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Form of Severance Agreement

 Exhibit 10.4 
  
 SEVERANCE AGREEMENT 
  
 SEVERANCE AGREEMENT, dated effective February     , 2005 (“Commencement Date”) by and between Crown
Castle International Corp. (the “Company”) and                      (the “Executive”). 
  
 This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions of contingent severance
arrangements between the Company and the Executive and cancels and supersedes all other severance-related agreements between the parties. 
  

	I.	DEFINITIONS 

  
 For all purposes hereof, the following defined terms have the meanings set forth below: 
  
 1.1 “Accrued Obligations” means all (i) accrued but unpaid Base Salary to the Executive’s Date of Termination, (ii) any earned but
unpaid bonus (other than the Current Annual Bonus and Prior Year Bonus), and (iii) any benefits for which the Executive is eligible under the terms of any benefit Plan of the Company or its subsidiaries. 
  
 1.2 “Annual Bonus” means fifty-five percent (55%) of the
Base Salary. 
  
 1.3 “Base Salary” means the
greater of (i) the Executive’s annual base salary as of the date of Executive’s Qualifying Termination (without taking into account any reductions that constitute Good Reason) or (ii) if applicable, the Executive’s annual base salary
in effect on the date of a Change in Control. 
  
 1.4
“Cause” means (i) the Executive’s conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any criminal violation involving dishonesty, fraud or breach of trust, or any felony which materially adversely affects the
Company or (ii) willful engagement by the Executive in gross misconduct in the performance of duties owed the Company that materially adversely affects the Company. 
  
 1.5 “Change in Control” has the meaning set forth on Schedule 1 hereto. 
  
 1.6 “Change in Control Period” means the period beginning
on the date of a Change in Control and ending on the second anniversary of that Change in Control. 
  
 1.7 “Company” means Crown Castle International Corp. and any successors thereto. 
  
 1.8 “Current Annual Bonus” means the Annual Bonus for the
calendar year with the Date of Termination and prorated on a daily basis from the beginning of the calendar year to the Date of Termination. 
  
 1.9 “Date of Termination” means the effective date of the termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company and its
subsidiaries (as set forth in the Notice of Termination, if applicable). 

 1.10 “Disability” means the Executive’s inability to perform the primary duties of
Executive’s position for at least 180 consecutive days due to a physical or mental impairment and confirmed by a medical examination to the Company’s satisfaction. 
  
 1.11 “Good Reason” means (i) the assignment to the Executive of any duties materially inconsistent with the
Executive’s position, authority, duties or responsibilities as of the date hereof or as of the date immediately preceding a Change in Control, if applicable, or any other action by the Company that results in a material diminution in such
position, authority, duties or responsibilities; (ii) a decrease in the Executive’s Base Salary or significant decrease in annual or long term bonus opportunity; (iii) a material reduction in any material benefits or other compensation provided
to the Executive; or (iv) the Company requiring the Executive to be based at any office or location outside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area; (v) the Company’s material failure to comply with its obligations under this Agreement; or (vi) the
Company giving Notice (as defined in Section 2.1 (i)). For purposes of any determination regarding the existence of Good Reason during the Change in Control Period, any good faith determination by the Executive that Good Reason exists shall be
presumed to be correct unless the Company establishes by clear and convincing evidence that Good Reason does not exist. 
  
 1.12 “Non-Qualifying Termination” means any termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company and its subsidiaries other
than a Qualifying Termination. 
  
 1.13 “Normal Option
Expiration Date” means the normal expiration of each of the Stock Options without taking into account any accelerated expiration date provisions relating to termination of employment, board membership or otherwise. 
  
 1.14 “Notice of Termination” means a written notice of the
termination of the Executive’s employment that (i) indicates the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon, (ii) sets forth in reasonable detail, if applicable, the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for
termination of the Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated and (iii) if the Date of Termination is other than the date of receipt of such notice, specifies the termination date. The failure by the Executive to set forth in the
Notice of Termination any fact or circumstance that contributes to a showing of Good Reason shall not waive any right of the Executive hereunder or preclude the Executive from asserting such fact or circumstance in enforcing the Executive’s
rights hereunder. 
  
 1.15 “Plan” means any
plan, program, practice, arrangement or policy. 
  
 1.16
“Plan Economic Equivalent” means (i) the costs of a reasonable comparable substitute Plan selected by the Executive and Company for any Plan which does not permit the Executive’s continued participation after the Date of
Termination plus a gross up amount for any increases in net income taxes to the Executive relating to such provision of a substitute Plan or (ii) if Executive becomes covered by another benefit Plan, the Company’s incremental costs savings of
not providing such benefits to the Executive, commencing 30 days after written notice from Executive to terminate such benefits plus any additional reasonable Plan or benefit notice or termination period the Company reasonably needs to receive costs
savings. 
  

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 1.17 “Prior Year Bonus” means the unpaid annual incentive bonus for the year prior to
the Date of Termination, if any, determined in accordance with the Company’s incentive or annual bonus plan for the year prior to the Date of Termination. 
  

1.18 “Qualifying Termination” means (i) the Company’s termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company for any
reason other than for Cause or Disability or death or (ii) the Executive’s termination of employment with the Company within 60 days of the occurrence of an event that constitutes Good Reason. A transfer of the Executive to any subsidiary of
the Company shall not be considered a termination of employment hereunder. 
  
 1.19 “Restricted Stock Awards” means restricted stock awards, phantom stock awards and other similar equity-based incentive compensation awards granted to the Executive relating to stock of the
Company; provided, such awards exclude Stock Options. 
  
 1.20
“Stock Options” means stock options granted to the Executive to acquire stock of the Company. 
  
 1.21 Other Terms. Other capitalized term shall have the meaning indicated within this Agreement. 
  

	II.	TERM AND POSITION 

  
 2.1 Term. This Agreement is effective as of the Commencement Date and terminates on the fifth anniversary of the Commencement Date (the
“Term”); provided that, (i) beginning on the fifth anniversary of the Commencement Date and each anniversary thereafter (each, an “Anniversary Date”) the Term shall be extended by 12 months unless either party provides notice
(the “Notice”) at least 60 days before any such Anniversary Date of his/her or its intent to terminate this Agreement as of such Anniversary Date, (ii) except as provided in (iii) below, the Term will automatically expire on the
Executive’s 65th birthday without the necessity of any notice from the Executive or the Company, and (iii) notwithstanding (ii) above, if a Change in Control occurs during the Term, this Agreement shall not expire until the later of (a) the
expiration of the Term or (b) the end of the Change in Control Period. 
  
 2.2 Position. During the Term, the Executive shall serve as                          of the Company (or a
similar position), or such other position agreed to in writing by the Company and Executive. 
  

	III.	TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT 

  

	 	3.1	Termination by the Executive. 

  
 (a) Termination for Good Reason. The Executive may terminate Executive’s employment during the Term for Good Reason by delivering a Notice of
Termination to the Company in accordance with Section 6.8 within 60 days of the occurrence of the event purported to constitute “Good Reason” hereunder. With respect to any termination for Good Reason during the Change in Control Period,
any good faith determination of “Good Reason” made by the Executive shall be conclusive unless the Company establishes by clear and convincing evidence otherwise. 
  

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 (b) Termination Without Good Reason. The Executive may terminate Executive’s employment
during the Term without Good Reason by delivering a Notice of Termination to the Company in accordance with Section 6.8 at least 15 days prior to the effective date of such termination. 
  

	 	3.2	Termination by the Company. 

  
 (a) Termination for Cause. The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment during the Term for Cause by delivering to the Executive in
accordance with Section 6.8 a Notice of Termination and a copy of a resolution, duly adopted by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of the entire membership of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”),
including at least 66 2/3% of those members of the Board who are not employees of the Company at a meeting of the
Board called and held for the purpose (after reasonable notice to the Executive and an opportunity for Executive, together with counsel, to be heard before the Board), finding that in the good faith opinion of the Board, the Executive was guilty of
conduct specified in the definition of “Cause”. 
  
 (b) Termination Without Cause. The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment during the Term without Cause by delivering a Notice of Termination to the Executive in accordance with Section 6.8. 
  
 3.3 Death or Disability. The Executive’s employment shall
terminate automatically upon the Executive’s death during the Term. If the Company determines in good faith that the Disability of the Executive has occurred during the Term, it may give to the Executive a Notice of Termination in accordance
with Section 6.8 of this Agreement. In such event, the Executive’s employment shall terminate effective on the 30th day after receipt of such notice, provided that within the 30 days after such receipt, the Executive shall not have returned to
full-time performance of the Executive’s duties. 
  

