Document:

Exhibit 10.3

 

	
 
    	
Boston Scientific Corporation (“Boston Scientific”)
    Free Cash Flow Performance Share Program
    (“FCF Program”)
    Performance Period January 1, 2014 -   December 31, 2014
    

 

I.                                        Purpose of the FCF Program

 

The purpose of the FCF Program is to align Boston Scientific’s executive compensation program with the interests of shareholders and to reinforce the concept of pay for performance by providing incentives for the achievement of key business performance objectives which are critical to the success of Boston Scientific.

 

The FCF Program entails the grant of Deferred Stock Units, and the program shall be administered, under the Boston Scientific Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2011 LTIP”).  Terms not explicitly defined in this FCF Program document but defined in the 2011 LTIP shall have the same meaning as in the 2011 LTIP. For Covered Employees, the FCF Program is established under section 4.a.(8) of the 2011 LTIP and is intended to qualify for the performance-based compensation exception under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”).

 

II.                                   Eligible Participants

 

The FCF Program covers members of the Executive Committee on the date that awards are granted under the FCF Program as determined and in the amounts established by the Executive Compensation and Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Committee”).

 

The Committee may review FCF Program eligibility criteria for participants in the FCF Program from time to time and may revise such criteria at any time, even within a FCF Program year, with or without notice and within its sole discretion.

 

III.                              Performance Share Units

 

The Deferred Stock Units awarded under the FCF Program (the “Performance Share Units”) shall vest only upon satisfaction of both the performance criteria described in this Section III and the payment eligibility criteria described in Section V.

 

The performance criteria are based on Boston Scientific’s achievement of the 2014 annual financial plan performance for Free Cash Flow.  Boston Scientific Free Cash Flow will be measured over a one-year performance period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending on December 31, 2014.

 

The number of Performance Share Units as to which the performance criteria under this program shall be determined to have been satisfied will be in a range of 0% to 150% of the target number of Performance Share Units awarded to the participant as follows:

 

	
Performance
    Percent to Plan
    	
 
    	
Performance Share Units
   as a Percent of Target
    	
 
    
	
125% or above
    	
 
    	
150%
    	
 
    
	
110%
    	
 
    	
120%
    	
 
    
	
100% 
    	
 
    	
100%
    	
 
    
	
90% 
    	
 
    	
80%
    	
 
    
	
50%
    	
 
    	
25%
    	
 
    
	
Less than 50%
    	
 
    	
0%
    	
 
    

 

If the minimum level of performance is achieved, the number of Performance Share Units will be calculated linearly between each set of data points.

 

 

Following the end of the Performance Period, the Committee shall determine the number of Performance Share Units as to which the performance criteria of this Program have been satisfied, which determination shall be final and binding.  Shares of Common Stock will be delivered or otherwise made available to the participant no later than January 15, 2017 in settlement of the Performance Share Units as to which the performance criteria of this program have been satisfied if and to the extent the payment eligibility criteria of Section V below are also satisfied.    Any Performance Share Units as to which the performance criteria of this Section III have not been satisfied shall be forfeited in their entirety.

 

IV.                               Definitions

 

“Boston Scientific Free Cash Flow” means reported operating cash flow minus capital expenditures  and excludes cash flows associated with certain significant and unusual litigation, acquisition, restructuring, and tax-related items.

 

“Performance Period” means the one-year period commencing January 1, 2014 and ending on December 31, 2014.

 

“Service Period” means the three-year period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending on December 31, 2016.

 

V.                                    Payment Eligibility Criteria

 

Except as set forth below with respect to a Change in Control or termination of employment due to  Retirement, death or Disability, (i) no Performance Share Units shall vest prior to the end of the Service Period (December 31, 2016) and (ii) a participant must be employed by the Company (as defined below) on December 31, 2016 to be eligible to receive shares of Common Stock in respect of his or her Performance Share Units as to which the performance criteria of this program have been satisfied.

