requirements of this Exhibit before entry
                                            onto the Leased Real Property. Purchaser shall either include all contractors as insureds
                                            under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates of insurance and endorsements for
                                            each contractor signed by an authorized representative of the insurer evidencing that the
                                            minimum insurance coverage set forth in this Agreement is in full force and effect.

 

		12.	Seller may, at any time, reasonably
                                            request that the insurance requirements set forth above be changed, including to request
                                            Purchaser obtain additional types of coverage and/or to obtain increased liability limits
                                            for coverage already required hereunder; provided that Seller shall provide a reasonably
                                            detailed explanation of the basis for such request. Purchaser shall implement any such requested
                                            change to the extent it agrees with Seller’s request. If Seller and Purchaser are unable
                                            to agree, Seller and Purchaser will appoint a mutually agreeable independent insurance consultant
                                            and refer such dispute to such insurance consultant, whose decision as to the insurance required
                                            to be maintained under the Agreement (including as to type and amount) shall be final and
                                            binding upon Seller and Purchaser.

 

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        Portions of this Exhibit have been redacted because they are both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly
          disclosed. Information that was omitted has been noted in this document with a placeholder identified by the mark “[***]”

      

       

      

      EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

       

      This EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into effective June 1, 2022
        (the “Effective Date”), by and between Spencer D. Brown (“Executive”) and PDS Biotechnology Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), as a replacement of the Offer Letter dated May 6, 2022, by and between the Company and the Executive. Each of the Company and Executive is a “Party” and, collectively, they are
        the “Parties.”  The Company desires to continue to employ Executive and, in connection with such employment, and the Parties wish to enter into this Agreement to govern the terms and conditions of the
        Executive’s continued employment with the Company.

      

      

      Accordingly, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the Parties agree to the following:

      

      

      	1.	
              EMPLOYMENT BY THE COMPANY.

            

      

      

      1.1          At-Will Employment. Executive shall be employed by the
          Company on an “at will” basis, meaning either the Company or Executive may terminate Executive’s employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice; provided, however, that Executive agrees to provide the Company with not less than
          thirty (30) days advance written notice of any resignation, although the Company may waive such notice period in its discretion (except as otherwise set forth in Section 6.4 below). Any contrary representations that may have been made to
          Executive shall be and are hereby superseded by this Agreement. This Agreement shall constitute the full and complete agreement between Executive and the Company regarding the “at will” nature of Executive’s employment with the Company, which may
          be changed only in an express written agreement signed by Executive and a duly authorized officer of the Company. Executive’s rights to any compensation following a termination shall be only as set forth in Section 6.

       

      

      1.2         Position. Subject to the terms set forth herein, the
          Company agrees to employ Executive in the position of Senior Vice President, General Counsel. Executive hereby accepts such employment. Executive will report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and/or such other persons as ay be
          directed by the Board of Directors (the “Board”).

      

      

       1.3           Duties. Executive shall faithfully perform all duties
          related to the position or positions held by Executive, including but not limited to all duties set forth in this Agreement and/or in the Bylaws, as applicable, of the Company related to the position or positions held by Executive and all
          additional duties as may be prescribed or directed from time to time by the Company or the Board, as the case may be. Executive shall devote Executive’s full business time and attention to the performance of Executive’s duties and
          responsibilities on behalf of the Company and in furtherance of their best interests. Executive shall make such business trips at the Company’s expense to such places as may be necessary for or otherwise directed by the Company.

       

      1.4          Company Policies. Executive shall comply with all policies, standards, rules, and regulations of the
          Company (a “Company Policy” or collectively, the “Company Policies”) and all applicable government laws, rules, and regulations that are now or hereafter in effect.
          Executive acknowledges receipt of copies of all written Company Policies that are in effect as of the date of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the terms of this Agreement differ from or are in conflict with the
          Company’s general employment policies or practices, this Agreement shall control.

       

      
        
          

      

      	2.	
              COMPENSATION.

            

       

      2.1          Salary. The Company shall pay Executive a base salary of
          $370,000 on an annualized basis, payable subject to standard federal and state payroll withholding requirements in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll practices (“Base Salary”). Executive’s Base
          Salary may be adjusted from time to time by the Company.

       

      2.2           Bonus. During the period Executive is employed with the
          Company, Executive shall be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus of up to 35% of Base Salary (“Target Amount”) based upon such factors and on such terms and conditions as the Company may
          consider, subject to review and adjustment by the Company in its sole discretion. Executive shall be eligible for said bonus only if Executive is employed on the last day of the performance period. Any annual bonus will be paid by March 15th of
          the year following the year in which the applicable performance period ends and Executive will need to be employed by the Company at the time the annual bonus is paid.

