BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
Exhibit 10.12
BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT (the "Amendment") to the Amended and Restated Master Services Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2015 (the "Agreement") among Brookfield Asset Management Inc. ("BAM"), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (the "BIP Partnership") and others is made as of the 31st day of March, 2020 by the undersigned. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Agreement.
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, the board of directors of the general partner of the BIP Partnership approved a special distribution (the "Special Distribution") of class A subordinate voting shares ("BIPC Shares") of Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation ("BIPC") to the holders of limited partnership units of the BIP Partnership ("Units") to be completed on the date hereof;
AND WHEREAS, the BIPC Shares will be structured with the intention of providing holders with an economic return equivalent to the Units, including identical distributions, and be exchangeable for Units on a one-for-one basis (subject to adjustment) (or for the cash equivalent, at the election of BIPC) in accordance with the terms of the BIPC Shares;
AND WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the Agreement in connection with the Special Distribution to reflect the addition of BIPC as a Service Recipient and make certain other amendments to the terms and conditions of the Agreement as set out herein;
NOW THEREFORE,
1. Amendments to Article 1
Section 1.1 is hereby amended by adding the following definitions:
1.1.13.1 "BIPC" has the meaning assigned thereto in the recitals;
1.1.21 "Class A Shares" means Class A shares of BIPC;
1.1.53.1 "Rights Agreement" has the meaning assigned thereto in Section 7.6.3;
Section 1.1.60 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
"Service Recipient" means the BIP Partnership, the Infrastructure Partnership, CanHoldco, US Holdco, BIP Bermuda I, BIPC and, at the option of the BIP Partnership, any entity in which any of the foregoing or any combination of the foregoing holds, directly or indirectly, all of the common equity or equivalent interests, excluding, for greater certainty, any Operating Entities;
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2. Amendments to Article 7
Article 7 is hereby amended by adding the following provision after Section 7.6.2:
7.6.3 The BIP Partnership will reimburse BAM for any and all amounts actually paid to the rights agent (i) pursuant to the Rights Agreement between BAM and Wilmington Trust, National Association, dated as of March 31, 2020 (the "Rights Agreement"), including, but not limited to, in respect of services rendered, out-of-pocket expenses, counsel fees and other disbursements incurred in the administration and execution of the Rights Agreement and the exercise and performance of the rights agent's duties thereunder, and (ii) in respect of any indemnification provided to the rights agent pursuant to the Rights Agreement.
3. Amendments to Article 8
Article 8 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
ARTICLE 8
BAM'S OBLIGATION AND CONSENT RIGHT
8.1 Provision of Services to the Service Recipients
BAM's sole obligation pursuant to this Agreement shall be to use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause its Subsidiaries (other than any member of the BIP Group) to provide Services to the Service Recipients, as applicable, in accordance with the direction of the Service Providers.
8.2 Consent to Issuance of Class A Shares
Prior to the issuance by BIPC of any Class A Shares, BIPC shall obtain the written consent of BAM, which consent shall be provided or withheld in BAM's sole discretion, provided that BAM shall deliver its written decision on whether or not to provide such consent within 10 Business Days of receiving a written request from BIPC, in respect of such issuance. BAM shall be entitled to such consent right for as long as BAM is a party to the Rights Agreement.
4. Amendments to Article 12
Article 12 is hereby amended by adding the following provision after Section 12.5.7:
12.5.7.1 if to BIPC:
Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation
Brookfield Place
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000-0000
XXX
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Attention: Secretary
Telecopier number: 000-000-0000
5. Effective Date
This Amendment shall be effective upon the date first written above.
6. Governing Law
This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
7. General
(a) Except as modified herein, all terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
(b) This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which shall be construed together as one agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the date first above written.
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BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. | ||
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Name: Xxxxx Xxxxx Title: Managing Director |
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BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P., by its general partner BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS LIMITED | ||
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/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx |
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Name: Xxxx Xxxxxx Title: Secretary |
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BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE L.P., by its managing general partner, BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P., by its general partner, BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS LIMITED | ||
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Name: Xxxx Xxxxxx Title: Secretary |
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BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE HOLDINGS (CANADA) INC. | ||
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/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxx |
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Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxx Title: Director |
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BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE US HOLDINGS I CORPORATION | ||
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/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxx |
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Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxx Title: Director |
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BIP BERMUDA HOLDINGS I LIMITED | ||
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/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx |
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Name: Xxxx Xxxxxx Title: Secretary |
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BIP BERMUDA HOLDINGS V LIMITED | ||
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Name: Xxxx Xxxxxx Title: Secretary |
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Name: Xxxxx Xxxxx Title: Vice President |
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BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP L.P., by its general partner, BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP G.P. INC. | ||
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Name: Xxxxx Xxxxx Title: Managing Director |
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BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT PRIVATE INSTITUTIONAL CAPITAL ADVISER (CANADA), L.P., by its general partner, BROOKFIELD PRIVATE FUNDS HOLDINGS INC. | ||
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/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx |
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Name: Xxxxx Xxxxx Title: Managing Director |
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BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT (BARBADOS) INC. | ||
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/s/ Xxxxxxx XxXxxxxx |
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Name: Xxxxxxx XxXxxxxx Title: Director |
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BROOKFIELD GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISOR LIMITED | ||
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/s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx |
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Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Title: Director |
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BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITED | ||
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/s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxx |
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Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxx Title: Managing Director and Counsel |