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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001140361-24-037813
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20240819
FILED AS OF DATE:		20240819
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20240819

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES CORP.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001174169
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			A6
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-37946
		FILM NUMBER:		241221223

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		354 DAVIS ROAD
		CITY:			OAKVILLE
		STATE:			A6
		ZIP:			L6J2X1
		BUSINESS PHONE:		0000000000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		354 DAVIS ROAD
		CITY:			OAKVILLE
		STATE:			A6
		ZIP:			L6J2X1

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ALGONQUIN POWER INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020523
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      <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;">Washington, D.C. 20549</div>
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      <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the</div>
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      <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Securities Exchange Act of 1934</div>
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      <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Date: August 19, 2024</div>
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      <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Commission File Number:</font>&#160;<font style="font-weight: bold;">001-37946</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 24pt; font-weight: bold;">Algonquin Power &amp; Utilities Corp.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">(Translation of registrant&#8217;s name into English)</div>
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      <div style="text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.</div>
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      <div style="text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Form 20-F &#9744;&#160; &#160; Form 40-F &#9746;</div>
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      <div style="text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): &#9744;</div>
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      <div style="text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): &#9744;</div>
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      <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">The following exhibits are filed as part of this Form 6-K:</div>
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              <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Securities Purchase Agreement, dated August 9, 2024, by and among Algonquin Power &amp; Utilities Corp. and Altius Renewables, ULC</div>
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      <div style="text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
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              <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ALGONQUIN POWER &amp; UTILITIES CORP.</div>
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              <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Date: August 19, 2024</div>
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              <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">By:</div>
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              <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>/s/ Darren Myers</u></div>
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      <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT</div>
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      <div style="margin-left: 58.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt;">Algonquin Power &amp; Utilities Corp. (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">AQN</font>&#8221;)</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 58.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt;">354 Davis Road</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 58.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt;">August 9, 2024</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 58.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt;">The news release referenced herein was disseminated through the facilities of CNW Group (Cision) on August 9, 2024. A copy of the news release has
        also been filed under AQN&#8217;s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 58.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt;">On August 9, 2024, AQN announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Securities Purchase
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        L.P., for total consideration of up to US$2.5 billion excluding debt (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Transaction</font>&#8221;).</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 58.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt;">On August 10, 2023, AQN announced its intention to pursue a sale of its renewable energy business following a strategic review initiated with the
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 58.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt;">On August 9, 2024, as a result of a competitive sale process, AQN announced that it had entered into the Securities Purchase Agreement with the
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        and such units, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Purchased Interests</font>&#8221;) for total consideration of up to US$2.5 billion excluding debt, consisting of US$2.28 billion of cash at closing (subject to certain closing adjustments) and up to
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 58.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt;">The Securities Purchase Agreement provides for customary closing conditions in favour of each party, as applicable, related to, among other
        things, the truth of representations and warranties, the performance of covenants, the completion of certain pre-closing reorganization steps in order to, among other things, remove certain hydro assets from the Transaction perimeter, and the
        termination of certain indebtedness. The closing of the Transaction is also conditional on (i) the receipt of certain required regulatory approvals, including but not limited to under the <font style="font-style: italic;">Investment Canada Act</font>
        (Canada), the <font style="font-style: italic;">Competition Act</font> (Canada), the <font style="font-style: italic;">Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976</font> and the approval of the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Comission;
        and (ii) the provision of certain regulatory notices to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 58.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt;">The Securities Purchase Agreement provides for customary termination rights, including (i) in the event of a breach by either party (subject to
        customary cure provisions) that would result in any of the conditions to closing related to representations and warranties or performance of covenants not being satisfied; (ii) in the event that closing of the Transaction has not occurred within
        nine months of the date of the Securities Purchase Agreement, subject to certain extensions in the event that the only outstanding condition to be satisfied is approval from the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; (iii) in the event of any
        law or order that restrains, enjoins or otherwise prohibits the consummation of the Transaction; or (iv) in the event that the aggregate of costs, lost profits and lost property value related to any one or more casualty, eminent domain or
        condemnation proceeding equals an amount in excess of US$110,000,000.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 58.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt;">In the event the Securities Purchase Agreement is terminated by AQN in the event of a breach by the Purchaser that would result in any of the
        conditions to closing related to representations and warranties or performance of covenants not being satisfied, the Purchaser shall pay to AQN a termination fee of US$100,000,000.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 58.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt;">The Securities Purchase Agreement also provides for customary representations and warranties and interim period operating covenants for a
        transaction of this nature, as well as indemnification by AQN in connection with the consummation of the pre-closing reorganization, breach of covenants, certain tax matters and certain other retained matters.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 58.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt;">AQN expects the Transaction to close in the fourth quarter of 2024 or the first quarter of 2025 and to receive estimated cash proceeds of
        approximately US$1.6 billion (excluding the Earn Out) after repaying construction financing, and net of taxes, transaction fees and other closing adjustments.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 58.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt;">The foregoing description of the Transaction and the Securities Purchase Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its
        entirety by reference to the full text of the Securities Purchase Agreement, which will be available under AQN&#8217;s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">1</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">50</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Insurance</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">51</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">51</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">53</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">53</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Taxes</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">54</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 3.17</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Environmental Matters.</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">59</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Material Contracts.</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">59</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">62</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">FERC Representations</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">62</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 3.21</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">63</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Brokers</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">63</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Bank Accounts</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">63</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 3.24</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Indigenous Groups</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">64</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 3.25</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Credit Supports</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">64</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Exclusivity of Representations and Warranties</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">64</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">64</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Organization</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">64</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 4.2</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Authority</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">65</td>
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            <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;" rowspan="1">65 <br>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 4.4</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Financing</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">66</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 4.5</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Investment Intent</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">67</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 4.6</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Litigation</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">67</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 4.7</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Brokers</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">68</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 4.8</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Investment Funds</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">68</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 4.9</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Compliance with Laws</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">68</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 4.10</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Investment Canada Act</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">68</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 4.11</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Qualified Transferee; No Disqualified Transferee</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">68</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 4.12</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">CFIUS Foreign Person Status</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">68</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td colspan="3" style="vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
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        <tr>
          <td colspan="3" style="vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">ARTICLE V COVENANTS</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">69</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td colspan="3" style="vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
        </tr>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);"><br>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.1</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Conduct of Business Prior to the Closing</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">69</td>
        </tr>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><br>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.2</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Covenants Regarding Information</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">77</td>
        </tr>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);"><br>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.3</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Contact with Business Relations</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">78</div>
          </td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><br>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.4</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Confidentiality</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">78</div>
          </td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);"><br>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.5</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Regulatory Approvals; Consents.</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">79</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><br>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.6</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Public Announcements</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">82</td>
        </tr>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);"><br>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.7</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">R&amp;W Insurance Policy</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">83</div>
          </td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><br>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.8</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Pre-Closing Reorganization</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">83</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);"><br>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.9</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Pre-Closing Share Issuance and Acquisition.</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">83</div>
          </td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><br>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.10</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Disclosed Personal Information</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">84</div>
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          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.11</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Replacement of Credit Support Obligations</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">85</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><br>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.12</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Class B Guaranties; Tax Equity Financing Deliverables</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">87</div>
          </td>
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          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.13</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Tax Matters</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">88</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><br>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.14</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Name Change</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">96</div>
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          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.15</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Intercompany Arrangements</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">96</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><br>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.16</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Directors&#8217; and Officer&#8217;s Indemnification</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">97</div>
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          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.17</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Rightsizing Transactions</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">98</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><br>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.18</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted</font>]</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">98</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.19</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Redemption/Prepayment of Specified Funded Indebtedness</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">99</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.20</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Employee Matters</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">99</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.21</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">[Reserved]</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">100</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.22</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Financing</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">100</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.23</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Insurance</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">103</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.24</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Buyer Limited Guarantee</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">104</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.25</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Tax Equity Matters</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">104</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.26</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">[Reserved]</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">105</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.27</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted</font>]</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">105</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.28</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted</font>]</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">105</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Casualty and Condemnation</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">106</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.30</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted</font>]</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">107</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.31</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted</font>]</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">107</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.32</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Specified Projects</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">108</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.33</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">PTCs</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">108</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><br>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.34</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Retained Matters</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">108</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);"><br>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.35</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Buyout Transaction</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">108</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><br>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.36</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Cross-Currency Swaps</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">108</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.37</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted</font>]</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">109</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><br>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.38</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Business Cash Flow Statements</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">109</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);"><br>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.39</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Settlement of Construction Projects Claims</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">109</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
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            <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">ARTICLE VI CONDITIONS TO THE CLOSING</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">109</td>
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          <td colspan="3" style="vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 6.1</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">General Conditions</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">109</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 6.2</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Conditions to Obligations of Seller at the Closing</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">110</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 6.3</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Conditions to Obligations of Buyer at the Closing</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">110</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 6.4</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Frustration of Closing Conditions</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">111</td>
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          <td colspan="3" style="vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); font-size: 10pt;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
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          <td colspan="3" style="vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">ARTICLE VII INDEMNIFICATION</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">111</td>
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          <td colspan="3" style="vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); font-size: 10pt;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 7.1</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Indemnification by Seller</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">111</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 7.2</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Procedures</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">111</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 7.3</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Assignment of Claims</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">114</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">&#160;</td>
          <td nowrap="nowrap" style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 7.4</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Treatment of Certain Payments</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">114</td>
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          <td colspan="3" style="vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
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          <td colspan="3" style="vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">ARTICLE VIII TERMINATION</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">114</td>
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        <tr>
          <td colspan="3" style="vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 8.1</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Termination</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right;"><font style="font-size: 10pt;">114<br>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 8.2</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Effect of Termination</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">115</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 8.3</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Buyer Termination Fee</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">115</td>
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        <tr>
          <td colspan="3" style="vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
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        <tr>
          <td colspan="3" style="vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">ARTICLE IX MISCELLANEOUS</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">116</td>
        </tr>
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          <td colspan="3" style="vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;" rowspan="1">&#160;</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.1</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Non-Survival</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">116</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.2</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Buyer&#8217;s Investigation and Reliance</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">117</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.3</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Fees and Expenses</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">117</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.4</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Amendment and Modification</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">118</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.5</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Waiver; Extension</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">118</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">&#160;</td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.6</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Notices</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">118</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.7</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Interpretation</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">119</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.8</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">120</td>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Parties in Interest</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">120</td>
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    <div style="text-align: center;"> <font style="font-weight: bold;">TABLE OF CONTENTS<br>
        (Continued)</font></div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Governing Law</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">120</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Submission to Jurisdiction</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">121</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.12</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Disclosure Generally</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">122</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Assignment; Successors</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">122</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.14</div>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Specific Performance</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">122</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.15</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Currency</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">123</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.16</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Severability</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">123</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.17</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Waiver of Jury Trial</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">124</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.18</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Counterparts</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">124</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.19</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Electronic Signature</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">124</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.20</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Time of Essence</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">124</td>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Legal Representation</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">124</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.22</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">No Presumption Against Drafting Party</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">126</td>
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            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Section 9.23</div>
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          <td style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="margin-right: 54pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Further Assurances</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">126</td>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255); font-size: 10pt;" rowspan="1">Section 9.24</td>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Non-Recourse</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);" rowspan="1">126 <br>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Releases</div>
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          <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;" rowspan="1">127</td>
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    <div><u>Exhibits</u></div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Exhibit A</div>
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          <td style="width: 84.9%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Applicable Accounting Principles</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Exhibit B</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Reference Balance Sheet</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Project Expenditures Budget</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Exhibit D</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">[Reserved]</div>
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          <td style="width: 84.9%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Form of Transition Services Agreement</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Exhibit F</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Form of Class B Guaranty</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Exhibit G</div>
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          <td style="width: 84.9%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">[Reserved]</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Exhibit H</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Form of Amendments to Limited Liability Company Agreements</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Exhibit I</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Form of Bill of Sale or Assignment and Assumption Agreement</div>
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            <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Form of Earnout Agreement</div>
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    <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">This SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT, dated as of August 9, 2024 (this &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Agreement</font>&#8221;), is by and between Algonquin Power &amp; Utilities Corp., a corporation
      existing under the laws of Canada (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Seller</font>&#8221;), and Altius Renewables, ULC, an unlimited liability corporation incorporated under the laws of Alberta (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Buyer</font>&#8221;).</div>
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    <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">RECITALS</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">WHEREAS, Seller owns 100% of the issued and outstanding units (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Purchased Interests</font>&#8221;) of Algonquin Power Co., a trust existing under the laws of Ontario
      (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Company</font>&#8221;); and</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">WHEREAS, Seller wishes to sell to Buyer, and Buyer wishes to purchase from Seller, the Purchased Interests.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">AGREEMENT</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties agree as follows:</div>
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    <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE I</div>
    <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">DEFINITIONS</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 36pt;">Section 1.1<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;"> &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Certain Defined Terms</u>. For purposes of this Agreement:</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Action</font>&#8221; means any claim, action, suit, audit, investigation, inquiry, mediation, arbitration or proceeding by or before any Governmental Authority.</div>
    <div><br>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Adjustment Indebtedness</font>&#8221; means, as of the Measurement Time, without duplication (including with respect to any other purchase price adjustments contemplated
      herein), the principal amount, plus any related accrued and unpaid interest, fees and prepayment premiums or penalties, of: (i) Indebtedness of any member of the Consolidated Group and (ii) Indebtedness related to VWH, the EBR Project and the Red
      Lily Project calculated on a <font style="font-style: italic;">pro rata</font> basis in accordance with the Applicable Accounting Principles.&#160; Notwithstanding the foregoing, &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Adjustment Indebtedness</font>&#8221; does not
      include (A) any intercompany obligations solely between or among Seller, the Consolidated Group or with the Company Group, VWH, the EBR Project or the Red Lily Project, (B) the Intercompany Financing Agreement, (C) the Promissory Note by and between
      Algonquin Power (Canada) Holdings Inc. and Seller, dated as of July 16, 2023, as may be amended or modified from time to time, (D) Tax obligations (except as described in clause (vii) of the definition of &#8220;Indebtedness&#8221;), (E) trade payables and
      accrued expenses arising in the ordinary course of business reflected as current liabilities in Net Working Capital, (F) any amounts with respect to the Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount, (G) any Indebtedness attributable to the
      Blue Hill Project, (H) the Specified Funded Indebtedness, (I) obligations with respect to any undrawn and unpaid amounts under any letters of credit, performance bonds or guarantees that are released at Closing, (J) obligations under any interest
      rate, currency or other hedging agreement (including any energy or commodity hedging or offtake arrangements (other than forward Contracts with respect to the purchase of RECs in effect as of the date hereof and made available to Buyer)) to the
      extent reflected in the Seller Model, (K) any earned but unpaid compensation (including salary, bonuses and paid time off) for any period prior to the Closing or that becomes earned or otherwise due as a result of the occurrence of the Closing, (L)
      any Indebtedness arising under any Contract entered into by any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group that Buyer has approved in writing between the date hereof and the Measurement Time, (M) Indebtedness in the form
      of tracking account balances that are reflected in the Seller Model, <u>provided</u>, that, if, as of the Measurement Time, (x) the actual tracking account balances are, in the aggregate, less than the amount set forth on <u>Schedule 1.1-AI(M)</u>
      of the Disclosure Schedules, then the Adjustment Indebtedness shall be decreased dollar-for-dollar by the amount of such difference or (y) the actual tracking account balances are, in the aggregate, greater than the amount set forth on <u>Schedule
        1.1-AI(M)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, then the Adjustment Indebtedness shall be increased dollar-for-dollar by the amount of such difference, (N) any obligations to pay the deferred purchase price of property or services and any &#8220;earn-out&#8221;
      payments or other contingent payments, in each case, to the extent included in the Seller Model and listed on <u>Schedule 1.1-AI(N)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, and (O) any Indebtedness expressly contemplated by (and incurred pursuant to the
      applicable terms of this Agreement in connection with) the Operating Project CapEx Budget and reflected as current liabilities in Net Working Capital.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Acceptable Banks</font>&#8221; means, collectively, Banco Santander, S.A., Bank Of Montreal, BMO Capital Markets Corp., Mizuho Bank, Ltd., MUFG Bank, Ltd., National Bank
      of Canada and The Bank Of Nova Scotia.</div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Affiliate</font>&#8221; means, 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, such first Person, <u>provided</u>, that with respect to Buyer, prior to Closing, &#8220;Affiliate&#8221; shall not include the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Ancillary Agreements</font>&#8221; means the Transition Services Agreement and the Earnout Agreement.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Applicable Accounting Principles</font>&#8221; means the accounting principles, practices, assumptions, conventions, methods and policies as set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Base Purchase Price</font>&#8221; means $2,280,000,000.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Blue Hill Project</font>&#8221; means the wind-powered, electric generation facility with a capacity of approximately 177 MW located near the town of Herbert in
      Saskatchewan, Canada.</div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Business Day</font>&#8221; means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or any other day on which the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is closed or on which banks are
      generally not open for business in the City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.</div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Buyer Limited Guarantee</font>&#8221; means the guarantee issued by Buyer Parent as of the date hereof.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Buyer Material Adverse Effect</font>&#8221; means any event, change, occurrence or effect that would prevent, materially delay or materially impede the performance by
      Buyer of its obligations under this Agreement or the consummation by Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Buyer Parent</font>&#8221; means LS Power Equity Partners Renewable V AIV, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Carvers Creek Holdco</font>&#8221; means Carvers Creek Holdco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">
      <div style="text-align: left;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Definition in Respect of Tax Equity Funding Mechanics</font>]</div>
    </div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Carvers Creek Project</font>&#8221; means the integrated solar-powered, electric generation project with an expected capacity of approximately 150 MW located in Gloucester
      County, Virginia.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount</font>&#8221; [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Tax Equity Funding Mechanics</font>].</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Carvers Creek Tax Equity Documents</font>&#8221; means those Tax Equity Documents listed under the heading &#8220;Carvers Creek&#8221; on <u>Schedule </u><u>1.1-TED</u> of the
      Disclosure Schedules.</div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Cash</font>&#8221; means, as of the Measurement Time, calculated in accordance with the Applicable Accounting Principles, the lesser of (i) the sum of all cash, cash
      equivalents and marketable securities held by the Consolidated Group, VWH, the Blue Hill Project, the EBR Project and the Red Lily Project, including (a) all outstanding security, customer or other deposits that, in each case, have been posted by a
      member of the Consolidated Group, VWH, the Blue Hill Project, the EBR Project and the Red Lily Project and (b) all uncashed and uncleared checks, drafts and wires received by the Consolidated Group, VWH, the Blue Hill Project, the EBR Project and the
      Red Lily Project and (ii) $95,000,000.&#160; For the avoidance of doubt, (w) Cash associated with VWH, the Blue Hill Project, the EBR Project and the Red Lily Project shall be calculated on a <font style="font-style: italic;">pro rata</font> basis in
      accordance with the Applicable Accounting Principles, (x) any cash collateral associated with project loans shall be used to offset the payoff of any such project loans at the Closing, <u>provided</u>, that any such cash collateral so used shall be
      excluded from &#8220;Cash&#8221; hereunder, (y) Cash associated with each Tax Equity Company shall be calculated on the basis of the cash allocations between&#160; the applicable Tax Equity Investor and the applicable member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled
      Joint Ventures Group in accordance with the Applicable Accounting Principles and (z) the EPC Dispute Reserve Amount shall be excluded from Cash.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Class A Member</font>&#8221; has the meaning set forth in the applicable agreement set forth on <u>Schedule 5.12</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Class B Member</font>&#8221; has the meaning set forth in the applicable agreement set forth on <u>Schedule 5.12</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Clearview Project</font>&#8221; means the integrated solar-powered, electric generation project with an expected capacity of approximately 144 MW located in Champaign
      County, Ohio.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Clearview Tax Equity Amount</font>&#8221; means the amount set forth on <u>Schedule 1.1-CTEA</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Closing Certificate</font>&#8221; means any certificate or other instrument contemplated by or delivered in connection with this Agreement (other than the Ancillary
      Agreements).</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Code</font>&#8221; means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Company Group</font>&#8221; means, collectively, the Company, the Controlled Joint Ventures and each of their respective Subsidiaries; <u>provided</u>, that &#8220;Company
      Group&#8221; shall not include the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures and their respective Subsidiaries.</div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Competition Act</font>&#8221; means the <font style="font-style: italic;">Competition Act</font> (Canada), as amended, and includes the regulations promulgated
      thereunder.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Competition Act Clearance</font>&#8221; means that, in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, either: (i) the applicable waiting period under
      subsection 123(1) of the Competition Act shall have expired or have been waived in accordance with subsection 123(2) of the Competition Act or the obligation to provide a pre-merger notification in accordance with Part IX of the Competition Act shall
      have been waived in accordance with paragraph 113(c) of the Competition Act; or (ii) the Commissioner shall have issued an Advance Ruling Certificate under Section 102 of the Competition Act in respect of the transactions contemplated by this
      Agreement.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Confidentiality Agreement</font>&#8221; means that certain Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, dated as of November 20, 2023, by and between Algonquin Power
      &amp; Utilities Corp. and LS Power Equity Advisors, LLC, as may be amended or otherwise modified from time to time.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Consolidated Group</font>&#8221; means the Company and any other Person whose financial statements are required, as at the applicable time, to be consolidated with the
      Company&#8217;s financial statements consistent with the accounting practices, principles, and methodologies as were used in the preparation of the Business Financial Statements, which, as of the date hereof, include those Persons set forth on <u>Schedule
        1.1(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold;">&#8220;Construction Costs</font>&#8221; means, with respect to the Construction Projects, without duplication, any costs or Liabilities with respect to (a) interconnection of
      such Construction Projects (including the studies, permitting, construction, start-up and testing in respect thereof), (b) development or similar fees, (c) module supply, (d) development, engineering, procurement (including in respect of an initial
      set of spares and consumables), construction, start-up, testing and other activities to achieve Final Completion and (e) land acquisition (such activities described in the foregoing clause (a), clause (c), clause (d) and clause (e), &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Construction</font>&#8221;), in each case (to the extent applicable), net of any delay liquidated damages payable by any Person to the Project Company with respect to such Construction Project prior to the Measurement Date.&#160;
      For the avoidance of doubt, Construction Costs shall not include any Liabilities incurred in connection with the operation of a Construction Project from and after the achievement by such Construction Project of Final Completion.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount</font>&#8221; means, without duplication, with respect to the Construction Projects, an amount equal to the aggregate
      amount of any (a) Construction Costs, <u>plus</u> (b) any other Liabilities to third parties associated with Construction, <u>plus</u> (c) to the extent not included in clause (a) or (b) above, subject to <u>Section 5.27</u>, any and all
      expenditures of Buyer or its Affiliates made in connection with the Construction of the Construction Projects, in each case, calculated for each Construction Project as of its applicable date of Final Completion and in accordance with the Applicable
      Accounting Principles.&#160; For the avoidance of doubt, any intercompany obligations between the any member of the Company Group that directly owns any Construction Projects, on the one hand, and any other member of the Company Group, on the other hand,
      shall be excluded from the calculation of the Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount.</div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold;">&#8220;Construction Projects</font>&#8221; means, as of the date hereof, the Projects set forth on <u>Schedule 1.1(c)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Contract</font>&#8221; shall mean any legally binding lease, mortgage, security contract, contract, binding offer, license, arrangement, option, instrument or other
      agreement, other than a Permit or Employee Plan.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Control</font>&#8221; means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether
      through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise, and the terms &#8220;Controlled&#8221; and &#8220;Controlling&#8221; have meanings correlative thereto.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Controlled Affiliates</font>&#8221; means, in respect of Buyer, (a) Buyer Parent and (b) any Person which is Controlled by Buyer Parent and in which Buyer Parent owns 50%
      or more of the economic and voting interests.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Controlled Joint Ventures</font>&#8221; means the entities set forth on <u>Schedule 1.1(d)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Conversion Rate</font>&#8221; means (a) with respect to any calculation to be undertaken in respect of the calculation of the Estimated Purchase Price or any of its
      constituent components, the prevailing U.S. Dollar to Canadian Dollar exchange rate in effect as published by the Bank of Canada for the Business Day that is five Business Days prior to the Closing Date, (b) with respect to any calculation to be
      undertaken in respect of the calculation of any adjustment to the Estimated Purchase Price or any of its constituent components as contemplated by <u>Section 2.3</u> (other than (i) the amount of the Existing Company Notes or (ii) with respect to
      the adjustment in <u>Section 2.3(i)</u>), the prevailing U.S. Dollar to Canadian Dollar exchange rate in effect as published by the Bank of Canada for the Closing Date, (c) with respect to any calculation to be undertaken in respect of the
      calculation of any adjustment to the amount of the Existing Company Notes, if there is a currency hedge rate set forth in such Existing Company Note, then such currency hedge rate in effect for the Business Day at the applicable time; otherwise, the
      prevailing U.S. Dollar to Canadian Dollar exchange rate in effect as published by the Bank of Canada for the Business Day immediately prior to the ECN Redemption Date and (d) with respect to any other calculation not included in clauses (a) through
      (c) above, the prevailing U.S. Dollar to Canadian Dollar exchange rate in effect as published by the Bank of Canada for the Business Day prior to the date such calculation is undertaken.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Debt Commitment Letter</font>&#8221; means that certain debt commitment letter dated as of the date hereof, including all annexes, exhibits and other attachments thereto
      and all related fee letters dated as of the date hereof between the Financing Entities and Buyer.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Development Projects</font>&#8221; mean any Projects that are not Construction Projects or Operating Projects.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Development Projects Adjustment Amount</font>&#8221; means the aggregate amount across all Development Projects calculated, with respect to each Development Project, as
      the difference, which may be positive or negative, of (a) the aggregate of all costs budgeted on the Development Projects Budget with respect to such Development Project, <u>minus</u> (b) the aggregate of all costs paid with respect to such
      Development Project, in each case, during the period commencing on the date hereof and ending on (and including) the earlier of (i) the Closing Date and (ii) December 31, 2024 (with the budgeted amounts for the month including such period ending date
      prorated based on the number of days expired in such month prior to and excluding the day on which such period ends).</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Development Projects Budget</font>&#8221; means a budget relating to the development of the Development Projects for the period of time between the date of this Agreement
      and the Locked Box Date and attached hereto as <u>Exhibit C-1</u>, as the same may be modified from time to time in accordance with <u>Section 5.1(d)</u>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Development Projects Credit Amount</font>&#8221; means the amount set forth on <u>Schedule 1.1-DPCA </u>of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount</font>&#8221; means, if the Closing Date has not occurred on or prior to December 31, 2024, the aggregate amount
      of all costs and expenses paid with respect to the Development Projects to the extent contemplated in the Development Projects Budget or otherwise approved by Buyer in writing (including, without limitation, for purposes of development, construction
      and/or operation thereof or in connection with any operating or capital expenditures required by any Subsidiaries, Controlled Joint Ventures or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures) during the period commencing on January 1, 2025 and ending on the
      Measurement Time.&#160; For avoidance of doubt, any costs or expenses paid with respect to the Development Projects that are not contemplated in the Development Projects Budget or otherwise approved in writing by Buyer hereunder shall not be included in
      the Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount for any purpose hereof or otherwise result in any adjustment to the Purchase Price hereunder.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">"<font style="font-weight: bold;">Disclosure Schedules</font>&#8221; means the schedules setting forth certain disclosures of Seller, or qualifications or exceptions to Seller&#8217;s representations or
      warranties set forth in <u>Article III</u>, which schedules are delivered simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Earnout Agreement</font>&#8221; means the Earnout Agreement in the form of <u>Exhibit </u> hereto.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Easement Real Property</font>&#8221; means all real property in which a member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group holds an Easement, including
      buildings, structures and improvements owned by such member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group and located thereon, fixtures owned by the Seller and contained therein and appurtenances thereto.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Easements</font>&#8221; means all easements, rights-of-way, servitudes, surface use rights, rights of use, rights of way and similar rights.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">EBR Project</font>&#8221; means the wind-powered, electric generation facility with a capacity of approximately 24 MW located in Quebec, Canada.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">ECN Redemption Date</font>&#8221; means the date on which the Existing Company Notes are to be redeemed as indicated in the notice delivered by the Company in accordance
      with <u>Section 5.19</u>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Encumbrance</font>&#8221; means any charge, claim, mortgage, lien, license, option, pledge, hypothec, security interest, restrictive covenants, options, rights of first
      refusal or offer, title defects or other encumbrances (including any conditional sale or title retention agreement, any lease in the nature thereof, any profits interest, earn-out right or similar right) or restrictions (including on transfer) of any
      kind (not including any license of Intellectual Property).</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Environmental Attributes</font>&#8221; means any and all credits, benefits, emissions reductions, offsets, attributes and allowances of any kind (including all RECs),
      howsoever entitled, attributable to a Project or the electric energy, capacity or other generator-based products produced therefrom, including (a) any avoided emissions of pollutants to the air, soil or water, such as sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides
      and carbon monoxide, and any rights related thereto, (b) any avoided emissions of methane, carbon dioxide and other &#8220;greenhouse gases&#8221; that have been determined by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change or any other
      governmental, quasi- governmental or non-governmental agency or body to contribute to the actual or potential threat of altering the Earth&#8217;s climate by trapping heat in the atmosphere, and any rights related thereto, (c) any reporting rights relating
      to the reduction of &#8220;greenhouse gases&#8221; under Section 1605(b) of the National Energy Policy Act of 1992 or under any other federal, state, provincial, local or foreign law, rule or regulation related to the reduction of air pollutants or &#8220;greenhouse
      gases&#8221; or the trading of emissions or emissions credits, including so-called &#8220;green tags&#8221; or &#8220;green certificates,&#8221; and (d) any credits, certificates or similar instruments issued pursuant to a federal, state or provincial renewable portfolio standard
      or analogous program.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Environmental Laws</font>&#8221; means any Laws of any Governmental Authority relating to pollution or protection of the environment, natural resources or to human health
      or safety (in the case of human health or safety, as it relates to exposure to Hazardous Materials).</div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Environmental Permits</font>&#8221; means all Permits under any Environmental Law.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">EPC Dispute Reserve Account</font>&#8221; means the account that holds the funds consisting of the EPC Dispute Reserve Amount.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">EPC Dispute Reserve Amount</font>&#8221; means [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211;</font> <font style="font-style: italic;">Negotiations





        with Third Party</font>].</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Equity Commitment Letter</font>&#8221; means that certain executed equity commitment letter dated as of the date hereof between Buyer Parent and Buyer.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Equity Interests</font>&#8221; means: (a) any partnership interests; (b) any membership interests or units; (c) any shares of capital stock; (d) any other interest or
      participation that confers on a Person the right to receive a share of the profits and losses of, or distribution of assets of, the issuing entity; (e) beneficial interests or units in trusts; (f) preemptive or other outstanding rights,
      subscriptions, options, warrants, stock appreciation rights, redemption rights, repurchase rights, convertible, exercisable, or exchangeable securities (including convertible debt securities) or other binding arrangements or agreements relating to
      issued or unissued equity or ownership interests or any other securities or obligations convertible or exchangeable into or exercisable for, or giving or entitling any Person to purchase or otherwise acquire any interests described in the foregoing <u>clauses















        (a)</u> through <u>(e)</u>; (g) any other equity securities or any other securities or obligations convertible or exchangeable into or exercisable for, or giving any Person a right to subscribe for or acquire, any Equity Interests of any other
      Person, and any securities evidencing such right; or (h) any other interest classified pursuant to applicable Law as an equity security of a Person.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">ERCOT</font>&#8221; means the Electric Reliability Council of Texas Inc. or any successor thereof.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">ERCOT Protocols</font>&#8221; means the document adopted by ERCOT, including any attachments or exhibits referenced therein, as amended from time to time, that contains
      the scheduling, operating, planning, reliability, and settlement (including registration) policies, rules, guidelines, procedures, standards, and criteria of ERCOT.&#160; The version of the ERCOT Protocols in effect at the time of the performance or
      non-performance of an action shall govern with respect to that action.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">ERISA</font>&#8221; means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">ERISA Affiliate</font>&#8221; means any person that for purposes of Title IV of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code would be deemed at any relevant time to be a single
      employer or otherwise aggregated with the Company under Section 414(b), (c), (m) or (o) of the Code or Section 4001 of ERISA.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Estimated Purchase Price</font>&#8221; means (i) the Base Purchase Price, <u>plus</u> (ii) the Estimated Cash, <u>plus</u> (iii) the Estimated Net Working Capital
      Adjustment, <u>minus</u> (iv) the Estimated Adjustment Indebtedness, <u>minus</u> (v) the Estimated Specified Funded Indebtedness, <u>minus</u> (vi) the Estimated Transaction Expenses, if any, <u>minus</u> (vii) the Estimated Construction
      Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount, if any, <u>minus</u>, as applicable (viii) the Estimated Development Projects Adjustment Amount, <u>plus</u> (ix) the Estimated Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount, <u>minus</u> (x) the Clearview Tax Equity
      Amount, <u>minus</u> (xi) [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted - Commercially Sensitive Information - Negotiations with Third Party</font>] <u>minus</u> (xii) the Estimated Leakage Amount, if any, <u>plus</u> (xiii) the Estimated Locked Box
      Period Development Expenditures Amount, if any, <u>plus</u> (xiv) the Estimated Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount, if any, <u>minus</u> (xv) the Development Projects Credit Amount, <u>minus</u> (xvi) the Estimated Heller RNG
      Sale-Leaseback Amount, <u>minus</u> (xvii) the Norswiss Tax Equity Amount, <u>minus</u> (xviii) the Estimated Property Tax Amount.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">EWG</font>&#8221; means an &#8220;exempt wholesale generator,&#8221; as such term is defined in Section 1262(6) of PUHCA, 42 U.S.C. &#167; 16451(6), and the FERC&#8217;s regulations at 18 C.F.R.
      &#167;&#167; 366.1 and 366.7.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Existing Company Notes</font>&#8221; means, collectively, (a) the 4.09% Senior Unsecured Debentures due February 17, 2027, (b) the 4.60% Senior Unsecured Debentures due
      January 29, 2029 and (c) the 2.85% Senior Unsecured Debentures due July 15, 2031.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">FCC Radio License Transfer</font>&#8221; means the application to the Federal Communications Commission for the transfer of the radio licenses held as of the date hereof
      with respect to the Sandy Ridge I Project and the Sanger Project.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">FERC</font>&#8221; means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and its successors.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">FERC 203 Approval</font>&#8221; means authorization of FERC under Section 203 of the FPA, as amended, including the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, for the
      transactions contemplated by this Agreement that has been issued and is in full force and effect.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Final Completion</font>&#8221; means the date on which a Construction Project has achieved &#8220;final completion&#8221; (howsoever denominated) under its material engineering
      procurement and/or construction Contracts or offtake Contracts, all claims, disputes and other Actions associated therewith have been fully and finally resolved, all punch-list work has been completed and all Encumbrances claimed by any Person
      arising from construction work on such Construction Project have been waived or released.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Final Determination</font>&#8221; means a determination made by a Governmental Authority (including pursuant to a settlement) where all rights to object to or appeal from
      the determination (including any right to obtain relief under a competent authority or similar process) have been exhausted or have expired.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Financing</font>&#8221; means, collectively, the Debt Financing and the Equity Financing.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Financing Entities</font>&#8221; shall mean the parties to the Debt Commitment Letter (other than Buyer) and any joinder agreements, indentures or credit agreements
      relating thereto.</div>
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    </div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Financing Proceeding</font>&#8221; means any Action involving the Financing Entities or any of their Affiliates arising out of, or relating to, the transactions
      contemplated hereby, any commitment to provide the Debt Financing or the performance of services thereunder.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">FPA</font>&#8221; means the Federal Power Act of 1920, as amended, and all rules and regulations adopted thereunder.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Fraud</font>&#8221; means, with respect to any Person, actual and intentional (and not constructive) misrepresentation of a fact by such Person with respect to the making
      of the representations and warranties in <u>Article III</u> or <u>Article IV</u> (as applicable) or in a Closing Certificate (in each case, as qualified by the Disclosure Schedules set forth in <u>Article III</u> or <u>Article IV</u>) with the
      actual knowledge (as opposed to imputed or constructive knowledge or knowledge that could have been obtained after inquiry, or recklessness or negligence) of such Person that such representation was false when made and that was made with the specific
      intent to induce the Person to whom such representation was made (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Recipient</font>&#8221;) to enter into or consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and upon which the Recipient has reasonably relied
      to its detriment; <u>provided</u>, that, in each case, such Fraud shall only be deemed to exist if Seller (or Buyer, in the case of <u>Article IV</u>) had actual knowledge (as opposed to having imputed or constructive knowledge or knowledge that
      could have been obtained after inquiry) that the representations and warranties made by such Person pursuant to, (a) in the case of Seller, <u>Article III</u> (as qualified by the Disclosure Schedules as set forth in <u>Article III</u>) or in a
      Closing Certificate or (b) in the case of Buyer, <u>Article IV</u> (as qualified by the Disclosure Schedules as set forth in <u>Article III</u>) or in a Closing Certificate were false when made, with the specific intention that the Recipient rely
      thereon to their detriment; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that &#8220;Fraud&#8221; does not include equitable fraud, promissory fraud, unfair dealings fraud or any fraud based on negligence or recklessness.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">FUCO</font>&#8221; means &#8220;foreign utility company&#8221; as such term is defined in Section 1262(6) of PUHCA, 42 U.S.C. &#167; 16451(6), and the FERC&#8217;s regulations at 18 C.F.R. &#167;&#167;
      366.1 and 366.7.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">GAAP</font>&#8221; means United States generally accepted accounting principles as in effect from time to time.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Governmental Authority</font>&#8221; means any Canadian, United States or non-U.S., and non-Canadian national, federal, provincial, territorial, state, municipal or local
      governmental, regulatory or administrative authority, agency, board, tribunal, branch, division or commission or any judicial or arbitral body of competent jurisdiction, in each case, and any successor thereto and including NERC, FERC, PJM, ERCOT,
      the Midwest Independent System Operator, the California Independent System Operator, NYISO and the IESO.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Hazardous Materials</font>&#8221; means any material, substance, waste, pollutant, contaminant or chemical that is regulated under, or defined, listed, characterized,
      designated or classified as a pollutant, contaminant, hazardous, toxic or radioactive under or pursuant to, any Environmental Law, including any petroleum or any derivative or byproduct thereof, asbestos, or asbestos containing material, per- and
      polyfluoroalkyl substances or polychlorinated biphenyls.</div>
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    </div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Heller RNG Project</font>&#8221; means the biogas production facility with a capacity of approximately 90 MMBtu/d located in Alma Center, Wisconsin.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Heller RNG Sale-Leaseback Amount</font>&#8221; [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211;
        Information Related to Operational Matter of a Project</font>].</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Identified Spares</font>&#8221; means those certain spare parts for Vestas V110 wind turbines constituting 3 sets of nacelles, hubs and blade sets, as more particularly
      described on Schedule 1.1-IS of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">IESO</font>&#8221; means the Independent Electricity System Operator of the Province of Ontario.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Income Tax</font>&#8221; means any U.S. or Canadian federal, provincial, state or local income Tax or other Tax based on, or determined by reference to, profits, net
      profits, net income, or other similar measures (together, in each case, with any interest, penalties or additions with respect thereto, but excluding, in each case, for the avoidance of doubt, any Transfer Taxes, ad valorem, property, gross receipts,
      excise, sales, use, goods and services, severance, production, utility, or other similar Taxes).</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Indebtedness</font>&#8221; means: (i) indebtedness for borrowed money; (ii) indebtedness evidenced by any note, bond, debenture or other debt security; (iii) reimbursement
      obligations under letters of credit or performance bonds, in each case, only to the extent drawn; (iv) any obligations to pay the deferred purchase price of property or services (including &#8220;earn-out&#8221; payments or other contingent payments) including
      under any conditional sale or title retention agreement, except trade accounts payable and other liabilities arising in the ordinary course of business included in the calculation of Net Working Capital as a liability; (v) net settlement amounts
      under any derivative or hedging arrangements (including any swap, collar, cap or other Contract with the principal purpose of benefitting from, reducing or eliminating interest rate, foreign currency or commodity price fluctuation risk), <u>provided</u>,
      that such derivative or hedging arrangements shall not be deemed to be &#8220;settled&#8221; by virtue of the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereunder; (vi) any finance lease obligations; (vii) any unfunded or underfunded Liabilities pursuant to
      any pension, retirement or nonqualified deferred compensation plan or arrangement, any contributions (other than an employee contribution) required to be made under any Employee Plan that contains a cash or deferred arrangement intended to qualify
      under Section 401(k) of the Code for any periods prior to the Closing that have not been remitted to such plan prior to the Closing, any unpaid severance obligations with respect to any employee terminated prior to the Closing, and any earned but
      unpaid compensation (including salary, bonuses and paid time off) for any period prior to the Closing or that becomes earned or otherwise due as a result of the occurrence of the Closing, in each case, together with the employer portion of any
      payroll, employment or similar Taxes, if any, associated therewith, and calculated in accordance with the Applicable Accounting Principles; (viii) indebtedness in the form of tracking account balances; and (ix) any obligation in the nature of a
      guarantee of any of the foregoing.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Indigenous Group</font>&#8221; means any Band (as such term is defined in the <font style="font-style: italic;">Indian Act</font> (Canada)), First Nation, Inuit people,
      M&#233;tis person or people, aboriginal person or people, native person or people, indigenous people, any Person or group asserting or otherwise claiming an aboriginal or treaty right, including aboriginal title or any other aboriginal interest, and any
      Person or group representing, or purporting to represent, any of the foregoing.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Intellectual Property</font>&#8221; means: (a) trademarks and service marks, and registrations and applications therefor; (b) patents and patent applications; (c)
      copyrights, and registrations and applications therefor, (d) industrial designs, and registrations and applications therefor; and (e) trade secrets.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Intercompany Financing Agreement</font>&#8221; means that certain Financing Agreement, dated as of November 23, 2022, by and among Algonquin Power &amp; Utilities Corp.,
      Liberty Utilities Co. and Algonquin Power Co., as may be amended or otherwise modified from time to time.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">International Trade Laws</font>&#8221; means all applicable (i) U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations, including but not limited to the United States
      Export Administration Act, International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, and their implementing Export Administration Regulations, the Arms Export Control Act and its implementing International Traffic in Arms
      Regulations, the <font style="font-style: italic;">Export and Import Permits Act </font>(Canada) and any regulations thereunder, and the <font style="font-style: italic;">Defence Production Act </font>(Canada) and any regulations thereunder; (ii)
      U.S. and non-U.S. laws, regulations or restrictive measures relating to economic or trade sanctions or embargoes, including those administered or enforced by the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">OFAC</font>&#8221;), the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Global Affairs Canada, Public Safety Canada, or any other relevant governmental authority; and (iii) anti-boycott regulations (including those administered by
      the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Treasury), U.S. and non-U.S. laws, statutes, rules, regulations, judgments, orders (including executive orders), decrees or restrictive measures relating to economic, financial or trade
      sanctions, export control or anti-boycott measures administered, enacted or enforced by a relevant Sanctions Authority, as well as applicable customs laws.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Investment Canada Act</font>&#8221; means the <font style="font-style: italic;">Investment Canada Act</font> (Canada), as amended, and includes the regulations
      promulgated thereunder.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Investment Canada Act Approval</font>&#8221; means, in respect of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, that Buyer shall have received written evidence from the
      responsible Minister under the Investment Canada Act that the Minister is satisfied, or the responsible Minister under the Investment Canada Act is deemed to be satisfied, that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are likely to be of net
      benefit to Canada pursuant to the Investment Canada Act.</div>
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    </div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">IRS</font>&#8221; means the Internal Revenue Service of the United States.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">ITC</font>&#8221; means the energy credits pursuant to section 48 and section 48E of the Code.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Joint Venture</font>&#8221; means the Controlled Joint Ventures, the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures and their respective Subsidiaries.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Key Project Document</font>&#8221; means any (a) material Contract that is related to the development, design, engineering, construction, equipment supply, maintenance,
      repowering, repair or operation of a Project or Project(s) <font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(including material warranty agreements and </font>performance guarantee agreements, operation and maintenance agreements and purchase orders or similar
      Contracts)<font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">,</font> (b) material Contract that is to effect a physical or financial sale, exchange or transfer of any output or attributes related to the output of a Project or Project(s), whether directly or
      indirectly, including any electricity, Environmental Attributes, capacity, ancillary services, resource adequacy or similar products (including, for purposes of this clause (b), any hedge, call, revenue put, swap, collar or option agreement as well
      as any forward capacity commitments assumed through auctions administered by NYISO, ISO-NE or PJM), (c) Contract that relates to interconnection, transmission, dispatch or marketing services or participation in markets related to the output or
      attributes of any Project, (d) Contract that is a common or shared facilities agreement, build-out agreement or non-interference agreement related to a Project or Project(s), (e) Contract that is for property tax abatement, property tax value
      limitation or &#8220;PILOT&#8221; agreement affecting a Project or Project(s) or the real property on which a Project or Project(s) are located, (f) Contract that is an interest rate or currency cap, swap, option or collar agreement or other derivative or
      hedging arrangement affecting any member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, (g) material Contract that is a Real Property Contract or (h) Contract that is an arrangement pursuant to which a Person provides &#8220;tax equity&#8221;
      financing for the benefit of a Project or Project(s) (including through the transfer of ITC or PTC) or affecting any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Knowledge of Seller</font>&#8221; means the actual (but not constructive or imputed) knowledge of each individual listed in <u>Schedule 1.1(e)</u> of the Disclosure
      Schedules after reasonable inquiry of each such individual&#8217;s direct reports.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Law</font>&#8221; means any statute, law, ordinance, regulation, rule, code, by-law, decree or Order of any Governmental Authority or any principle of common law or
      equity.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Leakage</font>&#8221; means, without duplication, the aggregate amount of all payments or transfers of cash, assets or properties (tangible or intangible) (which amount
      shall be the fair market value of such assets or properties) or any cost, expense, commitment or Liability incurred or made, directly or indirectly, by or from any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group during the
      Locked Box Period (if any) in connection with any of the following:</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; any dividend, distribution or other payment (whether in cash or in kind) declared, paid or made, or any repurchase, repayment, redemption or other return of capital, in each case, by any
      member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group to, or for the benefit of, Seller or any of its Related Parties (other than the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group), except for any payment satisfied by the
      issuance of units of the Company to Seller for which the Company has claimed or will be able to claim a deduction pursuant to subsection 104(6) of the Tax Act in respect of the issuance or the payment obligation to which the issuance relates;</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; any waiver, forgiveness, forbearance, discount, deferral or release of (i) any amount, obligation or Liability owed to, or for the benefit of, any member of the Company Group or the
      Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group by Seller or any of its Related Parties (other than the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group) or (ii) a claim against Seller or any of its Related Parties (other than the Company Group or the
      Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group);</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(c)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; </font>any lending or borrowing between any Person in the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group and Seller or
      any of its Related Parties (other than the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group) that is not repaid at or prior to the Closing;</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(d)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; </font>any payment or transfer, assignment, or surrender of assets, rights, or other benefits or rendering of services to, or
      for the benefit of, Seller or any of its Related Parties (other than the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group);</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(e)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>any obligation of Seller or any of its Related Parties (other than the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures
      Group) that is assumed, accrued, incurred, secured or guaranteed (or any indemnity given in respect thereof) by any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group;</div>
    <div><br>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(f)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; </font>the creation of any Encumbrance over any asset of any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures
      Group in favor of Seller or any of its Related Parties (other than the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group) that is not irrevocably and unconditionally released as of the Closing;</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(g)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>discharging, curing, resolving or remedying any breaches of or inaccuracies under this Agreement by Seller or any Related
      Person, including to compromise, resolve, or settle any claims, violations, or actions or to cure, remedy, resolve or correct any violation, breach or non-compliance of any applicable Law, Permit or Contract;</div>
    <div><br>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(h)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>without duplication of any adjustment to the Purchase Price contemplated in <u>Section 5.29</u>, any restoration or
      replacement of damaged or condemned property or pursuant to Section 5.29 if the Restoration Cost is greater than $22,000,000, but does not exceed $110,000,000, and an election is made to restore or replace such damaged or condemned property;</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(i)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; </font>any fees, costs, Taxes or other amounts payable or incurred by any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled
      Joint Ventures Group as a consequence of the matters referred to in clauses (a) through (h); or</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(j)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>any agreement or commitment to do any of the foregoing.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify;">Notwithstanding the foregoing, Leakage:</div>
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            <div>shall include any payments (1) made in respect of Specified Funded Indebtedness (provided that the payment of interest in respect of Specified Funded Indebtedness shall only be included as Leakage to the extent of interest accrued prior to
              the Measurement Time), (2) that would otherwise be included in the Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount, (3) that would otherwise constitute fees, costs or expenses under clause (a), (b) or (c) of the definition of Transaction
              Expenses, (4) [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Information Related to Employees</font>], (5) made or expenses incurred with respect to the Development
              Projects that are not otherwise Locked Box Period Development Expenditures, (6) [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Information Related to Operational Matter of a Project</font>],<font style="font-weight: bold;">&#160;</font>(7) any costs or expense incurred by any member of the Company Group upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by Schedule 5.35 of the Disclosure Schedules, (8) [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Information Related to Employees</font>] (9) made by the Company Group during the Locked Box Period to achieve the satisfaction of the condition set forth in Section 6.3(g).</div>
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            <div>shall not include (1) amounts, if any, contemplated in clause (c) of the definition of &#8220;Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount,&#8221; (2) amounts paid under the RNG Sale-Leaseback Documents, the RNG Partnership Flip Documents, the Shady Oaks II Tax
              Equity Documents, the Clearview Tax Equity Documents or the Carvers Creek Tax Equity Documents, (3) any <font style="font-style: italic;">bona fide</font> distributions made in connection with &#8220;tax equity&#8221; transactions in effect as of the
              date hereof, (4) [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted <font style="font-style: italic;">&#8211;</font> Commercially Sensitive Information <font style="font-style: italic;">&#8211;</font> Negotiations with
                Third Party</font>], (5) the Locked Box Period Development Expenditures Amount, (6) any payments required to be made to Seller by Buyer or the Company Group pursuant to <u>Section 5.33</u>, subject to the last sentence thereof or (7) any
              amount constituting Permitted Leakage; <u>provided</u>, that, in respect of payments made under clause (2) and (3) above, such payments are limited in nature to the remittance to Seller of tax equity proceeds funded by the applicable tax
              equity investor and ordinary course distributions to the class B investor (or ordinary course lease payments, as the case may be) in accordance with the applicable tax equity (or sale-leaseback, as the case may be) documentation (without
              giving effect to changes in cash allocations or indemnity).</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Leakage Amount</font>&#8221; means the aggregate amount of any Leakage (other than Permitted Leakage).</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Leased Real Property</font>&#8221; means all real property in which a member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group holds a leasehold or
      sub-leasehold interest, emphyteutic rights, license, or other occupancy right in real property other than a fee simple ownership interest or an Easement interest, including buildings, structures and improvements located thereon, fixtures contained
      therein and appurtenances thereto and Easements and other rights relating thereto.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Liabilities</font>&#8221; means all liabilities, Indebtedness, guarantees, assurances, commitments and other obligations of any kind, whether absolute, accrued, matured,
      contingent, known or unknown, fixed or otherwise, or whether due or to become due and including all costs and expenses that result from the foregoing.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">License Agreement</font>&#8221; means that certain License Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2017, by and between Algonquin Power &amp; Utilities Corp. and Algonquin
      Power Co., as may be amended or otherwise modified from time to time.</div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Locked Box Date</font>&#8221; means February 28, 2025.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Locked Box Period</font>&#8221; means the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on March 1, 2025 and ending at the Closing.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Locked Box Period Development Budget</font>&#8221; means that certain budget agreed by Seller and Buyer and attached as <u>Exhibit C</u> hereto with respect to operating
      and/or capital expenditures contemplated to be made by Seller for the benefit of the Development Projects during the Locked Box Period.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Locked Box Period Development Expenditures Amount</font>&#8221; means, if the Closing Date has not occurred on or prior to the Locked Box Date, the aggregate dollar amount
      of all Locked Box Period Development Expenditures.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Locked Box Period Development Expenditures</font>&#8221; means, if the Closing Date has not occurred on or prior to the Locked Box Date, to the extent contemplated in the
      Locked Box Period Development Budget or otherwise approved in writing by Buyer, any expenditures made (or caused to be made from sources other than a member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or proceeds of any
      Indebtedness raised thereby) by Seller during the Locked Box Period for the benefit of the Development Projects (including, without limitation, for purposes of development, construction and/or operation thereof or in connection with any operating or
      capital expenditures required by any Subsidiaries, Controlled Joint Ventures or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures).</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Loss</font>&#8221; or &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Losses</font>&#8221; means any and all losses, damages, Liabilities, deficiencies, claims, awards, assessments,
      judgments, penalties, Taxes, fines, interest, costs and expenses (including attorneys&#8217; fees, costs and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in investigating, preparing or defending the foregoing).</div>
    <div><br>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Material Adverse Effect</font>&#8221; means any event, change, occurrence or effect that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the business,
      assets, Liabilities, condition (financial or otherwise) or results of operations of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, taken as a whole; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that no event, change, occurrence or effect
      attributable to or resulting from any of the following, alone or in combination, shall be deemed to constitute, or be taken into account in determining whether there has been or would be, a Material Adverse Effect: (a) any changes in general economic
      or business conditions or in the financial, debt, banking, capital, credit or securities markets or in interest or exchange rates, in each case, in the United States, Canada or elsewhere in the world; (b) any changes developments generally affecting
      any of the industries or markets in which the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group operate, including any changes or developments in legal, political or regulatory conditions impacting any tax or other incentive programs for the
      renewable energy industry; (c) any changes or developments generally affecting the prices or supply and demand of commodities or supplies, including electric power, used in connection with the business of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint
      Ventures Group; (d) any actions required under this Agreement to obtain any approval or authorization under applicable Laws or Contracts for the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby; (e) any adoption, implementation, modification,
      repeal or other changes in any applicable Laws or Orders of any Governmental Authority (including any actions taken by any Governmental Authority in connection with any of the events set forth in clause (g), clause (h), clause (i) or clause (j) of
      this definition) or any changes in GAAP, or in the interpretations of any of the foregoing; (f) any failure by the Company to meet internal or published projections, forecasts or revenue or earnings predictions (<u>provided</u>, that the underlying
      causes thereof, to the extent not otherwise excluded by this definition, may be deemed to contribute to a Material Adverse Effect); (g) political, geopolitical, social or regulatory conditions, including any outbreak, continuation or escalation of
      any military conflict, declared or undeclared war, armed hostilities, civil unrest, public demonstrations or acts of foreign or domestic terrorism or sabotage (including hacking, ransomware or any other electronic attack other than if specifically
      directed at a member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group), or any escalation or worsening of any such foregoing conditions; (h) any natural or manmade disasters or calamities, weather conditions including hurricanes,
      floods, tornados, tsunamis, earthquakes and wild fires, cyber outages or other force majeure events, or any escalation or worsening of such foregoing conditions or any other regional, national or international calamity, crisis or emergency, whether
      or not caused by any Person; (i) any epidemic, pandemic or outbreak of disease, or any escalation or worsening of such foregoing conditions; (j) the announcement of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, including the initiation of
      litigation by any Person with respect to this Agreement and any termination of, reduction in or similar negative impact on relationships, contractual or otherwise, with any customers, suppliers, distributors, partners or employees of the Company
      Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group due to the announcement of this Agreement or the identity of the parties to this Agreement; (k) any action taken by Seller, or which Seller causes to be taken by any member of the Company Group or the
      Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, in each case, which is required by this Agreement (including, without limitation, actions with respect to the <font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[</font><font style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Redacted