      

      

      2.3         Initial Equity Grant. In addition to Executive’s Base
          Salary and bonus eligibility, as a material inducement to Executive joining the Company, Executive will receive a nonqualified stock option to purchase 150,000 shares of the Company’s
          common stock under the PDS Biotechnology Corporation 2019 Inducement Plan (as amended, the “Inducement Plan”), subject to the approval of the Board and the requirements under the inducement grant exception
          under Nasdaq Rule 5635(c)(4). The exercise price of the options will be at fair market value on the date of grant and shall be subject to a 4 year vesting period with 25% of the options vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date and the
          remaining options vesting in equal parts over the 36 month period thereafter. The terms of this grant shall be subject to and governed by the Inducement Plan and a stock option agreement between Executive and the Company.

       

      2.4         Equity Awards. From time to time and subject to approval
          of the Compensation Committee of the Board, Executive may be eligible for certain additional grants of equity awards of Common Stock of the Company, subject to vesting and other terms and conditions of the Company equity plan to which the award
          is granted and an award agreement to be provided by the Company and entered into with the Executive.

       

      2.5         Benefits. Executive will be eligible to participate on
          the same basis as similarly situated employees of the Company in the Company’s benefit plans in effect from time to time during Executive’s employment. All matters of eligibility for coverage or benefits under any benefit plan shall be determined
          in accordance with the provisions of such plan. The Company reserves the right to change, alter, or terminate any benefit plan in its sole discretion.

       

      2.6         Expense Reimbursement. The Company shall reimburse
          Executive for all customary and appropriate business-related expenses actually incurred and documented in accordance with Company Policy, as in effect from time to time. For the avoidance of doubt, to the extent that any reimbursements payable to
          Executive are subject to the provisions of Section 409A of the Code: (a) any such reimbursements will be paid no later than December 31 of the year following the year in which the expense was incurred, (b) the amount of expenses reimbursed in one
          year will not affect the amount eligible for reimbursement in any subsequent year, and (c) the right to reimbursement under this Agreement will not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit. If under the terms of this Agreement
          the Executive is entitled to a tax gross-up payment, the gross-up payment will be made by December 31 of the year following the year in which the Executive remits the related taxes.

      

      

      	

            	3.	
              PROPRIETARY INFORMATION, INVENTIONS, NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION OBLIGATIONS.

            

      

      

       3.1        Proprietary Information & Restrictive Covenant Agreement.
          As a condition of employment and/or continued employment with the Company, Executive agrees to execute and abide by a Proprietary Information & Restrictive Covenant Agreement (the “Proprietary Information
            Agreement”), attached hereto as Exhibit A simultaneously with the Executive’s execution of this Agreement. The Proprietary Information Agreement may be amended by the Parties from time to time without regard to this Agreement.
          The Proprietary Information Agreement contains provisions that are intended by the Parties to survive and do survive termination of this Agreement.

      

      

      
        
          

      

      3.2        Permissible Communications. Notwithstanding anything to
          the contrary in the Proprietary Information Agreement, Executive acknowledges that nothing in the Confidential Information Agreement shall be construed to prohibit Executive from (a) filing a charge or complaint with, or participating in any
          proceeding before, a government agency authorized to enforce and investigate suspected violations of federal anti-discrimination laws, labor relations laws, occupational health and safety laws, wage and hour laws, and such similar state or local
          laws; (b) reporting possible violations of federal securities laws to the appropriate government enforcing agency and making such other disclosures that are expressly protected under such laws, or (c) responding truthfully to inquiries from, or
          otherwise cooperating with, any governmental or regulatory investigation (the activities set forth in clauses (a) through (c) are collectively referred to as the “Protected Activities”). Executive
          understands that in connection with such Protected Activity, Executive is permitted to disclose documents or other information as permitted by law, and without giving notice to, or receiving authorization from, the Company; provided, however, that Executive agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of any information that may constitute Proprietary Information under the Proprietary
          Information Agreement to any parties other than the appropriate government agencies. Executive further understands that “Protected Activity” does not include the disclosure of any Company attorney-client privileged communications, and that any
          such disclosure without the Board’s written consent shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.

       

      3.3         Defend Trade Secrets Act. Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, Executive acknowledges that Executive will not have
        criminal or civil liability under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (a) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney and
        (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. In addition, if Executive files a
        lawsuit for retaliation by the Company for reporting a suspected violation of law, Executive may disclose the trade secret to Executive’s attorney and may use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if Executive (x) files any document
        containing the trade secret under seal and (y) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

      

      

      4.        OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES DURING EMPLOYMENT. Except with the prior
          written consent of the Board, Executive will not, while employed by the Company, undertake or engage in any other employment, occupation, or business enterprise that would interfere with Executive’s responsibilities and the performance of
          Executive’s duties hereunder or otherwise create an actual, potential or apparent conflict of interest with respect to Executive’s employment hereunder, except for (i) reasonable time devoted to volunteer services for or on behalf of such
          religious, educational, non-profit, and/or other charitable organization, (ii) reasonable time devoted to activities in the non-profit community consistent, (iii) advisory or board of director roles set forth on Exhibit B or as otherwise
          approved by the Board in advance in writing, and (v) such other activities as may be specifically approved by the Board in writing. This restriction shall not, however, preclude Executive from owning less than five percent (5%) of the total
          outstanding shares of a publicly traded company, or employment or service in any capacity with any entity within the Company.

