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1.1
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Sale of Assets. On the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement and for the consideration stated herein, at the Closing, Purchaser shall purchase and receive from Seller, and Seller shall sell and deliver to Purchaser subject to the Permitted Liens, all of Seller’s right, title and interest in and to the following assets (collectively, the “Assets”):
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1.1.1.
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The improvements located on the Leased Premises, including buildings, facilities, fixtures, storage tanks, piping and related on-site facilities and appurtenances (the “Improvements”);
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1.1.2.
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All equipment and fixtures appurtenant to the Facility and used by Seller as of the date of this Agreement primarily in its operation of the Facility, together with any and all licenses or other rights to use real property held in connection with same (such licenses and rights being the “Licenses,” and together with said equipment and fixtures, the “Appurtenant Equipment”);
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1.1.3.
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All supplies, spare parts, tools, drawings, plats, equipment manuals, books, furniture, machines, equipment, computers, and records located at or relating to the Facility and all other personal property located at the Facility, other than the Excluded Personal Property set forth on Schedule 1.2.6 hereto (the “Personal Property”);
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1.1.4.
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All of Seller’s rights, interests and obligations arising or accruing after the Closing Date under:
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1.1.5.
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To the extent transferable and relating to the Facility, all of Seller’s rights, interests and obligations arising or accruing after the Closing Date under all permits and similar authorizations from any Governmental Authority set forth on Schedule 1.1.5 hereto ("Permits");
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1.1.6.
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To the extent transferable, all manufacturer and seller warranties of, or other claims directly related to, any goods or services provided to Seller regarding the Assets;
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1.1.7.
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All books, records, files or other embodiments of information wherever located, hard copy or electronic format, whether relating to past or current operations, in Seller’s possession and relating directly to the Facility (the “Records”); and
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1.2
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Excluded Property. Notwithstanding anything else in this Agreement, the Assets exclude the following (collectively, the “Excluded Property”):
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1.2.1.
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All Product Inventory;
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1.2.2.
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Intra-company accounts and contracts of Seller including any accounts and contracts between Seller and any of its Affiliates;
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1.2.3.
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Cash or bank accounts of Seller;
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1.2.4.
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Accounts receivable, notes receivable and employee receivables;
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1.2.5.
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Proprietary trade names, trademarks, service marks, logos, trade dress, insignia, and imprints of Seller and all signs whose purpose is to display any of the foregoing and all forms and documents which incorporate any of the foregoing;
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1.2.6.
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The items of personal property that are listed on Schedule 1.2.6 (collectively, the “Excluded Personal Property”);
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1.2.7.
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All Intellectual Property;
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1.2.8.
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All rights to any of Seller’s claims (whether or not filed) for any federal, state, local, or foreign Income Tax or Tax refunds or carrybacks except claims for refunds or carrybacks relating to Taxes assumed by, prorated to or paid by Purchaser;
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1.2.9.
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The following documents: (A) all minute books, tax returns, partnership documents of Seller or any of its Affiliates as well as other business records or related documents of Seller or any of its Affiliates that are not related to the Assets; and (B) all Records that (i) are proprietary in nature, (ii) are covered by the attorney-client privilege or work product doctrine (other than Records which relate to any Assumed Liability), (iii) are not readily severable from Seller’s general records through diligent efforts, (iv) relate to employment matters for any person other than employees of Seller employed in connection with the Assets within 30 days prior to the date of this Agreement, or (v) are required by applicable Law to be retained by Seller or any of Seller’s Affiliates in its care, custody, or control; provided, however, to the extent the documents described in (v) constitute Records, copies of such Records shall be delivered to Purchaser;
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1.2.10.
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All rights in connection with and assets of any employee benefit or similar plans;
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1.2.11.
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All insurance policies and rights thereunder;
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1.2.12.
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The capital stock of any Affiliate of Seller;
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1.2.13.
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All Claims of Seller and other rights to recover monies against Third Parties, whether choate or inchoate, known or unknown, contingent or non-contingent, arising prior to, on or after the Closing Date that Seller or any of its Affiliates may have and relating to or in connection with Seller’s ownership of the Assets prior to the Closing Date; excepting therefrom Claims of Seller against Third Parties relating to the Environmental Condition of the Assets to the extent Seller is indemnified from such Claims pursuant to Article IX, and the manufacturer and seller warranties of, or other claims directly related to, any goods or services provided to Seller regarding the Assets, as described in Section 1.1.6 above.
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1.2.14.
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Any other properties or assets of Seller not specifically described herein as being part of the “Assets.”
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1.3
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As-Is Sale. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, ALL ASSETS TO BE CONVEYED HEREUNDER WILL BE CONVEYED ON AN “AS IS”, “WHERE IS”, AND “WITH ALL FAULTS” BASIS AT THE CLOSING, INCLUDING ANY ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION, AND SELLER MAKES NO, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER, REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, CONCERNING THE PHYSICAL CONDITION, UTILITY OR OPERABILITY OF ANY OF THE ASSETS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR OR ORDINARY USES OR PURPOSES.
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1.4
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Use of Names. Prior to Closing, Seller shall remove or cause to have removed the names and marks used by Seller and Seller’s Affiliates (including replacement of Seller’s and their Affiliates name and number with Purchaser’s name and designated number on any applicable pipeline markers located upon the Leased Premises) and all variations and derivations thereof and logos relating thereto from the Assets. Purchaser shall not make any use whatsoever of those names, marks, and logos.
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1.5
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Exclusivity. In the event Seller determines to offer for sale substantially all assets related to the operation of Seller’s terminal facility located in Salisbury, Maryland (collectively, the “Salisbury Assets”) at any time within one (1) year after the date of the Closing, Purchaser will have an exclusive “first look” for a period of thirty (30) days (“Exclusivity Period”) within which Purchaser may evaluate and submit an offer to purchase the Salisbury Assets. The Exclusivity Period will commence upon the date Seller sends written notice to Purchaser of its offer to sell the Salisbury Assets. Seller will not solicit or entertain offers from any third party relating to the sale of the Salisbury Assets until the earlier of (i) the expiration of the Exclusivity Period or (ii) date on which Purchaser notifies Seller that it will not proceed with a due diligence investigation or negotiations toward the acquisition of the Salisbury Assets.
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2.1
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Deposit. Purchaser shall pay to Seller, by wire transfer or delivery of other immediately available funds, a non-refundable deposit against the Purchase Price of the Assets in an amount equal to $75,000 (the “Deposit”). Seller hereby acknowledges receipt of the Deposit upon the signing of the Letter of Interest between the parties dated January 27, 2010 (“LOI”). In the event the Closing should not occur for any reason (other than due to Seller’s breach of this Agreement), Seller will retain the Deposit as a break-up fee. Seller and Purchaser hereby acknowledge and agree that the Deposit constitutes consideration for the exclusivity set forth in the LOI between the parties dated January 27, 2010, and in part reflects a fair and reasonable monetary estimate of the substantial time, effort and resources Seller will expend in connection with the negotiation of the acquisition. In the event the Closing occurs, the Deposit shall be credited against the Purchase Price.
