AMENDED AND RESTATED OMNIBUS AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT 10.14
AMENDED AND RESTATED
OMNIBUS AGREEMENT
OMNIBUS AGREEMENT
among
VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION
XXXXXX XX, LLC
RIVERWALK LOGISTICS, X.X.
XXXXXX L.P.
and
VALERO LOGISTICS OPERATIONS, L.P.
AMENDED AND RESTATED
OMNIBUS AGREEMENT
OMNIBUS AGREEMENT
This AMENDED AND RESTATED OMNIBUS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into
on, and effective as of, March 31, 2006 by and among Valero Energy Corporation (successor to
Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation), a Delaware corporation (“Valero Energy”), Xxxxxx
XX, LLC (f/k/a Shamrock Logistics GP, LLC), a Delaware limited liability company (“Xxxxxx
XX”), Riverwalk Logistics, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and general partner of the MLP
and the OLP (“Riverwalk”), Xxxxxx X.X. (f/k/a Shamrock Logistics, L.P.), a Delaware limited
partnership (the “MLP”), and Valero Logistics Operations (f/k/a Shamrock Logistics
Operations, L.P.), a Delaware limited partnership (the “OLP”).
RECITAL:
The parties entered into an Omnibus Agreement, dated effective April 16, 2001 (the
“Original Omnibus Agreement”). The parties desire to amend and restate the Original
Omnibus Agreement in its entirety as set forth herein to (i) reflect the changes to the names of
the parties to the agreement as a result of the merger, effective December 31, 2001, of Valero
Energy Corporation with Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation and (ii) clarify that the provisions
of Sections 2.1, 2.3 and 4.1 hereof shall apply for so long as Valero Energy or any Controlled
Valero Affiliate (as defined below) is the general partner of Riverwalk, the MLP or the OLP.
In consideration of the premises and the covenants, conditions, and agreements contained
herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I.
Definitions
Definitions
1.1 Definitions.
(a) Capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein shall have the meanings given them in
the MLP Agreement.
(b) As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the respective meanings set
forth below:
“Affiliate” shall have the meaning attributed to such term in the MLP Agreement.
“Agreement” means this Omnibus Agreement, as amended, modified, or supplemented from
time to time in accordance with the terms hereof.
“Change of Control” shall have the meaning attributed to such term in Section 2.4.
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”Claim” means any claim, lawsuit, demand, suit, inquiry made, hearing, investigation,
notice of a violation, litigation, proceeding, arbitration, or other dispute, whether civil,
criminal, administrative or otherwise.
“Closing” means April 16, 2001, the closing of the initial public offering of the MLP.
“Conflicts Committee” shall have the meaning attributed to such term in the MLP
Agreement.
”Contaminant” means any substance regulated under any Environmental Law, or any
substance defined by Environmental Law as being hazardous or toxic or as being a pollutant.
”Contract” means any agreement, contract, commitment, or other binding arrangement or
understanding, whether written or oral.
“Controlled Valero Affiliate” means any entity of which Valero Energy owns, directly or
indirectly, 20% or more of the Voting Stock.
”Environmental Laws” means any and all laws, statutes, judgments, ordinances, rules,
regulations, orders, determinations, interpretations, or guidance of any Governmental
Authority pertaining to health or the environment in effect in any and all jurisdictions in
which any Valero Energy Entity or Partnership Entity or any of their respective Affiliates
is conducting or at any time has conducted business, or where any property of any Valero
Energy Entity or Partnership Entity or any of their respective Affiliates, whether leased or
owned, is located, or where any hazardous substances generated or disposed of by any Valero
Energy Entity or Partnership Entity or any of their respective Affiliates are located. The
term “Environmental Law” includes, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 and as subsequently amended, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.; the
Resource Conversation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.; the Clean Air
Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.; and the Oil Pollution Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C.
§ 2701 et seq.
”Environmental Liabilities and Costs” means all Losses from any Claim by any Person
whether based on Contract, tort, implied or express warranty, strict liability, criminal or
civil statute, including under any Remedial Action, Environmental Law, Environmental Permit,
Environmental Lien, Order or agreement with any Governmental Authority, arising from
environmental, health or safety conditions, or the release of a Contaminant into the
environment.