 

If a participant’s employment with Boston Scientific and its Affiliates (the “Company”) terminates or there is a Change in Control before the end of the Performance Period (December 31, 2014), all of his or her Performance Share Units shall be forfeited in their entirety.

 

If a participant’s employment with the Company terminates after the Performance Period but before the end of the Service Period, all of his or her Performance Share Units as to which the performance criteria of this program have been satisfied shall be forfeited in their entirety, except in connection with Retirement, death, Disability or upon a Change in Control as outlined below.

 

Participants on military, sick or other bona fide leave of absence on December 31, 2016 will not be deemed to have terminated employment with the Company if such absence does not exceed 180 days or, if longer, the period the participant retains the right by statute or by contract to return to employment with the Company.

 

If a participant’s employment with the Company terminates due to Retirement, death, or Disability or, subject to the terms of any separate Change in Control or similar agreement to which a participant is bound, there is a Change in Control after the end of the Performance Period but before the end of the Service Period, shares of Common Stock shall be issued in respect of the Performance Share Units as to which the performance criteria of this program have been satisfied within 70 days of the effective date of the termination or Change in Control, as applicable, on a prorated basis using the effective date of the participant’s termination of employment or the Change in Control, as applicable.  The number of shares to be issued on a prorated basis shall be determined as follows: (# Performance Share Units as to which the performance criteria of the FCF Program have been satisfied) * ((# of months worked during the Service Period, rounded to nearest whole month) / 36).  The number of prorated shares to be issued to the participant, if any, will be approved by the Committee at its next regular meeting.

 

 

VI.                               Termination, Suspension or Modification and Interpretation of the FCF Program

 

The Committee has sole authority over administration and interpretation of the FCF Program and retains its right to exercise discretion as it sees fit, except that, with respect to Covered Employees, the Committee shall have no discretion to increase the number of shares of Common Stock in which a participant may vest above the amount described in Section III.  The Committee may terminate, suspend or modify and if suspended, may reinstate with or without modification all or part of the FCF Program at any time, with or without notice to the participant.  The Committee reserves the exclusive right to determine eligibility to participate in this FCF Program and to interpret all applicable terms and conditions, including eligibility criteria.

 

VII.                          Recoupment Policy

 

General Recoupment Policy.  To the extent permitted by governing law, the Board, in its discretion, may seek Recovery of Performance Share Units granted to a Current Executive Officer or Former Executive Officer if, in the judgment of the Board, such Executive Officer commits misconduct or a gross dereliction of duty that results in a material violation of Company policy and causes significant harm to the Company while serving in capacity as Executive Officer.

 

Definitions.  The following terms shall have the meaning set forth below:

 

(1)                                 “Current Executive Officer” means any individual currently designated as an “officer” by the Board for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

(2)                                 “Executive Officer” means any Current Executive Officer or Former Executive Officer.

 

(3)                                 “Former Executive Officer” means any individual previously (but not currently) designated as an “officer” by the Board for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

(4)                                 “Recovery” means the forfeiture or cancellation of unvested Performance Share Units.

 

Provisions Required by Law.  If the Company subsequently determines that it is required by law to apply a “clawback” or alternate recoupment provision to outstanding Performance Share Units, under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act or otherwise, then such clawback or recoupment provision also shall apply to the Performance Share Units, as applicable, as if it had been included on the date the Performance Share Units were granted and the Company shall notify the participant of such additional provision.

 

VIII.                     Other

 

This document sets forth the terms of the FCF Program and is not intended to be a contract or employment agreement between the participant and the Company.  As applicable, it is understood that both the participant and the Company have the right to terminate the participant’s employment with the Company at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice, in acknowledgement of the fact that their employment relationship is “at will.”