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2.2
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Purchase Price; Payment.
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2.2.1.
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The purchase price to be paid by Purchaser for the transfer, sale and assignment by Seller of the Assets shall be the sum of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($1,800,000) (hereinafter referred to as the “Purchase Price”), payable at the Closing, and subject to the provisions of Section 2.2.3 below.
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2.2.2.
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At the Closing, Purchaser shall pay the Purchase Price to Seller by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account of Seller, written notice of which account shall have been provided to Purchaser not less than one (1) business day prior to the Closing.
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2.2.3.
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Seller and Purchaser each agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a new lease agreement with the Georgia Ports Authority in Purchaser’s name prior to expiration of the Lease on September 4, 2012 (“Lease Expiration Date”). If Purchaser is unable to (a) enter into a new lease agreement, (b) otherwise extend the term of the Lease, or (c) obtain rights and privileges substantially similar to those under the Lease, in any event, for a term of not less than one (1) year, prior to the expiration thereof, Seller will, within thirty (30) days of the expiry of the Lease, remit to Purchaser the sum of Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($500,000) (the “Purchase Price Discount”) in immediately available funds as a reduction in the Purchase Price; provided, however, in the event Purchaser directly or indirectly obtains rights to access and use the real property covered by the Lease at any time within one (1) year after the Lease Expiration Date, Purchaser shall promptly remit the full amount of the Purchase Price Discount to Seller.
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2.3
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Allocation of Purchase Price for Tax Purposes. Seller and Purchaser agree that the proper allocation for purposes of IRS Form 8594 of amounts paid in connection with the transactions contemplated hereunder is as set forth in Schedule 2.3, and the parties shall file IRS Form 8594 consistently with the terms of same.
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3.1
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Seller’s Retained Liabilities. Seller shall retain and shall pay and discharge when due only the following Liabilities (collectively, the “Retained Liabilities”):
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3.1.1.
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any Liability for: (i) salary, wages and benefits for any current or former employees of Seller pertaining to their employment by Seller at the Facility prior to the Closing Date, including any accrued and unused vacation entitlement for the Employee, or (ii) any violations of law by Seller relating to the hiring, employment or termination of employment of any current or former employees of Seller pertaining to their employment by Seller at the Facility prior to the Closing Date;
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3.1.2.
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all costs for property furnished or services rendered to or for the benefit of the Assets prior to the Closing Date;
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3.1.3.
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any (1) Liability of Seller and its Affiliates for Income Taxes and (2) Liability of Seller for Taxes arising during, or relating to, any period (or portion thereof), through and including the Closing Date and which result from Seller’s operation of the Facility or ownership of the Assets prior to the Closing Date; provided, however, that Purchaser shall assume responsibility for payment of only those Taxes set forth in Section 4.4.2;
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3.1.4.
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any Liability arising out of or related to the Excluded Property;
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3.1.5.
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any Liability arising out of or related to Pre-Closing Offsite Disposal;
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3.1.6.
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any Liability arising out of or related to the exposure of any Seller Employee at any time to any Hazardous Materials to the extent existing at or released from the Facility prior to the Closing Date;
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3.1.7.
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any Liability, other than an Environmental Liability, arising under any of the Contracts, Licenses or Permits to the extent such Liability has accrued prior to the Closing Date, including without limitation any charges for liquid transfers, wharfage, dockage and minimum volume guaranties under the Lease;
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3.1.8.
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any Liability, other than an Environmental Liability, with respect to litigation pending against Seller as of the Closing Date related in any manner to the Facility or the Assets or defending or prosecuting the same.
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3.2
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Purchaser’s Assumed Liabilities. Upon Closing, Purchaser, without further action by Purchaser or Seller, shall assume and be solely liable for the following Liabilities (the foregoing collectively referred to herein as the “Assumed Liabilities”):
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3.2.1.
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any Liability under any and all of the Contracts, Licenses and Permits arising after the Closing Date, except as set forth in Section 3.1.7 above;
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3.2.2.
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All Environmental Liabilities arising from the ownership or operation of the Terminal by Seller, or any predecessor or successor thereto, prior to, on or after the Closing Date, except as expressly set forth in Sections 3.1.5 and 3.1.6 above, including without limitation:
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3.2.3.
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any Liability arising out of or related to the operation of the Facility or the ownership of the Assets, whether arising prior to, on or after the Closing Date, including any Liability arising out of or related to the condition of the Assets prior to or at the time of Closing, but excluding the Retained Liabilities.
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3.3
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Release. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, without any further action by Purchaser or Seller, (i) Purchaser agrees from and after the Closing that Purchaser shall pay, perform and discharge when due, whether based in whole or in part on violation of Laws, strict liability, contract, willful misconduct, ordinary or gross negligence of Seller, the Assumed Liabilities; and (ii) Seller agrees from and after the Closing that Seller shall pay, perform and discharge when due, whether based in whole or in part on violation of Laws, strict liability, contract, willful misconduct, ordinary or gross negligence of Purchaser, the Retained Liabilities. Effective as of the Closing, Purchaser hereby unconditionally releases and discharges Seller, Seller’s Affiliates, and the partners, employees, officers and directors of Seller and Seller’s Affiliates, from all of the Assumed Liabilities, and Seller hereby unconditionally releases and discharges Purchaser, Purchaser’s Affiliates, and the partners, members, managers, employees, shareholders, officers and directors of Purchaser and Purchaser’s Affiliates, from all of the Retained Liabilities.
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4.1
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Time and Place. The closing of the transaction contemplated hereby (the “Closing”) shall be held on May 31, 2010 at the offices of Milling Benson Woodward LLP, 909 Poydras Street, Suite 2300, New Orleans, Louisiana, unless another time, place or date is agreed to in writing by the parties hereto (the day of the Closing being referred to herein as the “Closing Date”). If the Closing does not occur by May 31, 2010, a party that is not then in material default under this Agreement may, by written notice to the other party, terminate this Agreement without further obligation to the other party in accordance with Section 16.1 below. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Closing cannot occur by the Closing Date due to Seller’s inability to obtain the signatures of Georgia Ports Authority, the City of Brunswick or Glynn County’s on the Assignment and Assumption of Lease, or CSX Transportation, Inc.’s and Norfolk Southern Railway Company’s signatures on an assignment and assumption of the Sublease , or a new sublease agreement with terms substantially similar that Sublease, then the Closing Date shall be extended for a period of up to ninety (90) days to allow Seller to obtain such signatures.
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4.2
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Seller’s Deliveries. At the Closing, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser the following:
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4.2.1.
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an Assignment and Assumption of Lease Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (“Assignment and Assumption of Lease Agreement”), executed by Seller and the Georgia Ports Authority;
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4.2.2.