	IV.	BENEFITS UPON TERMINATION 

  
 4.1 Qualifying Termination Not Within the Change in Control Period. If, during the Term, the Executive’s employment with the Company and its
subsidiaries is terminated in a Qualifying Termination and such termination does not occur during a Change in Control Period: 
  
 (a) the Company shall pay to the Executive in a cash lump sum within 30 days after the Date of Termination, the sum of (i) all Accrued Obligations and
(ii) the product of one (1) times the sum of the Executive’s Base Salary and Annual Bonus; 
  
 (b) for one (1) year following the Date of Termination, or such longer period as each Plan may provide, the Company shall continue medical, dental,
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disability and death benefits to the Executive and the Executive’s family at a level at least equal to those that would have been provided if the
Executive’s employment had not been terminated under such Plan of the Company applicable to the Executive as of the Date of Termination (with payment of the Plan Economic Equivalent as to each Plan (i) that does not permit the Executive’s
continued participation or (ii) that the Executive becomes covered under another Plan with similar or comparable benefits (after 30 days notice to the Company)); 
  
 (c) all Stock Options held by the Executive shall become immediately vested and exercisable, and all Restricted Stock Awards
held by the Executive shall continue to vest as if the Executive was an employee of the Company for the two (2) year period after the Date of Termination (“Vesting Period”); 
  
 (d) the Company shall pay the Executive the Current Annual Bonus when and if
annual bonuses for the year of termination are paid to other executive officers of the Company; 
  
 (e) the Executive shall be entitled to fully participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan for the calendar year with the Date of Termination including
the Company contributions based upon participation or matching (with payment of the after-tax economic equivalent if and to the extent such is not permitted under the Company’s 401(k) plan or by applicable law)); 
  
 (f) the Company shall pay to Executive the Prior Year Bonus when and if any
annual bonuses for the year prior to the Date of Termination are paid to other executive officers of the Company; and 
  
 (g) the Executive shall, as of such termination, be released by the Company (including its subsidiaries) from any and all claims and causes of action of
any kind or character arising from Executive’s employment with the Company (including its subsidiaries and any board membership relating to employment) and the Company shall indemnify and hold harmless the Executive against any such claims or
causes of action to the extent permitted by applicable law. 
  
 4.2 Qualifying Termination During the Change in Control Period. If, during the Term, the Executive’s employment with the Company and its subsidiaries is terminated in a Qualifying Termination and such termination occurs during a
Change in Control Period: 
  
 (a) the Company shall pay to the
Executive in a cash lump sum within 30 days after the Date of Termination, the sum of (i) all Accrued Obligations and (ii) the product of two (2) times the sum of the Executive’s Base Salary and Annual Bonus; 
  
 (b) for two (2) years following the Date of Termination, or such longer
period as each Plan may provide, the Company shall continue medical, dental, vision, disability and death benefits to the Executive and the Executive’s family at a level at least equal to those that would have been provided if the
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to the Executive as of the Date of Termination (with payment of the Plan Economic Equivalent as to each Plan (i) that does not permit the Executive’s
continued participation or (ii) that the Executive becomes covered by another Plan with similar or comparable benefits (after 30 days notice to the Company)); 
  

(c) all Stock Options and all Restricted Stock Awards held by the Executive shall become immediately vested and such Stock Options shall become
immediately exercisable. 
  
 (d) the Company shall pay the
Executive the Current Annual Bonus when and if annual bonuses for the year of termination are paid to other executive officers of the Company; 
  
 (e) the Executive shall be entitled to fully participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan for the calendar year with the Date of Termination including
the Company contributions based upon participation or matching (with payment of the after-tax economic equivalent if and to the extent such is not permitted under the Company’s 401(k) plan or by applicable law); 
  
 (f) the Company shall pay to Executive the Prior Year Bonus when and if any
annual bonuses for the year prior to the Date of Termination are paid to other executive officers of the Company; and 
  
 (g) the Executive shall, as of such termination, be released by the Company (including its subsidiaries) from any and all claims and causes of action of
any kind or character arising from Executive’s employment with the Company (including its subsidiaries and any board membership relating to employment) and the Company shall indemnify and hold harmless the Executive against any such claims or
causes of action to the extent permitted by applicable law. 
  
 Any provision in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, if a Change in Control occurs and if the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated prior to the date on which the Change in Control
occurs, and if it is reasonably demonstrated by the Executive that such termination of employment (x) was at the request of a third party who had taken steps reasonably calculated to effect the Change in Control or (y) otherwise arose in connection
with or anticipation of the Change in Control, then for all purposes of this Agreement the termination of the Executive’s employment shall be deemed to have occurred during a Change in Control Period. 
  
 4.3 Non-Qualifying Termination. If the Executive’s employment
with the Company and its subsidiaries is terminated in a Non-Qualifying Termination, this Agreement shall terminate without further obligations to the Executive other than Accrued Obligations; provided, that, if the Executive’s employment is
terminated due to Executive’s death or Disability, all Stock Options held by the Executive shall become immediately vested and exercisable, and all Restricted Stock Awards held by the Executive shall continue to vest as if the Executive was an
employee of the Company for the Vesting Period. 
  

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 4.4 Option Exercise and Termination. All vested Stock Options granted to the Executive (including
Stock Options vested pursuant to this Agreement) shall be exercisable for 24 months following the later of (a) the Date of Termination or (b) the date that Executive ceases to be a member of the Board and a member of the board of director of any of
the Company subsidiaries; provided that the exercise period shall (i) extend to any longer period for exercise of Stock Options pursuant to the applicable stock option agreement or certificate for such Stock Options and (ii) not extend beyond the
Normal Option Expiration Date. The Company as to Stock Options granted to the Executive may not (a) require the exercise of such Stock Options, (b) reduce the exercise period for such Stock Options or (c) otherwise take action to circumvent the
exercise period for such Stock Options as provided above. The above provisions shall supercede any contrary provisions in any stock option agreement, stock option certificate or other document. 
  

	 	4.5	Excise Tax Payments. 

  
 (a) Notwithstanding anything in the Agreement to the contrary, in the event of the determination (as hereinafter provided) that any required payment by
the Company to or for benefit of the Executive (whether paid or payable pursuant to the terms of the Agreement or otherwise (individually and collectively, “Payment”)) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) or any successor provision thereto (the “Excise Tax”), the Executive shall be entitled to receive an additional payment or payments (individually or
collectively, “Tax Assistance Payment”), which shall include an amount such that, after the Executive pays (1) all taxes (including any interest or penalties imposed with respect to such taxes) and (2) any Excise Tax (including
interest and penalties with respect thereto) imposed upon the Tax Assistance Payment, the Executive retains so much of the Tax Assistance Payment as is equal to the Excise Tax (including interest and penalties with respect thereto) imposed on the
Payment. 
  
 (b) Subject to the provisions hereinafter concerning
the provision of notice of a claim by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), all determinations required to be made under these provisions, including whether an Excise Tax is payable by the Executive, the amount of such Excise Tax
and whether the Company is required to pay the Executive a Tax Assistance Payment and the amount of such Tax Assistance Payment, if any, shall be made by the Company’s independent accountants or such other nationally recognized accounting firm
retained by the Company and reasonably acceptable to the Executive (“Accounting Firm”). The Company shall direct the Accounting Firm to submit its determination and detailed supporting calculations to both the Executive and the
Company within 30 days after the payment or provision of any benefit that could give rise to an Excise Tax and any such other time or times as the Executive or the Company may request. If the Accounting Firm determines that any Excise Tax is payable
by the Executive, the Company shall pay the required Tax Assistance Payment to the Executive within 10 business days after the Company receives such determination and calculations with respect to any Payment to the Executive. 
  

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 (c) Any federal tax returns the Executive files shall be prepared and filed on a basis consistent with
the determination of the Accounting Firm with respect to the Excise Tax payable by the Executive. If the Accounting Firm determines that the Executive is required to pay no Excise Tax, it shall (at the same time it makes such determination) furnish
the Executive and the Company an opinion that the Executive has substantial authority not to report any Excise Tax on the Executive’s federal income tax return. However, in view of the uncertainty concerning application of Section 4999 of the
Code (or any successor provision thereto) at the time of any determination made hereunder by the Accounting Firm, it is possible that a Tax Assistance Payment that should have been made by the Company will not have been made
(“Underpayment”), consistent with the calculations required to be made hereunder. In the event the Company exhausts or fails to pursue its remedies pursuant to the provisions concerning notice of a claim by the IRS, and the
Executive thereafter is required to make a payment of any Excise Tax, the Executive shall direct the Accounting Firm to determine the amount of the Underpayment and to submit its determination and detailed supporting calculations as promptly as
possible both to the Executive and to the Company, which shall pay the amount of such Underpayment to the Executive or for the Executive’s benefit within 10 business days following the Company’s receipt of such determination and
calculations. 
  
 (d) Each of the Executive and the Company shall
provide the Accounting Firm access to and copies of any books, records and documents in the Executive’s or its possession, as the case may be, reasonably requested by the Accounting Firm, and shall otherwise cooperate with the Accounting Firm
in connection with the preparation and issuance of the determination and calculations required or contemplated hereunder. 
  
 (e) The Company shall bear the fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm for services hereunder. If, for any reason, the Executive initially pays such fees
and expenses, the Company shall reimburse the Executive the full amount of the same within 10 business days following receipt from the Executive of a statement and reasonable evidence of the Executive’s payment thereof. 
  