”Environmental Lien” means any Lien in favor of any Governmental Authority for
Environmental Liabilities and Costs.
”Environmental Permit” shall mean any Permit, license, approval, consent or other
authorization required by or pursuant to any applicable Environmental Law.
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“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
”Formation Transactions” means (i) the contributions to the OLP of certain crude oil
pipeline and storage assets and refined product pipeline and terminalling assets pursuant to
those certain Conveyance, Assignment and Xxxx of Sale Agreements dated effective as of July
1, 2000, by and among the OLP and certain subsidiaries of Valero Energy and (ii) the
transfers of certain crude oil pipeline and storage assets and refined product pipeline and
terminalling assets and certain ownership interests in Xxxxxx-Belview Pipeline Company,
L.L.C. to the OLP by virtue of the mergers of certain subsidiaries of Valero Energy with
and into the OLP effective as of July 1, 2000.
”Governmental Authority” shall mean (a) the United States of America, (b) any state,
county, municipality, or other governmental subdivision within the United States of America,
and (c) any court or any governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency, or
other instrumentality of the United States of America or of any state, county, municipality,
water rights, taxing, or zoning authority, or other governmental subdivision within the
United States of America.
“Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 3.2(a).
“Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 3.2(a).
“Losses” means all liabilities, losses, costs, damages (including punitive,
consequential and treble damages), penalties or expenses (including, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses and costs of investigation and litigation), and also
including any expenditures or expenses incurred to cover, remedy or rectify any such Losses.
“MLP” means Xxxxxx X.X., a Delaware limited partnership, and any successors thereto.
“MLP Agreement” means the Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership
of the MLP, and any amendments thereto and restatements thereof.
“OLP” means Valero Logistics Operations, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and any
successors thereto.
”Order” means any decree, order, injunction, rule, judgment, consent of or by a
Governmental Authority.
“Partnership Entities” means Xxxxxx XX, Riverwalk, the MLP and the OLP.
“Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company,
trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, joint stock company,
Governmental Authority or other legal entity of any kind.
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“Permits” means any licenses, permits, registrations, variances, interim permits,
permit applications, certificates, approvals or other authorizations under any Regulation
applicable to any Valero Energy Entity or Partnership Entity.
“Regulation” means any law, statute, regulation, ruling, rule, Order or Permit, of,
administered or enforced by or on behalf of any Governmental Authority, as may be amended
from time to time.
“Remedial Action” means all actions required to (a) clean up, remove, treat or in any
other way address Contaminants in the indoor or outdoor environment; (b) prevent the release
or threat of release or minimize the further release of Contaminants so they do not migrate
or endanger or threaten to endanger public health or welfare or the indoor or outdoor
environment; or (c) perform pre-remedial studies and investigations and post-remedial
monitoring and care.
“Restricted Business” has the meaning attributed to such term in Section 2.1.
“Riverwalk” means Riverwalk Logistics, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and general
partner of the MLP and OLP.
“Xxxxxx XX” means Valero Logistics GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and
general partner of Riverwalk.
“Transferred Assets” means the assets contributed or transferred to the Partnership
Entities in the Formation Transactions.
“Valero Energy” means Valero Energy Corporation.
“Valero Energy Entities” means Valero Energy and all Controlled Valero Affiliates,
other than the Partnership Entities.
“Voting Stock” means securities or membership interests of any class or series of
classes entitling the holders thereof to vote on a regular basis in the election of members
of the board of directors, board of managers or other governing body of such entity.
ARTICLE II.
Business Opportunities
Business Opportunities
2.1 Restricted Businesses. For so long as any Valero Energy Entity is the general partner of
Riverwalk, the MLP or the OLP, Valero Energy and each Valero Energy Entity is prohibited from
engaging in, whether by acquisition or otherwise, the business of transporting crude oil or refined
petroleum products (including petrochemicals) or operating crude oil storage or refined petroleum
products terminalling assets in the United States (a “Restricted Business”).
