Common use of The REIT and Equity Securities Clause in Contracts

The REIT and Equity Securities. REIT The Company shall restructure itself upon consummation of the Restructuring as a separate operating company (“OpCo”), and property company (“PropCo”). Pursuant to the Restructuring a real estate investment trust (the “REIT”) will be formed to own and control the general partner of PropCo (“PropCo GP”) and to hold PropCo New LP Interests. 9 For tax efficiency or other purposes, the cash consideration to be paid to First Lien Noteholders through the exercise of either the Put Options or the Equity Rights may flow through the Company to the First Lien Noteholders as part of their recovery under the Plan as direct payments of cash, rather than be paid in respect of the receipt of stock or CPLV Mezzanine Debt or be paid directly by the Backstop Parties and/or the Right Participants. The Company and CEC shall consult with the First Lien Professionals in respect of the preceding and, if the decision could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the recovery of the First Lien Noteholders (in form, value, or otherwise as determined by the Requisite Consenting Creditors), it shall be subject to the reasonable consent of the Requisite Consenting Creditors. The separation of the Company into OpCo, PropCo and the REIT (the “Separation Structure”) will be accomplished through either (a) the tax free contribution of PropCo assets to the REIT in a tax-free reorganization qualifying under Section 368(a)(1)(G) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) (such structure, the “Spin”), provided however, that in lieu of the Spin, the separation will be accomplished by (b) a tax-free contribution of PropCo assets to the PropCo partnership in a transaction qualifying under section 721 of the Code (the “UPREIT Structure”) if (i) the Company is unable to receive a favorable private letter ruling from the IRS (the “Spin Ruling”) or a “should” level opinion of counsel (the “Spin Opinion”), concluding, in either case, based on facts, customary representations (and certain customary assumptions, in the case of a Spin Opinion) set forth or described in the Spin Ruling or Spin Opinion, that the Spin qualifies under Section 368(a)(1)(G) of the Code, (ii) at the election of the Requisite Consenting Creditors if the Estimated REIT E&P (as defined below) exceeds $1.3 billion or (iii) at the election of the Company and CEC, with the consent of the Requisite Consenting Creditors, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. In either event, (x) the distribution of the new equity and debt will be made in a manner that will not generate taxable income to the Company other than cancellation of indebtedness income, and (y) the Company and CEC shall regularly consult and coordinate with the First Lien Professionals on the Separation Structure and all decisions that may materially affect the tax consequences thereof to the First Lien Noteholders. No later than 50 days prior to the deadline for voting on the Plan, the Company will deliver to the Consenting Creditors its reasonable estimate of the earnings and profits of the REIT (i) as of, and assuming an effective date of the Plan on, December 31, 2015, (ii) calculated using the implied equity values in this term sheet and valuing all new debt at par, and (iii) computed as if all of the PropCo New LP Interests other than the PropCo Preferred Equity are held through the REIT (the “Estimated REIT E&P”), together with supporting work papers. The Consenting Creditors shall have 20 days to review the Company’s calculation of the Estimated REIT E&P and provide any proposed revisions to the Company, and the Company and the Consenting Creditors agree to negotiate in good faith such proposed revisions and to attempt to resolve any differences between the parties within 10 days of the receipt of such proposed revisions. In the event the parties reach agreement as to the amount of the Estimated REIT E&P such Estimated REIT E&P shall be final and binding as among the Company and the Consenting Creditors for purposes of the preceding paragraph. In the event the parties do not reach agreement on the amount of the Estimated REIT E&P, then the determination of the Estimated REIT E&P shall be made by an independent accounting firm mutually acceptable to the Company and the Consenting Creditors. Equity Securities The common equity securities to be issued will consist of new shares of common stock (a) of the REIT (such stock, the “REIT New Common Stock”) and (b) of OpCo (such stock, the “OpCo New Common Stock”). Such securities will be freely transferable to the extent provided under Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Boards of Directors of CEOC, OpCo and the REIT shall each use its reasonable best efforts to have the OpCo New Common Stock, if more than 30% of the OpCo New Common Stock is owned by the First Lien Noteholders and Non-First Lien Noteholders (the “Non-CEC Holders”), and the REIT New Common Stock, respectively, (a) registered under US securities laws and (b) listed on a nationally recognized exchange, as soon as practicable subject to meeting applicable listing requirements following the effective date of the Plan. A registration statement covering the REIT Common Stock (and if applicable, a registration statement covering the OpCo New Common Stock) shall be filed as soon as practicable following the effective date of the Plan and in any event within 75 days thereafter. The Board of Directors of CEOC shall consult with First Lien Professionals on the form and substance of the registration statement(s). The parties shall enter into a customary registration rights agreement providing for among other things a re-sale registration statement for any First Lien Noteholder that cannot freely transfer its equity pursuant to Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code and keeping any registration statements that do not automatically incorporate SEC filings by reference up to date. In order to meet the requirement that a REIT have at least 100 shareholders, the REIT will have the right to issue, for cash, up to $125,000 of non-voting preferred stock (125 shares, $1,000 liquidation preference and approximately 12% dividend). Contribution by CEOC of Properties to PropCo If the UPREIT Structure is used, at least 5% of the PropCo New LP Interests purchased by CEC under the Put Options (on a fully diluted basis) shall be deemed as CEOC’s on account of its contribution of real estate into PropCo. In such case, CEOC shall have the option to participate in future issuances, or purchase additional equity from PropCo at FMV if participation is not feasible, to maintain its percentage ownership interest in PropCo at 5% if it would otherwise decrease below that threshold. Services JV Each of the Company and CEC (including through Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC and Caesars Growth Properties Holdings, LLC) shall agree to take those steps that may be necessary or advisable with respect to Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively “CES”) to ensure that the chapter 11 cases or a restructuring consummated thereby shall not impair, modify, or affect in any adverse way under the applicable agreements (i) the Company’s rights with respect to governance or administration of CES (including by amending Sections 5.5(b) with respect to any payment defaults arising from commencement of the chapter 11 cases, 5.6 and 7.12 of that certain Amended Limited Liability Company Agreement of Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC dated as of May 20, 2014 (as the same may have been amended from time to time), (ii) the Company’s rights with respect to that certain Omnibus License and Enterprise Services Agreement dated as of May 20, 2014 (as the same may have been amended from time to time) (including by amending Section 16.4 thereof), (iii) the Company’s rights with respect to any or all intellectual property or other business arrangements by and among the Company and CES, whether pursuant to section 365(c) of the Bankruptcy Code, any change of control provisions set