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an Assignment and Bill of Sale for the Appurtenant Equipment and Personal Property substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C (“Assignment and Bill of Sale”), executed by Seller;
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4.2.3.
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an Assignment and Assumption of Permits and Contracts substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D (“Assignment and Assumption of Permits and Contracts”), executed by Seller;
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4.2.4.
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an Assumption and Release Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E (“Assumption and Release Agreement”), executed by Seller;
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4.2.5.
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a Sublease substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F (“Sublease”), executed by Seller, CSX Terminals, Inc., Norfolk Southern Railway Company and Georgia Ports Authority;
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4.2.6.
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possession of the Assets, subject to the Permitted Liens;
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4.2.7.
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certified copies of appropriate partnership action by Seller authorizing the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and authorizing the person(s) executing the documents referenced in this Section 4.2 to enter into this Agreement and such other documents on behalf of Seller;
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4.2.8.
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a certificate that the representations and warranties made by Seller in this Agreement are true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date, as though made at and as of the Closing Date.
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4.3
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Purchaser’s Deliveries. At the Closing, Purchaser shall deliver to Seller the following:
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4.3.1.
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the Purchase Price in immediately available funds in accordance with Section 2.1, together with the reimbursement to Seller in immediately available funds for Purchaser’s share of any applicable Transfer Taxes as provided in Section 4.4.2;
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4.3.2.
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the Assignment and Assumption of Lease Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, executed by Purchaser;
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4.3.3.
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the Assignment and Bill of Sale substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C, executed by Purchaser;
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4.3.4.
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the Assignment and Assumption of Permits and Contracts substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D, executed by Purchaser;
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4.3.5.
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the Assumption and Release Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E, executed by Purchaser;
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4.3.6.
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the Sublease substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F, executed by Purchaser;
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4.3.7.
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the Guaranty substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G, executed by Blackwater Midstream Corp., as guarantor;
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4.3.8.
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certified copies of appropriate corporate action by Purchaser authorizing the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and authorizing the person(s) executing the documents referenced in this Section 4.3 to enter into this Agreement and such other documents on behalf of Purchaser;
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4.3.9.
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a certificate that the representations and warranties made by Purchaser in this Agreement are true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date, as though made at and as of the Closing Date.
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4.4
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Apportionment of Taxes, Utilities and other Expenses.
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4.4.1.
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The following items relating to the Assets: (i) general real estate ad valorem taxes for the then current fiscal year, (ii) personal property taxes, (iii) charges for utilities or municipal charges, and (iv) other prepaid expenses related to the Assets and their operations (collectively, “Expenses”), shall be prorated as of the Closing Date and shall be adjusted at the Closing. Subject to such pro-ration, Seller shall pay all Expenses assessed against the Assets for periods on or before the Closing Date; provided, however, that if any Expenses are payable in installments, Seller shall be responsible for paying only that portion of such installments to the extent applicable to periods prior to the Closing Date. Subject to such pro-ration, Purchaser shall pay all Expenses assessed against the Assets for all periods after the Closing Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller shall pay all special assessments levied prior to the Closing, but only to the extent Seller received notice of same prior to the Closing and to the extent such assessments are attributable to pre-Closing ownership and operation of the Facility.
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4.4.2.
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Purchaser shall pay and assume all Liabilities for applicable sales tax, documentary or other similar transfer tax, real property filing fees and other similar Taxes (other than Income Taxes) (collectively, “Transfer Taxes”), whether imposed on Seller or Purchaser, and whether paid with a return or imposed by a Governmental Authority upon audit or otherwise, arising directly from the transfer of Assets contemplated by this Agreement.
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4.4.3.
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If any of the Expenses to be apportioned in Section 4.4.1 are not readily ascertainable as of the time of Closing, such apportionments shall, to the extent necessary, be based on the parties’ reasonable estimate thereof. The parties shall cooperate with each other in making the calculations upon which any Expenses are to be allocated in favor of Seller or Purchaser, as the case may be. Such apportionments made on the basis of estimates shall be recalculated promptly after the availability of required information, but in any event within six (6) months of the Closing Date, and any overpayments or underpayments due a party shall be adjusted by suitable payment from the applicable party.
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4.4.4.
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After the Closing Date, if either Purchaser or Seller (as applicable, the “Receiving Party”) receives a bill for Expenses that covers periods both before and after the Closing Date, the Receiving Party shall either (a) pay such bill in its entirety and invoice the other party (the “Sharing Party”) for the portion of the Expenses payable by such other party in accordance with the principles of proration set forth in Section 4.4.1, in which event the Sharing Party shall promptly reimburse the Receiving Party receiving such invoice, or (b) if the Sharing Party is primarily responsible for payment as prorated pursuant to Section 4.4.1, forward a copy of such bill to the Sharing Party within 10 days of receipt and pay that portion of the Expenses payable by it in accordance with the principles of proration set forth in Section 4.4.1, in which event the Sharing Party shall timely pay its portion of the bill directly. After the Closing Date, if a Receiving Party receives a bill for Expenses that covers only a period for which the Receiving Party is not responsible under the terms of this Agreement, then the Receiving Party shall forward the bill to the party who is responsible for such Expenses in accordance with the terms of this Agreement (the “Obligated Party”) for payment directly by the Obligated Party. The Obligated Party shall pay such bill in timely fashion (except to the extent that it is being protested through proper procedures and the Obligated Party uses reasonable best efforts to cause the Governmental Authority or other person issuing such bill to correct the name on the account, and the Obligated Party shall pay any amount found to be its responsibility).
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4.4.5.
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Any refunds received in respect of Expenses apportioned pursuant to this Section 4.4 shall be paid to the party to whom such Expenses are apportioned pursuant to this Section 4.4 if received from the payor by another party.
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4.4.6.
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Seller and Purchaser will provide each other with such cooperation and information as each may reasonably request of the other with regard to the preparation and filing of returns, or the conduct of an audit or other proceeding in respect of Taxes.
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5.1.
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Conditions to Purchaser’s Obligations. The obligations of Purchaser at the Closing are subject to the satisfaction prior to or at the Closing of each of the following conditions:
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5.1.1.
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Seller shall have performed (a) in all respects those covenants required by this Agreement to be performed by it at or prior to the Closing that are not qualified by materiality, and (b) in all material respects those covenants required by this Agreement that are qualified by materiality to be performed by it at or prior to the Closing;
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5.1.2.
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Seller shall have delivered, or caused to be delivered, to Purchaser all agreements, instruments, certificates and documents required to be so delivered under this Agreement, including those listed in Section 4.2;
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5.1.3.
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There shall not be in effect any Order barring the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and
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5.1.4.
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There shall not have been issued any notice of violations of city, county, state, federal, building, land use, fire, health, safety, environmental, hazardous materials or other governmental or public agency codes, ordinances, regulations, or orders with respect to the Facility that are individually or in the aggregate material to the continued operation of the Business.
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5.2.