 (f) The Executive shall notify the Company in writing of any claim by the
IRS that, if successful, would require the Company to pay a Tax Assistance Payment. The Executive shall give such notification as promptly as practicable, but in no event later than the 10th business day next following the Executive’s receipt
of such claim, and the Executive further shall apprise the Company of the nature of such claim and the date on which it is required to be paid (in each case, to the extent known to the Executive). The Executive shall not pay or otherwise satisfy
such claim prior to the earlier of (a) the expiration of the 30 calendar day period next following the date on which the Executive gives notice to the Company or (b) the date any payment of the amount with respect to such claim is due. If the
Company notifies the Executive in writing prior to the expiration of such period that it desires to contest such claim, the Executive shall: 
  
 (i) provide the Company any written records or documents in the Executive’s possession relating to such claim and reasonably requested by the
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(ii) take such action in connection with contesting such claim as the Company reasonably shall request in writing from time to time, including without
limitation accepting legal representation with respect to such claim by an attorney competent in respect of the subject matter and reasonably selected by the Company; 
  
 (iii) cooperate with the Company in good faith in order to effectively contest such claim; and 
  
 (iv) permit the Company to participate in any proceedings relating to such
claim, provided, however, that the Company directly shall bear and pay all costs and expenses (including without limitation, interest and penalties) incurred in connection with such contest and shall indemnify the Executive and hold the Executive
harmless, on an after-tax basis, from and against any and all Excise Tax or income tax (including without limitation, interest and penalties with respect thereto), imposed as a result of such claim and payment of costs and expenses. Without limiting
the foregoing, the Company shall control all proceedings taken in connection with the contest of any claim contemplated by these provisions and, at its sole option, may pursue or forego any and all administrative appeals, proceedings, hearings and
conferences with the taxing authority in respect of such claim (provided, however, that the Executive may participate therein at the Executive’s own cost and expense) and may, at its option, either direct the Executive to pay the tax claimed
and sue for a refund or contest the claim in any permissible manner, and the Executive agrees to prosecute such contest to a determination before any administrative tribunal, in a court of initial jurisdiction and in one or more appellate courts, as
the Company shall determine; provided, however, that if the Company directs the Executive to pay the tax claimed and to sue for a refund, the Company shall advance the amount of such payment to the Executive, and pay on a current basis all costs of
litigation, including without limitation attorneys’ fees, on an interest-free basis and shall agree to and shall indemnify the Executive and hold the Executive harmless, on an after-tax basis, from any Excise Tax or income tax, including
without limitation, interest and penalties with respect thereto, imposed with respect to such advance; and provided further, however, that any extension of the statute of limitations relating to payment of taxes for the Executive’s taxable year
with respect to which the contested amount is claimed to be due is limited solely to such contested amount. Furthermore, the Company’s control of any such contested claim shall be limited to issues with respect to which a Tax Assistance Payment
would be payable hereunder, and the Executive shall be entitled to settle or to contest, as the case may be, any other issue(s) raised by the IRS or any other taxing authority. 
  
 (g) If, after the Executive receives an amount advanced by the Company pursuant to provisions of the last full paragraph,
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refund with respect to such claim, the Executive shall (subject to the Company’s complying with any applicable provisions of the same paragraph)
promptly pay to the Company the amount of such refund (together with any interest paid or credited thereon after any taxes applicable thereto). If, after the Executive receives such an amount advanced by the Company, a determination is made that the
Executive shall not be entitled to any refund with respect to such claim and the Company does not notify the Executive in writing of its intent to contest such denial of refund prior to expiration of 30 calendar days after such determination, then
such advance shall be forgiven and shall not be required to be repaid, and the amount of such advance shall offset, to the extent thereof, the amount of the Tax Assistance Payment the Company is required to pay the Executive hereunder. 

 

	V.	NONCOMPETITION OBLIGATIONS 

  
 The Executive shall be subject to the following noncompetition obligations: 
  
 (a) As consideration for the Severance Agreement as provided herein, the Company and the Executive agree to the
noncompetition obligations hereunder. From the effective date of this agreement and continuing for a period of 12 months from the Date of Termination, the Executive shall not personally engage in any “Competitive Activities” (as defined
below) within any geographic area in the United States or Australia in which the Company or any of its Affiliates is then engaged in Competitive Activities (“Restricted Areas”); including, without limitation, working for, owning,
managing, operating, controlling or participating in the ownership, management, operation or control of, or providing consulting or advisory services to, any individual partnership, firm, corporation, institution, entity or other person
(“person”) engaged in Competitive Activities within any Restricted Areas; provided, however, that the purchase or holding for investment purposes only, of securities of a company shall not constitute “ownership” or
“participation in ownership” for these purposes so long as the equity interest in any such company represents less than 5% of the outstanding capital stock of such company. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, no person shall
be deemed engaged in Competitive Activities if less than 5% of its revenues are derived from “Competitive Activities” as defined in the next paragraph. 
  
 For such purposes above, “Competitive Activities” mean any business activity involving or relating to
owning or operating wireless communication or broadcast towers located in the Restricted Area; provided, however, that if the Company is advised of a business opportunity by the Executive as provided below, and it declines to pursue such business
opportunity, the Executive shall be free to pursue such business opportunity and such activity shall not be a “Competitive Activity.” If after the Date of Termination the Executive becomes aware of a business opportunity which involves a
Competitive Activity in the Restricted Area, the Executive shall fully advise (in writing and indicating that such information is pursuant to this provision) the Company as to such opportunity and will not pursue it except as provided herein. If,
within 15 business days of the Executive’s advising the Company of such business opportunity, the Board fails to adopt a resolution (and provide a certified copy to the Executive) that it will pursue such business opportunity, the Company will
be deemed to have declined to pursue such opportunity. If, after a vote by the Board in favor of pursuing a business opportunity, the Company “fails to pursue” such opportunity, then the Company, including for this 

  

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purpose the Board, shall be deemed to have declined to pursue such business opportunity as of the date it “fails to pursue” such opportunity.
“Fails to pursue” means that the Company has failed to pursue such opportunity in a reasonable commercial manner and “fails to pursue” is irrebutably presumed if (x) within 30 days of such vote, the Company has not signed
a confidentiality agreement with the parties representing such business opportunity; (y) within 60 days of such vote, the Company has not begun the due diligence process regarding such business opportunity; or (z) within 120 days of such vote, the
Company is not in active discussions, or has otherwise terminated its discussions with the parties representing such business opportunity. 
  
 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section V(a), activities shall not be deemed to be “Competitive Activities” solely as a result
of the Executive’s being employed by or otherwise associated with a business of which a unit is in competition with the Company but as to which unit Executive does not have direct or indirect responsibility or direct involvement. 
  
 For purposes of this Agreement, “Affiliate” of a specified
person means a person that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the person specified. 
  
 (b) For a period of 12 months from the Date of Termination, the Executive shall not knowingly induce any employee of the Company or any of its Affiliates
to terminate his or her employment with the Company or any of the Affiliates to work with or for the Executive or any of Executive’s future employers and provided further that the Executive’s response to unsolicited requests for employment
references for employees of the Company shall not be a violation of this restriction. 
  
 (c) The Executive understands that the restrictions set forth in (a) and (b) above may limit the Executive’s ability to engage in certain businesses in the Restricted Areas during the 12-month period provided for
in (a) and (b) above, but acknowledges that the Executive will receive sufficiently high remuneration and other benefits under this Severance Agreement to justify such restrictions. The Executive acknowledges that money damages would not be
sufficient remedy for any breach of the provisions of (a) and (b) above by the Executive, and the Company shall be entitled to enforce such provisions by specific performance and injunctive relief as remedies for such breach or any threatened
breach. Such remedies shall not be deemed the exclusive remedies for such breach, but shall be in addition to all remedies available at law or in equity to the Company, including without limitation, the recovery of damages from the Executive and the
Executive’s agents involved in such breach and remedies available to the Company pursuant to other agreements with the Executive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the Executive and/or the Executive’s agents breach the
restrictions set forth in clauses (a) and/or (b), the Company shall in no circumstances be entitled to recover damages or other compensation in respect of all such breaches in excess of fifty percent (50%) the amount paid to Executive pursuant to
Section 4.1(a)(ii) or 4.2(a)(ii), as applicable. 
  
 (d) It is
expressly understood and agreed that the Company and the Executive consider the restrictions contained in (a) and (b) above to be reasonable and necessary to protect the business of the Company. Nevertheless, if any of the aforesaid restrictions are

  

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 found by an arbitrator or a court having jurisdiction to be unreasonable, or overly broad as to
geographic area or time, or otherwise unenforceable, the parties intend for the restrictions therein set forth to be modified by such arbitrator or court so as to be reasonable and enforceable and, as so modified by such arbitrator or court, to be
fully enforced. 
  

	VI.	MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 

  
 6.1 Non-exclusivity of Rights. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent or limit the Executive’s continuing or future participation in any
benefit, bonus, incentive or other Plan provided by the Company or any of its Affiliates and for which the Executive may qualify (including, without limitation, any insurance benefits relating to death or Disability of the Executive), nor shall
anything herein limit or otherwise affect such rights as the Executive may have under any other agreements with the Company or any of its Affiliates; provided that, by executing this Agreement, the Executive acknowledges Executive’s
ineligibility for, and waives any other right Executive may have to receive, any other severance or termination benefits provided by the Company or its subsidiaries. Amounts which are vested benefits or which the Executive is otherwise entitled to
receive under any Plan of the Company or any of its Affiliates (other than any severance plan or program of the Company and its subsidiaries) at or subsequent to the Date of Termination shall be payable in accordance with such Plan except as
explicitly modified by this Agreement. 
  
 6.2 Other Payments
and Obligations. The Company’s obligation to make the payments provided for in this Agreement and otherwise to perform its obligations hereunder shall not be affected by any set-off, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other claim, right
or action which the Company may have against the Executive or others. In no event shall the Executive be obligated to seek other employment or take any other action by way of mitigation of the amounts payable to the Executive under any of the
provisions of this Agreement. The Company agrees to pay, from time to time promptly upon invoice, to the full extent permitted by law, all legal fees and expenses which the Executive may reasonably incur as a result of any contest or controversy
(regardless of the outcome thereof and whether or not litigation is involved) by the Company, the Executive or others of the validity or enforceability of, or liability under, any provision of this Agreement or any guarantee of performance thereof;
provided, any contest or dispute is not in bad faith by the Executive. 
  

