ASSUMPTION, CONTRIBUTION AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
Exhibit 10.2
Execution Copy
THIS ASSUMPTION, CONTRIBUTION AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made
and entered into by and between Energy Transfer Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
(“Energy Transfer”), and Regency Energy Partners LP, a Delaware limited partnership
(“Regency”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings
assigned to them in the Purchase Agreement (as defined below).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, ETP-Regency Midstream Holdings, LLC (“Buyer”) has entered into that certain
Purchase Agreement, dated March 22, 2011 (the “Purchase Agreement”), providing for the
purchase from Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Highbridge Energy LLC (“Seller”) by Buyer of all of the issued
and outstanding membership interests in LDH Energy Asset Holdings LLC (the “Company”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Guarantee, dated March 22, 2011 (the “Guarantee”),
by Energy Transfer in favor of Seller, Energy Transfer has guaranteed the performance of all of
Buyer’s obligations under the Purchase Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Regency wishes to assume Regency’s Pro Rata Share (as defined below) of the
liabilities and obligations undertaken by, reimburse Energy Transfer for Regency’s Pro Rata Share
of any payments made by, and indemnify Energy Transfer for Regency’s Pro Rata Share of any Damages
incurred or suffered by, Energy Transfer in connection with Energy Transfer’s guarantee pursuant to
the Guarantee;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged and confirmed, Energy Transfer and Regency do hereby
agree as follows, intending to be legally bound:
1. Assumption, Contribution and Indemnification. Regency, for itself and its
successors and assigns, hereby agrees, without duplication and solely to the extent that Regency
has not otherwise paid and/or contributed its Pro Rata Share thereof, (a) to assume Regency’s Pro
Rata Share of any liabilities or obligations assumed or undertaken by Energy Transfer pursuant to
the Guarantee, (b) to reimburse, or to cause to be reimbursed, Energy Transfer for Regency’s Pro
Rata Share of any and all payments made by Energy Transfer pursuant to the Guarantee and (c) to
indemnify Energy Transfer and its Affiliates (provided that Buyer shall not be deemed an Affiliate
of Energy Transfer for the purposes of this clause (c)) against, and to hold them harmless from,
Regency’s Pro Rata Share of any and all Damages actually incurred or suffered by Energy Transfer or
any of its Affiliates to the extent relating to or arising out of Energy Transfer’s obligations
under the Guarantee. For purposes of this Agreement, “Regency’s Pro Rata Share” shall mean
a percentage equal to Regency’s percentage membership interest in Buyer at the time any such
liability or obligation is assumed or undertaken, payment is made, or Damages are incurred or
suffered by Energy Transfer.
2. Assignment. Regency shall not sell, assign or otherwise transfer any interest in
Buyer (a) without the prior written consent of Energy Transfer and (b) unless the transferee has
expressly assumed all of Regency’s obligations hereunder pursuant to a written instrument
acceptable to Energy Transfer.
3. General Provisions.
3.1 Successors and Assigns. Subject to the provisions hereof, this Agreement shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties hereto, and their
successors and assigns.
3.2 Construction. All section headings used herein are for reference and
identification purposes only and are not intended to, and shall not under any circumstances, serve
to alter, amend, amplify, vary, or limit the express provisions hereof. In the event that any
provisions of this Agreement shall, for any reason, be held violative of any applicable law, and so
much of said Agreement is held to be unenforceable, then the invalidity of such specific provision
herein shall not be held to invalidate any other provisions herein which shall remain in full force
and effect.
3.3 Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction.
(a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS
OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS CONFLICT OF LAWS RULES OR PRINCIPLES.
(b) THE PARTIES HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF
TEXAS AND THE FEDERAL COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LOCATED IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF
DALLAS FOR ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, AND EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY AGREES THAT ALL CLAIMS IN RESPECT OF SUCH DISPUTE
OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE HEARD AND DETERMINED IN SUCH COURTS. THE PARTIES HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVE,
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY OBJECTION WHICH THEY MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE
VENUE OF ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED HEREBY BROUGHT IN SUCH COURT OR ANY DEFENSE OF INCONVENIENT FORUM FOR THE MAINTENANCE
OF SUCH DISPUTE. EACH PARTY AGREES THAT A JUDGMENT IN ANY SUCH DISPUTE MAY BE ENFORCED IN OTHER
JURISDICTIONS BY SUIT ON THE JUDGMENT OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW.
3.4 Further Assurances. The parties hereby agree, each at its own expense, to perform
all such further acts and execute and deliver all such further agreements, instruments and other
documents as the other party shall reasonably request to evidence more effectively Regency’s
obligations under this Agreement.
3.5 Notices. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications required or
permitted to be given or made hereunder by either party (each a “Notice”) shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given or made if (i) delivered personally, (ii) transmitted
by first class registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, (iii)
delivered by
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prepaid overnight courier service, or (iv) delivered by confirmed facsimile
transmission to the parties at the following addresses (or at such other addresses as shall be
specified by the parties by similar notice):
If to Regency: |
Regency Energy Partners LP
0000 Xxxxx Xx., Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: General Counsel
Fax: (000) 000-0000
0000 Xxxxx Xx., Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: General Counsel
Fax: (000) 000-0000
If to Energy Transfer: |
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
0000 Xxx Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000
Attention: General Counsel
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
0000 Xxx Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000
Attention: General Counsel
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Notices shall be effective (i) if delivered personally or sent by courier service, upon actual
receipt by the intended recipient, (ii) if mailed, upon the earlier of five days after deposit in
the mail or the date of delivery as shown by the return receipt therefor, or (iii) if sent by
facsimile transmission, when the answer back is received.
3.6 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by the parties in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and
the same agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be executed effective as of
22nd day of March, 2011.
REGENCY ENERGY PARTNERS LP, | ||||||
a Delaware limited partnership | ||||||
By: Regency GP LP, it general partner | ||||||
By: Regency GP LLC, its general partner | ||||||
By: | /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxx
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Name: Xxxx X. Xxxxx | ||||||
Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary |
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ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS, L.P., | ||||||
a Delaware limited partnership | ||||||
By: Energy Transfer Partners GP, L.P., its general partner | ||||||
By: Energy Transfer Partners GP, L.L.C., its general partner | ||||||
By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | ||||||
Title: Vice President — Mergers and Acquisitions |
Assumption and Indemnification Agreement