      

      

      5.       NO CONFLICT WITH EXISTING OBLIGATIONS. Executive represents
          that Executive’s performance of all the terms of this Agreement and as an executive of the Company do not and will not breach or in any way conflict any agreement or obligation of any kind made prior to Executive’s employment by the Company,
          including agreements or obligations Executive may have with prior employers or entities for which Executive has provided services, and Executive further warrants and represents that Executive is not subject to any agreement, covenant or other
          restriction that would prohibit, impede or otherwise limit Executive’s ability to perform his duties and obligations hereunder, including without limitation any non-competition or non-solicitation obligations owing to a former employer. Executive
          has not entered into, and Executive agrees that Executive will not enter into, any agreement or obligation, either written or oral, in conflict herewith.

      

      

      
        
          

      

      6.        TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. The Parties acknowledge that
          Executive’s employment relationship with the Company is at-will. The provisions in this Section govern the compensation, if any, to be provided to Executive upon termination of employment and do not alter Executive’s status as an at-will
          employee.

      

      

      6.1 Termination by the Company Without Cause.

      

      

      (a)    The Company shall have the right to terminate Executive’s employment with the Company pursuant to this Section
          6.1 at any time without “Cause” (as defined in Section 6.2(b) below) by giving notice as described in Section 7.1 of this Agreement. A termination pursuant to Sections 6.3 and 6.5 below is not a termination without “Cause” for purposes of
          receiving the benefits described in this Section 6.1.

      

      

      (b)    If the Company terminates Executive’s employment at any time without Cause and provided that such termination
          constitutes a “separation from service” (as defined under Treasury Regulation Section 1 .409A- 1(h) a “Separation from Service”), then Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations
          (defined below) and, subject to Executive’s compliance with the obligations in Section 6.1(c) below, then Executive shall also be entitled to receive (collectively, the “Severance Benefits”):

       

      (i)    an amount equal to Executive’s then current Base Salary for twelve (12)
          months (the “Severance Period”), less all applicable withholdings and deductions, paid in equal installments beginning on the Company’s first regularly scheduled payroll date following the Release
          Effective Date (as defined in Section 6.1(c) below), with the remaining installments occurring on the Company’s regularly scheduled payroll dates thereafter;

      

      

      (ii)    payment of that portion of the premiums required to continue Executive’s group health care coverage under the
          applicable provisions of Title X of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (“COBRA”) that exceeds the active employee rate, provided that Executive timely elects to continue coverage
          under COBRA, until the earliest of (A) the close of the Severance Period, (B) the expiration of Executive’s eligibility for the continuation coverage under COBRA, or (C) the date when Executive becomes eligible for substantially equivalent health
          insurance coverage in connection with new employment (such period from the termination date through the earliest of (A), (B) or (C), the “COBRA Payment Period”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any
          time the Company determines in its sole discretion that the payment of the COBRA premiums would result in a violation of the nondiscrimination rules of Section 105(h)(2) of the Code, or any statute or regulation of similar effect (including but
          not limited to the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the 2010 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act), then in lieu of providing the COBRA premiums, the Company will instead pay Executive on the last day of each
          remaining month of the COBRA Payment Period, a fully taxable cash payment equal to the COBRA premiums for that month, subject to applicable tax withholdings for the remainder of the COBRA Payment Period, regardless of whether Executive elects
          COBRA coverage (the “Special Severance Payment”). Executive may, but is not obligated to, use such Special Severance Payment toward the cost of COBRA premiums. If Executive becomes eligible for coverage
          under another employer’s group health plan or otherwise ceases to be eligible for COBRA during the COBRA Payment Period, Executive must immediately notify the Company of such event, and all payments and obligations under this clause will cease.

      

      

      (c)    Executive will be paid all of the Accrued Obligations on the Company’s first payroll date after Executive’s date
          of termination from employment or earlier if required by law. Executive shall receive the Severance Benefits pursuant to Section 6.1(b) of this Agreement only if: (i) Executive signs and delivers to the Company an effective, general release of
          claims in favor of the Company and representatives, in a form acceptable to the Company (the “Release”), by the 60th day following the termination date or such earlier date as set forth in the Release,
          which cannot be revoked in whole or part (if applicable) by such date or such earlier date as set forth in the Release (the date that the Release can no longer be revoked is referred to as the “Release Effective
            Date”); (ii) if Executive holds any other positions with the Company, Executive resigns such position(s) to be effective no later than the date of Executive’s termination date (or such other date as requested by the Board); (iii)
          Executive returns all Company property in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Proprietary Information Agreement; (iv) Executive complies and continues to comply with all post-termination obligations under this Agreement and the
          Proprietary Information Agreement; and (v) Executive complies with the terms of the Release, including without limitation any non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions contained in the Release. To the extent that any Severance Benefits are
          deferred compensation under Section 409A of the Code, and are not otherwise exempt from the application of Section 409A, then, if the period during which Executive may consider and sign the Release spans two calendar years, the payment of
          Severance Benefits will not be made or begin until the later calendar year.