        &#8211; Confidential Information</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">])</font></font>; or (l) any actions taken (or omitted to be taken) at the written request or with the written consent of Buyer (including,
      without limitation, pursuant to <u>Section 5.1</u>); <u>provided</u>, in the case of clause (a), clause (b), clause (c), clause (e), clause (g), clause (h) and clause (i), to the extent the impact of such event, change, occurrence or effect is not
      disproportionately adverse to the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, taken as a whole, as compared to other companies operating in the geographic markets and industries in which the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint
      Ventures Group conduct business (and <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that in such event, only the incremental disproportionate adverse impact shall be taken into account when determining whether there has been a &#8220;Material Adverse Effect&#8221;).</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">MBR Authority</font>&#8221; means an&#160; order issued by FERC pursuant to Section 205 of the FPA authorizing the sale at wholesale of electric energy, capacity and ancillary
      services at market-based rates, accepting a tariff providing for such sales, and granting such waivers and blanket authorizations as are customarily granted by FERC to a similarly situated company authorized to&#160; sell wholesale electric energy,
      capacity and ancillary services at market- based rates, including blanket authorization to issue securities and assume liabilities pursuant to Section 204 of the FPA and FERC&#8217;s regulations at 18 C.F.R. Part 34.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Measurement Time</font>&#8221; means (a) to the extent Closing is prior to 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on March 1, 2025, then 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on the Closing Date or
      (b) if the Closing is after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on March 1, 2025, then 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the Locked Box Date.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">MECP Notices</font>&#8221; means the notices to be given to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks pursuant to Condition W1(5) of the Amherst
      Island Wind Energy Project Renewable Energy Approval (Number 7123-9W9NH2) and Condition L1(5) of the Cornwall Solar Project Renewable Energy Approval (Number 3195-92JKTY) within 30 days of any name change required in connection with <u>Section
        5.1(i)</u>.</div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Name Change Notices</font>&#8221; means (a) the MECP Notices and (b) written requests for amendment of Ontario Energy Board Electricity Generation Licences EG-2013-0265
      and EG-2017-0120 issued to Cornwall Solar Inc. and Windlectric Inc., respectively, to update the licensee name to be made following any name change required in connection with <u>Section 5.1(i)</u>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">NERC</font>&#8221; means the North American Electric Reliability Corporation.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Net Working Capital</font>&#8221; means, as of the Measurement Time and without duplication, an amount (which may be positive or negative) equal to (i) the aggregate
      amount of the assets of the Consolidated Group, VWH, the EBR Project, the Red Lily Project and the Blue Hill Project that are included under the column titled &#8220;Net Working Capital&#8221; in <u>Exhibit B</u> (for the purpose of VWH, <u>Annex A</u> as set
      forth in <u>Exhibit A</u>), <u>minus</u> (ii) the aggregate amount of the liabilities of the Consolidated Group, VWH, the EBR Project, the Red Lily Project and the Blue Hill Project that are included under the column titled &#8220;Net Working Capital&#8221; in
      <u>Exhibit B</u> (for the purpose of VWH, <u>Annex A</u> as set forth in <u>Exhibit A</u>), in each case, calculated in accordance with the Applicable Accounting Principles.&#160; For the avoidance of doubt, (a) Net Working Capital associated with VWH,
      the Blue Hill Project, the EBR Project and the Red Lily Project shall be calculated on a <font style="font-style: italic;">pro rata</font> basis in accordance with the Applicable Accounting Principles and (b) Net Working Capital associated with each
      Tax Equity Company shall be calculated on the basis of the cash allocations between&#160; the applicable Tax Equity Investor and the applicable member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group in accordance with the Applicable Accounting
      Principles.&#160; Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no event shall &#8220;Net Working Capital&#8221; include any amounts with respect to Cash, Indebtedness, Transaction Expenses, Income Tax or Property Tax assets, Income Tax or Property Tax
      liabilities, the Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount or liabilities incurred and included in the calculation of the Development Projects Adjustment Amount.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Net Working Capital Adjustment</font>&#8221; means an amount, whether positive or negative, equal to Net Working Capital minus the Target Net Working Capital.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">New Market Solar Project</font>&#8221; means the solar, electric generation facility with a capacity of approximately 100 MW located in Highland County, Ohio.</div>
    <div><br>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Non</font>-<font style="font-weight: bold;">Controlled Joint Ventures</font>&#8221; means the entities set forth on <u>Schedule 1.1(g)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Non</font>-<font style="font-weight: bold;">Controlled Joint Ventures Group</font>&#8221; means the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures and their respective Subsidiaries.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Norswiss RNG Project</font>&#8221; means the biogas production facility with a capacity of approximately 270 MMBtu/d located in the Town of Barron, Wisconsin.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Norswiss Tax Equity Amount</font>&#8221; means the amount set forth on <u>Schedule 1.1-NTE </u>of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">NYISO</font>&#8221; means the New York Independent System Operator.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold;">&#8220;Operating Projects</font>&#8221; means, collectively, (i) as of the date hereof, the Projects set forth on <u>Schedule 1.1(h)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, and (ii)
      each Construction Project that achieves commercial operation prior to the Closing Date.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Operating Projects CapEx Budget</font>&#8221; means a budget in respect of capital expenditures associated with the ownership, operation, maintenance and repair of the
      Operating Projects for the period of time between the date hereof and the Closing Date and attached hereto as <u>Exhibit C-2</u>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold;">&#8220;Order&#8221;</font> means any order, directive, judgment, decree, injunction, decision, ruling, award, settlement, stipulation or writ of any Governmental Authority, in
      each case, other than a Permit.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Organizational Documents</font>&#8221; means, with respect to an entity, such entity&#8217;s (a) articles of organization, certificate of incorporation, certificate of
      formation, declaration of trust or similar document and (b) bylaws, limited liability company operating agreement, partnership agreement, shareholder or other equity holders agreement or similar document to which such entity is a party or by which
      such entity, or any holders of its Equity Interests, is bound relating to the organization or governance of such entity.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Owned Real Property</font>&#8221; means the real property owned by the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, together with all buildings and other
      structures, facilities or improvements located thereon.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Permitted Encumbrance</font>&#8221; means (a) statutory liens for current Taxes, assessments, utilities and similar charges not yet due and payable (or which may be paid
      without interest or penalties) or the validity or amount of which is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves have been established on the financial statements for the applicable member of the Company
      Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group in accordance with GAAP, (b) construction, materialman&#8217;s, mechanics&#8217;, carriers&#8217;, workers&#8217;, repairers&#8217; and other similar liens arising or incurred in the ordinary course of business relating to
      obligations (i) which are not yet due and payable, (ii) as to which there is no default on the part of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or (iii) the validity or amount of which is being contested in good faith by
      appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves have been established on the financial statements for the applicable member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, in accordance with GAAP, (c) pledges, deposits or
      other liens securing the performance of bids, trade contracts, leases or statutory obligations (including workers&#8217; compensation, unemployment insurance or other social security legislation, but excluding any such pledges, deposits or other liens
      securing Indebtedness), (d) zoning, entitlement, conservation restriction and other land use and environmental regulations promulgated by Governmental Authorities, (e) liens and encumbrances granted or incurred by Buyer, or arising from Buyer&#8217;s
      actions or omissions, in connection with the financing by Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby or otherwise arising from Buyer&#8217;s activities related to such transactions, (f) all exceptions, restrictions, easements, encroachments,
      imperfections or minor defects of title, restrictions in the original grant from a Governmental Authority, charges, rights-of-way and other Encumbrances affecting title to any portion of the Project Real Property or the Owned Real Property that do
      not materially interfere with the current occupancy or use of the property they encumber by the applicable member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, as applicable, (g) any liens, encumbrances, title defects or similar
      conditions attaching to the interests of any counterparty to any Real Property Contract where such liens, encumbrances, title defects or similar conditions do not materially interfere with the current occupancy, use or value of the property they
      encumber by the applicable member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, (h) solely in respect of Project Real Property, the terms, provisions, conditions and limitations of any Real Property Contract (including, without
      limitation, the rights of others to occupy and use the Project Real Property pursuant to the terms of such Real Property Contract) pursuant to which the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group holds any interest in such Project Real
      Property; provided that such terms, provisions, conditions and limitations (including, without limitation, the rights of others to occupy and use the Project Real Property pursuant to the terms of such Real Property Contract) do not materially
      interfere with the occupancy, use or value of the property they encumber by the applicable member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group and (i) liens or other encumbrances set forth in <u>Schedule 1.1-PE</u> of the
      Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Permitted Leakage</font>&#8221; means, without duplication, solely to the extent that any of the following are cash payments made from any member of the Company Group or
      the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group to Seller or its Related Parties (other than the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group) during the Locked Box Period, or as otherwise approved by Buyer in writing, and in all cases subject
      to <u>Section 5.</u><u>1</u>: cash payments for corporate overhead charges in accordance with GAAP or for the purchase by the Company Group of insurance policies and information technology-related products and services in the ordinary course of
      business not to exceed $[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Monetary Threshold</font>] in the aggregate during any month in the Locked Box Period.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Person</font>&#8221; means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, syndicate, person, trust, association,
      organization or other entity, including any Governmental Authority, and including any successor, by merger or otherwise, of any of the foregoing.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Personal Information</font>&#8221; means personally identifiable information (including name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, social security number,
      bank account number or credit card number), sensitive personal information, or any other information that constitutes &#8220;personal information&#8221; under Privacy Laws.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">PJM</font>&#8221; means PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">PJM Tariff</font>&#8221; means the PJM Open Access Transmission Tariff.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Power Marketer</font>&#8221; is an entity that does not own or operate a Project and is authorized to buy and resell electricity at market-based rates under Section 205 of
      the FPA.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Pre-Closing Reorganization</font>&#8221; means (a) the steps and transactions to be carried out, directly or indirectly by Seller, prior to Closing, substantially as
      described in <u>Schedule 1.1-PCR</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, (b) <font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[</font><font style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211;</font> <font style="font-style: italic;">Negotiations with Third Party</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">]</font>, (c) the buy-out by Algonquin Power (Maverick Creek Holdings) Inc. of Liberty Utilities (America) Holdco Inc.&#8217;s interest in Algonquin Power (Maverick Creek
      Wind) Holdings, LLC, and (d) and all such other actions required to reflect the capitalization of the Company Group set forth in <u>Schedule 3.4</u> of the Disclosure Schedules (in all but <font style="font-style: italic;">de minimis</font>
      respects).</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Pre-Closing Share Issuance and Acquisition</font>&#8221; means the steps to be carried out by the parties to this Agreement, prior to Closing, substantially as described
      in <u>Section 5.9</u>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Pre-FC Purchase Price</font>&#8221; means (i) the Base Purchase Price, <u>plus</u> (ii) the Closing Cash, <u>plus</u> (iii) the Closing Net Working Capital Adjustment <u>minus</u>
      (iv) the Closing Adjustment Indebtedness, <u>minus</u> (v) the Closing Specified Funded Indebtedness, <u>minus</u> (vi) the Closing Transaction Expenses, if any, <u>minus</u> (vii) the Estimated Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations
      Amount, if any, <u>minus</u> (viii) the Closing Development Projects Adjustment Amount, if any, <u>plus</u> (ix) the Closing Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount, <u>minus</u> (x) the Clearview Tax Equity Amount, <u>minus</u>, (xi) [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted - Commercially Sensitive Information - Negotiations with Third Party</font>]<u></u>, <u>minus</u> (xii) the Closing Leakage Amount, if any, <u>plus</u> (xiii) the Closing
      Locked Box Period Development Expenditures Amount, if any, <u>minus</u> (xiv) the Development Projects Credit Amount, <u>plus</u> (xv) the Closing Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount, <u>minus</u> (xvi) the Closing Heller RNG
      Sale-Leaseback Amount, <u>minus</u> (xvii) the Norswiss Tax Equity Amount, <u>minus</u> (xviii) the Closing Property Tax Amount.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Pre-Relevant Date Tax Period</font>&#8221; means, as applicable, (a) if the Closing occurs prior to 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on March 1, 2025, any taxable period that ends
      on or before the Closing Date or (b) if the Closing occurs on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on March 1, 2025, then any taxable period that ends on or before the Locked Box Date.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Property Tax Amount</font>&#8221; means the sum of (i) accrued, but unpaid, Property Taxes of each member of the Company Group in respect of a taxable period that ends on
      or before the Closing Date, but begins on or after January 1, 2023, and (ii) Property Taxes for which Seller is liable pursuant to, and as calculated in accordance with, <u>Section 5.13(b)(iv) and Section 5.13(b)(v)</u>; provided, that any dispute
      as to the amount of the Property Tax Amount (or items thereof) shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in <u>Section 2.3</u>, <font style="font-style: italic;">mutatis mutandis</font>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Privacy Laws</font>&#8221; means all applicable Laws of any Governmental Authority relating to the collection, use, disclosure or protection of information about an
      individual.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Project Expenditures Budget</font>&#8221; means, collectively, the Operating Project CapEx Budget, the Development Projects Budget and the Locked Box Period Development
      Budget set forth on <u>Exhibit C</u> attached hereto.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Project Real Property</font>&#8221; means the real property subject to any Real Property Contract.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Projects</font>&#8221; means the renewable energy generation facilities, energy storage facilities, renewable natural gas facilities, thermal generation facility or other
      comparable facilities or projects set forth on <u>Schedule 1.1(i)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">PTC</font>&#8221; means the renewable energy production tax credits provided for pursuant to section 45 and section 45Y of the Code.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">PTC Projects</font>&#8221; means, collectively, the Cranell Wind Project, Shady Oaks II Project, the Sandy Ridge II Wind Project, the Stella Wind Project, the East Raymond
      Wind Project and the West Raymond Wind Project.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">PUCT</font>&#8221; means the Public Utility Commission of Texas.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">PUHCA</font>&#8221; means the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, 42 U.S.C. &#167;&#167; 16451, et seq. and FERC&#8217;s rules and regulations adopted thereunder.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">PURA</font>&#8221; means the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Tex. Util. Code Ann. &#167;&#167; 11.001-66.016 (West 2021) and the regulations of the PUCT thereunder.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Purchase Price</font>&#8221; means the Estimated Purchase Price, as it may be adjusted in accordance with <u>Section 2.3</u>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">PURPA</font>&#8221; means the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, as amended.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">QF</font>&#8221; means &#8220;qualifying small power production facilities&#8221; or &#8220;qualifying cogeneration facilities&#8221; as defined in section 3(17)(C) and section 3(18)(B),
      respectively, of the FPA, and meets the requirements set forth in 18 C.F.R. Part 292 and the applicable regulations of FERC adopted thereunder.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">R&amp;W Insurance Policy</font>&#8221; means that certain representation and warranty insurance policy, to the extent obtained by Buyer for the transactions contemplated
      by this Agreement, in respect of the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement or in any certificate or other instrument contemplated by or delivered in connection with this Agreement.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">R&amp;W Insurer</font>&#8221; means the insurer under the R&amp;W Insurance Policy.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Real Property Contracts</font>&#8221; means all leases, subleases, Contracts, grants of Easement, option agreements, emphyteutic agreements or other instruments or
      documents to which the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group is a party and pursuant to which the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group holds any interest in real property or an option to acquire an interest in
      real property.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">RECs</font>&#8221; means any credits, including all renewable energy credits as defined in PUCT Substantive Rule &#167;25.173(c)(13) and ERCOT Protocols Section 14.3.2, credit
      certificates, green tags or similar environmental or green energy attributes (such as those for greenhouse reduction or the generation of green power or renewable energy) created by a Governmental Authority or independent certification board or group
      generally recognized in the electric power generation industry or the renewable natural gas industry, and generated by or associated with the Project or electricity produced therefrom, including (i) any avoided emissions of pollutants to the air,
      soil or water such as sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO) and other pollutants, (ii) any avoided emissions of carbon dioxides (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride,
      sulfur hexafluoride and other greenhouse gases (GHGs), and (iii) the reporting rights to the foregoing avoided emissions, but excluding ITCs, PTCs or any other tax benefits.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Red Lily Project</font>&#8221; means the wind-powered, electric generation facility with a capacity of approximately 26 MW located in Saskatchewan, Canada.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Reference Balance Sheet</font>&#8221; means the calculation (with illustrative amounts) of Net Working Capital, Adjustment Indebtedness, Cash and Transaction Expenses
      prepared in accordance with the Applicable Accounting Principles and as set forth on <u>Exhibit B</u>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Related Parties</font>&#8221; means, with respect to a Person, such Person&#8217;s Affiliates and its and their respective current and former direct and indirect equityholders,
      members, directors, managers, partners (limited and general), officers, Controlling Persons, employees, agents and Representatives and the respective successors and assigns of each of the foregoing.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Representatives</font>&#8221; means, with respect to any Person, the officers, directors, principals, employees, agents, auditors, advisors, bankers, lenders and other
      representatives of such Person.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Required IESO Notice</font>&#8221; means the notice of change of control of Windlectric Inc. and Cornwall Solar Inc. to be filed with the IESO within 10 Business Days of
      Closing pursuant to Feed-in-Tariff Contracts between the Ontario Power Authority and Windlectric Inc. dated February 25, 2011 and FIT Contract between the Ontario Power Authority and Cornwall Solar Inc. dated May 4, 2010, respectively.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Required PJM Notice</font>&#8221; means notice pursuant to Section 2.2 of PJM Manual 14d.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Required Regulatory Approvals</font>&#8221; means (a) the Competition Act Clearance, (b) FERC 203 Approval, (c) Investment Canada Act Approval and (d) FCC Radio License
      Transfer.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold;">&#8220;Required Regulatory Notice&#8221;</font> means the informational filing submitted to FERC pursuant to the PJM Tariff, Schedule 2 requesting waiver of the 90-day notice
      requirement, or the information letter provided to the California Public Utilities Commission for notice of ownership change, as applicable.</div>
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    </div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Retained Litigation</font>&#8221; has the meaning set forth on <u>Schedule 1.1-RL</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Retained Matters</font>&#8221; has the meaning set forth on <u>Schedule 1.1-RM</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[</font><font style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Information Related to Employees</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">].</font></div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Sanctioned Jurisdiction</font>&#8221; means a country or territory which is, or, during the past three years, has been, the subject or target of comprehensive U.S.
      sanctions (as of the date of this Agreement, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria and the Crimea, Donetsk People&#8217;s Republic and Luhansk People&#8217;s Republic regions of Ukraine) or comprehensive Canadian sanctions (as of the date of this Agreement, North
      Korea, Syria, and occupied regions of Ukraine, including the Donetsk Oblast, the Luhansk Oblast, the Kherson Oblast, the Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Crimea regions).</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Sanctioned Person</font>&#8221; means any Person that is the subject or target of sanctions or restrictions under applicable Laws (including International Trade Laws),
      including: (a) any Person identified on any applicable U.S. or non-U.S. sanctions- or export-related restricted party list, including but not limited to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and Sectoral Sanctions
      Identifications List maintained by OFAC; the Denied Persons, Unverified, or Entity Lists, maintained by the U.S. Department of Commerce&#8217;s Bureau of Industry and Security; the Debarred List or non-proliferation sanctions lists maintained by the U.S.
      State Department&#8217;s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls; Global Affairs Canada&#8217;s Consolidated Canadian Autonomous Sanctions List, Public Safety Canada&#8217;s Listed Terrorist Entities, the regulations made under the Freezing Assets of Corrupt Foreign
      Officials Act (Canada), or any other similar list maintained by any Sanctions Authority having jurisdiction over the parties to this Agreement; (b) any Person that: (i) is in the aggregate, 50% or greater owned, directly or indirectly, or otherwise
      Controlled (including control within the meaning of subsection 2(2) of the Special Economic Measures Act (Canada)) by a Person or Persons described in clause (a), (ii) is a Person or Persons described in clause (a) that may alter the power or
      composition of the board of directors or other governing body of such first Person referenced in this clause (b), or (iii) has property that is deemed to be owned or Controlled by a Person or Persons described in clause (a); or (c) any Person that is
      organized, resident, or located in a Sanctioned Jurisdiction.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Sanctions Authority</font>&#8221; means the United States government, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of
      State, the Bureau of Industry and Security of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, any Member State of the European Union and the competent national authorities thereof, the United Kingdom, the
      Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation of His Majesty&#8217;s Treasury, the Export Control Joint Unit of the UK Department of International Trade, the Government of Canada and any other relevant governmental, intergovernmental or supranational body,
      agency or authority with jurisdiction over the parties to this Agreement.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Self-Monetization Transactions</font>&#8221; means (a) those transactions listed under Item 2 in <u>Schedule 3.21</u> of the Disclosure Schedules and (b) any transaction
      entered into after the date hereof between any member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, on the one hand, and Seller or any Affiliate of Seller (excluding any member of the Company Group or a Non-Controlled Joint Ventures
      Group) on the other, prior to the Closing Date with respect to the monetization of any tax credits or similar tax benefits with respect to any Project.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Seller Fundamental Representations</font>&#8221; means each of the representations and warranties set forth in <u>Section 3.1</u>, <u>Section 3.2</u>, <u>Section
        3.3(a)(i)</u> (but only to the extent of the Organizational Documents of Seller or the Company), <u>Section 3.4</u>, <u>Section 3.5</u> and <u>Section 3.22</u>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Seller Model</font>&#8221; means that those certain excel files identified as &#8220;Project Power &#8211; Corporate rollup&#8221; modified on 2/25/24; &#8220;Project Power &#8211; Development model&#8221;
      modified on 1/28/24; &#8220;Project Power &#8211; RNG Financial Model&#8221; modified on 1/17/24; &#8220;Project Power &#8211; Solar Financial Model&#8221; modified on 1/28/24; &#8220;Project Power &#8211; Storage Financial Model&#8221; modified on 12/20/23&#160; and &#8220;Project Power &#8211; Wind Financial Model&#8221;
      modified on 1/28/24 and each located within the &#8220;Models&#8221; folder (which is itself within the &#8220;Round 1&#8221; folder) and located in the Electronic Data Room.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Shady Oaks II Project</font>&#8221; means the wind-powered, electric generation facility with a capacity of approximately 108 MW located in Lee County, Illinois.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Specified Consents</font>&#8221; means, with respect to a Specified Project, the consent(s) opposite such Specified Project under the column titled &#8220;Specified Consents&#8221;
      set forth on <u>Schedule </u><u>1.1-SP</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Specified Projects</font>&#8221; means the Projects set forth on <u>Schedule </u><u>1.1-SP</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Specified Project Value</font>&#8221; means, with respect to a Specified Project, the amount opposite such Specified Project under the column titled &#8220;Specified Project
      Value&#8221; set forth on <u>Schedule </u><u>1.1-SP</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 72pt;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted - Commercially Sensitive Information - Negotiations with Third Party</font>]</div>
    <div><br>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Straddle Period</font>&#8221; means, as applicable, (a) if the Closing occurs prior to 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on March 1, 2025, any taxable period that includes, but does
      not end on, the Closing Date or (b) if the Closing occurs at or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on March 1, 2025, then any taxable period that includes, but does not end at, 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, March 1, 2025.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Subsidiary</font>&#8221; means any Person of which the Company directly or indirectly owns at least 50% of the outstanding Equity Interests (which Equity Interests shall
      include, for the avoidance of doubt, profits interests) or otherwise can direct or Control the operations of such Person. For the avoidance of doubt, neither the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures nor their respective Subsidiaries shall be deemed a
      &#8220;Subsidiary&#8221; of any member of the Company Group for purposes of this Agreement.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Target Net Working Capital</font>&#8221; means $33,000,000.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Tax</font>&#8221; or &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Taxes</font>&#8221; means (a) any Canadian, United States or non-U.S., and non-Canadian, federal, provincial, territorial,
      state, municipal or local, Canadian, non-U.S. and non-Canadian net income, alternative or add-on minimum, gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad valorem, personal property (tangible and intangible), real property (including general and special
      assessments), goods and services, value added, transfer, franchise, profits, license, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, deed recording, occupation, premium, environmental or windfall profit tax or any other taxes, fees,
      assessments, duties or charges of any kind whatsoever in the nature of a tax, imposed by any Governmental Authority, together with any interest, penalties or additions with respect thereto, and (b) any amount described in clause (a) payable by reason
      of contract, assumption, transferee or successor liability, operation of Law, Treasury Regulations Section 1.1502-6 or otherwise.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Tax Act</font>&#8221; means the Income Tax Act (Canada), as amended.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Tax Credit Purchase Agreement</font>&#8221; means each document listed on <u>Schedule 1.1-TCPA</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Tax Equity Company</font>&#8221; means each member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group listed on <u>Schedule 1.1-TEC</u> of the Disclosure
      Schedule, as such Disclosure Schedule may be amended pursuant to <u>Section 5.25</u>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Tax Equity Document</font>&#8221; means each document listed on <u>Schedule 1.1-TED</u> of the Disclosure Schedule, as such Disclosure Schedule may be amended pursuant to
      <u>Section 5.25</u>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Tax Equity Investor</font>&#8221; means each Person party to a Tax Equity Document other than a member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Tax Indemnification Event</font>&#8221; means a Final Determination having been made by a Governmental Authority or a court of competent jurisdiction regarding a liability
      for Taxes.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Tax Return</font>&#8221; means any federal, state, provincial, local, foreign and other return, declaration, report or similar statement filed or required to be filed with
      a Governmental Authority with respect to any Taxes (and any attached schedules), including any information return, claim for refund, declaration of estimated Tax and amendment to any of the foregoing.</div>
    <div><br>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Taxing Authority</font>&#8221; means any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction to impose any Tax or responsible for the administration or collection of any Tax.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Transaction Expenses</font>&#8221; means, to the extent not paid by Seller or otherwise prior to the Closing Date, (a) the fees, costs and expenses incurred by the Company
      Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group on or prior to the Closing Date in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (b) the amount of any sale bonuses, change in control bonuses or similar bonuses or payments that
      become payable upon the consummation of or directly in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the <font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[</font><font style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Redacted &#8211; Commercially
        Sensitive Information &#8211; Information Related to Employees</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">]</font>, and the employer portion of any payroll and employment Taxes on such amounts and (c) all other fees payable to a third party in connection
      with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to the extent not otherwise included in clause (a) above; <u>provided</u>, that, with respect to the employer portion of any social security Taxes such amount shall only be included as a
      Transaction Expense to the extent the compensation of the applicable recipient or beneficiary of such payment would be less than, or is less than, the social security wage base limit in effect for such year based on such recipient&#8217;s ordinary annual
      compensation (assuming such recipient or beneficiary remained employed for the entire year).</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Transition Services Agreement</font>&#8221; means the Transition Services Agreement in the form of <u>Exhibit E</u> hereto.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Treasury Regulations</font>&#8221; means the United States Treasury Regulations promulgated under the Code.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">VWH</font>&#8221; means Vela Wind Holdco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">WARN Act</font>&#8221; means the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Willful Breach</font>&#8221; means a deliberate act or failure to act, which such act or failure to act constitutes in and of itself a material breach of any covenant or
      agreement set forth in this Agreement, regardless of whether breaching such covenant or other agreement was the conscious object of the act or failure to act.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 36pt;">Section 1.2<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;"> &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Table of Definitions</u>. The following terms have the meanings set forth in the sections referenced below:</div>
    <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br>
    </div>
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              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Acceptable Transferee</div>
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            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.12(b)</div>
            </td>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Acquisition Engagement</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">9.21(a)</div>
            </td>
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              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Agreement</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">Preamble</div>
            </td>
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              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Alternative Financing</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.22(c)</div>
            </td>
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              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Anti-Corruption Laws</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.8(c)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Anti-Money Laundering Laws</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">4.8</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">APBHH</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(f)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">APBHH Balance Sheet</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(f)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">APBHH Business Financial Statements</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(f)</div>
            </td>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Balance Sheet</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>

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              <td style="width: 50%; font-size: 10pt;"><u>Definition<br>
                </u></td>
              <td style="width: 50%; text-align: right;"><font style="font-size: 10pt;"><u>Location</u><br>
                </font> </td>
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              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Business Cash Flow Statements</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(j)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Business Financial Statements</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Buyer</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">Preamble</div>
            </td>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Buyer Credit Support Cap</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.11(a)</div>
            </td>
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              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Buyer Indemnified Party</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">7.1</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Buyer Letter of Credit</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.11(b)</div>
            </td>
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              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Buyer Parties</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.15(b)</div>
            </td>
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              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Buyer Releasees</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">9.25(b)</div>
            </td>
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              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Buyer Releasors</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">9.25(a)</div>
            </td>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Buyer Termination Fee</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">8.3(a)</div>
            </td>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Carvers Creek TE Shortfall Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(j)(i)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Clearview Tax Equity Documents</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.25(c)(i)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Closing</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.2(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Closing Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(b)</div>
            </td>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Closing Cash</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(b)</div>
            </td>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Closing Date</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.2(a)</div>
            </td>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Closing Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(b)</div>
            </td>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Closing Development Projects Adjustment Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Closing Heller RNG Sale-Leaseback Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Closing Indebtedness</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Closing Leakage Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Closing Locked Box Period Capital Expenditure Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Closing Net Working Capital</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Closing Property Tax Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Closing Specified Funded Indebtedness</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Closing Transaction Expenses</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Company</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">Recitals</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Company Partnership</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.13(b)(iv)(1)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Company Trusts</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.13(b)(iv)(2)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Condemnation Value</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.29(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Confidential Information</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.4</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Construction</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">1.1</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Continuing Credit Support Obligations</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.11(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Continuing Employee</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.20(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Counsel Communications</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">9.21(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">CRA</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.13(b)(iv)(1)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Cross-Currency Swaps</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.36</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Debt Financing</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">4.4(d)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Definitive Agreements</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.22(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Disclosed Personal Information</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.10</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Disqualified Transferee</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.12(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">DPA</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">4.12</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">EBR</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(d)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">EBR Balance Sheet</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(d)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">EBR Business Financial Statements</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(d)</div>
            </td>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Electronic Data Room</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">9.7</div>
            </td>
          </tr>

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                <td style="width: 50%; text-align: right;"><font style="font-size: 10pt;"><u>Location</u><br>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Employee Plans</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.10(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Equity Financing</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">4.4(c)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Estimated Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Estimated Cash</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Estimated Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Estimated Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Estimated Development Projects Adjustment Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Estimated Heller RNG Sale-Leaseback Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Estimated Indebtedness</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Estimated Leakage Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Estimated Locked Box Period Capital Expenditure Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Estimated Net Working Capital</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Estimated Property Tax Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Estimated Specified Funded Indebtedness</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Estimated Transaction Expenses</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Event of Loss</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.29(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Excess Credit Support Obligations</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.11(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Existing Credit Support Obligations</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.11(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">FC Adjustment Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(i)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">FC Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(i)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">FC Notice of Disagreement</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(i)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Final Closing Statement</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Final Completion Statement</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(i)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Financing Amounts</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">4.4(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Golden Share</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.9(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">HSR Act</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.3(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Indemnified Party</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">7.2(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Indemnifying Party</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">7.2(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Indemnified Taxes</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.13(b)(vii)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Independent Accounting Firm</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(d)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Independent Expert</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.29(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Initial Extended Termination Date</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">8.1(c)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Initial Termination Date</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">8.1(c)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Insurance Policies</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.12</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Interim Development Credit Support Obligation</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.11(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Interim Period</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.13(b)(iv)(5)(c)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Intragroup Balances</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.15(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Joint Venture</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">9.7</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Lost Profits</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.29(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Major Loss</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.29(c)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Mandatory Reporting Rules</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.13(b)(i)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); font-size: 10pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[</font><font style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Redacted &#8211; Confidential Information</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">]</font></div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.18(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[</font><font style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Redacted &#8211; Confidential Information</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">]</font> <br>
              </div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.18(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Material Adverse Effect</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">6.2(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Material Contracts</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.18(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Net Pre-FC Adjustment Amount</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(g)(i)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>

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        <div style="text-align: center;" class="BRPFPageNumberArea"><font style="font-size: 8pt; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="BRPFPageNumber">29</font></div>
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                  </u></td>
                <td style="width: 50%; text-align: right;"><font style="font-size: 10pt;"><u>Location</u><br>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">New Preferred Shares</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.9(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Non-Party Affiliate</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">9.24(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Notice of Claim</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">7.2(e)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Notice of Disagreement</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(c)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">OFAC</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">1.1</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Other Transaction FERC 203 Application</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.5(h)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Permits</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.8(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Potential Contributor</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">7.3</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Power Generation Company</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.20(e)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Pre-Consummation Warning Letter</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.5(i)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Preliminary Closing Statement</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.3(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">PRH</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(e)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">PRH Balance Sheet</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(e)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">PRH Business Financial Statements</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(e)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Proceeds</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.29(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Project Power</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">9.7</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Property Taxes</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.13(b)(iv)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Purchased Interests</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">Recitals</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Qualified Transferee</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.18(a)(xiii)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Recipient</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">1.1</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Renewable Energy Credit Generator</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.20(e)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Resource Entity</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.20(e)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Restoration Costs</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.29(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Retained Names and Marks</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.14(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">RLWEP</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(c)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">RLWEP Balance Sheet</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(c)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">RLWEP Business Financial Statements</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(c)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">RNG Partnership Flip Documents</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.25(f)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">RNG Sale-Leaseback Documents</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.25(e)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Second Extended Termination Date</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">8.1(c)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Seller</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">Preamble</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Seller Credit Support Cap</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.11(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Seller Credit Support Continuing Documents</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.11(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Seller Credit Support Obligations</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.11(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Seller Parties</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.15(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Seller Releasees</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">9.25(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Seller Releasors</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">9.25(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">9.21(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Shady Oaks II Tax Equity Documents</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.25(d)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Specified Funded<font style="font-weight: bold;">&#160;</font>Indebtedness</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">2.2(b)(ii)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">
                <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><font style="font-style: italic;"><font style="font-style: normal;">[</font>Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Negotiations with Third Party</font>]</div>
              </div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.18(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">
                <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><font style="font-style: italic;"><font style="font-style: normal;">[</font>Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Negotiations with Third Party</font>]</div>
              </div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.30</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Stub Company Partnership Year Ends</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.13(b)(iv)(1)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Subject Employees</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.11(b)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Subsidiary</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">9.7</div>
            </td>
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              <tr>
                <td style="width: 50%; font-size: 10pt;"><u>Definition<br>
                  </u></td>
                <td style="width: 50%; text-align: right;"><font style="font-size: 10pt;"><u>Location</u><br>
                  </font> </td>
              </tr>

          </table>
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      <div> <br>
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          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Taking</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.29(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Tax Audit</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.13(b)(vii)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Tax Equity Company</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.25(c)(iv</div>
            </td>
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          <tr>
            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Tax Equity Documents</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.25(c)(iv)</div>
            </td>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Termination Date</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">8.1(c)</div>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Third Party Claim</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">7.2(a)</div>
            </td>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">Transfer Taxes</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.13(a)</div>
            </td>
          </tr>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">ULC Conversions</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">5.1(i)</div>
            </td>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">VWH</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(g)</div>
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            <td style="width: 79.98%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="font-size: 10pt;">VWH Balance Sheet</div>
            </td>
            <td style="width: 20.02%; vertical-align: top;">
              <div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10pt;">3.6(g)</div>
            </td>
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    <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE II</div>
    <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">PURCHASE AND SALE</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 2.1<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Purchase and Sale of the Purchased Interests</u>. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, at the Closing, Seller
      shall sell, assign, transfer, convey and deliver the Purchased Interests to Buyer and Buyer shall purchase the Purchased Interests from Seller, free and clear of all Encumbrances (other than restrictions on transfer that may arise under applicable
      securities Laws) for the consideration specified below in this <u>Article II</u>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 2.2<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Closing</u>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab"> &#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>The sale and purchase of the Purchased Interests shall take place at a closing (the <font style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&#8220;</font><font style="font-weight: bold;">Closing</font>&#8221;), which shall occur remotely via electronic exchange of documentation and consideration required to be delivered at the Closing, at 8:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on the fifth
      Business Day following the satisfaction or, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, waiver of all conditions to the obligations of the parties set forth in <u>Article VI</u> (other than those conditions to be satisfied at or in connection with
      the Closing itself, but subject to the satisfaction or waiver of such conditions at such time), or at such other place, time or date as Buyer and Seller mutually may agree in writing. The date on which the Closing actually takes place is referred to
      as the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Closing Date</font>&#8221;.&#160; For accounting purposes, the Closing shall be deemed effective as of 12:01 a.m., Eastern Time, on the Closing Date.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; At the Closing, the following deliveries shall occur:</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(i)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; </font>Buyer shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Seller an amount equal to the Estimated Purchase Price by wire transfer of
      immediately available funds;</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(ii)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Buyer shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, on behalf of the Company or its applicable Affiliate, the amount payable to each
      counterparty or holder of indebtedness identified on <u>Schedule 2.2(b)(ii)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules (such indebtedness, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Specified Funded Indebtedness</font>&#8221;), other than the Existing Company Notes and
      the promissory notes set forth in clause (xi) below, in order to fully discharge such Specified Funded Indebtedness (other than the Existing Company Notes) and terminate all applicable obligations and liabilities of the Company and any of its
      Affiliates related thereto;</div>
    <div><br>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(iii)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Seller shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Buyer (A) payoff letters, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to
      Buyer, duly executed by the holders of the Specified Funded Indebtedness (other than the Existing Company Notes) and (B) evidence of the release of any Encumbrances granted in respect of Specified Funded Indebtedness (other than the Existing Company
      Notes);</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(iv)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160; </font>Buyer shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Seller a certificate to the effect set forth in <u>Section 6.2(a)</u> and <u>Section













        6.2(b)</u>, signed by a duly authorized officer thereof;</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(v)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160; </font>Buyer shall deliver, or cause to be delivered to Seller, a duly executed counterpart of the Earnout Agreement by each Earnout
      Payor (as defined in the Earnout Agreement);</div>
    <div style="text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">&#160;<br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(vi)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160; </font>Seller shall deliver, or cause to be delivered to Buyer, a certificate to the effect set forth in <u>Section 6.3(a)</u> and <u>Section













        6.3(b)</u>, signed by a duly authorized officer thereof;</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(vii)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Seller shall deliver, or cause to be delivered to Buyer, a duly executed Transition Services Agreement between the Company and
      Seller;</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(viii)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160; &#160; &#160; </font>Seller shall deliver, or cause to be delivered to Buyer, a duly executed counterpart of the Earnout Agreement by Seller;</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(ix)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Seller shall deliver, or cause to be delivered to Buyer, letters of resignation from the directors or managers of the Company and
      each of its Subsidiaries, effective as of the Closing, to the extent requested by Buyer in writing at least five Business Days prior to the Closing Date;</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(x)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160; </font>Seller shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Buyer a properly completed IRS Form W-8BEN-E, an affidavit, executed by
      Algonquin Power (America) Inc. under penalties of perjury, stating that capital stock of Algonquin Power (America) Inc. is not a &#8220;U.S. real property interest&#8221; pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section 1.1445-2(c)(3), dated as of the Closing Date, and
      proof, reasonably satisfactory to Buyer that Algonquin Power (America) Inc. has provided notice of such affidavit to the IRS in accordance with the provisions of Treasury Regulations Section 1.897-2(h)(2);</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(xi)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160;&#160; </font>Seller shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Buyer evidence in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer that
      each of (A) the Intercompany Financing Agreement, (B) that certain promissory note dated July 17, 2021 issued by Algonquin Power (Canada) Holdings Inc. to Seller with a principal sum of $100,000,000 and (C) that certain promissory note dated as of
      July 16, 2023 issued by Algonquin Power (Canada) Holdings Inc. to Seller (in each case, as may have been amended prior to the date hereof), has been, or will be substantially concurrently with the Closing, terminated; and</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(xii)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; </font>Seller shall deliver, or cause to be delivered to Buyer, a duly executed certification pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section
      1.1446(f)-2(b)(4)(i)(A)(1) from each Canadian member of the Company Group that is classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes.</div>
    <div><br>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 108pt;">(c)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>All payments hereunder are being made by wire transfer of immediately available funds in United States dollars to such account as may be
      designated to the payor by the payee prior to the date hereof.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 2.3<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Purchase Price Adjustments</u>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>At least three Business Days prior to the Closing Date, Seller shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, and deliver to Buyer a
      statement (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Preliminary Closing Statement</font>&#8221;) that sets forth (i) a good-faith estimate of (A) the Net Working Capital Adjustment (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Estimated Net Working Capital
        Adjustment</font>&#8221;) as of the Measurement Time, (B) Adjustment Indebtedness (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Estimated Adjustment Indebtedness</font>&#8221;) as of the Measurement Time, (C) Specified Funded Indebtedness (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Estimated Specified Funded Indebtedness</font>&#8221;) (which shall include, for this purpose, a calculation of (x) the amount of Existing Company Notes, (y) interest payments owed in respect of Specified Funded Indebtedness
      but only to the extent of interest accrued prior to the Measurement Time, and (z) any prepayment penalty or premium, in each case, utilizing the applicable Conversion Rate) as of the Closing Date, (D) Cash (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Estimated















        Cash</font>&#8221;) as of the Measurement Time, (E) Transaction Expenses (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Estimated Transaction Expenses</font>&#8221;) as of the Closing Date, (F) Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Estimated</font>&#160;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount</font>&#8221;) as of the Closing Date, if any, (G) the Development Projects Adjustment Amount as of the earlier of the
      Closing Date or December 31, 2024 (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Estimated Development Projects Adjustment Amount</font>&#8221;), (H) Property Tax Amount (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Estimated Property Tax Amount</font>&#8221;) as of the
      Measurement Time,&#160; (I) the Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Estimated Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount</font>&#8221;) as of the Closing Date, (J) the Clearview Tax Equity Amount, (K) solely if the Closing Date is after
      the Locked Box Date, the Leakage Amount (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;"><u>Estimated Leakage Amount</u></font>&#8221;) as of the Closing Date, (L) solely if the Closing Date is after the Locked Box Date, the Locked Box Period Development Expenditure
      Amount (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Estimated Locked Box Period Capital Expenditure Amount</font>&#8221;) as of the Closing Date, (M) solely if the Closing Date has not occurred on or prior to December 31, 2024, the Development Projects 2025
      Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Estimated Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount</font>&#8221;) as of&#160; the Measurement Time, (N) the Heller RNG Sale-Leaseback Amount (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Estimated Heller RNG Sale-Leaseback Amount</font>&#8221;) as of the Closing Date, (O) the Development Projects Credit Amount and (P) the Norswiss Tax Equity Amount, based on the Company&#8217;s books and records and other information available at the
      Closing, and prepared on a basis consistent with the Applicable Accounting Principles and definitions herein, and (ii) using the amounts referred to in the preceding clause (i), a calculation of the Estimated Purchase Price (including the amounts
      contemplated in clause (xi) of the definition thereof).</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160; </font>Within 90 days after the Closing Date, Buyer shall cause to be prepared and delivered to Seller a written statement (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Final Pre-FC Closing Statement</font>&#8221;) that sets forth (i) a good faith calculation in reasonable detail, including reasonably supporting documentation of such amounts, of the actual (A) Net Working Capital Adjustment (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Closing Net Working Capital Adjustment</font>&#8221;) as of the Measurement Time, (B) Adjustment Indebtedness (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Closing Adjustment Indebtedness</font>&#8221;) as of the Measurement Time, (C) Specified
      Funded Indebtedness (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Closing Specified Funded Indebtedness</font>&#8221;) (which shall include, for this purpose, a calculation of (x) the amount of Existing Company Notes, (y) interest payments owed in respect of
      Specified Funded Indebtedness but only to the extent of interest accrued prior to the Measurement Time, and (z) any prepayment penalty or premium, in each case, utilizing the applicable Conversion Rate) as of the Closing Date, (D) Cash (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Closing Cash</font>&#8221;) as of the Measurement Time, (E) Transaction Expenses (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Closing Transaction Expenses</font>&#8221;) as of the Closing Date, (F) Development Projects Adjustment Amount (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Closing Development Projects Adjustment Amount</font>&#8221;) as of the earlier of the Closing Date or December 31, 2024, (G) Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Closing Carvers Creek Tax
        Equity Amount</font>&#8221;) as of the Closing Date, (H) Property Tax Amount (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Closing Property Tax Amount</font>&#8221;) as of the Measurement Time, (I) solely if the Closing Date is after the Locked Box Date, Leakage
      Amount (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;"><u>Closing Leakage Amount</u></font>&#8221;) as of the Closing Date, (J) solely if the Closing Date is after the Locked Box Date, Locked Box Period Development Expenditure Amount (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Closing Locked Box Period Capital Expenditure Amount</font>&#8221;) as of the Closing Date, (K) solely if the Closing Date has not occurred on or prior to December 31, 2024, Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Closing Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount</font>&#8221;) as of the Measurement Time, and (L) and the Heller RNG Sale-Leaseback Amount (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Closing Heller RNG
        Sale-Leaseback Amount</font>&#8221;) as of the Closing Date, and (ii) using the amounts referred to in the preceding clause (i) and the Estimated Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount provided by Seller, a calculation of the Pre-FC
      Purchase Price derived therefrom (including the amounts contemplated in clause (xi) of the definition of Pre-FC Purchase Price).&#160; The Final Pre-FC Closing Statement shall be prepared on a basis consistent with the Applicable Accounting Principles and
      definitions herein.&#160; For the avoidance of doubt, adjustments associated with the Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount are addressed in <u>Section 2.3(i)</u>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160;&#160; </font>The Final Pre-FC Closing Statement shall become final and binding on the 60th day following delivery thereof, unless prior to
      the end of such period, Seller delivers to Buyer written notice of its disagreement (a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Notice of Disagreement</font>&#8221;) specifying the nature and amount of any dispute as to the Closing Net Working Capital Adjustment,
      Closing Adjustment Indebtedness, Closing Specified Funded Indebtedness, Closing Cash, Closing Transaction Expenses, Closing Development Projects Adjustment Amount, Closing Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount, Closing Property Tax Amount, Closing Leakage
      Amount, Closing Locked Box Period Capital Expenditure Amount and/or<font style="font-weight: bold;">&#160;</font>Closing Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount, as set forth in the Final Pre-FC Closing Statement.&#160; Seller shall be deemed
      to have agreed with all items and amounts of Closing Net Working Capital, Closing Adjustment Indebtedness, Closing Specified Funded Indebtedness, Closing Net Working Capital Adjustment, Closing Adjustment Indebtedness, Closing Specified Funded
      Indebtedness, Closing Cash, Closing Transaction Expenses, Closing Development Projects Adjustment Amount, Closing Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount, Closing Property Tax Amount, Closing Leakage Amount, Closing Locked Box Period Capital Expenditure
      Amount, Closing Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount and/or Closing Heller RNG Sale-Leaseback Amount, not specifically referenced in the Notice of Disagreement, and such items and amounts shall not be subject to review in
      accordance with <u>Section 2.3(d</u>).</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>During the 30-day period following delivery of a Notice of Disagreement by Seller to Buyer, the parties in good faith shall seek
      to resolve in writing any differences that they may have with respect to the calculation of the Closing Net Working Capital Adjustment, Closing Adjustment Indebtedness, Closing Specified Funded Indebtedness (which shall include, for this purpose, a
      calculation of (x) the amount of Existing Company Notes, (y) interest payments owed in respect of Specified Funded Indebtedness but only to the extent of interest accrued prior to the Measurement Time, and (z) any prepayment penalty or premium, in
      each case, utilizing the applicable Conversion Rate), Closing Cash, Closing Transaction Expenses, Closing Development Projects Adjustment Amount, Closing Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount, Closing Property Tax Amount, Closing Leakage Amount, Closing
      Locked Box Period Capital Expenditure Amount, Closing Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount and/or Closing Heller RNG Sale-Leaseback Amount, as specified therein.&#160; Any disputed items resolved in writing between Buyer and Seller
      within such 30&#8209;day period (or such longer time period as mutually agreed by the parties) shall be final and binding with respect to such items, and if Buyer and Seller agree in writing on the resolution of each disputed item specified by Seller in
      the Notice of Disagreement and the amount of the Closing Net Working Capital Adjustment, Closing Adjustment Indebtedness, Closing Specified Funded Indebtedness, Closing Cash, Closing Transaction Expenses, Closing Development Projects Adjustment
      Amount, Closing Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount, Closing Property Tax Amount, Closing Leakage Amount, Closing Locked Box Period Capital Expenditure Amount, Closing Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount and/or Closing Heller RNG
      Sale-Leaseback Amount, the amounts so determined shall be final and binding on the parties for all purposes hereunder.&#160; If Buyer and Seller have not resolved all such differences by the end of such 30-day period, Buyer and Seller shall submit, in
      writing, to an independent public accounting firm jointly retained by Buyer and Seller (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Independent Accounting Firm</font>&#8221;), their briefs detailing their views as to the correct nature and amount of each item
      remaining in dispute and the amounts of the Closing Net Working Capital Adjustment, Closing Adjustment Indebtedness, Closing Specified Funded Indebtedness, Closing Cash, Closing Transaction Expenses, Closing Development Projects Adjustment Amount,
      Closing Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount, Closing Property Tax Amount, Closing Leakage Amount, Closing Locked Box Period Capital Expenditure Amount, Closing Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount and/or Closing Heller RNG
      Sale-Leaseback Amount, and the Independent Accounting Firm shall make a written determination as to each such disputed item and the amount of the Closing Net Working Capital Adjustment, Closing Adjustment Indebtedness, Closing Specified Funded
      Indebtedness, Closing Cash, Closing Transaction Expenses, Closing Development Projects Adjustment Amount, Closing Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount, Closing Property Tax Amount, Closing Leakage Amount, Closing Locked Box Period Capital Expenditure
      Amount, Closing Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount and/or Closing Heller RNG Sale-Leaseback Amount.&#160; The Independent Accounting Firm shall be BDO USA, P.C. or, if such firm is unable or unwilling to act, such other independent,
      internationally recognized public accounting or consulting firm with an active practice area focused on post-mergers and acquisitions purchase price dispute resolution reasonably acceptable to and agreed in writing by Buyer and Seller.&#160; Buyer and
      Seller shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Independent Accounting Firm to render a written decision resolving the matters submitted to it within 30 days following the submission thereof.&#160; All communications with the
      Independent Accounting Firm shall include at least one Representative of each of Buyer and Seller, and no party shall be permitted to communicate with the Independent Accounting Firm other than as expressly set forth herein.&#160; The Independent
      Accounting Firm shall consider only those items and amounts in Buyer&#8217;s and Seller&#8217;s respective calculations of the Closing Net Working Capital Adjustment, Closing Adjustment Indebtedness, Closing Specified Funded Indebtedness, Closing Cash, Closing
      Transaction Expenses, Closing Development Projects Adjustment Amount, Closing Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount, Closing Property Tax Amount, Closing Leakage Amount, Closing Locked Box Period Capital Expenditure Amount, Closing Development Projects
      2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount and/or Closing Heller RNG Sale-Leaseback Amount that are identified as being items and amounts to which Buyer and Seller have been unable to agree.&#160; The Independent Accounting Firm shall not be permitted to make
      any determination as to whether the Target Net Working Capital or any estimates on the Preliminary Closing Statement are adequate or sufficient.&#160; In resolving any disputed item, the Independent Accounting Firm may not assign a value to any item
      greater than the greatest value or less than the smallest value for such item set forth on the Preliminary Closing Statement or the Final Pre-FC Closing Statement, as applicable.&#160; The Independent Accounting Firm&#8217;s determination of the Closing Net
      Working Capital Adjustment, Closing Adjustment Indebtedness, Closing Specified Funded Indebtedness, Closing Cash, Closing Transaction Expenses, Closing Development Projects Adjustment Amount, Closing Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount, Closing Property
      Tax Amount, Closing Leakage Amount, Closing Locked Box Period Capital Expenditure Amount, Closing Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount and/or Closing Heller RNG Sale-Leaseback Amount shall be based solely on written materials
      submitted by Buyer and Seller (<font style="font-style: italic;">i.e.</font>, not on independent review).&#160; The determination of the Independent Accounting Firm shall be conclusive and binding upon the parties hereto, absent fraud or manifest error,
      and shall not be subject to appeal or further review.&#160; Judgment may be entered upon the written determination of the Independent Accounting Firm in accordance with <u>Section 9.11</u>.&#160; In acting under this Agreement, the Independent Accounting Firm
      shall function solely as an expert and not as an arbitrator; <u>provided</u>, that the Independent Accounting Firm shall have the power to conclusively resolve differences in disputed items as specified in this Agreement.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(e)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160; </font>The costs of any dispute resolution pursuant to this <u>Section 2.3</u>, including the fees and expenses of the Independent
      Accounting Firm and of any enforcement of the determination thereof, shall be between Buyer and Seller based upon the percentage of the aggregate contested amount submitted to the Independent Accounting Firm that is ultimately awarded to Buyer, on
      the one hand, or Seller, on the other hand, such that Buyer bears a percentage of such costs and expenses equal to the percentage of the contested amount awarded to Seller and Seller bears a percentage of such costs and expenses equal to the
      percentage of the contested amount awarded to Buyer.&#160; For illustrative purposes only, if the contested amount submitted to the Independent Accounting Firm is $1,000,000, and the Independent Accounting Firm determines that Buyer has a valid claim for
      $400,000 of the $1,000,000, Buyer shall bear 60% of the fees and expenses of the Accountant and Seller shall bear the remaining 40% of the fees and expenses of the Independent Accounting Firm.&#160; For the avoidance of doubt, the fees and disbursements
      of the representatives of each Party incurred in connection with the preparation or review of the Final Pre-FC Closing Statement and any Notice of Disagreement, as well as any submissions and responses to the Independent Accounting Firm, as
      applicable, shall be borne by such Party.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(f)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160; &#160; &#160;&#160; &#160; </font>Buyer and Seller will, and will cause the Company (in the case of Seller, prior to the Closing and, in the case of Buyer, during
      the period from and after the date of delivery of the Final Pre-FC Closing Statement through the resolution of any adjustment to the Purchase Price contemplated by this <u>Section 2.3</u>) to, afford the other party and its Representatives
      reasonable access, during normal business hours and upon reasonable prior notice, to the personnel, properties, books and records of the Company Group and to any other information reasonably requested for purposes of preparing and reviewing the
      calculations contemplated by this <u>Section 2.3</u>.&#160; Each party shall authorize its accountants to disclose work papers generated by such accountants in connection with preparing and reviewing the calculations specified in this <u>Section 2.3</u>;
      <u>provided</u>, that such accountants shall not be obligated to make any work papers available except in accordance with such accountants&#8217; disclosure procedures and then only after the non-client party has signed an agreement relating to access to
      such work papers in form and substance acceptable to such accountants.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(g)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>The Pre-FC Purchase Price shall be determined by adjusting the Estimated Purchase Price upwards or downwards, as follows:</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(i)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160; </font>For the purposes of this Agreement, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Net Pre-FC Adjustment Amount</font>&#8221; means an amount,
      which may be positive or negative, equal to (A) the Closing Net Working Capital Adjustment as finally determined pursuant to this <u>Section 2.3</u> minus the Estimated Net Working Capital Adjustment, <u>minus</u> (B) the Closing Adjustment&#160;
      Indebtedness as finally determined pursuant to this <u>Section 2.3</u> minus the Estimated Adjustment Indebtedness, <u>minus</u> (C) the Closing Specified Funded Indebtedness as finally determined pursuant to this <u>Section 2.3</u> minus the
      Estimated Specified Funded Indebtedness,&#160; <u>plus</u> (D) the Closing Cash as finally determined pursuant to this <u>Section 2.3</u> minus the Estimated Cash, <u>minus</u> (E) the Closing Development Projects Adjustment Amount minus the Estimated
      Development Projects Adjustment Amount, <u>plus</u> (F) the Closing Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount as finally determined pursuant to this <u>Section 2.3</u> minus the Estimated Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount, <u>minus</u> (G) the Closing
      Transaction Expenses as finally determined pursuant to this <u>Section 2.3</u> minus the Estimated Transaction Expenses, minus (H) the Closing Property Tax Amount as finally determined pursuant to this <u>Section 2.3</u>, <u>minus</u>&#160; the
      Estimated Property Tax Amount, <u>minus</u> (I) the Closing Leakage Amount minus the Estimated Leakage Amount, <u>plus</u> (J) the Closing Locked Box Period Capital Expenditure Amount minus the Estimated Locked Box Period Capital Expenditure
      Amount, <u>plus</u> (K) the Closing Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount minus the Estimated Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount, <u>minus</u> (L) the Closing Heller RNG Sale-Leaseback Amount minus the
      Estimated Heller RNG Sale-Leaseback Amount;</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(ii)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; </font>If the Net Pre-FC Adjustment Amount is positive, then (A) the Estimated Purchase Price shall be adjusted upwards in an amount
      equal to the Net Pre-FC Adjustment Amount and (B) Buyer shall pay the Net Pre-FC Adjustment Amount to Seller;</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(iii)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; </font>If the Net Pre-FC Adjustment Amount is negative (in which case the <font style="font-weight: bold;">&#8220;</font>Net Pre-FC
      Adjustment Amount&#8221; for purposes of this clause (iii) shall be deemed to be equal to the absolute value of such amount), then (A) the Estimated Purchase Price shall be adjusted downwards in an amount equal to the Net Pre-FC Adjustment Amount and (B)
      Seller shall pay the Net Pre-FC Adjustment Amount to Buyer;</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(iv)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160; </font>If the Net Pre-FC Adjustment Amount is zero, then there shall be no adjustment to the Estimated Purchase Price.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(h)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Payments in respect of <u>Section 2.3(g)</u> shall be made within five Business Days after the date on which the Net Adjustment
      Amount is finally determined pursuant to this <u>Section 2.3</u> by wire transfer of immediately available funds to such account or accounts as may be designated in writing by the party entitled to such payment at least two Business Days prior to
      such payment date.&#160; Amounts to be paid pursuant to <u>Section 2.3(g)</u> shall bear interest from the Closing Date to the date of such payment at a rate equal to the rate of interest from time to time announced publicly by <font style="font-style: italic;">The Wall Street Journal </font>as its prime rate <u>plus</u> 3%, calculated on the basis of a year of 365 days and the number of days elapsed.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(i)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Within 90 days after the later of (x) the Closing Date and (y) the date on which the last of the Construction Projects has
      achieved Final Completion as notified by Buyer to Seller, Buyer shall cause to be prepared and delivered to Seller a written statement (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Final Completion Statement</font>&#8221;) that sets forth a good faith calculation
      in reasonable detail of the actual Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">FC Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount</font>&#8221;).&#160; The Final Completion Statement shall become final and
      binding on the 60th day following delivery thereof, unless prior to the end of such period, Seller delivers to Buyer written notice of its disagreement (a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">FC Notice of Disagreement</font>&#8221;) specifying the nature and
      amount of any dispute as to the FC Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount.&#160; If Seller delivers an FC Notice of Disagreement, the Parties shall proceed in accordance with <u>Section 2.3(d)</u>, <font style="font-style: italic;">mutatis
        mutandis</font>, to resolve such dispute and the provisions of <u>Section 2.3(e)</u> and <u>Section 2.3(f)</u> shall likewise apply in connection therewith; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that, for purposes of this <u>Section 2.3</u><u>(i)</u>,
      the &#8220;Independent Accounting Firm&#8221; shall be deemed to be a nationally-recognized independent engineer with experience in the construction and commissioning of renewable power generation facilities, as mutually agreed by the Parties.&#160; For the purposes
      of this Agreement, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">FC Adjustment Amount</font>&#8221; means an amount, which may be positive or negative, equal to (A) the FC Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount as finally determined pursuant to this
      <u>Section 2.3(i)</u>&#160;<u>minus</u> (B) the Estimated Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount. If the FC Adjustment Amount is positive, then Seller shall pay Buyer the FC Adjustment Amount.&#160; If the FC Adjustment Amount is negative, then
      Buyer shall pay Seller the absolute value of the FC Adjustment Amount.&#160; Payment of the FC Adjustment Amount shall be made as provided in <u>Section 2.3(g)</u>, <font style="font-style: italic;">mutatis mutandis</font>.&#160; The final Purchase Price
      shall be the Pre-FC Purchase Price determined pursuant to <u>Section 2.3(g)</u> as adjusted upward or downward, as applicable, by the FC Adjustment Amount.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(j)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Carvers Creek Post-Closing Tax Equity Adjustments</u>.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(i)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; </font>On the date which falls 90 days after the Closing Date, Buyer shall calculate an amount (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Carvers













