Document:

Camber Energy, Inc. 8-K

 

Exhibit 10.6

 

CAMBER
ENERGY, INC.

PAST
SERVICE PAYMENT AND SUCCESS BONUS AGREEMENT

 

This
Past Service Payment and Success Bonus Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of August
31, 2020 (the “Effective Date”) by and between Camber Energy, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”)
and Fred Zeidman, an individual, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Director”).

 

WHEREAS,
the Company, on February 3, 2020, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Viking Energy Group, Inc. (“Viking”),
pursuant to which is it contemplated that Viking will merge with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and Viking’s
shareholders will obtain majority control of the Company (as amended and restated from time to time, the “Merger Agreement”
and the transaction contemplated therein, the “Merger”).

 

WHEREAS,
the Director has provided, and continues to provide, services to the Company that are instrumental to the Company, including,
but not limited to, in connection with the Merger;

 

WHEREAS,
the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) recognizes that the exploration and successful consummation
of the Merger with Viking required a substantial increase in the workload of the Director;

 

WHEREAS,
in an effort to conserve cash and equity, the Company has to date, kept the consideration payable to officers and directors of
the Company, lower than industry standards; and

 

WHEREAS,
the Board believes that it is in the best interest of the Company compensate the Director for his prior services to the Company,
reward the Director for the successful consummation of the Merger and wishes to provide incentive to the Director to continue
his services to the Company through the Merger.

 

NOW
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:

 

1.            Payment
for Past Services and Success Bonus. Contingent on, and upon completion of, the Merger, the Director shall receive, in
consideration for past services provided to the Company through the date of the Merger, as a member of the Board, and as a success
bonus for the Company’s successful completion of the Merger, a cash payment in the amount of $150,000 (the “Past
Service Fees and Success Bonus”), contingent on the Director’s continued service to the Company at the same
level of service he is performing as of the Effective Date through the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Agreement). The
Past Service Fees and Success Bonus, if earned, will be paid no later than, but may be paid prior to, ten (10) business days of
the Effective Time. A total of $100,000 of the Past Service Fees and Success Bonus will be deemed payable for past services to
the Company by the Director, as a member of the Board of Directors, and a total of $50,000 of the Past Service Fees and Success
Bonus shall be deemed a bonus for completion of the Merger.

 

    Past Service Payment and Success Bonus Agreement
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2.
           Additional Provisions.

 

2.1
        Successors. Any successor to the Company (whether direct or indirect and
whether by purchase, lease, merger, consolidation, liquidation or otherwise), including, but not limited to Viking, shall
assume the Company’s obligations under this Agreement and agree expressly to perform the Company’s obligations
under this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent as the Company would be required to perform such obligations
in the absence of a succession. For all purposes under this Agreement, the term “Company” shall
include any parent or subsidiary of the Company or any successor to the Company’s business and/or assets or which
becomes bound by the terms of this Agreement by operation of law.

 

2.2
        Severability and Modification. In the event that any provision hereof
becomes or is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, unenforceable or void, this Agreement shall
continue in full force and effect without said provision. This Agreement may only be amended in writing signed by the parties
hereto.

 

2.3
        Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the internal laws of the State of Texas as such laws are applied to agreements between Texas residents
entered into and to be performed entirely within Texas, without regard or reference to the rules of conflicts of law that
would require the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.

 

2.4
        Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and each
counterpart shall have the same force and effect as an original and shall constitute an effective, binding agreement on the
part of each of the undersigned. Execution and delivery of this Agreement by exchange of facsimile copies bearing the
facsimile signature of a party shall constitute a valid and binding execution and delivery of the Agreement by such party.
Such facsimile copies shall constitute enforceable original documents.

 

2.5.
       Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the complete agreement of the parties on
the subject set forth herein. This Agreement supersedes any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement or understanding
on such subject. No party is relying on any representations, oral or written, on the subject of the effect, enforceability, or
meaning of this Agreement, except as specifically set forth in this Agreement.

 

2.6.
       Opportunity to Consult with own Advisors. Director acknowledges that he has been
afforded the opportunity to consult with independent advisors of his own choosing, including, without limitation, legal counsel,
accountants and tax advisors, regarding (i) the Past Service Fees and Success Bonus available to Director under the terms of this
Agreement, (ii) the terms and conditions which may affect the amount of and Director’s right to any Past Service Fees and
Success Bonus, and (iii) the personal tax effects of any Past Service Fees and Success Bonus payable to Director under the terms
of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the effects of any federal or state taxes, Sections 280G and 409A of the Internal
Revenue Code, and any other taxes, costs, expenses or liabilities whatsoever related to the Past Service Fees and Success Bonus,
which in any of the foregoing instances Director acknowledges and agrees shall be the sole responsibility of Director notwithstanding
any other term or provision of this Agreement. Director further acknowledges and agrees that the Company shall have no liability
whatsoever related to any such personal tax effects or other personal costs, expenses, or liabilities applicable to Director and
further specifically waives any right for Director and his heirs, beneficiaries, legal representatives, agents, successors, and
assigns to claim or assert liability on the part of the Company related to the matters described above in this section. Director
further acknowledges and agrees that Director has read, understands and consents to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
and that Director enters into this Agreement with a full understanding of its terms and conditions.

 

    Past Service Payment and Success Bonus Agreement
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement, effective as of the date set forth in the first paragraph
hereof.

 

	 	CAMBER
    ENERGY, INC.
	 	 
	 	/s/ Robert
    Schleizer
	 	Robert
    Schleizer
	 	Director
    (Executing this Agreement on behalf of the Board)
	 	 
	 	 
	 	DIRECTOR
	 	 
	 	/s/ Fred Zeidman
	 	Fred
    Zeidman

 

    Past Service Payment and Success Bonus Agreement
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Exhibit 10.7

 

CAMBER
ENERGY, INC.