	 	6.3	Confidential Information. 

  
 (a) During the Term and thereafter, the Executive shall not, without the written consent of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company
(“CEO”) or the Board (including an applicable committee of the Board) disclose to any person, other than (i) an employee of the Company, (ii) a person to whom disclosure is reasonably necessary or appropriate in connection with the
performance by the Executive of Executive’s duties as an executive of the Company, (iii) to the extent required by applicable law (including any rule or regulation) or (iv) to the extent necessary to enforce Executive’s rights pursuant to
this Agreement, any material confidential information obtained by Executive while in the employ of the 
  

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 Company or its subsidiaries with respect to any of the products, improvements, formulas, designs or
styles, processes, customers, methods of distribution or methods of manufacture of the Company or its subsidiaries, the disclosure of which Executive knows will be materially damaging to the Company; provided, however, that confidential information
shall not include any information known generally to the public (other than as a result of unauthorized disclosure by the Executive) or any information of a type not otherwise considered confidential by persons engaged in the same business or a
business similar to that conducted by the Company. Information concerning a business opportunity described in Section V (a) which the Company declines or “fails to pursue” shall not constitute information for purposes of this section.

  
 (b) Any and all inventions made, developed or created by the
Executive (whether at the request or suggestion of the Company or otherwise, whether alone or in conjunction with others, and whether during regular hours of work or otherwise) during the period of Executive’s employment by the Company or its
subsidiaries, which may be directly or indirectly useful in, or relate to, the business of or tests being carried out by the Company or any of its subsidiaries, will be promptly and fully disclosed by the Executive to an appropriate executive
officer of the Company and shall be the Company’s exclusive property as against the Executive, and the Executive will promptly deliver to an appropriate executive officer of the Company all papers, drawings, models, data and other material
relating to any invention made, developed or created by Executive as aforesaid. 
  
 (c) The Executive will, upon the Company’s request and without any payment therefor, execute any documents necessary or advisable in the opinion of the Company’s counsel to direct issuance of patents to the
Company with respect to such inventions as are to be the Company’s exclusive property as against the Executive under Section 6.3 (b) above or to vest in the Company title to such inventions as against the Executive; provided, however, that the
expense of securing any such patent will be borne by the Company. 
  
 (d) The foregoing provisions of this Section 6.3 shall be binding upon the Executive’s heirs, successors and legal representatives. 
  
 (e) In no event shall an asserted violation of the provisions of this Section 6.3 constitute a basis for deferring or withholding any amounts otherwise
payable to the Executive under this Agreement. 
  
 6.4 Release
and Agreement. As a condition to the receipt of any compensation and benefits under this Severance Agreement, if the Executive’s employment with the Company is subject to a Qualifying Termination, the Executive must first execute a release
and agreement, in a reasonable commercial form, which shall release the Company and it subsidiaries and their officers, directors, employees and agents from any and all claims or causes of action arising out of the Executive’s employment with
the Company or its subsidiaries or the termination of such employment. The performance of the Company’s obligations hereunder and the receipt of the compensation and benefits provided hereunder by the Executive shall constitute full settlement
of all such claims and causes of action and shall provide consideration for the Executive’s release and agreement as described above. 
  

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	 	6.5	Indemnification; D&O Coverage 

  
 (a) If the Executive is made a party, is threatened to be made a party, or reasonably anticipates being made a party, to any Proceeding by reason of the
fact that Executive is or was a director, officer, member, employee, agent, manager, trustee, consultant or representative (“Agent”) of the Company or any of its Affiliates or is or was serving at the request of the Company or any
of its Affiliates, as an Agent of another person or if any Claim is made, is threatened to be made, or is reasonably anticipated to be made, that arises out of or relates to the Executive’s service in any of the foregoing capacities, then the
Executive shall promptly notify the Company in writing and be indemnified and held harmless to the fullest extent permitted or authorized by the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Company as in effect on the Date of Termination (subject
to any limitations imposed by applicable law), against any and all costs, expenses, liabilities and losses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ and other professional fees and charges, judgments, interest, expenses of
investigation, penalties, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) incurred or suffered by the Executive in connection therewith or in connection with seeking to enforce Executive’s rights under this
Section 6.5(a), and such indemnification shall continue as to the Executive even if _he has ceased to be an Agent of the Company or other person and shall inure to the benefit of the Executive’s heirs, executors and administrators. The failure
to give prompt notice shall only reduce the indemnification obligation to the extent, if any, that the Company is damaged by such breach. The Executive shall be entitled to prompt advancement of any and all costs and expenses (including, without
limitation, reasonable attorneys’ and other professional fees and charges) incurred by Executive in connection with any such Proceeding or Claim to the fullest extent permitted or authorized by the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of the
Company as in effect on the Date of Termination (subject to any limitations imposed by applicable law), any such advancement to be made promptly after Executive gives written notice, supported by reasonable documentation, requesting such
advancement. Such notice shall include, to the extent required by applicable law, an undertaking by the Executive to repay the amounts advanced to the extent that Executive is ultimately determined not to be entitled to indemnification against such
costs and expenses. Nothing in this Agreement shall operate to limit or extinguish any right to indemnification, advancement of expenses, or contribution that the Executive would otherwise have (including, without limitation, by agreement or under
applicable law). For purposes of this Agreement, “Claim” shall include, without limitation, any claim, demand, request, investigation, dispute, controversy, threat, discovery request, or request for testimony or information and
“Proceeding” shall include, without limitation, any actual, threatened, or reasonably anticipated, action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, investigative, appellate, formal, informal or other. 

 
 (b) Neither the failure of the Company (including its Board, independent
legal counsel or stockholders) to have made a determination prior to the 
  

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 commencement of any Proceeding concerning payment of amounts claimed by the Executive under Section
6.5(a) that indemnification of the Executive is proper because Executive has met the applicable standard of conduct, nor a determination by the Company (including its Board, independent legal counsel or stockholders) that the Executive has not met
such applicable standard of conduct, shall create a presumption that the Executive has not met the applicable standard of conduct. 
  
 (c) A directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy (or policies) shall be kept in place until the sixth anniversary of the Date of
Termination, providing coverage to the Executive that is no less favorable to Executive in any respect (including, without limitation, with respect to scope, exclusions, amounts, and deductibles) than the coverage then being provided to any other
present or former senior executive or director of the Company. 
  

	 	6.6	Successors. 

  
 (a) This Agreement is personal to the Executive and without the prior written consent of the Company shall not be assignable by the Executive otherwise
than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Executive’s legal representatives. 
  
 (b) This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns. 

 
 (c) The Company will require any successor (whether direct or indirect,
by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company to assume expressly and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be
required to perform it if no such succession had taken place. 
  
 6.7 Statements Concerning Company or Executive. The Executive shall refrain from willfully and knowingly making any public statement, whether oral or written, about the Company, any of its Affiliates, any Executive Officer or any
Board Member, that is disparaging or defamatory to any such person. The Company shall use best efforts to cause each Executive Officer and Board Member to refrain from making any public statement, whether oral or written, that is disparaging or
defamatory to the Executive. For purposes of this Section 6.7, an “Executive Officer” is the CEO and any officer directly reporting to the CEO, and a “Board Member” is any individual that is a member of the Board. A
violation or threaten violation of any of the above prohibitions may be enjoined by any court with jurisdiction. The rights afforded under this provision are in addition to any and all rights otherwise afforded by applicable law. Nothing shall
prevent the Executive or the Company from truthfully and publicly correcting incorrect statements or from making truthful disclosures to the extent required (i) by law, by a government agency having supervisory authority over the business of the
Company or any of its Affiliates or by any arbitrator, mediator or administrative or legislative body (including a committee thereof) with apparent jurisdiction or (ii) to enforce this Agreement. 
  

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 6.8 Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be given
by (i) personal delivery, (ii) registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as indicated below or (iii) nationally recognized overnight courier, with written confirmation of receipt, addressed as indicated
below: 
  

	
	If to the Executive:
	
	Home address as currently shown on
	Human Resources Department records of
	Executive’s business unit. The current home
	address is:
	____________________
	____________________
	
	If to the Company:
	
	Crown Castle International Corp.
	510 Bering Drive, Suite 500
	Houston, Texas 77057
	
	Attention:     General Counsel/Corporate Secretary

  
 A party may change
address by written notice of such change in accordance herewith. Notice and communications shall be effective when actually received by the addressee. 
  
 6.9 Stock Retention. Executive agrees to own and hold by and after             ,
200   at least                  shares of Company common stock (“Retained Stock”) during his/her employment with the Company
(including any of its subsidiaries). The number of shares of Retained Stock shall be adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, spin offs and other relevant changes in the Company’s capital structure. Retained Stock shall include (i)
restricted stock issued to Executive that is no longer subject to a forfeiture restriction, (ii) stock held in an individual retirement account, 401(k) plan or other qualified plan pursuant to the Code for the primary benefit of the Executive and/or
Executive’s spouse and (iii) stock held by the Executive’s spouse. Restricted stock granted to the Executive by the Company that is subject to forfeiture restrictions shall not be counted as Retained Stock. 
  