        Creek TE Shortfall Amount</font>&#8221;) equal to the difference, if any, of (A) the Closing Carvers Creek Tax Equity Amount <u>minus</u> (B) the sum of (1) the Carvers Creek Cash Component <u>plus</u> (2) the amount received by Buyer post-Closing from
      the Tax Equity Investor in respect of an investment into Carvers Creek Holdco under the Carvers Creek Tax Equity Documents and shall thereafter notify Seller of the Carvers Creek TE Shortfall Amount.&#160; In the event that the Carvers Creek TE Shortfall
      Amount is positive, Seller shall pay Buyer such amount within five Business Days after the date on which Buyer has notified Seller of the Carvers Creek TE Shortfall Amount by wire transfer of immediately available funds to such account or accounts as
      may be designated in writing by Buyer at least two Business Days prior to such payment date.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(ii)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160; </font>In the event that, subsequent to the payment by Seller to Buyer of the Carvers Creek TE Shortfall Amount but prior to December
      31, 2025, Buyer receives a payment in respect of an equity investment by the Tax Equity Investor into Carvers Creek Holdco under the Carvers Creek Tax Equity Documents, Buyer shall promptly notify Seller and pay Seller such amount so received within
      five Business Days after the date on which Buyer has notified Seller of such receipt by wire transfer of immediately available funds to such account or accounts as may be designated in writing by Seller at least two Business Days prior to such
      payment date.&#160;&#160; Any payment made under this <u>Section 2.3(j)(ii)</u> shall reduce the Carvers Creek TE Shortfall Amount.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(k)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Buyer and Seller agree that any adjustment as determined pursuant to this <u>Section 2.3</u> will be treated and reported as an
      adjustment to the Purchase Price for applicable Tax purposes, except as otherwise required by applicable Law.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 2.4<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Tax Withholding</u>. Each of Buyer and Seller shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from any amount otherwise payable to any Person
      pursuant to this Agreement all Taxes or any other amounts that are required to be deducted and withheld with respect to such payment under the Code, the Treasury Regulations, the Tax Act or any other provision of applicable Law; <u>provided</u>,<font style="font-style: italic;">&#160;</font>that, prior to making any such deduction or withholding (other than any deduction or withholding attributable to the failure to provide any tax form or certificate described in <u>Section 2.2(b)(x)</u> or <u>Section















        2.2(b)(xii)</u>), the withholding party shall notify the other party in writing of such contemplated deduction or withholding no less than five Business Days prior to such contemplated deduction or withholding and shall reasonably cooperate with
      each other and use commercially reasonable efforts to reduce, mitigate, or otherwise eliminate such deduction or withholding to the maximum extent permitted by applicable Law.&#160; Any amounts deducted or withheld from any such payment in accordance with
      the terms of this <u>Section 2.4</u> shall be timely remitted to the applicable Taxing Authority and, if so properly withheld and remitted, such amounts shall be treated for all purposes of this Agreement as having been paid to the Person in respect
      of which such deduction or withholding was made.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE III</div>
    <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify;">Seller hereby represents and warrants to Buyer, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (except for representations and warranties that are made as of a specified date, which such representations
      and warranties are made as of such date), as follows:</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 36pt;">Section 3.1<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Organization and Qualification</u>.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;&#160; </font>Seller is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of Canada and has the corporate power and authority to
      own or lease its properties and to conduct its business as it is now being conducted. Seller is duly licensed or qualified to do business and, where applicable, is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the ownership of its property or the
      character of its activities is such as to require it to be so licensed or qualified, or in good standing, as applicable, except where the failure to be so licensed or qualified or in good standing would not reasonably be expected to have a material
      adverse effect on the ability of Seller to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement or consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab"> &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Each member of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group is (i) a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other
      business organization, as applicable, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation, formation or organization, as applicable, as set forth on <u>Schedule 3.1(b)(i)</u> of the
      Disclosure Schedules (which such Disclosure Schedule, for the avoidance of doubt, does not give effect to the ULC Conversions or the Pre-Closing Share Issuance and Acquisition), and has all necessary power and authority to own, lease and operate its
      properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and (ii) except as set forth on <u>Schedule 3.1(b)(ii)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, duly qualified as a foreign business entity to do business, and is in good standing, in each
      jurisdiction where the character of the properties owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of its business makes such qualification necessary, except, with respect to clause (ii), for any such failures that would not have a Material Adverse
      Effect.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 3.2<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab"> &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Authority</u>. Seller has the necessary corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each of the Ancillary
      Agreements to which it will be a party, to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement and each of the
      Ancillary Agreements to which it will be a party and the consummation by Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate action. This Agreement has been, and, upon their
      execution, each of the Ancillary Agreements to which Seller will be a party will have been, duly executed and delivered by Seller, and assuming due execution and delivery by each of the other parties hereto or thereto, this Agreement constitutes,
      and, upon their execution each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it will be a party, will constitute, the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforcement may be limited by
      applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting creditors&#8217; rights generally and by general principles of equity (regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 3.3<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents</u>.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 3.3</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, the execution, delivery and performance by Seller of
      this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it will be a party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and will not:</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(i)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>conflict with or violate the Organizational Documents of Seller, any member of the Company Group or any member of the
      Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group;</div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(ii)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>assuming receipt of the Required Regulatory Approvals and expiration of the waiting period under the HSR Act, conflict with or
      violate any Law of any Governmental Authority applicable to Seller, any member of the Company Group or any member of the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or by which any property or asset of Seller, any member of the Company Group or any member of
      the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group is bound or affected;</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(iii)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>(A) subject to the <font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[</font><font style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Redacted &#8211;
        Confidential Information</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">]</font>, (B) assuming receipt of the Required Regulatory Approvals and (C) assuming Buyer and/or its Affiliates have caused new and/or supplemental credit support to be put in place
      prior to Closing in a manner that satisfies terms of any agreement governing the Existing Credit Support Obligations and the replacement or supplementing thereof, and the applicable beneficiaries, in full satisfaction of <u>Section 5.11</u>,
      conflict with, result in any breach of, constitute a default (or an event that, with notice or lapse of time or both, would become a default), give rise to any right of termination, amendment, cancellation or acceleration under, or require any
      consent of any Person pursuant to, any material Contract; or</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(iv)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>subject to the <font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[</font><font style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Redacted &#8211;
        Confidential Information</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">]</font>, results in the creation of an Encumbrance on (A) any of the Equity Interests in any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or (B) any asset
      of any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group;</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify;">except, in the case of clause (ii) or clause (iii), for any such conflicts, violations, breaches, defaults, consents or other occurrences that would not have a Material Adverse Effect or prevent, materially delay or
      materially impede the performance by Seller of its obligations under this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it will be a party or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>None of Seller, any member of the Company Group or any member of the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group is required to file, seek
      or obtain any notice, authorization, approval, order, permit or consent of or with any Governmental Authority in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it will
      be a party or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, except (i) for the Required Regulatory Approvals, Required PJM Notice, Required IESO Notice and the Required Regulatory Notice, (ii) for any filings required to be
      made under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">HSR Act</font>&#8221;), (iii) in connection with the Pre-Closing Reorganization, which, as of the Closing Date, will have been obtained
      or made, (iv) in connection with the Pre-Closing Share Issuance and Acquisition and the ULC Conversions, including any Name Change Notices required in connection therewith or (v) where failure to obtain such consent, approval, authorization or
      action, or to make such filing or notification, would not be material to the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, taken as a whole and would not prevent, materially delay or materially impede the performance by Seller of its
      obligations under this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it will be a party or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 36pt;">Section 3.4<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Capitalization</u>.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160;&#160; </font><u>Schedule 3.4(a)(i)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth, assuming for purposes of such Disclosure Schedule that the
      Pre-Closing Reorganization has been consummated, (i) a true and correct list of Equity Interests of each member of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, (ii) the beneficial and record owners of each such Equity Interest,
      (iii) the form of organization or incorporation of each member of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, and (iv) the jurisdiction of formation of each member of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group.
      All of the issued and outstanding Equity Interests in each member of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. There are no outstanding obligations, options,
      warrants, convertible securities, rights of first refusal or first offer, preemptive rights, profit interests or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any kind relating to the Equity Interests in any member of the Company Group or
      the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or obligating any Person to issue or sell any Equity Interests of, or any other interest in, any member of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group that would be implicated by the
      transactions contemplated by this Agreement (other than as provided in <u>Schedule 3.4(a)(ii)</u> or <u>Schedule 3.4(b) </u>of the Disclosure Schedules). There are no outstanding contractual obligations of any member of the Company Group or the
      Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any Equity Interests in any Person. Except as provided in the Organizational Documents of a member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group that
      have been made available to Buyer, there is no voting trust, proxy or other Contract with respect to the voting or transfer of the Equity Interests in any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group.</div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;&#160; </font>Assuming the consummation of the Pre-Closing Reorganization, except (i) as disclosed in <u>Schedule 3.4(a)</u> of the Disclosure
      Schedules with respect to the ownership of the members of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group and (ii) as set forth in the Organizational Documents of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group made
      available to Buyer, no member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group directly or indirectly owns any Equity Interest, partnership, membership or similar interest in, or any interest convertible into, exercisable for the
      purchase of or exchangeable for any such Equity Interest, partnership, membership or similar interest in any Person other than another member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 36pt;">Section 3.5<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Purchased Interests</u>.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Other than Seller with respect to the Purchased Interests (which is addressed in <u>Section 3.5(b)</u>), each Person indicated
      on <u>Schedule 3.4(a)(i)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules as owning Equity Interests in a member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group after giving effect to the Pre-Closing Reorganization will own such Equity Interests
      beneficially and of record as of Closing, will have good and valid title to such Equity Interests as of Closing and will own such Equity Interests free and clear of all Encumbrances (other than restrictions on transfer that may arise under applicable
      securities Laws) as of Closing other than as indicated on <u>Schedule 3.5(a) </u>of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160;&#160; </font>Seller is the registered and beneficial owner of the Purchased Interests, free and clear of any Encumbrance (other than
      restrictions on transfer that may arise under applicable securities Laws). Seller has the right, authority and power to sell, assign and transfer the Purchased Interests to Buyer. Upon delivery to Buyer of the assignment of the Purchased Interests on
      the Closing Date and Buyer&#8217;s payment of the Estimated Purchase Price, Buyer shall acquire good, valid and marketable title to the Purchased Interests, free and clear of any Encumbrance other than Encumbrances created by Buyer and restrictions on
      transfer that may arise under applicable securities Laws.&#160; There are no Equity Interests in the Company other than the Purchased Interests.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 36pt;">Section 3.6<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Business Financial Statements</u>.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Copies of the combined balance sheet of the Consolidated Group as at December 31, 2023 (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Balance













        Sheet</font>&#8221;), December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, and the related combined statements of income of the Consolidated Group, together with all related notes and schedules thereto (collectively referred to as the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Business Financial Statements</font>&#8221;), are attached hereto as <u>Schedule 3.6(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules. The Business Financial Statements have been derived from the books and records of the Company and have been prepared in
      accordance with GAAP consistently applied (except as may be noted therein) and fairly present in all material respects (A) the financial condition, assets and liabilities of the Consolidated Group as of the dates therein specified and (B) the results
      of operations of the Consolidated Group for the periods indicated therein; <u>provided</u>, that the Business Financial Statements and the foregoing representations and warranties are qualified by the facts that the Consolidated Group has not
      operated as a separate standalone entity and has received certain allocated charges and credits which do not necessarily reflect amounts that would have resulted from arm&#8217;s-length transactions or that the Consolidated Group would incur on a
      standalone basis.&#160; The revenues and expenses related to the Operating Projects are reflected in all material respects in the Business Financial Statements.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160; </font>Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 3.6(b)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, there are no material Liabilities, whether accrued or
      fixed, absolute or contingent, or matured or unmatured, of the Consolidated Group of a nature required to be reflected on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP, other than any such debts, liabilities or obligations (i) reflected or
      reserved against on the Business Financial Statements or the notes thereto or (ii) incurred since the date of the Balance Sheet in the ordinary course of business (none of which is a Liability for breach of Contract, tort, infringement, violation of
      Law, or that relates to any Action).</div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160;&#160; </font>Copies of the balance sheet of Red Lily Wind Energy Partnership, a Saskatchewan general partnership (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">RLWEP</font>&#8221;) as at December 31, 2023 (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">RLWEP Balance Sheet</font>&#8221;), and the related statements of income and cash flows of RLWEP, together with all related notes and schedules thereto (collectively
      referred to as the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">RLWEP Financial Statements</font>&#8221;), are attached hereto as <u>Schedule 3.6(c)(i)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules. The RLWEP Financial Statements have been derived from the books and records of
      RLWEP and have been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied (except as may be noted therein) and fairly present in all material respects (A) the financial condition, assets, liabilities and equity of RLWEP as of the dates therein
      specified and (B) the results of operations and cash flows of RLWEP for the periods indicated therein.&#160; Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 3.6(c)(ii)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, there are no material Liabilities, whether accrued or fixed,
      absolute or contingent, or matured or unmatured, of RLWEP of a nature required to be reflected on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP, other than any such debts, liabilities or obligations (i) reflected or reserved against on the RLWEP
      Financial Statements or the notes thereto or (ii) incurred since the date of the RLWEP Balance Sheet in the ordinary course of business (none of which is a Liability for breach of Contract, tort, infringement, violation of Law, or that relates to any
      Action).</div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160;&#160; </font>Copies of the balance sheet of &#201;oliennes Belle-Rivi&#232;re Inc., a Quebec corporation (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">EBR</font>&#8221;)
      as at December, 2023 (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">EBR Balance Sheet</font>&#8221;), and the related statements of income and cash flows of EBR, together with all related notes and schedules thereto (collectively referred to as the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">EBR Financial Statements</font>&#8221;), are attached hereto as <u>Schedule 3.6(d)(i)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules. The EBR Financial Statements have been derived from the books and records of EBR and have been prepared in
      accordance with GAAP consistently applied (except as may be noted therein) and fairly present in all material respects (A) the financial condition, assets, liabilities and equity of EBR as of the dates therein specified and (B) the results of
      operations and cash flows of EBR for the periods indicated therein.&#160; Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 3.6(d)(ii)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, there are no material Liabilities, whether accrued or fixed, absolute or contingent, or matured or
      unmatured, of EBR of a nature required to be reflected on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP, other than any such debts, liabilities or obligations (i) reflected or reserved against on the EBR Financial Statements or the notes thereto
      or (ii) incurred since the date of the EBR Balance Sheet in the ordinary course of business (none of which is a Liability for breach of Contract, tort, infringement, violation of Law, or that relates to any Action).</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(e)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160; </font>Copies of the balance sheet of Permian Renewables Holdco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">PRH</font>&#8221;) as at December 31, 2023 (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">PRH Balance Sheet</font>&#8221;), and the related statements of income and cash flows of PRH, together with all related notes and schedules thereto (collectively referred
      to as the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">PRH Financial Statements</font>&#8221;), are attached hereto as <u>Schedule 3.6(e)(i)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules. The PRH Financial Statements have been derived from the books and records of PRH and have
      been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied (except as may be noted therein) and fairly present in all material respects (A) the financial condition, assets, liabilities and equity of PRH as of the dates therein specified and (B) the
      results of operations and cash flows of PRH for the periods indicated therein.&#160; Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 3.6(e)(ii)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, there are no material Liabilities, whether accrued or fixed, absolute or contingent, or
      matured or unmatured, of PRH of a nature required to be reflected on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP, other than any such debts, liabilities or obligations (i) reflected or reserved against on the PRH Financial Statements or the
      notes thereto or (ii) incurred since the date of the PRH Balance Sheet in the ordinary course of business (none of which is a Liability for breach of Contract, tort, infringement, violation of Law, or that relates to any Action).</div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(f)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Copies of the balance sheet of Algonquin Power (Blue Hill Holdings) Inc., an Ontario corporation (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">APBHH</font>&#8221;) as at December 31, 2023 (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">APBHH Balance Sheet</font>&#8221;), and the related statements of income and cash flows of APBHH, together with all related notes and schedules thereto (collectively
      referred to as the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">APBHH Financial Statements</font>&#8221;), are attached hereto as <u>Schedule 3.6(f)(i)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules. The APBHH Financial Statements have been derived from the books and records of
      APBHH and have been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied (except as may be noted therein) and fairly present in all material respects (A) the financial condition, assets, liabilities and equity of APBHH as of the dates therein
      specified and (B) the results of operations and cash flows of APBHH for the periods indicated therein.&#160; Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 3.6(f)(ii)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, there are no material Liabilities, whether accrued or fixed,
      absolute or contingent, or matured or unmatured, of APBHH of a nature required to be reflected on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP, other than any such debts, liabilities or obligations (i) reflected or reserved against on the APBHH
      Financial Statements or the notes thereto or (ii) incurred since the date of the APBHH Balance Sheet in the ordinary course of business (none of which is a Liability for breach of Contract, tort, infringement, violation of Law, or that relates to any
      Action).</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(g)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Copies of the balance sheet of VWH as at December 31, 2023 (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">VWH Balance Sheet</font>&#8221;), and
      the related statements of income and cash flows of VWH, together with all related notes and schedules thereto (collectively referred to as the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">VWH Financial Statements</font>&#8221;), are attached hereto as <u>Schedule
        3.6(g)(i)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules. The VWH Financial Statements have been derived from the books and records of VWH and have been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied (except as may be noted therein) and fairly present in
      all material respects (A) the financial condition, assets, liabilities and equity of VWH as of the dates therein specified and (B) the results of operations and cash flows of VWH for the periods indicated therein.&#160; Except as set forth on <u>Schedule
        3.6(g)(ii)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, there are no material Liabilities, whether accrued or fixed, absolute or contingent, or matured or unmatured, of VWH of a nature required to be reflected on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with
      GAAP, other than any such debts, liabilities or obligations (i) reflected or reserved against on the VWH Financial Statements or the notes thereto or (ii) incurred since the date of the VWH Balance Sheet in the ordinary course of business (none of
      which is a Liability for breach of Contract, tort, infringement, violation of Law, or that relates to any Action).</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(h)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>After giving effect to the Pre-Closing Reorganization and the Closing, none of the members of the Company Group or the
      Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group shall have any Liabilities associated with the steps undertaken to complete the Pre-Closing Reorganization or the completion thereof.</div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(i)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>As of the date hereof, the aggregate principal amount of indebtedness for borrowed money (other than Specified Funded
      Indebtedness) of members of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group does not exceed $80,000,000 (after giving effect to (x) the ownership percentages of non-wholly-owned Subsidiaries and (y) any applicable conversions of
      Canadian Dollars to U.S. Dollars pursuant to the Conversion Rate as of August 8, 2024).</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(j)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160;&#160; </font>As of the Closing Date, the statement of cash flows of the Consolidated Group as at December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and
      December 31, 2021, together with all related notes and schedules thereto (collectively referred to as the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Business Cash Flow Statements</font>&#8221; delivered to Buyer pursuant to <u>Section 5.38</u> have been derived
      from the books and records of the Company and have been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied (except as may be noted therein) and fairly present in all material respects (A) the financial condition, assets and liabilities of the
      Consolidated Group as of the dates therein specified and (B) the results of operations of the Consolidated Group for the periods indicated therein; <u>provided</u>, that the Business Financial Statements and the foregoing representations and
      warranties are qualified by the facts that the Consolidated Group has not operated as a separate standalone entity and has received certain allocated charges and credits which do not necessarily reflect amounts that would have resulted from
      arm&#8217;s-length transactions or that the Consolidated Group would incur on a standalone basis.</div>
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    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 36pt;">Section 3.7<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Absence of Certain Changes or Events</u>.</div>
    <div style="margin-left: 27pt;"><br>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Since the date of the Balance Sheet, (i) the business of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group has been
      conducted in the ordinary course of business in all material respects and (ii) none of Seller or any member of the Company Group (or, to the extent that Seller could prevent such action from having been taken, any member of the Non-Controlled Joint
      Ventures Group) has taken any action (or omitted to take an action) that, if taken (or omitted to be taken) after the date of this Agreement without Buyer&#8217;s consent, would constitute a breach of the covenants set forth in <u>Section 5.1.</u></div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Since the date of the Balance Sheet, there has not occurred any Material Adverse Effect.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 3.8<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Compliance with </u><u>Law; </u><u>Permits</u>.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 3.8(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, each member of the Company Group and, to the
      Knowledge of Seller, the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group is, and has been for the past 36 months, in compliance with all Laws and Permits applicable to it, except for violations that would not reasonably be expected to be material to the Company
      Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, taken as a whole.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 3.8(b)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, each member of the Company Group and the
      Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group is in possession of all permits, licenses, franchises, approvals, certificates, certificates of authorization, decrees, consents, waivers, concessions, exemptions, orders, registrations, notices or other
      authorizations of any Governmental Authority necessary for each member of the Company Group and, to the Knowledge of Seller, the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group with respect to the Construction Projects and the Operating Projects owned, leased or
      operated by such Persons in light of the current stage of construction or operation of such Projects (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Permits</font>&#8221;) and there is no fact or circumstance that is reasonably likely to prevent any such Project
      from obtaining any Permit necessary for its construction or operation, except where the failure to have, or the suspension or cancelation of, any of the Permits would not reasonably be expected to be material to the Company Group and the
      Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, taken as a whole.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>No member of the Company Group nor the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, nor any director or officer nor, to the Knowledge of
      Seller, any other employee, agent or other Person acting on behalf of any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, has, in the past 36 months, directly or indirectly, violated any provision of any applicable federal,
      state, provincial or foreign anti-bribery or anti-corruption Laws including, but not limited to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (Canada) and Criminal Code (Canada) as amended and other
      (collectively, &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Anti-Corruption Laws</font>&#8221;) or Anti-Money Laundering Laws in any material respect, including by: (i) the use of any funds of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group for unlawful
      contributions, gifts, entertainment or other expenses; (ii) providing, promising to provide, or agreeing with any other person to provide or promise to provide, an unlawful benefit of any kind (including a payment) to foreign or domestic government
      officials or employees or to foreign or domestic political parties or campaigns from funds of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group; or (iii) making or receiving any unlawful bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment, gratuity,
      kickback or other similar unlawful payment.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 3.9<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Litigation; Orders</u>. Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 3.9</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, there is no Action by or against Seller
      or any member of the Company Group pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened or by or against Seller or any member of the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or threatened against any member of the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group that
      would, if determined adversely to Seller or such member the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, reasonably be expected to (i) have a material adverse effect on the ability of Seller to enter into and perform its obligations
      under this Agreement or consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or (ii) be material to the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, taken as a whole. Seller, the Company Group and, to the Knowledge of Seller, the
      Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group are not subject to any Order of any Governmental Authority that would reasonably be expected to (x) have a material adverse effect on the ability of Seller to enter into and perform its obligations under this
      Agreement or consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or (y) be material to the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, taken as a whole.</div>
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    <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">Section 3.10<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Employee Benefit Plans</u>.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>For purposes hereof &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Employee Plans</font>&#8221; means, all &#8220;employee benefit plans&#8221; (as such term
      is defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA), whether or not subject to ERISA, and all employment, termination, severance, retention, change in control, bonus, equity option, equity purchase, equity-based, phantom equity, restricted stock, incentive,
      deferred compensation, retiree medical or life insurance, supplemental retirement, vacation, paid time off, welfare benefit insurance coverage, or other contracts, letters, agreements, benefit plans, programs or arrangements that are maintained,
      contributed to, or required to be contributed to, or sponsored by the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group for the benefit of any current or former employee, officer, director or individual service provider of the Company Group or
      the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or pursuant to which the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group has any Liability in respect of the foregoing, or under which Seller or any Affiliate of Seller other than a member of the
      Company Group has any Liability in respect of any Subject Employees, other than plans established pursuant to statute and administered by a Governmental Authority.&#160; <u>Schedule 3.10(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth, as of the date
      hereof, a true, complete and accurate list of all material Employee Plans in force and effect.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>With respect to each material Employee Plan in effect on the date of this Agreement, Seller has made available to Buyer a
      complete and accurate copy of (i) the current plan document (and all amendments thereto) for each such Employee Plan; (ii) the most recent annual report (Form 5500) filed with the IRS, and any other annual information return filed with a Governmental
      Authority, if any; (iii) the most recent trust agreement, group annuity contract and summary plan description, if any, relating to such Employee Plan; and (iv) the most recent favorable determination or opinion letter, if any, from the IRS with
      respect to each Employee Plan intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Code.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Each Employee Plan has been and is being administered in all material respects in accordance with ERISA, the Code and all other
      applicable laws and the regulations thereunder and in accordance with its terms. With respect to the Employee Plans, there are no benefit obligations for which contributions have not been made or properly accrued to the extent required by GAAP,
      except for failures to make such contributions or accruals for contributions as are not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably likely to be material. There are no Actions pending, or to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened, with respect to any
      Employee Plan (other than routine claims for benefits in the ordinary course and appeals thereof) that would result in material Liability to any member of the Company Group or to the Knowledge of Seller, the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; </font>No member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group has, and could reasonably be expected to have, any
      liability, including on account of an ERISA Affiliate, with respect to any &#8220;multiemployer plan&#8221; as defined in Section 3(37) of ERISA or any &#8220;multi-employer plan&#8221; as such term is defined in subsection 8500(1) of the Tax Act.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(e)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Each Employee Plan that is intended to be qualified as Tax-preferred or Tax-exempt (including under Section 401(a) of the Code)
      is so qualified and has received or is the subject of a determination or opinion letter from the IRS, if applicable, that it is so qualified and each related trust that is intended to be exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(a) of the
      Code has received a determination or opinion letter from the IRS that it is so exempt, and, to the Knowledge of Seller, no fact or event has occurred since the date of such letter or letters from the IRS that would reasonably be expected to adversely
      affect the qualified status of any such Employee Plan or the exempt status of any such trust.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(f)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; </font>None of the Employee Plans is a &#8220;single-employer plan&#8221; (within the meaning of Section 4001(a)(15) of ERISA) subject to Title IV
      of ERISA for which either the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group would reasonably be expected to incur liability under Section 4063 or 4064 of ERISA or a &#8220;registered pension plan&#8221; as that term is defined in subsection 248(1) of
      the Tax Act that contains a &#8220;defined benefit provision&#8221; as that term is defined in subsection 147.1(1) of the Tax Act. No member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group maintains, contributes to or is required to contribute
      to, or has any liability with respect to, any (i) &#8220;employee pension benefit plan&#8221; (within the meaning of Section 3(2) of ERISA) that is subject to Title IV of ERISA, Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code, (ii) any &#8220;multiple employer welfare
      arrangement,&#8221; as defined in Section 3(40) of ERISA, (iii) any &#8220;multiple employer plan,&#8221; as defined in Section 413(c) of the Code, (iv) a &#8220;retirement compensation arrangement&#8221; as such term is defined in subsection 248(1) of the Tax Act, (v) a &#8220;salary
      deferral arrangement&#8221; as such term is defined in subsection 248(1) of the Tax Act, or (vi) an &#8220;employee life and health trust&#8221; as such term is defined in subsection 248(1) of the Tax Act.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(g)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements nor the consummation of any of the transactions
      contemplated by the foregoing agreements will (either alone or in conjunction with any other event) (1) result in, cause the accelerated vesting, funding or delivery of, or increase the amount or value of, any payment or benefit to any employee,
      officer, director, or individual service provider of any member of the Company Group or, to the Knowledge of Seller, the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, (2) result in any limitation on the right of any member of the Company Group to amend,
      merge, terminate or receive a reversion of assets from any Employee Plan or related trust, or (3) result in the receipt or retention by any person who is a &#8220;disqualified individual&#8221; (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code) of any payment or
      benefit that is a &#8220;parachute payment&#8221; (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code). None of the Employee Plans provides for or promises retiree medical, disability or life insurance benefits to any current or former employee, officer, director or
      individual service provider of the Company Group or, to the Knowledge of Seller, the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(h)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Each Employee Plan constitutes a &#8220;nonqualified deferred compensation plan&#8221; subject to Section 409A of the Code is in documentary
      and operational compliance, in all material respects, with Section 409A of the Code and the regulations thereunder.&#160; No member of the Company Group or, to the Knowledge of Seller, the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group has any obligation to gross up
      or otherwise reimburse any current or former employee, officer, director or individual service provider of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group for any Tax incurred by such Person pursuant to Section 409A, 4999, or 105(h) of
      the Code.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(i)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; </font>Each Employee Plan subject to the laws and regulations of any jurisdiction outside of the United States (i) has been established
      and maintained in all material respects in accordance with all applicable statutes, laws, ordinances, regulations, and rules; (ii) if the Employee Plan is intended to qualify for special tax treatment, such Employee Plan meets in all material
      respects, the requirements for such treatment; and (iii) if the Employee Plan is intended to be funded or book-reserved, such Employee Plan is funded or book reserved, as appropriate, based upon reasonable actuarial assumptions and applicable Laws.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 3.11<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Labor and Employment Matters</u></div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>No member of the Company Group nor, to the Knowledge of Seller, the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group is a party to any labor
      or collective bargaining contract, and, to the Knowledge of Seller, no union organizing efforts covering any Subject Employees are now being conducted or have been conducted in the past 36 months. There is no material (a) labor dispute, strike,
      controversy, slowdown, work stoppage or lockout involving any Subject Employees or otherwise pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened against or affecting any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or (b)
      unfair labor practice or labor charge or complaint involving any Subject Employees or pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened with respect to the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group before the National Labor Relations
      Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or any other similar Governmental Authority. Each employer of Subject Employees, member of the Company Group and, to the Knowledge of Seller, the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group are, and have
      been for the past 36 months, in material compliance with all applicable Laws relating to labor and employment, including as relating to employment standards, accessibility, labor relations, human rights, employment equity, occupational health and
      safety, wages, hours, plant closings, collective bargaining, unemployment compensation, pay equity, harassment, retaliation, equal employment opportunity, discrimination, immigration, workforce classification, safety and health.</div>
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    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Seller has made available to Buyer a true, complete and accurate list of each employee of the Company Group, Seller or an
      Affiliate of Seller that performs services for the Company Group and, to the Knowledge of Seller, the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group (such employees, &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Subject Employees</font>&#8221;) as of a date within the 15-day
      period preceding the date of this Agreement, including name, employee number, job title, start date, status as exempt or non-exempt, full-time or part-time status, leave status (including date of leave and expected return date (if known)), employment
      location, employing entity (if not the Company) and current base annual salary or hourly rate of pay and target bonus opportunity or other incentive compensation, in each case, as applicable.&#160; The most recent such list has been delivered to Buyer on
      or prior to the date hereof.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; During the two-year period preceding the date of this Agreement, no member of the Company Group or, to the Knowledge of Seller, the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures
        Group has effectuated any &#8220;plant closing&#8221; or employee &#8220;mass layoff&#8221; (in each case, as defined in the WARN Act or equivalent foreign legislation) affecting any site of employment or one or more facilities or operating units within any site of
        employment or facility of any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group for which there is any unsatisfied liability.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc134575515"></a><a name="z_Toc174053227"></a>Section 3.12&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Insurance</u>. <u>Schedule 3.12</u> of the <a name="z_9kMNM5YVt39A7AEQCytn08FF0cVrur8H2A"></a><a name="z_9kMNM5YVt39A7AHTCytn08FF0cVrur8H2A"></a>Disclosure Schedules sets forth (a) a true and complete list of all material insurance policies in force with respect to the members of Company Group and, to the Knowledge of Seller, the
        Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Insurance Policies</font>&#8221;) and (b) particulars of loss runs related to material losses under any such Insurance Policy in the 12-month period preceding the date hereof.
        True and complete copies of such insurance policies (or, to the extent such policies are not available, policy binders) have been made available to Buyer.&#160; All such policies (and, with respect to the Non-Controlled<font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
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        received by any member of the Company Group or, to the Knowledge of Seller, any member of the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group with respect to any such policy and, to the Knowledge of Seller, there is no threatened termination, non-renewal or
        material amendment thereof.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc134575516"></a><a name="z_Toc174053228"></a>Section 3.13 &#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Real Property; Personal Property; Sufficiency of Assets</u>.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(a)</font>&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;&#160; Set forth on <u>Schedule 3.13(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules is a true and complete list of all Owned Real Property and
        references to the most recent policies of title insurance made available to Buyer (each, a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Title Policy</font>&#8221;) with respect to such Owned Real Property. The legal descriptions of the Owned Real Property set forth
        in each such Title Policy are true and accurate in all material respects.&#160; In each case, (i) each applicable member of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group has good and valid title to all Owned Real Property, free and clear
        of all Encumbrances, other than Permitted Encumbrances, and (ii) except for Permitted Encumbrances, no member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group has leased or otherwise granted to any Person the right to use or occupy
        the Owned Real Property other than to another member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group.</div>
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        Joint Ventures Group has good and valid interests in and to the Leased Real Property, free and clear of all Encumbrances, other than Permitted Encumbrances.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(c)</font>&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;&#160;&#160; The applicable member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group has good and valid interests in and
        to the Easement Real Property, free and clear of all Encumbrances, other than Permitted Encumbrances.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(d)</font>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; No member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group has received notice of any active proceedings of
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        each of the Real Property Contracts is in full force and effect and constitutes the legal, valid, binding and enforceable obligation of the applicable member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group and, to the Knowledge of
        Seller, any other party thereto, except as may be limited by applicable bankruptcy and similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors&#8217; rights and general equitable principles.&#160; With respect to each of the material Real Property Contracts, (A)
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        Group or, to the Knowledge of Seller, the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group for a violation of Privacy Laws. No member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group has in the past 36 months been, and none are currently under
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        Personal Information) processed thereon and (B) maintain backup, data recovery, disaster recovery and business continuity plans, procedures and facilities, and (ii) each member of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group act in
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        Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group has any material Liability for Taxes of any other Person as a transferee or successor under applicable Law or is or has been a member of any consolidated, combined, unitary or similar Tax group
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        accounting method, (ii) has executed or entered into a closing agreement pursuant to Section 7121 of the Code or any similar provision of Law or any other binding written agreement with any Governmental Authority with respect to material Taxes or
        (iii) will be required to include any material item of income in taxable income for any taxable period (or portion thereof) beginning after the Closing Date as a result of any (x) installment sale or open transaction disposition made on or prior to
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        of the Code) in a distribution of stock intended to qualify for tax-free treatment under Section 355 of the Code during the past two years or (ii) experienced an ownership change pursuant to Section 382 of the Code.&#160; Each U.S. member of the Company
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        taxation year or period that remains open for assessment or reassessment as of the date hereof have been posted to the Electronic Data Room or otherwise made available to Buyer.</div>
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        Ventures Group was not dealing at arm's length within the meaning of the Tax Act was equal to the fair market value of such property acquired, provided or sold or services purchased or provided and documentation is available to substantiate the
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        location now or formerly owned, leased or operated by any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group which has resulted or would reasonably be expected to result in a Liability to any member of the Company Group or the
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Seller has made available to Buyer copies of all final environmental site assessments, monitoring reports, audits and other material final environmental reports and
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        assets are) bound, as of the date hereof, and (ii) the Electronic Data Room contains in Folder 2 the material Real Property Contracts in effect as of the date hereof (such Contracts and agreements as described in this <u>Section 3.18(a)</u> being
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        future capital expenditures or capital investments, or (B) for the future sale of any material asset or property or granting a right or option in favor of another Person to purchase any material asset or property;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(viii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; any Contract the primary purpose of which is to address Taxes (including PILOTs, FILOTs, Tax abatements, tax indemnification Contracts, Tax allocation agreements, Tax
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        a Project or a member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or (B) any third party (for clarity, not including Seller or any of its Affiliates) provides or posts any guarantee, indemnity, performance or surety bond, letter
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(xiii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; other than any Contract that is not otherwise a Key Project Document, any Contract that imposes a &#8220;change of control&#8221; or similar restriction that is implicated in
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        Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, as the case may be, and, to the Knowledge of Seller, the counterparties thereto, and is in full force and effect. No member of the Company Group nor the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group nor, to the Knowledge
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        constitutes a default or breach under or would reasonably be expected to result in a breach of or a default or termination under any Material Contract (in each case, with or without notice or lapse of time or both) by any member of the Company
        Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or, to the Knowledge of Seller, give to any other Person any right of acceleration, termination, modification or cancellation under any Material Contract, or result in the creation of any Encumbrance
        upon any of the assets of any member of the Company Group nor the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, except as would not reasonably be expected to be material to the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, taken as a whole.&#160;
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 3.20(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, each FERC jurisdictional Project is (1) a QF under PURPA, and all filings necessary for
        such QF status are filed with FERC and remain in full force and effect; and/or (2) a FUCO, or an EWG, based on EWG self-certification and such EWG status remains in full force and effect. The EWG status and QF status of each Project is set forth on
        <u>Schedule 3.20(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; As <a name="z_cp_change_227"></a>set forth in Schedule 3.20(b) of the Disclosure Schedules, as of the Closing Date, each Project located in Canada shall have a FUCO
        self-certification filed with FERC and such FUCO status shall be in full force and effect.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; With respect to each jurisdictional Project that is a QF, each member of the Company Group that owns such a Project either (A) is eligible for the exemptions set
        forth in section 292.601 and section 292.602 of FERC&#8217;s regulations, from the FPA, PUHCA and state law and regulations respecting the rates of electric utilities and the financial and organizational regulation of electric utilities, (B) has obtained
        MBR Authority and is eligible for those exemptions set forth in Section 292.601 and Section 292.602 of FERC&#8217;s regulations, from the FPA, from PUHCA and state law and regulations respecting the rates of electric utilities and the financial and
        organizational regulation of electric utilities, except for the exemption contained in Section 292.601(c)(1) of such regulations or (C) has obtained MBR Authority and status as an EWG or FUCO, as applicable.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Each member of the Company Group that owns a Project and each Power Marketer that does not qualify for an exemption from compliance with section 205 and section 206
        of the FPA contained in Section 292.601(c)(1) of FERC&#8217;s regulations has obtained MBR Authority which is in full force and effect as of the Closing Date, as set forth in <u>Schedule 3.20(d)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(e)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; All Projects that are subject to the jurisdiction of the PUCT are EWGs or QFs and are registered as a &#8220;<a name="z_Hlk172990546"></a><font style="font-weight: bold;">Power













          Generation Company</font>&#8221; with the PUCT and such Projects have received certification from the PUCT that such Projects are eligible to issue RECs as a &#8220;<a name="z_Hlk172990584"></a><font style="font-weight: bold;">Renewable Energy Credit
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(f)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Schedule 3.20(f)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth each Project with a tariff on file with FERC in full force and effect for the provision of reactive
        supply and voltage control service under Schedule 2 of the PJM Tariff.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(g)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Schedule 3.20(g)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth each Project which has registered with NERC, and such registrations are in full force and effect and
        is in material compliance with all applicable NERC requirements.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(h)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; There is no complaint or administrative proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened, by or before any Governmental Authority against any of the
        Projects or Power Marketers alleging any violation of, or material non-compliance with, applicable requirements of any Governmental Authority, that could reasonably be expected to result in any loss of EWG status, MBR Authority, or QF status, as
        applicable by any Project or Power Marketer.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc134575523"></a><a name="z_Toc174053236"></a>Section 3.21&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Related Party Transactions</u>. Except (a) as set forth on <u>Schedule 3.21</u> of the Disclosure Schedules and
        (b) for employment, service, tax planning or intercompany information technology agreements or arrangements entered into in the ordinary course of business, no member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, is a party to
        any Contract, agreement or transaction currently in effect with (i) any Related Party of Seller or (ii) any immediate family members of any Person described in clause (i) hereof.</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt; text-align: justify;"><a name="z_9kR3WTrAG88AGiLcszv1IKPaRB5w4J"></a><a name="z_Toc134575522"></a><a name="z_Toc174053237"></a><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9Ut9BE"></a>Section 3.22&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Brokers</u>. Except
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      <div style="text-indent: 36pt; text-align: justify;"><a name="z_Toc174053238"></a>Section 3.23&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Bank Accounts</u>. <u>Schedule 3.23</u> of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth the names and locations of banks, trust companies and other
        financial institutions at which any member of the Company Group maintains bank accounts, the associated account numbers (with customary redactions of confidential information) and the names of all persons authorized to make withdrawals therefrom.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 3.24&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Indigenous Groups</u>.</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; There is no Indigenous Group that has in the past 36 months opposed, or that currently oppose, or, to the Knowledge of Seller, has threatened to oppose or obstruct
        the current or proposed operations or activities of, or an application for a Permit or amendment to an existing Permit of, any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, including any development, construction,
        operational, or decommissioning activities related to a Project. There are no current, pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened Actions by any Indigenous Group affecting any Project or Project Real Property.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 3.24(b)</u> of the Disclosure Schedule: (i) no member of the Company Group or of the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group is a party
        to or bound by any Contract with any Indigenous Group to provide benefits, pecuniary or otherwise, with respect to a Project at any stage of development; and (ii) no member of the Company Group or of the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group has
        offered any Indigenous Group any benefits with respect to any Project at any stage of development.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc174053240"></a>Section 3.25&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Credit Supports</u>. As of the date hereof, <u>Schedule 5.11</u> of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth a complete and accurate list of all
        credit support provided by Seller or any of its Affiliates to any other Person with respect to the Company Group, the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, the Projects, the business of each member of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint
        Ventures Group, or the Material Contracts.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc134575525"></a><a name="z_Toc174053241"></a>Section 3.26&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Exclusivity of Representations and Warranties</u>. Neither Seller, the Company nor any of their respective <a name="z_9kMON5YVt3AB6EJN6imtukw1"></a>Affiliates or <a name="z_9kMKJ5YVt3AB8CHgMr5vxyuAyz8B86"></a>Representatives is making any representation or warranty of any kind or nature whatsoever, oral or written, express or implied, relating to the
        Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group (including, but not limited to, any relating to financial condition, results of operations, assets or liabilities of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group), except as
        expressly set forth in this <u>Article III</u> and the Ancillary Agreements and Seller hereby disclaims any such other representations or warranties.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a name="z_9kR3WTrAG889DOG6yimpaI21F5784K89IEKPD9D"></a><a name="z_9kR3WTrAG88DFMG6yimpaI21F5784K89IEKPD9D"></a><a name="z_Toc134575526"></a>ARTICLE IV</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_9kMN5G6ZWu4AB9ELkOowqx"></a>Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Seller as follows:</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc134575527"></a><a name="z_Toc174053243"></a>Section 4.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Organization</u>. Buyer is (a) duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the
        jurisdiction of its incorporation, formation or organization, as applicable, and has all necessary power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and (b) duly qualified as a
        foreign business entity to do business, and is in good standing, in each jurisdiction where the character of the properties owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of its business makes such qualification necessary, except, in each case, for
        any such failures that would not have a Buyer Material Adverse Effect.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 4.2&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Authority</u>. Buyer has the power and authority to execute and deliver this <a name="z_9kMK9N6ZWu4AB7FLP8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to
        which it will be a party, to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution, delivery and performance by <a name="z_9kR3WTr266788KKEzt4tz2s4XG43r013J"></a>Buyer of
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        and delivered by Buyer, and assuming due execution and delivery by each of the other parties hereto or thereto, this Agreement constitutes, and, upon their execution, each of the Ancillary Agreements to which Buyer will be a party will constitute,
        the legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms, except as enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting creditors&#8217;
        rights generally and by general principles of equity (regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at <a name="z_9kMML5YVt4667HIVCu"></a>law).</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Other than the Required Regulatory Approvals, the execution, delivery and performance by <a name="z_9kMHG5YVt4889AAMMG1v6v14u6ZI65t235L"></a>Buyer of this <a name="z_9kML3G6ZWu4AB7FLP8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it will be a party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and will not:</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(i)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;conflict with or violate the Organizational Documents of Buyer;</div>
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        and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it will be a party or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, except (i) for the Required Regulatory Approvals, the Required PJM Notice and the Required Regulatory Notice,
        (ii) for any filings to be made under the HSR Act, (iii) where failure to obtain such consent, approval, authorization or <a name="z_9kMH8P6ZWu5777ENS4u1x3"></a>action, or to make such filing or notification, would not have a Buyer Material
        Adverse Effect or (iv) as arise as a result of any facts or circumstances relating to the participation of Seller or any of its Affiliates (as opposed to any third party) in the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary
        Agreements.</div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">65</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; The Financing, when funded in accordance with the Equity Commitment Letter and the Debt Commitment Letter (after giving effect to any &#8220;market flex&#8221; provisions) shall
        provide Buyer with cash proceeds on the Closing Date sufficient for the satisfaction of all of Buyer&#8217;s obligation to pay the Purchase Price, the Specified Funded Indebtedness and all fees and expenses and other payment obligations required to be
        paid or satisfied by Buyer in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to occur on the Closing Date (such amounts, collectively, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Financing Amounts</font>&#8221;). Buyer acknowledges and agrees
        that it is not a condition to the Closing or to any of its obligations under this Agreement that Buyer or any of its Affiliates obtain financing for or related to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.<a name="z_Ref129739997"></a></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Buyer Parent has delivered to Seller the Buyer Limited Guarantee with respect to Buyer&#8217;s obligation
        under this Agreement to pay the Buyer Termination Fee. So long as Seller has not taken any action that has resulted in the termination of the Buyer Limited Guarantee pursuant to the terms of Section 2 thereof, (i) the Buyer Limited Guarantee is in
        full force and effect, has not been amended, modified, terminated, rescinded or withdrawn, and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer Parent enforceable against Buyer Parent in accordance with its terms except as the same may
        be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, fraudulent conveyance, arrangement, moratorium or other similar Laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally or by general equitable principles, and (ii) no event has
        occurred, which, with or without notice, lapse of time or both, would constitute a breach or default on the part of Buyer Parent under the Buyer Limited Guarantee. There are no side letters or other written agreements affecting the enforceability
        of the Buyer Limited Guarantee to which Buyer, Buyer Parent or any of their respective Affiliates are a party.&#160; The Buyer Limited Guarantee is not subject to any conditions precedent other than as expressly set forth in the Buyer Limited Guarantee.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Buyer has delivered to Seller a true and correct copy of the Equity Commitment Letter as of the date hereof. The obligations of Buyer Parent to fund the equity
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        Commitment Letter has not been amended or modified except as permitted hereby, and the commitments contained in the Equity Commitment Letter have not been withdrawn or rescinded in any respect. So long as Seller has not taken any action that has
        resulted in the termination of the Equity Commitment Letter pursuant to the terms of Section 3 thereof, (i) the Equity Commitment Letter is in full force and effect, and constitutes, and at the Closing will constitute, the legal, valid and binding
        obligation of Buyer Parent enforceable by or on behalf of Buyer against Buyer Parent in accordance with its terms, except the same may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, fraudulent conveyance, arrangement, moratorium or other
        similar Laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally or by general equitable principles and (ii) no event has occurred, which, with or without notice, lapse of time or both, would constitute a breach or default on the part of
        Buyer Parent under the Equity Commitment Letter.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Buyer has delivered to Seller a true and correct copy of the executed Debt Commitment Letter, as of the date hereof, subject to redaction solely of fee and other
        economic provisions (including any &#8220;flex provisions&#8221;) that are customarily redacted in <a name="ElPgBr49"></a>connection with transactions of this type and that would not reasonably be expected to affect the conditionality, enforceability,
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        that is not set forth expressly in the Debt Commitment Letter. There are no side letters, understandings or other agreements, contracts or arrangements of any kind with the Financing Entities relating to the Debt Commitment Letter that would
        reasonably be expected to affect the availability, conditionality, enforceability, termination or amount of the Debt Financing. The Debt Commitment Letter is in full force and effect and constitutes the legal, valid, binding and enforceable
        obligations of Buyer and, to the knowledge of Buyer, the Financing Entities party thereto. The Debt Commitment Letter has not been amended or modified except as permitted hereby and the commitments contained in the Debt Commitment Letter have not
        been withdrawn, rescinded or otherwise modified in any respect.&#160; As of the date hereof, no event has occurred which, with or without notice, lapse of time or both, would constitute a breach or default under the Debt Commitment Letter.&#160; As of the
        date hereof, Buyer has paid or cause to be paid any and all fees and expenses required to be paid on or prior to the date hereof in accordance with the Debt Commitment Letter.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc134575533"></a><a name="z_Toc174053247"></a>Section 4.5&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Investment Intent</u>. Buyer is an &#8220;accredited investor&#8221; within the meaning of Rule 501(a)(3) of Regulation D
        promulgated under the Securities Act. Buyer understands that the acquisition of the Purchased Interests pursuant to this Agreement involves substantial risk. Buyer is able to bear the economic risk of holding the Purchased Interests for an
        indefinite period (including total loss of its investment) and has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters so as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risk of its investment. Buyer has not received any general
        solicitation or general advertisement in connection with the issuance of the Purchased Interests. Buyer is acquiring the Purchased Interests for its own account for investment purposes only and not with a view to any public distribution thereof or
        with any intention of selling, distributing or otherwise disposing of the Purchased Interests in a manner that would violate the registration requirements of the <a name="z_9kMHG5YVt39A8DIhNevB034q1YD3"></a>Securities Act. Buyer agrees that the
        Purchased Interests may not be sold, transferred, offered for sale, pledged, hypothecated or otherwise disposed of without registration under the <a name="z_9kMIH5YVt39A8DIhNevB034q1YD3"></a>Securities Act and any applicable state securities Laws,
        except pursuant to an exemption from such registration under the <a name="z_9kMJI5YVt39A8DIhNevB034q1YD3"></a>Securities Act and such Laws.</div>
      <div>&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc78182353"></a><a name="z_Toc78185540"></a><a name="z_Toc78185689"></a><a name="z_Toc78185835"></a><a name="z_Toc134575534"></a><a name="z_Toc174053248"></a><a name="z_Hlk80868571"></a>Section













        4.6&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Litigation</u>. As of the date hereof, there is no <a name="z_9kMLK5YVt3AB6DNS3t0w2"></a>Action by or against Buyer pending or, to the <a name="z_9kMIH5YVt4667GNaOz97qjmo"></a>knowledge of Buyer, threatened that would, if
        determined adversely to Buyer reasonably be expected to have a Buyer Material Adverse Effect or affect the legality, validity or enforceability of this <a name="z_9kML5I6ZWu4AB7FLP8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement or the consummation of the transactions
        contemplated hereby. Buyer is not subject to any Law (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered by any Governmental Authority that enjoins, restrains, makes illegal or otherwise prohibits the
        consummation of the transactions contemplated by this <a name="z_9kMIH5YVt39A8HHK7vuirsuA"></a>Agreement.</div>
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      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">Section 4.7&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Brokers</u>. Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 4.7</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, no broker, finder or investment banker is entitled to any brokerage, finder&#8217;s or other fee or commission
        in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.</div>
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      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc174053250"></a>Section 4.8&#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Investment Funds</u>. To the knowledge of Buyer, the amounts contributed by Buyer for the transactions contemplated by this Agreement were not, and will not be
        derived from activities that contravene any Anti-Corruption Laws, International Trade Laws, and any applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, 31 U.S.C. &#167; 5311 et seq. and its implementing regulations, 31
        C.F.R. Chapter X, 18 U.S.C. &#167;&#167; 1956-57, and any other anti-money laundering law promulgated by a relevant Governmental Authority (collectively, &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Anti-Money Laundering Laws</font>&#8221;).</div>
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      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc174053251"></a>Section 4.9&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Compliance with Laws</u>. Buyer&#8217;s operations and the operations of any subsidiaries are and have been conducted in material compliance with Anti-Money Laundering
        Laws, International Trade Laws, and Anti-Corruption Laws, and to the knowledge of Buyer, there are no ongoing, pending, or threatened investigation, action, suit, or proceeding by a Governmental Authority against Buyer relating to Buyer&#8217;s
        compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Laws, Anti-Corruption Laws, or International Trade Laws.</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc174053252"></a>Section 4.10&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Investment Canada Act</u>. Buyer is a trade agreement investor within the meaning of the Investment Canada Act, and Buyer is not a state-owned enterprise within the
        meaning of the Investment Canada Act.</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc174053253"></a>Section 4.11&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Qualified Transferee; No Disqualified Transferee</u>. At the Closing, Buyer shall (i) satisfy the requirements of being a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Qualified