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Conditions to Seller’s Obligations. The obligations of Seller at the Closing are subject to the satisfaction prior to or at the Closing of each of the following conditions:
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5.2.1.
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Purchaser shall have performed (a) in all respects those covenants required by this Agreement to be performed by it at or prior to the Closing that are not qualified by materiality, and (b) in all material respects those covenants required by this Agreement to be performed by it at or prior to the Closing that are qualified by materiality;
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5.2.2.
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Purchaser shall have delivered to Seller the Purchase Price and all agreements, instruments, certificates and documents required to be so delivered under this Agreement or any related agreement between the parties, including those listed in Section 4.3; and
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5.2.3.
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There shall not be in effect any Order barring the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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6.1
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Organization. Seller is a limited partnership, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and is in good standing as a foreign limited partnership under the laws of the State of Georgia.
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6.2
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Authority; Enforceability. Seller has the power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each agreement and instrument delivered or to be delivered by Seller pursuant hereto, and to carry out its obligations hereunder and thereunder. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each agreement and instrument delivered or to be delivered pursuant hereto by Seller, and the consummation of the transactions provided for hereby and thereby, have been duly authorized and approved by all requisite partnership action of Seller, and no other act or proceeding on the part of Seller or its Affiliates is necessary to authorize the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement or of such other agreements and instruments, or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby; and each of this Agreement and such agreements and instruments is, or upon its execution and delivery will be, legal, valid, binding and enforceable against Seller in accordance with its respective terms, subject to the effects of bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, and other laws of general application relating to creditors’ rights and equitable remedies.
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6.3
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Title to Assets. Seller has good and marketable title to the Assets, free and clear of all Liens other than Permitted Liens.
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6.4
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No Breach. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and each agreement and instrument delivered or to be delivered pursuant hereto by Seller, and the consummation of the transactions provided for hereby and thereby and the compliance by Seller with any of the provisions hereof or thereof does not and will not violate, or conflict with, or result in a breach of, any provisions of the constituent documents of Seller
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6.5
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Contracts, Lease and Sublease. Schedule 1.1.4 sets forth a list of Contracts, Lease and Sublease in effect on the date of this Agreement to which Seller is a party or is bound that relate to the Assets. To Seller’s knowledge, neither Seller nor any other party is in or has given notice of breach of any of the Contracts, Lease or Sublease. To Seller’s knowledge, (i) each of the Contracts, Lease and Sublease are valid and enforceable and assignable to Purchaser without the consent of any other person except as set forth on Schedule 6.5, and (ii) no circumstance exists that with or without notice or lapse of time would give rise to a breach of any of the Contracts, Lease or Sublease.
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6.6
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Actions and Proceedings. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.6, there is no action, suit, investigation, judicial or administrative proceeding, or arbitration pending, or, to Seller’s knowledge, threatened, against Seller or any of its Affiliates involving any of the Assets that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Assets. There is no judgment, decree, injunction, order, determination or award of any Governmental Authority outstanding against Seller (other than general regulatory orders applicable to businesses of the type operated by Seller) that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Assets. Schedule 6.6 sets forth a list of all pending or threatened actions, suits, investigations, judicial or administrative proceedings, and arbitrations against Seller involving any of the Assets and known to Seller.
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6.7
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Brokers. All negotiations relating to this Agreement, the agreements and instruments delivered pursuant hereto, and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been carried on without the intervention of any person acting on behalf of Seller or its Affiliates in such manner as to give rise to any valid claim against Purchaser for any broker’s or finder’s fee or similar compensation in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.
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6.8
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Compliance with Laws and Permits. To Seller’s knowledge, Seller and the Assets are in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Laws in connection with the operation of the Assets..
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6.9
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Employee Matters. Schedule 6.9 contains a complete listing of all employees that are employed by Seller in connection with the Assets, together with information regarding length of service for each such employee. Seller is not party to any collective bargaining agreement or similar agreement with respect to employees of Seller employed at the Facility. There is no labor strike, slowdown, work stoppage or lockout in effect or, to Seller’s knowledge, threatened against or otherwise affecting the employees of Seller involved in the operation of the Assets.
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6.10
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ERISA.
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6.10.1
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Seller has, at all times, complied, and currently complies, in all material respects with the applicable continuation requirements for its welfare benefit plans, including (1) Section 4980B of the Code and Sections 601 through 608, inclusive, of ERISA which provisions are hereinafter referred to collectively as “COBRA” and (2) any applicable state statutes mandating health insurance continuation coverage for employees.
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6.10.2
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There is no material or pending proceeding by any Governmental Entity relating to any Employee Benefit Plan. Neither Seller nor any fiduciary of any Employee Benefit Plan has engaged in a transaction with respect to any such plan that could subject Seller or Purchaser to a tax or penalty imposed by either Section 4975 of the Code or Section 502(l) of ERISA or a violation of Section 406 of ERISA.
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6.10.3
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Except for continuation coverage requirements of COBRA, Seller has no obligations or potential liability for benefits to employees, former employees or their respective dependents following termination of employment or retirement other than as described in the Employee Benefit Plans.
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6.11
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Taxes. All Tax returns, information returns and statements, forms and reports required by any Governmental Authority to be filed by Seller and relating to Taxes to which Seller is subject in respect of any Tax period ending on or before the Closing Date have been or will be properly filed when due, and all Taxes shown or required to be shown thereon to be due and payable have been or will be timely paid. There are no Liens for Taxes upon any of the Assets, except for Liens for Taxes not yet due and payable.
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6.12
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Solvency. Seller is not now insolvent, nor will it be rendered insolvent as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. There are no bankruptcy, reorganization, or arrangement proceedings pending against, being contemplated by, or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened against Seller.
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6.13
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Due Diligence Materials. To Seller’s knowledge, Seller has provided true, complete and correct copies of all records and documentation in its possession and relating to the Facility and the Assets that have been requested by Purchaser.
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6.14
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Books of Account. The financial books, records and accounts of Seller with respect to the Assets, to the extent the same have been furnished to Purchaser, are complete and correct and represent actual, bona fide transactions and have been maintained in accordance with Seller’s normal business practices. The books, records and accounts of Seller relating to the Assets and operation of the Facility accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and the assets and liabilities associated with the Assets, operation of the Facility and conduct of Seller’s business, and with respect thereto, Seller has not engaged in any transaction, maintained any bank account or used any of its funds, except for transactions, bank accounts and funds which have been and are reflected in the normally maintained books and records of the Seller.
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7.1
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Organization. Purchaser is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia.
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7.2
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Authority; Enforceability. Purchaser has the power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each agreement and instrument delivered or to be delivered by Purchaser pursuant hereto, and to carry out its obligations hereunder and thereunder. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each agreement and instrument delivered or to be delivered pursuant hereto by Purchaser, and the consummation of the transactions provided for hereby and thereby, have been duly authorized and approved by all requisite partnership action of Purchaser, and no other act or proceeding on the part of Purchaser or its Affiliates is necessary to authorize the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement or of such other agreements and instruments, or of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby; and each of this Agreement and such agreements and instruments is, or upon its execution and delivery will be, legal, valid, binding and enforceable against Purchaser in accordance with its respective terms, subject to the effects of bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, and other laws of general application relating to creditor’s rights and equitable remedies.