       

      
        
          

      

      (d)    For purposes of this Agreement, “Accrued
            Obligations” are (i) Executive’s accrued but unpaid salary through the date of termination, (ii) any unreimbursed business expenses incurred by Executive payable in accordance with the Company’s standard expense reimbursement policies,
          and (iii) benefits owed to Executive under any qualified retirement plan or health and welfare benefit plan in which Executive was a participant in accordance with applicable law and the provisions of such plan.

       

      (e)    The Severance Benefits provided to Executive pursuant to this Section 6.1 are in lieu of, and not in addition
          to, any benefits to which Executive may otherwise be entitled under any Company severance plan, policy or program, and Executive acknowledges and agrees that Executive shall have no rights or entitlements
          to any benefits or payments under any such plan, policy or program.

       

      (f)    Any damages caused by the termination of Executive’s employment without Cause would be difficult to ascertain;
          therefore, the Severance Benefits for which Executive is eligible pursuant to Section 6.1(b) above in exchange for the Release is agreed to by the Parties as liquidated damages, to serve as full compensation, and not a penalty.

       

      6.2 Termination by the Company for Cause.

       

      (a)    Subject to Section 6.2(c) below, the Company shall have the right to terminate Executive’s employment with the
          Company at any time for Cause by giving notice as described in Section 7.1 of this Agreement.

      

      

      (b)    “Cause” shall mean (i) Executive’s failure, neglect, or refusal to perform Executive’s duties and
        responsibilities under this Agreement  (in each case, except where due to a Disability, sickness or illness); (ii) any act of Executive that has, or could reasonably be expected to have, the effect of injuring the business or reputation of the
        Company; (iii) Executive’s conviction of, or plea of guilty or no contest to: (x) a felony or (y) any other criminal charge that has, or could be reasonably expected to have, an adverse impact on the performance of Executive’s duties to the Company
        or otherwise result in injury to the reputation or business of the Company or any of its subsidiaries; (iv) Executive’s commission of an act of fraud, embezzlement or breach of any fiduciary duty as against the Company; (v) any material violation
        by Executive of the policies of the Company, including but not limited to those relating to sexual harassment or business conduct, and those otherwise set forth in the manuals or statements of policy of the Company, as may be amended from time to
        time; (vi) Executive’s violation of federal or state securities laws; or (vii) Executive’s material breach of this Agreement or breach of the Proprietary Information Agreement.

       

      (c)    In the event Executive’s employment is terminated at any time for Cause, Executive will not receive Severance
          Benefits or any other severance compensation or benefits, except that, pursuant to the Company’s standard payroll policies, the Company shall pay to Executive the Accrued Obligations.

       

      
        
          

      

      6.3 Resignation by Executive.

       

      (a)    Executive may resign from Executive’s employment with the Company at any time by giving notice as described in Section 7.1, and
          subject to the advance notice requirement set forth in Section 1.1 above.

      

      

      (b)    In the event Executive resigns from Executive’s employment with the Company for any reason (other than a
          resignation for Good Reason as described in Section 6.4 below), Executive will not receive Severance Benefits or any other severance compensation or benefits, except that, pursuant to the Company’s standard payroll policies, the Company shall pay
          to Executive the Accrued Obligations.

      

      

      6.4 Resignation by Executive for Good Reason.

       

      (a)    Provided Executive has not previously been notified of the Company’s intention to terminate Executive’s
          employment, Executive may resign from employment with the Company for Good Reason (as defined in Section 6.4(b) below).

      

      

      (b)    “Good Reason” shall mean, without Executive’s written consent, (i) a material diminution in Executive’s
        title, duties, or responsibilities as set forth in Section 3 hereof; (ii) any material breach of this Agreement by the Company (other than a provision that is covered by clause (i)); or (iii) any relocation of Executive’s principal place of
        employment of more than fifty (50) miles (unless Executive currently is working, or is provided the opportunity to work, remotely or otherwise not required to relocate their principal place of employment, in which case this subpart (iii) shall not
        apply); provided, however, that Executive must provide notice of Good Reason within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of the event giving rise to the purported Good Reason, after which the Company shall have not less than thirty (30) days to cure
        the alleged Good Reason and, if such remains uncured, Executive must resign from such employment within thirty (30) days of the expiration of the cure period. In the event that the Company reasonably believes that Executive may have engaged in
        conduct constituting Cause, the Company may, in its sole and absolute discretion, suspend Executive’s duties or employment which shall not constitute a basis for Good Reason hereunder or otherwise constitute a breach of this Agreement by the
        Company; provided, that no such suspension shall alter the Company’s obligations under this Agreement during such period of suspension.

       

      (c)    In the event Executive resigns from Executive’s employment for Good Reason, and provided that such termination
          constitutes a Separation from Service, then subject to Executive’s compliance with the obligations in Section 6.1(c) above, Executive shall be eligible to receive the same Severance Benefits as described in Section 6.1 and on the same terms and
          conditions set forth in Section 6.1(c) and Section 6.1(e) as if Executive had been terminated by the Company without Cause.