2.2 Permitted Exceptions. Notwithstanding any provision of Section 2.1, a Valero Energy Entity may pursue an
opportunity to purchase or invest in, and may ultimately purchase, own and/or operate, a Restricted
Business under any of the following circumstances:
(a) Any business retained by a Valero Energy Entity at the Closing;
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(b) Any business with a fair market value (as determined by the board of directors of Valero
Energy in good faith) of less than $10 million;
(c) Any business acquired by a Valero Energy Entity that
constitutes less than 50% of the fair market value (as determined by a
nationally recognized independent financial advisor) of a larger acquisition by
such Valero Energy Entity; provided the MLP has been offered and declined (with
the concurrence of a majority of the members of the Conflicts Committee) the
opportunity to purchase such business in accordance with the procedures set
forth in Section 2.3; or
(d) Any logistics assets newly constructed by a Valero Energy
Entity that the MLP has not elected to purchase pursuant to Section 4.1.
2.3 Procedures. For so long as any Valero Energy Entity is the general partner of Riverwalk,
the MLP or the OLP, the following procedures shall be followed with respect to any Restricted
Businesses.
(a) If a Valero Energy Entity becomes aware of an opportunity to purchase a Restricted
Business, then, as soon as practicable, such Valero Energy Entity shall notify Xxxxxx XX of such
opportunity and deliver to Xxxxxx XX all information prepared by or on behalf of such Valero Energy
Entity relating to such potential purchase. As soon as practicable but in any event within 30 days
after receipt of such notification and information, Xxxxxx XX, on behalf of the MLP, shall notify
the Valero Energy Entity that either (i) Xxxxxx XX, on behalf of the MLP, has elected, with the
approval of a majority of the members of the Conflicts Committee, not to cause the MLP to pursue
the opportunity to acquire such Restricted Business, or (ii) Xxxxxx XX, on behalf of the MLP, has
elected to cause the MLP to pursue the opportunity to acquire such Restricted Business. If, at any
time, Xxxxxx XX or its Affiliates abandons such opportunity (as evidenced in writing by Xxxxxx XX
or such Affiliates following the request of the Valero Energy Entity), the Valero Energy Entity may
pursue such opportunity. Any Restricted Business which is permitted to be purchased by an Valero
Energy Entity must be so purchased (i) within 12 months of the time the Valero Energy Entity
becomes able to pursue such acquisition in accordance with the provisions of this Section 2.3 and
(ii) on terms not materially more favorable to the Valero Energy Entity than were offered to the
MLP. If either of these conditions is not satisfied, the opportunity must be reoffered to the MLP.
(b) If a Valero Energy Entity acquires a Restricted Business as part of a larger transaction
in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.2(d), then, within 30 days after the consummation of
such purchase, such Valero Energy Entity shall notify Xxxxxx XX of such purchase and such Valero
Energy Entity shall offer the MLP the opportunity to purchase the Restricted Business constituting
a portion of such purchase and deliver to Xxxxxx XX all information prepared by or on behalf of or
in the possession of such Valero Energy Entity relating to the Restricted Business. As soon as practicable but in any event within 30 days
after receipt of such notification, Xxxxxx XX shall notify the Valero Energy Entity that either (i)
Xxxxxx XX, on behalf of the MLP, has elected, with the approval of a majority of the members of the
Conflicts Committee, not to cause the MLP to purchase such Restricted Business, in which event the
Valero Energy Entity shall be free to continue to engage in such Restricted Business and shall be
free to improve and expand such Restricted Business if necessary to maintain existing
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market share,
or (ii) Xxxxxx XX, on behalf of the MLP, has elected to cause the MLP to purchase such Restricted
Business, in which event the following procedures shall be followed:
(i) The Valero Energy Entity shall submit a good faith offer to Xxxxxx XX to sell the
Restricted Business (the “Offer”) to any member of the Partnership Group designated
by Xxxxxx XX on the terms and for the consideration stated in the Offer.
(ii) The Valero Energy Entity and Xxxxxx XX shall negotiate in good faith, for 120 days
after receipt of such Offer by Xxxxxx XX, the terms on which the Restricted Business will be
sold to the MLP. The Valero Energy Entity shall provide all information concerning the
business, operations and finances of such Restricted Business as may be reasonably requested
by Xxxxxx XX.
(A) If the Valero Energy Entity and Xxxxxx XX agree on such terms within 120
days after receipt by Xxxxxx XX of the Offer, the MLP shall purchase the Restricted
Business on such terms as soon as commercially practicable after such agreement has
been reached.