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7.3
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No Breach. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and each agreement and instrument delivered or to be delivered pursuant hereto by Purchaser, and the consummation of the transactions provided for hereby and thereby and the compliance by Purchaser with any of the provisions hereof or thereof does not and will not violate, or conflict with, or result in a breach of, any provisions of the constituent documents of Purchaser.
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7.4
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Brokers. All negotiations relating to this Agreement, the agreements and instruments delivered pursuant hereto, and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been carried on without the intervention of any person acting on behalf of Purchaser or its Affiliates in such manner as to give rise to any valid claim against Seller for any broker’s or finder’s fee or similar compensation in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.
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9.1
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Indemnification Obligations. Seller and Purchaser (each, as the case may be, an “Indemnitor”) each shall release, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the other and its respective Affiliates, as well as the partners, officers, directors, members, managers, agents and employees of any of them (each, as the case may be, an “Indemnitee”), from and against each and every Loss, which results from, arises out of or is attributable in any way to any of the following:
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9.1.1
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Liability expressly assumed or retained by the Indemnitor pursuant to this Agreement;
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9.1.2
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any inaccuracy or breach of a representation or warranty made by the Indemnitor in this Agreement or in documents delivered by the Indemnitor at the Closing; and
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9.1.3
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any non-fulfillment or breach of the obligations, covenants or agreements made by the Indemnitor in this Agreement or in documents delivered by the Indemnitor at the Closing.
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9.2
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Procedures.
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9.2.1
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In the event that any officer or registered agent of Indemnitee receives actual notice of any written claim by a Third Party (each, a “Third Party Claim”) giving rise to a right of indemnification of such Indemnitee hereunder, the Indemnitee shall, within sixty (60) days after receipt of such notice, give written notice thereof to the Indemnitor setting forth the facts and circumstances giving rise to such claim for indemnification and shall tender the defense of such claim to the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitee fails to give such notice and tender such defense within such 60-day period, the Indemnitee shall be solely responsible for any Loss with respect to such claim to the extent the Loss is attributable to such failure; but failure to give such notice and tender such defense within such 60-day period shall not result in a forfeiture or waiver of any rights to indemnification for any Loss with respect to such claim to the extent the Loss is not attributable to such failure.
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9.2.2
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The Indemnitor shall be solely responsible for selecting the attorneys to defend any matter subject to indemnification and/or taking all actions necessary or appropriate to resolve, defend, and/or settle such matters, and shall be entitled to contest, on its own behalf and on the Indemnitee’s behalf, the existence or amount of any obligation, cost, expense, debt or liability giving rise to such claim. The Indemnitor shall keep the Indemnitee fully and timely informed as to actions taken on such matters. The Indemnitee shall cooperate fully with the Indemnitor and its counsel and shall provide them reasonable access to the Indemnitee’s employees, consultants, agents, attorneys, accountants, and files to the extent necessary or appropriate to defend or resolve the matter, the Indemnitor reimbursing the Indemnitee with respect to the cost of any such access. The Indemnitee shall have the right, but not the duty, to participate with attorneys of its own choosing, at its own expense, in the defense of any Loss for which the Indemnitor is obligated to defend and indemnify it, and to approve any settlement that may give rise to a Loss on the part of Indemnitee, without relieving the Indemnitor of any obligations hereunder.
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9.3
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Certain Limitations. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article IX or elsewhere in this Agreement, the Indemnitor shall not have any obligation with respect to Losses subject to indemnification by the Indemnitor hereunder as a result of a breach(es) of representations or warranties unless the cumulative, aggregate amount of all such Losses exceeds or is reasonably expected to exceed $25,000 (the “Basket Amount”), in which case only the excess shall be subject to indemnification under this Article IX. In no event shall either party’s indemnification obligation exceed $275,000, except as to Seller for Losses arising from Retained Liabilities and as to Purchaser for Losses arising from the Assumed Liabilities, for which such party’s indemnification obligation shall not be limited in amount or subject to the Basket Amount. To the extent Losses are incurred as a result of claims of a Third Party and such Third Party is determined to be entitled to consequential, special, punitive or indirect damages, the Indemnitee shall be entitled to indemnification against such damages notwithstanding the exclusion of such damages generally from the definition of “Losses.” Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article IX or elsewhere in this Agreement, Seller will not have any Liability under this Article IX for Losses resulting from a breach of any representation or warranty made in this Agreement or any certificate or document delivered by Seller pursuant to this Agreement if Purchaser had knowledge that such representation or warranty was not true in any material respect and failed to disclose such knowledge prior to Closing.
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9.4
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Exclusive Remedy. Except as otherwise provided in Article XVI, the indemnification provided for in this Article IX shall be the exclusive remedy in any action seeking damages or any other form of monetary relief brought by any party to this Agreement against another party to this Agreement with respect to any provision of this Agreement, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and/or any document, agreement or instrument delivered in connection with or pursuant to this Agreement; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed to limit the right of a party, in a proper case, to seek injunctive relief for a breach of this Agreement or any such other document or instrument. Each party hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, any and all other rights, claims and causes of action, known or unknown, it or any indemnified person may have against the other party relating to this Agreement or the transactions pursuant to this Agreement. Any indemnity payment under this Article IX shall be treated as an adjustment to the Purchase Price for tax purposes unless a final determination (which shall include the execution of a Form 870-AD or successor form) with respect to the indemnified party or any of its Affiliates causes any such payment not to be treated as an adjustment to the Purchase Price for U.S. Federal income tax purposes.
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9.5
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Direct Claims. In any case in which an Indemnitee seeks indemnification hereunder and no Third Party Claim is involved, the Indemnitee shall notify the Indemnitor in writing of any Losses which such Indemnitee claims is subject to indemnification pursuant to this Article IX. The notice shall describe the indemnification sought in reasonable detail to the extent known and shall indicate the amount (estimated, if necessary, and if then estimable) of the Losses that have been or may be suffered. Subject to the limitations otherwise set forth in this Article IX, the failure of the Indemnitee to exercise reasonable diligence in providing such notification shall not amount to a waiver of such claim except to the extent the resulting delay materially prejudices the position of the Indemnitor with respect to such claim.
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10.1
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Seller’s Rights to Records. From and after the Closing Date, Purchaser will afford to Seller and its authorized representatives reasonable access during normal business hours to any records related to the Facility or the Assets in the possession of Purchaser, and, if requested, will furnish to Seller such additional information and cooperate with Seller in such other respects, including the making of employees available to Seller (at Seller’s expense) as witnesses or deponents, as Seller may reasonably request for purposes of (a) financial reporting, (b) tax or similar purposes, (c) investigating Claims or conducting Litigation, or (d) in connection with the Retained Liabilities.