forth in those agreements, or other terms of such agreements and (iv) PropCo’s and OpCo’s right to use and access intellectual property and other rights in the same manner that such rights are currently used and accessed across the enterprise to the extent currently provided under the Omnibus License and Enterprise Services Agreement. In addition, such agreements shall be modified as necessary or appropriate to reflect the OpCo/PropCo structure including (i) to provide that Total Rewards and other enterprise-wide and property specific resources are allocated, and services provided, in a way that does not discriminate against PropCo, (ii) for so long as CEC or its affiliates manages the properties, CES shall ensure that, in the event CEC or its subsidiaries cease to provide the resources and services provided under such agreements to PropCo, CES shall provide such resources and services directly to PropCo on equivalent terms to or via an alternative arrangement reasonably acceptable to PropCo; provided that if CEC or its affiliates are terminated as manager under the applicable agreements other than by or with the consent of PropCo, CES shall provide such resources and services pursuant to a management agreement on substantially the same terms and conditions, notwithstanding such termination, if so elected by PropCo. In the event PropCo terminates or consents to the termination of the management relationship with CEC or its affiliates, for so long as the transition period under the applicable management agreement(s) continues, PropCo shall continue to have access to such resources and services on no less favorable terms. The modified documents shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Requisite Consenting Creditors. Furthermore, CES shall at the request of the REIT Board of Directors have meetings or conference calls once a quarter with a designee of the REIT Board of Directors to discuss, and consult on, the strategic and financial business plans, budgeting, including proposed capital expenditures and other topics as reasonably requested by the REIT Board of Directors. The REIT shall also have audit and information rights.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Agreement (Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc.), Backstop Commitment Agreement (CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT Corp), Backstop Commitment Agreement (CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT Corp)

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The REIT and Equity Securities. REIT The Company shall restructure itself upon consummation of the Restructuring as a separate operating company (“OpCo”), and property company (“PropCo”). Pursuant to the Restructuring a real estate investment trust (the “REIT”) will be formed to own and control the general partner of PropCo (“PropCo GP”) and to hold PropCo New LP Interests. 9 For tax efficiency or other purposes, the cash consideration to be paid to First Lien Noteholders through the exercise of either the Put Options or the Equity Rights may flow through the Company to the First Lien Noteholders as part of their recovery under the Plan as direct payments of cash, rather than be paid in respect of the receipt of stock or CPLV Mezzanine Debt or be paid directly by the Backstop Parties and/or the Right Participants. The Company and CEC shall consult with the First Lien Professionals in respect of the preceding and, if the decision could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the recovery of the First Lien Noteholders (in form, value, or otherwise as determined by the Requisite Consenting Creditors), it shall be subject to the reasonable consent of the Requisite Consenting Creditors. The separation of the Company into OpCo, PropCo and the REIT (the “Separation Structure”) will be accomplished through either (a) the tax free contribution of PropCo assets to the REIT in a tax-free reorganization qualifying under Section 368(a)(1)(G) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) (such structure, the “Spin”), provided however, that in lieu of the Spin, the separation will be accomplished by (b) a tax-free contribution of PropCo assets to the PropCo partnership in a transaction qualifying under section 721 of the Code (the “UPREIT Structure”) if (i) the Company is unable to receive a favorable private letter ruling from the IRS (the “Spin Ruling”) or a “should” level opinion of counsel (the “Spin Opinion”), concluding, in either case, based on facts, customary representations (and certain customary assumptions, in the case of a Spin Opinion) set forth or described in the Spin Ruling or Spin Opinion, that the Spin qualifies under Section 368(a)(1)(G) of the Code, (ii) at the election of the Requisite Consenting Creditors if the Estimated REIT E&P (as defined below) exceeds $1.3 1.6 billion or (iii) at the election of the Company and CEC, with the consent of the Requisite Consenting Creditors, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. In either event, (x) the distribution of the new equity and debt will be made in a manner that will not generate taxable income to the Company other than cancellation of indebtedness income, and (y) the Company and CEC shall regularly consult and coordinate with the First Lien Professionals on the Separation Structure and all decisions that may materially affect the tax consequences thereof to the First Lien Noteholders. No later than 50 days prior to the deadline for voting on the Plan, the Company will deliver to the Consenting Creditors its reasonable estimate of the earnings and profits of the REIT (i) as of, and assuming an effective date of the Plan onon June 30, December 31, 20152016, (ii) calculated using the implied equity values in this term sheet and valuing all new debt at par, treating all First Lien Bank Lenders as electing to be Settling First Lien Bank Lenders (except to the extent, as of the date of the delivery of the estimate, any First Lien Bank Lenders have elected otherwise or are no longer eligible to so elect in accordance with the terms of the RSA), assuming no PropCo Equity Upsize occurs and treating all payments made to any creditors of the Company in accordance with the RSA (or any other agreement entered into prior to the delivery of the estimate) as reducing earnings and profits and (iii) computed as if all of the PropCo New LP Interests other than the PropCo Preferred Equity are held through the REIT (the “Estimated REIT E&P”), together with supporting work papers. The Consenting Creditors shall have 20 days to review the Company’s calculation of the Estimated REIT E&P and provide any proposed revisions to the Company, and the Company and the Consenting Creditors agree to negotiate in good faith such proposed revisions and to attempt to resolve any differences between the parties within 10 days of the receipt of such proposed revisions. In the event the parties reach agreement as to the amount of the Estimated REIT E&P such Estimated REIT E&P shall be final and binding as among the Company and the Consenting Creditors for purposes of the preceding paragraph. In the event the parties do not reach agreement on the amount of the Estimated REIT E&P, then the determination of the Estimated REIT E&P shall be made by an independent accounting firm mutually acceptable to the Company and the Consenting Creditors. The Company, CEC and the Consenting Creditors shall cooperate in good faith to effectuate the Restructuring in a manner that will (1) minimize the amount of the earnings and profits of Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Inc. (and any other subsidiaries of CEOC with separate return limitation years) that will be included in the earnings and profits of the REIT and (2) if so requested by the Requisite Consenting Creditors, use cash otherwise payable to First Lien Noteholders in respect of their claims to pay a portion of the “purging dividend” payable by the REIT to such First Lien Noteholders with respect to their REIT New Common Stock, in both cases consistent with the terms of the RSA. Equity Securities The common equity securities to be issued will