 6.10 Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any
provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement 
  
 6.11 Withholding. The Company may withhold from any amount payable under this Agreement such Federal, state or local taxes as shall be required to
be withheld pursuant to any applicable law or regulation. 
  
 6.12 Waiver. The Executive’s failure to insist upon strict compliance with any provision hereof shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such provision or any other provision thereof. 
  

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 6.13 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the Company and the
Executive with respect to the subject matter hereof. 
  
 6.14
At Will Employment. The Executive and the Company acknowledge that the employment of the Executive by the Company is “at will”. 
  
 6.15 Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the law of Texas, without regard to its choice of law provisions. 
  
 6.16 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts. 
  
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the
Executive and the Company have entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above in multiple originals. 
  

			
	COMPANY:
	 CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP.

		
	 By:
	 	  

	
	EXECUTIVE:
	
	  

	  

  

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 SCHEDULE I 
  
 “Change in Control” shall mean: 
  
 (a) the acquisition by any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Sections 13 (d) (3) or 14 (d) (2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the “Exchange Act”)) (a “Person”) or beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of 40% or more of either (i) the then outstanding shares of common stock of
the Company (the “Outstanding Company Common Stock”) or (ii) the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the “Outstanding
Company Voting Securities”); provided, however, that the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change of Control: (i) any acquisition by the Company if no Person (excluding those Act Persons described in this proviso) owns more than
40% or more of the Outstanding Company Common Stock or Company Stock Voting Securities after such acquisition, (ii) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any corporation controlled
by the Company, or (iii) any acquisition by a corporation pursuant to a reorganization, merger or consolidation, if, following such reorganization, merger or consolidation, the conditions described in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of subsection (c),
below, are satisfied.; 
  
 (b) individuals who constitute the
Board at the date of this Severance Agreement (February     , 2005) (the “Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board; provided, however, that any individual
becoming a director subsequent to the date hereof whose election, or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board shall be considered
as though such individual were a member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of either an actual or threatened election contest (as such terms are used in
Rule 14a-11 of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Exchange Act) or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a Person other than the Board; 
  
 (c) the occurrence of a reorganization, merger or consolidation, unless, following such reorganization, merger or
consolidation, (i) more than 50% of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation resulting from such reorganization, merger or consolidation and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of
such corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors is then beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Outstanding
Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such reorganization, merger or consolidation in substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such reorganization, merger or
consolidation, of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities, as the case may be, (ii) no Person (excluding the 
  

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 Company, any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company or such corporation resulting from
such reorganization, merger or consolidation and any Person beneficially owning, immediately prior to such reorganization, merger or consolidation, directly or indirectly, 40% or more of the Outstanding Company Common Stock or Outstanding Company
Voting Securities, as the case may be) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 40% or more of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation resulting from such reorganization, merger or consolidation or the
combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors and (iii) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of the corporation resulting from such
reorganization, merger or consolidation were members of the Incumbent Board at the time of the execution of the initial agreement providing for such reorganization, merger or consolidation; or 
  
 (d) the occurrence of: (i) a complete liquidation or dissolution of the
Company, (ii) the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, or (iii) a similar transaction or series of transactions, other than to a corporation, with respect to which following such sale or other
disposition, (A) more than 50% of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock of such corporation and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in the election
of directors is then beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting
Securities immediately prior to such sale or other disposition in substantially the same proportion as their ownership, immediately prior to such sale or other disposition, of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting
Securities, as the case may be, (B) no Person (excluding the Company and any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company or such corporation and any Person beneficially owning, immediately prior to such sale or other disposition,
directly or indirectly, 40% or more of the Outstanding Company Common Stock or Outstanding Company Voting Securities, as the case may be) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 40% or more of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common
stock of such corporation and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors and (C) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of
such corporation were members of the Incumbent Board at the time of the execution of the initial agreement or action of the Board providing for such sale or other disposition of assets of the Company. 
  

 19Agreement For Distribution Of Products

 Exhibit 10.1 
  
 NOTE: A request for confidential treatment has been made with respect to the portions of the following document that are marked
with [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. The redacted portions have been filed separately with the SEC. 
  
 AGREEMENT FOR DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCTS 
  
 This Agreement for Distribution of Products is entered into to be effective as of January 1, 2005 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Whole Foods Market Distribution, Inc., a Delaware corporation
having an address at 550 Bowie Street, Austin, Texas 78703 (“WFM”) and United Natural Foods, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates having an address at 260 Lake Road, Dayville, Connecticut 06241 (collectively
“UNFI”). 
  
 RECITALS 
  
 A. WFM and its affiliates (the “WFM Affiliates”) operate
certain retail supermarket stores, bakeries and other facilities in the United States which are primarily engaged in the sale of natural and organic products (the “WFM Stores”). 
  
 B. The parties desire to enter into an agreement pursuant to which UNFI shall
sell and distribute to WFM facilities, including WFM Stores, WFM bakeries, WFM distribution centers and other WFM facilities (together the “WFM Facilities”) the goods and services specified below on the terms set forth below.

  
 NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: 
  
 1. Term. Subject to earlier termination as set forth herein, this Agreement shall
commence on January 1, 2005 (the “Effective Date”) and expire on December 31, 2007. 
  
 2. Distribution 
  
 (a) UNFI shall be the
Primary Distributor to WFM for the following types of products (the “Product Categories”): (i) natural foods/grocery items, (ii) organic packaged grocery products, (iii) frozen products (including certain grocery and meats), (iv)
branded bulk products, (v) vitamins, supplements, body care and other health and beauty aid products, (vi) dairy products and (vii) selected specialty items (but excluding produce, mercantile and other categories not specifically identified above).
The foregoing products, along with any other products provided hereunder, are hereinafter defined individually as a “Product” and collectively as the “Products”). Produce, non-branded bulk items and alcoholic
beverages are not included in the Products for purposes of this Agreement. 
  
 (b)
For purposes of this Agreement, “Primary” shall mean that: (i) WFM Facilities in all regions other than in [*CONFIDENTIAL*], shall purchase a majority of the products they purchase in the Product Categories from UNFI, and (ii) WFM shall
purchase a minimum of $[*CONFIDENTIAL*] million in Products (inclusive of orders for Products that are out of stock, hereinafter occasionally defined as “OOS Products”) during each 12-month period of the Term, commencing as of the
Effective Date. 

 NOTE: A request for confidential treatment has been made with respect to the portions of the following document
that are marked with [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. The redacted portions have been filed separately with the SEC. 
  
 3. Pricing, Adjustments, Minimum Orders, Fuel Adjustments 
  
 (a) During the Term, UNFI Base Pricing not including freight charges from UNFI distribution centers to WFM Facilities (the “Freight Up
Charge”) for Products (other than produce, wine, non-branded bulk products and products purchased through Select Nutrition Distributors, Inc.) will be priced based upon UNFI’s “Cost” plus a percentage as set forth as follows:
[*CONFIDENTIAL*]. Pricing shall be set based on [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. 
  
 (b) If WFM maintains a higher Cost plus percentage than is applicable, UNFI agrees to rebate the difference based on the actual amount charged and the actual earned by WFM based on its volume in a manner consistent with the parties’
past pricing adjustments. 
  
 (c) For purposes of this Agreement,
“Cost” shall be defined as [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. 
  
 (d)
UNFI will look to put on-line new facilities in both [*CONFIDENTIAL*] and in [*CONFIDENTIAL*] during the next 18 months depending on site and economic viability. In addition, UNFI will look at the feasibility of [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. These initiatives
will be done in conjunction with WFM. 
  
 (e) [*CONFIDENTIAL*]
Products on promotion will be priced at [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. WFM will work with UNFI and vendors to improve the pre-order process. In addition, [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. These Products will be priced at [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. 
  
 (f) Drop Charge for Less than Minimum Orders. WFM and UNFI anticipate
that the average minimum dollar amount per order taking into account all WFM Facilities shall be approximately $[*CONFIDENTIAL*]. If any WFM Facility places an order for Products and the total aggregate dollar amount of all Products included in the
delivery is less than $[*CONFIDENTIAL*], UNFI shall charge an additional $[*CONFIDENTIAL*] drop charge for the order. This drop charge for orders that are less than $[*CONFIDENTIAL*] shall not apply to any orders placed by any new WFM Facility
within the first [*CONFIDENTIAL*] days of such WFM Facility’s opening date. For WFM Facilities that frequently fall below the $[*CONFIDENTIAL*] level, UNFI shall notify WFM of the issue and propose a reduction in the number of regularly
scheduled deliveries to such WFM Facilities. After receipt of the UNFI’s notice and proposal, WFM will reduce the number of deliveries to such WFM Facilities, unless the cause for such orders being below the $[*CONFIDENTIAL*] level is due to
size of the WFM Facility or backroom issues. Nothing in the two preceding sentences shall affect UNFI’s right to charge and WFM’s obligation to pay the above-referenced drop charge. 

 NOTE: A request for confidential treatment has been made with respect to the portions of the following document
that are marked with [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. The redacted portions have been filed separately with the SEC. 
  