          Transferee</font>&#8221;, &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Acceptable Owner</font>&#8221; or &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Acceptable Transferee</font>&#8221; (or substantially equivalent terms), (ii) shall not be a &#8220;<a name="z_Hlk172990778"></a><font style="font-weight: bold;">Disqualified Transferee</font>&#8221; (or substantially equivalent term) and (iii) shall otherwise satisfy the other suitability requirements (including, without limitation, with respect to creditworthiness), in each case,
        applicable to Buyer in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement with respect to each agreement to which any member of the Company Group is party, to the extent set forth on <u>Schedule 4.11</u> of the
        Disclosure Schedules.</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc174053254"></a>Section 4.12&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>CFIUS Foreign Person Status</u>. Buyer, and each of its directors and officers, is not a &#8220;foreign person&#8221; as defined in Section 721 of the Defense Production Act as
        amended, including the implementing regulations thereof at 31 C.F.R. Parts 800-802.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE V</div>
      <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a name="z_Toc174053255"></a>COVENANTS</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_9kR3WTrAG87EIfLcszv1KMTO6w444H4ScQFB8ET"></a><a name="z_Toc134575537"></a><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9UtAGC"></a><a name="z_Toc174053256"></a><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9Ut9EF"></a><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9Ut9EH"></a><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9Ut9FA"></a>Section 5.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Conduct of Business Prior to the </u><a name="z_9kMI2I6ZWu4AB7HQUFy61xw"></a><u>Closing</u></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_Ref172986634"></a><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9UtBDE"></a><a name="z_9kR3WTrAG87HIcLcszv1KMsGE3M8r1HCyvs9EAC"></a><a name="z_Ref134579981"></a><a name="z_Ref136511373"></a><a name="z_Ref172396481"></a><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9Ut9GB"></a><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9Ut9HI"></a>(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Between the date of this <a name="z_9kMLBO6ZWu4AB7FLP8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement and
        the <a name="z_9kMH3K6ZWu4AB89BOFy61xwNCz4"></a><a name="z_9kMH2J6ZWu599ACBNFy61xwNCz4"></a>Closing Date, except (i) as expressly required by this <a name="z_9kMLCP6ZWu4AB7FLP8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement (including with respect to the Pre-Closing
        Reorganization, the ULC Conversions and the Pre-Closing Share Issuance and Acquisition), (ii) as set forth on <u>Schedule 5.1(b)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, (iii) as required by applicable <a name="z_9kMH5M6ZWu4BC8IIVDv"></a>Law or Order or
        (iv) with the prior written consent of Buyer (which such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), (A) <a name="z_Hlk169961424"></a>Seller shall (x) operate and cause each member of the Company Group and the
        Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group to operate (subject to the limitations of authority of Seller or its Affiliates set forth in the Organizational Documents of the Joint Ventures) the businesses of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint
        Ventures Group in the <a name="z_9kMJI5YVt4668A9XWskvotIePEIH524ScQFB8ET"></a>ordinary course of business consistent, in the context of the Operating Projects and Construction Projects, with past practice, including, subject to <u>Section 5.1(d)</u>,
        paying, or causing to be paid, additional expenditures consistent in all material respects with the Operating Projects CapEx Budget, (y) take the actions specified on <u>Schedule 5.1(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules and (z) exercise its rights
        under the Contracts governing the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures in a manner consistent with its obligations under this Agreement, and (B) Seller shall use, and shall cause each member of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group
        to use, (subject to the limitations of authority of Seller or its Affiliates set forth in the Organizational Documents of the Joint Ventures), its commercially reasonable efforts to (1) preserve intact in all material respects the business
        organizations of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, (2) to preserve in all material respects the present significant commercial relationships with key <a name="z_9kMI6M6ZWu4BC9BJiLu973"></a>Persons with whom the Company
        Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group do business and (3) maintain and keep in good repair (ordinary wear and tear excepted) the properties and assets (including the Projects) of each member of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled
        Joint Ventures Group; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that no <a name="z_9kMI1H6ZWu5777ENS4u1x3"></a>action by Seller or any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group with respect to matters specifically addressed
        by any provision of <u>Section 5.1(b)</u> shall be deemed a breach of this <u>Section 5.1(a)</u> unless such <a name="z_9kMI2I6ZWu5777ENS4u1x3"></a>action constitutes a breach of such provision of <u>Section 5.1(b)</u>.</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9UtBA7"></a>(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Between the date of this <a name="z_9kMM4G6ZWu4AB7FLP8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement and the <a name="z_9kMH4L6ZWu4AB89BOFy61xwNCz4"></a><a name="z_9kMH3K6ZWu599ACBNFy61xwNCz4"></a>Closing Date, except (i) as expressly required by this Agreement (including with respect to (A) the Pre-Closing Reorganization, the ULC Conversions and the
        Pre-Closing Share Issuance and Acquisition, (B) those transactions expressly contemplated by <u>Section 5.17</u>, <u>Section 5.25</u> and <u>Section 5.28</u>, and (C) those items set forth on <u>Schedule 5.1(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules),
        (ii) as set forth on <u>Schedule 5.1(b)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, (iii) to the extent of any conflict between the terms of any Material Contract in effect as of the date hereof to which any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled
        Joint Ventures Group is a party or by which the assets of such member are bound<a name="z_cp_change_241"></a> and this Section 5.1(b), and if the Buyer has been notified in writing of of an action intended to be taken by such member in breach of
        such Section and has not provided a written approval or rejection to Seller within ten (10) Business Days of receipt of such notice, then Buyer shall be deemed to have approved the action that Seller proposes to take under such Material Contract,
        and thereupon, the taking of such action by Seller shall not be a breach of this <u>Section 5.1(b)</u>, (iv) as required by applicable Law or Order, (v) in connection with actions taken in good faith to avoid, prevent or mitigate imminent danger
        to any property, safety, natural resources (including wildlife) or the environment, (vi) in connection with the sale of PTCs of a PTC Project, or (vii) with the prior written consent of Buyer (which such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld,
        conditioned or delayed), Seller shall cause each member of the Company Group not to, and shall cause the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group not to (<u>provided</u>, that, with respect to each Joint Venture, only to the extent permitted by the
        Organizational Documents of such Joint Venture, Seller shall cause such Joint Venture not to):</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(i)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;amend the Organizational Documents of any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(ii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; issue, sell, pledge, redeem or dispose of, or agree to issue, sell, pledge or dispose of, any shares of capital stock of, or other Equity Interests in, any member of
        the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, or any options, warrants, convertible securities or other rights of any kind to acquire any such shares or Equity Interest<a name="z_cp_change_248"></a>s, except to issue units of a
        Company Trust to a pre-existing unitholder of such Company Trust where the applicable Company Trust has claimed or will be able to claim&#160; a deduction pursuant to subsection 104(6) of the Tax Act in respect of the issuance or the payment obligation
        to which the issuance relates;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(iii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; (A) split, combine, reclassify or otherwise effect any change in the capitalization of their outstanding Equity Interests other than pursuant to any &#8220;tax equity&#8221;
        transaction as provided in the Tax Equity Documents or (B) declare, set aside or pay any non-cash dividend or non-cash distribution to any Person other than a member of the Company Group (except in consideration of an issuance of units in the
        Company to its beneficial holders prior to December 31, 2024 <a name="z_cp_change_251"></a>and except with respect to any payment satisfied by a change in capitalization caused by the issuance of units of a Company Trust to a pre-existing
        unitholder of such Company Trust where the applicable Company Trust has claimed or will be able to claim a deduction pursuant to subsection 104(6) of the Tax Act in respect of the issuance or the payment obligation to which the issuance relates);</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(iv)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; make any loans, advances or capital contributions to, or investments in, any other Person (other than a Subsidiary of the Company);</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(v)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; (A) incur any Indebtedness (with the exception of clauses (iii), (v) and (viii) of the definition thereof) or (B) assume, guarantee, endorse, pledge assets in respect
        of or otherwise become liable or responsible for the indebtedness or other obligations of another Person (other than a guaranty by the Company on behalf of its Subsidiaries), in each case, (i) in excess of $5,000,000 in the aggregate or (ii) the
        incurrence of Indebtedness as expressly contemplated as Specified Funded Indebtedness; <u>provided</u>, that any letters of credit, guarantees or similar instruments of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group in effect as of
        the date hereof may be drawn upon;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(vi)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; (A) incorporate, form or otherwise establish any Subsidiaries; (B) acquire all or substantially all of the assets of any other Person; (C) acquire any corporation,
        partnership, limited liability <a name="z_9kMKJ5YVt46679BNHy0poD"></a>company, other business organization or division thereof or acquire any Equity Interest, partnership, membership or similar interest in, or any interest convertible into,
        exercisable for the purchase of or exchangeable for any such Equity Interest, partnership, membership or similar interest in any other Person; or (D) except in the ordinary course of business, make any acquisition of, or agree to acquire, any
        material assets or properties;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(vii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; enter into any Contracts (A) that limit or purport to limit the ability of any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group to compete in
        any line of business or with any Person or in any geographic area or during any period of time, (B) that relates to any Equity Interests of a member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or rights in connection therewith,
        (C) with a Governmental Authority (other than any such Contract that is entered into in the ordinary course of business and is not material), (D) the primary purpose of which is to address Taxes or (E) that impose a &#8220;change of control&#8221; or similar
        restriction (including through the use of any term such as &#8220;Qualified Transferee&#8221;), in each case, other than those set forth in any &#8220;tax equity&#8221; financing document of the Joint Ventures;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(viii)&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; (A) liquidate, dissolve, reorganize, merge, consolidate, fail to maintain the limited liability company, partnership, corporate or other entity existence of any
        member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or otherwise wind up their business or operations, or (B) adopt a plan of complete or partial liquidation, dissolution, merger, consolidation or recapitalization of any member of
        the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_9kR3WTrAG87HKeLcszv1KMsnAB199z124KML8vA"></a>(ix)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; (A) other than with respect to waivers or amendments entered into in the ordinary course of business that are
        not materially adverse to the member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group party thereto, amend or waive any provision of any Material Contract, (B) terminate any Material Contract other than in the ordinary course of
        business, (C) enter into any Contract that would, if entered into at or prior to the date hereof, be a Key Project Document, (D) enter into any Contract with respect to an option to purchase or lease real property other than in the ordinary course
        of business, (E) exercise any option to purchase or lease real property, or (F) except for transactions required pursuant to the terms of any Material Contract in effect on the date hereof and made available to Buyer, enter into any lease, sublease
        or license with respect to real property or any Easement or purchase any real property;<a name="z_cp_change_256"></a> provided that the Company Group shall be permitted to enter into any change order in respect of an engineering, procurement, and
        construction Contract or other construction Contract, provided that the (i) value of the change order does not exceed $[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Monetary Threshold</font>] individually&#160; or&#160;
        an&#160; amount&#160; equal&#160; to&#160; [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Monetary Threshold</font>]%&#160; of&#160; the original&#160; contract&#160; price&#160; in&#160; the&#160; aggregate&#160; (when&#160; taken&#160; together&#160; with&#160; any&#160; other amendment,
        variation or change order in respect of such Contract) and (ii) the amendments to such Contract contemplated by such change order (other than in respect of contract price) would not be adverse to the interests of the applicable Project Company or
        the Buyer;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(x)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; except to the extent required by applicable Law (including Section 409A of the Code) or by the existing terms of any existing Employee Plans as in effect on the date
        of this Agreement and made available to Buyer, (A) [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Information Related to Employees</font>], (B) amend, adopt, establish, terminate any Employee Plan (or any plan or
        arrangement that would be an Employee Plan if in existence on the date of this Agreement), except for changes of general application not specifically targeted to Subject Employees, (C) <a name="z_cp_change_258"></a>accelerate the vesting of, or
        the lapsing of restrictions with respect to, any stock or equity options or other equity-based compensation, if any of the foregoing would reasonably be expected to materially increase Buyer&#8217;s aggregate employment costs following the Closing, (D)
        enter into any collective bargaining agreement or similar agreement with any labor organization or other employee representative covering any employees of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or recognize or certify any
        labor union, labor organization, works council, or group of employees of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group as the bargaining representative for such employees, (E) implement any actions that would reasonably be expected
        to trigger the notice requirements of the WARN Act or equivalent foreign legislation or (F) hire any employee, officer, director or individual service provider of any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, except to
        fill employment vacancies that exist as of the date of this Agreement or arise during the interim period (but only if such new hire would have annual base compensation less than or equal to the equivalent compensation of a Person having an
        equivalent position as specified on the most recent list of Subject Employees delivered to Buyer on or prior to the date hereof or (G) waive or release any material noncompetition, nonsolicitation, nondisclosure, noninterference, nondisparagement,
        or other restrictive covenant obligation of any current or former employee, officer, director or individual service provider of any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(xi)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; make, revoke or change any material Tax election, change an annual accounting period with respect to Taxes, adopt or change (or request any Governmental Authority to
        change) any accounting method with respect to Taxes, file any amended Tax Return, file any Tax Return other than one prepared in a manner consistent with past practice, enter into any closing agreement or other binding written agreement with any
        Taxing Authority, enter into any Tax sharing agreement (other than (x) one entered into in the ordinary course of business that does not relate primarily to Taxes and (y) any tax equity agreement or other similar arrangement), settle or compromise
        any proceeding with respect to any Tax claim or assessment, surrender or settle any right to claim a refund of Taxes, waive in writing a right (or fail to preserve any right) to protest any Property Tax assessment, or consent to any extension or
        waiver of the limitation period applicable to any Tax claim or assessment (other than pursuant to extensions of time to file Tax Returns);</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(xiii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; implement or adopt any change in its methods of accounting, except as may be appropriate to conform to changes in statutory or regulatory accounting rules or <a name="z_9kMON5YVt3AB7FIShcs"></a>GAAP or regulatory requirements with respect thereto;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(xiv)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; (A) except for transactions in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice or as required pursuant to the terms of any Material Contract in effect on
        the date hereof and made available to Buyer, sell, pledge, dispose of, encumber, or suffer to exist an Encumbrance (other than to the extent constituting a Permitted Encumbrance) upon any material assets or properties (but in no event shall the
        Identified Spares be sold, pledged, disposed or, transferred or encumbered prior to the Closing Date); (B) make or commit to make any capital or development expenditures other than those provided in the Project Expenditures Budget, <a name="z_Ref59194459"></a>or (C) materially delay or fail to make expenditures provided for in the Project Expenditures Budget with respect to the applicable portion of the period between the date hereof and the Closing Date;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(xv)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; initiate, settle or compromise any Action, or enter into any consent decree or settlement agreement, other than settlements or compromises of any Action in the
        ordinary course of business which do not involve admission of wrongdoing or culpability by any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or otherwise impose any material restrictions or limitations upon the assets,
        operations or business of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group and where the amount in dispute does not exceed $<u>[</u><font style="font-style: italic;"><u>Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Monetary Threshold</u></font><u>]</u>
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        to Tax matters);</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(xvi)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; (A) waive, release or otherwise assign any material rights or claims, or discharge any other party of any material obligations, related to any member of the Company
        Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice (including any material write-off or material compromise of any accounts receivable in the ordinary course of business) or (B)
        cancel any Indebtedness (other than Indebtedness among members of the Company Group) where any member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group is the holder thereof, or waive any claims or rights with respect to any such
        Indebtedness;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(xvii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; engage in any new line of business;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9UtBB8"></a>(xviii)&#160;&#160;&#160; suffer or permit Seller or any member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group to enter into any
        type of credit support arrangement that would, if entered into prior to the date hereof, have been an Existing Credit Support Obligation, or amend any Existing Credit Support Obligation in a manner that would result in the aggregate outstanding
        amount of such an Existing Credit Support Obligation as of the date hereof being increased; <u>provided</u>, that if any such increase is required by the Contract under which such Existing Credit Support Obligation has been posted, then the
        written consent of Buyer shall not be required to be obtained pursuant to this clause (xviii) so long as such increase does not, by itself or in the aggregate with the amount of all other credit supports to be replaced pursuant to <u>Section 5.11</u>,
        exceed the Buyer Credit Support Cap;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(xix)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; terminate, renew, amend or modify any material Permit, or agree to a stipulation or settlement with a Governmental Authority relating to any material Permit, other
        than routine renewals that do not impose additional material limitations on the operations of any member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or a Project; or</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 108pt;">(xx)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; agree to take any of the <a name="z_9kMI4K6ZWu5777ENS4u1x3"></a>actions described in <a name="z_9kMHG5YVtCIA9JLfNeu1x3MOuppuz11xEPvpEy6"></a><u>Section 5.1</u><u>(a)</u><u>(i)</u><a name="z_9kMHG5YVtCIA9JMgNeu1x3MOupCD3BB1346MONA"></a><u>-(xix)</u>.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify;">Notwithstanding the foregoing but subject in all respects to <u>Section 5.1(b)</u>, Seller may use all available <a name="z_9kMML5YVt3AB6GKO3qy"></a>Cash to pay any <a name="z_9kMON5YVt3AB8FNlbpm5tey517YdL32H9A"></a>Transaction













        Expenses or <a name="z_9kMHzG6ZWu4BC8HHSNphgw0lvx3I"></a>Indebtedness prior to <a name="z_9kMI4K6ZWu4AB7HQUFy61xw"></a>Closing, for distributions or dividends or for any other purpose.</div>
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        any <a name="z_9kMHG5YVt4668GMQ3t0w2"></a>actions or omissions shall be assessed based on what is practicable or reasonable in the circumstances created or influenced by (i) any unforeseen, extraordinary or unusual event occurring after the date
        hereof that is beyond the reasonable control of the <a name="z_Hlk80872827"></a>Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group as would cause a reasonably prudent Person to take commercially reasonable actions outside the ordinary course
        of business and (ii) any <a name="z_9kMIH5YVt4668GMQ3t0w2"></a>actions taken by any Governmental Authority in connection with any of the foregoing, including the effects of the foregoing on the Company Group&#8217;s and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures
        Group&#8217;s businesses and on the domestic and international economy, as such circumstances may evolve from time to time prior to the <a name="z_9kMHG5YVt39A8IJNEx50wvMBy3"></a><a name="z_9kMH4L6ZWu599ACBNFy61xwNCz4"></a>Closing Date. Notwithstanding
        anything herein to the contrary, any covenant or other agreement hereunder to cause any Joint Venture or its applicable Subsidiary to take or refrain from taking any action shall, with respect to such Joint Venture or Subsidiary, be deemed to be
        limited to the exercise of any management, voting, consent or similar rights available to the Company as a direct or indirect equityholder of such Joint Venture or Subsidiary under the governing documents or other Contracts with respect to the
        Company&#8217;s ownership direct or indirect interest therein and subject, in all cases, to any duties or other obligations set forth in (and solely to the extent the exercise of such rights would not reasonably be expected to result in a breach of) the
        applicable governing documents or Contracts of such Joint Venture or Subsidiary or under applicable Law.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_Hlk172558587"></a><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9Ut99C"></a><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9Ut9A5"></a>(d)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; During the period between the date of
        this Agreement and the Closing Date,&#160; in respect of any Development Project set forth in the Development Projects Budget, Seller shall not, and shall cause each member of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group not to, make
        any payments or otherwise incur any cost, expense or Liability (including executing any Contracts that may bind any member of the Company Group or Non-Consolidated Joint Ventures Group) with respect to any expenditures included on the Development
        Projects Budget in excess of $<u>[</u><font style="font-style: italic;"><u>Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Monetary Threshold</u></font><u>] </u>per Development Project, individually or when taken together with one or more related
        costs, expenses or Liabilities, without the prior written approval of Buyer in its sole discretion; <u>provided</u>, that, if the expenditure is not approved, the corresponding amount will be removed from clause (a) of the Development Projects
        Adjustment Amount for purposes of calculating the adjustments to the Purchase Price pursuant to <u>Section 2.3</u>. Without limiting the immediately preceding sentence, if Buyer determines in its sole discretion that Seller shall not pursue an
        activity otherwise contemplated by the Development Projects Budget or undertake an activity related thereto contemplated in <u>Schedule 5.1(a)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, then the parties shall correspondingly reduce clause (a) of the
        Development Project Adjustment Amount.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(e)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; If the Closing Date has not occurred on or prior to December 31, 2024, then during the period commencing on January 1, 2025 and ending on the Measurement Time, Seller
        shall, and shall cause each <a name="z_Hlk173708829"></a>member of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group to, use commercially reasonable efforts to take all actions to develop, construct or operate the Development Projects
        in accordance with the&#160; Development Projects Budget, including making payments and otherwise incurring cost, expense and Liability up to the aggregate amount set forth in the Development Projects Budget for each such Development Project; <u>provided</u>,
        that (i) Seller&#8217;s obligation to take any action contemplated in this clause (e) shall be subject to the receipt of any required written approval from Buyer hereunder in respect of such action, (ii) neither Seller nor any member of the Company Group
        and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group shall take any action in respect of any Development Project that would result in any payment or incurrence of any cost, expense or Liability (or otherwise make any payment or incur any cost, expense or
        Liability), in excess of the aggregate amount for such Development Project set forth in the Development Projects Budget, without the prior written approval of Buyer in its sole discretion, or with respect to any expenditures included in the
        Development Projects Budget&#160; in excess of $<u>[</u><font style="font-style: italic;"><u>Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Monetary Threshold</u></font><u>] </u>per Development Project, individually or when taken together with one or
        more related costs, expenses or Liabilities, and (iii) if the expenditure is not approved in writing by Buyer hereunder, the corresponding amount will be removed from the Development Projects 2025 Pre-Locked Box Spending Amount for purposes of
        calculating the adjustments to the Purchase Price pursuant to <u>Section 2.3</u>.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(f)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; If the Closing Date has not occurred on or prior to the Locked Box Date, then during the Locked Box Period, Seller shall, and shall cause each member of the Company
        Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group to, use commercially reasonable efforts to take all actions to develop, construct or operate the Development Projects in accordance with the&#160; Locked Box Period Development Budget, including making
        payments and otherwise incurring cost, expense and Liability up to the aggregate amount set forth in the Locked Box Period Development Budget for each such Development Project; <u>provided</u>, that (i) Seller&#8217;s obligation to take any action
        contemplated in this clause (f) shall be subject to the receipt of any required written approval from Buyer hereunder in respect of such action, (ii) neither Seller nor any member of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group
        shall take any action in respect of any Development Project that would result in any payment or incurrence of any cost, expense or Liability (or otherwise make any payment or incur any cost, expense or Liability), in excess of the aggregate amount
        for such Development Project set forth in the Locked Box Period Development Budget, without the prior written approval of Buyer in its sole discretion, or with respect to any expenditures included in the Locked Box Period Development Budget&#160; in
        excess of $<u>[</u><font style="font-style: italic;"><u>Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Monetary Threshold</u></font><u>] </u>per Development Project, individually or when taken together with one or more related costs, expenses or
        Liabilities, and (iii) if the expenditure is not approved by Buyer in writing hereunder, the corresponding amount will be removed from the Locked Box Period Development Expenditures Amount for purposes of calculating the adjustments to the Purchase
        Price pursuant to <u>Section 2.3</u>.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(g)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;During the period between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, (i) notwithstanding any provision to the contrary herein, in respect of any Operating
        Project, Seller shall not, and shall cause each member of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group not to, make any payments or otherwise incur any cost, expense or Liability (including executing any Contracts that may bind any
        member of the Company Group or Non-Consolidated Joint Ventures Group) with respect to any expenditures included on the Operating Projects CapEx Budget in excess of $<u>[</u><font style="font-style: italic;"><u>Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive
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        written approval of Buyer in its sole discretion.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(h)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; From the date hereof up to and including the Closing Date, in the event that any fact or circumstance arises that, in Seller&#8217;s reasonable judgment, may necessitate
        additional expenditures in excess of those set forth in the Project Expenditures Budget, then Seller shall promptly notify Buyer of such fact or circumstance, including the reasonably anticipated amount of the additional expenditures that would be
        incurred with respect thereto.</div>
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        Group that is a corporation <a name="z_cp_change_271"></a>and identified in writing by Buyer no less than 30 days prior to the Closing Date to convert into an unlimited liability corporation that is treated as a disregarded entity for U.S. federal
        income tax purposes, [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Negotiations with Third Parties</font>] (collectively, with the conversions contemplated in (i) the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">ULC Conversions</font>&#8221;), and (ii) cause each Canadian member of the Company Group that is a trust to file an election to be classified as a disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes pursuant to Treasury
        Regulations Section 301.7701-3(c) effective as of at least one day prior to the Closing Date.</div>
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        Representatives with access to the properties, plants or other facilities of, and information (including books and records) regarding, the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group and their material operations, in each case, as
        reasonably requested by Buyer with at least two Business Days&#8217; notice for the purpose of facilitating the Debt Financing, integration planning and the Closing; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that any such access shall be conducted at Buyer&#8217;s
        expense, during normal business hours, under the supervision of the Company&#8217;s personnel and in such a manner as to not (a) unreasonably interfere with the normal operations of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, (b)
        create a material risk of damage or destruction to any material property or assets of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or (c) fail to comply with the applicable entity&#8217;s health and safety protocols and instructions; <u>provided</u>,
        <u>further</u>, that with respect to any properties, plants or other facilities of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, any such access shall not include access for the purpose of conducting any real property assessments
        (other than standard title and survey work), environmental analysis (other than a desktop or walking analysis) or other intrusive testing of any such properties, plants or other facilities. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
        Agreement, neither Seller, the Company Group nor the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group shall be required to provide access to any information to Buyer or its Representatives if Seller determines that (i) on advice of counsel, such access would
        jeopardize any attorney-client or other legal privilege, (ii) such access would contravene any applicable Law, fiduciary duty or binding agreement entered into prior to the date hereof, (iii) the information to be accessed is pertinent to any
        litigation in which the Company or any of its Affiliates (including Seller), on the one hand, and Buyer or any of its Affiliates, on the other hand, are adverse parties, or (iv) the information to be accessed relates to the Company Group&#8217;s or the
        Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group&#8217;s entry into or conducting of the sale process that is the subject of this Agreement prior to the execution of this Agreement, including any information related to proposals from other Persons relating to any
        other similar potential transaction with Seller, the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group.&#160; Nothing in this <u>Section 5.2</u> shall be construed to require Seller, the Company Group, the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or
        any of their respective Representatives to prepare any reports, analyses, appraisals, opinions or other information that is not typically prepared in the past practices of such Person. Subject to applicable Law, Seller shall provide to Buyer at or
        promptly following Closing all original or, to the extent originals are not readily available, copies of all, books records, documents and data (whether tangible, electronic or otherwise) (i) owned by, or in the possession or control of, Seller
        which primarily relate to any member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or (ii) owned by, or in the possession or control of, any member of the Company Group (<u>provided</u>, that the foregoing shall not include any
        materials related to (x) the sale process relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (y) any information that is the subject of attorney-client or similar privilege or (z) any information pertaining to Seller itself (including
        materials relating to its board of directors) that is not related to the transactions contemplated hereunder (including, without limitation, Seller&#8217;s regulated utility business or its hydroelectric power generation businesses).</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; From the date hereof until the Closing Date, (i) Seller shall prepare and deliver to Buyer on a monthly basis (i) asset level financial performance reports for each
        Project owned by the Company Group and (ii) subject to the reasonable availability to Seller of operations, performance and financial information asset level financial performance reports for each Project owned by the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures
        Group to the extent such information is reasonably available to Seller, in each case, in such form as may be reasonably requested by Buyer.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Buyer shall have the right, but not the obligation, to require Seller to meet at least twice per month (with reasonable advance written notice to Seller), to make
        decisions on strategic actions with respect to the development of the Development Projects and any modifications to the Development Projects Budget or the Locked Box Period Development Budget. Each Party shall be represented by at least one <a name="z_cp_change_284"></a>Representative of such Party (jointly, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Development Committee</font>&#8221;) at any such meeting.&#160; Within two Business Days following each meeting, a selected representative of the
        Development Committee shall distribute a written summary of the meeting and any decisions made or issues identified to the Parties. The Parties shall work together in good faith to resolve any issue identified by, or brought to the attention of,
        the Development Committee.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; From the date hereof until the Closing Date, Seller shall prepare and deliver to Buyer on a monthly basis progress updates, relevant economic analysis and
        expenditures with respect to the development of each Development Project, to the extent such information is reasonably available to Seller, in such form as may be reasonably requested by Buyer.</div>
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        obtaining such consents or agreements as are advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated hereunder, contact or communicate with any of the customers, vendors, independent contractors, partners, suppliers, employees or other business
        relations of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group in connection with, or relating in any way to, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the business of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures
        Group. Seller shall have the right to have one or more of its <a name="z_9kMHG5YVt4669BHiMr5vxyuAyz8B86"></a>Representatives present at all times during any contact or communication contemplated by this <u>Section 5.3</u>.</div>
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        its <a name="z_9kMPO5YVt3AB8CHgMr5vxyuAyz8B86"></a>respective Representatives to, hold in confidence all documents and information furnished to it by or on behalf of the other parties in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and
        pursuant to the terms of the <a name="z_9kMI2I6ZWu5777FMQ8wvjstvB"></a>Confidentiality Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect in accordance with its terms; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such documents and information
        may be disclosed to the extent necessary to ensure that this <u>Section 5.4</u> shall not constitute &#8220;confidential protection&#8221; as defined in section 237.3 of the Tax Act.&#160; For a period of 24 months following the Closing, Seller shall, for the
        benefit of Buyer, keep confidential all information regarding the Company Group, the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group and the Projects as if such information were &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Confidential Information</font>&#8221; (as such term
        is defined in the Confidentiality Agreement) disclosed by Buyer to Seller under the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement.</div>
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        cause to be taken, all <a name="z_9kMJ6L6ZWu577BEFO4u1x3"></a>actions and to do, or cause to be done, and cooperate with each other in order to do, all things necessary, proper or advisable under applicable Law to consummate the transactions
        contemplated by this Agreement at the earliest practicable date, including using reasonable best efforts to cause the preparation and filing of all forms, registrations and notices required to be filed to consummate the transactions contemplated by
        this Agreement and using reasonable best efforts to take such <a name="z_9kMJ7M6ZWu577BEFO4u1x3"></a>actions as are necessary to obtain the Competition Act Clearance, the Investment Canada Act Approval and any requisite consent or expiration of
        any applicable waiting period under the HSR Act.&#160; In furtherance and not in limitation of the foregoing, the parties shall prepare and file, as soon as is reasonably practical following the execution of this Agreement (and in any event, no later
        than (i) with respect to the application pursuant to Section 203 of the FPA, five Business Days following the date of this Agreement and (ii) with respect to all other notifications and filings set forth in this sentence, 10 Business Days following
        the date of this Agreement), an appropriate filing of a Notification and Report Form pursuant to the HSR Act, notifications pursuant to subsection 114(1) of the Competition Act, the application pursuant to Section 203 of the FPA, the Required
        Regulatory Notice, the Required PJM Notice and any other necessary filings in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement that may be required to be filed by such party in furtherance of obtaining the Required Regulatory
        Approvals, while within 10 Business Days, Buyer shall file a submission to the Commissioner of Competition requesting an Advance Ruling Certificate under subsection 102(1) of the Competition Act and an application to the Director of Investments
        pursuant to subsection 17(1) of the Investment Canada Act and thereafter, within a further 10 Business Days, submit draft undertakings to the Foreign Investment Review and Economic Security Branch; <u>provided</u>, that Buyer&#8217;s obligation to file
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        by Buyer, acting reasonably, for such application relating to Seller, the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group; and <u>further</u>&#160;<u>provided</u>, that if the Federal Trade Commission&#8217;s proposed amendments to the premerger
        notification rules and HSR filing instructions published in the Federal Register on June 29, 2023 are finalized with any modifications and in effect at any time prior to&#160; the filing under the HSR Act as contemplated above, the period for such
        filing shall be extended by such reasonable period of time sufficient for the Parties to comply with such amendments.&#160; Buyer shall not withdraw any such filing pursuant to the HSR Act or the Competition Act, or enter into any timing agreement with
        a Governmental Authority in connection with the HSR Act or the Competition Act, without Seller&#8217;s prior consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.&#160; Buyer shall pay all filing fees for the filings required under the
        HSR Act and the Competition Act by Seller, the Company and Buyer, and Seller shall reimburse to Buyer at Closing 50% of such filing fees paid by Buyer. Outside counsel for the parties shall consult with each other regarding such filings and shall
        consider incorporating in such filings all reasonable comments, if any, submitted.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; With respect to the FERC 203 Approval, confidential treatment will be requested to the extent deemed appropriate by the Parties after consultation with counsel and
        consideration of the commercial sensitivity of the documents and information to be included in the application to FERC.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; The parties will supply as promptly as practicable to the appropriate Governmental Authority any additional information and document material that may be requested
        pursuant to a request from any Governmental Authority including a request under the HSR Act or in respect of obtaining the Required Regulatory Approvals.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; The parties shall keep each other apprised of status with respect to the matters set forth in this <u>Section 5.5</u> and work cooperatively in connection with
        obtaining the approvals of or clearances from each applicable Governmental Authority, including, to the extent permitted by applicable Law and the relevant Governmental Authority and subject, where applicable, to execution of appropriate common
        interest or similar agreements:</div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">79</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(i)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;cooperating with each other in connection with any filings required or advisable to be made by any party in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
        Agreement and liaising with each other in relation to each step of the procedure before the relevant Governmental Authorities and as to the contents of all non-ministerial communications with such Governmental Authorities. In particular, to the
        extent permitted by Law or by a Governmental Authority, no party will make any notification in relation to the regulatory approvals and consents contemplated hereunder without first providing the other parties with a copy of such notification in
        draft form and giving such other parties a reasonable opportunity to discuss its content before it is filed with the relevant Governmental Authorities, and such first party shall consider and take account of all reasonable comments timely made by
        the other parties in this respect;</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(ii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; furnishing to the other party&#8217;s outside legal counsel all necessary information within its possession, and reasonable assistance that is required for any necessary
        submissions of information to any such Governmental Authority to be made by the other party pursuant to the applicable Law in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(iii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; promptly notifying each other of, and if in writing, furnishing the other with copies of (or, in the case of oral communications, advising the other of) any
        communications from or with any Governmental Authority with respect to the matters set forth in this <u>Section 5.5</u> and not participating in any meeting or having any communication with any Governmental Authority unless it has given the other
        party a reasonable opportunity to consult with it in advance and, to the extent permitted by such Governmental Authority, gives the other the opportunity to attend and participate therein;</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(iv)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; cooperating with each other to allow for review and to discuss in advance, and consider in good faith the view of the other in connection with, any proposed
        communication with any Governmental Authority, including any presentations, memoranda, briefs, arguments, opinions and proposals made or submitted by or on behalf of any party in connection with any proceedings by or before any Governmental
        Authority based upon, or in connection with, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(v)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; promptly furnishing the other party&#8217;s outside legal counsel with copies of all filings and communications between it and any such Governmental Authority with respect
        to the transactions contemplated by this agreement; <u>provided</u>, that such material be redacted as necessary (I) to comply with contractual arrangements, (II) to address good faith legal privilege or confidentiality concerns and (III) to
        comply with applicable Law; and</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(vi)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; without prejudice to any rights of the parties hereunder, consulting and cooperating in all respects with the other in defending all lawsuits and other proceedings by
        or before any Governmental Authority challenging this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.</div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">80</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 27pt; text-indent: 81pt;">(e)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; In addition, Buyer shall use its reasonable best efforts to take, or cause to be taken (including with respect to its Controlled Affiliates), all other actions and to
        do, or cause to be done, all other things necessary, proper or advisable under all applicable Laws to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as soon as reasonably practicable, including using its reasonable best efforts to
        obtain all approvals and any consents from any Governmental Authority that are required to be obtained in order for the parties to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.<a name="z_Ref138377299"></a></div>
      <div style="margin-left: 27pt; text-indent: 81pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 27pt; text-indent: 81pt;"><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9Ut9GH"></a><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9Ut9GJ"></a><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9Ut9HC"></a>(f)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160; Notwithstanding
        anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement but subject to the last sentence of this <u>Section 5.5(f)</u>, and provided that they are conditioned upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the obligations
        of Buyer under this <u>Section 5.5</u> as they relate to the FERC 203 Approval, Competition Act Clearance and any approval under the HSR Act shall include Buyer committing to (and causing its Controlled Affiliates, if and as applicable, to): (i)
        sell, divest or otherwise convey particular assets, categories, portions or parts of assets or businesses of Buyer and its Controlled Affiliates or Subsidiaries; (ii) sell, divest or otherwise convey any particular asset, category, portion or part
        of an asset or business of the Company Group or the Company Group&#8217;s interest in the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group contemporaneously with or subsequent to the Closing; (iii) permit the Company to sell, divest or otherwise convey any of the
        particular assets, categories, portions or parts of assets or business of the Company Group or the Company Group&#8217;s interest in the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group prior to the Closing; and (iv) license, hold separate or enter into similar
        arrangements with respect to its respective assets or the assets of the Company or the conduct of business arrangements, or terminate any and all existing relationships and contractual rights and obligations to the extent such activities are a
        condition to obtaining in respect of the transactions contemplated herein any and all expirations of waiting periods (to the extent applicable) under the HSR Act, Competition Act, or consents from any Governmental Authority necessary under the FPA
        to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. All efforts described in this <u>Section 5.5(f)</u> shall be unconditional and shall not be qualified by best efforts, and no <a name="z_9kMJAP6ZWu577BEFO4u1x3"></a>actions taken pursuant to
        this <u>Section 5.5(f)</u> shall be considered for purposes of determining whether a Material Adverse Effect has occurred.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 27pt; text-indent: 81pt;">(g)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; To the extent necessary to obtain the Investment Canada Act Approval, Buyer shall negotiate in good faith with the responsible Minister under the Investment Canada
        Act, [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Negotiations with Third Party</font>]</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 27pt; text-indent: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(h)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Prior to the Closing, in the event that Buyer or its Controlled Affiliates submit (or consent to any seller or transferor or Affiliate thereof submitting) an
        application seeking authorization of FERC under Section 203 of the FPA for the consummation of any acquisition not contemplated by this Agreement (an &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Other Transaction FERC 203 Application</font>&#8221;), [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Negotiations with Third Party</font>].</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(i)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;For the avoidance of doubt, in the event either party receives a letter from any Governmental Authority stating that although the waiting periods under the HSR Act
        or the Competition Act applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will soon expire, the Governmental Authority has not yet completed any purported investigation of the proposed transaction (a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Pre-Consummation