 

To the extent section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”) applies to any award under this FCF Program, the award shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with Code section 409A.  Where section 409A applies, in the case of any payment made on termination of employment, a

 

 

termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred unless such termination is also a “separation from service” within the meaning of Code section 409A and, for purposes of any such provision, references to a “termination,” “termination of employment,” or like terms shall mean “separation from service.”  Where section 409A applies, in the case of a payment made upon a Change in Control, a Change in Control shall not be deemed to have occurred unless there is a change in the ownership or effective control of Boston Scientific, or in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of Boston Scientific, as defined in Code section 409A.  Where required by section 409A in the case of a specified employee (as determined under Code section 409A), payments on termination shall be made on the first business day of the seventh month following termination.Exhibit 10.1

 

Execution Version

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT

 

by and among

 

PLAINS GP HOLDINGS, L.P.

 

PAA GP HOLDINGS LLC

 

PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P.

 

PAA GP LLC

 

PLAINS AAP, L.P.

 

and

 

PLAINS ALL AMERICAN GP LLC

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

	
 
    	
ARTICLE 1
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
DEFINITIONS
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
1.1
    	
Definitions
    	
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1.2
    	
Construction
    	
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ARTICLE 2
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
SERVICES
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
2.1
    	
GP LLC Services; Term
    	
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2.2
    	
GP LLC Compensation
    	
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2.3
    	
Invoices and Payment
    	
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2.4
    	
Dispute Regarding Services or Calculation of Costs
    	
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2.5
    	
Disputes; Default
    	
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2.6
    	
Representations Regarding Use of Services
    	
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2.7
    	
Warranties; Indemnification and Limitation of Liability
    	
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2.8
    	
Force Majeure
    	
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2.9
    	
Affiliates
    	
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ARTICLE 3
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
3.1
    	
Business Opportunities
    	
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ARTICLE 4
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
OTHER AGREEMENTS
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
4.1
    	
Joint Litigation
    	
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4.2
    	
Grant of License
    	
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ARTICLE 5
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
MISCELLANEOUS
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
5.1
    	
Choice of Law; Submission to Jurisdiction
    	
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5.2
    	
Notices
    	
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5.3
    	
Entire Agreement; Supersedure
    	
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5.4
    	
Effect of Waiver of Consent
    	
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5.5
    	
Amendment or Modification
    	
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5.6
    	
Assignment
    	
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5.7
    	
Counterparts
    	
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5.8
    	
Severability
    	
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5.9
    	
Further Assurances
    	
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5.10
    	
Withholding or Granting of Consent
    	
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5.11
    	
U.S. Currency
    	
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5.12
    	
Laws and Regulations
    	
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5.13
    	
Negation of Rights of Third Parties
    	
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5.14
    	
Termination
    	
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5.15
    	
Successors
    	
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5.16
    	
No Recourse Against Officers or Directors
    	
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5.17
    	
Legal Compliance
    	
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Exhibit A — Defined Terms
    	
 
    

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT

 

This ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into this 21st day of October, 2013 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Plains GP Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“PAGP”), PAA GP Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“PAGP GP”), Plains All American Pipeline, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“PAA”), PAA GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“PAA GP”), Plains AAP, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“AAP,” together with PAGP, PAGP GP and their direct and indirect subsidiaries (other than members of the GP LLC Group), the “PAGP Entities”) and Plains All American GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“GP LLC,” together with PAA GP, PAA and their direct and indirect subsidiaries (other than AAP), the “GP LLC Group”).  The above-named entities are sometimes referred to in this Agreement each as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” Capitalized terms not otherwise defined below have the meanings ascribed to such terms as set forth on Exhibit A to this Agreement.

 

R E C I T A L S

 

The Parties hereto desire, by their execution of this Agreement, to evidence the terms and conditions pursuant to which (i) GP LLC will provide certain services to the PAGP Entities and (ii) certain business opportunities will be allocated among the Parties.

 

A G R E E M E N T S

 

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

 

ARTICLE 1
 DEFINITIONS

 

1.1                               Definitions.  The definitions listed on Exhibit A shall be for all purposes, unless otherwise clearly indicated to the contrary, applied to the terms used in this Agreement.