consist of new shares of common stock (a) of the REIT (such stock, the “REIT New Common Stock”) and (b) of OpCo (such stock, the “OpCo New Common Stock”). Such securities will be freely transferable to the extent provided under Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Boards of Directors of CEOC, OpCo and the REIT shall each use its reasonable best efforts to have the OpCo New Common Stock, if more than 30% of the OpCo New Common Stock is owned by the First Lien Noteholders and Non-First Lien Noteholders (the “Non-CEC Holders”), and the REIT New Common Stock, respectively, (a) registered under US securities laws and (b) listed on a nationally recognized exchange, as soon as practicable subject to meeting applicable listing requirements following the effective date of the Plan. A registration statement covering the REIT Common Stock (and if applicable, a registration statement covering the OpCo New Common Stock) shall be filed as soon as practicable following the effective date Effective Date of the Plan and in any event within 75 days thereafter. The Board of Directors of CEOC shall consult with First Lien Professionals on the form and substance of the registration statement(s). The applicable parties shall enter into a customary registration rights agreement providing for among other things a re-sale registration statement for any First Lien Noteholder that cannot freely transfer its equity pursuant to Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code and keeping any registration statements that do not automatically incorporate SEC filings by reference up to date. In order to meet the requirement that a REIT have at least 100 shareholders, the REIT will have the right to issue, for cash, up to $125,000 of non-voting preferred stock (125 shares, $1,000 liquidation preference and approximately 12% dividend). Contribution by CEOC of Properties to PropCo If the UPREIT Structure is used, at least 5% of the PropCo New LP Interests purchased by CEC under the Put Options (on a fully diluted basis) shall be deemed as CEOC’s on account of its contribution of real estate into PropCo. In such case, CEOC shall have the option to participate in future issuances, or purchase additional equity from PropCo at FMV if participation is not feasible, to maintain its percentage ownership interest in PropCo at 5% if it would otherwise decrease below that threshold. Services JV Each of the Company and CEC (including through Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC and Caesars Growth Properties Holdings, LLC) shall agree to take those steps that may be necessary or advisable with respect to Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively “CES”) to ensure that the chapter 11 cases or a restructuring consummated thereby shall not impair, modify, or affect in any adverse way under the applicable agreements (i) the Company’s rights with respect to governance or administration of CES (including by amending Sections 5.5(b) with respect to any payment defaults arising from commencement of the chapter 11 cases, 5.6 and 7.12 of that certain Amended Limited Liability Company Agreement of Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC dated as of May 20, 2014 (as the same may have been amended from time to time), (ii) the Company’s rights with respect to that certain Omnibus License and Enterprise Services Agreement dated as of May 20, 2014 (as the same may have been amended from time to time) (including by amending Section 16.4 thereof), (iii) the Company’s rights with respect to any or all intellectual property or other business arrangements by and among the Company and CES, whether pursuant to section 365(c) of the Bankruptcy Code, any change of control provisions set forth in those agreements, or other terms of such agreements and (iv) PropCo’s and OpCo’s right to use and access intellectual property and other rights in the same manner that such rights are currently used and accessed across the enterprise to the extent currently provided under the Omnibus License and Enterprise Services Agreement. In addition, such agreements shall be modified as necessary or appropriate to reflect the OpCo/PropCo structure including (i) to provide that Total Rewards and other enterprise-wide and property specific resources are allocated, and services provided, in a way that does not discriminate against PropCo, (ii) for so long as CEC or its affiliates manages the properties, CES shall ensure that, in the event CEC or its subsidiaries cease to provide the resources and services provided under such agreements to PropCo, CES shall provide such resources and services directly to PropCo on equivalent terms to or via an alternative arrangement reasonably acceptable to PropCo; provided that if CEC or its affiliates are terminated as manager under the applicable agreements other than by or with the consent of PropCo, CES shall provide such resources and services pursuant to a management agreement on substantially the same terms and conditions, notwithstanding such termination, if so elected by PropCo. In the event PropCo terminates or consents to the termination of the management relationship with CEC or its affiliates, for so long as the transition period under the applicable management agreement(s) continues, PropCo shall continue to have access to such resources and services on no less favorable terms. The modified documents shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Requisite Consenting Creditors. Furthermore, CES shall at the request of the REIT Board of Directors have meetings or conference calls once a quarter with a designee of the REIT Board of Directors to discuss, and consult on, the strategic and financial business plans, budgeting, including proposed capital expenditures and other topics as reasonably requested by the REIT Board of Directors. The REIT shall also have audit and information rights.

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Samples: Guaranty and Pledge Agreement (CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT Corp)

The REIT and Equity Securities. REIT The Company shall restructure itself upon consummation of the Restructuring as a separate operating company (“OpCo”), and property company (“PropCo”). Pursuant to the Restructuring a real estate investment trust (the “REIT”) will be formed to own and control the general partner of PropCo (“PropCo GP”) and to hold PropCo New LP Interests. 9 For tax efficiency or other purposes, the cash consideration to be paid to First Lien Noteholders through the exercise of either the Put Options or the Equity Rights may flow through the Company to the First Lien Noteholders as part of their recovery under the Plan as direct payments of cash, rather than be paid in respect of the receipt of stock or CPLV Mezzanine Debt or be paid directly by the Backstop Parties and/or the Right Participants. The Company and CEC shall consult with the First Lien Professionals in respect of the preceding and, if the decision could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the recovery of the First Lien Noteholders (in form, value, or otherwise as determined by the Requisite Consenting Creditors), it shall be subject to the reasonable consent of the Requisite Consenting Creditors. The separation of the Company into OpCo, PropCo and the REIT (the “Separation Structure”) will be accomplished through either (a) the tax free contribution of PropCo assets to the REIT in a tax-free reorganization qualifying under Section 368(a)(1)(G) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) (such structure, the “Spin”), provided however, that in lieu of the Spin, the separation will be accomplished by (b) a tax-free contribution of PropCo assets to the PropCo partnership in a transaction qualifying under section 721 of the Code (the “UPREIT Structure”) if (i) the Company is unable to receive a favorable private letter ruling from the IRS (the “Spin Ruling”) or a “should” level opinion of counsel (the “Spin Opinion”), concluding, in either case, based on facts, customary representations (and certain customary assumptions, in the case of a Spin Opinion) set forth or