<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000921638-16-000100.txt : 20160407
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000921638-16-000100
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20160407
FILED AS OF DATE:		20160407
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160407

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SILVER STANDARD RESOURCES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000921638
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MINERAL ROYALTY TRADERS [6795]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			A1
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K/A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-35455
		FILM NUMBER:		161559459

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P.O. BOX 49088
		STREET 2:		SUITE 800 -- 1055 DUNSMUIR STREET
		CITY:			VANCOUVER
		STATE:			A1
		ZIP:			V7X 1G4
		BUSINESS PHONE:		604-689-3846

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P.O. BOX 49088
		STREET 2:		SUITE 800 -- 1055 DUNSMUIR STREET
		CITY:			VANCOUVER
		STATE:			A1
		ZIP:			V7X 1G4
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<TYPE>6-K/A
<SEQUENCE>1
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<a name="sB5A74AFEA3C0B3B1DA72F196F1C2D015"></a><div><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div></div><br><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:18pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:18pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:18pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:18pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:18pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:18pt;font-weight:bold;">UNITED STATES</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:18pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:18pt;font-weight:bold;">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Washington, D.C. 20549</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:6px;padding-top:6px;text-align:center;font-size:18pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:18pt;font-weight:bold;">FORM 6-K/A</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:6px;padding-top:6px;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;padding-top:16px;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">For April 7, 2016</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Commission File Number: </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">000-26424</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:18pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:18pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">SILVER STANDARD RESOURCES INC.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">(Translation of registrant's name into English) </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">#800 - 1055 Dunsmuir Street</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">PO Box 49088, Bentall Postal Station</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">Vancouver, British Columbia</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">Canada V7X 1G4</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">(Address of principal executive offices) </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">[   ] Form 20-F&#160;&#160; [x] Form 40-F</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;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): [</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:1pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">]</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;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): [</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:1pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">]</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">EXPLANATORY NOTE</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;text-decoration:underline;">This Amendment to Form 6-K is being filed in order to re-file Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which was previously filed in a different format as Exhibit 99.1 to a Form 6-K of Silver Standard Resources Inc. initially filed on March 31, 2016.  Other than re-filing such exhibit, there are no other changes to such initial Form 6-K.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">This Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the registration statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-185498, 333-196116 and 333-198092) of Silver Standard Resources Inc.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">See the Exhibit Index hereto.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font 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style="font-family:inherit;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 authorized.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:10pt;"><div style="padding-left:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:normal;padding-top:10px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;width:91.40625%;border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left;"><tr><td colspan="3"></td></tr><tr><td width="48%"></td><td width="7%"></td><td width="45%"></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="overflow:hidden;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#160;</font></div></td><td colspan="2" 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<a name="s062A53A15532A6C85C4FF18C69DAE403"></a><div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div></div><br><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">AMENDING AGREEMENT</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">This Amending Agreement is made effective as of March 30, 2016;</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">BETWEEN:</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;text-align:left;padding-left:96px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">SILVER STANDARD RESOURCES INC.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">, a British Columbia corporation  <br>(&#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">Acquiror</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;)</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">AND:</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;text-align:left;padding-left:96px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">CLAUDE RESOURCES INC.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">, a Canadian corporation</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#32;<br></font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">(&#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">Claude</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;)</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">WHEREAS:</font></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="padding-bottom:16px;font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt;"><tr><td style="width:48px;"></td><td></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:12pt;padding-left:24px;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">A.</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;"><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Acquiror and Claude (collectively, the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">Parties</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;) entered into an arrangement agreement dated March 7, 2016 (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">Arrangement Agreement</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;) pursuant to which Acquiror agreed, subject to certain conditions, to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Claude; and</font></div></td></tr></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="padding-bottom:16px;font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt;"><tr><td style="width:48px;"></td><td></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:12pt;padding-left:24px;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">B.</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;"><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">the Parties wish to amend the Arrangement Agreement on the terms and conditions set out in this Amending Agreement.