(B) If the Valero Energy Entity and Xxxxxx XX are unable to agree on the terms
of a sale during such 120-day period, the Valero Energy Entity shall attempt to sell
the Restricted Business to a Person that is not an Affiliate of the Valero Energy
Entity (a “NonAffiliate Purchaser”) within nine months of the termination of
such 120-day period. Any such sale to a NonAffiliate Purchaser must be for a
purchase price, as determined by the board of directors of Valero Energy, not less
than 95% of the purchase price last offered by the MLP.
(C) During such 120-day period the Valero Energy Entity shall be free to make
capital expenditures to maintain the Restricted Business and to improve or expand
the Restricted Business if necessary to maintain the Restricted Business’ existing
market share.
(iii) If, after the expiration of the nine-month period referred to in clause (ii)(B)
above, the Valero Energy Entity has not sold the Restricted Business to a NonAffiliate
Purchaser, it shall submit another Offer (the “Second Offer”) to Xxxxxx XX within
seven days after the expiration of such nine-month period. The Valero Energy Entity shall
provide all information concerning the business, operations and finances of such Restricted
Business as may be reasonably requested by Xxxxxx XX.
(A) If Xxxxxx XX, with the concurrence of a majority of the members of the
Conflicts Committee, elects not to cause the MLP to pursue the Second Offer, the
Valero Energy Entity shall be free to continue to engage in such Restricted
Business.
(B) If Xxxxxx XX shall elect to cause the MLP to purchase such Restricted
Business, then Xxxxxx XX and the Valero Energy Entity shall negotiate the terms of
such purchase for 60 days. If the Valero Energy Entity and Xxxxxx XX agree on such
terms within 60 days after receipt by Xxxxxx XX of the Second
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Offer, the MLP shall
purchase the Restricted Business on such terms as soon as commercially practicable
after such agreement has been reached.
(C) If during such 60-day period, no agreement has been reached between the
Valero Energy Entity and Xxxxxx XX or a member of the Partnership Group, the Valero
Energy Entity and Xxxxxx XX will engage an independent investment banking firm with
a national reputation to determine the value of the Restricted Business. Such
investment banking firm will determine the value of the Restricted Business within
30 days and furnish the Valero Energy Entity and Xxxxxx XX its opinion of such
value. The Valero Energy Entity and Xxxxxx XX shall share equally the fees and
expenses of such investment banking firm. Upon receipt of such opinion, Xxxxxx XX
will have the option, subject to the approval of a majority of the members of the
Conflicts Committee, to (A) cause the MLP to purchase the Restricted Business for an
amount equal to the value determined by such investment banking firm or (B) decline
to purchase such Restricted Business, in which event the Valero Energy Entity will
be free to continue to engage in such Restricted Business.
2.4 Change of Control. If a Change of Control of Valero Energy or each of Xxxxxx XX or
Riverwalk occurs, the provisions of this Article II shall not apply to the existing logistics
activities of any acquiring entity. A Change of Control of Valero Energy or each of Xxxxxx XX or
Riverwalk shall be deemed to have occurred upon the occurrence of one or more of the following
events: (i) any sale, lease, exchange or other transfer (in one transaction or a series of related
transactions) of all or substantially all of the assets of the Valero Energy or Xxxxxx XX to any
Person or its Affiliates, unless immediately following such sale, lease, exchange or other transfer
such assets are owned, directly or indirectly, by the Valero Energy Entities or Xxxxxx XX; (ii) the
consolidation or merger of Valero Energy or Xxxxxx XX with or into another Person pursuant to a
transaction in which the outstanding Voting Stock of Valero Energy or Xxxxxx XX is changed into or
exchanged for cash, securities or other property, other than any such transaction where (a) the
outstanding Voting Stock of Valero Energy or Xxxxxx XX is changed into or exchanged for Voting
Stock of the surviving corporation or its parent and (b) the holders of the Voting Stock of Valero
Energy or Xxxxxx XX immediately prior to such transaction own, directly or indirectly, not less
than a majority of the Voting Stock of the surviving corporation or its parent immediately after
such transaction; or (iii) a “person” or “group” (within the meaning of Sections 13(d) or 14(d)(2)
of the Exchange Act) being or becoming the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5
under the Exchange Act) of more than 50% of all Voting Stock of Valero Energy or Xxxxxx XX then
outstanding, other than in a merger or consolidation which would not constitute a Change of Control
under clause (ii) above.