 

1.2                               Construction.  Unless the context requires otherwise: (a) any pronoun used in this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns, pronouns and verbs shall include the plural and vice versa; (b) references to Articles and Sections refer to Articles and Sections of this Agreement; (c) the terms “include,” “includes,” “including” or words of like import shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation;” and (d) the terms “hereof,” “herein” or “hereunder” refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement.  The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

ARTICLE 2
 SERVICES

 

2.1                               GP LLC Services; Term.  Beginning on the Effective Date and continuing until such time as this Agreement has been terminated pursuant to Section 5.14, subject to the terms of

 

 

this Article 2 and in exchange for the compensation described in Section 2.2, GP LLC hereby agrees to provide, or to cause the GP LLC Group to provide, the PAGP Entities with such general and administrative services as may be necessary to manage and operate the business, properties and assets of the PAGP Entities; it being understood and agreed by the Parties that in connection with the provision of such services, GP LLC shall employ or otherwise retain the services of such personnel as may be necessary to cause the business, properties and assets of the PAGP Entities to be so managed and operated (individually, a “GP LLC Service” and, collectively, the “GP LLC Services”).

 

2.2                               GP LLC Compensation.

 

(a)                                 Administrative Services Fee.  As compensation for the provision by GP LLC of the GP LLC Services to the PAGP Entities, GP LLC shall be entitled to receive, and AAP agrees to pay to GP LLC, without duplication, $1.5 million annually (the “Administrative Services Fee”).  Following the first anniversary of this Agreement, the Administrative Services Fee shall be increased or decreased annually by the percentage increase or decrease, as applicable, in the Consumer Price Index — All Urban Consumers, U.S. City Average, Not Seasonally Adjusted for the applicable year (the “CPI Index”).  In making such adjustment, the Administrative Services Fee shall be increased or decreased, as applicable, commencing on January 1, 2015 and continuing on each January 1 thereafter, by the CPI Index for the prior year (or longer in the case of the first adjustment on January 1, 2015) based on the most recent information available from the U.S. Department of Labor and similarly increased or decreased, as applicable, on each subsequent January 1 by the CPI Index for the prior year period. In the event that the PAGP Entities make any acquisitions of assets or businesses or the business of the PAGP Entities otherwise changes following the Effective Date or the PAGP Entities become subject to new or modified laws, regulations, listing requirements or accounting rules that, in any case, impact the nature and/or scope of the GP LLC Services, then the Administrative Services Fee shall be appropriately increased or decreased to account for adjustments in the nature and/or scope of the GP LLC Services.  The Administrative Services Fee shall be in addition to any reimbursement for direct expenses of the PAGP Entities as provided in Section 2.2(b).

 

(b)                                 Reimbursement for Direct Expenses.  It is contemplated that direct expenses for the PAGP Entities, other than income taxes payable by PAGP, will be paid by AAP. It is contemplated that PAGP income taxes will be paid from PAGP funds.  To the extent any member of the GP LLC Group incurs or pays any direct expenses or expenditures on behalf of the PAGP Entities, AAP hereby agrees to reimburse the GP LLC Group for such expenses and expenditures.  AAP further agrees to pay or reimburse the GP LLC Group, as applicable, for any GP LLC Franchise Costs.  AAP hereby agrees to reimburse the GP LLC Group for any expenses and expenditures incurred or paid in the process of or as a result of PAGP becoming a publicly traded entity, including expenses associated with (i) compensation for new directors of PAGP GP, (ii) incremental director and officer liability insurance, (iii) listing on the New York Stock Exchange, (iv) investor relations, (v) legal, (vi) tax and (vii) accounting.  The aggregate amount payable by AAP to the GP LLC Group pursuant to this Section 2.2(b) with respect to a given period of time shall be referred to herein as the “Expense Reimbursement Fee.”  The obligation of AAP to reimburse the GP LLC Group pursuant to this Section 2.2(b) shall not be subject to any monetary limitation, and shall be in addition to the Administrative Services Fee contained in Section 2.2(a).