described in the Spin Ruling or Spin Opinion, that the Spin qualifies under Section 368(a)(1)(G) of the Code, (ii) at the election of the Requisite Consenting Creditors if the Estimated REIT E&P (as defined below) exceeds $1.3 billion or (iii) at the election of the Company and CEC, with the consent of the Requisite Consenting Creditors, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. In either event, (x) the distribution of the new equity and debt will be made in a manner that will not generate taxable income to the Company other than cancellation of indebtedness income, and (y) the Company and CEC shall regularly consult and coordinate with the First Lien Professionals on the Separation Structure and all decisions that may materially affect the tax consequences thereof to the First Lien Noteholders. No later than 50 days prior to the deadline for voting on the Plan, the Company will deliver to the Consenting Creditors its reasonable estimate of the earnings and profits of the REIT (i) as of, and assuming an effective date of the Plan on, December 31, 2015, (ii) calculated using the implied equity values in this term sheet and valuing all new debt at par, and (iii) computed as if all of the PropCo New LP Interests other than the PropCo Preferred Equity are held through the REIT (the “Estimated REIT E&P”), together with supporting work papers. The Consenting Creditors shall have 20 days to review the Company’s calculation of the Estimated REIT E&P and provide any proposed revisions to the Company, and the Company and the Consenting Creditors agree to negotiate in good faith such proposed revisions and to attempt to resolve any differences between the parties within 10 days of the receipt of such proposed revisions. In the event the parties reach agreement as to the amount of the Estimated REIT E&P such Estimated REIT E&P shall be final and binding as among the Company and the Consenting Creditors for purposes of the preceding paragraph. In the event the parties do not reach agreement on the amount of the Estimated REIT E&P, then the determination of the Estimated REIT E&P shall be made by an independent accounting firm mutually acceptable to the Company and the Consenting Creditors. Equity Securities The common equity securities to be issued will consist of new shares of common stock (a) of the REIT (such stock, the “REIT New Common Stock”) and (b) of OpCo (such stock, the “OpCo New Common Stock”). Such securities will be freely transferable to the extent provided under Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Boards of Directors of CEOC, OpCo and the REIT shall each use its reasonable best efforts to have the OpCo New Common Stock, if more than 30% of the OpCo New Common Stock is owned by the First Lien Noteholders and Non-First Lien Noteholders (the “Non-CEC Holders”), and the REIT New Common Stock, respectively, (a) registered under US securities laws and (b) listed on a nationally recognized exchange, as soon as practicable subject to meeting applicable listing requirements following the effective date of the Plan. A registration statement covering the REIT Common Stock (and if applicable, a registration statement covering the OpCo New Common Stock) shall be filed as soon as practicable following the effective date of the Plan and in any event within 75 days thereafter. The Board of Directors of CEOC shall consult with First Lien Professionals on the form and substance of the registration statement(s). The parties shall enter into a customary registration rights agreement providing for among other things a re-sale registration statement for any First Lien Noteholder that cannot freely transfer its equity pursuant to Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code and keeping any registration statements that do not automatically incorporate SEC filings by reference up to date. In order to meet the requirement that a REIT have at least 100 shareholders, the REIT will have the right to issue, for cash, up to $125,000 of non-voting preferred stock (125 shares, $1,000 liquidation preference and approximately 12% dividend). Contribution by CEOC of Properties to PropCo If the UPREIT Structure is used, at least 5% of the PropCo New LP Interests purchased by CEC under the Put Options (on a fully diluted basis) shall be deemed as CEOC’s on account of its contribution of real estate into PropCo. In such case, CEOC shall have the option to participate in future issuances, or purchase additional equity from PropCo at FMV if participation is not feasible, to maintain its percentage ownership interest in PropCo at 5% if it would otherwise decrease below that threshold. Services JV Each of the Company and CEC (including through Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC and Caesars Growth Properties Holdings, LLC) shall agree to take those steps that may be necessary or advisable with respect to Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively “CES”) to ensure that the chapter 11 cases or a restructuring consummated thereby shall not impair, modify, or affect in any adverse way under the applicable agreements (i) the Company’s rights with respect to governance or administration of CES (including by amending Sections 5.5(b) with respect to any payment defaults arising from commencement of the chapter 11 cases, 5.6 and 7.12 of that certain Amended Limited Liability Company Agreement of Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC dated as of May 20, 2014 (as the same may have been amended from time to time), (ii) the Company’s rights with respect to that certain Omnibus License and Enterprise Services Agreement dated as of May 20, 2014 (as the same may have been amended from time to time) (including by amending Section 16.4 thereof), (iii) the Company’s rights with respect to any or all intellectual property or other business arrangements by and among the Company and CES, whether pursuant to section 365(c) of the Bankruptcy Code, any change of control provisions set forth in those agreements, or other terms of such agreements and (iv) PropCo’s and OpCo’s right to use and access intellectual property and other rights in the same manner that such rights are currently used and accessed across the enterprise to the extent currently provided under the Omnibus License and Enterprise Services Agreement. In addition, such agreements shall be modified as necessary or appropriate to reflect the OpCo/PropCo structure including (i) to provide that Total Rewards and other enterprise-wide and property specific resources are allocated, and services provided, in a way that does not discriminate against PropCo, (ii) for so long as CEC or its affiliates manages the properties, CES shall ensure that, in the event CEC or its subsidiaries cease to provide the resources and services provided under such agreements to PropCo, CES shall provide such resources and services directly to PropCo on equivalent terms to or via an alternative arrangement reasonably acceptable to PropCo; provided that if CEC or its affiliates are terminated as manager under the applicable agreements other than by or with the consent of PropCo, CES shall provide such resources and services pursuant to a management agreement on substantially the same terms and conditions, notwithstanding such termination, if so elected by PropCo. In the event PropCo terminates or consents to the termination of the management relationship with CEC or its affiliates, for so long as the transition period under the applicable management agreement(s) continues, PropCo shall continue to have access to such resources and services on no less favorable terms. The modified documents shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Requisite Consenting Creditors. Furthermore, CES shall at the request of the REIT Board of Directors have meetings or conference calls once a quarter with a designee of the REIT Board of Directors to discuss, and consult on, the strategic and financial business plans, budgeting, including proposed capital expenditures and other topics as reasonably requested by the REIT Board of Directors. The REIT shall also have audit and information rights.