2.5 Scope of Restricted Business Prohibition. Except as provided in this Article II and the MLP Agreement, Valero Energy and its
Affiliates shall be free to engage in any business activity whatsoever, including those that may be
in direct competition with any Partnership Entity.
2.6 Enforcement. The Valero Energy Entities agree and acknowledge that the Partnership Group
does not have an adequate remedy at law for the breach by the Valero Energy Entities of the
covenants and agreements set forth in this Article II, and that any breach by the Valero Energy
Entities of the covenants and agreements set forth in Article II would result in
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irreparable injury to the Partnership Group. The Valero Energy Entities further agree and acknowledge that any member
of the Partnership Group may, in addition to the other remedies which may be available to the
Partnership Group hereunder or under applicable law, file a suit in equity to enjoin the Valero
Energy Entities from such breach, and consent to the issuance of injunctive relief hereunder.
ARTICLE III.
Indemnification
Indemnification
3.1 Indemnification of Partnership Entities by Valero Energy. In addition to its
indemnification obligations under certain (i) Indemnity Agreements entered into in connection with
the mergers of certain subsidiaries of Valero Energy with and into the OLP effective as of July 1,
2000, and (ii) Conveyance, Assignment and Xxxx of Sale Agreements dated effective as of July 1,
2000, by and among the OLP and certain subsidiaries of Valero Energy, Valero Energy, on behalf of
each of its Affiliates (other than the Partnership Parties) shall indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the Partnership Entities from and against (A) any and all Losses that are caused by, arise
out of or are attributable to Environmental Liabilities and Costs related to the Transferred Assets
that arose or relate to conditions existing prior to Closing and which are discovered by the MLP
within 10 years of the Closing (excluding Environmental Liabilities and Costs to the extent such
Environmental Liabilities and Costs result from a change in law after Closing) and (B) all federal,
state and local income tax liabilities attributable to the operation of the Transferred Assets
prior to the Closing, including any such income tax liabilities of Valero Energy and its Affiliates
that may result from the consummation of the Formation Transactions.
3.2 Indemnification Procedures.
(a) As used in this Section 3.2, the term “Indemnifying Party” refers to Valero Energy in the
case of any indemnification obligation arising under Section 3.1, and the term “Indemnified Party”
refers to the Partnership Entities, as applicable, in the case of any indemnification obligation
arising under Section 3.1.
(b) If any action, suit or proceeding shall be brought against an Indemnified Party, or if the
Indemnified Party should otherwise become aware of facts giving rise to a claim for indemnification
pursuant to Section 3.1, the Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party in
writing specifying the nature of and specific basis for such claim.
(c) The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to control all aspects of the defense of (and
any counterclaims with respect to) any claims brought against the Indemnified Party that are
covered by the indemnification set forth in Section 3.1, including, without limitation, the
selection of counsel, determination of whether to appeal any decision of any court and the settling
of any such matter or any issues relating thereto; provided, however, that no such settlement shall
be entered into without the consent of the Indemnified Party unless it includes a full release of
the Indemnified Party from such matter or issues, as the case may be.
(d) The Indemnified Party agrees, at its own cost and expense, to cooperate fully with the
Indemnifying Party with respect to all aspects of the defense of any claims covered by the
indemnification set forth in Section 3.1, including, without limitation, the prompt furnishing to
the Indemnifying Party of any correspondence or other notice relating thereto that the
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Indemnified Party may receive, permitting the name(s) of the Indemnified Party to be utilized in connection
with such defense, the making available to the Indemnifying Party of any files, records or other
information of the Indemnified Party that the Indemnifying Party considers relevant to such defense
and the making available to the Indemnifying Party of any employees of the Indemnified Party;
provided, however, that in connection therewith the Indemnifying Party agrees to use reasonable
efforts to minimize the impact thereof on the operations of such Indemnified Party. In no event
shall the obligation of the Indemnified Party to cooperate with the Indemnifying Party as set forth
in the immediately preceding sentence be construed as imposing upon the Indemnified Party an
obligation to hire and pay for counsel in connection with the defense of any claims covered by the
indemnification set forth in this Article III; provided, however, that an Indemnified Party may, at
its own option, cost and expense, hire and pay for counsel in connection with any such defense.