 

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(c)                                  Other.  To the extent any member of the GP LLC Group incurs or pays any expenses or expenditures not otherwise contemplated hereunder that benefits any PAGP Entity and any member of the GP LLC Group, GP LLC will allocate the costs between PAA and PAGP in its reasonable discretion. Any such costs allocated to PAGP shall be paid by AAP.

 

(d)                                 Parties’ Intent. The primary purpose of this agreement is to maintain effective and efficient management and administrative processes and procedures for the benefit of all Parties, and not for any Party to generate profit.  In that regard, it is the intention of the Parties that the Administrative Services Fee, the Expense Reimbursement Fee and any other costs allocated to the PAGP Entities and paid by AAP hereunder represent fair and reasonable compensation to GP LLC for the PAGP Entities’ allocable share of all general and administrative expenses and other costs for services borne or performed by GP LLC for the benefit of any PAGP Entity.

 

2.3                               Invoices and Payment.

 

(a)                                 Administrative Services Fee.  The Administrative Services Fee shall be payable in quarterly installments on the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter, without invoice, beginning on the last day of the first fiscal quarter of PAGP ending after the date of this Agreement (prorated to account for any partial quarterly period).

 

(b)                                 Expense Reimbursement Fee and other Costs. AAP shall reimburse GP LLC within five (5) days after receipt of an invoice and related support for any Expense Reimbursement Fee.

 

2.4                               Dispute Regarding Services or Calculation of Costs.  Should there be a dispute over the nature or quality of the GP LLC Services, the calculation of any Administrative Services Fee, the calculation of any Expense Reimbursement Fee, or the calculation of any other fee, reimbursement or allocation hereunder, GP LLC and AAP, on behalf of the applicable PAGP Entity or Entities, shall first attempt to resolve such dispute, acting diligently and in good faith, using the past practices of such Parties and documentary evidence of costs as guidelines for such resolution.  If GP LLC and AAP, on behalf of the applicable PAGP Entity or Entities, are unable to resolve any such dispute within thirty days, or such additional time as may be reasonable under the circumstances, unless the Parties agree to an alternative dispute resolution process, the dispute shall be referred to the applicable Conflicts Committees of PAA and PAGP for resolution.  The Parties agree that the applicable Conflicts Committee shall have the authority to settle any such dispute, in its sole discretion, recognizing that it is the intent of all Parties that the dispute be resolved on a fair and reasonable basis.

 

2.5                               Disputes; Default.  Notwithstanding any provision of this Article 2 to the contrary, should AAP fail to pay GP LLC, when due, any amounts owing in respect of the applicable GP LLC Services, including both the Administrative Services Fee and the Expense Reimbursement Fee, except as set forth in the last sentence of this Section 2.5, upon 30 days’ notice, GP LLC may terminate this Article 2 as to those GP LLC Services that relate to the unpaid portion of the invoice.  Should there be a dispute as to the propriety of invoiced amounts, AAP shall pay all undisputed amounts on each invoice, but shall be entitled to withhold payment of any amount in dispute and shall promptly notify GP LLC of such disputed amount.  GP LLC shall promptly provide AAP with records relating to the disputed amount so as to enable GP

 

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LLC and AAP to resolve the dispute.  So long as such Parties are attempting in good faith to resolve the dispute, GP LLC shall not be entitled to terminate the GP LLC Services that relate to the disputed amount.

 

2.6                               Representations Regarding Use of Services.  The PAGP Entities represent and agree that they will use the GP LLC Services only in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and in accordance with the reasonable conditions, rules, regulations, and specifications that may be set forth in any manuals, materials, documents, or instructions furnished from time to time by GP LLC to such PAGP Entities.  GP LLC reserves the right to take all actions, including, without limitation, termination of any portion of the GP LLC Services for any PAGP Entity that it reasonably believes is required to be terminated in order to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

 