 (g) In the event diesel fuel cost weekly average is in excess of $[*CONFIDENTIAL*] per gallon during any three month period during the Term (the
“Base Fuel Price”), UNFI shall be entitled to charge WFM an energy surcharge as defined below for Products delivered during the following three month period. The energy surcharge shall be calculated by taking [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. In
the event that the weekly average price for diesel fuel exceeds $[*CONFIDENTIAL*] per gallon, the parties agree to negotiate in good faith the allocation of cost between them in excess of the $[*CONFIDENTIAL*] threshold. UNFI and WFM shall develop
billing procedures to implement this provision. If the parties cannot agree on an adjustment, [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. Should the price fall below $[*CONFIDENTIAL*] per gallon, UNFI will provide a fuel adjustment credit to WFM calculated the same as above.

  
 (h) Cross-Dock Billing. UNFI will, from time to time,
and based on UNFI space availability, ship pallets and shipper displays on a cross-dock basis (as opposed to “bill to, ship to”) for WFM at a rate of $[*CONFIDENTIAL*] per pallet. 
  
 (i) Payment Terms. WFM shall send a wire transfer every
[*CONFIDENTIAL*] as payment for all acceptable invoices received by WFM the preceding [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. A finance charge of [*CONFIDENTIAL*] per month shall be assessed on any delinquent balance. 
  
 4. Placement of Personnel and Transfer of Pricing Information 
  
 (a) UNFI shall provide, at its cost, a [*CONFIDENTIAL*] at WFM Headquarters
in Austin, Texas. In addition, UNFI will provide [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. 
  
 (b) WFM agrees to assume responsibility for disseminating product pricing information to the regions, stores and departments based on a mutually agreed upon transition schedule. This is presently work being done by UNFI but now that UNFI is
electronically transmitting the 889 and 879 files, WFM has all the information necessary to disseminate this information. 
  
 (c) In addition, UNFI agrees that it will accept electronic files from WFM on its National and Regional Promotions in a file lay-out acceptable to both
parties based on a mutually agreed upon transition schedule. The goal is to streamline and have consistent formats for mutually agreed data related to promotions. 
  
 5. Promotional and Marketing Funds. UNFI will provide assistance to WFM in the solicitation of vendor funding for new, remodeled
stores and acquired stores at levels requested by WFM. 

 NOTE: A request for confidential treatment has been made with respect to the portions of the following document
that are marked with [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. The redacted portions have been filed separately with the SEC. 
  
 6. Out of Stock Performance Criteria 
  
 (a) UNFI and WFM will work together to create an approved product list (“APL”) beginning with the Northeast Region of WFM. An evaluation
of this program will be made with the parties Joint OOS Committee. 
  
 (b) UNFI agrees, on a local regional DC by DC basis, to maintain minimum fill rates of [*CONFIDENTIAL*]% for WFM Facility orders which means that the UNFI portion of OOS Product’s should not exceed [*CONFIDENTIAL*]%. In the event that
UNFI OOS Product’s exceed [*CONFIDENTIAL*]% for more than [*CONFIDENTIAL*] consecutive weeks, UNFI shall pay WFM a credit (the “OOS Credit”) equal to [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. UNFI shall pay the affected WFM Region(s) the OOS Product
Credit every week until such time as UNFI fill rates for the applicable DC equal or exceed [*CONFIDENTIAL*]% for a week. UNFI shall issue a weekly check to each affected WFM Region for its prorated share of such OOS Product Credit. 
  
 7. Audits WFM and its designated agents shall have the right to perform the following
audits of UNFI’s compliance with the terms of the Agreement. [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. The parties anticipate that this will involve the review of [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. 
  
 (a) Financial – WFM sales, cost, promotions, performance metrics and discounts; 
  
 (b) Freight - freight costs, rates, transportation costs; 
  
 (c) Vendors – invoices from vendors to UNFI. 
  
 8. Private Label. UNFI will purchase and carry Private Label Products
requested by WFM subject to space and slot availability pursuant to the terms set forth on Exhibit B. “Private Label Products” shall mean those products that WFM offers from time to time in WFM Facilities under WFM proprietary
labels. 
  
 9. Termination 
  
 (a) WFM may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to UNFI
(unless otherwise provided below) for cause if: 
  
 (i) UNFI
fails to make any payment, credit, rebate or other remittance of monetary consideration provided for herein on the date due, other than as to payments regarding which UNFI has given WFM notice of good faith dispute, and fails to remedy any
delinquent payment, credit, rebate or other remittance within fifteen business days after notice thereof from WFM; 
  
 (ii) UNFI breaches any non-monetary obligations under the Agreement not specifically referenced above in this Section, and fails to cure such breach after
30 days’ prior written notice of breach; 

 NOTE: A request for confidential treatment has been made with respect to the portions of the following document
that are marked with [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. The redacted portions have been filed separately with the SEC. 
  
 (iii) Regulatory violations by UNFI where the violations or the corrective action required materially and adversely affect the continued ability of UNFI
to perform all or any material portion of the Agreement; or 
  
 (iv) [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. 
  
 (b) UNFI may terminate the
Agreement immediately for cause upon written notice to WFM if: 
  
 (i) WFM fails to make any payment, credit, rebate or other remittance of monetary consideration provided for herein on the date due, other than payments regarding which WFM has given UNFI notice of a good faith dispute, and fails to remedy
any delinquent payment within five business days after notice thereof from UNFI (which failure to cure shall be an event of default), or if such breach occurs more than twice in any given calendar year; 
  
 (ii) WFM fails to purchase $[*CONFIDENTIAL*] of Products in any calendar year
during the Term other than where such failure is caused by a Force Majeure event or WFM’s failure is due to UNFI or manufacturer OOS Products; or 
  
 (iii) WFM materially breaches any non-monetary obligations under the Agreement not specifically referenced above in this Section, and fails to cure such
breach after 30 days’ prior written notice of breach. 
  
 10. Facilities;
Delivery Standards. 
  
 (a) Standards for
Facilities. UNFI represents, warrants and covenants that all UNFI distribution centers will be maintained and operated in all material respects in accordance with all applicable laws, in compliance with industry standards and with UNFI
warehousing and delivery standards, which will be available for review upon request by WFM. WFM may inspect the physical plant and inventory of any distribution center during normal business hours upon reasonable advance notice to the designated
UNFI personnel, but shall not impair or impede the business operations of the center. UNFI shall give at least 60 days notice of its intent to move service for any WFM Store from one facility to another facility. The proposed move shall not result
in any increase in cost to WFM, and the parties will have had the opportunity to prepare and implement a plan for a transition to any new distribution facility. 
  

(b) Departure Windows. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, UNFI agrees to maintain the existing departure windows for scheduled
departures from distribution centers for delivery to WFM Facilities. If changes are required by municipal, residential or property owners on delivery hours, parking of trucks, delivery routes, curfews, noise ordinances, lease covenants, neighborhood
covenants and/or operating hours, then WFM and UNFI will work together to make the scheduling changes necessary to comply with such restrictions. 

 NOTE: A request for confidential treatment has been made with respect to the portions of the following document
that are marked with [*CONFIDENTIAL*]. The redacted portions have been filed separately with the SEC. 
  
 (c) Code Date Policy; Inventory Management. Products shall be distributed to WFM Facilities in compliance with the Code Date Policy attached
as Exhibit D related to the minimum number of days prior to expiration of the final code date, for perishable Products, under which such Products will be accepted upon delivery to WFM Facilities. Product delivered with less than the minimum
code date shall be deemed out-of-stock for purposes of this Agreement. UNFI agrees to deliver all Products on a “first-in, first-out” inventory management basis, to ensure proper inventory turns and maximize available Product Code Dates.

  
 (d) Quality Standards. Products will be
delivered palletized and shrink-wrapped and meet WFM’s quality standards and be free from damage including but not limited to temperature damage and be free from evidence of rodents or insects. The parties will develop a mutually agreeable
pallet and tote exchange program. In the event that any product is recalled or withdrawn (the “Recalled Product”), UNFI or its designee will pick up the Recalled Product in order to remove any Recalled Product from WFM Facilities
and shall dispose of or return any Recalled Products as required. In addition to the foregoing responsibilities, UNFI shall use its best reasonable efforts to cooperate with WFM in removing the Recalled Product and replenishing WFM Facilities with
replacement products. 
  
 (e) Store
Receiving. All product shipments by UNFI to WFM Facilities shall be evidenced by an invoice and signed by both parties. Shipments of product shall be acknowledged as received by execution by store personnel of the delivered invoice a copy
of which shall be left with the WFM Facility. 
  
 (f) Passage
of Title and Risk of Loss. Title and risk of loss shall pass upon delivery to WFM Facilities when delivered by UNFI fleet or by independent carrier. 
  
 11. Indemnification 
  
 (a) UNFI Indemnity. UNFI shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless WFM and its parent and affiliates, together with their stockholders, general and
limited partners, members, managers, directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns from and against any and all demands, claims, liabilities, losses, costs, expenses (including but not limited to reasonable attorney
fees), injuries and damages of any kind (together “Claims”) incurred or suffered by or asserted against any of them, arising out of or relating to (i) any actual or alleged violation by UNFI of any federal, state or local law,
including any statute, ordinance, administrative order, rule or regulation; (ii) any negligence or willful misconduct on the part of UNFI or any of its employees or agents; (iii) any breach of any term of this Agreement; and/or (iv) the employment,
presence or activities of any UNFI applicant, employee or contractor on any premises of WFM or any WFM Affiliates for any purpose related to this Agreement, including but not limited to all personal injury, wage and hour, wrongful termination,
harassment, discrimination, workers compensation or disability claims or demands. 