The Indemnifying Party agrees to keep any such counsel hired by the Indemnified Party reasonably
informed as to the status of any such defense, but the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to
retain sole control over such defense.
(e) In determining the amount of any Loss for which any Indemnified Party is entitled to
indemnification under this Article III, the gross amount thereof will be reduced by any insurance
proceeds realized or to be realized by such Indemnified Party, and such correlative insurance
benefit shall be net of any insurance premium that becomes due as a result of such claim.
ARTICLE IV.
Purchase Option
Purchase Option
4.1 Purchase Option for Logistics Assets Constructed by Valero Energy in the Future. For so
long as any Valero Energy Entity is the general partner of Riverwalk, the MLP or the OLP, the
following provision shall apply to any new logistics assets constructed by any Valero Energy
Entity:
(a) If a Valero Energy Entity constructs any new logistics assets then, as soon as
practicable, such Valero Energy Entity shall notify Xxxxxx XX of the completion of such
construction and such Valero Energy Entity shall offer the MLP the opportunity to elect to
purchase, or have a subsidiary elect to purchase, the newly constructed assets by written notice
delivered to the Valero Energy Entity no later than one year from the date of notice. If Xxxxxx
XX, with the concurrence of a majority of the members of the Conflicts Committee, elects to
purchase such assets, then Xxxxxx XX and the Valero Energy Entity shall negotiate the terms of
such purchase for 60 days. If the Valero Energy Entity and Xxxxxx XX agree on such terms
within 60 days after receipt by the Valero Energy Entity of the notice of election to purchase, the
MLP shall purchase the newly constructed assets on such terms as soon as commercially practicable
after such agreement has been reached.
(b) If during such 60-day period, no agreement has been reached between the Valero Energy
Entity and Xxxxxx XX, the Xxxxxx Energy Entity and Xxxxxx XX will engage an independent investment
banking firm with a national reputation to determine the value of the newly constructed assets.
Such investment banking firm will determine the value of the newly constructed assets within 30
days and furnish the Valero Energy Entity and Xxxxxx XX its opinion of such value. The Valero
Energy Entity and Xxxxxx XX shall share equally the fees and expenses of such investment banking
firm. Upon receipt of such opinion, Xxxxxx XX will have
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the option, subject to the approval of a majority of the members of the Conflicts Committee, to (A) purchase the newly constructed assets
for an amount equal to the value determined by such investment banking firm or (B) decline to
purchase such newly constructed assets, in which event, the Valero Energy Entity will be free to
continue to own and operate such newly constructed assets.
ARTICLE V.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
5.1 Choice of Law; Submission to Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be subject to and
governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, excluding any conflicts-of-law rule or principle
that might refer the construction or interpretation of this Agreement to the laws of another state.
5.2 Notice. All notices or requests or consents provided for or permitted to be given
pursuant to this Agreement must be in writing and must be given by depositing same in the United
States mail, addressed to the Person to be notified, postpaid, and registered or certified with
return receipt requested or by delivering such notice in person or by telecopier or telegram to
such party. Notice given by personal delivery or mail shall be effective upon actual receipt.
Notice given by telegram or telecopier shall be effective upon actual receipt if received during
the recipient’s normal business hours, or at the beginning of the recipient’s next business day
after receipt if not received during the recipient’s normal business hours. All notices to be sent
to a party pursuant to this Agreement shall be sent to or made at the address set forth below such
party’s signature to this Agreement, or at such other address as such party may stipulate to the
other parties in the manner provided in this Section 5.2.
5.3 Entire Agreement; Supersedure. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the
parties relating to the matters contained herein, superseding all prior contracts or agreements,
whether oral or written, relating to the matters contained herein.
5.4 Effect of Waiver or Consent. No waiver or consent, express or implied, by any party to or
of any breach or default by any Person in the performance by such Person of its obligations
hereunder shall be deemed or construed to be a consent or waiver to or of any other breach or
default in the performance by such Person of the same or any other obligations of such Person
hereunder. Failure on the part of a party to complain of any act of any Person or to declare any
Person in default, irrespective of how long such failure continues, shall not constitute a waiver
by such party of its rights hereunder until the applicable statute of limitations period has run.