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10.2
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Preservation of Records. Purchaser and Seller shall not destroy or otherwise dispose of any records acquired, removed, or retained hereunder for a period of seven (7) years following the Closing Date or such longer period as required by applicable regulations, laws, statutes, or court orders, except upon 30 days prior written notice to the other party (upon receipt of such notice, the other party (the “Receiving Party”) may elect that such records be transferred to the Receiving Party at the sole cost and expense of the Receiving Party). During such seven year period, Seller and Purchaser shall make such records available to the other party or its authorized representatives (at such other party’s sole expense) upon reasonable request for any business, legal or technical need in a manner which does not unreasonably interfere with the record holder’s business operations.
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10.3
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SEC Compliance. In the event that Purchaser reasonably determines that it is subject to Section 210.3-05 of Regulation S-X requiring submission of audited financial statements for the Terminal for the three (3) years prior to the closing, Seller will provide Purchaser, at Purchaser's expense, such financial information as may be necessary to enable Purchaser to comply with the said regulation.
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11.1
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Interim Operations. From and after the date of this Agreement and until the Closing, Seller shall conduct its business related to the Assets in all material respects in the ordinary course of business and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to:
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11.1.1
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preserve intact its operations, including but not limited to its books and records and business relationships with customers, suppliers and others with whom it has business relationships and keep available its key employees involved in the operation of the Assets;
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11.1.2
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maintain in effect all Permits, including all Permits that are required for Seller to carry on the operations of the Assets;
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11.1.3
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maintain and repair all of the material Assets in a manner consistent with past practices; and
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11.1.4
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maintain employee wages, compensation and benefits in a manner consistent with past practices.
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11.2
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Casualty or Condemnation.
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11.2.1
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Seller shall give Purchaser prompt notice of (i) any fire or other casualty substantially affecting a material portion of the Assets (a “Casualty”) between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date and (ii) any actual, pending or proposed condemnation of any portion of the Assets, as to which Seller have received written notice from the condemning authority (“Taking”).
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11.2.2
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In the event the Assets suffer a Casualty subsequent to the date of this Agreement, but prior to the Closing Date, Purchaser’s obligation to close hereunder shall not be affected except as provided below in this Section 11.2.2, and Seller shall elect to either (i) prior to Closing, repair fully or make adequate provision for the full repair of such Assets to at least their prior condition, (ii) terminate this Agreement in accordance with Article XVI below without further Liability between the parties, or (iii) provide Purchaser with a credit against the Purchase Price in an amount agreed upon by Seller and Purchaser to represent the reduction in the value of the Assets by reason of the Casualty, taking into account any repairs actually made by Seller to such Assets prior to the Closing Date. However, if Seller shall have elected to provide Purchaser with a credit against the Purchase Price as provided in clause (iii) above, Purchaser may terminate this Agreement prior to the Closing by notice to Seller if the amount of the reduction in the Purchase Price caused by the Casualty exceeds $250,000. In the event Seller exercises its option under clause (i) above, Closing may be delayed until June 30, 2010 to allow for the necessary repairs, at which point, if said repairs have not been completed, Seller shall be deemed to have exercised its option under (iii) above, and the Closing shall occur on such date.
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11.2.3
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In the event of a Taking, Purchaser’s obligation to close hereunder shall not be affected unless the amount of the reduction in the value of the Assets by reason of the Taking exceeds $150,000. In the event of any Taking that does not result in a termination of this Agreement, all sums of money (or other consideration) awarded as damages or otherwise received on account of such Taking shall be applied as a credit to Purchaser to the Purchase Price, and all claims for any such award shall be assigned to Purchaser.
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15.1
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Cooperation. Each of the parties shall assist and cooperate with one another in all due diligence efforts and shall further assist and cooperate with one another to effect promptly and shall give any notices to make any filings with, and use its respective reasonable best efforts to obtain all consents, approvals, and authorizations of or any exemptions by, all Governmental Authorities in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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15.2
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Agreements. In the event any Contract’s express term expires pursuant to its express provisions prior to the Closing, Seller shall provide immediate notice thereof to Purchaser, Seller shall not renew that Contract for a fixed contract term, and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to continue such Contract on a month-to-month basis, unless otherwise directed in writing by Purchaser.
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15.3
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Transition. To the extent consistent with applicable Laws, each of the parties shall reasonably cooperate with each other and shall cause its officers, employees, agents and representatives to reasonably cooperate with each other for a period of thirty (30) days after Closing, or such longer period as Purchaser may reasonably require, to ensure the orderly transition of the Assets and the Assumed Liabilities to Purchaser and to minimize the disruption to the respective businesses of the parties hereto (including the parties’ relationships with customers and suppliers) resulting from the transactions contemplated hereby.
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16.1
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Termination. This Agreement may, by notice given prior to or at the Closing, be terminated as follows:
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by the mutual written agreement of Purchaser and Seller;
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b)
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by Seller upon notice to Purchaser, if any of the conditions in Section 5.2 shall have not been fulfilled by the time required or shall have become incapable of fulfillment on or prior to the Termination Date; provided, that Seller has fulfilled its obligations, if any, under such condition;
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c)
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by Purchaser upon notice to Seller, if any of the conditions in Section 5.1 shall have not been fulfilled by the time required or shall have become incapable of fulfillment on or prior to the Termination Date;
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d)
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by either Purchaser or Seller if the Closing shall not have occurred (other than through the failure of any party seeking to terminate this Agreement to comply fully with its obligations under this Agreement) on or before May 31, 2010 (the “Termination Date”), or such later date as the parties may agree upon in writing.
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16.2
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Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 16.1, the provisions contained in Article IX shall survive the termination of this Agreement. If the Closing does not occur because of a breach by a party, then the breaching party shall be liable to the non-breaching party for all Losses suffered by the non-breaching party arising from such breach.
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16.3
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Survival. The representations and warranties set forth herein shall survive the Closing. The parties express covenants herein shall survive the Closing to the extent necessary for the applicable party to perform its post-Closing obligations hereunder.
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19.1
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Terms of Payment. Unless otherwise specified herein, any payment to be made hereunder shall be made in U.S. dollars by wire transfer of immediately available funds, without discount or deduction, or by such other means as the parties may agree.
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19.2
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Interest. Any amount not paid by any party when due hereunder shall bear interest from the date upon which payment was due through the date of payment at a rate equal to two percent (2%) above the prime rate of interest as announced by Chase Manhattan Bank N.A. in New York City from time to time.
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Seller:
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NUSTAR TERMINALS OPERATIONS PARTNERSHIP L.P.
c/o NuStar Energy L.P.
2330 N. Loop 1604 W.
San Antonio, Texas 78248
Attn: Tommy Stuchell, Vice President
Phone: (210) 918-4369
Fax: (210) 918-3521
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Purchaser:
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BLACKWATER GEORGIA, L.L.C.