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 (b) WFM Indemnity. WFM shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless UNFI and its parent and affiliates, together with their stockholders, general and
limited partners, members, managers, directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns from and against any and all Claims incurred or suffered by or asserted against any of them, arising out of or relating to (i) any
actual or alleged violation by WFM of any federal, state or local law, including any statute, ordinance, administrative order, rule or regulation; (ii) any negligence or willful misconduct on the part of WFM or any of its employees or agents; (iii)
any breach of any term of this Agreement; and/or (iv) the employment, presence or activities of any WFM applicant, employee or contractor on any premises of UNFI for any purpose related to this Agreement, including but not limited to all personal
injury, wage and hour, wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, workers compensation or disability claims or demands. 
  
 (c) Third Person Claims. Promptly after a party has received notice of or has actual knowledge of any Claim against it covered by a third
party or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a third person with respect to any such Claim, such party (sometimes referred to as the “Indemnitee”) shall give the other party (sometimes referred to as the
“Indemnitor”) written notice of such claim or commencement of such action or proceeding; provided, however, that the failure to give such notice will not affect the right to indemnification hereunder with respect to such Claim,
action or proceeding, except to the extent that the other party has been actually prejudiced as a result of such failure. If the Indemnitor has notified the Indemnitee within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the foregoing notice that it wishes
to defend against the Claim, unless there exists a potential conflict of interest between the parties, then the Indemnitor shall have the right to assume and control the defense of the Claim by appropriate proceedings with counsel reasonably
acceptable to the Indemnitee. The Indemnitee may participate in the defense, at its sole expense, of any such Claim for which the Indemnitor shall have assumed the defense pursuant to the preceding sentence, provided, however, that counsel for the
Indemnitor shall act as lead counsel in all matters pertaining to the defense or settlement of such Claims, suit or proceeding other than Claims that in the Indemnitee’s reasonable judgment could have a material and adverse effect on
Indemnitee’s business apart from the payment of money damages. The Indemnitee shall be entitled to indemnification for the reasonable fees and expenses of its counsel for any period during which the Indemnitor has not assumed the defense of any
claim. The Indemnitor may not settle any Claim without obtaining a release for the benefit of the Indemnitee, unless the consent of the Indemnitee is obtained. 
  

(d) Product Liability. UNFI acknowledges that it generally obtains indemnification agreements from the various manufacturers,
vendors or distributors of products it purchases and sells. UNFI agrees to indemnify and hold harmless WFM for any liability arising from any product (other than private label products below) sold to WFM by UNFI, without regard to any
negligence by UNFI related to such product, except where the loss is determined to have arisen out of the negligence of WFM. UNFI’s obligation to indemnify WFM for any liability arising from any such products 

 
  

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 sold to WFM shall exist regardless of the existence or nonexistence of any such indemnification agreements from product manufacturers. Indemnification under this
section does not extend to claims arising out of any WFM private label products, except where the liability or loss is attributable to the negligence or intentional acts or omissions of UNFI. Except as otherwise provided hereinabove, all demands,
claims, liabilities, losses, costs, injuries and damages of any kind related to private label products are the responsibility of WFM. 
  
 (e) Insurance. At all times during the Term and for a one year period after its termination or expiration, UNFI and WFM agree that all material
properties and risks of such party shall at all times be covered by valid and currently effective insurance policies or binders of insurance or programs of self-insurance in such types and amounts as are consistent with customary practices and
standards of the industry, but in no event less than the amounts set forth on Exhibit C. Each of UNFI’s insurance policies shall, at UNFI’s sole expense, name “Whole Foods Market Distribution, Inc., a Delaware corporation,
together with its parent and affiliates” as additional insureds to the extent of the respective parties’ obligations herein. Each of WFM’s insurance policies shall, at WFM’s sole expense, name United Natural Foods, Inc. together
with its parent, affiliates,” as additional insureds to the extent of the respective parties’ obligations herein. Certificates of insurance evidencing the renewal of insurance shall be exchanged by the parties from time to time. The
certificates of insurance shall provide that: (a) such insurance shall not be materially modified or cancelled unless the other party has been given at least thirty (30) days’ advance written notice thereof; and (b) such certificates shall be
renewed annually or as policy renewals occur. None of the required coverage amounts shall be construed as a limitation on a party’s potential liability. 
  
 12. Compliance with Laws. 
  
 (a) General. Each party covenants and agrees during the Term it will fully comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, licenses and
permits of or issued by any federal, state or local government entity, agency or instrumentality applicable to its responsibilities hereunder. Each party agrees that it shall comply with all certification procedures and regulations. Each party shall
promptly notify the other party after it becomes aware of any material adverse proposed law, regulation or order that, to its knowledge, may or does conflict with the parties’ obligations under this Agreement. The parties will then use
reasonable efforts to promptly decide whether a change may be made to the terms of this Agreement to eliminate any such conflict or impracticability. 
  
 (b) Organic Documentation. In connection with any organic products, UNFI shall take all such actions as required by any federally recognized
certifying organization (or as required by law) in order for such products to be certified as organic, including, without limitation, the maintenance of any required documentation and the taking of all reasonably necessary precautions to prevent
product compromise. UNFI shall provide all documentation relating to the foregoing to WFM at WFM’s request. WFM acknowledges that UNFI’s facilities in Iowa City and Indiana are in the process of obtaining such certifications and UNFI
agrees to use its commercially reasonable efforts to expedite such certifications. 
  
  

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 13. Representations and Warranties of UNFI. UNFI represents and warrants to WFM as follows, and such representations and warranties shall survive the
Effective Date: 
  
 (a) Sufficient Personnel to Perform
Obligations. UNFI represents that it has sufficient personnel with adequate training and expertise to perform its obligations as contemplated hereunder in the time frames contemplated herein. 
  
 (b) National Organic Standards. UNFI represents and warrants that it has
adequate processes and systems in place, and has adequately educated its personnel, and that it will fully comply with all federal, state and local regulations relating to handling and labeling of organic products, including but not limited to the
National Organic Standards as promulgated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and as such applies to UNFI as a handler or processor of organic foods. UNFI acknowledges that WFM has placed substantial reliance on UNFI to handle various foods for
human consumption so as to not invalidate any “organic” designation of such foods. UNFI agrees to use its commercially reasonable efforts to expedite such certifications. 
  
 (c) Computer Systems. UNFI has proper security safeguards in place to ensure the confidentiality of all of WFM’s
data as contained in UNFI’s computer systems. All such systems will perform without material defect or error in compliance with the performance standards set forth in this Agreement. UNFI has a disaster recovery program in place to ensure that,
in the event of a catastrophic destruction of any portion of UNFI’s computer systems, wherever located, UNFI will be able to recover all necessary data to continue to perform its obligations hereunder in substantially the time frames
contemplated herein. 
  
 (d) Facilities’ Condition and
Capacity. All of the distribution centers servicing WFM will be maintained and operated in accordance with UNFI warehousing and delivery standards. Such facilities have the operational systems required to support the obligations of UNFI as set
forth in this Agreement, and all such facilities have adequate capacity to order, store and deliver products in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and in the amounts contemplated by WFM. All the distribution centers shall have sufficient
security measures in place prior to receipt of products for WFM to ensure that such products are not tampered with or adulterated in any manner, and that all such products shall be maintained at temperatures and other storage conditions necessary to
preserve the freshness and integrity of the Products. 
  
 (e)
Information Provided to Auditors. All information that shall be provided by UNFI to WFM and/or its designated auditors shall be provided in the format in which such information is maintained in the normal course of UNFI’s
business, and to UNFI’s knowledge, all such information shall be true and correct in all material respects, except as otherwise disclosed to WFM and/or its designated auditors at the time of disclosure. 

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 14. Representations and Warranties of WFM. WFM represents and warrants to UNFI as follows, and such representations and warranties shall survive the Effective
Date: 
  
 (a) Sufficient Personnel to Perform Obligations.
WFM represents that it has sufficient personnel with adequate training and expertise to perform its obligations as contemplated hereunder in the time frames contemplated herein. 
  
 (b) Computer Systems. WFM has proper security safeguards in place to ensure the confidentiality of all of UNFI’s
data as contained in WFM’s computer systems. All such systems will perform without material defect or error in compliance with the performance standards set forth in this Agreement. WFM has a disaster recovery program in place to ensure that,
in the event of a catastrophic destruction of any portion of WFM’s computer systems, wherever located, WFM will be able to recover all necessary data to continue to perform its obligations hereunder in substantially the time frames contemplated
herein. 
  
 15. Miscellaneous 
  
 (a) Binding Effect. This Agreement is a binding obligation between
the parties hereto for the sale by UNFI and purchase by WFM for the products referenced at the prices and other terms set out in or referenced herein, and may be enforced by either party in accordance with its terms. This Agreement supersedes all
previous agreements between the parties. 
  
 (b) Force
Majeure. “Force Majeure” events shall be events beyond the reasonable control of a party (and not through the fault or negligence of such party) that make timely performance of an obligation not possible. Force Majeure events
are those that are not reasonably foreseeable with the exercise of reasonable care, nor avoidable through the payment of nonmaterial additional sums. In addition, Force Majeure events are not due to the negligence, inattention, misconduct or
inexperience of the party affected. In the event of a Force Majeure, the party so affected shall give prompt written notice to the other party of the cause and shall take whatever reasonable steps are necessary to relieve the effect of such cause as
rapidly as possible. 
  