       

      (d)    Any damages caused by the termination of Executive’s employment for Good Reason would be difficult to ascertain;
          therefore, the Severance Benefits for which Executive is eligible pursuant to Section 6.1(b) above in exchange for the Release is agreed to by the Parties as liquidated damages, to serve as full compensation, and not a penalty.

       

      6.5 Termination by Virtue of Death or Disability of Executive.

       

      (a)    In the event of Executive’s death while employed pursuant to this Agreement, all obligations of the Parties
          hereunder shall terminate immediately, and the Company shall, pursuant to the Company’s standard payroll policies, pay to Executive’s legal representatives all Accrued Obligations.

      

      

      
        
          

      

      (b)    Subject to applicable state and federal law, the Company shall at all times have the right, upon written notice
          to Executive, to terminate this Agreement based on Executive’s Disability. Termination by the Company of Executive’s employment based on “Disability” shall mean termination because a qualified medical
          doctor mutually acceptable to the Company and Executive or Executive’s personal representative has certified in writing that: (A) Executive is unable, because of a medically determinable physical or mental disability, to perform the essential
          functions of Executive’s job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, for more than one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days measured from the last full day of work; or (B) by reason of mental or physical disability, it is unlikely that
          Executive will be able, within one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days, to resume the essential functions of Executive’s job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and to otherwise discharge Executive’s duties under this Agreement. This
          definition shall be interpreted and applied consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and other applicable law. In the event Executive’s employment is terminated based on Executive’s Disability,
          Executive will not receive Severance Benefits or any other severance compensation or benefit, except that, pursuant to the Company’s standard payroll policies, the Company shall pay to Executive the Accrued Obligations.

      

      

      6.6 Change in Control Benefits. In the event the Company (or any surviving or acquiring corporation) terminates Executive’s employment without
        Cause or Executive resigns for Good Reason within ninety (90) days before and twenty-four (24) months following the effective date of a Change in Control (as defined in the PDS Corporation 2014 Second Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan, as
        amended by the Company from time to time), then Executive shall be entitled to the Accrued Obligations and, provided that Executive complies with the obligations in Section 6.1(c) of this Agreement (including the requirement to provide an effective
        Release), Executive shall be eligible to receive the same Severance Benefits as described in Section 6.1(b) and on the same conditions as if Executive had been terminated by the Company without Cause; provided,
          however, that (a) the Executive shall receive a bonus equal to the Target Amount; and (b) in the event that Executive’s outstanding equity as of the closing of such Change in Control is assumed or continued (in accordance with its terms)
        by the surviving entity in such Change in Control, then 100% of the unvested portion of such equity shall become vested.

       

      6.7 Cooperation with Company after Termination of Employment. Following termination of Executive’s employment for any reason, Executive agrees
        to cooperate (a) with the Company in (i) the defense of any legal matter involving any matter that arose during or otherwise related in any way to Executive’s employment with the Company, and (ii) all matters relating to the winding up of
        Executive’s pending work and the orderly transfer of any such pending work to such other employees as may be designated by the Company; (b) with all government authorities on matters pertaining to any investigation, litigation or administrative
        proceeding pertaining to the Company; and (c) such other matters as the Company may reasonably request. Following termination of Executive’s employment for any reason, and in the event of a failure by Executive (following reasonable efforts by the
        Company to secure his voluntary cooperation) to resign from any position as officer or director of the Company, with such resignation to be effective no later than the date of Executive’s termination date (or such other date as requested by the
        Board), the Company is hereby irrevocably authorized to appoint its then-current Chief Executive Officer to act in Executive’s name and on his behalf to execute any documents and to do all things reasonably necessary to effect such resignation.
        Further, Executive shall not, at any time after termination of Executive’s employment for any reason, represent himself as being an agent or representative of the Company, unless expressly authorized in a written agreement executed by an authorized
        officer of the Company.

       

      6.9 Application of Section 409A.

      

      

      (a)    It is intended that all of the severance payments payable under this Agreement satisfy, to the greatest extent
          possible, the exemptions from the application of Section 409A of the Code and the regulations and other guidance thereunder and any state law of similar effect (collectively, “Section 409A”) provided under
          Treasury Regulations Sections 1.409A- 1 (b)(4) and 1.409A-1(b)(9), and this Agreement will be construed in a manner that complies with Section 409A. If not so exempt, this Agreement (and any definitions hereunder) will be construed in a manner
          that complies with Section 409A, and incorporates by reference all required definitions and payment terms.

      

      

      
        
          

      

      (b)    The preceding provisions shall not be construed as a guarantee by the Company of any particular tax effect to
          Executive under this Agreement. The Company shall not be liable to Executive for any payment made under this Agreement which is determined to result in an additional tax, penalty or interest under Section 409A, nor for reporting in good faith any
          payment as an amount includible in gross income under Section 409A.

      

      

      (c)    No severance payments will be made under this Agreement unless Executive’s termination of employment constitutes
          a “separation from service” (as defined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)).