660 Labauve Drive
Westwego, Louisiana 70094
Attn: Frank Marrocco, Chief Commercial Officer
Phone: (504) 340-3000
Fax: (504) 340-9406
with a copy to:
MILLING BENSON WOODWARD L.L.P.
909 Poydras Street, Suite 2300
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-1010
Attn: Charles A. Snyder
Phone: (504) 569-7000
Fax: (504) 569-7001
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21.1
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Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including all of the Schedules, Exhibits and attachments hereto, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes any prior understandings, negotiations or agreements, whether written or oral, between them respecting such subject matter.
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21.2
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Construction. Words of any gender used in this Agreement shall be construed to include any other gender, and words in the singular number shall include the plural, and vice versa, unless the context requires otherwise. The use of the phrase “including,” or phrases of similar import, shall be deemed to include the phrase “without limitation”.
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21.3
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Captions. The captions used in connection with the Articles and Sections of this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to enlarge, limit or otherwise modify the meaning or interpretation of the language of this Agreement. Any references to “Articles”, “Sections”, “Schedules”, “Exhibits”, and “Schedules” are to Articles, Sections, Schedules, Exhibits, and Schedules of this Agreement. Each Schedule, Exhibit, and Schedule referred to herein is incorporated into this Agreement by such reference; provided that to the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between any of the Schedules, Exhibits or Schedules and this Agreement, this Agreement will prevail.
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21.4
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Severability. If any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of law, or public policy, all other conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby is not affected in any manner adverse to any party. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in an acceptable manner to the end that transactions contemplated hereby are fulfilled to the extent possible.
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21.5
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No Waiver. The failure of any party to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any of its rights hereunder.
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21.6
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Parties in Interest; No Third Party Beneficiary. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon Purchaser and Seller and their respective successors and assigns. Except as otherwise provided herein, nothing in this Agreement will be construed as conferring upon any person or entity other than Purchaser and Seller, and their respective successors in interest, any right, remedy or claim under or by reason of this Agreement.
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21.7
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Governing Law; Choice of Forum. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Any claims arising from or related to this Agreement (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. If any dispute shall arise between the parties concerning the construction of this Agreement or their respective rights and obligations hereunder, the dispute shall be settled by final and binding arbitration in accordance with the terms of this Section 21.7. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the rules then prevailing of the American Arbitration Association, except as otherwise provided herein (the “Rules”). The arbitration shall be conducted in Houston, Texas. The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted by a single arbitrator selected in accordance with the Rules. The decision rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and binding and conclusive on all parties concerned and free of challenge or review in any court. The decision so rendered by the arbitrator shall be enforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction. The party or parties requesting such arbitration, on the one hand, and the adverse party or parties, on the other hand, shall bear equally the cost of the arbitration. Any court costs and other expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by a party petitioning a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the decision rendered by the arbitrator, shall be paid by the party or parties against whom the arbitrator's decision is being enforced.
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21.8
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Best Efforts; Time of Essence. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, Purchaser and Seller shall each use its best efforts to satisfy the conditions to Closing and otherwise consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as promptly as practical. Time is of the essence with respect to the Closing of this Agreement.
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21.9
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Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and any party hereto may execute any such counterpart, each of which when executed by both parties and delivered shall be deemed to be an original.
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21.10
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Extensions of Time; Waiver. It is agreed that any party to this Agreement may extend time for performance by any other party hereto or waive the performance of any obligation of any other party hereto or waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties of any other party, but any such waiver shall be in writing, and shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver of any other obligation, condition, representation or warranty under this Agreement.
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21.11
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Further Assurances. Purchaser and Seller shall take such additional action, and shall cooperate with one another, as may be reasonably necessary to effectuate the terms of this Agreement and any agreement or instrument delivered pursuant hereto.
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21.12
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No Presumption Against Drafter. Purchaser and Seller have each fully participated in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. If an ambiguity, question of intent or question of interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if drafted jointly, and there must not be any presumption, inference or conclusion drawn against any party by virtue of the fact that its representative has authored this Agreement or any of its terms.
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21.13
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Amendments. This Agreement cannot be altered, amended, changed or modified in any respect or particular unless each such alteration, amendment, change or modification shall have been agreed to by each of the parties hereto and reduced to writing in its entirety and signed and delivered by each party.
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| SELLER: | |
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NUSTAR TERMINALS OPERATIONS PARTNERSHIP L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership
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| By: /s/ Michael H. Hoeltzel | |
| Michael H. Hoeltzel, Senior Vice President | |
| PURCHASER: | |
| BLACKWATER GEORGIA, L.L.C. | |
| By: Blackwater Midstream Corp., Its Manager | |
| By: /s/ Dale Chatagnier | |
| Dale Chatagnier, Chief Operating Officer |
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Exhibit A
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Definitions
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Exhibit B
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Assignment and Assumption of Lease Agreement
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Exhibit C
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Assignment and Bill of Sale
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Exhibit D
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Assignment Assumption of Permits and Contracts
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Exhibit E
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Assumption and Release Agreement
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Exhibit F
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Assignment and Assumption of Sublease
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Exhibit G
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Guaranty
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Schedule 1.1.4
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Contracts, Lease and Sublease
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Schedule 1.1.5
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Permits
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Schedule 1.2.6
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Excluded Personal Property
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Schedule 2.3
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Allocation of Purchase Price for Tax Purposes
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Schedule 6.5
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Third Party Consents
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Schedule 6.6
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Litigation
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Schedule 6.9
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Seller's Employees
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Schedule 6.10
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ERISA
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GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY
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BLACKWATER GEORGIA, L.L.C..
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| Mailing Address: | |
| P. O. Box 2406 | 660 LaBauve Drive |
| Savannah, GA 31402 | Westwego, LA 70094 |
| Attn: Executive Director | Attn: Chief Commercial Officer |
| Delivery Address: | |
| 2 Main Street | 660 LaBauve Drive |
| Garden City, GA 31408 | Westwego, LA 70094 |
| Attn: Executive Director | Attn: Chief Commercial Officer |
| LANDLORD: | |
| GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY | Signed, sealed and delivered |
| In the presence of: | |
| By: | _________________________________ |
| Steven Green | Witness |
| Chairman | |
| _________________________________ | |
| Notary Public | |
| My Commission expires: ______ | |
| ASSIGNOR: | |
| NUSTAR ENERGY L.P. | Signed, sealed and delivered |
| In the presence of: | |
| By: _______________________________ | _________________________________ |
| Witness | |
| Name: _____________________________ | |
| _________________________________ | |
| Title: ______________________________ | Notary Public |
| My Commission expires: ______ | |
| ASSIGNEE: | |
| BLACKWATER GEORGIA, L.L.C. | Signed, sealed and delivered |
| In the presence of: | |
| By: _______________________________ | _________________________________ |
| Witness | |
| Name: _____________________________ | |
| _________________________________ | |
| Title: ______________________________ | Notary Public |
| My Commission expires: ______ |
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“SELLER”
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“PURCHASER”
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NUSTAR TERMINALS OPERATIONS PARTNERSHIP L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership
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BLACKWATER GEORGIA, L.L.C. |
| By: Blackwater Midstream Corp., its Manager | |
| By: | By: |
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Michael H. Hoeltzel, Senior Vice President
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Dale Chatagnier, Chief Operating Officer
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(1)
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The permits listed inAttachment A to this Assignment ("Permits"); and
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(2)
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The Contracts.