 (c) Governing Law; Forum and
Jurisdiction; Waiver of Punitive and Similar Types of Damages. The relationship of the parties hereto and all claims arising out of or related to that relationship, including, but not limited to, the construction and interpretation of any
written agreements, including this Agreement, shall be governed by the substantive laws of the State of Delaware (without regard to conflicts of law principles). The parties agree and consent to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts
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 the subject matter of this Agreement, and agree that, in such case, these courts shall be the sole and exclusive forums for the resolution of any actions between the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. The parties hereby waive any right and all right to a jury trial under any applicable law. The parties also waive any and all right to punitive, incidental or consequential damages, except to the
extent such damages are included in any award for which indemnification is sought pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or an action is brought for breach of provisions relating to confidential information. Each party herein shall be responsible
for their own attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses. 
  
 (d)
Confidentiality. The parties to this Agreement shall maintain as confidential the specific terms hereof (“Confidential Information”), and shall not disclose such terms to any third party (other than to its own outside
legal, accounting, insurance or financial advisors as necessary) without the other party’s prior written consent. “Confidential Information” about a party learned under this Agreement shall not be used during or after the term of this
Agreement except in connection with the party’s obligations hereunder, and without limiting the foregoing, such information as to WFM may not be used by UNFI in connection with the marketing, distribution or sale of UNFI’s products other
than to WFM. The term “Confidential Information” shall include computer software, source code, object code, hardware configurations and all other information relating to a party, its business and prospects, learned by the other party or
disclosed by such party from time to time to the other party in any manner, whether orally, visually or in tangible form (including, without limitation, documents, devices and computer readable media) and all copies, improvements, derivatives and
designs thereof, created by either party whether owned by or licensed to such party. The term “Confidential Information” shall also be deemed to include all notes, analyses, compilations, studies, interpretations or other documents
prepared by a party that contain, reflect or are based upon the information furnished to such party by the other party pursuant hereto. Confidential Information shall not include any information that: 
  
 (i) was in a party’s possession prior to disclosure by the other party
hereunder, provided such information is not known by such party to be subject to another confidentiality agreement with or secrecy obligation to the other party; 
  
 (ii) was generally known in the grocery industry at the time of disclosure to a party hereunder, or becomes so generally
known after such disclosure, through no act of such party; 
  
 (iii) has come into the possession of a party from a third party who is not known by such party to be under any obligation to the other party to maintain the confidentiality of such information; or 
  
 (iv) was independently developed by a party without the use of any
Confidential Information of the other party, to the extent that such independent development is reasonably established by such first party to the other party. 

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 Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prevent the filing of a copy of this Agreement as an exhibit to any filing required by a regulatory agency having
jurisdiction over either party, provided that a party required to file a copy hereof shall notify the other party of the filing and request and use its best efforts to obtain confidential treatment of all financial terms of this Agreement prior to
the filing thereof. In addition, either party may disclose the terms of this Agreement pursuant to a valid subpoena, provided such party gives the other party reasonable prior notice of the service of any subpoena to permit the other party to seek a
protective order, and seeks confidential treatment of all financial terms hereof. 
  
 The parties acknowledge and agree that the non-breaching party’s remedy at law is inadequate in the event of any breach or threatened breach by the other party of its agreements set forth in this Section. In the
event of such breach or threatened breach, in addition to any other remedy which may be available to the non-breaching party, the non-breaching party shall be entitled to seek, without posting a bond, preliminary or permanent injunctive and/or other
equitable relief restraining the breaching party, or any of its agents or employees, from breaching or acting in any manner inconsistent with the conduct or performance required by this Section. 
  
 (e) Amendment; Assignment. This Agreement may not be amended or
modified except by an instrument in writing signed by an authorized officer of each party. It is agreed that neither party shall transfer or assign this Agreement or any part hereof or any right arising hereunder, by operation of law or otherwise,
to a third party without the prior written consent of the other party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Any purported assignment without consent shall be void and of no force or effect or, at the other party’s option, shall
terminate this Agreement. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding on the respective parties and their permitted successors and assigns. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated above, both parties may assign this Agreement
to any direct or indirect affiliate without obtaining the consent of the other party; provided, however, that the assignor shall continue to be liable for any failure by the assignee to perform. 
  
 (f) Entire Agreement; Survival. All exhibits to this Agreement are
incorporated by reference herein. This Agreement (and any documents referred to herein or therein) represents the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the matters set forth herein, and there are no representations,
warranties or conditions or agreements (other than implementing invoices, purchase orders and the like necessary to implement this Agreement) not contained herein (or in any documents not referred to herein) that constitute any part hereof or that
are being relied upon by any party hereunder. Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement, all claims arising prior to such termination for any breach of or for any amount due under this Agreement (excluding any such claims that have been
satisfied, waived or released prior to such termination) under this Agreement, shall survive such termination, and in addition, the following sections shall survive any such termination: Sections 7 through 15. 

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 (g) Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way. 
  
 (h) Publicity. Subsection 15(d) notwithstanding, both parties shall agree on a joint initial press release on the entering into of this
Agreement; provided, however, that either party may issue releases as deemed necessary by their respective securities counsel under applicable laws governing the release of information. 
  
 (i) Notices. Any notices to be given by either party to the other shall be in writing by personal delivery or
by mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid with return receipt requested, or by facsimile (only with receipt confirmed). Notices shall be addressed to the parties at the addresses set forth below or to such other address as shall have been so
notified to the other party in accordance with this Section. Notices to UNFI shall be addressed to: Steven Townsend, UNFI, 260 Lake Road, Dayville, CT 06241, FAX: 860-779-0746, with a copy, which shall not constitute notice, to E. Colby Cameron,
Esq., Cameron & Mittleman LLP, 56 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903, FAX: 401-331-5787. Notices to WFM shall be addressed to: VP Purchasing, Whole Foods Market Distribution, Inc., 550 Bowie Street, Austin, Texas 78703 with a copy to
WFM’s General Counsel at the same address. 
  
 (j)
No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement, whether expressed or implied, is intended to confer on any person other than the parties to this Agreement or their respective successors or permitted assigns, any rights,
remedies, obligations or liabilities. 
  
 (k) Independent
Contractors. In all matters relating to this Agreement both parties shall be acting solely as independent contractors and shall be solely responsible for the acts of their respective employees, contractors and agents. Employees, agents or
contractors of one party shall not be considered employees, agents or contractors of the other party. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to create a partnership or joint venture, to create the relationship of an
employer-employee or principal-agent, or to otherwise create any liability for or obligation of either party whatsoever with respect to the indebtedness, liabilities, and obligations of the other party. Neither UNFI nor any employee or
representative of UNFI shall at any time wear a “Whole Foods Market” (Registered Trademark) uniform or in any way hold himself out to be an employee of WFM or any WFM Affiliate. The parties specifically agrees that this Agreement shall not
be deemed to grant or imply that either party or any employee of either party is authorized to sign, contract, deal, or otherwise act in the name of or on behalf of the other party. 
  
 (l) Titles and Headings; Counterparts; Facsimile Signature. The titles and headings to Sections herein are inserted
for the convenience of reference only and are not intended to be a part of or to affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which will be considered one and the same
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 counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party. Electronic or facsimile signatures shall be deemed original signatures for purposes of
execution of this document. This Agreement, including its attachments, supersedes all prior agreements between UNFI and WFM or any WFM Affiliate and is the only agreement between WFM and UNFI, either oral or in writing, relating to the matters set
forth herein. 
  
 (m) Negotiation of Agreement, Each
party and its counsel have cooperated in the drafting and preparation of this Agreement and the documents referred to herein, and any drafts relating thereto shall be deemed the work product of the parties and may not be construed against any party
by reason of its preparation. Any rule of law or any legal decision that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Agreement against the party that drafted it is of no application and is hereby expressly waived. 
  
  
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 WHEREAS, the parties hereto have entered into this Agreement as of the Effective Date. 
  

			
	 Whole Foods Market Distribution, Inc.,
 a Delaware corporation

		
	By:	 	  

	Name Printed:	 	  

	Title:	 	  

	
	UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
		
	By:	 	  

	Name Printed:	 	  

	Title:	 	  

  
 List of Exhibits:

  
 1. Exhibit A – UNFI Freight Delivery Charge Schedule

 2. Exhibit B – Private Label Points 
 3.
Exhibit C – Minimum Insurance Requirements 
 4. Exhibit D – Code Date Policy 
  
 [Signature Page to UNFI/WFMDI Agreement] 

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 Exhibit A 
  
 Freight Delivery Charge Schedule 
  
 [*CONFIDENTIAL*] 
  
  
  

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 Exhibit B 
  
 WFM Private Label Points 
  
 [*CONFIDENTIAL*] 

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 Exhibit C 
  
 Minimum Insurance Requirements 
  

			
	 Policy

	 	 Minimum Amount

	Comprehensive General Liability and Contractual Liability	 	$[*CONFIDENTIAL*] per occurrence/$[*CONFIDENTIAL*] aggregate
	Product Liability	 	$[*CONFIDENTIAL*] per occurrence
	Automobile (combined bodily injury/property damage	 	$[*CONFIDENTIAL*] per occurrence
	Umbrella (Excess) Insurance	 	$[*CONFIDENTIAL*] per occurrence
	Worker’s Compensation	 	Statutory

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 Exhibit D 
  
 Code Date Policy 
  
 [*CONFIDENTIAL*]

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