      

      

      (d)    For purposes of Section 409A (including, without limitation, for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section
          1.409A-2(b)(2)(iii)), Executive’s right to receive any installment payments under this Agreement (whether severance payments or otherwise) shall be treated as a right to receive a series of separate payments and, accordingly, each installment
          payment hereunder shall at all times be considered a separate and distinct payment.

      

      

      (e)    If the Company determines that the severance benefits provided under this Agreement constitutes “deferred
          compensation” under Section 409A and if Executive is a “specified employee” of the Company, as such term is defined in Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code at the time of Executive’s Separation from Service, then, solely to the extent necessary
          to avoid the incurrence of the adverse personal tax consequences under Section 409A, the timing of the Severance Benefits will be delayed as follows: on the earlier to occur of (i) the date that is six months and one day after Executive’s
          Separation from Service, and (ii) the date of Executive’s death (such earlier date, the “Delayed Initial Payment Date”), the Company will (1) pay to Executive a lump sum amount equal to the sum of the
          Severance Benefits that Executive would otherwise have received through the Delayed Initial Payment Date if the commencement of the payment of the Severance Benefits had not been delayed pursuant to this Section 6.8, and (2) commence paying the
          balance of the Severance Benefits in accordance with the applicable payment schedule set forth in Section 6.1. No interest shall be due on any amounts deferred pursuant to this Section 6.8.

       

      6.10 Parachute Payments.

       

      (a)    Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that it shall be determined
          that any payment or distribution to or for the benefit of Executive, whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise (a “Payment”) would be
          nondeductible by the Company for Federal income tax purposes because of Section 280G of the Code, the Company shall reduce the aggregate present value of the Payments under this Agreement to the Reduced Amount (as defined below) if, and only if,
          reducing the Payments under this Agreement will provide Executive with a greater net after-tax amount than would be the case if no such reduction was made, taking into account the applicable federal, state, local and foreign income, employment
          and other taxes, including the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code. If a reduction in the Payments is necessary, such reduction shall occur in the following order: (1) reduction of cash payments; (2) cancellation of accelerated vesting
          of equity awards other than stock options; (3) cancellation of accelerated vesting of stock options; and (4) reduction of other benefits paid to Executive. Within any such category of payments and benefits (that is, clauses (1), (2), (3) or (4)
          of this Section 6.9(a)), a reduction shall occur first with respect to amounts that are not “deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code and then with respect to amounts that are. The “Reduced

            Amount” shall be an amount expressed in present value that maximizes the aggregate present value of Payments under this Agreement without causing any Payment to be nondeductible by the Company because of Section 280G of the Code.

      

      

      
        
          

      

      (b)    All determinations to be made under this Section 6.9 shall be made at the Company’s expense by a firm of
          certified public accountants of national standing selected by the Company (the “Accounting Firm”) which may be the firm regularly auditing the financial statements of the Company. The Company and Executive
          shall furnish to the Accounting Firm such information and documents as the Accounting Firm may reasonably require in order to make a determination under this Section. To the extent requested by Executive, the Company shall cooperate with
          Executive in good faith in valuing, and the Accounting Firm shall value, services to be provided by Executive (including refraining from performing services pursuant to a covenant not to compete) before, on or after the date of the transaction
          which cause the application of Section 280G of the Code such that payments in respect of such services may be considered to be “reasonable compensation” within the meaning of the regulations under Section 280G of the Code. In making its
          determinations hereunder, the Accounting Firm shall apply reasonable, good faith interpretations regarding the applicability of Section 280G and Section 4999, along with any other applicable portions of the Code or other tax laws. The Accounting
          Firm shall make all determinations required to be made under this Section and shall provide detailed supporting calculations to the Company and Executive within 30 days after the Termination Date or such earlier time as is requested by the
          Company, and provide an opinion to Executive that he or she has substantial authority not to report any excise tax on his or her Federal income tax return with respect to any Payments. Any such determination by the Accounting Firm shall be
          binding upon the Company and Executive. Subject to Sections 6.1(c) and 6.9, within five business days thereafter, the Company shall pay to or distribute to or for the benefit of Executive such amounts as are then due to Executive under this
          Agreement.

       

      (c)    As a result of the uncertainty in the application of Section 280G of the Code at the time of the initial
          determination by the Accounting Firm or the Company hereunder, it is possible that Payments, as the case may be, will have been made by the Company which should not have been made (“Overpayment”) or that
          additional Payments, as the case may be, which will not have been made by the Company could have been made (“Underpayment”), in each case, consistent with the calculations required to be made hereunder. In
          the event that the Accounting Firm, based upon the assertion of a deficiency by the Internal Revenue Service against Executive which the Accounting Firm believes has a high probability of success determines that an Overpayment has been made,
          promptly on notice and demand Executive shall repay to the Company any such Overpayment paid or distributed by the Company to or for the benefit of Executive together with interest at the applicable Federal rate provided for in Section
          7872(f)(2)(A) of the Code; provided, however, that no such amount shall be payable by Executive to the Company if and to the extent such payment would not either reduce the amount on which Executive is subject to tax under Section 1 and Section
          4999 of the Code or generate a refund of such taxes. In the event that the Accounting Firm, based upon controlling precedent or other substantial authority, determines that an Underpayment has occurred, any such Underpayment shall be promptly
          paid by the Company to or for the benefit of Executive together with interest at the applicable federal rate provided for in Section 7872(f)(2)(A) of the Code.