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Samples: Agreement (CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT Corp)

The REIT and Equity Securities. REIT The Company shall restructure itself upon consummation of the Restructuring as a separate operating company (“OpCo”), and property company (“PropCo”). Pursuant to the Restructuring a real estate investment trust (the “REIT”) will be formed to own and control the general partner of PropCo (“PropCo GP”) and to hold PropCo New LP Interests. 9 For tax efficiency or other purposes, the cash consideration to be paid to First Lien Noteholders through the exercise of either the Put Options or the Equity Rights may flow through the Company to the First Lien Noteholders as part of their recovery under the Plan as direct payments of cash, rather than be paid in respect of the receipt of stock or CPLV Mezzanine Debt or be paid directly by the Backstop Parties and/or the Right Participants. The Company and CEC shall consult with the First Lien Professionals in respect of the preceding and, if the decision could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the recovery of the First Lien Noteholders (in form, value, or otherwise as determined by the Requisite Consenting Creditors), it shall be subject to the reasonable consent of the Requisite Consenting Creditors. The separation of the Company into OpCo, PropCo and the REIT (the “Separation Structure”) will be accomplished through either (a) the tax free contribution of PropCo assets to the REIT in a tax-free reorganization qualifying under Section 368(a)(1)(G) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) (such structure, the “Spin”), provided however, that in lieu of the Spin, the separation will may be accomplished accomplished, at the election of the Company and CEC, by (b) a tax-free contribution of PropCo assets to the PropCo partnership in a transaction qualifying under section 721 of the Code (the “UPREIT Structure”) if (i) the Company is unable to receive a favorable private letter ruling from the IRS (the “Spin Ruling”) or a “should” level opinion of counsel (the “Spin Opinion”), concluding, in either case, based on facts, customary representations (and certain customary assumptions, in the case of a Spin Opinion) set forth or described in the Spin Ruling or Spin Opinion, that the Spin qualifies under Section 368(a)(1)(G) of the Code, (ii) at the election of the Requisite Consenting Creditors if the Estimated REIT E&P (as defined below) exceeds $1.3 billion or (iii) at the election of the Company and CEC, with the consent of the Requisite Consenting Creditors, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. In either event, (x) the distribution of the new equity and debt will be made in a manner that will not generate taxable income to the Company other than cancellation of indebtedness income, and (y) the Company and CEC shall regularly consult and coordinate with the First Lien Professionals on the Separation Structure and all decisions that may materially affect the tax consequences thereof to the First Lien Noteholders. No later than 50 days prior to the deadline for voting on the Plan, the Company will deliver to the Consenting Creditors its reasonable estimate of the earnings and profits of the REIT (i) as of, and assuming an effective date of the Plan on, December 31, 2015, (ii) calculated using the implied equity values in this term sheet and valuing all new debt at par, and (iii) computed as if all of the PropCo New LP Interests other than the PropCo Preferred Equity are held through the REIT (the “Estimated REIT E&P”), together with supporting work papers. The Consenting Creditors shall have 20 days to review the Company’s calculation of the Estimated REIT E&P and provide any proposed revisions to the Company, and the Company and the Consenting Creditors agree to negotiate in good faith such proposed revisions and to attempt to resolve any differences between the parties within 10 days of the receipt of such proposed revisions. In the event the parties reach agreement as to the amount of the Estimated REIT E&P such Estimated REIT E&P shall be final and binding as among the Company and the Consenting Creditors for purposes of the preceding paragraph. In the event the parties do not reach agreement on the amount of the Estimated REIT E&P, then the determination of the Estimated REIT E&P shall be made by an independent accounting firm mutually acceptable to the Company and the Consenting Creditors. Equity Securities The common equity securities to be issued will consist of new shares of common stock (a) of the REIT (such stock, the “REIT New Common Stock”) and (b) of OpCo (such stock, the “OpCo New Common Stock”). Such securities will be freely transferable to the extent provided under Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Boards of Directors of CEOC, OpCo and the REIT shall each use its reasonable best efforts to have the OpCo New Common Stock, if more than 30% of the OpCo New Common Stock is owned by the First Lien Noteholders and Non-First Lien Noteholders (the “Non-CEC Holders”), and the REIT New Common Stock, respectively, (a) registered under US securities laws and (b) listed on a nationally recognized exchange, as soon as practicable subject to meeting applicable listing requirements following the effective date of the Plan. A registration statement covering the REIT Common Stock (and if applicable, a registration statement covering the OpCo New Common Stock) shall be filed as soon as practicable following the effective date of the Plan and in any event within 75 days thereafter. The Board of Directors of CEOC shall consult with First Lien Professionals on the form and substance of the registration statement(s). The parties shall enter into a customary registration rights agreement providing for among other things a re-sale registration statement for any First Lien Noteholder that cannot freely transfer its equity pursuant to Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code and keeping any registration statements that do not automatically incorporate SEC filings by reference up to date. In order to meet the requirement that a REIT have at least 100 shareholders, the REIT will have the right to issue, for cash, up to $125,000 of non-voting preferred stock (125 shares, $1,000 liquidation preference and approximately 12% dividend). Contribution by CEOC of Properties to PropCo If the UPREIT Structure is used, at least 5% of the PropCo New LP Interests purchased by CEC under the Put Options (on a fully diluted basis) shall be deemed as CEOC’s on account of its contribution of real estate into PropCo. In such case, CEOC shall have the option to participate in future issuances, or purchase additional equity from PropCo at FMV if participation is not feasible, to maintain its percentage ownership interest in PropCo at 5% if it would otherwise decrease below that threshold. Services JV Each of the Company and CEC (including through Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC and Caesars Growth Properties Holdings, LLC) shall agree to take those steps that may be necessary or advisable with respect to Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively “CES”) to ensure that the chapter 11 cases or a restructuring consummated thereby shall not impair, modify, or affect in any adverse way under the applicable agreements (i) the Company’s rights with respect to governance or administration of CES (including by amending Sections 5.5(b) with respect to any payment defaults arising from commencement of the chapter 11 cases, 5.6 and 7.12 of that certain Amended Limited Liability Company Agreement of Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC dated as of May 20, 2014 (as the same may have been amended from time to time), (ii) the Company’s rights with respect to that certain Omnibus License and Enterprise Services Agreement dated as of May 20, 2014 (as the same may have been amended from time to time) (including by amending Section 16.4 thereof), (iii) the Company’s rights with respect to any or all intellectual property or other business arrangements by and among the Company and CES, whether pursuant to section 365(c) of the Bankruptcy Code, any change of control provisions set forth in those agreements, or other terms of such agreements and (iv) PropCo’s and OpCo’s right to use and access intellectual property and other rights in the same manner that such rights are currently used and accessed across the enterprise to the extent currently provided under the Omnibus License and Enterprise Services Agreement. In addition, such agreements shall be modified as necessary or appropriate to reflect the OpCo/PropCo structure including (i) to provide that Total Rewards and other enterprise-wide and property specific resources are allocated, and services provided, in a way that does not discriminate against PropCo, (ii) for so long as CEC or its affiliates manages the properties, CES shall ensure that, in the event CEC or its subsidiaries cease to provide the resources and services provided under such agreements to PropCo, CES shall provide such resources and services directly to PropCo on equivalent terms to or via an alternative arrangement reasonably acceptable to PropCo; provided that if CEC or its affiliates are terminated as manager under the applicable agreements other than by or with the consent of PropCo, CES shall provide such resources and services pursuant to a management agreement on substantially the same terms and conditions, notwithstanding such termination, if so elected by PropCo. In the event PropCo terminates or consents to the termination of the management relationship with CEC or its affiliates, for so long as the transition period under the applicable management agreement(s) continues, PropCo shall continue to have access to such resources and services on no less favorable terms. The modified documents shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Requisite Consenting Creditors. Furthermore, CES shall at the request of the REIT Board of Directors have meetings or conference calls once a quarter with a designee of the REIT Board of Directors to discuss, and consult on, the strategic and financial business plans, budgeting, including proposed capital expenditures and other topics as reasonably requested by the REIT Board of Directors. The REIT shall also have audit and information rights.