PAST
SERVICE PAYMENT AND SUCCESS BONUS AGREEMENT

 

This
Past Service Payment and Success Bonus Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of August
31, 2020 (the “Effective Date”) by and between Camber Energy, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”)
and James G. Miller, an individual, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Director”).

 

WHEREAS,
the Company, on February 3, 2020, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Viking Energy Group, Inc. (“Viking”),
pursuant to which is it contemplated that Viking will merge with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and Viking’s
shareholders will obtain majority control of the Company (as amended and restated from time to time, the “Merger Agreement”
and the transaction contemplated therein, the “Merger”).

 

WHEREAS,
the Director has provided, and continues to provide, services to the Company that are instrumental to the Company, including,
but not limited to, in connection with the Merger;

 

WHEREAS,
the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) recognizes that the exploration and successful consummation
of the Merger with Viking required a substantial increase in the workload of the Director;

 

WHEREAS,
in an effort to conserve cash and equity, the Company has to date, kept the consideration payable to officers and directors of
the Company, lower than industry standards; and

 

WHEREAS,
the Board believes that it is in the best interest of the Company compensate the Director for his prior services to the Company,
reward the Director for the successful consummation of the Merger and wishes to provide incentive to the Director to continue
his services to the Company through the Merger.

 

NOW
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:

 

1.            Payment
for Past Services and Success Bonus. Contingent on, and upon completion of, the Merger, the Director shall receive, in
consideration for past services provided to the Company through the date of the Merger, as a member of the Board, and as a success
bonus for the Company’s successful completion of the Merger, a cash payment in the amount of $150,000 (the “Past
Service Fees and Success Bonus”), contingent on the Director’s continued service to the Company at the same
level of service he is performing as of the Effective Date through the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Agreement). The
Past Service Fees and Success Bonus, if earned, will be paid no later than, but may be paid prior to, ten (10) business days of
the Effective Time. A total of $100,000 of the Past Service Fees and Success Bonus will be deemed payable for past services to
the Company by the Director, as a member of the Board of Directors, and a total of $50,000 of the Past Service Fees and Success
Bonus shall be deemed a bonus for completion of the Merger.

 

    Past Service Payment and Success Bonus Agreement
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2.
           Additional Provisions.

 

2.1
        Successors. Any successor to the Company (whether direct or indirect and whether
by purchase, lease, merger, consolidation, liquidation or otherwise), including, but not limited to Viking, shall assume the Company’s
obligations under this Agreement and agree expressly to perform the Company’s obligations under this Agreement in the same
manner and to the same extent as the Company would be required to perform such obligations in the absence of a succession. For
all purposes under this Agreement, the term “Company” shall include any parent or subsidiary of the
Company or any successor to the Company’s business and/or assets or which becomes bound by the terms of this Agreement by
operation of law.

 

2.2
        Severability and Modification. In the event that any provision hereof becomes
or is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, unenforceable or void, this Agreement shall continue in full
force and effect without said provision. This Agreement may only be amended in writing signed by the parties hereto.

 

2.3
        Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the internal laws of the State of Texas as such laws are applied to agreements between Texas residents entered into and to
be performed entirely within Texas, without regard or reference to the rules of conflicts of law that would require the application
of the laws of any other jurisdiction.

 

2.4
        Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and each counterpart
shall have the same force and effect as an original and shall constitute an effective, binding agreement on the part of each of
the undersigned. Execution and delivery of this Agreement by exchange of facsimile copies bearing the facsimile signature of a
party shall constitute a valid and binding execution and delivery of the Agreement by such party. Such facsimile copies shall
constitute enforceable original documents.

 

2.5.
       Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the complete agreement of the parties on
the subject set forth herein. This Agreement supersedes any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement or understanding
on such subject. No party is relying on any representations, oral or written, on the subject of the effect, enforceability, or
meaning of this Agreement, except as specifically set forth in this Agreement.

 

2.6.
       Opportunity to Consult with own Advisors. Director acknowledges that he has been
afforded the opportunity to consult with independent advisors of his own choosing, including, without limitation, legal counsel,
accountants and tax advisors, regarding (i) the Past Service Fees and Success Bonus available to Director under the terms of this
Agreement, (ii) the terms and conditions which may affect the amount of and Director’s right to any Past Service Fees and
Success Bonus, and (iii) the personal tax effects of any Past Service Fees and Success Bonus payable to Director under the terms
of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the effects of any federal or state taxes, Sections 280G and 409A of the Internal
Revenue Code, and any other taxes, costs, expenses or liabilities whatsoever related to the Past Service Fees and Success Bonus,
which in any of the foregoing instances Director acknowledges and agrees shall be the sole responsibility of Director notwithstanding
any other term or provision of this Agreement. Director further acknowledges and agrees that the Company shall have no liability
whatsoever related to any such personal tax effects or other personal costs, expenses, or liabilities applicable to Director and
further specifically waives any right for Director and his heirs, beneficiaries, legal representatives, agents, successors, and
assigns to claim or assert liability on the part of the Company related to the matters described above in this section. Director
further acknowledges and agrees that Director has read, understands and consents to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
and that Director enters into this Agreement with a full understanding of its terms and conditions.

 

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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement, effective as of the date set forth in the first paragraph
hereof.

 

	 	CAMBER
    ENERGY, INC.
	 	 
	 	/s/ Robert
    Schleizer
	 	Robert
    Schleizer
	 	Director
    (Executing this Agreement on behalf of the Board)
	 	 
	 	 
	 	DIRECTOR
	 	 
	 	/s/ James G. Miller
	 	James
    G. Miller

 

    Past Service Payment and Success Bonus Agreement
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