          Warning Letter</font>&#8221;), the parties agree that the receipt by either or both of them of a Pre-Consummation Warning Letter or other verbal or written communications from the Governmental Authority to the same effect shall not be a basis for
        asserting that any condition to <a name="z_9kMIH5YVt466AFCLEx50wv"></a>closing under <u>Article VI</u> hereof has not been satisfied.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(j)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Except as specifically required by this Agreement, Buyer and the Company shall not, and Buyer shall cause its Affiliates not to knowingly and intentionally take any
        action, or knowingly and intentionally refrain from taking any action, the effect of which would reasonably be expected to materially delay or impede the ability of the parties to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_Ref173957626"></a>(k)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; Without limiting the foregoing provisions of this <u>Section 5.5</u>, Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to take, or cause
        to be taken, all actions that are reasonably necessary or advisable to obtain all consents set forth on <u>Schedule 3.3</u> of the Disclosure Schedules; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that neither Seller nor any member of the Company Group or
        the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group shall be required to incur liabilities for any payments by any such entity or agree to any additional performance conditions or covenants being imposed upon any such entity in connection with obtaining such
        consents. Buyer shall reasonably cooperate with Seller or the applicable member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group with respect to obtaining any such consent, including providing customary &#8220;know-your-customer&#8221; and other
        information regarding Buyer&#8217;s or its <a name="z_cp_change_290"></a>Controlled Affiliates&#8217; financial condition as requested by the counterparties in respect of such consents<a name="z_cp_change_291"></a>.&#160; Seller shall (and shall cause the
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        of the Disclosure Schedules).</div>
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        into of this Agreement and shall consult with each other before issuing any press release or otherwise making any public statements or filings with respect to this <a name="z_9kMNDO6ZWu4AB7FLP8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement or the transactions
        contemplated hereby and shall give reasonable consideration to any comments made by the other party; <u>provided</u>, that, following such consultation, such party shall be entitled to issue any press release or otherwise make any public statement
        or filings required by applicable Laws, including securities Laws and applicable exchange rules and regulations, and (b) either Buyer or Seller may make any public statement in response to specific questions by analysts, investors or those
        attending industry conferences or financial analyst conference calls, so long as any such statements are not inconsistent with previous press releases, public disclosures or public statements made in compliance with this <u>Section 5.6</u> and do
        not disparage the other party.</div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">82</font></div>
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        cause the R&amp;W Insurance Policy, in each case to be issued as of the Closing. Buyer shall cause the R&amp;W Insurance Policy to provide that the R&amp;W Insurer shall have no rights to bring any claim against Seller, the Company or any of their
        respective Related Parties by way of subrogation, claim for contribution or otherwise except for Fraud. Buyer shall pay, or cause to be paid, the total premium and all Taxes, fees, costs and expenses related to the R&amp;W Insurance Policy. If
        Buyer obtains a R&amp;W Insurance Policy, then, following the Closing Date, Buyer shall not amend the subrogation provisions of the R&amp;W Insurance Policy in any manner that is, or would reasonably be expected to be, adverse to Seller, the
        Company or their respective Related Parties (including with respect to the subrogation provisions and third-party beneficiaries) without the prior written consent of Seller.<a name="z_Toc83024269"></a><a name="z_Toc83024270"></a><a name="z_Toc83024271"></a><a name="z_Toc83024272"></a><a name="z_Toc83024273"></a><a name="z_Toc83024274"></a><a name="z_Toc83024275"></a><a name="z_Toc79008586"></a><a name="z_Toc79008761"></a><a name="z_Hlk77336057"></a></div>
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        their applicable Affiliates to (a) consummate the Pre-Closing Reorganization and (b) deliver to Buyer documentation evidencing that the Pre-Closing Reorganization has been consummated.</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; Prior to Closing, Seller will have caused Algonquin Power (Canada) Holdings Inc. and each other corporation resident in Canada (for the purposes of the Tax Act) which
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        dollar per share; (ii) are entitled to receive one dollar per share on wind-up in priority to the holders of the issuer&#8217;s common shares, but are otherwise non-participating on wind-up; (iii) are not entitled to dividends; and (iv) are each entitled
        to cast such number of votes as to give the holder of all of the issued and outstanding New Preferred Shares a majority of votes in respect of the election of directors of the issuer.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Prior to Closing, Seller shall cause Algonquin Power (Canada) Holdings Inc. and each other issuer listed in <u>Schedule 5.9</u> of the Disclosure Schedules to issue
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Immediately prior to Closing, and prior to the acquisition of all of the Purchased Interests by Buyer, Buyer will acquire each Golden Share from the Company for one
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; The covenants set forth in this <u>Section 5.9</u> shall apply, <font style="font-style: italic;">mutatis mutandis</font>, to Algonquin Power (Canada) Holdings Inc.
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          Personal Information</u>. The parties confirm that the Personal Information disclosed in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including all such Personal Information disclosed prior to the execution of this Agreement
        (collectively, the &#8220;<a name="z_Hlk172991046"></a><font style="font-weight: bold;">Disclosed Personal Information</font>&#8221;) is necessary for the purposes of determining if Buyer shall proceed with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and
        to complete such transactions. At all times, Buyer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to protect the Disclosed Personal Information against loss or theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification using
        security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information consistent with its current practices and procedures. Prior to Closing, Buyer shall not use or disclose the Disclosed Personal Information for any purposes other than those
        related to determining if it shall proceed with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the performance of this Agreement, or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Following the consummation of the
        transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (a) Buyer (i) shall not use or disclose the Disclosed Personal Information for any purposes other than those for which the information was initially collected, unless additional consent from affected
        individuals is obtained by Buyer, or as otherwise permitted or required by Laws; (ii) shall give effect to any withdrawal of consent from the affected individuals with respect to the Disclosed Personal Information as required by Privacy Laws; and
        (iii) shall, where required by Privacy Laws, notify the affected individuals within a reasonable time after Closing, that the transactions have been completed and that their Personal Information has been disclosed to Buyer. If the transactions
        contemplated by this Agreement do not proceed, Buyer shall, promptly destroy the Disclosed Personal Information and (b) Seller shall not disclose any of the Disclosed Personal Information to any Person at any time for any purpose unless additional
        consent from affected individuals is obtained by Seller, or as otherwise permitted or required by Laws.</div>
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      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.11&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Replacement of Credit Support Obligations</u>.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_Hlk174074262"></a>(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; At or prior to the Closing, Buyer shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all reasonable actions and
        to do, or cause to be done, all things reasonably necessary, proper or advisable to cause a new bond, letter of credit, guaranty or other instrument, as applicable, to replace and/or supplement at Closing the bonds, letters of credit, guaranty or
        other credit support (i) in place as set forth on <u>Schedule 5.11</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, (ii) put in place by Seller or its Affiliates prior to Closing in compliance with <u>Section 5.1(b)</u> or to the extent agreed to in writing by
        Buyer, acting reasonably, (iii) to the extent identified by Seller to Buyer prior to the Closing, any other credit support obligations of the Company or its Subsidiaries or the Joint Ventures (including any supplemental credit support in the amount
        and of the type and as and when required by the beneficiary under the terms of the agreement governing such credit support obligations arising from a credit ratings downgrade of any existing guarantor providing a guaranty constituting such existing
        credit support due to or in connection with the public announcement of the transactions contemplated under this Agreement or otherwise) <a name="z_cp_change_301"></a>and (iv) put in place by Seller or its Affiliates between the date <a name="z_cp_change_302"></a>of this Agreement and the <a name="z_cp_change_304"></a>Closing Date relating to any Development Project at the behest of Buyer pursuant to Section 5.1 (a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Development Credit Support
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; In the event any of the Seller Credit Support Obligations are not cancelled and returned (as applicable) as provided <a name="z_cp_change_322"></a>in clause (a)
        above at or prior to the Closing (<a name="z_cp_change_323"></a>each such Seller Credit Support Obligation, until such time following Closing as such Seller Credit Support <a name="z_cp_change_325"></a>Obligation is returned or released, as
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(i)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Seller shall maintain and/or issue, at its option, one or more bonds, letters of credit, guarantees or other instruments as may be permitted under the underlying
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        (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Seller Credit Support Continuing Documents</font>&#8221;), which Seller Credit Support Continuing Documents <a name="z_cp_change_348"></a>for all such Seller Credit Support Obligations shall (A) <a name="z_cp_change_349"></a>subject to Section 5.11(c), at all times have a maximum aggregate liability of $[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Information &#8211; Monetary Threshold</font>] ("<font style="font-weight: bold;">Seller Credit
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        and effect until the earlier of (1) the replacement thereof by Buyer pursuant to the terms of Section 5.11(b)(ii), (2) the cancellation or replacement in full of the Continuing Credit Support Obligations or (3) the third anniversary of the Closing
        Date; and<a name="z_cp_change_355"></a></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(ii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Buyer shall (A) indemnify Seller for any drawing or demands at any time on such Seller Credit Support Continuing Documents, (B) upon the first anniversary of the
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        Credit shall be issued by <a name="z_cp_change_359"></a>an Acceptable Bank or a<font style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">&#160;</font>Schedule 1 Canadian bank, a U.S. commercial bank or trust company, or a U.S. branch of a foreign bank, which in any case
        has assets of at least $10 billion and has a credit rating on its senior unsecured long-term debt of at least A3 from Moody&#8217;s and at least A- from S&amp;P, which Buyer Letter of Credit and shall remain in full force and effect until the expiration
        or cancellation of the Seller Credit Support Continuing Documents, (B)(1) for each of the fourth, fifth and sixth months following the Closing (but in no event thereafter), pay to Seller a monthly fee of 1% (calculated on a per annum basis) of the
        aggregate face amount of the Seller Credit Support Continuing Documents <a name="z_cp_change_361"></a>then in effect and (2) for each of the seventh month through and including the 12th month following the Closing (but in no event thereafter
        provided that the Buyer Letter of Credit has been issued to Seller on the first anniversary of the Closing Date), pay to Seller a monthly fee of 3% (calculated on a per annum basis) of the aggregate face amount of the Seller Credit Support
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        to Seller during such period in respect of Seller&#8217;s obligations under the Seller Credit Support Continuing Documents,&#160; and (C) continue to use commercially reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all reasonable actions and to do, or cause
        to be done, all things reasonably necessary, proper or advisable to replace and/or supplement the Continuing Credit Support <a name="z_cp_change_366"></a>Obligation<a name="z_cp_change_365"></a>.&#160; To the extent of any expiration, termination or
        reduction of Continuing Credit Support Obligations that are supported by a Buyer Letter of Credit pursuant to this clause, the face value of such Buyer Letter of Credit would be decreased by a corresponding amount, and Seller agrees to reasonably
        cooperate to facilitate such decrease in the Buyer Letter of Credit.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_cp_change_375"></a><a name="z_cp_change_367"></a>(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; If, at any time, each of Seller and Buyer has posted credit support pursuant to clause (a) above in
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_cp_change_398"></a>(i)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;in <a name="z_cp_change_379"></a>connection with the posting of any additional Development <a name="z_cp_change_381"></a>Credit
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        Buyer shall at Closing indemnify Seller for any drawing or demands at any time on such Excess Development Credit Support and (C) within 45 days after the Closing, Buyer shall cause a new bond, letter of credit, guaranty or other instrument, as
        applicable, to replace the credit support amount of such Excess Development Credit Support that is in excess of the Seller Credit Support Cap (thereby returning the Seller Credit Support Cap to its maximum outstanding amount), notwithstanding that
        in so doing, the Buyer Credit Support Cap will be exceeded; and<a name="z_cp_change_399"></a></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_cp_change_401"></a><a name="z_cp_change_403"></a>(ii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; in connection with the posting of any additional Existing Credit Support Obligation other than a
        Development Credit Support Obligation during the period from the date of this Agreement until the Closing Date that would cause Seller to exceed the Seller Credit Support Cap at Closing (an &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Excess Non-Development
          Credit Support</font>&#8221;) from Closing, (A) Seller shall retain 50% of such Excess Non-Development Credit Support notwithstanding that the Seller Credit Support Cap will be exceeded, (B) Buyer shall post the remaining 50% of such Excess
        Non-Development Credit Support notwithstanding that the Buyer Credit Support Cap will be exceeded and (C) if such Excess Non-Development Credit Support remains outstanding as of the first anniversary of the Closing Date, then Seller&#8217;s portion of
        the credit support posted in connection with such Excess Non-Development Credit Support will be replaced by the Buyer Letter of Credit in accordance with Section 5.11(b)(ii) above.<a name="z_cp_change_402"></a></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Buyer shall not be in breach of its obligations in this Section 5.11 if the intended beneficiary of the Existing Credit Support Obligations to be replaced by Buyer
        does not accept the form of letter of credit issued by the Acceptable Banks.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(e)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Buyer shall continue to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the replacement of the Continuing Credit Support Obligations to the extent any such Continuing
        Credit Support Obligations remain outstanding as of the end of the third year following the Closing Date.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(f)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Seller and Buyer shall reasonably cooperate to effect the provisions of this <a name="z_cp_change_409"></a>Section 5.11.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc174053267"></a>Section 5.12&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Class B Guaranties; Tax Equity Financing Deliverables</u></div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; At or prior to the Closing, Buyer or its designated Affiliate shall enter into a guaranty with respect to each tax equity financing, each in the form attached hereto
        as Exhibit F with respect to obligations of the applicable Class B Member or lessor arising after the Closing Date under the agreements set forth on <u>Schedule 5.12</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, together with enforceability opinions regarding
        such guaranties in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the applicable Class A Members and concurrently with Closing, the tax equity financing documents will be amended, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer and the
        applicable Class A Members, to reflect such guarantees and to update the Parent (as defined therein) to an entity reasonably acceptable to the applicable Class A Members.&#160; The failure of any Class A Member to approve any such guaranty,
        enforceability opinion or amendment shall not constitute a breach by Buyer of its obligations hereunder.</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; At or prior to the Closing, Buyer or its designated Affiliate (i) shall provide the documents or other materials contemplated to be provided by a &#8220;<a name="z_Hlk172991117"></a><font style="font-weight: bold;">Qualified Transferee</font>&#8221;, &#8220;Acceptable Owner or &#8220;<a name="z_Hlk172991171"></a><font style="font-weight: bold;">Acceptable Transferee</font>&#8221; (or substantially equivalent terms), and
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        transactions contemplated by this Agreement with respect to each agreement to which any member of the Company Group is party, to the extent set forth on <u>Schedule 5.12(b)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.13&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Tax Matters</u></div>
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        Reorganization shall be borne by Seller.&#160; The parties will reasonably cooperate in the preparation and filing of any Tax Returns or other documentation in connection with any Transfer Taxes, including joining in the execution of any such Tax
        Returns and other documentation to the extent required by Law. The party required by Law to file a Transfer Taxes Tax Return in connection with any transaction or action contemplated by this Agreement will do so within the time period required by
        Law and inform the other party of its share and provide a copy of the return, but will first alert the other party in writing of the need to file such a return in case there is any disagreement about whether Transfer Taxes are owed and the parties
        will work in good faith to resolve any disagreement.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_Ref173978783"></a>(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<font style="font-style: italic;">Post-Closing Tax Actions</font>.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(i)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;The Parties agree to reasonably cooperate in good faith to determine whether any transaction set out in this Agreement, or any transaction that may be considered to
        be part of the same series of transactions as the transaction set out in this Agreement, is a &#8220;reportable transaction&#8221; (as defined in section 237.3 of the Tax Act), is a &#8220;notifiable transaction&#8221; (as defined in section 237.4 of the Tax Act) or is
        otherwise required to be reported to any applicable Governmental Authority under any analogous provision of any comparable Law of any province or territory of Canada, including any transaction subject to mandatory disclosure rules under the
        Taxation Act (Qu&#233;bec) (the &#8220;<a name="z_Hlk172991270"></a><font style="font-weight: bold;">Mandatory Reporting Rules</font>&#8221;) and, if any such transaction is mutually determined to be required to be so reported, to cooperate to make any such report
        on a timely basis. Seller and Buyer agree to reasonably cooperate in good faith in the preparation of any such report and the information to be reported therein. For greater certainty, the foregoing covenants shall, without limitation, require
        Buyer, if an R&amp;W Insurance Policy is to be obtained by Buyer, to (i) deliver, no less than 30 days prior to the Closing Date, a copy of the R&amp;W Insurance Policy to Seller (and Seller&#8217;s counsel) for review, and (ii) reasonably cooperate in
        good faith with Seller to determine whether the R&amp;W Insurance Policy may cause any transaction set out in this Agreement, or any transaction that may be considered to be part of the same series of the transactions as the transaction set out in
        this Agreement, to be a &#8220;reportable transaction&#8221; or a &#8220;notifiable transaction&#8221; or to otherwise be required to be reported to any applicable Governmental Authority under the Mandatory Reporting Rules.&#160; Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Party
        to this Agreement shall be under any obligation not to report a transaction under the Mandatory Reporting Rules that it determines, acting reasonably, to be subject to a reporting requirement pursuant to the Tax Act or other Law. Each Party agrees
        to notify the other Parties if it determines that any transaction contemplated by this Agreement, or any transaction that may be considered part of the same series of transactions as a transaction contemplated by this Agreement, is required to be
        reported pursuant to the Mandatory Reporting Rules or if the Party otherwise intends to file any information returns in connection with this Agreement pursuant to the Mandatory Reporting Rules.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(ii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; The parties shall cooperate fully, as and to the extent reasonably requested by another party and at the expense of the requesting party, in connection with the
        preparation and filing of Tax Returns of any member of the Company Group, determining a liability for Taxes of any member of the Company Group, reducing, mitigating, or otherwise eliminating any Tax of any member of the Company Group in accordance
        with applicable Law, seeking or obtaining any Tax refund, credit or any other offset in respect of a Tax of or in respect of any member of the Company Group in accordance with applicable Law and participating in or conducting any audit or other
        proceeding involving a Governmental Authority in respect of Taxes of any member of the Company Group. Such cooperation shall include the retention and (upon the other party&#8217;s request) the provision of records and information which are reasonably
        relevant to any such audit and making employees available on a mutually convenient basis to provide additional information and explanation of any material provided hereunder.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(iii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Except as required by applicable Law, without the prior written consent of Seller (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), from and after the
        Closing and until the determination of the Net Pre-FC Adjustment Amount (or, if later, the time at which the obligations of Seller to make any payment pursuant to the penultimate sentence of <u>Section 5.13(b)(vi)</u> terminate), Buyer shall not,
        with respect to any member of the Company Group: (a) amend any Tax Return related to any taxable period (or portion thereof) ending on or before the Pre-Relevant Date Tax Period (except for a Tax Return that is amended to reflect a resolution of an
        Independent Accounting Firm made pursuant to <a name="z_cp_change_418"></a>Section 5.13(b)(vi); (b) make (other than as consistent with past practice), revoke or change any Tax election or Tax accounting method or practice with respect to any
        taxable period (or portion thereof) ending on or before the Pre-Relevant Date Tax Period; or (c) initiate any voluntary disclosure agreement or similar proceeding with any Governmental Authority in respect of Taxes, in the case of each of clauses
        (a) through (c), if such action would reasonably be expected to cause or increase a liability for Taxes that is required to be paid or otherwise borne by Seller or its Affiliates (including by reducing or eliminating any Tax attribute of Seller).&#160;
        To the extent there are Taxes arising from any transactions or actions caused by Buyer occurring on the Closing Date, but subsequent to the Closing, and that are outside the ordinary course of business of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled
        Joint Ventures Group, then such Taxes shall be allocated, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, to the day immediately subsequent to the Closing Date for all purposes of this Agreement (including for purposes of the determination of Net
        Working Capital, and clauses <u>(iv)</u> and <u>(v)</u> of this <u>Section 5.13(b)</u>).</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_Ref172743913"></a><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9UtAHB"></a>(iv)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; For purposes of Section 5.13(b)(v), Section 5.13(b)(vi) and the calculation of the
        Property Tax Amount, with respect to any Straddle Period, Seller and Buyer shall determine the Tax attributable to the portion of the Straddle Period that ends on the Closing Date (or, if applicable, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, March 1, 2025) by an
        interim closing of the books of any of the members of the Company Group and Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group as of the Closing Date (or, if applicable, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, March 1, 2025), except for (i) all real estate, personal property
        and similar ad valorem Taxes (&#8220;<a name="z_Hlk172991314"></a><font style="font-weight: bold;">Property Taxes</font>&#8221;) <a name="z_Hlk171724400"></a>imposed on any of the members of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or their
        assets and that are applicable to any Straddle Period, which shall be prorated on a daily basis to the Closing Date (or, if applicable, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, March 1, 2025) without taking into account any increase in the assessed value of any
        property resulting from or attributable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and (ii) franchise Tax paid or payable by any member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, which shall be allocated to the taxable
        period (or portion thereof) for which payment of the Tax provides the right to engage in business, regardless of the taxable period during which the income, operations, assets or capital comprising the base of such Tax is measured.&#160; In determining
        whether a Tax is attributable to a Straddle Period (or portion thereof), any Tax shall be deemed a Tax attributable to the taxable period specified on the relevant Tax bill.&#160; For the avoidance of doubt, any Tax attributable to, resulting from or
        arising in connection with any (actual or deemed) liquidation of any member of the Company Group after the Closing shall be allocated for all purposes of this Agreement to the period that begins after the Closing.&#160; For greater certainty, it is the
        intention of the parties that, as between Buyer on the one hand, and Seller on the other hand, the liability for Tax for Canadian income tax purposes in respect of all income earned by any member of the Company Group prior to the end of its last
        Pre-Relevant Date Tax Period shall be borne by Seller. To this end, for Canadian income tax purposes:</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 108pt;">(1)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Seller will (x) cooperate (and where applicable will cause each member of the Company Group to cooperate) with Buyer to seek Canada Revenue Agency (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">CRA</font>&#8221;) consent to change the fiscal period of each partnership in which the Company has a direct or indirect majority beneficial interest, and (y) use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the approval and
        cooperation of the partners of each other partnership in which the Company has a direct or indirect beneficial interest, in obtaining the CRA&#8217;s consent to change the fiscal period of such partnership, in each case, so that a fiscal period end of
        each such partnership (each such partnership, a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Company Partnership</font>&#8221;) occurs immediately prior to the Closing Date (if Closing occurs on or prior to the Locked Box Date) or immediately prior to the Locked
        Box Period (if Closing occurs after the Locked Box Date) (such partnership year ends, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Stub Company Partnership Year Ends</font>&#8221;);</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 108pt;">(2)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; in determining the net income or loss of each Company Partnership for its applicable Stub Company Partnership Year End, Seller shall be entitled to cause each Company
        Partnership to claim all available deductions and credits under the Tax Act (including, for greater certainty, any deduction available under paragraph 20(1)(j) of the Tax Act);</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 108pt;">(3)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; an amount equal to the taxable income (including the taxable portion of any net realized capital gains) of each of the Company, St. Leon Wind Energy Trust,
        Algonquin Power Trust, Algonquin Power Operating Trust and KMS Power Income Fund (collectively, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Company Trusts</font>&#8221;) for the taxation year of the particular Company Trust ending as a consequence of the sale
        and purchase of the Purchased Interests, determined in accordance with the Tax Act after taking into account all available deductions and credits thereunder (including, for greater certainty, any deduction available under paragraph 20(1)(j) of the
        Tax Act) other than any deductions pursuant to subsection 104(6) thereof, to the extent not previously paid or made payable in the taxation year to the beneficiaries of the particular Company Trust, shall be made payable prior to the Closing Date
        to the beneficiaries of such trust, such that the income of each Company Trust for such taxation years after giving effect to any deductions under subsection 104(6) of the Tax Act shall be nil;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 108pt;">(4)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; the Company will make and will cause each of Algonquin Power Trust, Algonquin Power Operating Trust and KMS Power Income Fund and, if requested by Buyer, St. Leon
        Wind Energy Trust, to make the election described in subsection 251.2(6) of the Tax Act with respect to the sale and purchase of the Purchased Interests so that the taxation year ends of the electing trusts end at a time subsequent to the Stub
        Company Partnership Year Ends;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 108pt;"><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9UtBEB"></a>(5)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; To the extent that the income of the Company determined in accordance with the Tax Act, after taking into account
        all available deductions and credits attributable to a Pre-Relevant Date Tax Period (including, for greater certainty, any deduction available under paragraph 20(1)(j) of the Tax Act) other than any deductions pursuant to subsection 104(6) thereof,
        for any taxation year beginning on or after the Closing Date includes income attributable to income of a Company Partnership earned during a Pre-Relevant Date Tax Period, Seller shall forthwith pay to Buyer an amount equal to taxes in respect of
        such income computed at a notional tax rate of 26.5% (except to the extent the source of such income is dividends paid from a taxable Canadian corporation, in which case the amount paid by Seller to Buyer shall be equal to taxes in respect of such
        income computed at a notional rate of 17.67%;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 108pt;">(6)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Seller shall be entitled to cause any Company Trust to carry back any losses arising in a
        taxation year, of such Company Trust ending on or prior to the Closing to any other such taxation year or fiscal period;</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 108pt;">(7)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; For greater certainty, if the Closing Date occurs after March 1, 2025:</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0pt; margin-left: 180pt;"><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9UtBED"></a>a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; The preceding subparagraphs<u>&#160;</u><u>5.13(b)(iv)(1)</u> through <u>(6)</u> will apply to a Straddle Period
        including 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, March 1, 2025 and to the taxation years of the Company Trusts ending on the Closing Date, with such modifications as are required to ensure that all of the taxable income (including the taxable portion of any net
        realized capital gains) of the Company Trusts ending on the Closing Date after taking into account all available deductions and credits under the Tax Act other than any deductions pursuant to subsection 104(6) thereof is made payable prior to the
        Closing Date to the beneficiaries of each such trust, such that the income of each Company Trust for such taxation years after giving effect to any deductions under subsection 104(6) of the Tax Act shall be nil;</div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">91</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 180pt;">b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; To the extent that the income of the Company determined in accordance with the Tax Act, after taking into account all available deductions and credits (including, for greater certainty, any
        deduction available under paragraph 20(1)(j) of the Tax Act) attributable to a Pre-Relevant Date Tax Period other than any deductions pursuant to subsection 104(6) thereof, for any taxation year beginning on or after the Closing Date includes
        income attributable to income of a Company Partnership earned prior to March 1, 2025, Seller shall forthwith pay to Buyer an amount equal to the taxes in respect of such income computed at a notional tax rate of 26.5% (except to the extent the
        source of such income is dividends paid from a taxable Canadian corporation, in which case the amount paid by Seller to Buyer shall be equal to taxes in respect of such income computed at a notional rate of 17.67%); and</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 180pt;"><a name="z_cp_change_431"></a>c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Subject to Section 7.1, to the extent that the foregoing clause <u>5.13(b)(iv)(7)(a)</u> requires one or more Company Trusts to make payable to its
        beneficiaries amounts attributable to income of a Company Partnership for a Straddle Period that includes the period between 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, March 1, 2025 and the Closing Date (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Interim Period</font>&#8221;),
        and notwithstanding the restrictions on Leakage contained herein, Buyer shall forthwith pay to Seller an amount equal to the Taxes in respect of income earned in the Interim Period computed at a notional tax rate of 26.5% (except to the extent the
        source of such income is dividends paid from a taxable Canadian corporation, in which case the amount paid by Seller to Buyer shall be equal to taxes in respect of such income computed at a notional rate of 17.67%).</div>
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      <div>
        <div style="text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 108pt;">(8) &#160; &#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Any payments made pursuant to this <u>Section 5.13</u><u>(b)(iv)</u> shall be treated by the parties hereto, to the extent permitted by Law, as an adjustment to the cash proceeds
          received by Seller in the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_Ref173978759"></a><a name="z_Ref172743881"></a><a name="z_Ref172744207"></a>(v)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; After the Closing, with respect to any Property Taxes of any member of the
        Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group that are attributable to a Straddle Period:&#160; (x) if Seller or any member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group pays such Property Taxes prior to the Closing, no later than
        thirty (30) days after the<a name="z_cp_change_438"></a> latest due date for such Property Taxes and the delivery to Buyer of proof of all such payments, Buyer shall make a one-time payment to Seller of the amount of such Property Taxes paid by
        Seller or Seller&#8217;s indirect share of such Property Taxes paid by such member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group that are attributable to the portion of such Straddle Period beginning after the Closing Date (or, if
        applicable, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, March 1, 2025) and (y) if Buyer or any member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group pays such Property Taxes after the Closing, no later than thirty (30) days after the latest due date
        for such Property Taxes and after delivery to Seller of proof of all such payments, Seller shall make a one-time payment to Buyer of the amount of such Property Taxes paid by Buyer or Buyer&#8217;s indirect share of such Property Taxes paid by such
        member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group that are attributable to the portion of such Straddle Period up to and including the Closing Date (or, if applicable, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, March 1, 2025) to the extent in
        excess of the amount of such Property Taxes reflected in the Closing Property Tax Amount; <u>provided</u>, that, if a Tax Return described in this clause (y) reports an amount of Property Tax payable that is less than the amount of such Property
        Tax reflected in the Closing Property Tax Amount, then such excess shall reduce the amount otherwise payable by Seller pursuant to clause (y) and if the resulting aggregate amount determined under clause (y) is negative, Buyer shall pay to Seller
        in cash the absolute value of such negative amount. Any payments made pursuant to this <u>Section 5.13</u><u>(b)(v</u>) shall be treated by the parties hereto, to the extent permitted by Law, as an adjustment to the cash proceeds received by
        Seller in the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.</div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">92</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(vi)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; With respect to any Tax Return relating to Income Taxes of any member of the Company Group (or of VWH, the EBR Project, the Red Lily Project or the Blue Hill Project
        to the extent the Company Group has the power to control the preparation of such Tax Return) filed after the Closing Date for a Pre-Relevant Date Tax Period or Straddle Period, Seller (with respect to any Pre-Relevant Date Tax Period) or Buyer
        (with respect to any Straddle Period) shall prepare such Tax Return (or shall cause such Tax Return to be prepared) in a manner consistent with past practices and procedures of the Company Group (unless otherwise required by applicable Law) and
        taking into account all available deductions and credits under applicable law in respect thereof, and shall furnish a completed copy of such Tax Return to the other party for the other party&#8217;s review and comment not later than 20 days before the
        due date (including extensions thereof) for filing such Tax Return (or, if the due date for an applicable Tax Return is 20 days or less subsequent to the Closing, then as soon as commercially practicable).&#160; The parties shall attempt in good faith
        to resolve any disagreement regarding such Tax Return prior to filing.&#160; If the parties are unable to resolve any dispute with respect to such Tax Return within 10 days prior to the due date for filing such Tax Return, such dispute shall be resolved
        by the Independent Accounting Firm in accordance with the procedures set forth in <u>Section 2.3(d)</u>, <font style="font-style: italic;">mutatis mutandis</font>, which resolution shall be binding on the parties.&#160; The fees and expenses of the
        Independent Accounting Firm shall be borne equally by Buyer and Seller.&#160; If any dispute with respect to such Tax Return is not resolved prior to the due date of the applicable Tax Return, such Tax Return shall be filed in the manner that the party
        responsible for preparing such Tax Return deems correct without prejudice to the other party&#8217;s rights hereunder and shall promptly be amended to reflect any contrary resolution of the Independent Accounting Firm.&#160; <a name="z_cp_change_442"></a>On
        or prior to the latest due date (including extensions) for filing the Tax Returns <a name="z_cp_change_444"></a>relating to Income Taxes contemplated by this <u>Section 5.13(b)(vi)</u>, Seller shall <a name="z_cp_change_446"></a>pay to Buyer an
        amount equal to the Company Group&#8217;s direct or indirect share of the Income Tax payable as set forth on such Tax <a name="z_cp_change_449"></a>Return (or, in the case of a Tax Return for a Straddle Period, the portion of the Tax payable as set
        forth on such Tax Return as initially filed that is attributable to the portion of the Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date or the Locked Box Date, as applicable); <u>provided</u>, however, that, if such Tax Return is subject to a dispute
        between the parties before filing, Seller&#8217;s payment obligation to Buyer shall be determined based on Seller&#8217;s version of such Tax Return and, to the extent such dispute is resolved in Buyer&#8217;s favor, Seller shall make an additional payment to Buyer
        reflecting such resolution. Any payments made pursuant to this <u>Section 5.13(b)(vi)</u> shall be treated by the parties hereto, to the extent permitted by Law, as an adjustment to the cash proceeds received by Seller in the transaction
        contemplated by this Agreement; provided, further, that for the avoidance of doubt, this <u>Section 5.13(b)(vi)</u> (A)<font style="font-style: italic;">&#160;</font>provides only a one-time payment for each such Tax Return relating to Income Taxes in
        connection with the initial filing of such Tax Return and (if applicable) a one-time true-up payment in the event of a dispute described in the foregoing proviso and (B) applies only to payments due in respect of final Tax Returns (and not
        estimated Tax payments). If requested in writing by Seller, Buyer shall provide Seller evidence of remittance of Income Tax payments contemplated by this <u>Section 5.13(b)(vi)</u>.</div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">93</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(vii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; If Buyer or Seller (or any of their respective Affiliates) receives a written notice of a pending or threatened action, claim, audit, examination, investigation,
        deficiency, contest, administrative or court proceeding, suit or dispute relating to Taxes of any member of the Company Group for which Seller would be required to indemnify any of the Buyer Indemnified Parties pursuant to Section 7.1 (each, a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Tax Audit</font>&#8221; and, such Taxes, &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Indemnified Taxes</font>&#8221;), then the party first receiving notice of such Tax Audit shall provide prompt written notice thereof to the other party;
        provided, however, that the failure to give such prompt written notice shall not relieve Seller of any of its obligations under this Agreement, except to the extent Seller is actually and materially prejudiced as a result of such failure.&#160; Seller
        shall control any such Tax Audit (at Seller&#8217;s expense), provided, however, that: (A) Seller shall keep Buyer informed and consult with Buyer in good faith with respect to any issue relating to such Tax Audit and provide Buyer copies of all
        correspondence, notices and other written material received from any Governmental Authority with respect to such Tax Audit; (B) Buyer shall have the right, but not the obligation, to fully participate in such Tax Audit, at Buyer&#8217;s expense; (C)
        Seller shall provide Buyer with a copy of, and an opportunity to review and comment on, all submissions made to a Governmental Authority in connection with such Tax Audit; and (D) Seller shall not agree to, settle or compromise any such Tax Audit
        without the prior written consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.&#160; After the Closing, Buyer shall control, and Seller shall have no right to participate in, any other action, claim, audit,
        examination, investigation, deficiency, contest, administrative or court proceeding, suit or dispute relating to Taxes of any member of the Company Group.&#160; To the extent the provisions of this <u>Section 5.13(b)(vii)</u> or <u>Section 5.13(viii)</u>
        or <u>(ix)</u> below conflict with <u>Section 7.2</u>, this <u>Section 5.13(b)(vii)</u> and <u>Sections 5.13(viii)</u> and (<u>ix</u>) shall control.</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(viii)&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; In the case of a Tax Audit with respect to Canadian Taxes that is a notice of assessment or reassessment, a notice of confirmation of an assessment or reassessment,
        or a similar document (a &#8220;Tax Assessment Notice&#8221;) for any Indemnified Taxes, the Seller shall, within 15 days after receipt by the Seller of written notice of such claim, reimburse the Buyer for an amount equal to (A) the full amount of such
        Indemnified Taxes in respect of which a Governmental Authority is permitted to take collection action, or (B) the full amount that has been garnished and applied towards any Indemnified Taxes, as applicable. The Buyer shall remit or cause to be
        remitted such amount, in accordance with<a name="z_cp_change_457"></a> applicable Law, forthwith upon receipt to the relevant Governmental Authority on account of the relevant Indemnified Taxes, and shall as soon as practicable thereafter deliver
        to the Seller a copy of any receipt or other similar documentation provided to the Buyer evidencing the receipt of such amount by such Governmental Authority.</div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">94</font></div>
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        Taxes is less than the amount so determined to be the amount of the Indemnified Taxes, Seller shall forthwith (and, in any event, within 15 days after the time at which Buyer notifies Seller of the occurrence of the Tax Indemnification Event) pay
        to Buyer the amount of such Indemnified Taxes less the total of the amounts previously paid, and (b) to the extent that the total of the amounts previously paid by Seller hereunder in respect of such Indemnified Taxes exceeds the amount so
        determined to be the amount of the Indemnified Taxes, Buyer shall forthwith upon receipt and confirmation of any refund or credit of such Indemnified Taxes pay to Seller the amount of such refund or credit (including any interest paid or credited
        with respect thereto but net of any Taxes and reasonable expenses payable by Buyer or its affiliates in respect of such refund, credit or interest).</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(x)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Seller hereby concurs, for the purposes of subsection 184(4) of the Tax Act, to the making of an election under Part III of the Tax Act, in the event that the
        &#8220;capital dividend account&#8221; (as defined in subsection 89(1) of the Tax Act) balance of any corporate member of the Company Group at any time in any taxation year ending on or prior to the Closing Date is subsequently determined to be less than the
        amount of any &#8220;capital dividend&#8221; (as defined in subsection 89(1) of the Tax Act) paid, or deemed to have been paid, by a corporate member of the Company Group immediately after such time. Seller covenants and agrees to do all things necessary and
        to execute any and all forms or other instruments as may be reasonably requested by the Buyer in order to give effect to this <u>Section 5.13(b)(x)</u>.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(xi)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Seller hereby concurs, for the purposes of subsection 185.1(3) of the Tax Act, to the making of an election by any corporate member of the Company Group under Part
        III.1 of the Tax Act, in the event that such corporate member of the Company Group is assessed as having made an &#8220;excessive eligible dividend designation&#8221; (as defined in subsection 89(1) of the Tax Act) in respect of any dividend paid, or deemed to
        have been paid, by the corporate member of the Company Group on or before the Closing. Seller covenants and agrees to do all things necessary and execute any and all forms or other instruments as may be reasonably requested by the Buyer in order to
        give effect to this <u>Section 5.13(b)(xi)</u>.</div>
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        hereof and the Closing Date, including the date of the investment and the amount invested.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(xiii)&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; If a refund (or credit in lieu thereof) of any Indemnified Tax is received by Buyer (or any Affiliate of Buyer, including any member of the Company Group) after the
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        Agreement by Seller shall be for granting any covenant under this <u>Article V</u> or under any other Article of this Agreement.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: 72pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Buyer hereby acknowledges that all right, title and interest in and to the names set forth in <u>Schedule 5.13</u> of the Disclosure Schedules, together with all
        variations and acronyms thereof and all trademarks, service marks, Internet domain names, social media account names, trade names, trade dress, company names and other identifiers of source or goodwill containing, incorporating or associated with
        or that are confusingly similar to any of the foregoing (collectively, the &#8220;<a name="z_Hlk172991536"></a><font style="font-weight: bold;">Retained Names and Marks</font>&#8221;), are owned exclusively by Seller or its applicable Affiliates or for the
        exclusive use of Seller or its applicable Affiliates (other than the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group), and that, except as expressly provided below, any and all right of the Company Group to use the Retained Names and Marks
        shall terminate as of the Closing and shall immediately revert to Seller or its applicable Affiliates (other than the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group), along with any and all goodwill associated therewith.&#160; Buyer further
        acknowledges that it has no rights, and is not acquiring any rights, to use the Retained Names and Marks, except as expressly provided herein.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: 72pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Buyer shall, as soon as practicable after the Closing, but in no event later than fifteen Business Days thereafter, cause each member of the Company Group to file
        documents with the appropriate Governmental Authorities changing its corporate name to a corporate name that does not contain any Retained Names and Marks.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: 72pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Except as expressly provided in this <u>Section 5.14</u>, no other right to use the Retained Names and Marks is granted by Seller to any of Buyer, the Company Group
        or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, whether by implication or otherwise, and nothing hereunder permits any of Buyer, the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group to use the Retained Names and Marks in any manner.&#160; Any and
        all goodwill generated by the use of the Retained Names and Marks under this <u>Section 5.14</u> shall inure solely to the benefit of Seller.&#160; In any event, Buyer shall not, and shall cause the Company Group and Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group
        not to, use the Retained Names and Marks in any manner that might damage or tarnish the reputation of Seller or any of their Affiliates or the goodwill associated with the Retained Names and Marks.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: 72pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Except (i) as set forth in <u>Section 2.2(b)</u> and (ii) for the Self-Monetization Transactions and all related agreements with respect thereto, all intercompany
        and intracompany accounts or contracts (including the License Agreement) between the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, on the one hand, and Seller and its Affiliates (other than the Company Group and the Non-Controlled
        Joint Ventures Group), on the other hand (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Intragroup Balances</font>&#8221;) existing at the time immediately prior to Closing, shall be cancelled without any consideration or further Liability to any party and without
        the need for any further documentation, immediately prior to the Closing.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: 72pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Effective as of the Closing, Seller, on behalf of itself, its Affiliates and its and their respective successors and assigns, (collectively, the &#8220;<a name="z_Hlk172991592"></a><font style="font-weight: bold;">Seller Parties</font>&#8221;) do hereby irrevocably and unconditionally release, cancel, and forever discharge Buyer, its Affiliates and each member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled
        Joint Ventures Group (collectively, the &#8220;<a name="z_Hlk172991613"></a><font style="font-weight: bold;">Buyer Parties</font>&#8221;) from any and all claims, complaints, causes of action, demands, damages, obligations, liabilities, losses, promises,
        agreements, controversies, penalties, expenses, and executions of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, actual or potential, whether arising in law or in equity, which any Seller Party may have, may have had, or may in the future
        obtain, arising out of or relating to any acts, omissions, agreements, or events relating in any manner to the Self-Monetization Transactions and all related agreements to the extent arising out of any representations made or actions taken or not
        taken prior to Closing by the member of the Company Group party to such transactions.&#160; Seller, on behalf of itself and the other Seller Parties, knowingly, intentionally, and voluntarily covenants and agrees it will not now or in the future bring
        any action in law or equity in any court, forum, or arbitration proceeding (whether by original process, counterclaim, cross-claim, third-party process, impleader, claim for indemnity or contribution, or otherwise) against any Buyer Party to the
        extent arising out of any representations made or actions taken or not taken prior to Closing by the member of the Company Group party to such transactions with respect to the Self-Monetization Transactions and all related agreements.&#160; Each Buyer
        Party to whom this <u>Section 5.15(b)</u> applies shall be a third party beneficiary of this <u>Section 5.15(b)</u>.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_Ref172995930"></a><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9UtBF8"></a>(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Buyer agrees that all rights to indemnification or exculpation now existing in favor of
        the directors, officers, employees and agents of any member of the Company Group, as provided in the applicable member of the Company Group&#8217;s Organizational Documents, whether asserted or claimed prior to, at or after the <a name="z_9kMJ9O6ZWu4AB7HQUFy61xw"></a>Closing (including, for the avoidance of doubt, in connection with (i) the transactions contemplated by this <a name="z_9kMNEP6ZWu4AB7FLP8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement and (ii) <a name="z_9kMJ2H6ZWu5777ENS4u1x3"></a>actions















        to enforce this provision or any other indemnification, exculpation, contribution or advancement right of any of the foregoing), shall survive the <a name="z_9kMJAP6ZWu4AB7HQUFy61xw"></a>Closing and shall continue in full force and effect for a
        period of six years and that the Company Group will perform and discharge the obligations to provide such indemnity and exculpation after the <a name="z_9kMK2G6ZWu4AB7HQUFy61xw"></a>Closing; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that all rights to
        indemnification and exculpation in respect of any <a name="z_9kMML5YVt3AB6DNS3t0w2"></a>Action arising out of or relating to matters existing or occurring at or prior to the <a name="z_9kMI3J6ZWu4AB89BOFy61xwNCz4"></a><a name="z_9kMI4K6ZWu599ACBNFy61xwNCz4"></a>Closing Date and asserted or made within such six-year period shall continue until the final disposition of such <a name="z_9kMNM5YVt3AB6DNS3t0w2"></a>Action.&#160; From and for a period of six years after the
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_Ref172466826"></a>(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; Seller shall obtain at or prior to the Closing, and Buyer shall reimburse Seller for 50% of the cost of, a prepaid, non-cancelable
        six-year &#8220;tail&#8221; policy for directors&#8217; and officers&#8217; liability insurance covering those Persons who are currently covered by the Company Group&#8217;s directors&#8217; and officers&#8217; liability insurance policies on terms not less favorable, as a whole, than the
        terms of such current insurance coverage with respect to matters existing or occurring at or prior to the Closing. If any claim is asserted or made within such six-year period, any insurance required to be maintained under this <u>Section 5.16</u><u>(b)</u>
        shall be continued in respect of such claim until the final disposition thereof.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; In the event Buyer, any member of the Company Group or any of their respective successors or assigns (i) consolidates with or merges into any other <a name="z_9kMJ1G6ZWu4BC9BJiLu973"></a>Person and shall not be the continuing or surviving corporation or entity in such consolidation or merger or (ii) transfers all or substantially all of its properties and assets to any <a name="z_9kMJ2H6ZWu4BC9BJiLu973"></a>Person, then and in either such case, Buyer shall make proper provision so that the successors and assigns of Buyer or the applicable member of the Company Group, as the case may be, shall assume the
        obligations set forth in <u>Section 5.16(a)</u>.</div>
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        and assigns) referenced in this <u>Section 5.16</u>, each of whom may enforce the provisions of this <u>Section 5.16</u> (whether or not parties to this <a name="z_9kMO7H6ZWu4AB7FLP8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement).&#160; Each of the <a name="z_9kMJ4J6ZWu4BC9BJiLu973"></a>Persons referenced in the immediately preceding sentence are intended to be third party beneficiaries of this <u>Section 5.16</u>.</div>
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          Transactions</u>. At or prior to the Closing, Seller shall cause the applicable Class B Members and Class A Members to (i) enter into amendments to the limited liability company agreements of Altavista Solar Subco, LLC and of Algonquin Power (NY
        Solar) Holdings LLC substantially in the forms attached hereto as Exhibit H with such updates as are necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated thereby, pursuant to which such Class B Members will, in an amount determined in its sole
        discretion, make a capital contribution which will in turn be distributed to such Class A Members and the cash flow distributions will be adjusted going forward and (ii) enter into a bill of sale or assignment and assumption agreement substantially
        in the form attached hereto as Exhibit I with such updates as are necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated thereby, pursuant to which Algonquin Power (Maverick Creek Holdings) Inc. will, for a purchase price determined in its sole
        discretion, acquire all of the interests of Liberty Utilities (America) Holdco Inc. in Algonquin Power (Maverick Creek Wind) Holdings LLC, and, in each case, to consummate the transactions contemplated therein (including taking such steps as are
        necessary or advisable to permit the consummation of such transactions).</div>
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      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; On the date which falls one Business Day prior to the Closing Date, the Company shall give notice of its intention to redeem all of the Existing Company Notes on the
        first date on which the same may be redeemed pursuant to the terms of the documentation governing the Existing Company Notes.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Buyer shall cause the Company to deposit the funds necessary in connection with the redemption of each Existing Company Note with the trustee of the applicable
        Existing Company Note in accordance with the indenture governing such Existing Company Note on the Business Day prior to the ECN Redemption Date.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; Seller shall provide such other notices of prepayment or redemption, as applicable, in respect of all Specified Funded Indebtedness (other than the Existing Company
        Notes) such that such Specified Funded Indebtedness can be prepaid or redeemed, as the case may be, on the Closing Date.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Information Related to Employees</font>].</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Information Related to Employees</font>].</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Buyer shall cause any employee benefit plans of Buyer (or any Affiliate or designee thereof, as applicable) in which the Continuing Employees are entitled to
        participate after the Closing Date (other than any equity-based plan, defined benefit pension plan or post-employment welfare benefit plan) to use commercially reasonably efforts to take into account for purposes of eligibility and vesting service
        by such employees with Seller, an Affiliate of Seller or the Company (or the applicable members of the Company Group) as if such service were with Buyer or any Affiliate or designee thereof, as applicable, but solely to the extent service was
        credited for the same purpose under the corresponding Employee Plan as of the Closing Date, and except to the extent it would result in a duplication of benefits or compensation<a name="z_cp_change_467"></a>.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(e)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; In the plan year in which the Closing Date occurs, Buyer shall, or shall cause the Company (or the applicable members of the Company Group) to, use commercially
        reasonable efforts to (i) cause any preexisting conditions or limitations and eligibility waiting periods under any health or welfare plans of Buyer or any Affiliate or designee, as applicable, to be waived with respect to Continuing Employees and
        their eligible dependents to the same extent waived under the corresponding Employee Plan as of the Closing Date, and (ii) give each Continuing Employee credit for the plan year in which the Closing Date occurs towards applicable copayments,
        deductibles and annual out-of-pocket limits for expenses incurred prior to the Closing Date under the corresponding Employee Plan; <u>provided</u> that Seller shall, or shall cause Seller&#8217;s applicable insurance carrier to, provide to Buyer or
        Buyer&#8217;s applicable insurance carriers (to the insurance carriers of any Affiliate or designee of Buyer, as applicable), in a reasonably useable format, within thirty (30) days following the Closing Date, a report or other documentation setting
        forth as of the Closing Date all deductibles paid by the Continuing Employees and their dependents for the current plan year under the comparable Employee Plans, co-insurance and accumulations toward out-of-pocket maximums paid by the Continuing
        Employees and their dependents for the current plan year under the comparable Employee Plans.</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(f)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Nothing contained in this <u>Section 5.20</u>, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any Person (including Continuing Employees, employees, retirees, or
        dependents or beneficiaries of employees or retirees) any rights as a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement or require Seller, any Affiliate of Seller, any member of the Company Group or Buyer or any Affiliate or designee thereof, as
        applicable, to continue any specific employee benefit plans or to continue the employment of any specific individual.&#160; Nothing contained in this <u>Section 5.20</u>, express or implied, is intended or shall be construed to (i) constitute an
        amendment to any of the compensation and benefits plans maintained for or provided to employees prior to or following the Closing Date or (ii) confer upon or give to any Person, other than Seller and Buyer and their respective permitted successors
        and assigns, any legal or equitable or other rights or remedies (with respect to the matters provided for in this <u>Section 5.20</u> under or by reason of any provision of this Agreement.</div>
      <div>&#160;</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc174053276"></a><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9Ut996"></a>Section 5.21&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>[Reserved]</u>.<a name="z_Hlk113804829"></a></div>
      <div style="margin-left: 36pt;">&#160;</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc174053277"></a>Section 5.22&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Financing</u>.</div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">100</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Buyer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, at Buyer&#8217;s
          cost, all actions, and do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable to obtain the proceeds of the Financing on or prior to the date the Closing is required to be consummated pursuant to the terms hereof, including by (i)
          maintaining in effect the Equity Commitment Letter and the Debt Commitment Letter (except that Buyer may amend or replace the Debt Commitment Letter or Equity Commitment Letter or replace the Financing Entities under the Debt Commitment Letter if
          such amendment or replacement does not (A) reduce the aggregate amount available under the Equity Commitment Letter and Debt Commitment Letter below the aggregate amount available thereunder on the date hereof (unless the Purchase Price has been
          reduced hereunder), (B) add additional conditions precedent that would reasonably be expected to adversely impact the ability of Buyer to timely consummate the Closing, and Buyer provides Seller after any such amendment or replacement a copy
          thereof) or (C) otherwise materially prevent, delay or impair the availability of the Debt Financing required to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the ability of Buyer to enforce its rights against the Financing
          Entities under the Debt Commitment Letter or any Definitive Agreements, (ii) negotiating and entering into definitive agreements with respect to the Debt Financing (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Definitive
          Agreements</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&#8221;) consistent with the terms and conditions contained in the Debt Commitment Letter (including, as necessary, the &#8220;flex&#8221; provisions) or on other terms reasonably acceptable to Buyer that would
          not reasonably be expected to materially and adversely impact the ability of Buyer to consummate the Closing, and Buyer provides Seller after any such amendment or replacement a copy thereof and (iii) satisfying on a timely basis all conditions
          in the Debt Commitment Letter and the Definitive Agreements and complying with its obligations thereunder. Buyer shall comply with its obligations, and enforce its rights, under the Debt Commitment Letter and Definitive Agreements in a timely and
          diligent manner.</font></div>
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      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At Buyer&#8217;s sole cost and expense, prior to the Closing, Seller shall, and shall use
          commercially reasonable efforts to cause its applicable Affiliates and their respective Representatives to, cooperate with Buyer&#8217;s reasonable requests as may be necessary to obtain the Debt Financing, including by: (1) participating in a
          reasonable and limited number of meetings, presentations and due diligence sessions, at reasonable times and with reasonable advance notice, (2) furnishing Buyer and the Financing Entities as promptly as reasonably practicable following the
          delivery of a request therefor to Seller by Buyer (which notice shall state with specificity the information requested) such financial and other information regarding each member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group as is
          reasonably available to Seller at such time and is customarily required in connection with the execution of financings of a type similar to the Debt Financing, (3) providing a customary title affidavit and (4) executing and delivering one or more
          customary authorization letters in connection with the confidential information memoranda as contemplated by the Debt Commitment Letter or otherwise that are customarily required in connection with the financings of a type similar to the Debt
          Financing. Nothing contained in this <u>Section 5.22</u> or otherwise shall require Seller or any of its Affiliates at any time or any member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group prior to the Closing to be an issuer or
          other obligor with respect to the Debt Financing. Buyer shall, promptly upon request by Seller, reimburse Seller or any of its Affiliates for all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including attorneys&#8217; fees) incurred in connection with
          the cooperation contemplated by this <u>Section 5.22</u>, whether or not the transactions hereunder are consummated or this Agreement is terminated.</font></div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">101</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>If for any reason all or any portion of the Debt Financing becomes unavailable on the terms and conditions or from the sources
        contemplated by the Debt Commitment Letter, Buyer shall promptly notify Seller and use its commercially reasonable efforts to arrange and obtain, and to negotiate and enter into definitive agreements with respect to, alternative debt financing for
        any such portion from the same or alternative sources (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Alternative Financing</font>&#8221;) (i) as promptly as practicable following the occurrence of such event (and in any event on or prior to the date on which the
        Closing should have occurred pursuant to <u>Section 2.2</u>) and (ii) in an amount sufficient to, when taken with (y) the available portion of the Debt Financing and (z) the Equity Financing, consummate the Closing upon the terms contemplated by
        this Agreement; <u>provided</u>, that, in no event shall Buyer be required to, and in no event shall its commercially reasonable efforts be deemed or construed to require it to, obtain alternative financing that includes terms and conditions that
        are more onerous than the terms and conditions set forth in the Debt Commitment Letter (taking into account any &#8220;market flex&#8221; provisions applicable thereto) or would require it to pay any fees or agree to pay any interest rate amounts or original
        issue discount, in either case, in excess of those contemplated by the Debt Commitment Letter (taking into account any &#8220;market flex&#8221; provisions applicable thereto) or which include any conditions to the consummation of such alternative debt
        financing that would reasonably be expected to make the funding of such alternative debt financing less likely to occur, than the conditions set forth in the Debt Commitment Letter.&#160; If any Alternative Financing is obtained in accordance with this
        <u>Section 5.22(c)</u>, Buyer shall promptly notify Seller thereof and references to the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Debt Financing</font>&#8221;, &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Financing</font>&#8221;, &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Debt
          Commitment Letter</font>&#8221; and &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Financing Commitment Letters</font>&#8221; (and other like term in this Agreement) shall include such Alternative Financing, as applicable.</div>
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      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, nothing herein (including this <u>Section 5.22</u>)
          shall, in the reasonable determination of Seller, (i) require any director, shareholder or employee of Seller or any of its respective Affiliates to participate in any way with the Debt Financing, management presentations, roadshows or other
          marketing activities in connection with the Debt Financing </font>or any other related transactions by Buyer in connection with the Debt Financing or provide any information that is not customarily required for debt financings similar to the
        Debt Financing in any way that materially interferes with, or is materially detrimental to, the business of Seller or its Affiliates, (ii) require Seller or any management of Seller or any member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint
        Ventures Group to engage in any action that would unreasonably interfere with the business of Seller, any member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or any of their respective Affiliates, (iii) require Seller, any member of
        the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or any of their respective Affiliates to make any payment or incur any&#160; <font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">liability in connection with the Debt Financing prior to the Closing Date, (iv)
          require cooperation to the extent that it would reasonably be expected to conflict with or violate any applicable Law or result in the creation or imposition of an Encumbrance, a breach of, the loss of any benefit under (including creating a
          right of termination), or a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default) under, any Contract or Organizational Document, (v) require either Seller or any member of the Company Group or
          Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or their respective Representatives to breach, waive or amend any terms of this Agreement, (vi) cause Seller or any member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group to violate any obligation
          of confidentiality binding on Seller or any member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, (vii) require any of the directors or shareholders of Seller or any member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group
          to authorize or adopt any resolutions approving the agreements, documents, instruments, actions and transactions contemplated in connection with the Debt Financing that would be effective prior to the Closing, (ix) require Seller or any member of
          the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group to commit to take any action that legally binds a member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group which is not contingent upon the Closing (including the entry into any
          agreement) or that would be effective prior to the Closing Date or (x) require Seller, any member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or their respective directors, officers or employees to execute, deliver or enter into,
          or perform any agreement, document or instrument (other than the customary authorization letters contemplated above) or incur any personal liability with respect to any matters relating to the Financing.</font></div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">102</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(e)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Buyer shall provide Seller with prompt written notice of any material breach or default, termination or repudiation by any
        party to the Debt Commitment Letter or any Definitive Agreement.</div>
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      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(f)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, it is understood and agreed that a breach of this <u>Section 5.22</u> shall
        only be considered for purposes of the satisfaction of the condition precedent set forth in <u>Section 6.2(b)</u> to the extent such breach of this <u>Section 5.22</u> has caused, in whole or in part, the Debt Financing not to be obtained.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(g)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Buyer acknowledges and agrees that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the consummation of the
        Financing shall not be a condition to the obligation of Buyer to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.</div>
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      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.23<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Insurance</u>.&#160; Seller shall, and in the case of Insurance Policies held by Non-Controlled Joint Ventures,
        use its commercially reasonable efforts to, maintain or cause to be maintained in full force and effect, the Insurance Policies (or adequate replacements covering the members of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group) until
        the Closing. All such insurance coverage shall be terminated as of the Closing and Buyer shall be solely responsible for providing insurance for members of the Company Group following the Closing; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that, without
        limiting the rights of Buyer set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, if any claims are made or damages occur or are suffered that relate to an event that occurs prior to the Closing Date and that relate to any member of the Company Group or the
        Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, and such claims, or claims associated with such damages, may be made against any occurrence-based Insurance Policies (excluding amounts within self-insured retentions as it relates to the policy in place at the
        time of loss), then Seller shall promptly notify Buyer in writing thereof and, upon written request of Buyer, to the extent permitted by the terms of such Insurance Policies, on behalf of Buyer, file or send any necessary notices and otherwise
        continue (at Buyer&#8217;s expense) to pursue such claims and recover proceeds under the terms of such policies to be turned over to Buyer, after deducting any reasonable and actually paid retroactive premiums, deductibles, reasonably foreseeable premium
        increases, and reasonable costs and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) incurred by Seller in connection with pursuing and recovering such claims, and Seller agrees to otherwise reasonably cooperate in good faith with Buyer or its
        Affiliates to make the benefits and proceeds of any such Insurance Policies available to Buyer or its Affiliates to the extent not prohibited by Law or as permitted by the terms of such Insurance Policies.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="clear: both; margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 9pt;" class="BRPFPageBreakArea">
        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">103</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.24<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Buyer Limited Guarantee</u>.&#160; From the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Closing Date, the
        termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms or the valid termination of the Buyer Limited Guarantee in accordance with its terms, Buyer shall cause the Buyer Limited Guarantee to remain in full force and effect.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.25<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Tax Equity Matters</u>.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>From the date hereof until the Closing Date, Seller shall, and shall cause its applicable Subsidiaries to, use their
        commercially reasonable efforts to cause the satisfaction of any conditions precedent to funding under the Tax Equity Documents.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>From the date hereof until the Closing Date, Seller shall not, and shall not suffer or permit any of its Subsidiaries to,
        knowingly and intentionally take any action that would reasonably be expected to result in the reduction of any amount to be funded by an investor (other than a Subsidiary of Seller) under any Tax Equity Document.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Clearview</u>. [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted <font style="font-style: italic;">&#8211;</font> Commercially Sensitive Information <font style="font-style: italic;">&#8211;</font> Tax Equity Funding Mechanics</font>]</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Shady Oaks II</u>.&#160; [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Tax Equity Funding
          Mechanics</font>].</div>
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      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(e)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>RNG Sale-Leaseback</u>.&#160; From the date hereof until the Closing Date, with respect to the Heller RNG Project, Seller shall,
        or shall cause its Affiliates to, pursue, negotiate, and enter into documentation in respect of a sale-leaseback for the Heller Project with an Affiliate of Seller (that is not a member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures
        Group) on the basis of the term sheet attached hereto as <u>Schedule 5.25(e)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules (or any other similar transaction that maximizes Seller proceeds without causing harm to Buyer).&#160;&#160; The final documentation for such
        transaction shall be subject to the prior written consent of Buyer, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, condition or delayed if such documentation is consistent in all material respects with such term sheet and does not contain economic
        or non-economic terms that are adverse to Buyer.&#160;&#160; Once executed, such documentation shall be the &#8220;RNG Sale-Leaseback Documents&#8221;, constitute &#8220;Tax Equity Documents&#8221; hereunder (and shall be deemed to be added to <u>Schedule 1.1-TED</u> of the
        Disclosure Schedules) and the transactions contemplated thereunder shall constitute Self-Monetization Transactions hereunder.</div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">104</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(f)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>RNG Partnership Flip</u>. From the date hereof until the Closing Date, with respect to the Norswiss RNG Project, Seller
        shall, or shall cause its Affiliates to, pursue, negotiate, and enter into documentation in respect of a partnership flip tax equity investment for the Norswiss RNG Project with an Affiliate of Seller (that is not a member of the Company Group or
        the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group) on the basis of the term sheet attached hereto as <u>Schedule 5.25(f)</u> of the Disclosure Schedules (or any other similar transaction that maximizes Seller proceeds without causing harm to Buyer). The
        final documentation for such transaction shall be subject to the prior written consent of Buyer, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, condition or delayed if such documentation is consistent in all material respects with such term sheet
        and does not contain economic or non-economic terms that are adverse to Buyer.&#160; Once executed, such documentation shall be the &#8220;RNG Partnership Flip Documents&#8221;, constitute &#8220;Tax Equity Documents&#8221; hereunder (and shall be deemed to be added to <u>Schedule













          1.1-TED</u> of the Disclosure Schedules) and the transactions contemplated thereunder shall constitute Self-Monetization Transactions hereunder.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.26</font><font style="font-size: 10pt;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-size: 10pt;"><u>Self-Monetization
            Amendments</u>.&#160;&#160; Prior to the Closing, Seller and Buyer shall reasonably cooperate and negotiate in good faith the amendment, in each case as of the Closing Date, of the limited liability company agreements related to the Self-Monetization
          Transactions listed under Item 2 in <u>Schedule 3.21</u> of the Disclosure Schedules and the Self-Monetization Transaction in connection with the Norswiss Project with such conforming changes as are appropriate for the nature of such project
          (other than that certain Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Algonquin Power (Maverick Creek Wind) Holdings LLC, dated November 1, 2020, listed thereon) to reflect the qualified transferee criteria, class B member transfer
          restrictions, class B member capital contribution obligations, class B member indemnification obligations, class B member liability cap and pre-Closing release, in each case as such constructs (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">SM Amendment
            Constructs</font>&#8221;) are reflected in the proposed amendment attached hereto as <u>Exhibit K</u> (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Altavista SM Example</font>&#8221;), but subject to modification to reflect the applicable form of the existing
          limited liability company agreement related to such Self-Monetization Transactions.&#160; The amended limited liability company agreements contemplated by the foregoing sentence shall be subject to the prior written consent of Buyer, such consent not
          to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed if such amended limited liability company agreements reflect, in all material respects, the SM Amendment Constructs as set forth in the Altavista SM Example.</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.27<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Obligations in Respect of
          Construction Projects</font>].</div>
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      </div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.28<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>[</u><font style="font-style: italic;"><u>Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Information Related to Operational
            Matter of a Project</u></font><u>].</u></div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">105</font></div>
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      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.29<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Casualty and Condemnation</u>.</div>
      <div><br>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>If, after the date of this Agreement and before the Closing, any Project or Projects are damaged by fire, theft or other
        casualty (each such event, an &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Event of Loss</font>&#8221;), or is subject to any eminent domain or condemnation proceeding (each, a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Taking</font>&#8221;), then (x) Seller shall promptly notify
        Buyer in writing within five Business Days thereof, including whether such Event of Loss or Taking has impacted, or is expected to materially impact, the operation of the applicable Project(s) and Seller&#8217;s plans to remedy or replace the affected
        portion thereof and (y) the following provisions of this <u>Section 5.29</u> shall apply. Seller shall, in addition, furnish any information reasonably requested by Buyer with respect to any such Taking, Event of Loss, or the property or
        operations affected thereby, including any condemnation or eminent domain proceeding or insurance claim made in respect thereof and the expected proceeds that may arise in connection therewith.</div>
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      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Following the occurrence of (A) any one or more Events of Loss (when aggregated with all prior Events of Loss), if the sum of
        the (1) aggregate costs to restore, repair or replace the Project(s) subject to such Events of Loss to a condition reasonably comparable to its or their condition prior to such Events of Loss and (2) the aggregate amount of any lost profits of the
        Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group reasonably expected to accrue as a result of such Events of Loss (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Lost Profits</font>&#8221;), net of and after giving effect to (x) any proceeds from insurance
        and applicable warranty amounts from dispute paid to the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group for such events (other than any such insurance proceeds that are required to be paid to any equity holder or lender) and (y) other
        third-party aggregate proceeds paid to the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group for all events (the sum of clauses (x) and (y), &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Proceeds</font>&#8221;) (such sum of clauses (1) and (2) pursuant to
        this clause (A) to be determined by an independent third party expert mutually selected by the parties hereto (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Independent Expert</font>&#8221;) (collectively, &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Restoration Costs</font>&#8221;))













        or (B) any one or more Takings (when aggregated with all prior Takings) if the (1) value of the property subject to such Takings and (2) Lost Profits as a result of such Takings net of and after giving effect to Proceeds (such sum of clauses (1)
        and (2) pursuant to this clause (B) to be determined by an independent third party expert mutually selected by the parties (collectively, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Condemnation Value</font>&#8221;)), is, in the aggregate, less than or equal
        to $22,000,000, in the case of each of clauses (A) and (B), there shall be no effect on the transactions contemplated hereby.</div>
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      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Upon the occurrence of any one or more Events of Loss or Takings (in each case, when aggregated with all prior Events of Loss or
        Takings, as the case may be) involving aggregate Restoration Costs and aggregate Condemnation Value in excess of $22,000,000 and equal to or less than $110,000,000 (such amount, a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Major Loss</font>&#8221;), Buyer shall
        have the option, exercised by written notice to Seller, to require Seller to restore, repair or replace the applicable Projects constituting such Major Loss prior to the Closing to a condition comparable in all material respects to their condition
        prior to such Events of Loss or Takings, as the case may be. If Buyer elects to require Seller to so restore, repair or replace the applicable Projects constituting a Major Loss, which election shall be made by written notice to Seller prior to the
        Closing Date and as soon as practicable following the occurrence of the Major Loss, Seller will complete or cause to be completed the repair, replacement or restoration of the damaged or taken Projects (as the case may be) prior to the Closing and
        the Closing Date shall be postponed for the amount of time reasonably necessary to complete the restoration, repair or replacement of such Projects as reasonably agreed between Buyer and Seller and in consultation with the Independent Expert
        (including, if necessary, the extension of the Termination Date (but for no more than 60 days) to allow for the restoration, repair or replacement of such Projects). If Buyer elects not to require Seller to cause the restoration, repair or
        replacement of the Projects affected by a Major Loss, or such Major Loss is the result in whole or in part of one or more Takings or is otherwise not capable of being restored, repaired or replaced, the provisions of clause (d) below will apply.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">106</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>In the event that (A) Buyer elects not to require Seller to cause the restoration, repair or replacement of applicable Projects
        constituting a Major Loss, or (B) Seller, after Buyer having elected to require Seller to cause repair, replacement or restoration of applicable Projects constituting a Major Loss, fails to cause its completion within the period of time agreed upon
        by the parties pursuant to clause (c) above or (C) a Major Loss is not capable of being restored, repaired or replaced as reasonably determined by the Independent Expert, then the parties shall, within 30 days following Buyer&#8217;s election not to
        cause the restoration, repair or replacement, or Seller&#8217;s failure to complete, as the case may be, (1) adjust the Purchase Price downward by the aggregate Restoration Cost and Condemnation Value and (2) proceed to Closing.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(e)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>In the event that the aggregate Restoration Costs and Condemnation Value with respect to one or more Events of Loss and/or
        Takings (in each case, when aggregated with all prior Events of Loss or Takings, as the case may be) equals an amount in excess of $110,000,000, then either Buyer or Seller shall have the right to terminate this Agreement.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(f)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Other than in the case of clause (b) above, any insurance or third party proceeds (whether received by the Company Group, the
        Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, Seller or an Affiliate of Seller) associated with an Event of Loss or Taking shall, except to the extent applied in accordance with this <u>Section 5.29</u> to the repair, replacement or restoration of the
        assets of any Project Company, be made available at no cost to Buyer in the application of this <u>Section 5.29</u>; <u>provided</u>, that if the Purchase Price is adjusted downward pursuant to clause (d) above, the Closing occurs and such
        insurance or third party proceeds are received thereafter, then the amount of such proceeds shall be remitted to Seller, solely to the extent the amount of such proceeds is no greater than the amount of such downward adjustment to the Purchase
        Price.</div>
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      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.30<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>[</u><font style="font-style: italic;"><u>Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; </u></font><u><font style="font-style: italic;">Negotiations with Third Party</font>].</u></div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-size: 10pt;">Section 5.31</font><font style="font-size: 10pt;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u><font style="font-size: 10pt;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211;
              Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Negotiations with Third Party</font>].</font></u></div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">107</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.32<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Specified Projects</u>. If a Specified Consent has not been obtained prior to the Closing, then, with respect to the Specified Project
        relating to such Specified Consent, (a) all provisions with respect to (directly or indirectly) such Specified Project shall automatically, without further action by any Person, become null and void and without further effect, including, without
        limitation, any representations, warranties, covenants or purchase price adjustment provisions (and the components thereof) with respect to such Specified Project, (b) the Base Purchase Price shall be reduced by the applicable Specified Project
        Value, (c) the legal title to such Specified Project shall not be transferred to Buyer at the Closing, (d) the conditions to the obligations of the parties set forth in <u>Article VI</u> shall be deemed not to include any representation or
        warranties with respect to, or closing deliverables provided in connection with, such Specified Project and (e) neither Buyer nor any remaining member of the Company Group or Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group shall have any Liability associated
        with such Specified Project; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the terms of this <u>Section 5.32</u> shall continue in full force and effect.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.33<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>PTCs</u>. If at any time following the date hereof but prior to the Measurement Time, any Contract is entered into with respect to the
        sale of PTCs of a PTC Project generated through the earlier of December 31, 2024 or the Measurement Time, the applicable member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group shall, and, following the Closing, Buyer shall cause
        such member to, promptly pay in cash the proceeds of any such sale to Seller (or its designee) as and when received by Buyer (or any of its Affiliates) or the applicable member. None of Buyer, any member of the Company Group, any member of the
        Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, or any Affiliate of any of the foregoing shall amend, modify, or otherwise novate any such Contract without the prior written consent of Seller (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or
        delayed) if such an amendment, modification, or novation reasonably would be expected to have a disproportionate and material adverse effect on Seller or any of its Affiliates (as compared to Buyer or any of its Affiliates). Buyer, Seller, and
        their respective Affiliates shall treat and report any payment made pursuant to this <u>Section 5.33</u>, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, as an adjustment to the Purchase Price for applicable tax purposes.&#160; Seller shall indemnify and
        hold harmless Buyer and each member of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group with respect to Losses arising from, relating to, or as a result of, the sale of PTCs pursuant to this <u>Section 5.33</u>, including any claims
        from the purchaser(s) of such PTCs.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.34<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Retained Matters</u>. Following the Closing, Buyer shall promptly notify Seller of any correspondence or other documentation received by
        any member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group relating to the Retained Litigation. Seller shall control the litigation strategy, defense and/or settlement of the Retained Litigation, at its own cost and expense, and no
        settlement shall be agreed to without the prior written consent of Seller. Buyer shall cooperate, shall cause the members of the Company Group to cooperate and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause its Representatives to cooperate
        in Seller&#8217;s defense of the Retained Litigation.</div>
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      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.35<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Buyout Transaction</u>.&#160; The Parties shall undertake to perform in accordance with <u>Schedule 5.35</u> of the Disclosure Schedules.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.36<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Cross-Currency Swaps</u>.&#160; Without prejudice to Buyer&#8217;s rights under Section 6.3(g), if Seller is unable to cause Section 6.3(g) to be
        satisfied in Buyer&#8217;s sole discretion no less than 60 days prior to the Termination Date, then, in advance of reaching such Termination Date, the Parties shall reasonably cooperate in good faith to negotiate an alternative disposition of the
        Currency Swaps that would allow for the fulfillment of Buyer&#8217;s conditions to Closing in Section 6.3; provided, however, that Buyer shall not be required to make any payments or incur any Liabilities or otherwise suffer any other adverse consequence
        resulting from any alternative disposition of the Currency Swaps that is agreed by the Parties or any failure of the Parties to mutually agree on such alternative disposition.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">108</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.37<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>[</u><font style="font-style: italic;"><u>Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information in Respect of Earnout</u></font><u>]</u>.&#160;
        Prior to the Closing, Buyer shall form an entity that will constitute [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information in Respect of Earnout</font>] (as defined in the Earnout Agreement) under the Earnout Agreement.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.38<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Business Cash Flow Statements</u>.&#160; Prior to the Closing, Seller shall prepare and deliver, or shall cause to be prepared and
        delivered, the Business Cash Flow Statements to Buyer.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.39<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Settlement of Construction Projects Claims</u>.&#160; Following the Closing, if Buyer or any member of the Company Group or the
        Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group receives any net proceeds from a final, non-appealable claim or settlement with respect to any Construction Project that has achieved Final Completion, such proceeds shall be promptly (but in any event, within
        five Business Days) paid to an account designated by Seller to the extent that the Construction Projects Outstanding Obligations Amount, taken together with such net proceeds, would exceed the aggregate amount incurred by the Company Group to
        achieve Final Completion of the applicable Construction Project.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE VI</div>
      <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">CONDITIONS TO THE CLOSING</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 6.1<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>General Conditions</u>. The respective obligations of each party to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be
        performed at the Closing shall be subject to the satisfaction, at or prior to the Closing, of each of the following conditions, any of which may, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, be waived in writing by any party in its sole discretion (<u>provided</u>,
        that such waiver shall only be effective as to the obligations of such party):</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-style: italic;">No Injunction</font>. No Governmental Authority shall have enacted, issued, promulgated,
        enforced or entered any Law or any Order (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) that is then in effect and that enjoins, restrains, makes illegal or otherwise prohibits the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-style: italic;">HSR</font>. Any applicable waiting period (and any extension thereof) under the HSR Act
        relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, as well as any agreement not to close embodied in a &#8220;timing agreement&#8221; between the parties and a Governmental Authority, shall have expired or been terminated.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-style: italic;">Required Regulatory Approvals</font>. The Required Regulatory Approvals shall have been
        obtained, other than the FCC Radio License Transfer.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-style: italic;">Required Regulatory Notice</font>. The Required Regulatory Notice shall have been filed with
        FERC and the Required PJM Notice shall have been submitted to PJM.</div>
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      </div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">109</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 6.2<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Conditions to Obligations of Seller at the Closing</u>. The obligations of Seller to consummate the transactions contemplated by this
        Agreement to be performed at the Closing shall be subject to the satisfaction, at or prior to the Closing, of each of the following conditions, any of which may be waived in writing by Seller, in its sole discretion:</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-style: italic;">Representations and Warranties</font>. The representations and warranties of Buyer contained
        in <u>Article IV</u> shall be true and correct both when made and as of the Closing Date, or, in the case of representations and warranties that are made as of a specified date, such representations and warranties shall be true and correct as of
        such specified date, except where the failure to be so true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation or qualification as to materiality, including the words &#8220;material&#8221; or &#8220;Material Adverse Effect&#8221;, set forth therein) would not
        reasonably be expected to have a Buyer Material Adverse Effect.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-style: italic;">Covenants</font>. Buyer shall have performed or complied with, in all material respects, all
        covenants and agreements required to be performed or complied with by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-style: italic;">Receipt of Closing Deliverables</font>. Seller shall have received each of the items
        required to be delivered to it by Buyer pursuant to <u>Section 2.2(b)</u>.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 6.3<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Conditions to Obligations of Buyer at the Closing</u>. The obligations of Buyer to consummate the transactions contemplated by this
        Agreement to be performed at the Closing shall be subject to the fulfillment, at or prior to the Closing, of each of the following conditions, any of which may be waived in writing by Buyer, in its sole discretion:</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-style: italic;">Representations and Warranties</font>. (i) The Seller Fundamental Representations and the
        representation set forth in <u>Section 3.7(b)</u> shall be true and correct in all but <font style="font-style: italic;">de minimis</font> respects both when made and as of the Closing Date as though made at and as of such date, except with
        respect to representations and warranties which speak as to an earlier date, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all but <font style="font-style: italic;">de minimis</font> respects at and as of such earlier date, and
        (ii) each of the other representations and warranties of Seller contained in <u>Article III</u> disregarding all qualifications contained therein relating to materiality or Material Adverse Effect, shall be true and correct both when made and as
        of the Closing Date, as if made anew at and as of that date, except with respect to representations and warranties which speak as to an earlier date, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct at and as of such earlier date,
        except where the failure to be true and correct would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-style: italic;">Covenants</font>. Seller shall have performed or complied with, in all material respects,
        all covenants and agreements required to be performed or complied with by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-style: italic;">Receipt of Closing Deliverables</font>. Buyer shall have received each of the items required
        to be delivered to by Seller pursuant to <u>Section 2.2(b)</u>.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-style: italic;">Closing Conditions</font>.&#160; The conditions to Closing set forth in <u>Schedule 6.3(d)</u>
        of the Disclosure Schedules shall have been satisfied.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">110</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(e)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-style: italic;">Pre-Closing Reorganization</font>. The Pre-Closing Reorganization shall have occurred.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(f)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-style: italic;">Pre-Closing Share Issuance and Acquisition. </font>The Pre-Closing Share Issuance and
        Acquisition shall have occurred.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(g)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-style: italic;">Termination of Currency Swaps</font>.&#160; Buyer shall have received written evidence
        satisfactory to it of the repayment in full, termination, unwind and discharge of the Indebtedness set forth under item (j) (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Currency Swaps</font>&#8221;) of <u>Schedule 1.1-RM</u> of the Disclosure Schedules or
        assignment, novation or other disposition of the Currency Swaps to any Person other than a member of the Company Group without any further Liability associated with the Currency Swaps to Buyer or any member of the Company Group.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 6.4<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Frustration of </u><u>Closing Conditions</u>. No party may rely on the failure of any condition set forth in this <u>Article VI</u>
        to be satisfied if such failure was caused by such party&#8217;s failure to use efforts to cause the Closing to occur as required by <u>Section 5.5</u>.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE VII</div>
      <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">INDEMNIFICATION</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 7.1<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Indemnification by Seller</u>. From and after the Closing, Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Buyer and its Affiliates and
        its and their respective Representatives (collectively, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Buyer Indemnified Parties</font>&#8221;) from and against any Losses (without duplication) arising out of, relating to or incurred in connection with, (a) the
        consummation of the Pre-Closing Reorganization including any Liabilities associated with any of the entities, businesses or assets which were removed as direct or indirect Subsidiaries, businesses or assets of the Company in connection with the
        Pre-Closing Reorganization, (b) any reduction in the paid up capital or adjusted cost base (in each case as determined for Canadian income tax purposes) in the shares of any of the members of the Company Group listed on <u>Schedule 7.1(b)</u> of
        the Disclosure Schedules below the amount set forth opposite the name of such member on such Disclosure Schedule, (c) the Retained Matters and (d) any breach by Seller of the covenants to be performed at or prior to Closing pursuant to <u>Section
          5.1</u>. Seller&#8217;s obligation to indemnify any Buyer Indemnified Party hereunder shall be reduced by the proceeds of any recovery under any insurance policy with respect to such Losses (after reduction for any costs and expenses imposed in
        connection with the receipt of such proceeds). Seller shall not have any liability under this <u>Section 7.1</u> for any punitive, incidental, consequential, special or indirect damages (other than to the extent that the same are a reasonably
        foreseeable consequence of the applicable breach or to the extent that the same arise in connection with a Third Party Claim), including business interruption, diminution of value, loss of future revenue, profits or income, or loss of business
        reputation or opportunity regardless of the legal theory under which such liability or obligation may be sought to be imposed, whether sounding in contract or tort, or whether at law or in equity, or otherwise. Seller shall have no obligation to
        indemnify any Buyer Indemnified Party in connection with Taxes arising as a consequence of the application of section 212.3 of the Tax Act to any &#8220;investment&#8221; (within the meaning of section 212.3 of the Tax Act) that occurs on or after the date
        hereof and on or prior to the Closing Date.</div>
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      </div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">Section 7.2<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Procedures</u>.</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 27pt;"><br>
      </div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">111</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>In order for a Buyer Indemnified Party (in such capacity, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Indemnified Party</font>&#8221;) to
        be entitled to any indemnification provided for under this Agreement as a result of a Loss or a claim or demand made by any Person against the Indemnified Party (a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Third Party Claim</font>&#8221;), such Indemnified Party
        shall deliver notice thereof to Seller (in such capacity, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Indemnifying Party</font>&#8221;) within 30 days of the actual receipt of the Third Party Claim by a responsible officer, describing in reasonable detail the
        nature of such Third Party Claim, including the amount or the estimated amount of damages sought thereunder to the extent then ascertainable, any other remedy sought thereunder to the extent known, any relevant time constraints relating thereto
        and, to the extent practicable, any other material details pertaining thereto; <u>provided</u>, that the failure of an Indemnified Party to give timely notice shall not affect its rights to indemnification under this <u>Article VII</u> except to
        the extent that the Indemnifying Party has been materially prejudiced by such failure.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, upon written notice to the Indemnified Party within 30 days of receipt of notice
        from the Indemnified Party of the commencement of such Third Party Claim, to assume the defense thereof at the expense of the Indemnifying Party with counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party and reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party; <u>provided</u>,
        that it has acknowledged in writing to the Indemnified Party that it is liable for such Third Party Claim pursuant to this <u>Article VII</u>.&#160; If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of such Third Party Claim, the Indemnified Party shall
        have the right to employ separate counsel and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of the Indemnified Party, except that if in the written advice of counsel to the Indemnified
        Party that representation of both parties by the same counsel would be inappropriate due to an actual, material conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party that cannot be waived, such Indemnifying Party shall be
        liable for the reasonable out-of-pocket fees and expenses of counsel to the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party does not acknowledge in writing that it is liable for such Third Party Claim or assume the defense and control of any Third
        Party Claim pursuant to this <u>Section 7.2(b)</u>, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to assume and control such defense (it being understood that (i) the Indemnified Party&#8217;s right to indemnification for a Third Party Claim shall not be
        adversely affected by the Indemnified Party&#8217;s assumption of the defense of such Third Party Claim and (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the out-of-pocket costs of defending against such Third Party Claim
        (including reasonable and documented attorneys&#8217; fees and expenses to the extent that it is determined that such Indemnifying Party is liable under this Agreement with respect to such Third Party Claim)), but the Indemnifying Party may nonetheless
        elect to participate in the defense of such Third Party Claim with its own counsel and at its own expense. Each of the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party shall reasonably cooperate with the other in defense of a Third Party Claim and make
        available to the other all witnesses, pertinent records, materials and information in its possession or under its control relating thereto as is reasonably required by the other.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="clear: both; margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 9pt;" class="BRPFPageBreakArea">
        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">112</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Notwithstanding the provisions of <u>Section 7.2(b)</u>, if, in the reasonable and good faith judgment of the Indemnified
        Party, any Third Party Claim that relates to any amounts indemnifiable or potentially indemnifiable under this <u>Article VII</u> entails a material risk of (i) non-monetary sanctions being imposed on the Indemnified Party, (ii) criminal penalties
        or (iii) a finding or admission of any violation of Law or finding or admission of any wrongdoing by the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, at its option, to be represented by counsel selected by the Indemnified Party
        (which shall be at the Indemnifying Party&#8217;s expense), and by giving written notice to the Indemnifying Party, to take control of, the defense, negotiation or settlement of such Third Party Claim;<font style="font-style: italic;">&#160;</font><u>provided</u>,
        that each Indemnifying Party may participate in any such Third Party Claim with counsel selected by such Indemnifying Party and reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, which shall be at the Indemnifying Party&#8217;s own expense.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of any Third Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall not agree to any
        settlement, compromise or discharge of such Third Party Claim that (i) provides other than for monetary payment (paid by the Indemnifying Party) without the Indemnified Party&#8217;s prior written consent or (ii) does not include as an unconditional term
        thereof the giving of a release from all Liability with respect to such Third Party Claim by the applicable claimant or plaintiff to such Indemnified Party that is or may be subject to the Third Party Claim, without such Indemnified Party&#8217;s prior
        written consent. Whether or not the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of a Third Party Claim, the Indemnified Party shall not admit any liability with respect to, or settle, compromise or discharge, or offer to settle, compromise or discharge,
        such Third Party Claim for which the Indemnifying Party will be liable without the Indemnifying Party&#8217;s prior written consent, (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(e)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>In the event any Indemnified Party should have a claim against any Indemnifying Party hereunder that does not involve a Third
        Party Claim being asserted against or sought to be collected from such Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall deliver notice of such claim (a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Notice of Claim</font>&#8221;) describing in reasonable detail the
        basis under this Agreement for making a claim of indemnification; <u>provided</u>, that the failure of an Indemnified Party to give a timely Notice of Claim under this clause (e) shall not affect its rights to indemnification under this <u>Article