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Samples: Agreement (Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc.)

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The REIT and Equity Securities. REIT The Company shall restructure itself upon consummation of the Restructuring as a separate operating company (“OpCo”), and property company (“PropCo”). Pursuant to the Restructuring a real estate investment trust (the “REIT”) will be formed to own and control the general partner of PropCo (“PropCo GP”) and to hold PropCo New LP Interests. 9 For tax efficiency or other purposes, the cash consideration to be paid to First Lien Noteholders through the exercise of either the Put Options or the Equity Rights may flow through the Company to the First Lien Noteholders as part of their recovery under the Plan as direct payments of cash, rather than be paid in respect of the receipt of stock or CPLV Mezzanine Debt or be paid directly by the Backstop Parties and/or the Right Participants. The Company and CEC shall consult with the First Lien Professionals in respect of the preceding and, if the decision could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the recovery of the First Lien Noteholders (in form, value, or otherwise as determined by the Requisite Consenting Creditors), it shall be subject to the reasonable consent of the Requisite Consenting Creditors. The separation of the Company into OpCo, PropCo and the REIT (the “Separation Structure”) will be accomplished through either (a) the tax free contribution of PropCo assets to the REIT in a tax-free reorganization qualifying under Section 368(a)(1)(G) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) (such structure, the “Spin”), provided however, that in lieu of the Spin, the separation will be accomplished by (b) a tax-free contribution of PropCo assets to the PropCo partnership in a transaction qualifying under section 721 of the Code (the “UPREIT Structure”) if (i) the Company is unable to receive a favorable private letter ruling from the IRS (the “Spin Ruling”) or a “should” level opinion of counsel (the “Spin Opinion”), concluding, in either case, based on facts, customary representations (and certain customary assumptions, in the case of a Spin Opinion) set forth or described in the Spin Ruling or Spin Opinion, that the Spin qualifies under Section 368(a)(1)(G) of the Code, (ii) at the election of the Requisite Consenting Creditors if the Estimated REIT E&P (as defined below) reasonably be expected to adversely affect the recovery of the First Lien Noteholders (in form, value, or otherwise as determined by the Requisite Consenting Creditors), it shall be subject to the reasonable consent of the Requisite Consenting Creditors. exceeds $1.3 1.6 billion (and after consultation with the Consenting Bank Creditors) or (iii) at the election of the Company and CEC, with the consent of the Requisite Consenting Creditors, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. In either event, (x) the distribution of the new equity and debt will be made in a manner that will not generate taxable income to the Company other than cancellation of indebtedness income, and (y) the Company and CEC shall regularly consult and coordinate with the First Xxxx Xxxx Professionals and First Lien Bank Professionals on the Separation Structure and all decisions that may materially affect the tax consequences thereof to the First Lien NoteholdersNoteholders and First Lien Bank Lenders. No later than 50 days prior to the deadline for voting on the Plan, the Company will deliver to the Consenting Creditors its reasonable estimate of the earnings and profits of the REIT (i) as of, and assuming an effective date of the Plan onon June 30, December 31, 20152016, (ii) calculated using the implied equity values in this term sheet and valuing all new debt at par, treating all First Lien Bank Lenders as electing to be Settling First Lien Bank Lenders (except to the extent, as of the date of the delivery of the estimate, any First Lien Bank Lenders have elected otherwise or are no longer eligible to so elect in accordance with the terms of the RSAs), and treating all payments made to any creditors of the Company in accordance with the RSAs (or any other agreement entered into prior to the delivery of the estimate) as reducing earnings and profits and (iii) computed as if all of the PropCo New LP Interests other than the PropCo Preferred Equity are held through the REIT (the “Estimated REIT E&P”), together with supporting work papers. The Consenting Creditors shall have 20 days to review the Company’s calculation of the Estimated REIT E&P and provide any proposed revisions to the Company, and the Company and the Consenting Creditors agree to negotiate in good faith (and consult with the Consenting Bank Creditors) such proposed revisions and to attempt to resolve any differences between the parties within 10 days of the receipt of such proposed revisions. In the event the parties reach agreement as to the amount of the Estimated REIT E&P such Estimated REIT E&P shall be final and binding as among the Company and the Consenting Creditors for purposes of the preceding paragraph. In the event the parties do not reach agreement on the amount of the Estimated REIT E&P, then the determination of the Estimated REIT E&P shall be made by an independent accounting firm mutually acceptable to the Company and the Consenting Creditors (after consultation with the Consenting Bank Creditors). The Company, CEC and the Consenting Creditors shall cooperate in good faith to effectuate the Restructuring in a manner that will (1) minimize the amount of the earnings and profits of Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Inc. (and any other subsidiaries of CEOC with separate return limitation years) that will be included in the earnings and profits of the REIT and (2) if so requested by the Requisite Consenting Creditors, use cash otherwise payable to First Lien Noteholders in respect of their claims to pay a portion of the “purging dividend” payable by the REIT to such First Lien Noteholders with respect to their REIT New Common Stock, in both cases consistent with the terms of the RSAs. Equity Securities The common equity securities to be issued will consist of new shares of common stock (a) of the REIT (such stock, the “REIT New Common Stock”) and (b) of OpCo (such stock, the “OpCo New Common Stock”). Such securities will be freely transferable to the extent provided under Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Boards of Directors of CEOC, OpCo and the REIT shall each use its reasonable best efforts to have the OpCo New Common Stock, if more than 30% of the OpCo New Common Stock is owned by the First Lien Noteholders and Non-First Lien Noteholders (the “Non-CEC Holders”), and the REIT New Common Stock, respectively, (a) registered under US securities laws and (b) listed on a nationally recognized exchange, as soon as practicable subject to meeting applicable listing requirements following the effective date of the Plan. A registration statement covering the REIT Common Stock (and if applicable, a registration statement covering the OpCo New Common Stock) shall be filed as soon as practicable following the effective date Effective Date of the Plan and in any event within 75 days thereafter. The Board of Directors of CEOC shall consult with First Xxxx Xxxx Professionals and First Lien Bank Professionals on the form and substance of the registration statement(s). The applicable parties shall enter into a customary registration rights agreement providing for among other things a re-sale registration statement for any First Lien Noteholder that cannot freely transfer its equity pursuant to Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code and keeping any registration statements that do not automatically incorporate SEC filings by reference up to date. In order to meet the requirement that a REIT have at least 100 shareholders, the REIT will have the right to issue, for cash, up to $125,000 of non-voting preferred stock (125 shares, $1,000 liquidation preference and approximately 