       

      7.          GENERAL PROVISIONS.

       

      7.1 Notices. Any notices required hereunder to be in writing shall be deemed effectively given: (a) upon personal delivery to the Party to be
        notified, (b) when sent by electronic mail or confirmed facsimile if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, and if not, then on the next business day, (c) five (5) days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return
        receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (d) one (1) day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, specifying next day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications shall be sent to the Company at its primary
        office location and to Executive at Executive’s address as listed on the Company payroll, or at such other address as the Company or Executive may designate by ten (10) days advance written notice to the other.

      

      

      7.2 Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under
        applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other
        provision or any other jurisdiction, but this Agreement will be reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions had never been contained herein.

      

      

      
        
          

      

      7.3 Survival. Provisions of this Agreement which by their terms must survive the termination of this Agreement in order to effectuate the intent
        of the Parties will survive any such termination, whether by expiration of the term, termination of Executive’s employment, or otherwise, for such period as may be appropriate under the circumstances.

       

      7.4 Waiver. If either Party should waive any breach of any provisions of this Agreement, it shall not thereby be deemed to have waived any
        preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

       

      7.5 Complete Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Executive and the Company with regard to the subject matter
        hereof. This Agreement is the complete, final, and exclusive embodiment of their agreement with regard to this subject matter and supersedes any prior oral discussions or written communications and agreements. This Agreement is entered into without
        reliance on any promise or representation other than those expressly contained herein, and it cannot be modified or amended except in writing signed by Executive and an authorized officer of the Company. The Parties have entered into a separate
        Proprietary Information Agreement and have entered or may enter into separate agreements related to equity. These separate agreements govern other aspects of the relationship between the Parties, have or may have provisions that survive termination
        of Executive’s employment under this Agreement, may be amended or superseded by the Parties without regard to this Agreement and are enforceable according to their terms without regard to the enforcement provision of this Agreement.

       

      7.6 Headings. The headings of the sections hereof are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute a part hereof nor to
        affect the meaning thereof.

       

      7.7 Successors and Assigns. The Company shall assign this Agreement and its rights and obligations hereunder in whole, but not in part, to any
        company or other entity with or into which the Company may hereafter merge or consolidate or to which the Company may transfer all or substantially all of its assets, if in any such case said Company or other entity shall by operation of law or
        expressly in writing assume all obligations of the Company hereunder as fully as if it had been originally made a Party, but may not otherwise assign this Agreement or its rights and obligations hereunder. Executive may not assign or transfer this
        Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder, other than to Executive’s estate upon death.

       

      7.8 Withholding. All amounts payable hereunder shall be subject to applicable tax withholding.

       

      7.9 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act with respect to the arbitration provisions and related
        matters in Sections 7.10 and 7.11, and for all other matters shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any principles thereof relating to conflicts of law.

      

      

      
        
          

      

      7.10 Dispute Resolution. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any dispute or controversy between the Parties relating to or
        arising out of this Agreement or any amendment or modification hereof, or any other claims between the Parties relating to or arising out of Executive’s employment or affiliation with the Company or termination thereof (including but not limited to
        any claims for harassment, discrimination, violation of wage and hour laws, whistleblowing, retaliation, leave rights, employee benefits, tort claims and any claims under federal, state or local statutes, regulations or ordinances relating to
        employment matters) shall, except as expressly set forth below, be exclusively determined by confidential individual arbitration in Princeton, New Jersey, or such other location as the Parties may agree in writing, under the auspices of the
        American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) and pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act and the Employment Arbitration Rules of the AAA.  These rules may be accessed at the American Arbitration Association
        website, www.adr.org/employment, and a printed copy will be provided upon request. Notwithstanding the foregoing, claims for injunctive or other equitable relief by the Company under Section 3 of this Agreement may be brought in a court of
        competent jurisdiction (as described below). Likewise, this arbitration requirement shall not apply to any criminal matters, matters for which arbitration is prohibited by law, or claims for unemployment or workers compensation, and shall not
        prevent Executive from filing a charge with the EEOC or any other government agency; provided that, unless prohibited by applicable law, any subsequent legal action shall be subject to individual arbitration as provided herein. For the avoidance of
        doubt, any disputes or controversies arising out of or relating to the interpretation or application of this arbitration provision, including but not limited to any question regarding the scope, enforceability, revocability or validity of the
        arbitration provision or any portion of the arbitration provision, the arbitrability of any claim or dispute, and the jurisdiction of the arbitrator, including jurisdiction over non-signatories to this Agreement, shall be subject to arbitration
        pursuant to this arbitration provision. The arbitration award shall be final and binding upon the parties and judgment may be entered thereon by any court of competent jurisdiction. The parties hereby agree that any federal or state court sitting
        in the State of Delaware is a court of competent jurisdiction. The service of any notice, process, motion or other document in connection with any arbitration under this Agreement, the enforcement of any arbitration award hereunder, or an action
        for injunctive or other equitable relief as provided for in this Section may be effectuated either by personal service upon a party or by certified mail duly addressed to her, him or it or her, his or its executors, administrators, personal
        representatives, next of kin, successors or assigns, at the last known address or addresses of such party or parties. Each party hereto submits to the jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in the State of Delaware, for any
        action to compel or stay arbitration, or an action by the Company seeking injunctive or other equitable relief under Section 4 of this Agreement (jurisdictional, venue and inconvenient forum objections to which are hereby waived by the Parties).
        Pursuant to Delaware Code Section 2708(a), the Parties agree that they are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts located in the State of Delaware and may be served with legal process within the State of Delaware or in any other manner provided
        by law. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THEY ARE WAIVING THEIR RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR RELATED TO EXECUTIVE’S EMPLOYMENT OR THE TERMINATION THEREOF.