          VII</u>.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(f)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>After final judgment or award shall have been rendered by a court, arbitration board or administrative agency of competent
        jurisdiction and the expiration of the time in which to appeal therefrom, or a settlement shall have been consummated, or the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party shall have arrived at a mutually binding agreement with respect to each
        separate matter indemnified by an Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall forward to such Indemnifying Party notice of any sums due and owing by such Indemnifying Party with respect to such matters (<u>provided</u>, that the failure of an
        Indemnified Party to give such notice shall not affect its rights to indemnification under this <u>Article VII</u>&#160;except to the extent that such Indemnifying Party has been materially prejudiced by such failure) and each Indemnifying Party shall
        satisfy its obligations with respect thereto within 20 Business Days thereof.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="clear: both; margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 9pt;" class="BRPFPageBreakArea">
        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">113</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 7.3<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</font><u>Assignment of Claims</u>. If any Buyer Indemnified Party receives any payment from Seller in respect of any Losses pursuant to <u>Section













          7.1</u> and Buyer Indemnified Party could have recovered all or a part of such Losses from a third party (a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Potential Contributor</font>&#8221;) based on the underlying claim asserted against Seller, Buyer Indemnified
        Party shall assign, to the extent permitted by Law, on a non-recourse basis and without any representation or warranty, such of its rights to proceed against the Potential Contributor as are necessary to permit Seller to attempt to recover from the
        Potential Contributor the amount of such payment.&#160; If any such assignment would afford the Potential Contributor any defense to the payment of the same, such assignment shall not take place and Buyer Indemnified Party will, at Seller&#8217;s direction
        and expense, use commercially reasonable efforts to seek to recover such claim from such Potential Contributor.&#160; Any payment received in respect of such claim against the Potential Contributor (whether by Seller or the relevant Buyer Indemnified
        Party as provided in the immediately preceding sentence) shall be distributed, (a) first, to the Buyer Indemnified Party, the costs and expenses incurred in investigating, prosecuting, defending or otherwise addressing such claim, (b) second, to
        Seller in an amount equal to the aggregate payments made by Seller to the Buyer Indemnified Party in respect of such claim, plus the costs and expenses incurred in investigating, prosecuting, defending or otherwise addressing such claim and (c) the
        balance, if any, to the Buyer Indemnified Party.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">Section 7.4<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Treatment of Certain Payments</u>. Following the Closing, any payment made pursuant to this <u>Article VII</u> shall be treated by the parties hereto, to
        the extent permitted by Law, as an adjustment to the cash proceeds received by Seller in the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE VIII</div>
      <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">TERMINATION</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 8.1<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Termination</u>. This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Closing:</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>by mutual written consent of Buyer and Seller;</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>(i) by Seller, if Seller is not in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement and if Buyer breaches or fails to
        perform in any respect any of its representations, warranties or covenants contained in this Agreement (other than Section 5.36) and such breach or failure to perform (A) would give rise to the failure of a condition set forth in <u>Section 6.2</u>,
        (B) cannot be cured prior to the Termination Date or, if capable of being cured, has not been cured by the earlier of (1) two Business Days prior to the Termination Date or (2) the date that is 30 days following delivery of written notice of such
        breach or failure to perform and (C) has not been waived by Seller or (ii) by Buyer, if Buyer is not in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement and if Seller breaches or fails to perform in any respect any of its representations,
        warranties or covenants contained in this Agreement and such breach or failure to perform (A) would give rise to the failure of a condition set forth in <u>Section 6.3</u>, (B) cannot be cured prior to the Termination Date or, if capable of being
        cured, has not been cured by the earlier of (1) two Business Days prior to the Termination Date or (2) the date that is 30 days following delivery of written notice of such breach or failure to perform and (C) has not been waived in writing by
        Buyer;</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">114</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>by either Seller or Buyer if the Closing shall not have occurred by the date that is nine months after the date hereof (such
        date, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Initial</font>&#160;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Termination Date</font>&#8221; and, the Initial Termination Date, as it may be extended pursuant to this <u>Section 8.1(c)</u>, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Termination Date</font>&#8221;); <u>provided</u>, that if, as of the Initial Termination Date, the conditions set forth in <u>Section 6.1(a)</u> or <u>Section 6.1(c)</u>, in each case, to the extent relating to FERC 203 Approval, shall not
        have been satisfied or waived, but all of the other conditions set forth in <u>Article VI</u> have been satisfied or waived (or are then capable of being satisfied if the Closing were to take place on such date in the case of those conditions to
        be satisfied at the Closing), then the Initial Termination Date shall be automatically extended until the date that is 30 days after the Initial Termination Date (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Initial Extended Termination Date</font>&#8221;); <u>provided</u>,
        <u>further</u>, that if, as of the Initial Extended Termination Date, the conditions set forth in <u>Section 6.1(a)</u> or <u>Section 6.1(c)</u>, in each case, to the extent relating to FERC 203 Approval, shall not have been satisfied or waived,
        but all of the other conditions set forth in <u>Article VI</u> have been satisfied or waived (or are then capable of being satisfied if the Closing were to take place on such date in the case of those conditions to be satisfied at the Closing),
        then the Initial Extended Termination Date shall be automatically extended until the date that is 30 days after the Initial Extended Termination Date (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Second Extended Termination Date</font>&#8221;); <u>provided</u>,
        <u>further</u>, that if, as of the Second Extended Termination Date, the conditions set forth in <u>Section 6.1(a)</u> or <u>Section 6.1(c)</u>, in each case, to the extent relating to FERC 203 Approval, shall not have been satisfied or waived,
        but all of the other conditions set forth in <u>Article VI</u> have been satisfied or waived (or are then capable of being satisfied if the Closing were to take place on such date in the case of those conditions to be satisfied at the Closing),
        then the Second Extended Termination Date shall be automatically extended until the date that is 30 days after the Second Extended Termination Date; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that the right to terminate this Agreement under this <u>Section













          8.1(c)</u> shall not be available if the failure of the party so requesting termination to fulfill any obligation under this Agreement shall have been the cause of the failure of the Closing to occur on or prior to the Termination Date;</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>by either Seller or Buyer, by written notice to the other Party, if any Law or final, non-appealable Order restrains, enjoins
        or otherwise prohibits or makes illegal the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; or</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(e)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>by either Buyer or Seller, by written notice to the other Party, pursuant to (and solely to the extent permitted by) <u>Section













          5.29(e)</u>.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">The party seeking to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this <u>Section 8.1</u> (other than <u>Section 8.1(a)</u>) shall give prompt written notice of such termination to the other parties.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 8.2<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Effect of Termination</u>.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>In the event of termination of this Agreement pursuant to <u>Section 8.1</u>, this Agreement shall forthwith become void, and
        there shall be no liability on the part of any party except for the provisions of <u>Section 3.22</u> (Brokers), <u>Section 4.7</u> (Brokers), <u>Section 5.4</u> (Confidentiality), <u>Section 5.6</u>&#160;(Public Announcements), this <u>Section 8.2</u>,
        <u>Section 8.3</u> (Buyer Termination Fee) and <u>Article IX</u> (Miscellaneous), and nothing herein shall relieve Seller from any liabilities or damages arising out of a Willful Breach or Fraud, in which case Buyer shall be entitled to all rights
        and remedies available in equity or at law.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 8.3<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Buyer Termination Fee</u>.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="clear: both; margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 9pt;" class="BRPFPageBreakArea">
        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">115</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>In the event this Agreement is validly terminated by Seller pursuant to <u>Section 8.1(b)(i)</u>, Buyer shall pay or cause to
        be paid to Seller by wire transfer of same-day funds an amount equal to $100,000,000 (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Buyer Termination Fee</font>&#8221;) promptly, but in no event later than two Business Days after such termination, it being
        understood that in no event shall Buyer be required to pay the Buyer Termination Fee on more than one occasion. In the event the Buyer Termination Fee is payable pursuant to this <u>Section 8.3(a)</u> and subject to Seller&#8217;s rights under, and
        subject to the limitations of, <u>Section 9.14</u> to pursue specific performance against Buyer, Seller, on behalf of itself and its Affiliates, acknowledges and agrees that Seller&#8217;s right to receive the Buyer Termination Fee from Buyer shall be
        the sole and exclusive remedy of Seller and its Affiliates against Buyer. In furtherance thereof, none of Buyer, Buyer Parent, the parties to the Debt Commitment Letter or Equity Commitment Letter and any of their respective general or limited
        partners, managers, officers, directors or employees, and that no past, present or future incorporators, equityholders, Affiliates, agents, trustees, investors, or Representatives of Buyer or any of its or their respective Affiliates shall have any
        liability or obligation for, and Seller and its Affiliates shall not otherwise make any claim for, any matter under, relating to or arising out of, the this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, whether based on contract, tort, strict
        liability, other Laws or otherwise, or any Action based on, in respect of, or by reason of any of the foregoing except for their rights against Buyer under the Confidentiality Agreement, which shall survive the termination of this Agreement in
        accordance with its terms.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>The parties acknowledge that (i) the agreements contained in this <u>Section 8.3</u> are an integral part of the transactions
        contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) the Buyer Termination Fee is not a penalty, but rather is liquidated damages, in a reasonable amount that will compensate Seller in the circumstances in which such fee is paid for the efforts and resources
        expended and opportunities foregone while negotiating this Agreement and in reliance on this Agreement and on the expectation of the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, which amount would otherwise be impossible to calculate with
        precision and (iii) without these agreements, the parties would not enter into this Agreement.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE IX</div>
      <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">MISCELLANEOUS</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.1<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Non-Survival</u>. The respective representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of Seller and Buyer contained in this
        Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement (other than any Ancillary Agreement that, by its terms, contemplates performance following the Closing) and any certificate delivered pursuant hereto shall terminate at, and not survive, the Closing, <u>provided</u>,
        that this <u>Section 9.1</u> shall not limit (a) an agreement or covenant set forth in <u>Section 5.1</u> of this Agreement that is to be performed by Seller prior to the Closing, which shall survive until the date that is six months after
        Closing, or (b) any covenant or agreement of the parties that, by its terms, requires performance after the Closing.&#160; Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement (including <u>Section 7.1</u>) and other than in the case of Fraud, neither
        Seller, Buyer nor their respective Representatives shall be entitled to any right of indemnification by any other party hereto in regards to liabilities arising out of the transactions covered by this Agreement. All parties hereto shall be
        responsible for their own liabilities and defenses as determined by Law.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">116</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.2<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Buyer&#8217;s Investigation and Reliance</u>. Buyer is a sophisticated purchaser and has made its own independent investigation, review and
        analysis regarding the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group and the transactions contemplated hereby, which such investigation, review and analysis was conducted by Buyer, together with expert advisors, including legal counsel,
        that it has engaged for such purpose.&#160; Neither Seller, the Company nor any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives has made any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any information
        concerning the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group contained herein or made available in connection with Buyer&#8217;s investigation of the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, except as expressly set forth in
        <u>Article III</u>, in a Closing Certificate or the Ancillary Agreements and Seller, the Company and their respective Affiliates and Representatives expressly disclaim any and all liability that may be based on such information or errors therein or
        omissions therefrom. Buyer has not relied, and is not relying, on any statement, representation or warranty, oral or written, express or implied, made by Seller, the Company or their respective Affiliates or Representatives, except as expressly set
        forth in <u>Article III</u>, in a Closing Certificate or in the Ancillary Agreements. Neither Seller, the Company nor any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives shall have, or be subject to, any liability to Buyer, any of Buyer&#8217;s
        Related Parties or any other Person resulting from the distribution to Buyer, or Buyer use of, any information, documents or materials made available to Buyer, whether orally or in writing, in any confidential information memoranda (including
        supplements thereto), &#8220;data rooms,&#8221; management presentations, site visits, due diligence discussions or in any other form in expectation of, or in connection with, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement other than in the case of Fraud.
        Neither Seller, the Company nor any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives is making any representation or warranty, express or implied, with respect to any estimates, projections or forecasts involving the Company Group and the
        Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group. Buyer acknowledges that there are inherent uncertainties in attempting to make such estimates, projections and forecasts and that it takes full responsibility for making its own evaluation of the adequacy and
        accuracy of any such estimates, projections or forecasts (including the reasonableness of the assumptions underlying any such estimates, projections and forecasts). Neither Seller, the Company nor any of their respective Affiliates or
        Representatives is making, and Buyer hereby waives, any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the quality, merchantability, as for a particular purpose, or condition of the Company Group&#8217;s and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures
        Group&#8217;s assets or any part thereof except with respect to representations set forth in <u>Article III</u>, a Closing Certificate or the Ancillary Agreements. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that the representations and warranties expressly set forth
        in <u>Article III</u>, the Closing Certificates and the Ancillary Agreements are the result of arms&#8217;-length negotiations between sophisticated parties, that such representations and warranties were made as a result of such arms&#8217;-length
        negotiations.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.3<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Fees and Expenses</u>. Except as otherwise provided herein, including <u>Section 2.2</u>, all fees and expenses incurred in
        connection with or related to this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall be paid by the party incurring such fees or expenses, whether or not such transactions are consummated. For the
        avoidance of doubt, the cost of the R&amp;W Insurance Policy will be solely at the cost and expense of Buyer, and neither Seller, the Company nor any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives will have any liability with respect thereto.</div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">117</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.4<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Amendment and Modification</u>. This Agreement may not be amended, modified or supplemented in any manner, whether by course of
        conduct or otherwise, except by an instrument in writing specifically designated as an amendment hereto, signed on behalf of the parties hereto in interest at the time of the amendment.</div>
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      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.5<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Waiver; Extension</u>. At any time prior to the Closing, Seller, on the one hand, and Buyer, on the other hand, may (a) extend the
        time for performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the other party contained herein, (b) waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties of the other party contained herein or in any document, certificate or writing
        delivered by such party pursuant hereto or (c) waive compliance by the other party with any of the agreements or conditions contained herein. Any agreement on the part of any party to any such extension or waiver shall be valid only if set forth in
        a written agreement signed on behalf of such party. No failure or delay of any party in exercising any right or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, and any single or partial exercise of any such right or power, or any abandonment or
        discontinuance of steps to enforce such right or power, or any course of conduct, shall not preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or power. Any agreement on the part of any party to any such waiver shall
        be valid only if set forth in a written instrument executed and delivered by a duly authorized officer on behalf of such party.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.6<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Notices</u>. All notices and other communications to be given or made hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been
        duly given or made (a) on the date of delivery to the recipient thereof if received prior to 5:00 p.m. in the place of delivery and such day is a Business Day (or otherwise on the next succeeding Business Day) if (i) served by personal delivery or
        by an internationally recognized overnight courier service to the Person for whom it is intended or (ii) delivered by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or (b) on the date of transmittal if sent by email prior to 5:00 p.m.
        Eastern Time on a Business Day (or otherwise on the next succeeding Business Day); <u>provided</u>, that no &#8220;bounce back&#8221; or similar message of non-delivery is received with respect thereto; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that any such notice
        delivered to Seller or Buyer pursuant to the foregoing clause (a) shall also be promptly delivered to Seller or Buyer, as applicable, by transmittal email. All notices hereunder shall be delivered to the addresses set forth below, or pursuant to
        such other instructions as may be designated in writing by the party to receive such notice:</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(i)<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>if to Seller, to:</div>
      <div><br>
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      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">Algonquin Power &amp; Utilities Corp.</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">354 Davis Road, Suite 100</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">Oakville, Ontario</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">Canada L6J 2X1</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">Attention: Chief Legal Officer</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">Email: [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Personal Information</font>] </div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;"> <br>
      </div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">Gibson, Dunn &amp; Crutcher LLP</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">200 Park Avenue</div>
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      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">New York, New York 10166-0193</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">Attention: John Gaffney; Daniel S. Alterbaum</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">Email: jgaffney@gibsondunn.com; dalterbaum@gibsondunn.com</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;"> <br>
      </div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">and</div>
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      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">Blake, Cassels &amp; Graydon LLP</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">199 Bay Street</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">Suite 4000, Commerce Court West</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">Toronto, Ontario, M5L 1A9</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">Attention: John Wilkin; Taylor Dickinson</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">Email: john.wilkin@blakes.com; taylor.dickinson@blakes.com</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(ii)<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>if to Buyer, to:</div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"> <br>
      </div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">Altius Renewables, ULC</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">c/o LS Power Equity Advisors, LLC</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">1700 Broadway, 35th Floor</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">New York, NY 10019</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">Email: [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Personal Information</font>]</div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">Attention: [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Personal Information</font>]</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="margin-left: 144pt;">with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:</div>
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      </div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 108pt;">Milbank LLP</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 108pt;">55 Hudson Yards</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 108pt;">New York, NY 10001</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 108pt;">Email: [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Personal Information</font>]</div>
      <div style="text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 108pt;">Attention: [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Personal Information</font>]</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.7<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Interpretation</u>. When a reference is made in this Agreement to a Section, Article, Exhibit or Schedule, such reference shall be to
        a Section, Article, Exhibit or Schedule of this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement or in any Exhibit or Schedule are for convenience of reference purposes only and shall not affect
        in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. All words used in this Agreement will be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. Any capitalized terms used in any Exhibit or Schedule, but not otherwise
        defined therein, shall have the meaning as defined in this Agreement. All Exhibits and Schedules annexed hereto or referred to herein are hereby incorporated in and made a part of this Agreement as if set forth herein. The word &#8220;including&#8221; and
        words of similar import, when used in this Agreement, will mean &#8220;including, without limitation,&#8221; unless otherwise specified. The words &#8220;hereof,&#8221; &#8220;herein&#8221; and &#8220;hereunder&#8221; and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to the
        Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision in this Agreement. The term &#8220;or&#8221; is not exclusive. The word &#8220;will&#8221; shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word &#8220;shall.&#8221; References to days mean calendar days unless
        otherwise specified. Documents or other information or materials will be deemed to have been &#8220;made available&#8221; by Seller if such documents, information or materials have been posted to the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Project Power</font>&#8221;
        virtual data room hosted with Intralinks (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Electronic Data Room</font>&#8221;) prior to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time at least one Business Day prior to the date of this Agreement. For all purposes hereunder, unless
        expressly described otherwise, any reference to a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Subsidiary</font>&#8221;, a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Joint Venture</font>&#8221; or an &#8220;asset of Seller or the Company Group&#8221; or similar shall be deemed not to include
        any such Persons or assets to the extent (a) any Equity Interests of such Persons or (b) such assets, in each case, cease to be held (directly or indirectly) by the Company after giving effect to the Pre-Closing Reorganization. Any conversions of
        Canadian Dollars to U.S. Dollars for purposes of calculating the Estimated Purchase Price (in U.S. Dollars) or otherwise hereunder shall be calculated at the applicable Conversion Rate. Unless the context of this Agreement otherwise requires,
        references to agreements and other documents shall be deemed to include all amendments and other modifications thereto. Unless the context of this Agreement otherwise requires, references to Law shall include all (i) rules and regulations
        promulgated thereunder and (ii) amendments, modifications, replacements and restatements of any of the foregoing.&#160; For the purpose of calculating the components of the Estimated Purchase Price and Purchase Price, unless the context otherwise
        requires (<font style="font-style: italic;">e.g.</font>, for calculation of Tax liabilities), the Consolidated Group shall exclude the entities that are to be transferred out of the Company Group or otherwise dissolved in connection with the
        Pre-Closing Reorganization.</div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">119</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.8<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Entire </u><u>Agreement</u>. This Agreement (including the Exhibits and Schedules hereto), the Ancillary Agreements and the
        Confidentiality Agreement constitute the entire agreement and supersede all prior written agreements, arrangements, communications and understandings and all prior and contemporaneous oral agreements, arrangements, communications and understandings
        among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof. Neither this Agreement nor any Ancillary Agreement shall be deemed to contain or imply any restriction, covenant, representation, warranty, agreement or undertaking of
        any party with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby other than those expressly set forth herein or therein or in any document required to be delivered hereunder or thereunder, and none shall be deemed to exist or be inferred
        with respect to the subject matter hereof. Notwithstanding any oral agreement or course of conduct of the parties or their Representatives to the contrary, no party to this Agreement shall be under any legal obligation to enter into or complete the
        transactions contemplated hereby unless and until this Agreement shall have been executed and delivered by each of the parties.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.9<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Parties in Interest</u>. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure solely to the benefit of each party hereto, and nothing in this
        Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any Person other than the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by
        reason of this Agreement, except with respect to the provisions of <u>Section 9.11(b)</u> and&#160; <u>Section 9.24</u>, which shall inure to the benefit of the Persons benefiting therefrom that are intended to be third-party beneficiaries thereof.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.10<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Governing </u><u>Law</u>. This Agreement and any claims or causes of action arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the
        negotiation, execution or performance of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby (whether in contract, in tort, under statute or otherwise) shall be governed by, and interpreted, construed and enforced in accordance with, the
        internal Laws of the State of Delaware, including its statutes of limitations, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of Laws rules or provisions (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdiction) that would result in the
        application of the Laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">120</font></div>
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      <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.11<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Submission to Jurisdiction</u>.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Each of the parties irrevocably agrees that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement brought
        by any party or its successors or assigns against the other party shall be brought and determined in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, <u>provided</u>, that if jurisdiction is not then available in the Court of Chancery of the State
        of Delaware, then any such legal action or proceeding may be brought in any federal court located in the State of Delaware or any other Delaware state court.&#160; Each of the parties hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the
        aforesaid courts for itself and with respect to its property, generally and unconditionally, with regard to any such action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.&#160; Each of the parties
        agrees not to commence any action, suit or proceeding relating thereto except in the courts described above in Delaware, other than actions in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce any judgment, decree or award rendered by any such court
        in Delaware as described herein.</div>
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      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, each of the Parties hereto (i) agrees that any Financing Proceeding
        shall be governed by the Laws of the State of New York (without giving effect to any conflicts of law principles that would result in the application of the Laws of another state), (ii) agrees that it will not bring or support any such proceeding
        in any forum other than exclusively in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (and appellate courts thereof), or, if such court does not have jurisdiction, any New York State Court sitting in the borough of Manhattan
        within the City of New York, (iii) submits for itself and its property with respect to any such proceeding to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts, (iv) agrees that service of process, summons, notice or document shall be effective against it
        for any such proceeding brought in any such court if notice is given in accordance with <u>Section 9.6</u>, (v) waives and hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by Law, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the
        laying of venue of, and the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of, any such proceeding in any such court, (vi) agrees that a final judgment in any such proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by
        suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law, (vii) agrees not to bring or support or permit any of its Affiliates to bring or support any Financing Proceeding of any kind or description, whether in law or in equity, whether in
        contract or in tort or otherwise, against any Financing Entity, (viii) agrees that none of the Financing Entities shall have any Liability to Seller or any of its Affiliates or Representatives relating to or arising out of this Agreement, the Debt
        Financing, the Debt Commitment Letter or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or the performance of any services thereunder, whether in law or in equity, whether in contract or in tort or otherwise, (ix) agrees that it has no
        rights or claims against any of the Financing Entities relating to or arising out of this Agreement, the Debt Financing, the Debt Commitment Letter or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or the performance of any services
        thereunder, whether in law or in equity, whether in contract or in tort or otherwise; (x) waives any right to trial by jury in connection with any Financing Proceeding and (xi) agrees that the Financing Entities are express third party
        beneficiaries of, and may enforce, the provisions of this <u>Section 9.11(b)</u>, and that such provisions shall not be amended in a manner adverse to the Financing Entities without the prior written consent of the Financing Entities.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="clear: both; margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 9pt;" class="BRPFPageBreakArea">
        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">121</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.12<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Disclosure Generally</u>.&#160; Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Disclosure Schedules or in this Agreement, the
        information and disclosures contained in any Disclosure Schedule shall be deemed to be disclosed and incorporated by reference in any other Disclosure Schedule as though fully set forth in such Disclosure Schedule for which applicability of such
        information and disclosure is reasonably apparent on its face. The fact that any item of information is disclosed in any Disclosure Schedule shall not be construed to mean that such information is required to be disclosed by this Agreement. Such
        information and the dollar thresholds set forth herein shall not be used as a basis for interpreting the terms &#8220;material&#8221; or &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Material Adverse Effect</font>&#8221; or other similar terms in this Agreement.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.13<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Assignment; Successors</u>. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned
        or delegated, in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, by any party hereto without the prior written consent of the other parties hereto, and any such assignment without such prior written consent shall be null and void; <u>provided</u>,
        <u>however</u>, (a) Buyer may assign any rights and obligations (including any right to purchase any Equity Interest in any member of the Company Group) hereunder to its Affiliates, and (b) Buyer or any such Affiliates may assign its rights
        hereunder to any Financing Entity as collateral security for any Debt Financing, in each case without Seller&#8217;s consent; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that no assignment shall limit the assignor&#8217;s obligations hereunder. Subject to the preceding
        sentence, this Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.14<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Specific Performance</u>.</div>
      <div><br>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>The parties agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not
        performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached and that money damages or other legal remedies would not be an adequate remedy for any such nonperformance or breach.&#160; Accordingly, subject to <u>Section 8.2</u> and <u>Section













          8.3</u>, each of the parties shall be entitled to specific performance of the terms hereof, including an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement.&#160; Each
        of the parties hereby further waives (i) any defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate and (ii) any requirement under any Law to post security as a prerequisite to obtaining equitable relief.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Subject to <u>Section 8.2</u> and<u> Section 8.3</u>, the sole and exclusive remedies for any breach of the terms and
        provisions of this Agreement (including any representations and warranties set forth herein, made in connection herewith or as an inducement to enter into this Agreement) or any claim or cause of action otherwise arising out of or related to the
        transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be those remedies available in equity or at law for breach of contract only (and only as such contractual remedies have been further limited or excluded pursuant to the express terms of this
        Agreement); and the parties hereby agree that no party will have any remedies or cause of action (whether in contract, in tort, under statute or otherwise) for any statements, communications, disclosures, failures to disclose, representations or
        warranties not set forth in this Agreement, a Closing Certificate or in an Ancillary Agreement.</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
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        <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">122</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein but subject to <u>Section 9.14(d)</u>, Seller hereby agrees that the sole and
        exclusive remedy of Seller for a breach by Buyer of its obligations under this Agreement at or prior to Closing shall be to terminate this Agreement in accordance with <u>Section 8.1(b)(i)</u> and seek payment by Buyer of the Buyer Termination Fee
        in those circumstances in which such a fee is payable. Seller hereby expressly waives any and all other remedies that it may have at law or in equity arising out of a breach of this Agreement by Buyer at or prior to Closing other than as provided
        in this <u>Section 9.14(c)</u>.&#160; In no event shall Seller be entitled to receive both a grant of specific performance to require Buyer to consummate the Closing and payment of the Buyer Termination Fee.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, it is acknowledged and agreed that Buyer has an obligation
        hereunder to cause the Equity Financing to be funded, including by exercising its rights under the Equity Commitment Letter, subject to the requirements set forth below, and Seller shall be entitled to specific performance (or any other equitable
        relief) to cause Buyer to consummate the Closing and to cause Buyer to draw down the Equity Financing under the Equity Commitment Letter to consummate the Closing if, and for only so long as, the requirements set forth below are satisfied. The
        right of Seller to specific performance to cause Buyer to draw down the Equity Financing under the Equity Commitment Letter to consummate the Closing shall be subject to the requirements that (i) all of the conditions in <u>Article VI</u> (other
        than those conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the Closing, but subject to the satisfaction thereof at the Closing) have been satisfied or waived by the party entitled to waive such condition, (ii) the Debt Financing has been
        funded or shall be funded at the Closing if the Equity Financing is funded at the Closing, (iii) Seller has irrevocably confirmed in a written notice to Buyer that if specific performance is granted and the Equity Financing and Debt Financing are
        funded, then Seller is ready, willing and able to consummate the Closing and unconditionally waive any condition set forth in <u>Section 6.2</u> that has not yet been satisfied, and (iv) Buyer has failed to consummate the Closing by the date by
        which the Closing is supposed to have occurred pursuant to <u>Section 2.2</u> (assuming for purposes of this clause (iv) that all conditions to Closing set out in <u>Article VI</u> have been satisfied).</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.15<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Currency</u>. Unless otherwise specified, all references to &#8220;dollars,&#8221; &#8220;$&#8221; or &#8220;US$&#8221; in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement refer
        to United States dollars, which is the currency used for all purposes in this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.16<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Severability</u>. Whenever possible, each provision or portion of any provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner
        as to be effective and valid under applicable Law, but if any provision or portion of any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable Law or rule in any jurisdiction, such
        invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision or portion of any provision in such jurisdiction, and this Agreement shall be reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal or
        unenforceable provision or portion of any provision had never been contained herein.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.17<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Waiver of Jury Trial</u>. EACH OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION,
        PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.18<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Counterparts</u>. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same
        instrument and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other parties.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.19<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Electronic Signature</u>. This Agreement may be executed electronically (including by means of .pdf or similar graphic reproduction
        format or by means of digital signature software, e.g., DocuSign or Adobe Sign) and delivered by email or other similar means of electronic transmission, and any electronic signature shall constitute an original for all purposes.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.20<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Time of Essence</u>. Time is of the essence with regard to all dates and time periods set forth or referred to in this Agreement.</div>
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      <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.21<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Legal Representation</u></font>.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Buyer, on behalf of itself and its Affiliates (including, after the Closing, the Company
          Group and the </font>Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group<font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">) acknowledges and agrees that each of Gibson, Dunn &amp; Crutcher LLP and </font>Blake, Cassels &amp; Graydon LLP <font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(collectively,