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| SELLER: | |
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NUSTAR TERMINALS OPERATIONS PARTNERSHIP L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership
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| By: | |
| Michael H. Hoeltzel, Senior Vice President | |
| PURCHASER: | |
| BLACKWATER GEORGIA, L.L.C. | |
| By: | |
| Dale Chatagnier, Chief Operating Officer |
| SELLER: |
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NUSTAR TERMINALS OPERATIONS PARTNERSHIP L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership
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| By: |
| Michael H. Hoeltzel, Senior Vice President |
| PURCHASER: |
| BLACKWATER GEORGIA, L.L.C. |
| By: |
| Dale Chatagnier, Chief Operating Officer |
| Witness for Licensor: | CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. |
| _______________________________________ | By: ______________________________________________ |
| Print/Type Name: ________________________________ | |
| Print/Type Title: _________________________________ |
| Witness for Licensor: | NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
| _______________________________________ | By: ______________________________________________ |
| Print/Type Name: ________________________________ | |
| Print/Type Title: _________________________________ |
| Witness for Licensee: | GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY |
| _______________________________________ | By: ______________________________________________ |
| Print/Type Name: ________________________________ | |
| Print/Type Title: _________________________________ |
| Witness for NuStar: | NUSTAR TERMINALS OPERATIONS PARTNERSHIP L.P. |
| By: ______________________________________________ | |
| Print/Type Name: ________________________________ | |
| Print/Type Title: _________________________________ |
| Witness for Subtenant: | BLACKWATER GEORGIA, L.L.C. |
| By: ______________________________________________ | |
| Print/Type Name: ________________________________ | |
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NUSTAR TERMINALS OPERATIONS PARTNERSHIP L.P.
c/o NuStar Energy L.P.
2330 Loop 1604 W.
San Antonio, Texas 78248
Attn: Tommy Stuchell, Vice President
Phone: (210) 918-4369
Fax: (210) 918-3521
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Guarantor:
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BLACKWATER MIDSTREAM CORP.
660 Labauve Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
Attn: Dale Chatagnier, Chief Operating Officer
Phone: (504) 340-3000
Fax: (504) 340-9406
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Purchaser:
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BLACKWATER GEORGIA, L.L.C.
660 Labauve Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
Attn: Frank Marrocco, Chief Commercial Officer
Phone: (504) 340-3000
Fax: (504) 340-9406
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GUARANTOR:
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| BLACKWATER MIDSTREAM CORP. | |
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| Dale Chatagnier, Chief Operating Officer |
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Real Property and Barge Agreement (as amended), dated 9/5/1972, Grantor: Brunswick Port Authority, Grantee: Eastern Seaboard Petroleum Co.
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Lanier Dock License Agreement, dated 9/5/1972, Grantor: City of Brunswick Georgia; Glynn County; Brunswick Port Authority, Grantee: Eastern Seaboard Petroleum Co.
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Easement for Pipeline Agreement, dated 9/5/1972, Grantor: City of Brunswick Georgia; Glynn County; Brunswick Port Authority, Grantee: Eastern Seaboard Petroleum Co.
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Sublease (Wires/Pipes), dated 9/11/1997, Grantor: CSX Transportation, Inc., Grantee: Georgia Ports Authority, Licensee Support Terminal Services, Inc., Subtenant.
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Oil Transfer Agreement, dated 9/5/1972, Grantor: Brunswick Port Authority, Grantee: Eastern Seaboard Petroleum Co.
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Rate Agreement, dated 10/23/2002, Grantor: Georgia Ports Authority, Grantee: Support Terminals Operating Partnership, L.P.
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Real Property and Barge Dock Agreement between Brunswick Port Authority and Eastern Seaboard Petroleum Co., dated as of September 5, 1972. Assignability restrictions require written permission. Real property, improvements, construction of a barge dock south of Lanier Dock; 8/14/1984 - Assignment from Eastern Seaboard Petroleum to Steuart Petroleum Company; 9/19/1995 - Assignment from Steuart Petroleum Company to Support Terminals Operating Partnership, L.P.; By name change effective March 31, 2009, now NuStar Terminals Operations Partnership L.P.
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Lanier Dock License Agreement between City of Brunswick, Georgia; Glynn County; Brunswick Port Authority and Eastern Seaboard Petroleum Co., dated September 5, 1972. Assignability restrictions require written permission. Right to install, maintain, and operate upon Lanier Dock such pipelines, equipment, pumps and appurtenances as may be required for transfer of petroleum products; 8/14/1984 - Assignment from Eastern Seaboard Petroleum to Steuart Petroleum Company; 12/19/1995 - Assignment from Steuart Petroleum Company to Support Terminals Operating Partnership, L.P.; By name change effective March 31, 2008, now NuStar Terminals Operations Partnership L.P.
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Pipeline Agreement between City of Brunswick, Georgia; Glynn County; Brunswick Port Authority and Eastern Seaboard Petroleum Co., dated September 5, 1972. Assignability restrictions require written consent. Easement for pipeline between the southerly boundary of the RR to Lanier Dock; 8/14/1984 - Assignment from Eastern Seaboard Petroleum to Steuart Petroleum Company; 12/19/1995 - Assignment from Steuart Petroleum Company to Support Terminals Operating Partnership, L.P; By name change effective March 31, 2008, now NuStar Terminals Operations Partnership L.P.
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Sublease Agreement (Wires/Pipes) between CSX Transportation, Inc. and Georgia Ports Authority, Licensee Support Terminal Services, Inc., Subtenant dated September 11, 1997. Assignability restrictions require consent. Shall use premises solely for transmission of fuel oil and an electric control cable; by name change effective March 31, 2009, now NuStar Terminals Operations Partnership L.P.
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Oil Transfer Agreement between Brunswick Port Authority and Eastern Seaboard Petroleum Co., dated September 5, 1972. Assignability restrictions require written consent. Wharfage charge of $.01 per 42-gallon barrel with annual minimum payment equal to unloading 1,000,000 barrels of petroleum products for first 5 years; rate to change annually thereafter; $20.00 per day charge, or any fractional part thereof, for barged docked at barge terminal; 8/14/1984 - Assignment from Eastern Seaboard Petroleum to Steuart Petroleum Company; 12/19/1995 - Assignment from Steuart Petroleum Company to Support Terminals Operating Partnership, L.P.; By name change effective March 31, 2008, now NuStar Terminals Operations Partnership L.P.
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