       

      7.11 Class Action Waiver. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE IN
          THIS SECTION 7.11, ANY ARBITRATION OR COURT ACTION HEREUNDER SHALL PROCEED SOLELY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS WITHOUT THE RIGHT FOR ANY CLAIMS TO BE ARBITRATED OR LITIGATED ON A CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION BASIS OR ON A BASIS INVOLVING CLAIMS BROUGHT
          IN A PURPORTED REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY ON BEHALF OF OTHERS OR ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY OR THE PUBLIC. CLASS AND COLLECTIVE ACTIONS UNDER THIS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVISION ARE PROHIBITED, WHETHER IN COURT OR ARBITRATION, AND THE ARBITRATOR OR COURT,
          AS APPLICABLE, SHALL HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO PROCEED ON SUCH BASIS. NO DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY, CLAIM OR ACTION BROUGHT IN COURT OR ARBITRATION BY EXECUTIVE ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATING
          TO EXECUTIVE’S EMPLOYMENT MAY BE JOINED WITH A DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY, CLAIM OR ACTION OF ANOTHER EXECUTIVE OR OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY, ANY SUCH JOINT CLAIMS BEING WAIVED BY EXECUTIVE HEREUNDER, EXCEPT THAT THE COMPANY MAY BRING CLAIMS IN
          ARBITRATION OR COURT TO ENFORCE THIS AGREEMENT AND RELATED TORT, STATUTORY AND OTHER CLAIMS AGAINST EXECUTIVE AND OTHERS WHO ARE ACTING IN CONCERT OR PARTICIPATION WITH EXECUTIVE, AND IN ANY SUCH PROCEEDING EXECUTIVE MAY JOIN ANY CLAIMS OF SUCH
          OTHER PARTIES (BUT NO OTHERS). ANY DISPUTES REGARDING THE VALIDITY AND ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS SECTION 7.11 AND THE WAIVER HEREIN SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY BY THE DULY-APPOINTED ARBITRATOR, AND NOT BY A COURT OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OR
          ADMINISTRATIVE BODY. IN ANY CASE IN WHICH (1) THE DISPUTE IS FILED AS A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, REPRESENTATIVE OR JOINT ACTION AND (2) THE ARBITRATOR FINDS ALL OR PART OF THE CLASS ACTION WAIVER TO BE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE, THE CLASS, COLLECTIVE,
          REPRESENTATIVE OR JOINT ACTION TO THAT EXTENT MUST BE LITIGATED IN A COURT WITH JURISDICTION AND VENUE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 7.10, AND NOT IN ARBITRATION, BUT THE PORTION OF THE CLASS ACTION WAIVER THAT IS ENFORCEABLE SHALL BE ENFORCED IN
          ARBITRATION, AND CLAIMS FALLING THEREUNDER SHALL BE ADJUDICATED IN ARBITRATION.

       

      7.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, any one of which need not contain signatures of more than one Party,
        but all of which taken together will constitute one and the same Agreement. Facsimile signatures and signatures transmitted by PDF shall be equivalent to original signatures.

       

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      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first written above.

       

      	 	
              PDS BIOTECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

            
	 	 	 
	 	
              By:

            	/s/ Frank Bedu-Addo, Ph.D.	 

      	 	
              Name:

            	
              Frank Bedu-Addo, Ph.D.

            
	 	
              Title: 

            	
              President & Chief Executive Officer

            
	 	 	 
	 	
              EXECUTIVE:

            
	 	 	 
	 	
              By:

            	
              /s/ Spencer D. Brown

            	 
	 	
              Name:

            	
              Spencer D. Brown

            

      

      

      
        
          

      

      EXHIBIT A

       

      PROPRIETARY INFORMATION & RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AGREEMENT

       

      

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      EXHIBIT B

       

      ADVISORY OR BOARD OF DIRECTOR ROLES

       

      None.

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