        </font>&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel </font>&#8221;)<font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> has acted as counsel for Seller and the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group in connection with this
          Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby (the </font>&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Acquisition Engagement</font>&#8221;<font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">), and in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby,
          Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel has not acted as counsel for any other Person, including Buyer.</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Only Seller, the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group and their
          respective Affiliates shall be considered clients of Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel in the Acquisition Engagement.&#160; Buyer, on behalf of itself and its Controlled Affiliates (including after the Closing, the Company Group and the
          Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group) acknowledges and agrees that all confidential communications between Seller, the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group and their respective Affiliates, on the one hand, and Seller/Company
          Acquisition Counsel, on the other hand, in the course of and relating to the Acquisition Engagement (&#8220;</font><font style="font-weight: bold;">Counsel Communications</font>&#8221;<font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">), and any attendant attorney-client
          privilege, attorney work product protection and expectation of client confidentiality applicable thereto shall be deemed to belong solely to Seller and its Affiliates, and not the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, and
          shall not pass to or be claimed, held or used by Buyers or the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group upon or after the Closing.&#160; Accordingly, whether or not the Closing occurs, Buyer shall not have access to the Counsel
          Communications, or to the files of Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel relating to the Acquisition Engagement (<u>provided</u>, that to the extent Buyer or its Affiliates becomes aware of any inadvertent access to Counsel Communications or files
          of Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel, then Buyer or its applicable Affiliate shall immediately return such material to Seller and destroy any copies or archival back-up of such material).&#160; Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, upon
          and after the Closing, (i) to the extent that files of Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel in respect of Counsel Communications constitute property of Seller and its Affiliates, only Seller and its Affiliates shall hold such property rights and
          (ii) Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel shall have no duty whatsoever to reveal or disclose any such Counsel Communications or files to the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group or Buyer by reason of any attorney-client
          relationship between Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel and the Company Group or otherwise; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel shall not disclose any Counsel Communications or
          files to any third parties (other than Representatives of Seller and its Affiliates; <u>provided</u>, that such Representatives are instructed to maintain the confidence of such Counsel Communications).</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Buyer, on behalf of itself and its Affiliates (including after the Closing, the Company
          Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group), acknowledge and agree that Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel has acted as counsel for Seller and the Company Group for several years and that Seller reasonably anticipates that Seller/Company
          Acquisition Counsel will continue to represent it and/or its Affiliates in future matters.&#160; Accordingly, Buyer, on behalf of itself and its Affiliates (including after the Closing, the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group),
          expressly (i) consent to Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel&#8217;s representation of Seller and/or its Affiliates and/or any of their respective agents (if any of the foregoing Persons so desire) in any matter, including, without limitation, any
          post-Closing matter in which the interests of Buyer or any of its Affiliates, on the one hand, and Seller and its Affiliates, on the other hand, are adverse, including any matter relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and
          whether or not such matter is one in which Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel may have previously advised Seller, the Company Group or their respective Affiliates (ii) consents to the disclosure by Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel to Seller and
          its Affiliates of any information learned by Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel in the course of its representation of Seller, the Company Group and their respective Affiliates, whether or not such information is subject to attorney-client
          privilege, attorney work product protection, or Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel&#8217;s duty of confidentiality.</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">From and after the Closing, the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group
          shall cease to have any attorney-client relationship with Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel, unless and to the extent Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel is expressly engaged in writing by the Company Group to represent the Company Group after
          the Closing and either (i) such engagement involves no conflict of interest with respect to Seller and/or its Affiliates or (ii) Seller and/or any such Affiliate, as applicable, consent in writing to such engagement.&#160; Any such representation of
          the Company Group by Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel after the Closing shall not affect the foregoing provisions hereof.</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(e)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Each of the parties to this Agreement consents to the arrangements in this <u>Section 9.21</u>
          and waive any actual or potential conflict of interest that may be involved in connection with any representation by Seller/Company Acquisition Counsel expressly permitted by this <u>Section 9.21</u>.</font></div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt;">Section 9.22<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>No Presumption Against Drafting Party</u>. Each of Buyer and Seller acknowledges that each party to this Agreement has
        been represented by legal counsel in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Accordingly, any rule of Law or any legal decision that would require interpretation of any claimed ambiguities in this
        Agreement against the drafting party has no application and is expressly waived.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt;">Section 9.23<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Further Assurances</u>. At any time, and from time to time, after the Closing, at the reasonable request of a party
        hereto, the other party shall perform (or cause to be performed) such further reasonable acts and execute and deliver (or cause to be executed and delivered) such further reasonable documents and instruments as may be necessary or advisable to
        carry out and give full effect to the provisions of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including in connection with the Pre-Closing Reorganization, Pre-Closing Share
        Issuance and Acquisition, the [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Confidential Information</font>] and the replacement of credit support obligations identified following the Closing). In the event there are any assets, agreements,
        licenses, or undertaking of any nature in which Buyer obtains any interest at Closing contrary to the intention of the transactions contemplated hereby (including in connection with the Pre-Closing Reorganization and the [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Confidential Information</font>]), any such assets, agreements, licenses, or undertaking shall be held in trust for the benefit of Seller and its Affiliates (other than the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures
        Group).&#160; In the event there are any assets, agreements, licenses, or undertaking of any nature in which Seller retains any interest at Closing contrary to the intention of the transactions contemplated hereby, any such assets, agreements, licenses,
        or undertaking shall be held in trust for the benefit of Buyer and its Affiliates.</div>
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      </div>
      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt;">Section 9.24<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Non-Recourse</u>.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>All Actions (whether in contract, in tort, under statute or otherwise, or based upon any theory that seeks to impose liability
        of an entity against its owners or Affiliates) that may be based upon, in respect of, arise under, out or by reason of, be connected with or relate in any manner to (i) this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements, (ii) the negotiation, execution or
        performance of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement (including any representation or warranty made in connection with, or as inducement to enter into, this Agreement), (iii) any breach or violation of this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements
        and (iv) any failure of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements to be consummated, in each case of clause (i), clause (ii), clause (iii) and clause (iv), may be brought only against (and are those solely of) the
        Persons that are expressly named as parties hereto and thereto, as applicable, and then only to the extent of the specific obligations of such Persons set forth herein or therein. No Person who is not a named party to this Agreement or any
        Ancillary Agreement, including any Related Parties of any such party to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement (each, a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Non-Party Affiliate</font>&#8221;) shall have any liability (whether in contract, in tort, under
        statute or otherwise or based upon any theory that seeks to impose liability of an entity against its owners or Affiliates) arising out of, in connection with or related in any manner to the items in the immediately preceding clause (i), clause
        (ii), clause (iii) and clause (iv). To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Law, each party hereto waives and releases all such Actions against any such Non-Party Affiliate. For the avoidance of doubt, the parties hereto acknowledge and agree
        that the Non-Party Affiliates referred to herein are intended third-party beneficiaries of this <u>Section 9.24(a)</u>.</div>
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          9.24</u> are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without the agreements set forth in this <u>Section 9.24</u>, the parties would not enter into this Agreement or otherwise agree to consummate the
        transactions contemplated hereby.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.25<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Releases</u>.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Effective as of the Closing, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law, Buyer, on behalf of itself, its Controlled
        Affiliates (including, following the Closing, the Company Group) and its and their respective successors and assigns, (collectively, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Buyer Releasors</font>&#8221;), irrevocably and unconditionally releases and
        forever discharges Seller and each non-party Affiliate of Seller (collectively, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Seller Releasees</font>&#8221;) from any and all Actions, causes of action, claims, charges, complaints, demands, obligations, damages,
        Losses, costs, expenses and liabilities of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, fixed or contingent, and whether in equity or at law, that such Buyer Releasor has, had, or may have, in any capacity,
        against any Seller Releasee, whether directly or derivatively through another Person, arising contemporaneously with or prior to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or on account of, arising out of or related to any act, omission,
        transaction, matter, cause or event occurring contemporaneously with or up to and including the Closing Date, to the extent relating to the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, the ownership of Purchased Interests, or the
        business or the operation, management, use or control of the businesses of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group ; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the foregoing release does not apply to claims or rights (i) arising
        under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, (ii) arising under any ordinary course commercial agreements with a member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group that is unrelated to both the transactions contemplated by
        this Agreement and the ownership of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, (iii) of any Person for a claim against another Person for Fraud committed by such Person or (iv) of any Person for a claim against another Person
        arising out of or in connection with intentional criminal actions of such Person.&#160; Each Buyer Releasor covenants and agrees not to, and shall cause each of its Controlled Affiliates not to, assert any such claim against any Seller Releasee.&#160; Each
        Seller Releasee to whom this <u>Section 9.25(a)</u> applies shall be a third party beneficiary of this <u>Section 9.25(a)</u>.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Effective as of the Closing, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law, Seller, on behalf of itself, its Affiliates and
        its and their respective successors and assigns, (collectively, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Seller Releasors</font>&#8221;), irrevocably and unconditionally releases and forever discharges Buyer and each non-party Affiliate of Buyer
        (collectively, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Buyer Releasees</font>&#8221;) from any and all Actions, causes of action, claims, charges, complaints, demands, obligations, damages, Losses, costs, expenses and liabilities of any kind or nature
        whatsoever, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, fixed or contingent, and whether in equity or at law, that such Seller Releasor has, had, or may have, in any capacity, against any Buyer Releasee, whether directly or derivatively
        through another Person, arising contemporaneously with or prior to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or on account of, arising out of or related to any act, omission, transaction, matter, cause or event occurring contemporaneously
        with or up to and including the Closing Date, to the extent relating to the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, the ownership of Purchased Interests or the business or the operation, management, use or control of the
        businesses of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the foregoing release does not apply to claims or rights (i) arising under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, (ii) arising
        under any ordinary course commercial agreements with an a member of the Company Group or the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group that is unrelated to both the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the ownership of the Company Group or the
        Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, (iii) of any Person for a claim against another Person for Fraud committed by such Person or (iv) of any Person for a claim against another Person arising out of or in connection with intentional criminal
        actions of such Person.&#160; Each Seller Releasor covenants and agrees not to, and shall cause each of its Affiliates not to, assert any such claim against any Buyer Releasee.&#160; Each Buyer Releasee to whom this <u>Section 9.25(b)</u> applies shall be a
        third party beneficiary of this <u>Section 9.25(b)</u>.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.</div>
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                <div>The specific accounting principles, practices, assumptions, conventions, methods, and policies set out in these Applicable Accounting Principles (&#8220;<u>Specific Accounting Policies</u>&#8221;);</div>
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                <div>to the extent not covered by <u>paragraph 2(i)</u> above,</div>
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                <div>for purposes of the Consolidated Group (including the Red Lily Project, the EBR Project, and the Blue Hill Project), consistent with accounting principles, policies, treatments, categorizations, practices, methods, bases and estimates
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                <div>for purpose of VWH, consistent with accounting principles, policies, treatments, categorizations, practices, methods, bases and estimates applied (including in the exercise of management judgment and discretion) as were used in the
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                <div>to the extent not covered by <u>paragraph 2(i)</u> and <u>paragraph 2(ii)</u> above, in accordance with GAAP.</div>
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                <div>be calculated on the basis that the Consolidated Group is a going concern and shall (i) not include any change in assets or liabilities as a result of the purchase accounting adjustments or other changes arising from or resulting as a
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                <div>The parties agree that the purpose of preparing the Final Pre-FC Closing Statement is to measure variations in the components taken into consideration in determining the estimates included in the Preliminary Closing Statement compared
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                <div>be prepared in a format set out in <u>Exhibit B</u> or <u>Annex A </u>for VWH (collectively, the &#8220;<u>Reference Balance Sheet</u>&#8221;) by reference to the account codes and any specific line items and adjustments listed on the Reference
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                <div>be prepared so that leases classified in the Reference Balance Sheet as operating leases will not be reclassified as finance leases, and any leases entered into after the date of the of the Reference Balance Sheet shall be categorized
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                <div>all intercompany and intracompany accounts or contracts (including the License Agreement) between the Company Group and the Non-Controlled Joint Ventures Group, on the one hand, and Seller and its Affiliates (other than the Company
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                <div>Cash (other than cash held on behalf of a contractual counterparty for which there is not corresponding current liability included in Net Working Capital) shall include any cash collateral amounts as of the Measurement Time pursuant to
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                <div>Subject to the other principles in these Applicable Accounting Principles, there shall be no change in the classification (i) to a current asset or a current liability of any asset or liability that has not previously been
                  characterized as a current asset or current liability in the Reference Balance Sheet&#160; or (ii) to a long-term liability or long-term asset of any liability or asset that has not previously been characterized as a long-term liability or
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                <div>except to the extent explicitly provided otherwise in these Applicable Accounting Principles, where an accrual, provision, reserve or liability was made or included (or was zero) in the Reference Balance Sheet, in relation to any
                  matter or series of related matters, there shall be no increase in that accrual, provision, reserve or liability in Net Working Capital, unless since the date set forth in the Reference Balance Sheet, new material facts and circumstances
                  (and not merely a change in management judgements) have arisen prior to the Measurement Time that justify such an increase using the same accounting principles, policies, treatments, categorizations and practices applied in the balance
                  sheets of the Consolidated Group, the Red Lily Project, the EBR Project, and the Blue Hill Project as at December 31, 2023 or audited consolidated balance sheets of Vela Wind Holdco, LLC and Subsidiaries as at December 31, 2023, as set
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                <div>Net Working Capital shall exclude any right-of-use assets or right-of-use liabilities (except for amounts currently due and payable) relating to leases classified as operating leases by the Consolidated Group, the Red Lily Project, the
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                <div>Net Working Capital shall exclude accounts receivable relating to monetization of PTCs subject to <u>Section 5.33</u> of the Agreement.</div>
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                <div>Net Working Capital, Cash, and Adjustment Indebtedness shall be adjusted pro rata based on the &#8220;Seller&#8217;s Interest Percent&#8221; (as reflected in the table shown immediately below) in each project as set forth below such that only Seller&#8217;s
                  Interest Percent of Net Working Capital, Cash, and Adjustment Indebtedness shall be included in the Preliminary Closing Statement and Final Pre-FC Closing Statement and any Non-Seller&#8217;s Interest Percent shall be excluded from the
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                <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">percent (ii)</div>
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                <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Seller&#8217;s </div>
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                <div>Net Working Capital and Cash shall be adjusted pro rata based on the &#8220;Seller&#8217;s Interest Percent&#8221; (as reflected in the table shown immediately below) in each project as set forth below such that only Seller&#8217;s Interest Percent of Net
                  Working Capital and Cash shall be included in the Preliminary Closing Statement and Final Pre-FC Closing Statement and any Non-Seller&#8217;s Interest Percent shall be excluded from the Preliminary Closing Statement and Final Pre-FC Closing
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                <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Project</div>
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                <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">and the applicable </div>
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                <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Company Group or </div>
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                <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ing</div>
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                <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Non-Seller's </div>
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                <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Seller&#8217;s</div>
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                <div>Net Working Capital, Cash, and Adjustment Indebtedness for VWH shall be adjusted pro rata based on the &#8220;Seller&#8217;s Interest Percent&#8221; (as reflected in the table shown immediately below) in each project as set forth below such that only
                  Seller&#8217;s Interest Percent of Net Working Capital, Cash, and Adjustment Indebtedness, shall be included in the Preliminary Closing Statement and Final Pre-FC Closing Statement and any Non-Seller&#8217;s Interest Percent shall be excluded from
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                <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">applicable Tax </div>
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                <div>contingent liabilities, off balance sheet arrangements or commitments that would not be required to be recorded as a liability on a balance sheet in accordance with <u>paragraph 2(ii)</u>;</div>
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                <div>general provisions, general reserves, or general accruals that would not be required to be recorded as a liability on a balance sheet in accordance with <u>paragraph 2(ii)</u>;</div>
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                <div>the Intercompany Financing Agreement;</div>
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                <div>the Promissory Note by and between Algonquin Power (Canada) Holdings Inc. and Seller, dated as of July 16, 2023, as may be amended or modified from time to time; and</div>
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                <div>any deferred Tax assets or deferred Tax liabilities.</div>
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      <div style="text-align: center;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information</font>]</div>
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      <div style="text-align: center;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information</font>]</div>
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        <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">(See attached.)</div>
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        <div style="text-align: center;">by and between</div>
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        <div style="text-align: center; text-indent: -36pt; margin-left: 36pt; font-weight: bold;">ALGONQUIN POWER &amp; UTILITIES CORP.,</div>
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        <div style="text-align: center;">dated as of [<a name="z_9kR3WTr6737FM"></a>&#9679;]</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">This TRANSITION SERVICES AGREEMENT (this &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Agreement</font>&#8221;), is made and entered into as of [<a name="z_9kMHG5YVt8959HO"></a>&#9679;] (the &#8220;<u>Effective Date</u>&#8221;), by
          and between <font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Algonquin Power &amp; Utilities Corp.</font>, a <font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">corporation existing under the laws of Canada</font> (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Seller</font>&#8221;),<font style="font-weight: bold;">&#160;</font>and Algonquin Power Co., a trust existing under the laws of Ontario (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Company</font>&#8221;).&#160; Seller and Company are referred to herein as a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Party</font>&#8221;
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">WHEREAS, Seller and Altius Renewables, ULC (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Buyer</font>&#8221;) have entered into that certain <font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Securities Purchase Agreement</font>,
          dated as of August 9, 2024 (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Purchase Agreement</font>&#8221;), pursuant to which, among other things, Seller agreed to sell, transfer and deliver to Buyer, and Buyer agreed to purchase, acquire and accept from
          Seller, the Purchased Interests of the Company (as each is defined in the Purchase Agreement).</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">WHEREAS, the Purchase Agreement contemplates and requires the execution and delivery by the Parties of this Agreement, pursuant to which Seller shall provide, or cause to be provided, to the
          Company (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), certain transitional services described in this Agreement, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">WHEREAS, Seller is not in the business of providing transitional services to unaffiliated third parties but is willing to provide transitional services to the Company as an accommodation to Buyer
          in connection with the execution of the Purchase Agreement and the ongoing operation of the Company following Buyer&#8217;s acquisition of the Company.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">AGREEMENT</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties agree as follows:</div>
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        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE I</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 1.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Definitions</u>.&#160; Unless otherwise defined in this Agreement, capitalized terms used in this Agreement have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.&#160;
          References in this Agreement to and mentions of the word &#8220;include&#8221; or &#8220;including&#8221; or the phrases &#8220;e.g.&#8221; or mean &#8220;including, without limitation&#8221;.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE II</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">SERVICES</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 2.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Performance</u>.&#160; Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Seller (on behalf of its Affiliates) shall provide or cause to be provided to the Company (for the
          benefit of the Company and the members of the Company Group) the transitional services described in <u>Exhibit A</u> (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Transitional Services</font>&#8221;).</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 2.2&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Commencement Date</u>.&#160; Unless specified otherwise in <u>Exhibit A</u>, Seller shall begin to provide, and shall continue to provide, each Transitional Service on and from
          the Effective Date for the corresponding &#8220;Service Period&#8221; specified in <u>Exhibit A</u>.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 2.3&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Service Standards</u>.&#160; Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Transitional Services shall be performed by Seller (or caused by Seller to be performed)
          in a timely manner that is in material compliance with applicable Law and consistent, in all material respects, with the manner in which such Transitional Services were performed by Seller for the Company immediately prior to the Effective Date
          or, if applicable, the manner in which Seller performs similar services for its own retained businesses after the Effective Date, except as such Transitional Services reasonably differ because of the need to keep the data that is generated solely
          for the Company by Seller in performing the Transitional Services separate from other data (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Service Standard</font>&#8221;).&#160; In no event shall Seller be required to make any material customization to the
          Transitional Services (or Seller&#8217;s Systems, as defined below, or Seller&#8217;s processes) that is unique to the Company&#8217;s new ownership; provided that any customizations shall be at Company&#8217;s sole cost and expense.&#160; Seller&#8217;s obligation to provide the
          Transitional Services in accordance with the Service Standard shall be subject to Seller&#8217;s right to supplement, modify, substitute or otherwise alter any of the Transitional Services from time to time to the extent and in the manner consistent
          with supplements, modifications, substitutions or alterations made from time to time for similar services provided or otherwise made available by Seller or its Affiliates to itself or its own retained businesses or the business of its Affiliates,
          provided that any material incremental increase in costs or expenses to Company under this Agreement as a result thereof are subject to the prior written consent of Company.&#160; If Seller fails to complete or perform a Transitional Service under
          this Agreement to a level consistent with the Service Standard and otherwise in accordance with this Agreement during the applicable &#8220;Service Period&#8221; specified in <u>Exhibit A</u>, Company shall give written notice to Seller thereof and Company
          shall be entitled to require Seller to commence re&#8209;performance of the applicable Transitional Service as promptly as practicable, but in any event within a 10-day period after Seller&#8217;s receipt of such notice, at no additional charge to Company
          and until the applicable Transitional Service has been completed or performed to a level consistent with the Service Standard.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 2.4&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Subcontractors and Personnel</u>.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Subject to Seller&#8217;s obligation to perform (or cause to be performed) the Transitional Services in accordance with the Service Standard, Seller reserves the right, at Seller&#8217;s
          discretion, to subcontract the performance of any of the Transitional Services to another provider, including third parties and Seller&#8217;s Affiliates (each, a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Subcontractor</font>&#8221;).&#160; Seller shall be the sole point
          of contact regarding the Transitional Services, including with respect to payment for the Transitional Services.&#160; Seller shall not be relieved of any of its obligations under this Agreement as a result of the provision or non-provision of any
          Transitional Services by any Subcontractor; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that, subject to ARTICLE XI, neither Seller nor its Affiliates shall be liable for or with respect to any interruption, disruption or downtime in the Transitional
          Services caused by acts or inactions of a third-party provider or any other party outside of the reasonable control of Seller and its Affiliates.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Subject to Seller&#8217;s obligation to perform the Transitional Services in accordance with the Service Standard, Seller and its respective Subcontractors shall have the right, in their
          discretion, to (i) designate which personnel they will assign to perform the Transitional Services and (ii) remove and replace such personnel at any time.&#160; In performing their respective duties hereunder, all such personnel shall be under the
          direction, control and supervision of Seller and its respective Subcontractors, and the foregoing shall have the sole right to exercise all authority with respect to the employment (including termination of employment), assignment and
          compensation of their respective personnel.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 2.5&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>General Obligations</u>.&#160; Seller and Company shall, and Company shall cause the Company Group to:</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;comply with (i) any express conditions or requirements imposed on it under this Agreement in relation to the Transitional Services and (ii) in respect of the Company, the reasonable
          directions of Seller as to the use of the Transitional Services;</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;not perform or use the Transitional Services in breach of any applicable Laws;</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;not tamper with or hinder the operation of, or make unauthorized modifications to, any asset or system of the other Party used in the performance of the Transitional Services; and</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(d)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;comply with the terms of any third-party or Governmental Authority agreement, approval or Consent required by Seller or its Affiliates and any third party to provide the Transitional
          Services.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 2.6&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Transition</u>.&#160; Company and Seller acknowledge the transitional nature of the Transitional Services.&#160; Accordingly, Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts
          during the Term to, as promptly as practicable, transition each Transitional Service to its own internal organization or to obtain alternate third-party sources to provide the Transitional Services.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE III</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">LIMITATIONS</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 3.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>General Limitations</u>.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Seller shall have no obligation under this Agreement to provide services in support of any business or operations of the Company other than the Transitional Services as set forth in
          <u>Exhibit A</u>.&#160; Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Seller shall not be obligated to provide, or shall be deemed to be providing, (i) any legal, compliance or regulatory advice, (ii) any treasury or accounting
          services, in each case, as a professional service or any marketing, financial, payroll, benefits, tax or investor services or (iii) any vendor selection, negotiation or contracting services to the Company or any of its Affiliates under this
          Agreement, in connection with the Transitional Services or otherwise.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Subject to Seller&#8217;s obligation to perform the Transitional Services in accordance with the Service Standard, Seller and its Affiliates shall have no obligation to upgrade, enhance or
          otherwise modify any computer hardware, software or network environment used immediately prior to the Effective Date by the Company or otherwise, or to provide any support or maintenance services for any computer hardware, software or network
          environment that has been upgraded, enhanced or otherwise modified by or on behalf of the Company.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Subject to Seller&#8217;s obligation to perform the Transitional Services in accordance with the Service Standard, in no event shall Seller be obligated under this Agreement to maintain
          the employment of any specific employee or acquire any additional equipment, software or other resources during the Term.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(d)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, (i) only the Company (or relevant member of the Company Group) shall be entitled to have access to the Transitional Services under
          this Agreement, (ii) Company shall not, and shall not allow the Company Group to, directly or indirectly, resell or permit the use of any of the Transitional Services to or by any other Person, (iii) in no event shall any third party engaged by
          the Company be entitled to access the Transitional Services or any System of the Seller (unless authorized to have such access in accordance with this Agreement) and (iv) in no event shall the Company, its Affiliates or their respective
          employees, third-party technology consultants or other personnel be entitled to modify any System of the Seller or the Transitional Services.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 3.2&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Work Processes, Rules and Procedures</u>.&#160; In connection with the receipt and use of the Transitional Services, Company shall, and shall cause their respective
          Representatives to, comply with Seller&#8217;s then-current reasonable work processes, policies and procedures provided by Seller in writing from time to time, and Company acknowledges that Seller&#8217;s ability to provide the Transitional Services is
          dependent on such compliance by the Company and its respective Representatives.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 3.3&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Third-Party Consents; Compliance with Applicable Agreements, Laws and Governmental Orders</u>.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain any license (including a modification to or extension or renewal of or replacement for an existing license), consent,
          approval, permission or waiver (each, a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Consent</font>&#8221;) under its third-party agreements utilized by Seller in connection with Seller&#8217;s performance of the Transitional Services as necessary to allow such
          third-party products and services to be used by the Company in connection with the Transitional Services, including arranging for any reconfiguration or implementation in order to provide the Transitional Services.&#160; Company shall use its
          commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with Seller in obtaining such Consents (or arranging for any reconfiguration or implementation) from third parties.&#160; Company shall be responsible for paying (or reimbursing Seller and its Affiliates
          for paying) any reasonable fee, expense or other consideration reasonably required to be paid to a third party to obtain any Consent (or for any reconfiguration or implementation in order to provide the Transitional Services) (a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Consent Fee</font>&#8221;), provided Seller has provided prior written notice to Company of such Consent Fee.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;If, despite using commercially reasonable efforts, Seller is unable to obtain a Consent hereunder, the Parties shall work together in good faith to develop a mutually acceptable
          alternative arrangement that is sufficient to enable Seller to provide, and the Company to receive, the Transitional Services without such Consent.&#160; Company shall bear all costs of such alternative arrangement, as applicable.&#160; If such alternative
          arrangement cannot be agreed upon by the Parties or is required for a period longer than 30 days following the Effective Date, either Party may require that the affected Transitional Services be terminated, in which case the Service Fees shall be
          equitably adjusted to account for such terminated Transitional Services.&#160; Seller shall have no obligation to (and no liability for failing to) perform the Transitional Services for which a Consent has not been obtained, unless and until such
          Consent is obtained.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 3.4&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Third-Party Agreements and Applicable Laws</u>.&#160; Company acknowledges and agrees that any Transitional Services provided through third parties or using third party
          Intellectual Property are subject to the terms and conditions of any applicable agreements between Seller or its Affiliates and such third parties, as well as compliance with applicable Laws.&#160; Company agrees to comply, and to cause its respective
          Affiliates to comply, with the terms and conditions of any such applicable third-party agreements (to the extent made available to Company) and with applicable Laws in connection with the receipt by the Company of the Transitional Services
          pursuant to this Agreement.&#160; Upon written request from Company, Seller shall provide Company reasonable access to such terms and conditions, subject to Seller&#8217;s confidentiality obligations under the applicable agreement.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 3.5&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; <u>Exception to Obligation to Provide Transitional Services</u>.&#160; Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Seller shall not be obligated to provide any
          Transitional Services if the provision of such Transitional Services violates any applicable Laws or, subject to Seller&#8217;s obligation to perform the Transitional Services in accordance with the Service Standard, any agreement or license to which
          Seller, its Affiliates or any other service provider are subject.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 3.6&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Excuse of Performance</u>.&#160; Seller&#8217;s delay in performing, or failure to perform, its obligations under this Agreement shall be excused if and to the extent such delay or
          failure is caused by (a) the acts or omissions of Company or a third party acting for or on behalf of Company or (b) the failure of Company or such third party to perform any obligations of Company under this Agreement.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE IV</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">SECURITY</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 4.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Access to Systems</u>.&#160; Each Party shall, and shall cause all personnel who have access to any computer systems, networks, email system or software of the other Party or
          its Affiliates or third-party providers engaged by Seller to provide the Transitional Services (collectively &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Systems</font>&#8221;) to, limit their access to those portions of the Systems for which they are authorized
          in connection with the performance, receipt and use of the Transitional Services.&#160; Each Party shall (a) limit such access to those personnel who are specifically authorized by the other Party to access the applicable Systems, (b) upon request of
          a Party, provide to such requesting Party a written list of the names of all of the personnel who have been granted such access to such Systems and (c) comply with the Party&#8217;s (or, as applicable, its Affiliates&#8217; or Subcontractors&#8217;) then&#8209;current
          reasonable information security rules and procedures as made available by the Party granting such access (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">IS Procedures</font>&#8221;).&#160; All user identification numbers and passwords disclosed to the Company for
          access to the Systems shall be deemed to be, and shall be treated as, the Confidential Information of the Party granting such access.&#160; If required by a Party, prior to having access to any System, the other Party shall cause all personnel to
          execute and deliver agreements or otherwise confirm in writing their agreement to comply with such IS Procedures.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 4.2&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Right to Deny Access</u>.&#160; If at any time a Party reasonably believes or determines that (a) any personnel granted access to a Party&#8217;s Systems has sought to violate or
          circumvent, or has violated or circumvented, applicable Laws or the IS Procedures, (b) any unauthorized personnel have accessed the Systems or (c) any personnel pose a risk to the Systems or have engaged in activities that may lead to the
          unauthorized access, use, destruction, alteration or loss of data, information or any other form of loss or damage to a Party or its Affiliates, then the Party granting access may suspend, deny or terminate access to the Systems by any such
          personnel with notice to the other Party in writing of the name(s) of such personnel and the circumstances surrounding such occurrence.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 4.3&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Notifications to Seller</u>.&#160; Each Party shall (a) cooperate in investigating any apparent or suspected unauthorized access to any Systems or any apparent or suspected
          unauthorized access or use of data and information within those Systems and (b) so that the other Party can timely revoke access to the Systems, notify Seller promptly in writing (i) if such Party revokes the access of its personnel to any of its
          own systems or software or any data stored therein, where such personnel also have access to a System of the other Party and (ii) when any personnel are no longer employed or engaged by the Party or their Affiliates (as applicable) or no longer
          have a need to access the Systems.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 4.4&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Additional Security Measures</u>.&#160; A Party may, with prior written notice to the other Party, from time to time implement new or modified physical or information security
          measures with respect to the Systems as the Party, in its discretion, deems necessary or appropriate, including measures that may (a) affect the manner in which the Transitional Services are provided or (b) address new security-related issues,
          including compliance with applicable Laws related to security and issues in connection with new technologies or threats.&#160; Each Party shall provide such assistance as may be reasonably requested by the Party in connection with the imposition of
          such security measures for its Systems.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE V</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">TERM AND TERMINATION</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Term</u>.&#160; This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and, unless earlier terminated in accordance with its terms, upon the earlier of six months after the
          Effective Date and the termination or expiration of the last Transitional Service to be provided hereunder (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Term</font>&#8221;).&#160; For each Transitional Service set forth in <u>Exhibit A</u>, Seller&#8217;s obligations
          to provide such Transitional Service shall not extend past the earlier of the end of the corresponding &#8220;Service Period&#8221; listed in <u>Exhibit A</u> and the expiration of the Term.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.2&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Termination</u>.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Seller may terminate this Agreement or suspend performance of its obligations hereunder upon written notice to Company if Company materially breaches this Agreement (including a
          failure to pay an invoice when due) and fails to cure such breach within 30 days after Seller provides Company with written notice of such breach.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Company may terminate (i) this Agreement upon written notice to Seller in the event Seller materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within 30 days after
          Company provides Seller with written notice of such breach or (ii) a Transitional Service for any reason upon 10 days&#8217; prior written notice.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice having immediate effect in the event that the other Party (i) files for bankruptcy, (ii) becomes or is declared insolvent
          or is the subject of any proceedings (that are not dismissed within 60 days) related to its liquidation, insolvency or the appointment of a receiver or similar officer, (iii) makes an assignment for the benefit of all or substantially all of its
          creditors, (iv) takes any corporate action for its winding up, dissolution or administration or (v) enters into an agreement for the extension or readjustment of substantially all of its obligations or if it suffers any foreign equivalent to any
          of the foregoing.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.3&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Effect of Termination</u>.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Within 30 days after the termination or expiration of this Agreement or any Transitional Service, Company shall pay to Seller all amounts accrued for Transitional Services and work
          performed prior to termination or expiration that have not then already been paid.&#160; In addition, if this Agreement or any Transitional Service is terminated early by Company pursuant to <u>Section 5.2(b)(ii)</u> or terminated by Seller pursuant
          to <u>Section 5.2(a)</u> or <u>Section 5.2(c)</u>, Company shall reimburse Seller an amount equal to Seller&#8217;s documented and reasonable costs, including early termination charges, wind-down costs, and other fees and costs payable or that have
          been paid in advance by Seller (or any of its Affiliates), reasonably incurred as a result of the early termination of this Agreement or any Transitional Service, including unamortized costs that Seller or its Affiliates previously incurred or
          are required to pay for services, equipment, licenses or other assets used for the provision of the terminated Transitional Services (only to the extent such costs relate to the provision of the Transitional Services to the Company as
          contemplated by this Agreement) (collectively, &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Termination Fees</font>&#8221;), provided Seller has used commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate such Termination Fees.&#160; The Termination Fees shall be invoiced to
          Company and payable by Company within 30 days after the date of invoice.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Expiration or termination of this Agreement or any Transitional Service shall not act as a waiver of any breach of this Agreement and shall not act as a release of either Party from
          any liability or obligation incurred under this Agreement through the effective date of such expiration or termination, including with respect to any Service Fees or expenses that accrued on or before the effective date of such expiration or
          termination.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; The following provisions shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect thereafter:&#160; <u>Article I</u>, <u>Section 4.3</u>,
          this <u>Section 5.3(c)</u>, <u>Section 6.2</u>, <u>Article VII</u>, <u>Article VIII</u>, <u>Article IX</u>, <u>Article X</u>, <u>Article XI</u>, <u>Article XII</u> and <u>Article XIII</u>.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
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        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE VI</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">SERVICE MANAGERS/DISPUTE RESOLUTION</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 6.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Service Managers</u>.&#160; Each Party shall designate a service manager (each a &#8220;<u>Service Manager</u>&#8221;), who will be directly responsible for coordinating and managing the
          delivery or receipt of the Transitional Services and who will have the authority to act on the applicable Party&#8217;s behalf with respect to matters relating to this Agreement.&#160; The Service Managers will discuss progress in the transition of the
          Transitional Services hereunder and may establish a set of procedures, including frequency of meetings and reporting, and other reasonable structures for their cooperation and the cooperation of the Parties in the execution of their obligations
          pursuant to this Agreement.&#160; Unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties, all communications relating to this Agreement and the Transitional Services shall be directed to the Service Managers.&#160; With respect to matters relating to the Transitional
          Services or under this Agreement requiring dispute resolution, the Parties and their respective Service Managers will follow the dispute resolution process outlined in this <u>Article VI</u>.&#160; Each Party may, in its discretion, replace their
          respective Service Manager from time to time with a substitute manager upon notice to the other Party.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 6.2&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Informal Dispute Resolution</u>.&#160; The Parties agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement (a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Dispute</font>&#8221;)
          shall be first submitted for resolution to the Service Managers.&#160; If the Service Managers fail to resolve a Dispute within a reasonable time following its submission to the Service Managers, but in no event more than 10 Business Days thereafter,
          then, at the request of either Party, such Dispute shall be submitted to a senior officer of each of the Parties, and such senior officers shall attempt in good faith to resolve the Dispute.&#160; If such senior officers cannot resolve the Dispute
          within a reasonable time, but in no event more than 20 Business Days after a submission, then either Party may pursue litigation.&#160; The Parties agree to follow the procedures set forth in this <u>Section 6.2</u> prior to initiation of any legal
          proceedings with respect to any Dispute.&#160; The Parties agree that all discussions, negotiations and other information exchanged between the Parties during the foregoing escalation proceedings shall be without prejudice to the legal position of a
          Party in any subsequent litigation proceeding.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE VII</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">DATA AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 7.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Ownership of Company Data</u>.&#160; Company shall own all data that is generated by Seller solely for the Company in performance of the Transitional Services (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Company Data</font>&#8221;).&#160; Seller and its Affiliates shall be the sole and exclusive owners of all technical, administrative or other data relating to the Seller&#8217;s Systems or the operation of the Transitional Services
          infrastructure or to Seller&#8217;s and its Affiliates&#8217; Intellectual Property.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 7.2&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160; <u>Intellectual Property</u>.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Ownership of Intellectual Property</u>.&#160; Subject to the non-exclusive license expressly provided in <u>Section 7.2(c)</u> and Company&#8217;s rights in Company Data pursuant to <u>Section













            7.1</u>, nothing in this Agreement shall grant or transfer any rights, title or interests in any Intellectual Property invented or created before, on or after the Effective Date by or on behalf of Seller or its Affiliates or otherwise
          controlled by or licensed to Seller or its Affiliates.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Development of Intellectual Property</u>.&#160; Subject to Company&#8217;s rights in Company Data pursuant to <u>Section 7.1</u>, as between the Parties, all Intellectual Property developed
          or acquired by or for Seller or any of its Affiliates, whether alone or jointly with the Company (or the Representatives of the Company), in connection with providing the Transitional Services, shall be owned solely and exclusively by Seller.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Limited License to Use Seller Work Processes and Software</u>.&#160; To the extent required for the Company to receive, and Seller to provide the Transitional Services, each Party, for
          itself and on behalf of its Affiliates (as &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Licensor</font>&#8221;), grants to the other Party and its Affiliates (each a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Licensee</font>&#8221;) a limited, non-sublicensable, royalty free,
          nonexclusive, non-assignable license to use, during the Term, Intellectual Property owned by Licensor that is made available to the Licensee solely for the duration necessary and for the purpose of permitting the Company to receive and Seller to
          provide the Transitional Services.&#160; Such license shall extend to Seller&#8217;s Subcontractors to the extent required to provide the Transitional Services under this Agreement.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 7.3&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>No Implied Licenses</u>.&#160; Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to grant to any Party or the Company, by implication,
          estoppel or otherwise, license rights, ownership rights or any other Intellectual Property rights in any technology, inventions, work processes, hardware, software or any other tangible or intangible assets owned, controlled or licensed by a
          Party or any of its Affiliates.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE VIII</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">CONFIDENTIALITY</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">Section 5.4 of the Purchase Agreement shall apply, <font style="font-style: italic;">mutatis mutandis</font>, to this Agreement as though set forth herein in its entirety (including that all rights and obligations
          of Buyer therein shall be rights and obligations of Company under this Agreement).</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE IX</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">FEES AND PAYMENT</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Service Fees</u>.&#160; The fees, rates or amounts to be charged to Company for the Transitional Services (the &#8220;<u>Service Fees</u>&#8221;) shall be as set forth in <u>Exhibit A</u>.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.2&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Increases in Services Fees</u>. During the term of this Agreement, the amount of a Service Fee for any Transitional Services (or category of Transitional Services, as
          applicable) shall not increase except to the extent that there is an evidenced increase after the date hereof in the costs actually incurred by Seller in providing such Transitional Services as a result of: (a) any documented and reasonable
          increase in the rates or charges imposed by any third-party provider (excluding Seller&#8217;s Affiliates) providing products or services used by Seller in providing the Transitional Services (and, if provider is providing similar services to Seller
          with respect to all of its businesses or divisions, such rates and charges are no greater than the rates and charges to Seller by such third-party provider in providing similar services to Seller); (b) an increase in costs relating to any changes
          in the scope, quality, nature, duration or quantity of the Transitional Services provided or how the Transitional Services are provided (including relating to newly installed products or equipment or any upgrades to existing products or
          equipment), provided Company has provided prior written consent to such increase to the rates and charges, provided further, that if such consent is not provided, Seller shall not be required to provide, or be liable for any resultant failure to
          provide, such Transitional Service under this Agreement; or (c) a reasonable and documented increase in costs resulting from a reasonable change in the pricing methodology for a particular Transitional Service, provided that Seller is
          implementing the same change with respect to all of its businesses or divisions that utilize the Transitional Service.&#160; Upon reasonable determination by Seller that a basis for the increase of a Service Fee, as set forth in the immediately
          preceding sentence, exists, Seller shall notify Company in writing of such basis prior to or in connection with such increase, including the amount of such increase, and, if such increase complies with the requirements of this Section 9.2, or has
          otherwise been agreed to by Company, <u>Exhibit A</u> shall be amended to reflect such increased Service Fee and such increased Service Fee shall thereafter be deemed to be the Service Fee for the relevant Transitional Services hereunder.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.3&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Decreases in Services Fees</u>.&#160; <a name="z_Hlk119814538"></a>There shall be no reduction in Service Fees for any Transitional Services for which Company requests a
          reduction in Transitional Service unless and until an entire Transitional Service for which there is a separate Service Fee set forth in <u>Exhibit A</u> is terminated in full pursuant to <u>Section 5.2(b)(ii)</u>.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.4&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Billing and Payment Terms</u>.&#160; Seller (or its Affiliate) shall invoice Company following the end of a given calendar month for (a) the Service Fees, (b) any Termination
          Fees, (c) any Consent Fees and (d) any reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred during such calendar month (<font style="font-style: italic;">provided</font> that, Seller shall obtain Company&#8217;s prior written consent before the
          incurrence of such out-of-pocket expenses exceeding $<a name="z_9kR3WTr5C97FLKD9AB"></a>25,000 in the aggregate during the term hereof; provided, further, that, if such consent is not provided but such out of pocket expenses are required to be
          incurred to provide a Transitional Service under this Agreement, Seller shall notify Company of any Transitional Service that requires such consent to be performed and if Company does not promptly provide consent, Seller shall not be liable for
          any resultant failure to provide such Transitional Service under this Agreement arising from such failure to provide consent), plus applicable sales, use, value added and other similar Taxes.&#160; Company shall pay all such invoices within 30 days
          after receipt thereof by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by Seller in writing.&#160; Payments not made in accordance with the preceding sentence shall bear interest at a rate of the prime interest rate as reported
          by The Wall Street Journal plus three percent per annum, computed based on a 365-day year, from and including the date such payment is due until, but excluding, the date of payment.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 9.5&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Taxes</u>.&#160; The Service Fees and any and all other payments made by Company to Seller in respect of the Transitional Services shall be made free and clear of, and without
          deduction or withholding for or on account of any and all Taxes imposed on the sale of the Transitional Services and any and all Taxes otherwise imposed on, sustained or incurred with respect to, or applicable to the Transitional Services, unless
          Company is required to withhold or deduct any such Taxes under applicable Law.&#160; If any applicable Law requires the deduction or withholding of any Tax from any payments made by Company hereunder, then Company shall make such deduction or
          withholding and shall timely pay the full amount deducted or withheld to the proper Governmental Authority in accordance with, and within the time limits prescribed by, applicable Law; <font style="font-style: italic;">provided</font>, <font style="font-style: italic;">however</font>, that (x) Company shall provide Seller with written notice of its intent to deduct or withhold at least five Business Days prior to making the relevant payment, and (y) Company shall use good-faith
          efforts to cooperate with Seller and otherwise take reasonable actions, to minimize, reduce, or otherwise eliminate any such deduction or withholding.&#160; Without limitation to the foregoing, Company shall bear any and all sales, use, value added
          and other similar Taxes imposed on the sale of the Transitional Services or otherwise assessed on either Party in connection with the Transitional Services or this Agreement.&#160; Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the
          covenants set forth in this <u>Section 9.5</u> shall survive until 90 days subsequent to the expiration of the statute of limitations applicable to the Tax or Tax matter to which the covenant relates (and, accordingly, any cause of action that
          Seller may have against Company in respect of such Tax or Tax matter shall survive until such time).</div>
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        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE X</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 10.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Except as expressly set forth in <u>Section 2.3</u>, and subject to <u>Article XI</u>, Company (on behalf of it and its Affiliates) acknowledges and agrees that the
          Transitional Services are provided &#8220;AS IS&#8221;, that Company (on behalf of itself and its Affiliates) assumes all risks and liabilities arising from or relating to its use of and reliance upon the Transitional Services and that Seller (on behalf of
          itself and its Affiliates) makes no representation or warranty with respect thereto and Company acknowledges that it has relied on no such representation or warranty.&#160; EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN <u>SECTION 2.3</u>, SELLER (ON BEHALF OF
          ITSELF AND ITS AFFILIATES) HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS REGARDING THE TRANSITIONAL SERVICES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY IN REGARD TO QUALITY,
          PERFORMANCE, NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OF THE TRANSITIONAL SERVICES FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 10.2&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Company and its Affiliates shall be solely responsible for their compliance with applicable Laws, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a representation or
          warranty by Seller that any Transitional Service or other items provided in connection therewith is sufficient to satisfy the Company&#8217;s obligations under applicable Laws.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE XI</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a name="z_Ref166012533"></a>INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 11.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Company Indemnification</u>.&#160; Company shall indemnify, defend and hold Seller, its Affiliates and their respective directors, officers and employees (collectively, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Seller Indemnified Parties</font>&#8221;), harmless from and against any and all losses, costs, damages, claims and expenses (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any and all sales, use, value added and other similar
          Taxes imposed on the sale of the Transitional Services or otherwise assessed on either Party in connection with the Transitional Services or this Agreement) (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Losses</font>&#8221;) based upon or related to the
          Transitional Services performed hereunder,<font style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">&#160;</font>except for those matters for which Seller is obligated pursuant to <u>Section 11.2</u>.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 11.2&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Seller Indemnification</u>.&#160; Seller shall indemnify, defend, and hold Company, and their respective directors, officers and employees (collectively, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Company Indemnified Parties</font>&#8221;) harmless from and against any and all Losses based upon or related to the Transitional Services performed hereunder to the extent that any such Losses (which Losses shall exclude,
          for these purposes, Taxes) were caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Seller, any Affiliate of Seller, or any third-party provider engaged to perform the Transitional Services.&#160; Seller may, in its sole discretion, replace any
          Transitional Services to which any indemnified damages are attributable in mitigation of such damages, provided that (i) Seller is implementing the same replacement with respect to all of its businesses or divisions that utilize such Transitional
          Service, (ii) such replacement shall be of substantially equal quality, skill, experience and utility as the replaced provider or service (as the case may be) and (iii) such replacement shall not result in any increase in Service Fees to the
          Company.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 11.3&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Statute of Limitations</u>.&#160; Any cause of action that Company may have against Seller and that may arise under or in connection with the Transitional Services or this
          Agreement must be commenced within two years after the cause of action has accrued or shall be deemed to have been waived and/or withdrawn.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 11.4&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Sole Remedy</u>.&#160; Except for any claims seeking equitable relief in connection with the failure of a Party to perform its covenants or agreements hereunder, each Party
          agrees that the provisions of this <u>Article XI</u> shall be the sole and exclusive remedies of each Party, with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and each Party shall not be entitled to any further indemnification, contribution,
          recovery or other rights or claims of any nature whatsoever in respect thereof (whether under this Agreement or under any common law theory or any statute or other law or otherwise), all of which each Party hereby waives.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 11.5&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Set-off</u>.&#160; Regardless of any other rights under any other agreements or mandatory provisions of Laws, Company shall not have the right to set off the amount of any
          claim it may have under this Agreement, whether contingent or otherwise, against any amount owed by such Party to Seller, whether under this Agreement, the Purchase Agreement or otherwise.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 11.6&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Indemnification Procedure</u>.&#160; A Party that intends to claim indemnification pursuant to this <u>Article XI</u> (the &#8220;<u>Indemnified Party</u>&#8221;) shall promptly notify
          the other Party (the &#8220;<u>Indemnifying Party</u>&#8221;) of any claim, demand, action or other proceeding (each, a &#8220;<u>Claim</u>&#8221;) for which the Indemnified Party intends to claim such indemnification.&#160; The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to
          participate in and to assume the defense thereof with counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Indemnified Party shall have the right to retain its own counsel, with fees and expenses paid by the
          Indemnifying Party, if representation of the Indemnified Party by counsel retained by the Indemnifying Party would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between the Indemnified Party and any other party represented by
          such counsel in such proceedings.&#160; The Indemnifying Party shall not enter into a settlement of such Claim that does not include a full release of the Indemnified Party or involves a remedy other than the payment of money, without the Indemnified
          Party&#8217;s consent.&#160; The Indemnified Party&#8217;s failure to deliver notice to the Indemnifying Party within a reasonable time after the Indemnified Party receives notice of any such Claim, if prejudicial to the Indemnified Party&#8217;s ability to defend such
          Claim, shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of any liability to the Indemnified Party under this <u>Article XI</u> with respect thereto, but the failure to deliver notice to the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of any
          liability that it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than under this <u>Article XI</u>.&#160; The Indemnifying Party may not settle or otherwise consent to an adverse judgment in any such Claim that diminishes the rights or interests of the
          Indemnified Party without the prior express written consent of the Indemnified Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.&#160; The Indemnified Party, its employees and agents shall reasonably cooperate with the
          Indemnifying Party and its legal representatives in the investigation of any Claim covered by this <u>Article XI</u>.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 11.7&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Mitigation of Loss</u>.&#160; Each Party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate any Loss for which indemnification is sought under this Agreement in accordance
          with applicable Law.&#160; If a Party shall fail to mitigate any claim or liability in accordance with its obligations under the preceding sentence, then anything to the contrary contained herein notwithstanding, the other Party shall not be required
          to indemnify any Person solely for the portion of Losses that would reasonably be expected to have been avoided if the first Party had made such efforts.</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Hlk119995847"></a>Section 11.8&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Limitation of Liability</u>.&#160; Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement and without limiting the foregoing provisions of this <u>Article













            XI</u>, except for a Party&#8217;s gross negligence or willful misconduct, in no event will the maximum aggregate liability of a Party, its Affiliates and their respective Representatives to any other Parties under or in connection with this
          Agreement exceed, and such maximum aggregate liability shall be limited to, the aggregate of the Service Fees actually received by Seller from Company for the performance of the Transitional Services under this Agreement.&#160; EXCEPT FOR SUCH PARTY&#8217;S
          GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR A PARTY&#8217;S INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS SET FORTH IN <u>SECTION 11.1</u> AND <u>SECTION 11.2</u>, AS APPLICABLE, NEITHER PARTY WILL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY (OR FOR SELLER, INCLUDING TO THE COMPANY)
          UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, OR FOR LOST PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES MEASURED BY MULTIPLES OF PROFITS OR MULTIPLES OF CASH FLOW OR ANY SIMILAR VALUATION
          REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE XII</div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">FORCE MAJEURE</div>
        <div>&#160;</div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 12.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>In General</u>.&#160; In the event that any of Seller, its Affiliates or their respective third-party providers is wholly or partially prevented from, or delayed or restricted
          in, providing one or more Transitional Services, or one or more Transitional Services are interrupted or suspended, by reason of events beyond Seller&#8217;s, its Affiliates&#8217; or their respective third-party providers&#8217; reasonable control, including
          failure by the Company to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, failure by any third party to comply with the terms and conditions of any contract with Seller or its Affiliates, acts of God, acts of nature, acts, decrees or
          orders of governmental, regulatory or military authorities, fire, explosion, lack of utilities, accident, embargoes, disruption or delay in transportation, diseases, epidemics, pandemics, public health emergencies (whether or not a pandemic or
          public health emergency has actually been declared by any governmental body or pseudo governmental body), government mandated quarantines, shelter in place orders, bans on public gatherings, travel restrictions, lock-downs, or shut downs of
          public services, war, acts of terrorism, nuclear disaster, labor strikes, work stoppages or slowdowns, changes in law or regulations or binding legal or regulatory actions, including restraining orders and injunctions, civil unrest and/or riots,
          disruption of Internet access, including access disruptions as a result of any virus, worm or Trojan horse, or failure of public infrastructure or energy sources (any of the foregoing or other type of similar event, a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Force Majeure Event</font>&#8221;), (a) Seller shall not be obligated to deliver the affected Transitional Services during such period, (b) Company shall not be obligated to pay for any Transitional Services not delivered during such period
          except for any Consent Fees or Termination Fees and (c) the Term shall not be tolled during or extended for all or part of such period.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 12.2&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Changes in Law</u>.&#160; In the event that Seller, or any of its Affiliates or any Subcontractor is wholly or partially prevented from providing one or more Transitional
          Services by applicable Laws (or changes in the interpretation or enforcement thereof), (a) Seller shall not be obligated to deliver the affected Transitional Services and (b) Company shall not be obligated to pay for any such Transitional
          Services except for any Consent Fees or Termination Fees and the Parties shall work together in good faith and use commercially reasonable efforts to develop a mutually acceptable alternative arrangement that is sufficient to enable Seller to
          provide, and the Company to receive, the Transitional Services or services similar to the Transitional Services.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE XIII</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc79008615"></a><a name="z_Toc79008790"></a><a name="z_Toc79008616"></a><a name="z_Toc79008791"></a><a name="z_Toc79008617"></a><a name="z_Toc79008792"></a><a name="z_Toc134575567"></a><a name="z_Toc149303771"></a>Section 13.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Amendment and Modification</u>.&#160; This <a name="z_9kMH09Q7aXv5BC8GMQ9xwktuwC"></a>Agreement may not be amended, modified or supplemented in any manner, whether by course of conduct or
          otherwise, except by an instrument in writing specifically designated as an amendment hereto, signed on behalf of the Parties hereto in interest at the time of the amendment.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc134575568"></a><a name="z_Toc149303772"></a>Section 13.2&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Waiver</u>.&#160; No failure or delay of any Party in exercising any right or remedy hereunder shall operate as a
          waiver thereof, and any single or partial exercise of any such right or power, or any abandonment or discontinuance of steps to enforce such right or power, or any course of conduct, shall not preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the
          exercise of any other right or power.&#160; Any <a name="z_9kMJ9O6ZWu5777FMQ8wvjstvB"></a>agreement on the part of any Party to any such waiver shall be valid only if set forth in a written instrument executed and delivered by a duly authorized
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Toc134575569"></a><a name="z_Toc149303773"></a>Section 13.3&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Notices</u>.&#160; All notices and other communications to be given or made hereunder shall be in writing and shall be
          deemed to have been duly given or made (a) on the date of delivery to the recipient thereof if received prior to 5:00 p.m. in the place of delivery and such day is a Business Day (or otherwise on the next succeeding Business Day) if (i) served by
          personal delivery or by an internationally recognized overnight courier service to the Person for whom it is intended or (ii) delivered by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or (b) on the date of transmittal if sent by email
          prior to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on a Business Day (or otherwise on the next succeeding Business Day), <u>provided</u> no &#8220;bounce back&#8221; or similar message of non-delivery is received with respect thereto; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>,
          that any such notice delivered to Seller or Company pursuant to the foregoing clause (a) shall also be promptly delivered to Seller or Company, as applicable, by transmittal email.&#160; All notices hereunder shall be delivered to the addresses set
          forth below, or pursuant to such other instructions as may be designated in writing by the party to receive such notice:</div>
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        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; margin-bottom: 6pt;"><sup style="vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 1; font-size: smaller;">1</sup>&#160;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Note to Form</font>: To refer to the LLCAs as are contemplated under the SPA to be amended prior to Closing.</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; margin-bottom: 6pt;"><sup style="vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 1; font-size: smaller;">2</sup>&#160;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Note to Form</font>: [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive
            Information</font>].</div>
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        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold;">SECTION 2.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">GUARANTY</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 2.1<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Subject to the terms hereof, Guarantor hereby irrevocably and
            unconditionally guarantees to the Beneficiary, as primary obligor and not as surety, the punctual and full payment as and when due of the Guaranteed Obligations.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 2.2<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This Guaranty is a continuing guarantee of payment, and not merely of
            collection.&#160; In the case of any failure by the Sponsor Member to pay any Guaranteed Obligation when due in accordance with the terms of the applicable Guaranteed Agreement, the Guarantor hereby agrees that, upon receipt of written notice from
            the Beneficiary of such failure, the Guarantor shall promptly (but in any event within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such written notice) make payment of such Guaranteed Obligations.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 2.3<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The obligations of the Guarantor contained herein shall remain in full
            force and effect until terminated in accordance with <u>Section 5</u> hereof without regard to (a) any change in the time, manner or place of payment of, or in any other term of, any Guaranteed Obligation, or any other amendment or waiver of,
            or any consent to departure from, any of the terms of any Guaranteed Obligations or any Guaranteed Agreement, (b) any release or amendment or waiver of, or consent to departure from, any other guaranty or credit support document, or any
            exchange, release or non-perfection of any collateral, security or credit support for the Guaranteed Obligations, or (c) the Sponsor Member&#8217;s lack of authorization to enter into any Guaranteed Agreement or the bankruptcy, composition,
            liquidation, dissolution or similar proceeding with respect to the Sponsor Member.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 2.4<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Guarantor hereby unconditionally waives to the extent permitted by
            law&#160; presentment, notice of dishonor, protest, and notice of acceptance of this Guaranty.&#160; The obligations of the Guarantor under this Guaranty are independent of the Guaranteed Obligations, and an action may be brought and prosecuted against
            the Guarantor to enforce this Guaranty, irrespective of whether any action is brought against the Class B Equity Investor, or whether the Class B Equity Investor is joined in any such action or actions. Subject to <u>Section 5</u>, the
            liability of the Guarantor under this Guaranty shall be absolute, unconditional, and irrevocable and shall remain unaffected by:</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(a)<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">any amendment or modification of any Guaranteed Agreement
            agreed by the parties thereto (other than in connection with any written waiver, settlement, or discharge of the Guaranteed Obligations by the Beneficiary);</font></div>
        <div>&#160;<br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(b)<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">any release, exchange, non-perfection, or invalidity of any
            direct or indirect security for any of the Guaranteed Obligations;</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(c)<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">any change in the corporate existence (including its
            constitution, laws, rules, regulations, or powers), structure, or ownership of Sponsor Member or the Guarantor, or any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, or other similar proceeding affecting Sponsor Member or its assets;</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(d)<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">the rendering of any judgment against Sponsor Member or any
            action to enforce the same; or</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(e)<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">any other circumstance, act or omission that may or might in any
            manner or to any extent vary the risk of the Guarantor or that may or might otherwise operate as a discharge of the Guarantor as a matter of law or equity, other than (i) the indefeasible payment in full of all the Guaranteed Obligations, and
            (ii) as set forth in <u>Section 5</u>; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that Guarantor shall not be required to make a payment in respect of any Guaranteed Obligation while the validity and existence of such Guaranteed Obligation is being
            disputed in good faith by Sponsor Member in accordance with the relevant provisions of the applicable Guaranteed Agreement.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold;">SECTION 3.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">GUARANTOR&#8217;S
            REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES</font></div>
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        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Guarantor represents and warrants to the Beneficiary, as of the date hereof, as follows:</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 3.1<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Guarantor is a duly organized, validly existing and in good stating
            under the laws of [], and has full power, authority and the legal right to execute, deliver and perform this Guaranty.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 3.2<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The execution, delivery and performance by the Guarantor of this Guaranty
            have been duly authorized by all necessary action.&#160; The Guarantor has duly executed and delivered this Guaranty and this Guaranty constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Guarantor enforceable against the Guarantor in accordance
            with its terms, except as such enforcement may be affected by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, reorganization, fraudulent conveyance, and other similar laws affecting creditors&#8217; rights generally.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 3.3<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Neither the execution and delivery of this Guaranty nor compliance with the
            terms and provisions hereof shall (a) conflict with, violate, or result in a breach of any of the terms, conditions or provisions of (i) any material law or regulation, or any order, writ, injunction or decree of any court or governmental
            authority or agency, to which the Guarantor is subject, (ii) the organizational documents of the Guarantor, or (iii) any material bond, debenture, note, mortgage, indenture, agreement, lease or other instrument to which the Guarantor is a party
            or (b) constitute, with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both, a default under, cause the acceleration of, or create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify or cancel, any such agreement or instrument to which the
            Guarantor is a party.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 3.4<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Guarantor has a substantial [indirect] interest in the Sponsor Member,
            its investments and the performance of the transactions contemplated under the Guaranteed Agreements.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold;">SECTION 4.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">REINSTATEMENT</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This Guaranty shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any of the amounts paid to the Beneficiary, in whole or in part, are
          required to be repaid upon the insolvency, bankruptcy, dissolution, liquidation, or reorganization of the Sponsor Member, or as a result of the appointment of a custodian, intervener, receiver, trustee, or other officer with similar powers with
          respect to the Sponsor Member, all as if such payments had been due but had not been made and, in such event, subject to the Liability Cap, Guarantor will pay to the Beneficiary an amount equal to any such payment that has been rescinded or
          repaid and this provision shall survive the termination of this Guaranty.</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
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        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold;">SECTION 5.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">TERMINATION</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Subject to <u>Section 4</u>, this Guaranty and the Guarantor&#8217;s obligations hereunder shall terminate on the earliest of (a) the date on which the Guaranteed Agreements
          terminate pursuant to their terms; <u>provided</u> that Sponsor Member has no obligations (contingent or otherwise) relating to either Guaranteed Agreement or a breach thereof, (b) the date on which all Guaranteed Obligations have been paid in
          full, (c) solely with respect any indemnity obligations under the ECCA, the occurrence of the [Flip Date] under the LLCA; <u>provided</u> that this <u>clause (c)</u> shall not apply to any indemnity obligations under the ECCA that relate
          directly or indirectly to any Tax Benefits or other Tax matters or (d) the date when the Liability Cap has been met and all enforcement costs due or that could be due under <u>Section 8.3</u> have been paid.&#160; A termination of this Guaranty under
          this <u>Section 5</u> shall be without prejudice to any claim properly made against the Guarantor prior to such termination.&#160; In addition, this Guaranty shall be released with respect to any Guaranteed Obligations expressly assumed by a
          [Transferee][Assignee], or by a guarantor thereof under a replacement guaranty provided under Section [<font style="font-style: italic;">insert replacement guaranty section</font>] of the LLCA in connection with a transfer effected pursuant to
          and in compliance with Article [insert transfer article] of the LLCA.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold;">SECTION 6.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">REMEDIES; SUBROGATION</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 6.1<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Remedies</u>.&#160; In the event the Guarantor shall fail to pay any amounts
            due under this Guaranty, or to comply with any other term of this Guaranty, the Beneficiary shall be entitled to all rights and remedies to which it may be entitled hereunder or at law, in equity or by statute.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 6.2<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Subrogation</u>.&#160; The Guarantor shall not exercise any rights that it
            may acquire by way of subrogation under this Guaranty, by any payment made hereunder or otherwise, until all of the Guaranteed Obligations shall have been paid in full.&#160; If any amount shall be paid to the Guarantor on account of such
            subrogation rights at any time when all of the Guaranteed Obligations shall not have been paid in full, such amount shall be held in trust for the benefit of the Beneficiary and shall forthwith be paid to the Beneficiary to be credited and
            applied to such Guaranteed Obligations in accordance with the terms of the applicable Guaranteed Agreement.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold;">SECTION 7.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">GOVERNING LAW;
            ENFORCEMENT</font></div>
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        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 7.1<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Governing Law; Jurisdiction</u>.This Guaranty shall be in all respects
            governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to conflict of law principles (other than Section 5-1401 of the General Obligations Law of the State of New York).&#160; The Guarantor hereby submits to
            the nonexclusive jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and of any New York state court sitting in New York City for the purposes of all legal proceedings arising out of or relating to this
            Guaranty or the transactions contemplated hereby.&#160; The Guarantor irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of the venue of any such proceeding brought
            in such a court and any claim that any such proceeding brought in such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum.</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 7.2<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>[Service of Process</u>.&#160; The Guarantor hereby agrees that service of
            process in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Guaranty or the transactions contemplated hereby may be effected by mailing a copy thereof by registered or certified mail (or any substantially similar form of mail),
            postage prepaid, to the Guarantor at the address referred to in <u>Section 8.2</u> hereof or at such other address of which the Beneficiary shall have been notified pursuant thereto.&#160; Further, the Guarantor (i) hereby appoints [NAME OF PROCESS
            AGENT] (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Process Agent</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&#8221;), with an office on the date hereof at [ADDRESS], as its agent to receive on its behalf, service of copies of the
            summons and complaint and any other process which may be served in any such action or proceeding; (ii) agrees that such service may be made by mailing or delivering a copy of such process to the Guarantor in care of the Process Agent at the
            Process Agent&#8217;s address above; (iii) hereby authorizes and directs the Process Agent to receive such service on its behalf; (iv) agrees to provide prompt written notice to Beneficiary of any change in the address of such Process Agent and of
            the appointment of any substitute agent for purposes of this <u>Section 7.2</u>; and (v) agrees that, if for any reason the Process Agent shall cease to act as such for the Guarantor, the Guarantor shall promptly designate a new agent in New
            York City for the purposes of this <u>Section 7.2</u>.&#160; Nothing herein shall affect the right to effect service of process in any other manner permitted by law.]</font><sup style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 1; font-size: smaller;">3</sup></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 7.3<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Waiver of Trial by Jury</u>.&#160; </font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">THE GUARANTOR AND THE BENEFICIARY EACH HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY, IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING
            TO THIS GUARANTY, OR THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY)</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 7.4<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>[Judgment Currency</u>.&#160; All payments by Guarantor hereunder shall be
            paid in United States dollars.&#160; The obligation of Guarantor hereunder to make payments in any currency of payment and account shall not be discharged or satisfied by any tender or recovery pursuant to any judgment expressed in or converted into
            any other currency except to the extent to which such tender or recovery shall result in the effective receipt by the Beneficiary of the full amount of such currency of payment and account so payable and accordingly the obligation of Guarantor
            shall be enforceable as an alternative or additional cause of action for the purpose of recovery in the other currency of the amount (if any) by which such effective receipt shall fall short of the full amount of such currency of payment and
            account so payable and shall not be affected by any judgment being obtained for any other sums due hereunder.]</font><sup style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 1; font-size: smaller;">4</sup></div>
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        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold;">SECTION 8.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">MISCELLANEOUS</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; margin-bottom: 6pt;"><sup style="vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 1; font-size: smaller;">3</sup>&#160;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Note to Draft</font>: To be included if the Guarantor is not a US entity and, in such a case, this Guaranty is also subject to
          further applicable modifications.</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; margin-bottom: 6pt;"><sup style="vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 1; font-size: smaller;">4</sup>&#160;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Note to Draft</font>: To be included if the Guarantor is not a US entity.</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; margin-bottom: 6pt;"> <br>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 8.1<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Amendments and Waivers</u>.&#160; No failure or delay on the part of the
            Beneficiary in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise of any other right,
            power or privilege.&#160; No term, covenant, agreement or condition of this Guaranty may be terminated, amended or compliance therewith waived (either generally or in a particular instance, retroactively or prospectively) except by an instrument or
            instruments in writing executed by the Guarantor and the Beneficiary.</font></div>
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        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 8.2<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Notices</u>.&#160; Unless otherwise expressly specified or permitted by the
            terms hereof, all communications and notices provided for herein shall be in writing or by a telecommunications device capable of creating a written record, and any such notice shall become effective (a) upon personal delivery thereof,
            including, without limitation, by overnight mail or courier service, (b) in the case of notice by mail, certified or registered, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, upon receipt thereof, or (c) in the case of notice by such a
            telecommunications device, upon transmission thereof, provided such transmission is promptly confirmed by either of the methods set forth in <u>clauses (a)</u> or <u>(b)</u> above, in each case addressed to the Guarantor or the Beneficiary at
            its address set forth below or at such other address as such party may from time to time designate by written notice.</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If to the Guarantor:</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br>
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                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">[NAME OF GUARANTOR]</div>
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                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">Attn:</div>
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                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">[]</div>
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                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">Phone:</div>
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                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">[]</div>
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                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">Fax:</div>
                </td>
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                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">[]</div>
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                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">Email:</div>
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                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">[]</div>
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                <td style="width: 5%; vertical-align: top;">&#160;</td>
                <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top;">&#160;</td>
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                <td style="vertical-align: top;" colspan="2">
                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic;">with a copy to:</div>
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                <td style="width: 5%; vertical-align: top;">&#160;</td>
                <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top;">&#160;</td>
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                <td style="width: 5%; vertical-align: top;" rowspan="1" colspan="2">
                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">[]</div>
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                <td style="width: 5%; vertical-align: top;">
                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">Attn:</div>
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                <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top;">
                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">[]</div>
                </td>
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                <td style="width: 5%; vertical-align: top;">
                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">Phone:</div>
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                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">[]</div>
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                <td style="width: 5%; vertical-align: top;">
                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">Fax:</div>
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                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">[]</div>
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                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">Email:</div>
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                <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top;">
                  <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">[]</div>
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        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt;">If to the <font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Beneficiary</font>:</div>
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        </div>
        <div style="text-align: left; margin-left: 72pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[NAME OF BENEFICIARY]</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 36pt;">354 Davis Road, Suite 100</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 36pt;">Oakville, Ontario</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 36pt;">Canada L6J 2X1</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 36pt;">Attention: Chief Legal Officer</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; margin-left: 72pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Email: [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Personal Information</font>]<br>
        </div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: left; margin-left: 72pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">with a copy to:</div>
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          <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">6</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: left; margin-left: 72pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">To any address provided for such party</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; margin-left: 72pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">from time to time in the applicable Guaranteed Agreement</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: left; margin-left: 72pt; font-style: italic;">with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:</div>
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        </div>
        <div style="text-align: left; margin-left: 72pt;">Gibson, Dunn &amp; Crutcher LLP</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; margin-left: 72pt;">200 Park Avenue</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; margin-left: 72pt;">New York, New York 10166-0193</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; margin-left: 72pt;">Attention: John Gaffney; Daniel S. Alterbaum</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; margin-left: 72pt;">Email: jgaffney@gibsondunn.com; dalterbaum@gibsondunn.com</div>
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        </div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 36pt;">and</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 36pt;">Blake, Cassels &amp; Graydon LLP</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 36pt;">199 Bay Street</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 36pt;">Suite 4000, Commerce Court West</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 36pt;">Toronto, Ontario, M5L 1A9</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 36pt;">Attention: John Wilkin; Joe Zed</div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; margin-left: 36pt;">Email: john.wilkin@blakes.com; joe.zed@blakes.com</div>
        <div><br>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 8.3<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Expenses and Taxes</u>.&#160; Any contrary provision of this Guaranty
            notwithstanding, the Guarantor shall pay all expenses reasonably incurred by the Beneficiary in enforcing the Beneficiary&#8217;s rights or the Guarantor&#8217;s obligations hereunder; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>,<u>&#160;</u>that no such payment of
            expenses shall be required if it is determined that no payment is due under the Guaranty.&#160; All payments made under this Guaranty shall be made together with such additional amounts, if any, as may be necessary to ensure that, after withholdings
            or deductions as the Guarantor may be required by law to make, the amount received by the Beneficiary from the Guarantor will be the same amount as would have been received had such amount been duly paid by the Sponsor Member in accordance with
            the applicable Guaranteed Agreement.</font></div>
        <div><br>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 8.4<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Severability</u>.&#160; Any provision of this Guaranty that is prohibited or
            unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any
            jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 8.5<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Beneficiaries</u>.&#160; Neither this Guaranty nor any remedy arising
            hereunder is intended for the benefit of, or is enforceable by, any person other than the Beneficiary and each of its successors and permitted assigns.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 8.6<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Headings</u>.&#160; The headings of the sections of this Guaranty are
            inserted for purposes of convenience only and shall not be construed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions hereof.</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 8.7<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Effectiveness of Guaranty</u>.&#160; This Guaranty shall be effective as of
            the date first written above when it shall have been executed by the Guarantor and delivered to the Beneficiary.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
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          <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">7</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 8.8<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Successors and Assigns</u>.&#160; This Guaranty shall be binding upon the
            Guarantor and its successors and permitted assigns, <u>provided</u> that the Guarantor may not make an assignment or other transfer of this Guaranty by operation of law or otherwise unless it has first obtained the prior written consent of the
            Beneficiary to such assignment or other transfer.&#160; The Beneficiary may assign its rights hereunder in whole or in part to any person to whom it has assigned (in whole or in part, as applicable) its rights under any Guaranteed Agreement without
            the necessity of first obtaining the consent of the Guarantor.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 8.9<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Counterparts</u>.&#160; This Guaranty may be executed by the parties hereto in
            separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered (including, without limitation, by facsimile or portable document format (&#8220;<u>pdf</u>&#8221;)) shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and
            the same instrument.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">Section 8.10<font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Entire Agreement</u>.&#160; This Guaranty constitutes the entire agreement
            among the Guarantor and the Beneficiary with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, between such Persons relating to the subject matter hereof.</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>[<font style="font-style: italic;">Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank</font>]</div>
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        <div style="clear: both; margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 9pt;" class="BRPFPageBreakArea">
          <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">8</font></div>
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        </div>
        <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Guarantor has caused this Guaranty to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized.</div>
        <div><br>
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                <td colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">[NAME OF GUARANTOR],</td>
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                </td>
                <td colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="font-size: 10pt;">as Guarantor</td>
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                <td style="width: 50%; font-size: 10pt;"><br>
                </td>
                <td style="width: 3%; font-size: 10pt;"><br>
                </td>
                <td style="width: 47%; font-size: 10pt;"><br>
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              <tr>
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                <td style="width: 3%; font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 2px;">By:</td>
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                </td>
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              <tr>
                <td style="width: 50%; font-size: 10pt;"><br>
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                <td style="width: 3%; font-size: 10pt;"><br>
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                <td style="width: 47%; font-size: 10pt;">Name:</td>
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                </td>
                <td rowspan="1" style="width: 3%; font-size: 10pt;"><br>
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                <td rowspan="1" style="width: 47%; font-size: 10pt;">Title:</td>
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                <td style="width: 50%; font-size: 10pt;"><br>
                </td>
                <td style="width: 3%; font-size: 10pt;"><br>
                </td>
                <td style="width: 47%; font-size: 10pt;"><br>
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                <td style="width: 50%; font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 2px;"><br>
                </td>
                <td style="width: 3%; font-size: 10pt; padding-bottom: 2px;">By:</td>
                <td style="width: 47%; font-size: 10pt; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br>
                </td>
              </tr>
              <tr>
                <td style="width: 50%; font-size: 10pt;"><br>
                </td>
                <td style="width: 3%; font-size: 10pt;"><br>
                </td>
                <td style="width: 47%; font-size: 10pt;">Name:</td>
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                <td style="width: 50%; font-size: 10pt;"><br>
                </td>
                <td style="width: 3%; font-size: 10pt;"><br>
                </td>
                <td style="width: 47%; font-size: 10pt;">Title:</td>
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        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>[Signature Page to Class B Guaranty ([<font style="font-style: italic;">Name of Project</font>])]</div>
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      <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><u>Exhibit G</u></div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">[Reserved]</div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
      <div style="text-align: center;">(See attached.)</div>
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        <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><u>Exhibit H</u></div>
        <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><u> <br>
          </u></div>
        <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">Form of Amendments to Limited Liability Company Agreements</div>
        <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"> <br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">(See attached.)</div>
      </div>
      <div><br>
      </div>
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      <div style="text-align: center;">
        <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">CONSENT AND AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This CONSENT AND AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT (this &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Consent and</font>&#160;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Amendment</font>&#8221;) is entered into as of [&#9679;], 202[], by and between Altavista Solar Investco 2, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Class B Equity Investor</font>&#8221;), and
          Liberty Utilities (America) Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Class A Equity Investor</font><font style="font-style: italic;">&#8221;</font>).&#160; The Class B Equity Investor and the Class A Equity
          Investor are each sometimes referred to herein individually as a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Party</font>&#8221; and together as the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Parties</font>.&#8221;</div>
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        <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">RECITALS</div>
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        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WHEREAS, the Class A Equity Investor made
            its initial investment in respect of the Company on October 21, 2020;</font></div>
        <div><br>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">B.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the
            Parties are party to that certain Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Altavista Solar Subco, LLC (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Company</font>&#8221;), dated as of [], 2024 (as may be amended, amended and
            restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">LLCA</font>&#8221;), by and between the Class A Equity Investor as the Class A Member and the Class B Equity Investor as the Class B Member;</font></div>
        <div><br>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">C.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WHEREAS, the Members wish to reorganize
            the capital structure of the Company by (i) the Class B Equity Investor making a Capital Contribution to the Company in the amount of $63,759,000 (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Special Capital Contribution</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&#8221;), (ii) the Company issuing to the Class B Equity Investor [ ]</font><sup style="vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 1; font-size: smaller;">1</sup><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> additional Class B Units in exchange for the Special Capital Contribution (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Special Contribution Class B Units</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&#8221;) and (iii) the Company distributing an amount equal to the Special Capital Contribution to the Class A Equity Investor
            (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Special Distribution</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&#8221;);</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">D.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WHEREAS, Section 6.2(b)(xviii) of the
            LLCA requires the Consent of the Supermajority of the Class A Members and the Consent of the Class B Members to issue or permit the issuance of any additional membership interests in the Company;</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">E.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WHEREAS, the Members intend for the
            Special Capital Contribution and Special Distribution to be respected as a separate contribution made by the Class B Equity Investor to the Company and separate distribution to the Class A Equity Investor made by the Company;</font></div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">F.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WHEREAS, in connection with the Special
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">G.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 13.7 of the
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        <div style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 6pt;"><sup style="vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 1; font-size: smaller;"> </sup>
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        <div style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 6pt;"><sup style="vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 1; font-size: smaller;">1</sup>&#160;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Note to Draft</font>: Number of Special Contribution Class B Units to be determined based on Fair Market Value as of the Effective Date.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">H.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WHEREAS, the Class A Equity Investor and
            the Class B Equity Investor have agreed to (a) provide consent to (i) the Special Capital Contribution and the Special Distribution and (ii) the Company&#8217;s issuance of the Special Contribution Class B Units, and (b) amend the LLCA, in each case
            as of the Effective Date and as set forth herein on the terms and conditions set forth herein.</font></div>
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        <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">AGREEMENT</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises set forth below and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are
          hereby acknowledged, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, mutually agree as follows:</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Section 1.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Definitions.</font> Capitalized terms used and not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the LLCA.</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Section 2.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Consents and Agreements</font>.</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(a)</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Effective as of the Effective Date, each
            Party hereby consents to (i) the Class B Equity Investor making the Special Capital Contribution to the Company and the Company making the Special Distribution to the Class A Equity Investor, which shall be effectuated by two separate
            transactions: first, the Class B Equity Investor contributing the Special Capital Contribution directly to the Company and, thereafter upon receipt, notwithstanding anything in the LLCA to the contrary, the Company distributing the Special
            Distribution to the Class A Equity Investor, and (ii) the Company issuing the Special Contribution Class B Units to the Class B Equity Investor.</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(b)</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Effective as of the Effective Date, upon
            the making of the Special Capital Contribution, the Special Distribution and the issuance of the Special Contribution Class B Units, the Manager shall update the Register accordingly and each Party hereby agrees that Exhibit B to the LLCA shall
            be updated with effect from and after the Effective Date in the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit A.</u></font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(c)</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Special Contribution Class B Units
            shall be represented by a membership certificate substantially in the form attached as Exhibit C to the LLCA (the &#8220;<u>Special Contribution Class B Membership Certificate</u>&#8221;), which shall be delivered to the Class B Equity Investor upon its
            making of the Special Capital Contribution.</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Section 3.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Tax Treatment</font>. Unless otherwise required pursuant to a &#8220;determination&#8221; (as defined in Section 1313(a)(1)), the Parties shall treat and report, and shall cause their respective Affiliates to treat and report,
            (i) the Special Capital Contribution in exchange for additional Class B Units as a contribution governed by Section 721 of the Code and (ii) the Special Distribution as governed by Section 731 of the Code.</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Section 4.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Amendments to the LLCA</font>. Effective as of the Effective Date, the Parties agree that the LLCA shall be amended as follows:</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(a)</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Section 5.1(a)(ii) of the LLCA is hereby
            amended and restated in its entirety as follows:</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; margin-right: 36pt; margin-left: 72pt; font-size: 12pt;"><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&#8220;(ii) second, from and after [], 202[]</font><font style="font-size: 10pt;"><sup style="vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 1; font-size: smaller;">2</sup><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> until the Flip Date, twenty percent (20%) to the Class A Members, pro rata in accordance with their Class A Units, and eighty percent (80%) to the Class B Members, pro rata in accordance with their Class B Units;
              and&#8221;</font></font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Section 5.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Effectiveness</font>. The consents, agreements and amendments set forth in <u>Section 2</u> and <u>Section 4</u> of this Consent and Amendment shall be effective as of the first date upon which all of the
            following conditions have been satisfied (which may occur concurrently with the execution and effectiveness of this Consent) (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Effective Date</font>&#8221;):</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(a)</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">the delivery to each Party of a true and
            correct counterpart of this Consent and Amendment duly executed by each Party;</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(b)</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">the Company&#8217;s receipt of the Special
            Capital Contribution and the Company distributing the Special Distribution to the Class A Equity Investor; and</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(c)</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">the Class B Equity Investor&#8217;s receipt of
            the Special Contribution Class B Membership Certificate.</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Section 6.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Miscellaneous.</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(a)</font><font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Limited Effect.</font> This Consent
            and Amendment and the consents and amendments provided herein are limited in effect and shall apply only as expressly set forth in this Consent and Amendment and, except as expressly set forth above, shall not constitute a consent, waiver,
            modification, approval or amendment of any other provision of the LLCA (including the schedules and exhibits thereto) or any other Investment Document. This Consent and Amendment shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Class
            A Equity Investor, the Class B Equity Investor and their respective successors, transferees and permitted assigns.</font></div>
        <div><br>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(b)</font><font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Governing Law</font>. This Consent
            and Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the internal laws and decisions of the State of Delaware without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions of any other state or
            jurisdiction that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware.</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(c)</font><font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Severability.</font> Any provision
            of this Consent and Amendment which is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to that jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability, without affecting in any way the
            remaining provisions hereof in such jurisdiction or rendering that or any other provision of this Consent and Amendment invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any other jurisdiction. If any such provision of this Consent and Amendment is so
            declared invalid, the Parties shall promptly negotiate in good faith new provisions to eliminate such invalidity and to restore this Consent and Amendment as near as possible to its original intent and effect (including economic effect).</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: left;"><sup style="vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 1; font-size: smaller;">2</sup><font style="font-weight: bold;">Note to Draft</font>: Insert Effective Date.</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(d)</font><font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Headings.</font> The headings of
            Sections in this Consent and Amendment are provided for convenience only and will not affect its construction or interpretation.</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(e)</font><font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Incorporation by Reference.</font>
            Sections 1.2 (<font style="font-style: italic;">Other Definitional Provisions</font>), 5.3 (<font style="font-style: italic;">Withholding</font>), 13.2 (<font style="font-style: italic;">Notices</font>), 13.9 (<font style="font-style: italic;">Further