2.7                               Warranties; Indemnification and Limitation of Liability.  GP LLC MAKES NO (AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS AND NEGATES ANY AND ALL) WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE GP LLC SERVICES.  The PAGP Entities shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the GP LLC Group and their respective directors, officers, partners, affiliates, agents or employees (the “Indemnified Persons”) from and against, and the PAGP Entities agree that no Indemnified Person shall have any liability to the PAGP Entities or its owners, parents, affiliates, security holders or creditors for, any losses, claims, damages or liabilities (including actions or proceedings in respect thereof) (collectively, “Losses”) related to or arising out of otherwise related to the GP LLC Services, except that the foregoing indemnity shall not apply to any Losses that are finally determined by a court or arbitral tribunal to have resulted primarily from the gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct of such Indemnified Person.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE GP LLC GROUP OR THE INDEMNIFIED PERSONS BE LIABLE TO THE PAGP ENTITIES OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GP LLC SERVICES.

 

2.8                               Force Majeure.  GP LLC shall have no obligation to perform the GP LLC Services if its failure to do so is caused by or results from any act of God, governmental action, natural disaster, strike, failure of essential equipment, or any other cause or circumstance, whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing causes or circumstances, beyond the reasonable control of GP LLC.

 

2.9                               Affiliates.  At its election, GP LLC may cause one or more of its Affiliates or third party contractors, reasonably acceptable to the Party receiving any GP LLC Services, to provide such GP LLC Services; provided, however, GP LLC shall remain responsible for the provision of such GP LLC Service in accordance with this Agreement.

 

ARTICLE 3
 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

 

3.1                               Business Opportunities.  If any of the PAGP Entities or any member of the GP LLC Group is offered a business opportunity by a third party, or discovers a business opportunity, the PAGP Entity or member of the GP LLC Group that is offered or discovers such business opportunity shall promptly advise GP LLC and present such business opportunity to

 

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PAA. PAA will have the right to pursue such business opportunity.  PAGP will have the right to pursue and/or participate in such business opportunity if invited to do so by PAA, or if PAA abandons the business opportunity and GP LLC so notifies PAGP GP.

 

ARTICLE 4
 OTHER AGREEMENTS

 

4.1                               Joint Litigation.  In any litigation or proceeding involving one or more members of the PAGP Entities and one or more members of the GP LLC Group, GP LLC shall have primary responsibility for assuming the defense of the related claim(s) and may employ counsel to represent jointly the PAGP Entity or PAGP Entities and the member or members of the GP LLC Group, unless PAGP GP has reasonably concluded, based on the advice of counsel, that (a) there may be a legal defense available to any PAGP Entity that is different from or in addition to those available to the GP LLC Group or (b) joint representation of the PAGP Entity or PAGP Entities and the member or members of the GP LLC Group by the same counsel would present a conflict due to actual or potential differing interests between them.  In the event that GP LLC assumes the defense of any claim(s) pursuant to this Section 4.1, GP LLC may not settle or compromise any such claim(s) on behalf of any PAGP Entity without the prior written consent of the applicable PAGP Entity.  If GP LLC assumes the defense of any claim(s) pursuant to this Section 4.1, GP LLC shall allocate the cost of such defense between the PAGP Entities and the GP LLC Group on a fair and reasonable basis.

 

4.2                               Grant of License.  Upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 4.2, PAA hereby grants and conveys to each of the entities currently or hereafter comprising a part of the PAGP Entities, a nontransferable, nonexclusive, royalty free right and license (“License”) to use the names “PAA” and “Plains” (the “Names”) and any associated or related marks (the “Marks”).  PAGP agrees that ownership of the Names and the Marks and the goodwill relating thereto shall remain vested in PAA both during the term of this License and thereafter, and PAGP further agrees, and agrees to cause the other PAGP Entities, never to challenge, contest or question the validity of PAA’s ownership of the Names and the Marks or any registration thereto by PAA. In connection with the use of the Names and the Marks, PAGP and any other PAGP Entity shall not in any manner represent that they have any ownership in the Names and the Marks or registration thereof except as set forth herein, and PAGP, on behalf of itself and the other PAGP Entities, acknowledges that the use of the Names and the Marks shall not create any right, title or interest in or to the Names and the Marks, and all use of the Names and the Marks by PAGP or any other PAGP Entity, shall inure to the benefit of PAA. PAGP agrees, and agrees to cause the other PAGP Entities, to use the Names and the Marks in accordance with such quality standards established by PAA and communicated to PAGP from time to time, it being understood that the products and services offered by the PAGP Entities immediately before the date of this Agreement are of a quality that is acceptable to PAA and justify the License.  The License shall terminate upon a termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.14.

