AMENDMENT TO
Exhibit 99.15
AMENDMENT TO
This Amendment to Stockholders’ Agreement (this “Amendment”) is made and entered into as of May 24, 2019 by and among U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), and the individuals and entities listed on Appendix A hereto (the “Initial Stockholders”).
RECITALS
The Company and the Initial Stockholders are parties to the Stockholders’ Agreement dated as of June 13, 2018 (the “Stockholders’ Agreement”).
Pursuant to Section 4.7 of the Stockholders’ Agreement, the Company and the Initial Stockholders desire to amend the Stockholders’ Agreement as provided herein.
AGREEMENT
1. Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used in this Amendment but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Stockholders’ Agreement.
2. Amendment of Section 1.1(h)(iv). Section 1.1(h)(iv) of the Stockholders’ Agreement (description of Permitted Transferees) shall be amended by deleting that subsection in its entirety and substituting the following in its place, reading in its entirety as follows:
(iv) in the case of any Stockholder that is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or other entity: (A) any stockholder, member, or partner thereof (an “Equity Holder”), or (B) any Person who would be a Permitted Transferee of such Equity Holder under the provisions of subsections (ii), (iii), and (iv) hereof if the term “Equity Holder” were substituted for the term “Stockholder” as that term is used therein.
3. Amendment of Section 1.1(i). Section 1.1(i) of the Stockholders’ Agreement (definition of Person) shall be amended by deleting that subsection in its entirety and substituting the following in its place, reading in its entirety as follows:
(i) “Person” shall mean any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, trust, or other entity, and shall include any successor (by merger or otherwise) of such entity.
4. Amendment of Section 1.1(o). Section 1.1(o) of the Stockholders’ Agreement (the definition of “Transfer”) shall be amended by deleting that subsection in its entirety and substituting the following in its place, reading in its entirety as follows:
(o) “Transfer” means any direct or indirect transfer, sale, assignment, donation, gift, or other disposal or attempted disposal of all or any portion of a security or any interest or rights in a security, with or without consideration and whether voluntarily or involuntarily or by operation of law, but shall not include (i) a pledge, hypothecation, or collateral assignment of, or grant of a security interest in, Restricted Shares or any interest or rights therein as security or collateral for a bona fide loan or other obligation (collectively, a “Pledge”) or entering into a hedging transaction with respect to Restricted Shares or any interest or rights therein (collectively, a “Hedging Transaction”), (ii) the transfer or conversion of ownership of Restricted Shares or any interests or rights therein to a lender or other beneficiary of the Pledge following a default under the loan or other obligation secured by the Pledge, or foreclosure or settlement with respect to Restricted Shares or any interests or rights therein pursuant to a Hedging Transaction.
5. Amendment of Section 2.1(b). Section 2.1(b) of the Stockholders’ Agreement shall be amended by deleting that subsection in its entirety and substituting the following in its place, reading in its entirety as follows:
(b) to the public, through a broker, dealer, or market maker, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 144 adopted under the Securities Act or other available exemption from registration;
6. Other Restrictions and Policies. Notwithstanding any provision of this Amendment or the other provisions of the Stockholders’ Agreement, a Stockholder remains subject to any transfer restrictions, processes, or approval or waiver requirements that may exist from time to time under any xxxxxxx xxxxxxx, anti-hedging, anti-pledging or other restrictive policy of the Company, and under the Company’s articles of incorporation, as amended, in each case to the extent applicable to such Stockholder.
7. Counterparts. This Amendment may be signed in multiple counterparts. Each counterpart will be considered an original instrument, but all of them in the aggregate will constitute one agreement. Facsimile signatures delivered by telecopy or other electronic means will be given effect for purposes of the signature page of this Amendment.
8. Binding Effect. This Amendment shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the successors, permitted assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators of the parties hereto.
9. Governing Law. This Amendment will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the state of Tennessee (without considering Tennessee choice of law provisions).
10. Miscellaneous. Except as modified by this Amendment, all of the terms and conditions of the Stockholders’ Agreement remain in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between any term or provision of the Stockholders’ Agreement and this Amendment, the terms and provisions of this Amendment shall control.
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In Witness Whereof, the undersigned have executed this Amendment to Stockholders’ Agreement as of the date set forth in the first paragraph hereof.
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U.S. XPRESS ENTERPRISES, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Leigh Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |
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Name:
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Leigh Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Title:
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Corporate General Counsel
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XXXX X. XXXX
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By:
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/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx | |
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Name:
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Xxxx X. Xxxx (individually)
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XXXX XXXXX XXXXX 2012 IRREVOCABLE TRUST FBO XXXX X. XXXX
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By:
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/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx | |
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Name:
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Xxxx X. Xxxx
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Title:
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Trustee
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XXXXX FAMILY PARTNERS, L.P.
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/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx | |
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Name:
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Xxxx X. Xxxx
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Title:
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Managing General Partner
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XXXXXXX XXXXX NON-GST MARTIAL TRUST
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/s/ Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx | |
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Name:
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Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx
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Title:
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Trustee
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XXXXXXX XXXXX GST MARTIAL TRUST
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/s/ Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx | |
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Name:
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Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx
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Title:
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Trustee
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[Signature Page to Amendment to Stockholders' Agreement]
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XXXXXXX XXXXX GST TENNESSEE GAP TRUST
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/s/ Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx | |
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Name:
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XXXX XXXXX XXXXX
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Title:
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Trustee
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XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
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/s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx | |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx (individually)
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XXXX XXXXX XXXXX 2012 IRREVOCABLE TRUST FBO XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
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/s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx | |
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Name:
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx
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Title:
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Trustee
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XXXX XXXXX XXXXX 2012 IRREVOCABLE TRUST FBO XXXXX X. XXXX
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/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxx | |
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Name:
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Xxxxx X. Xxxx
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Title:
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Trustee
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XXX X. XXXXXX
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/s/ Xxx X. Xxxxxx | |
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Name:
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Xxx X. Xxxxxx (individually)
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[Signature Page to Amendment to Stockholders' Agreement]
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XXXXXX FAMILY ENTERPRISES, LLC
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/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx | |
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Name:
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title:
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Member
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XXXXXXX X. XXXXXX
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/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx | |
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Name:
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx (individually)
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IRREVOCABLE TRUST FBO XXXXXXX X. XXXXXX
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/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx | |
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Name:
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title:
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Trustee
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XXX XXXXXX FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx | |
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Name:
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title:
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Managing General Partner
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IRREVOCABLE TRUST FBO XXXXXXX X. XXXXXX
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By:
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/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx | |
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Name:
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title:
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Trustee
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IRREVOCABLE TRUST FBO XXXXXXXXXXX X. XXXXXX
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By:
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/s/ Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx | |
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Name:
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Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title:
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Trustee
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[Signature Page to Amendment to Stockholders' Agreement]
Appendix A
Initial Stockholders
Xxxx X. Xxxx
Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx 2012 Irrevocable Trust FBO Xxxx X. Xxxx
Xxxxx Family Partners, L.P.
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Non-GST Marital Trust
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx GST Marital Trust
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx GST Tennessee Gap Trust
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx 2012 Irrevocable Trust FBO Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx,
Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx 2012 Irrevocable Trust FBO Xxxxx X. Xxxx
Xxx X. Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx Family Enterprises, LLC
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Xxx X. Xxxxxx 2008 Irrevocable Trust FBO Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxxxx Family Limited Partnership
Xxx X. Xxxxxx 2008 Irrevocable Trust FBO Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Xxx X. Xxxxxx 2008 Irrevocable Trust FBO Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