              Assurances</font>), 13.10 (<font style="font-style: italic;">Jurisdiction</font>), and 13.12 (<font style="font-style: italic;">Waiver of Jury Trial</font>) of the LLCA hereby are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth in this
            Consent and Amendment <font style="font-style: italic;">mutatis mutandis</font>.</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(f)</font><font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Counterparts; Delivery.</font>
            This Consent and Amendment may be executed by facsimile or electronic signature in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Consent and
            Amendment may be delivered by the email exchange of executed signature pages.</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(g)</font><font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Investment Documents.</font> This
            Consent and Amendment shall for all purposes be considered an &#8220;Investment Document&#8221; under the LLCA and each other Investment Document.</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(h)</font><font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Reference to the LLCA.</font>&#160; On
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            &#8220;thereof,&#8221; &#8220;therein&#8221; and words of like import referring to the LLCA shall mean and be a reference to the LLCA as amended by this Consent and Amendment.</font></div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Consent and Amendment as of the date first written above.</div>
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        <br>
        <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">[Signature Page to Consent and Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (Altavista)]</div>
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        <div style="font-weight: bold;"><u>Exhibit A</u></div>
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        <div style="font-weight: bold;"><u>EXHIBIT B</u></div>
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        <div>[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Capital Contributions</font>]</div>
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          <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">CONSENT AND AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT</div>
          <div><br>
          </div>
          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This CONSENT AND AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT (this &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Consent and</font>&#160;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Amendment</font>&#8221;) is entered into as of [&#9679;], 202[], by and between Algonquin Power (NY Solar) LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Algonquin Member</font>&#8221;), and Liberty
            Utilities (America) Holdco Inc., a Delaware corporation (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Liberty Member</font>&#8221;).&#160; The Algonquin Member and the Liberty Member are each sometimes referred to herein individually as a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Party</font>&#8221; and together as the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Parties</font>.&#8221;</div>
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          <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">RECITALS</div>
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          </div>
          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WHEREAS, the Liberty Member made its
              initial investment in respect of the Company on March 24, 2021;</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">B.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the
              Parties are party to that certain Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Algonquin Power (NY Solar) Holdings LLC (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Company</font>&#8221;), dated as of [], 2024 (as may be amended,
              amended and restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">LLCA</font>&#8221;), by and between the Liberty Member as the Class A Member and the Algonquin Member as the Class B Member;</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">C.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WHEREAS, the Members wish to reorganize
              the capital structure of the Company by (i) the Algonquin Member making a Capital Contribution to the Company in the amount of $19,882,000 (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Special Capital Contribution</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&#8221;), (ii) the Company issuing to the Algonquin Member [ ]</font><sup style="vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 1; font-size: smaller;">1</sup><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> additional Class B Units in exchange for the Special Capital Contribution (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Special Contribution Class B Units</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&#8221;) and (iii) the Company distributing an amount equal to the Special Capital Contribution to the Liberty Member (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Special Distribution</font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&#8221;);</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">D.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WHEREAS, Section 6.03(m) of the LLCA
              requires the prior written consent of the Members holding the Required Voting Percentage to issue any Membership Interest, except for the issuance of additional Units pursuant to Section 3.04 of the LLCA, and Section 3.04 of the LLCA provides
              that additional Membership Interests may be created with the prior written consent of a Supermajority of all Members;</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">E.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WHEREAS, the Members intend for the
              Special Capital Contribution and Special Distribution to be respected as a separate contribution made by the Algonquin Member to the Company and separate distribution to the Liberty Member made by the Company;</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">F.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WHEREAS, in connection with the
              Special Capital Contribution and the Special Distribution, the Members wish to make certain amendments to the Members&#8217; entitlements to distributions of Available Cash Flow in the LLCA;</font></div>
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            <div style="margin-bottom: 6pt;"><sup style="vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 1; font-size: smaller;">1</sup>&#160;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Note to Draft</font>: Number of Special Contribution Class B Units to be determined based on Fair Market Value as of the Effective Date.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">G.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 14.01 of
              the LLCA, the consent of the Members is required to amend the LLCA; and</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">H.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WHEREAS, the Liberty Member and the
              Algonquin Member have agreed to (a) provide consent to the (i) Special Capital Contribution and the Special Distribution and (ii) the Company&#8217;s issuance of the Special Contribution Class B Units, and (b) amend the LLCA, in each case as of the
              Effective Date and as set forth herein on the terms and conditions set forth herein.</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">AGREEMENT</div>
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          </div>
          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises set forth below and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which
            are hereby acknowledged, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, mutually agree as follows:</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Section 1.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Definitions.</font>&#160; Capitalized terms used and not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the LLCA.</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Section 2.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Consents and Agreements</font>.</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(a)</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Effective as of the Effective Date,
              each Party hereby consents to (i) the Algonquin Member making the Special Capital Contribution to the Company and the Company making the Special Distribution to the Liberty Member, which shall be effectuated by two separate transactions:
              first, the Algonquin Member contributing the Special Capital Contribution directly to the Company and, thereafter upon receipt, notwithstanding anything in the LLCA to the contrary, the Company distributing the Special Distribution to the
              Liberty Member, and (ii) the Company issuing the Special Contribution Class B Units to the Class B Equity Investor.</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(b)</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Effective as of the Effective Date,
              upon the making of the Special Capital Contribution, the Special Distribution and the issuance of the Special Contribution Class B Units, the Managing Member shall update the Register accordingly and each Party hereby agrees that Exhibit A to
              the LLCA shall be updated with effect from and after the Effective Date in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(c)</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Special Contribution Class B Units
              shall be represented by a membership certificate substantially in the form attached as Exhibit C to the LLCA (the &#8220;Special Contribution Class B Membership Certificate&#8221;), which shall be delivered to the Algonquin Member upon its making of the
              Special Capital Contribution, and the Parties agree that the Special Contribution Class B Units are Class B Units for all purposes, including with respect to the allocation of items of income, gain, loss, deduction or credit applicable
              thereto.</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Section 3.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Tax Treatment</font>.&#160; Unless otherwise required pursuant to a &#8220;determination&#8221; (as defined in Section 1313(a)(1)), the Parties shall treat and report, and shall cause their respective Affiliates to treat and
              report, (i) the Special Capital Contribution in exchange for additional Class B Units as a contribution governed by Section 721 of the Code and (ii) the Special Distribution as governed by Section 731 of the Code.</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Section 4.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Amendments to the LLCA</font>.&#160; Effective as of the Effective Date, the Parties agree that the LLCA shall be amended as follows:</font></div>
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            <div class="BRPFPageNumberArea" style="text-align: center;"><font class="BRPFPageNumber" style="font-size: 8pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">2</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(a)</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Section 5.02(a)(ii) of the LLCA is
              hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; margin-right: 36pt; margin-left: 72pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&#8220;(ii) Second, for each Project, from and after the Step-Down Date until the Project Flip Date, twenty percent (20%) to the Class A Members in accordance
            with their Pro Rata Shares, and eighty percent (80%) to the Class B Members in accordance with their Pro Rata Shares; and&#8221;</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Section 5.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Effectiveness</font>.&#160; The consents, agreements and amendments set forth in <u>Section 2</u> and <u>Section 4</u> of this Consent and Amendment shall be effective as of the first date upon which all of the
              following conditions have been satisfied (which may occur concurrently with the execution and effectiveness of this Consent) (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Effective Date</font>&#8221;):</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(a)</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">the delivery to each Party of a true
              and correct counterpart of this Consent and Amendment duly executed by each Party;</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(b)</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">the Company&#8217;s receipt of the Special
              Capital Contribution and the Company distributing the Special Distribution to the Liberty Member;</font></div>
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          </div>
          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(c)</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">the Algonquin Member&#8217;s receipt of the
              Special Contribution Class B Membership Certificate.</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Section 6.</font><font style="text-indent: 0px;" class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Miscellaneous.</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(a)</font><font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Limited Effect.</font>&#160; This
              Consent and Amendment and the consents and amendments provided herein are limited in effect and shall apply only as expressly set forth in this Consent and Amendment and, except as expressly set forth above, shall not constitute a consent,
              waiver, modification, approval or amendment of any other provision of the LLCA (including the schedules and exhibits thereto) or any other Investment Document.&#160; This Consent and Amendment shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit
              of the Liberty Member, the Algonquin Member and their respective successors, transferees and permitted assigns.</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(b)</font><font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Governing Law</font>.&#160; This
              Consent and Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the internal laws and decisions of the State of Delaware without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions of any other
              state or jurisdiction that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware.</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(c)</font><font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Severability.</font>&#160; Any
              provision of this Consent and Amendment which is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to that jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability, without affecting in any
              way the remaining provisions hereof in such jurisdiction or rendering that or any other provision of this Consent and Amendment invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any other jurisdiction.&#160; If any such provision of this Consent and Amendment
              is so declared invalid, the Parties shall promptly negotiate in good faith new provisions to eliminate such invalidity and to restore this Consent and Amendment as near as possible to its original intent and effect (including economic
              effect).</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(d)</font><font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Headings.</font>&#160; The headings
              of Sections in this Consent and Amendment are provided for convenience only and will not affect its construction or interpretation.</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(e)</font><font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Incorporation by Reference.</font>&#160;
              Sections 1.2 (<font style="font-style: italic;">Other Definitional Provisions</font>), 5.3 (<font style="font-style: italic;">Withholding</font>), 13.2 (<font style="font-style: italic;">Notices</font>), 13.9 (<font style="font-style: italic;">Further Assurances</font>), 13.10 (<font style="font-style: italic;">Jurisdiction</font>), and 13.12 (<font style="font-style: italic;">Waiver of Jury Trial</font>) of the LLCA hereby are incorporated by reference as if fully set
              forth in this Consent and Amendment <font style="font-style: italic;">mutatis mutandis</font>.</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(f)</font><font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Counterparts; Delivery.</font>&#160;
              This Consent and Amendment may be executed by facsimile or electronic signature in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.&#160; This Consent
              and Amendment may be delivered by the email exchange of executed signature pages.</font></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(g)</font><font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font style="font-weight: bold;">Investment Documents.</font>&#160;
              This Consent and Amendment shall for all purposes be considered an &#8220;Investment Document&#8221; under the LLCA and each other Investment Document.</font></div>
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            <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">(See attached.)</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">THIS BILL OF SALE AND ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT (this &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Agreement</font>&#8221;), dated as of [__________], 202[] (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Effective













            Date</font>&#8221;), is made and entered into by and between Liberty Utilities (America) HoldCo Inc., a Delaware limited liability company (&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Assignor</font>&#8221;), and Algonquin Power (Maverick Creek Holdings) Inc., a
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        <div>RECITALS</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">WHEREAS, Assignor and Assignee are parties to that certain Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Algonquin Power (Maverick Creek Wind) Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">WHEREAS, Assignor directly owns one hundred percent (100%) of the Class A Units in the Company, which Class A Units represent Assignor&#8217;s entire interest in the Company (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Assigned Interests</font>&#8221;);</div>
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        <div>AGREEMENT</div>
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
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        <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 1.01<font class="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="text-indent: 0px;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Defined Terms</u>.&#160; Capitalized terms used herein and not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned
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          successors and permitted assigns (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Assignor Parties</font>&#8221;) and Assignee (on its own behalf and on behalf of the its parent or subsidiary companies, partners and other Affiliates, and their respective
          directors, officers, members, employees, shareholders, controlling Persons, contractors and agents, and each of their respective successors and permitted assigns (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Assignee Parties</font>&#8221;) acknowledge and
          agree that, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Law, any and all manner of rights, demands, claims, complaints, actions, promises, agreements, controversies, penalties, causes of action (including the right to seek contribution, cost
          recovery, damages or any other recourse or remedy), suits, proceedings, losses, costs, fees, expenses and liabilities of every kind and nature (including claims for compensatory damages, special damages, consequential damages, restitution,
          punitive damages, contempt, sanctions, penalties, indemnification, injunctive relief, declaratory relief, interest on any amount or otherwise) that Assignee or any Assignee Party on the one hand, and Assignor or any Assignor Party on the other
          hand, had, may have had, has, may have or may in the future obtain against any Assignor Party or Assignee Party, respectively, relating to Assignor or any Assignor Party on the one hand, and Assignee or any Assignee Party, on the other hand, and
          in each case arising under or relating to the LLCA or any other Investment Document and all related agreements or any acts, omissions, agreements, or events relating in any manner to the Investment Documents and all related agreements, whether
          known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, contingent, potential or actual, liquidated or unliquidated, or suspected or unsuspected, whether arising in law or in equity, are hereby forever fully, unconditionally and irrevocably forever waived,
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the representations, warranties, covenants and <a name="z_9kMIH5YVt4666FGJ7vuirsuA"></a>agreements set forth herein, and for other good
            and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:</div>
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          <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE I</div>
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          <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><a name="z_Toc174022796"></a>DEFINITIONS</div>
          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section<font style="font-style: normal;"> 1.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u><font style="font-style: normal;">Defined Terms.</font></u></div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.&#160; For all purposes of this <a name="z_9kMKJ5YVt39A6FHK7vuirsuA"></a>Agreement, the following terms shall have the following respective meanings:</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Hlk169959595"></a>&#8220;<a name="z_9kR3WTr1894DILCw4skaOx20w"></a><font style="font-weight: bold;">Annual Period</font>&#8221; means a calendar year; <u>provided</u> that (i) the first <a name="z_9kMHG5YVt3AB6FKNEy6umcQz42y"></a>Annual Period shall commence on the Commencement Date and end on December 31 of the calendar year in which the Commencement Date occurred and (ii) the last <a name="z_9kMJI5YVt3AB6FKNEy6umcQz42y"></a>Annual













            Period shall terminate on the earlier to occur of (a) the date on which the aggregate Earnout Payments to Seller equal the Earnout Threshold and (b) the Earnout Outside Date.</div>
          <div>&#160;</div>
          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<a name="z_9kR3WTr1894DJMo9xe9myxnky3dbq1A76jcBAyA"></a><font style="font-weight: bold;">APUC Aggregate Sharing Percentage</font>&#8221; means, in respect of all Earnout Parties in the aggregate,
            the sum, across all Earnout Parties, of (i) the APUC Sharing Percentage for an Earnout Party, calculated in accordance with the definition of &#8220;APUC Sharing Percentage&#8221; <font style="font-style: italic;">multiplied by</font> (ii) a fraction, the
            numerator of which is the then-applicable Contribution Percentage of such Earnout Party and the denominator of which is the sum of the then-applicable Contribution Percentages of all Earnout Parties.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">APUC Earnout Credit Amount</font>&#8221; means, for a Tracking Date in respect of an <a name="z_9kMKJ5YVt3AB6FKNEy6umcQz42y"></a>Annual Period, the greater of (i)
            (A) the product of (1) the difference of (x) the balance in the Cumulative Cash Tracking Account after giving effect to the credits or debits made to such account on such Tracking Date <font style="font-style: italic;">minus</font> (y) the
            Reserve Maximum <font style="font-style: italic;">multiplied by </font>(2) the <a name="z_9kMHG5YVt3AB6FLOqBzgBo0zpm05fds3C98leDC"></a>APUC Aggregate Sharing Percentage as of such Tracking Date <font style="font-style: italic;">minus</font>
            (B) the balance immediately prior to such Tracking Date credited to the APUC Tracking Account and (ii) zero; <u>provided</u>, in the case of the foregoing <a name="z_9kMHG5YVtCIA898bNeu1x3HJtG0L9uJ3HFNTmfE"></a><u>clause (B)</u>, that to the
            extent any portion of any Earnout Payment due pursuant to <u>Section 2.1(g</u>) has not been paid to Seller, then the amount for purposes of the foregoing <a name="z_9kMIH5YVtCIA898bNeu1x3HJtG0L9uJ3HFNTmfE"></a><u>clause (B)</u> shall be
            deemed to be reduced by such unpaid portion.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">APUC Sharing Percentage</font>&#8221; means [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted - Commercially Sensitive Information -
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Available Cash</font>&#8221; means, for each Annual Period, an amount equal to [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted -
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          <u>provided</u>, that in no event shall Available Cash include the proceeds of (x) the sale of all or a portion of any equity securities of an Earnout Party (or an entity in which such Earnout Party directly or indirectly owns an interest),
          except, solely in respect of [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>], to the extent of any [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive
            Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Specified Proceeds from such sale proceeds, (y) the incurrence of indebtedness by an Earnout Party (or an entity in which such Earnout Party directly or indirectly owns an interest), except,
          solely in respect of [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>], to the extent of any [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211;
            Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Specified Proceeds from the proceeds of any Senior Secured Indebtedness or (z) any proceeds from an Exit Event.&#160; For the avoidance of doubt, any proceeds from any sale of assets with respect to any Project
          (other than a [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Project or in respect of an Exit Event) shall be included in Available Cash.
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Commencement Date</font>&#8221; means the earlier to occur of the Locked Box Date and the Closing Date.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Contribution Percentage</font>&#8221; means, as of the date hereof, [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects
              Subject to Earnout</font>].&#160; Upon a [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Project Exit, the [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive
              Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Contribution Percentage shall be reduced by the [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Contribution Percentage
            of the applicable [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Project, and the Contribution Percentage of each other Earnout Party shall be adjusted <font style="font-style: italic;">pro rata</font> to give effect to such reduction.</div>
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            <div style="text-align: left; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted - Commercially Sensitive Information - Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Debt Component</font>&#8221; means, for each <a name="z_9kMHzG6ZWu4BC7GLOFz7vndR053z"></a>Annual Period, an aggregate amount equal to the amount set forth on <u>Exhibit













              B</u> with respect to such Annual Period, as such amount may be reduced in connection with an Exit Event or a [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Project Exit
            pursuant to <u>Section 2.2</u>.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Earnout Outside Date</font>&#8221; means the 14th anniversary of the Commencement Date.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Earnout Party Parent</font>&#8221; means Algonquin Power (America) Inc. and its successors.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Earnout Period</font>&#8221; means the period beginning on the Commencement Date and ending on the earlier to occur of (i) the date on which the aggregate Earnout
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Earnout Threshold</font>&#8221; means $220,000,000, as may be reduced in connection with an Exit Event or a [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211;
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Enforceability Exceptions</font>&#8221; means: (i) any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium or other similar Laws
            relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors&#8217; rights generally; and (ii) any legal principles of general applicability governing the availability of equitable remedies (whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law or under
            applicable legal codes).</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Fair Market Value</font>&#8221; means, with respect to Seller&#8217;s interest in Available Cash associated with any Exit Event, the price at which such interest would
            change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller that are not affiliated parties, neither being under any compulsion to buy or to sell, and both having knowledge of the relevant facts.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Independent Appraiser</font>&#8221; means Alvarez &amp; Marsal or, if Alvarez &amp; Marsal is unable or unwilling to act as Independent Appraiser, another nationally
            recognized independent valuation firm selected in good faith by Buyer with experience valuing entities and assets similar to the Project Companies and the Projects.</div>
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            <div style="text-align: left; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">LC Component</font>&#8221; means, for each Annual Period, (i) prior to the Closing Date, [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted -
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              for the obligations of the applicable Earnout Party and/or its Project(s) as well as repaying any draws thereon.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><a name="z_Hlk170120833"></a>&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Monthly Weighted Average MW Out-of-Service</font>&#8221; means, in respect of a Project for any calendar month during which any
            Repowering occurs, the aggregate amount of megawatts, weighted by the day during which a service outage occurs, that are out of service as a result of such Repowering.&#160; An illustrative example of the Monthly Weighted Average MW Out-of-Service
            of a Project is attached hereto as <a name="z_9kMHG5YVtCIA799NS2ojk3YsS2CKKK25EHEglJP"></a><u>Exhibit D</u>.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Operating Expenses</font>&#8221; means, all maintenance and operation costs and expenses incurred and paid or payable for or in relation to a Project in any period
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            and maintenance of the Project, legal fees, costs and expenses paid by in connection with the management, maintenance or operation of the Project, fees paid in connection with obtaining, transferring, maintaining or amending any licenses and
            permits, general and administrative expenses (but without duplication of any amounts contemplated by the Overhead Component) and ordinary course fees, prudent reserves and all other expenses paid or payable in the ordinary course of business in
            connection with such Project.</div>
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          <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Overhead Component</font>&#8221; means, for each Annual Period, [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted - Commercially Sensitive Information -
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          <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Project</font>&#8221; means each of the [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted&#160; - Commercially Sensitive Information - Projects Subject to
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          <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Project Company</font>&#8221; means [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted&#160; - Commercially Sensitive Information - Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]
            (collectively, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Project Companies</font>&#8221;).</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Repowering</font>&#8221; means the removal from service of existing wind turbine generators at a Project and their replacement with new wind turbine generators in a
            manner that is intended to permit the Project Company to comply with IRS Notice 2016-31 (the 80/20 Rule).</div>
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            (i) for required maintenance (but without duplication of any amounts included in Operating Expenses of such Earnout Party), (ii) to satisfy obligations of such Earnout Party (or an entity in which such Earnout Party directly or indirectly owns
            an interest) under any tax equity <a name="z_9kMKJ5YVt4666FGJ7vuirsuA"></a>agreements in effect as of the date hereof, and (iii) to provide capital to such Earnout Party (or an entity in which such Earnout Party directly or indirectly owns an
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Reserve Maximum</font>&#8221; means $20,000,000, as may be reduced in connection with an Exit Event or a [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; font-size: 12pt;"><font style="font-size: 10pt;">&#8220;</font><font style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Senior Secured Indebtedness</font><font style="font-size: 10pt;">&#8221;</font><font style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">&#160;</font><font style="font-size: 10pt;">means term financing secured by all or substantially all assets of the applicable borrower, and any guaranties thereof, but expressly does not include
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Tracking Date</font>&#8221; means April 30th of each calendar year during the Earnout Period; provided that, in respect of the first Annual Period, in the event that
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          <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Useful Life</font>&#8221; means, as of the date hereof (and rounded to the nearest whole year), [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted -
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">&#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">[</font><font style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font><font style="font-weight: bold;">] Holdings</font>&#8221; means [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>], a Delaware limited liability company.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Each capitalized term listed below is defined in the corresponding reference in this <a name="z_9kMLK5YVt39A6FHK7vuirsuA"></a>Agreement:</div>
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                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-weight: bold;">Terms</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-weight: bold;">Sections</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Agreement</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Preamble</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">APUC Tracking Account</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 2.1(a)</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">APUC Tracking Account Balance</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 2.1(a)</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Buyer</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Preamble</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Closing</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Recitals</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Company</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Recitals</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 1.1</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Cumulative Cash Tracking Account</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 2.1(a)</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Earnout Parties</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Recitals</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Earnout Party</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Recitals</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Earnout Payment</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 2.1(g)</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Earnout Statement</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 2.1(j)</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 1.1</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Election Exit Event</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 2.2(b)</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">EPS Tracking Account</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 2.1(a)</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">EPS Tracking Account Balance</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 2.1(a)</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Exit Date</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 2.2(b)</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Exit Event</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 2.2(b)</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Exit Notice</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 2.2(b)</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Exit Payment</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 2.2(a)</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Intended Tax Treatment</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 4.3</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 1.1</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Recitals</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Recitals</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Notice of Disagreement</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 2.1(k)</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Payor Cash Tracking Account</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 2.1(a)</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Project Companies</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 1.1</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Projects</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 1.1</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Purchase Agreement</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Recitals</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Purchased Interests</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Recitals</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Seller</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Preamble</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 1.1</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Recitals</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 1.1</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Tracking Account</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 2.1(a)</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Tracking Account Balance</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 2.1(a)</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Recitals</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 1.1</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 1.1</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 1.1</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]</div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right;">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Recitals</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>
                  <tr>
                    <td style="width: 90%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout<font style="font-style: normal;">]</font></font></div>
                    </td>
                    <td style="width: 10%; vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right; background-color: rgb(204, 238, 255);">
                      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Section 1.1</div>
                    </td>
                  </tr>

              </table>
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            </div>
            <div><br>
            </div>
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          <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE II</div>
          <div>&#160;</div>
          <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a name="z_Ref169639459"></a><a name="z_Toc174022798"></a>EARNOUT</div>
          <div>&#160;</div>
          <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 36pt;">Section 2.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Tracking Accounts; Earnout Payments</u><u>.</u></div>
          <div>&#160;</div>
          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><a name="z_9kR3WTr29959EeLcszv1GIrHWH6329BxVM6KIQW"></a><a name="z_Ref172630481"></a>(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; During the Earnout Period, the Buyer shall record in its books and records and update on no
            less than an annual basis notional tracking accounts, which may be positive or negative, reflecting (i) the Available Cash of each Earnout Party (a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Payor Cash Tracking Account</font>&#8221;); (ii) the cumulative
            amount of all Available Cash of all Earnout Parties (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Cumulative Cash Tracking Account</font>&#8221;); (iii) the portion of Available Cash creditable to all Earnout Parties in the aggregate in accordance with the
            terms hereof (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">EPS Tracking Account</font>&#8221;, and the notional amount, whether positive or negative, of such account, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">EPS Tracking Account Balance</font>&#8221;); and (iv) the
            portion of Available Cash creditable to Seller in accordance with the terms hereof (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">APUC Tracking Account</font>&#8221;, and the notional amount of such account, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">APUC
              Tracking Account Balance</font>&#8221;; each of the Payor Cash Tracking Accounts, the Cumulative Cash Tracking Account, the EPS Tracking Account and the APUC Tracking Account, a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Tracking Account</font>&#8221;, and the
            notional amount, whether positive or negative, of each such account, the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Tracking Account Balance</font>&#8221;).&#160; Each of the parties acknowledges and agrees that each Tracking Account shall have a balance of zero
            on the Commencement Date.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; The Tracking Account Balance of each Tracking Account shall be calculated in accordance with the terms of this <u>Section 2.1</u> on each Tracking Date for the applicable <a name="z_9kMH5M6ZWu4BC7GLOFz7vndR053z"></a>Annual Period.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; In the event an <a name="z_9kMH6N6ZWu4BC7GLOFz7vndR053z"></a>Annual Period is less than a full calendar year, the Debt Component, LC Component and Overhead Component in the
            calculation of Available Cash for each Earnout Party shall each be adjusted multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the actual number of days in the <a name="z_9kMH7O6ZWu4BC7GLOFz7vndR053z"></a>Annual Period, and the denominator of
            which is 365.</div>
          <div>&#160;</div>
          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><a name="z_Ref170207829"></a>(d)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; The amount of Available Cash across all Earnout Parties for an <a name="z_9kMH8P6ZWu4BC7GLOFz7vndR053z"></a>Annual Period shall first be credited to
            (if positive) or debited from (if negative) the Cumulative Cash Tracking Account on the Tracking Date in respect of such <a name="z_9kMI0G6ZWu4BC7GLOFz7vndR053z"></a>Annual Period prior to making any credits or debits to the EPS Tracking
            Account or APUC Tracking Account.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(e)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; If the amount of Available Cash from all Earnout Parties for an <a name="z_9kMI1H6ZWu4BC7GLOFz7vndR053z"></a>Annual Period is negative, then such amount shall be debited from the
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(i)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; &#160; <font style="font-style: italic;">first</font>, credited to the EPS Tracking Account until the EPS Tracking Account Balance is equal to the Reserve Maximum;</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(ii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; <font style="font-style: italic;">second</font>, credited to the APUC Tracking Account in an amount equal to the APUC Earnout Credit Amount; and</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(iii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; <font style="font-style: italic;">third</font>, credited to the EPS Tracking Account.</div>
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            the calculations set forth in <a name="z_9kMHG5YVtCIA79EgNeu1x3IKyTO69vpyDMMMOBY"></a><u>Section 2.1(f)</u>, then Buyer shall, no later than 10 Business Days following the date on which the Earnout Statement becomes binding in accordance with
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              2.1</u>, any such unpaid amounts and (y) an amount (such amount, an &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Earnout Payment</font>&#8221;) equal to the lesser of (i) the applicable APUC Earnout Credit Amount and (ii) the amount that, taken together with
            all other Earnout Payments previously paid to Seller hereunder (including any amounts paid pursuant to the foregoing <u>clause (x)</u>), equals the Earnout Threshold.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><a name="z_Ref170207854"></a>(h)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no event shall:</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;"><a name="z_Ref172879091"></a>(i)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Buyer be obligated to pay any amount to Seller to the extent such amount, together with the aggregate amount of all payments
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(ii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; Buyer or any of its <a name="z_9kR3WTr2664CMQ4gkrsiuzz"></a>Affiliates be required to contribute capital to the Project Companies or to any other entity or for
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(i)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160; An illustrative computation of the Earnout Payments described in this <u>Section </u>2.1 is set forth in <a name="z_9kMIH5YVt4BB7BEQS2ojk3WqS2CKKK25EHEYP9N"></a><u>Exhibit A</u>
            attached hereto.</div>
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            to be delivered) to Seller a written statement (such statement, with respect to such <a name="z_9kMI3J6ZWu4BC7GLOFz7vndR053z"></a>Annual Period, an &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Earnout Statement</font>&#8221;) setting forth the Tracking Account
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            The Earnout Statement and associated calculation of the Earnout Payment, if any, in respect of an <a name="z_9kMI4K6ZWu4BC7GLOFz7vndR053z"></a>Annual Period shall become final and binding on the 30th day following delivery thereof, unless
            prior to the end of such period, Seller delivers to Buyer a written notice of its disagreement (a &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Notice of Disagreement</font>&#8221;), specifying the nature and amount, as applicable, of any dispute as to the
            Earnout Payment and the components thereof.&#160; If Seller timely delivers a Notice of Disagreement on or prior to the foregoing 30-day period, then the parties shall follow the dispute procedures set forth in <a name="z_9kMHG5YVtCIA79IkNeu1x3IMxJWQB5KBuzB3tCV"></a>Section 2.3(c)-<a name="z_9kR3WTr2CC4DKs"></a>(f) of the Purchase Agreement, <font style="font-style: italic;">mutatis mutandis</font>.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 2.2&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>FMV Appraisal; Exit Event and [</u><u><font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Project
              Exit.</u></div>
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            determine the Fair Market Value, as of a specified date of determination and with respect to any Earnout Party, of the present value of Seller&#8217;s interest in projected Earnout Payments under, and subject to the terms of, this Agreement for the
            remaining Earnout Period that are attributable to such Earnout Party.&#160; In determining such Fair Market Value, the Independent Appraiser shall take into account the amount of Available Cash then-attributable to each Earnout Party (including the
            Earnout Party subject to the applicable Exit Event) and all Tracking Account Balances as of the time of determination (including, with respect to Available Cash, any amounts accrued but not yet paid to Seller as an Earnout Payment) and the
            anticipated performance of, and Available Cash generated by, all Earnout Parties (including the Earnout Party subject to the applicable Exit Event) through the remainder of the Earnout Period. Buyer shall direct the Independent Appraiser to
            make a determination of such Fair Market Value as promptly as practicable, and in any event within 60 days of such engagement, which determination shall be final and binding on the parties.&#160; The &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Exit Payment</font>&#8221;<font style="font-weight: bold;">&#160;</font>payable in connection with an Exit Event for an Earnout Party shall be an amount equal to (i) the Fair Market Value for such Earnout Party as determined by the Independent Appraiser pursuant to this <u>Section













              2.2(a)</u>&#160;<font style="font-style: italic;">minus </font>(ii) an amount equal to the contribution made by such Earnout Party subject to the Exit Event to the Earnout Payments (if any) paid to Seller following such Fair Market Value
            determination.&#160; Unless superseded by a subsequent determination of Fair Market Value pursuant to this <u>Section 2.2(a)</u>, such Earnout Payment shall be valid and applicable to any Exit Event in respect of such Earnout Party that occurs
            within 12 months from the date of determination of Fair Market Value.&#160; Buyer shall provide the Independent Appraiser with access to the books and records of the applicable Earnout Party in a manner consistent with the terms of <u>Section
              2.3(c)</u>, <font style="font-style: italic;">mutatis mutandis.</font> The fees and expenses of the Independent Appraiser shall be borne equally by Buyer and Seller.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; If (i) Buyer elects to terminate this Agreement with respect to any Earnout Party (an &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Election Exit Event</font>&#8221;) or (ii) Earnout Party Parent or
            any Subsidiary thereof desires to sell to an unaffiliated third party (x) 50% or more of the equity interests of (A) any Subsidiary of Earnout Party Parent that has no material assets other than its ownership, directly or indirectly, of the
            equity interests of a single Earnout Party, (B) an Earnout Party or (C) a Subsidiary of an Earnout Party (other than [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] or any [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Project Company), in each case, that are held, directly or indirectly, by Earnout Party Parent as of the date hereof, (y) all of
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              Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>](which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall be an Exit Event in respect of [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>])
            or (z) all or substantially all of the assets of any Project Company (any such event contemplated in the foregoin<a name="z_9kMHG5YVtCIA89BeNeu1x3HJtGO8G4wma9EC83K"></a>g clause <a name="z_9kMHG5YVtCIA89CfNeu1x3HJtGO8G4wma9EC839"></a>(i) and
            clause (ii), an &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Exit Event</font>&#8221;), it shall send written notice of such Exit Event to Seller (an &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Exit Notice</font>&#8221;) at least <a name="z_9kMIH5YVt4887DIPMAzvsyDZC4N"></a>10
            Business Days prior to the anticipated consummation of such Exit Event specifying the date of such Exit Event (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Exit Date</font>&#8221;) and the Exit Payment to be paid in respect thereof.&#160; For the avoidance of
            doubt, Buyer shall cause the Exit Payment in respect of an Exit Event to be determined in accordance with <u>Section 2.2(a)</u> prior to delivery of an Exit Notice.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Upon the occurrence of any Exit Event, for the Annual Period after the Annual Period in which such Exit Event occurred (and, with respect to the Annual Period in which such Exit
            Event occurred, during the period of such Annual Period after such Exit Event), the then-applicable Debt Component shall be reduced to (i) the then-applicable Debt Component, <font style="font-style: italic;">multiplied by</font> (ii) (x) one
            <font style="font-style: italic;">minus</font> (y) the Contribution Percentage of such Earnout Party.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(d)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; On the Exit Date, Buyer shall pay or cause to be paid to Seller the applicable Exit Payment in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds to one or more bank accounts
            designated by Seller.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(e)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Upon any Exit Event with respect to an Earnout Party, for the Annual Period during which the Exit Date occurs and each Annual Period thereafter, (i) the then-applicable Earnout
            Threshold shall be reduced by a one-time amount equal to the product of the Contribution Percentage of the applicable Earnout Party (as of the Commencement Date; except, in the case of an Exit Event for [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted













              &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>], as the Contribution Percentage of [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] was reduced
            by any prior [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Project Exit) <font style="font-style: italic;">multiplied by</font> the Earnout Threshold (as of the
            Commencement Date); and (ii) the then-applicable Reserve Maximum shall be reduced by an amount equal to the product of the Contribution Percentage (as of the Commencement Date; except, in the case of an Exit Event for [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>], as the Contribution Percentage of [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]
            was reduced by any prior [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Project Exit) of the applicable Earnout Party <font style="font-style: italic;">multiplied by</font>
            the Reserve Maximum (as of the Commencement Date).&#160; If an Exit Event occurs with respect to an Earnout Party, then conditional upon and subject to payment of the applicable Exit Payment to Seller, Buyer shall have no further liabilities or
            obligations of any kind hereunder arising out of or relating to such Earnout Party.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><a name="z_9kR3WTr2995EJeLcszv1GJtNUC7tr9A3JL8vASA"></a><a name="z_9kR3WTr2995FFZLcszv1GJtNUC7tr9A3JL8vASA"></a>(f)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Upon a [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially
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            Project.&#160; Upon any [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Project Exit, for the Annual Period in which such [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211;
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              Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Project <font style="font-style: italic;">multiplied by</font> the Earnout Threshold (as of the Commencement Date); (iii) the then-applicable Reserve Maximum shall be reduced by a one-time amount equal to
            the product of the [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Contribution Percentage of the applicable [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially
              Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Project <font style="font-style: italic;">multiplied by</font> the Reserve Maximum (as of the Commencement Date); and (iv) the then-applicable Debt Component and then-applicable
            Overhead Component with respect to [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] shall be reduced by an amount equal to the Debt Component or Overhead Component (in each
            case as of the Commencement Date), as applicable, <font style="font-style: italic;">multiplied by</font> the [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Contribution
            Percentage of such [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Project <font style="font-style: italic;">divided by</font> the sum of the [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] Contribution Percentages of all [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]
            Projects (determined as of the Commencement Date).</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 36pt;">Section 2.3&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Covenants</u>.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; During the Earnout Period, Buyer shall, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, cause each Earnout Party and each Earnout Party&#8217;s controlled Subsidiaries to make distributions
            on at least an annual basis.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><a name="z_Ref_ContractCompanion_9kb9Ur123"></a><a name="z_9kR3WTrAG856BeLcszv1GKuIWH6329BxVM6KIQW"></a>(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;During the Earnout Period, Buyer shall, and shall cause each of the Earnout
            Parties and the Project Companies to:</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(i)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; refrain from entering into any Contract which, at the time of entry into such Contract by its terms, would prohibit the making of any Earnout Payment or that
            provides that the payment of any Earnout Payment constitutes (whether with or without the passage of time, the giving of notice or both), a default, an event of default or a similar occurrence thereunder;</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(ii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; maintain the corporate existence of each Earnout Party and the Project Companies;</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(iii)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; except in connection with an Exit Event or a [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>]
            Project Exit, refrain from permitting any new or existing <a name="z_9kMJI5YVt4887CKjdts0mnlvK"></a>Subsidiary of the Earnout Party (other than [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject
              to Earnout</font>]) that is not a Project Company to be less than wholly-owned directly or indirectly by such Earnout Party; <u>provided</u>, that the foregoing shall not prohibit the sale of equity in an Earnout Party or any of its
            Subsidiaries to a <font style="font-style: italic;">bona fide</font> third party so long as Buyer pays, or causes to be paid, to Seller an amount equal to the Exit Payment applicable to such Earnout Party, pro-rated to reflect the portion of
            the Earnout Party&#8217;s indirect ownership interest in its Project(s) that is being sold to such third party (and &#8220;Contribution Percentage&#8221; and related terms shall be proportionately adjusted to reflect such partial sale of equity);</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(iv)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; refrain from effecting any Election Exit Event prior to the third anniversary of the date of this Agreement; and</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt; margin-left: 36pt;">(v)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; enter into any transaction between an Earnout Party or any entity in which an Earnout Party directly or indirectly has an interest, on the one hand, and any <a name="z_9kMHG5YVt4886EOS6imtukw11"></a>Affiliate of the Earnout Parties, on the other hand, with respect to the Projects unless such transaction is on terms no less favorable to the Earnout Parties as would be obtained in a transaction with a
            <font style="font-style: italic;">bona fide</font> third party;</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify;"><u>provided</u>, in each case, that to the extent a Project Company is not Controlled by an Earnout Party, the covenants set forth in this <a name="z_9kMHG5YVt4BB7CCbNeu1x3IMXQG70xyIO"></a><u>Section </u>2.3
            shall be subject to the exercise of commercially reasonable efforts by Buyer and such Earnout Party (as may be circumscribed by the constituent documents of the applicable Project Company).</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;"><a name="z_9kR3WTrAG857GiLcszv1GKvHUO93I9sx91rATE1"></a>(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Buyer shall cause each Earnout Party to maintain financial statements, financial ledgers or other books and records
            reflecting the Earnout Payments and underlying Project performance.&#160; In addition, Buyer shall cause each Earnout Party to provide Seller and its Representatives with access (which may be in-person or virtual) to its books and records regarding
            the Project Companies and their material operations, in each case, as reasonably requested by Seller with at least two Business Days&#8217; notice; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that any such access shall be conducted at Seller&#8217;s expense, during
            normal business hours, under the supervision of Earnout Party&#8217;s or their respective <a name="z_9kMIH5YVt4886EOS6imtukw11"></a>Affiliate&#8217;s personnel and in such a manner as to not (x) unreasonably interfere with the normal operations of the
            Project Companies, (y) create a material risk of damage or destruction to any material property or assets of the Project Companies or (z) fail to comply with the Project Companies&#8217; health and safety protocols and instructions.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(d)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; During the Earnout Period, Buyer shall cause [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted - Commercially Sensitive Information - Obligations
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            in its entirety to the Earnout Parties, then at any time thereafter when the aggregate amount of Senior Secured Indebtedness of the Earnout Parties has a principal amount in excess of $[<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 2.4&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Repowering</u>.&#160; If any Project undergoes any Repowering or expansion during the Earnout Period, then notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this <a name="z_9kMHzG6ZWu4AB7GIL8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement:</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;any capital contributions or other cash paid in respect of such Repowering or expansion shall be excluded from the determination of Required Capital Contributions;</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; the proceeds of any debt or equity financing of such Repowering or expansion shall be excluded from the determination of Available Cash; and</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; to the extent any Project is taken out of service in connection with any such Repowering, the final <a name="z_9kMI8O6ZWu4BC7GLOFz7vndR053z"></a>Annual Period (and the associated
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            the MW capacity of such Project prior to such Repowering, as specified in the definition of such Project <font style="font-style: italic;">multiplied by</font> (iii) the number of days in the applicable month.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE III</div>
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          <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a name="z_Toc174022803"></a>REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES</div>
          <div>&#160;</div>
          <div style="text-align: justify;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; Section 3.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Mutual Representations and Warranties</u><u>.</u> Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Seller, and Seller hereby represents to Buyer, as follows:</div>
          <div>&#160;</div>
          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <font style="font-style: italic;">Authorization of </font><a name="z_9kMH0H6ZWu4AB7GIL8wvjstvB"></a><font style="font-style: italic;">Agreement</font>. Such party has the
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            by such party have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of such party and no other corporate proceedings on the part of such party are necessary to authorize this <a name="z_9kMH3K6ZWu4AB7GIL8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement.















            This <a name="z_9kMH4L6ZWu4AB7GIL8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by such party and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery hereof by the other party, constitutes the legal, valid and binding
            obligation of such party, enforceable against such party in accordance with its terms, subject to the Enforceability Exceptions.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 72pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <font style="font-style: italic;">No Conflict</font>. The execution and delivery of this <a name="z_9kMH5M6ZWu4AB7GIL8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement by such party and the performance by
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            applicable to such party or any of its assets or properties, (c) violate or result in a material breach of any of the terms and conditions of, cause the termination of or give any other contracting party the right to terminate, or constitute
            (or with notice or lapse of time, or both, constitute) a material default under any material Contract to which such party is a party or (d) result in the creation of any material Encumbrance upon any of the assets or properties of such party
            pursuant to the terms of any Contract to which such party is a party.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">ARTICLE IV</div>
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          <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a name="z_Toc174022805"></a>GENERAL PROVISIONS</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 4.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Termination</u>. <a name="z_Ref170119430"></a>This <a name="z_9kMH7O6ZWu4AB7GIL8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the earliest to occur of <a name="z_9kR3WTrAG8588ZLcszv1IKz55rPG0ECKQvrTSI4"></a>(i) the Earnout Outside Date (<u>provided</u>, that if any Notice of Disagreement is pending at the time of the Earnout Outside Date, the Earnout Outside Date shall automatically be tolled
            until such Notice of Disagreement is finally resolved in accordance with the terms of this Agreement), (ii) the date on which an Exit Event has occurred with respect to all Earnout Parties and Buyer has paid the applicable Exit Payment with
            respect to all Earnout Parties and <a name="z_9kR3WTrAG8589aLcszv1IKzuv77tqn495FOJ622"></a>(iii) the date on which the aggregate amount of all payments made to Seller hereunder (including, without limitation, any Earnout Payments, any Exit
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            </u>2.1); <u>provided</u>, that the termination of this <a name="z_9kMH8P6ZWu4AB7GIL8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement pursuant to the foregoing <a name="z_9kMHG5YVtCIA7AAbNeu1x3KM177tRI2GEMSxtVU"></a><u>clause (i)</u> shall not relieve Buyer of any
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              (iii)</u>).</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 4.2&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Fees and Expenses</u>. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this <a name="z_9kMI0G6ZWu4AB7GIL8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement, all fees and expenses incurred in
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 4.3 &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Certain Tax Matters</u><u>.</u>&#160; Unless otherwise required pursuant to a &#8220;determination&#8221; (as defined in Section 1313(a)(1) of the Code) or another similar or
            corresponding determination made under applicable <a name="z_9kMIH5YVt4887DFWCu"></a>Law (as mutually determined in good faith by Buyer and Seller), or unless otherwise required by applicable <a name="z_9kMJI5YVt4887DFWCu"></a>Law, Buyer and
            Seller shall treat and report (and shall cause their respective Affiliates to treat and report) for all applicable tax purposes any payment made pursuant to this Agreement as an adjustment to the consideration paid by Buyer to Seller for the
            Purchased Interests under the Purchase Agreement (the &#8220;<font style="font-weight: bold;">Intended Tax Treatment</font>&#8221;).&#160; Accordingly, absent a change in Law, as long as Seller has delivered to Buyer the tax forms and certificates described in
            Section 2.2(b)(x) and Section 2.2(b)(xii) of the Purchase Agreement, neither Buyer nor any of the Earnout Parties shall withhold Tax from any payment to Seller pursuant to this Agreement.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Section 4.4 &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Entire </u><u><a name="z_9kMI3J6ZWu4AB7GIL8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement</u>. This <a name="z_9kMI4K6ZWu4AB7GIL8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement (including the Exhibits and Schedules
            hereto), the Purchase Agreement, the <a name="z_9kR3WTr2664DHKClhrvlsHbE21pyz1HN"></a>Ancillary Agreements and the Confidentiality Agreement constitute the entire <a name="z_9kMLK5YVt4666FGJ7vuirsuA"></a>agreement and supersede all prior
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            Agreement shall be deemed to contain or imply any restriction, covenant, representation, warranty, <a name="z_9kMON5YVt4666FGJ7vuirsuA"></a>agreement or undertaking of any party with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby
            other than those expressly set forth herein or therein or in any document required to be delivered hereunder or thereunder, and none shall be deemed to exist or be inferred with respect to the subject matter hereof. Notwithstanding any oral <a name="z_9kMPO5YVt4666FGJ7vuirsuA"></a>agreement or course of conduct of the parties or their Representatives to the contrary, no party to this <a name="z_9kMI6M6ZWu4AB7GIL8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement shall be under any legal obligation to enter
            into or complete the transactions contemplated hereby unless and until this <a name="z_9kMI7N6ZWu4AB7GIL8wvjstvB"></a>Agreement shall have been executed and delivered by each of the parties.</div>
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          <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 36pt;">Section 4.5 &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Miscellaneous</u><u><a name="z_Hlk172731337"></a></u>.</div>
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            Agreement without the prior written consent of Seller (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) if such transfer or assignment) if such transfer or assignment would be expected to change the Intended Tax Treatment,
            require deduction or withholding of <a name="z_9kMIH5YVt4887ELjKv0w"></a>Taxes in respect of any <a name="z_9kR3WTr2665DDwy28kdro70n0"></a>post-Transfer payment to Seller or otherwise would be expected to have any material adverse effect on
            Seller or any of its Affiliates; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that (A) Buyer may assign its rights and obligations related to any Earnout Party hereunder to the applicable Earnout Party without the consent of Seller and (B) in the event [<font style="font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information &#8211; Projects Subject to Earnout</font>] effects a [<font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: italic;">Redacted &#8211; Commercially Sensitive Information
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            delayed); <u>provided</u>, that Seller may assign its rights or interests hereunder without the prior written consent of Buyer to one or more of its wholly-owned Subsidiaries so long such assignment would not be expected to change the Intended
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            obligations related to any Earnout Party hereunder to the applicable Earnout Party without the consent of (but upon prior written notice to) Seller.&#160; Seller hereby acknowledges and agrees that (i) upon the execution and delivery of a joinder to
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            arising out of or related to such Earnout Party or its Projects hereunder, including the payment of the portion of any Earnout Payment attributable to such Earnout Party or its Projects, and (ii) upon the assignment by Buyer and the assumption
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