 

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ARTICLE 5
 MISCELLANEOUS

 

5.1                               Choice of Law; Submission to Jurisdiction.  This Agreement shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Texas.  Each Party hereby submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in the State of Texas and to exclusive venue in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

 

5.2                               Notices.  All notices or requests or consents provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement must be in writing and must be given (a) by depositing same in the United States mail, addressed to the Party to be notified, postpaid, and registered or certified with return receipt requested, (b) by delivering such notice in person or (c) by facsimile to such Party.  Notice given by personal delivery or mail shall be effective upon actual receipt.  Notice given by facsimile shall be effective upon actual receipt if received during the recipient’s normal business hours, or at the beginning of the recipient’s next business day after receipt if not received during the recipient’s normal business hours.  All notices to be sent to a Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be sent to or made at the address set forth below such Party’s signature to this Agreement, or at such other address as such Party may stipulate to the other Parties by notice given in the manner provided in this Section 5.2.

 

5.3                               Entire Agreement; Supersedure.  This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties relating to the matters contained herein, superseding all prior contracts or agreements among the Parties, whether oral or written, relating to the matters contained herein.

 

5.4                               Effect of Waiver of Consent.  No Party’s express or implied waiver of, or consent to, any breach or default by any Party in the performance by such Party of its obligations hereunder shall be deemed or construed to be a consent or waiver to or of any other breach or default in the performance by such Party of the same or any other obligations of such Party hereunder.  Failure on the part of a Party to complain of any act of any Party or to declare any Party in default, irrespective of how long such failure continues, shall not constitute a waiver by such Party of its rights hereunder until the applicable statute of limitations period has run.

 

5.5                               Amendment or Modification.  This Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time only by the agreement of all the Parties affected by any such amendment; provided, however, that PAGP and PAA may not, without the prior approval of its Conflicts Committee, agree to any amendment or modification of this Agreement that, in the reasonable discretion of PAGP GP or PAA GP, as applicable, will materially and adversely affect the holders of equity interests of PAGP or PAA, as applicable.

 

5.6                               Assignment.  No Party shall have the right to assign or delegate its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the consent of the other Parties.

 

5.7                               Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if all Parties had signed the same document.  All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

5.8                               Severability.  If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any Party or circumstance shall be held invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this

 

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Agreement and the application of such provision to other Parties or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law.

 

5.9                               Further Assurances.  In connection with this Agreement and all transactions contemplated by this Agreement, each Party hereto agrees to execute and deliver such additional documents and instruments and to perform such additional acts as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate, carry out and perform all of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Agreement and all such transactions.

 

5.10                        Withholding or Granting of Consent.  Unless the consent or approval of a Party is expressly required not to be unreasonably withheld (or words to similar effect), each Party may, with respect to any consent or approval that it is entitled to grant pursuant to this Agreement, grant or withhold such consent or approval in its sole and uncontrolled discretion, with or without cause, and subject to such conditions as it shall deem appropriate.

 

5.11                        U.S. Currency.  All sums and amounts payable or to be payable pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be payable in coin or currency of the United States of America that, at the time of payment, is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts in the United States of America.

 

5.12                        Laws and Regulations.  Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, no Party hereto shall be required to take any act, or fail to take any act, under this Agreement if the effect thereof would be to cause such Party to be in violation of any applicable law, statute, rule or regulation.