12% dividend). Contribution by CEOC of Properties to PropCo If the UPREIT Structure is used, at least 5% of the PropCo New LP Interests purchased by CEC under the Put Options (on a fully diluted basis) shall be deemed as CEOC’s on account of its contribution of real estate into PropCo. In such case, CEOC shall have the option to participate in future issuances, or purchase additional equity from PropCo at FMV if participation is not feasible, to maintain its percentage ownership interest in PropCo at 5% if it would otherwise decrease below that threshold. Services JV Each of the Company and CEC (including through Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC and Caesars Growth Properties Holdings, LLC) shall agree to take those steps that may be necessary or advisable with respect to Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively “CES”) to ensure that the chapter 11 cases or a restructuring consummated thereby shall not impair, modify, or affect in any adverse way under the applicable agreements (i) the Company’s rights with respect to governance or administration of CES (including by amending Sections 5.5(b) with respect to any payment defaults arising from commencement of the chapter 11 cases, 5.6 and 7.12 of that certain Amended Limited Liability Company Agreement of Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC dated as of May 20, 2014 (as the same may have been amended from time to time), (ii) the Company’s rights with respect to that certain Omnibus License and Enterprise Services Agreement dated as of May 20, 2014 (as the same may have been amended from time to time) (including by amending Section 16.4 thereof), (iii) the Company’s rights with respect to any or all intellectual property or other business arrangements by and among the Company and CES, whether pursuant to section 365(c) of the Bankruptcy Code, any change of control provisions set forth in those agreements, or other terms of such agreements and (iv) PropCo’s and OpCo’s right to use and access intellectual property and other rights in the same manner that such rights are currently used and accessed across the enterprise to the extent currently provided under the Omnibus License and Enterprise Services Agreement. In addition, such agreements shall be modified as necessary or appropriate to reflect the OpCo/PropCo structure including (i) to provide that Total Rewards and other enterprise-wide and property specific resources are allocated, and services provided, in a way that does not discriminate against PropCo, (ii) for so long as CEC or its affiliates manages the properties, CES shall ensure that, in the event CEC or its subsidiaries cease to provide the resources and services provided under such agreements to PropCo, CES shall provide such resources and services directly to PropCo on equivalent terms to or via an alternative arrangement reasonably acceptable to PropCo; provided that if CEC or its affiliates are terminated as manager under the applicable agreements other than by or with the consent of PropCo, CES shall provide such resources and services pursuant to a management agreement on substantially the same terms and conditions, notwithstanding such termination, if so elected by PropCo. In the event PropCo terminates or consents to the termination of the management relationship with CEC or its affiliates, for so long as the transition period under the applicable management agreement(s) continues, PropCo shall continue to have access to such resources and services on no less favorable terms. The modified documents shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Requisite Consenting Creditors (after consultation with the Consenting Bank Creditors). Furthermore, CES shall at the request of the REIT Board of Directors have meetings or conference calls once a quarter with a designee of the REIT Board of Directors to discuss, and consult on, the strategic and financial business plans, budgeting, including proposed capital expenditures and other topics as reasonably requested by the REIT Board of Directors. The REIT shall also have audit and information rights.

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Samples: Guaranty and Pledge Agreement (CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT Corp)

The REIT and Equity Securities. REIT The Company shall restructure itself upon consummation of the Restructuring as a separate operating company (“OpCo”), and property company (“PropCo”). Pursuant to the Restructuring a real estate investment trust (the “REIT”) will be formed to own and control the general partner of PropCo (“PropCo GP”) and to hold PropCo New LP Interests. 9 For tax efficiency or other purposes, the cash consideration to be paid to First Lien Noteholders through the exercise of either the Put Options or the Equity Rights may flow through the Company to the First Lien Noteholders as part of their recovery under the Plan as direct payments of cash, rather than be paid in respect of the receipt of stock or CPLV Mezzanine Debt or be paid directly by the Backstop Parties and/or the Right Participants. The Company and CEC shall consult with the First Lien Professionals in respect of the preceding and, if the decision could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the recovery of the First Lien Noteholders (in form, value, or otherwise as determined by the Requisite Consenting Creditors), it shall be subject to the reasonable consent of the Requisite Consenting Creditors. The separation of the Company into OpCo, PropCo and the REIT (the “Separation Structure”) will be accomplished through either (a) the tax free contribution of PropCo assets to the REIT in a tax-free reorganization qualifying under Section 368(a)(1)(G) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) (such structure, the “Spin”), provided however, that in lieu of the Spin, the separation will be accomplished by (b) a tax-free contribution of PropCo assets to the PropCo partnership in a transaction qualifying under section 721 of the Code (the “UPREIT Structure”) if (i) the Company is unable to receive a favorable private letter ruling from the IRS (the “Spin Ruling”) or a “should” level opinion of counsel (the “Spin Opinion”), concluding, in either case, based on facts, customary representations (and certain customary assumptions, in the case of a Spin Opinion) set forth or described in the Spin Ruling or Spin Opinion, that the Spin qualifies under Section 368(a)(1)(G) of the Code, (ii) at the election of the Requisite Consenting Bond Creditors if the Estimated REIT E&P (as defined below) exceeds $1.3 1.6 billion (and after consultation with the Consenting Bank Creditors) or (iii) at the election of the Company and CEC, with the consent of the Requisite Consenting Creditors, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. In either event, (x) the distribution of the new equity and debt will be made in a manner that will not generate taxable income to the Company other than cancellation of indebtedness income, and (y) the Company and CEC shall regularly consult and coordinate with the First Xxxx Xxxx Professionals and First Lien Bank Professionals on the Separation Structure and all decisions that may materially affect the tax consequences thereof to the First Lien NoteholdersNoteholders and First Lien Bank Lenders. No later than 50 days prior to the deadline for voting on the Plan, the Company will deliver to the Consenting Creditors its reasonable estimate of the earnings and profits of the REIT (i) as of, and assuming an effective date of the Plan onon June 30, December 31, 20152016, (ii) calculated using the implied equity values in this term sheet and valuing all new debt at par, treating all First Lien Bank Lenders as electing to be Settling First Lien Bank Lenders (except to the extent, as of the date of the delivery of the estimate, any First Lien Bank Lenders have elected otherwise or are no longer eligible to so elect in accordance with the terms of the RSAs), treating all payments made to any creditors of the Company in accordance with the RSAs (or any other agreement entered into prior to the delivery of the estimate) as