5.5 Amendment or Modification. This Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time
only by the written agreement of all the parties hereto; provided, however, that the MLP may not,
without the prior approval of a majority of the members of the Conflicts Committee, agree to any
amendment or modification of this Agreement that, in the reasonable discretion of Xxxxxx XX, will
adversely affect the holders of Common Units. Each such instrument shall be reduced to writing and
shall be designated on its face an “Amendment” or an “Addendum” to this Agreement.
5.6 Assignment. No party shall have the right to assign its rights or obligations under this
Agreement without the consent of the other parties hereto.
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5.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same
effect as if all signatory parties had signed the same document. All counterparts shall be
construed together and shall constitute one and the same instrument.
5.8 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any Person
or circumstance shall be held invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this
Agreement and the application of such provision to other Persons or circumstances shall not be
affected thereby and shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law.
5.9 Gender, Parts, Articles and Sections. Whenever the context requires, the gender of all
words used in this Agreement shall include the masculine, feminine and neuter, and the number of
all words shall include the singular and plural. All references to Article numbers and Section
numbers refer to Parts, Articles and Sections of this Agreement, unless the context otherwise
requires.
5.10 Further Assurances. In connection with this Agreement and all transactions contemplated
by this Agreement, each signatory party hereto agrees to execute and deliver such additional
documents and instruments and to perform such additional acts as may be necessary or appropriate to
effectuate, carry out and perform all of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Agreement and
all such transactions.
5.11 Withholding or Granting of Consent. Each party may, with respect to any consent or
approval that it is entitled to grant pursuant to this Agreement, grant or withhold such consent or
approval in its sole and uncontrolled discretion, with or without cause, and subject to such
conditions as it shall deem appropriate.
5.12 Laws and Regulations. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary,
no party hereto shall be required to take any act, or fail to take any act, under this Agreement if
the effect thereof would be to cause such party to be in violation of any applicable law, statute,
rule or regulation.
5.13 Negotiation of Rights of Limited Partners, Assignees, and Third Parties. The provisions
of this Agreement are enforceable solely by the parties to this Agreement, and no Limited Partner,
Assignee or other Person shall have the right, separate and apart from the MLP, to enforce any
provision of this Agreement or to compel any party to this Agreement to comply with the terms of
this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on, and effective as of, the date
first written above.
| VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION | ||
By: |
/s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXXX | |
Name: |
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | |
Title: |
Executive Vice President | |
Address for Notice: |
Xxx Xxxxxx Xxx | |
| Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000 | ||
Telecopy Number: |
(000) 000-0000 | |
| XXXXXX XX, LLC | ||
By: |
/s/ XXXXXX X. XXXXXXXXX | |
Name: |
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | |
Title: |
Chief Executive Officer | |
| and President | ||
Address for Notice: |
Xxx Xxxxxx Xxx | |
| Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000 | ||
Telecopy Number: |
(000) 000-0000 | |
| RIVERWALK LOGISTICS, L.P. | ||
By:
|
Valero Logistics GP, LLC | |
| its general partner | ||
By: |
/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | |
Name: |
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | |
Title: |
Chief Executive Officer and President | |
Address for Notice: |
Xxx Xxxxxx Xxx | |
| Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000 | ||
Telecopy Number: |
(000)000-0000 | |
| XXXXXX X.X. | ||
By:
|
Riverwalk Logistics, L.P. | |
| its general partner | ||
By:
|
Xxxxxx XX, LLC | |
| Its general partner | ||
By: |
/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | |
Name: |
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | |
Title: |
Chief Executive Officer and President | |
Address for Notice: |
Xxx Xxxxxx Xxx | |
| Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000 | ||
Telecopy Number: |
(000)000-0000 | |
| VALERO LOGISTICS OPERATIONS, L.P. | ||
By:
|
Riverwalk Logistics, L.P. | |
| its general partner | ||
By:
|
Xxxxxx XX, LLC | |
| Its general partner | ||
By: |
/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | |
Name: |
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | |
Title: |
Chief Executive Officer and President | |
Address for Notice: |
Xxx Xxxxxx Xxx | |
| Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000 | ||
Telecopy Number: |
(000)000-0000 | |