 

5.13                        Negation of Rights of Third Parties.  The provisions of this Agreement are enforceable solely by the Parties, and no limited partner of PAGP or PAA or other Person shall have the right to enforce any provision of this Agreement or to compel any Party to comply with the terms of this Agreement.

 

5.14                        Termination.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until terminated by mutual agreement of all Parties hereto.

 

5.15                        Successors.  This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the Parties and to their respective successors and assigns.

 

5.16                        No Recourse Against Officers or Directors.  For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Agreement shall not give rise to any right of recourse against any officer or director of PAGP, PAGP GP, PAA, AAP, PAA GP or GP LLC.

 

5.17                        Legal Compliance.  The Parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement, and all services provided under this Agreement, are intended to comply with any and all laws and legal obligations and that this Agreement should be construed and interpreted with this purpose in mind. In this regard, the Parties specifically agree as follows:

 

(a)                                 The Parties will comply with all equal employment opportunity requirements and other applicable employment laws. Where a joint or combined action is

 

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required by the law in order to comply with an employment obligation, the Parties will cooperate fully and in good faith to comply with the applicable obligation.

 

(b)                                 The Parties agree that they will adhere to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, any comparable state law and any law regulating the payment of wages or compensation.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized officers as of the date first above written, to be effective as of the Effective Date.

 

	
 
    	
PLAINS   GP HOLDINGS, L.P.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
By:
    	
PAA   GP HOLDINGS LLC
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
Individually   and as General Partner of
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
Plains   GP Holdings, L.P.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
By:
    	
/s/   Richard McGee
    
	
 
    	
Name:
    	
Richard   McGee
    
	
 
    	
Title:
    	
Executive   Vice President,
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
General   Counsel and Secretary
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Address   for Notice:
    
	
 
    	
333   Clay Street, Suite 1600
    
	
 
    	
Houston,   Texas 77002
    
	
 
    	
Facsimile   No.: (713) 646-4313
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
PLAINS   ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
PAA   GP LLC
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
PLAINS   AAP, L.P.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
By:
    	
PLAINS   ALL AMERICAN GP LLC, Individually   and as General Partner of Plains AAP, L.P., the General Partner of PAA GP   LLC, the General Partner of Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
By:
    	
/s/   Richard McGee
    
	
 
    	
Name:
    	
Richard   McGee
    
	
 
    	
Title:
    	
Executive   Vice President,
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
General   Counsel and Secretary
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Address   for Notice:
    
	
 
    	
333   Clay Street, Suite 1600
    
	
 
    	
Houston,   Texas 77002
    
	
 
    	
Facsimile   No.: (713) 646-4313
    

 

 

Exhibit A

 

DEFINED TERMS

 

“AAP” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

 

“Administrative Services Fee” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(a).

 

“Affiliate” shall mean, with respect to any Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls, is controlled by or is under common control with, the Person in question. As used herein, the term “control” means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

 

“Agreement” shall mean this Administrative Agreement, as it may be amended, modified, or supplemented from time to time.

 

“Conflicts Committee” has the definition of such committee in the partnership agreements of PAA and PAGP, as applicable.

 

“CPI Index” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(a).

 

“Effective Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

 

“Expense Reimbursement Fee” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(b).

 

“Franchise Costs,” with respect to any Person, shall mean any costs associated with establishing and maintaining the good standing, business existence and operations of a particular entity, including state franchise or business taxes, preparation costs and filing fees.

 

“GP LLC” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

 

“GP LLC Group” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

 

“GP LLC Services” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.

 

“Indemnified Persons” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.7.

 

“License” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.2.

 

“Losses” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.7.

 

“Marks” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.2.

 

“Names” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.2.

 

“PAA” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

 

“PAA GP” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

 

“PAGP” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

 

“PAGP Entities” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

 

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“PAGP GP” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

 

“Party” shall mean any one of the Persons that executes this Agreement.

 

“Person” means an individual or a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, unincorporated organization, association, government agency or political subdivision thereof or other entity.

 

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