</font></div></td></tr></table><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">NOW THEREFORE</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#32;for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the Parties, and the mutual promises set forth in this Amending Agreement, Acquiror and Claude hereby agree as follows:</font></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="padding-bottom:16px;font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt;"><tr><td style="width:48px;"></td><td></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:12pt;padding-left:24px;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">1.</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;"><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Defined Terms</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  All capitalized terms used in this Amending Agreement shall, unless otherwise indicated herein, have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Arrangement Agreement.</font></div></td></tr></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="padding-bottom:16px;font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt;"><tr><td style="width:48px;"></td><td></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:12pt;padding-left:24px;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">2.</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;"><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Amendment to Section 5.4.1(c)</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  Section 5.4.1(c) of the Arrangement Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:</font></div></td></tr></table><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;text-align:left;padding-left:96px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8220;(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;ensure that, with effect as and from the Effective Time, one individual who will be a nominee of Claude, acceptable to Acquiror, acting reasonably, shall be appointed to the Acquiror Board;&#8221;</font></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="padding-bottom:16px;font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt;"><tr><td style="width:48px;"></td><td></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:12pt;padding-left:24px;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">3.</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;"><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  This Amending Agreement shall be governed, including as to validity, interpretation and effect, by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable therein.  Each Party hereby irrevocably attorns to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of British Columbia in respect of all matters arising under and in relation to this Amending Agreement and waives any defences to the maintenance of an action in the Courts of the Province of British Columbia. </font></div></td></tr></table><br><div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div></div><hr style="page-break-after:always"><a name="s062A53A15532A6C85C4FF18C69DAE403"></a><div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">2</font></div></div><br><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="padding-bottom:16px;font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt;"><tr><td style="width:48px;"></td><td></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:12pt;padding-left:24px;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">4.</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;"><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Successors and Assigns</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  Acquiror may assign all or any part of its rights under this Amending Agreement to, and its obligations under this Amending Agreement may be assumed by, a direct or indirect subsidiary of Acquiror, provided that if such assignment and/or assumption takes place, Acquiror shall continue to be liable jointly and severally with such subsidiary for all of its obligations hereunder.  This Amending Agreement shall be binding on and shall enure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.  Except as expressly permitted by the terms hereof, neither this Amending Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder may be assigned by either of the Parties without the prior written consent of the other Party.  Neither the Arrangement Agreement nor this Amending Agreement may be assigned unless both are assigned together.</font></div></td></tr></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="padding-bottom:16px;font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt;"><tr><td style="width:48px;"></td><td></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:12pt;padding-left:24px;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">5.</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;"><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Full Force and Effect</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  The Arrangement Agreement shall henceforth be read and construed in conjunction with this Amending Agreement and the Arrangement Agreement shall be and shall continue to be in full force and effect, as amended hereby.  References to the &#8220;Agreement&#8221; in the Arrangement Agreement or in any other document delivered in connection with, or pursuant to, the Arrangement Agreement, shall mean the Arrangement Agreement, as amended hereby. </font></div></td></tr></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="padding-bottom:16px;font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt;"><tr><td style="width:48px;"></td><td></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:12pt;padding-left:24px;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">6.</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;"><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Counterparts; Execution</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  This Amending Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.  The Parties shall be entitled to rely upon delivery of an executed facsimile or similar executed electronic copy of this Amending Agreement, and such facsimile or similar executed electronic copy shall be legally effective to create a valid and binding agreement between the Parties.</font></div></td></tr></table><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;text-align:center;padding-left:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-style:italic;">[Remainder of this page is intentionally left blank.]</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><br><div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div></div><hr style="page-break-after:always"><a name="sAD0DBC42C44B55C1BD51F18C69F97733"></a><div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div></div><br><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The Parties hereto have executed this Amending Agreement as of the date first written above.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">SILVER STANDARD RESOURCES INC.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">By: (signed) </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-style:italic;text-decoration:underline;">Paul Benson</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Name: Paul Benson <br>Title: President &amp; CEO</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">CLAUDE RESOURCES INC.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">By: (signed) </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-style:italic;text-decoration:underline;">Brian Skanderbeg</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Name: Brian Skanderbeg <br>Title: President and CEO</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">By: (signed) Rick Johnson&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Name: Rick Johnson <br>Title: CFO</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;text-align:left;padding-left:318px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><br><div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:right;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Signature page to Amending Agreement</font></div></div>	</body>
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