reducing earnings and profits and (iii) computed as if all of the PropCo New LP Interests other than the PropCo Preferred Equity are held through the REIT (the “Estimated REIT E&P”), together with supporting work papers. The Consenting Creditors shall have 20 days to review the Company’s calculation of the Estimated REIT E&P and provide any proposed revisions to the Company, and the Company and the Consenting Bond Creditors agree to negotiate in good faith (and consult with the Consenting Bank Lenders) such proposed revisions and to attempt to resolve any differences between the parties within 10 days of the receipt of such proposed revisions. In the event the parties reach agreement as to the amount of the Estimated REIT E&P such Estimated REIT E&P shall be final and binding as among the Company and the Consenting Creditors for purposes of the preceding paragraph. In the event the parties do not reach agreement on the amount of the Estimated REIT E&P, then the determination of the Estimated REIT E&P shall be made by an independent accounting firm mutually acceptable to the Company and the Consenting Bond Creditors (after consultation with the Consenting Bank Creditors). The Company, CEC and the Consenting Creditors shall cooperate in good faith to effectuate the Restructuring in a manner that will (1) minimize the amount of the earnings and profits of Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Inc. (and any other subsidiaries of CEOC with separate return limitation years) that will be included in the earnings and profits of the REIT and (2) if so requested by the Requisite Consenting Bond Creditors, use cash otherwise payable to First Lien Noteholders in respect of their claims to pay a portion of the “purging dividend” payable by the REIT to such First Lien Noteholders with respect to their REIT New Common Stock, in both cases consistent with the terms of the RSAs. Equity Securities The common equity securities to be issued will consist of new shares of common stock (a) of the REIT (such stock, the “REIT New Common Stock”) and (b) of OpCo (such stock, the “OpCo New Common Stock”). Such securities will be freely transferable to the extent provided under Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Boards of Directors of CEOC, OpCo and the REIT shall each use its reasonable best efforts to have the OpCo New Common Stock, if more than 30% of the OpCo New Common Stock is owned by the First Lien Noteholders and Non-First Lien Noteholders (the “Non-CEC Holders”), and the REIT New Common Stock, respectively, (a) registered under US securities laws and (b) listed on a nationally recognized exchange, as soon as practicable subject to meeting applicable listing requirements following the effective date of the Plan. A registration statement covering the REIT Common Stock (and if applicable, a registration statement covering the OpCo New Common Stock) shall be filed as soon as practicable following the effective date Effective Date of the Plan and in any event within 75 days thereafter. The Board of Directors of CEOC shall consult with First Xxxx Xxxx Professionals and First Lien Bank Professionals on the form and substance of the registration statement(s). The applicable parties shall enter into a customary registration rights agreement providing for among other things a re-sale registration statement for any First Lien Noteholder that cannot freely transfer its equity pursuant to Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code and keeping any registration statements that do not automatically incorporate SEC filings by reference up to date. In order to meet the requirement that a REIT have at least 100 shareholders, the REIT will have the right to issue, for cash, up to $125,000 of non-voting preferred stock (125 shares, $1,000 liquidation preference and approximately 12% dividend). Contribution by CEOC of Properties to PropCo If the UPREIT Structure is used, at least 5% of the PropCo New LP Interests purchased by CEC under the Put Options (on a fully diluted basis) shall be deemed as CEOC’s on account of its contribution of real estate into PropCo. In such case, CEOC shall have the option to participate in future issuances, or purchase additional equity from PropCo at FMV if participation is not feasible, to maintain its percentage ownership interest in PropCo at 5% if it would otherwise decrease below that threshold. Services JV Each of the Company and CEC (including through Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC and Caesars Growth Properties Holdings, LLC) shall agree to take those steps that may be necessary or advisable with respect to Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively “CES”) to ensure that the chapter 11 cases or a restructuring consummated thereby shall not impair, modify, or affect in any adverse way under the applicable agreements (i) the Company’s rights with respect to governance or administration of CES (including by amending Sections 5.5(b) with respect to any payment defaults arising from commencement of the chapter 11 cases, 5.6 and 7.12 of that certain Amended Limited Liability Company Agreement of Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC dated as of May 20, 2014 (as the same may have been amended from time to time), (ii) the Company’s rights with respect to that certain Omnibus License and Enterprise Services Agreement dated as of May 20, 2014 (as the same may have been amended from time to time) (including by amending Section 16.4 thereof), (iii) the Company’s rights with respect to any or all intellectual property or other business arrangements by and among the Company and CES, whether pursuant to section 365(c) of the Bankruptcy Code, any change of control provisions set forth in those agreements, or other terms of such agreements and (iv) PropCo’s and OpCo’s right to use and access intellectual property and other rights in the same manner that such rights are currently used and accessed across the enterprise to the extent currently provided under the Omnibus License and Enterprise Services Agreement. In addition, such agreements shall be modified as necessary or appropriate to reflect the OpCo/PropCo structure including (i) to provide that Total Rewards and other enterprise-wide and property specific resources are allocated, and services provided, in a way that does not discriminate against PropCo, (ii) for so long as CEC or its affiliates manages the properties, CES shall ensure that, in the event CEC or its subsidiaries cease to provide the resources and services provided under such agreements to PropCo, CES shall provide such resources and services directly to PropCo on equivalent terms to or via an alternative arrangement reasonably acceptable to PropCo; provided that if CEC or its affiliates are terminated as manager under the applicable agreements other than by or with the consent of PropCo, CES shall provide such resources and services pursuant to a management agreement on substantially the same terms and conditions, notwithstanding such termination, if so elected by PropCo. In the event PropCo terminates or consents to the termination of the management relationship with CEC or its affiliates, for so long as the transition period under the applicable management agreement(s) continues, PropCo shall continue to have access to such resources and services on no less favorable terms. The modified documents shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Requisite Consenting Bond Creditors (after consultation with the Consenting Bank Creditors). Furthermore, CES shall at the request of the REIT Board of Directors have meetings or conference calls once a quarter with a designee of the REIT Board of Directors to discuss, and consult on, the strategic and financial business plans, budgeting, including proposed capital expenditures and other topics as reasonably requested by the REIT Board of Directors. The REIT shall also have audit and information rights.

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Samples: Agreement (CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT Corp)

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