BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT10.1

BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT

Principal

$20,000,000.00

Loan Date

12-31-2003

Maturity

12-31-2005

Loan No

00000000000

Call/Coll

Account

Officer

783

Initials

References in the shaded area are for Lender ’s use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan

or item.

Any item above containing “***” has been omitted due to text length limitations.

Borrower:

Arena Resources, Inc. (TIN:00-0000000)

Lender:

Bank of Oklahoma, N.A.

0000 X. Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000

Energy Department – 8^th Floor

Tulsa, OK 74105-5170

P.O. Box 2300

Tulsa, OK 74192

THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT dated December 31, 2003,Is made and executed between Arena Resources, Inc.

(“Borrower ”)and Bank of Oklahoma, N.A.(“Lender ”)on the following terms and conditions. Borrower has received prior

commercial loans from Lender or has applied to Lender for a commercial loan or loans or other financial accommodations,

including those which may be described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this Agreement (“Loan ”).Borrower

understands and agrees that:(A)in granting, renewing or extending any Loan, Lender is relying upon Xxxxxxxx ’s

representations, warranties, and agreements as set forth in this Agreement;(B)the granting, renewing, or extending of any

Loan by Xxxxxx at all times shall be subject to Xxxxxx ’s sole judgment and discretion; and (C)all such Loans shall be and

remain subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

TERM .This Agreement shall be effective as of December 31,2003, and shall continue in full force and effect until such time as all

of Xxxxxxxx ’s Loans in favor of Lender have been paid in full, including principal, interest, costs, expenses, attorneys ’ fees, and other

fees and charges, or until December 31,2005.

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EACH ADVANCE .Xxxxxx ’ s obligation to make the initial Advance and each subsequent

Advance under this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment to Lender ’ s satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in this

Agreement and in the Related Documents.

Loan Documents .Borrower shall provide to Lender the following documents for the Loan:(1)the Note;(2)together with all

such Related Documents as Lender may require for the Loan; all in form and substance satisfactory to Lender and Xxxxxx ’ s

counsel.

Borrower ’ s Authorization .Borrower shall have provided in form and substance satisfactory to Lender properly certified

resolutions, duly authorizing the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note and the Related Documents. In addition,

Borrower shall have provided such other resolutions, authorizations, documents and instruments as Lender or its counsel, may

require.

Payment of Fees and Expenses .Borrower shall have paid to Lender all fees, charges, and other expenses which are then due

and payable as specified in this Agreement or any Related Document.

Representations and Warranties .The representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents,

and in any document or certificate delivered to Lender under this Agreement are true and correct.

No Event of Default. There shall not exist at the time of any Advance a condition which would constitute an Event of Default

under this Agreement or under any Related Document.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower represents and warrants to Lender, as of the date of this Agreement, as of

the date of each disbursement of loan proceeds, as of the date of any renewal, extension or modification of any Loan, and at all times

any Indebtedness exists:

Organization .Borrower is a corporation for profit which is, and at all times shall be, duly organized, validly existing, and In

good standing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Nevada. Borrower is duly authorized to transact business in

Borrower maintains an office at 0000 X. Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000,Xxxxx,XX 00000-5170.Unless Borrower has designated

otherwise in writing, the principal office is the office at which Borrower keeps its books and records including its records

concerning the Collateral, Borrower will notify Lender prior to any change in the location of Xxxxxxxx ’ s state of organization

or any change in Xxxxxxxx ’ s name.

Assumed Business Names .Xxxxxxxx has filed or recorded all documents or filings required by law relating to all assumed

business names used by Xxxxxxxx. Excluding the name of Xxxxxxxx, the following is a complete list of all assumed business

names under which Borrower does business: None.

Authorization. Xxxxxxxx ’ s execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and all the Related Documents have been

duly authorized by all necessary action by Xxxxxxxx and do not conflict with, result in a violation of, or constitute a default

under (1)any provision of (a)Borrower ’ s articles of incorporation or organization, or bylaws, or (b)any agreement or other

Instrument binding upon Borrower or (2)any law, governmental regulation, court decree, or order applicable to Borrower or to

Borrower ’s properties.

Properties. Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as previously disclosed in Xxxxxxxx ’s financial statements or in

writing to Lender and as accepted by Xxxxxx, and except for property tax liens for taxes not presently due and payable, Borrower

owns and has good title to all of Xxxxxxxx ’s properties free and clear of all liens and security interests, and has not executed any

security documents or financing statements relating to such properties. All of Xxxxxxxx ’s properties are titled in Borrower ’ s

legal name, and Xxxxxxxx has not used or filed a financing statement under any other name for at least the last five (5)years.

AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS ,Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, so long as this Agreement remains in effect,

Borrower will:

Notices of Claims and Litigation ..Promptly inform Xxxxxx in writing of (1)all material adverse changes in Borrower ’s

financial condition, and (2)all existing and all threatened litigation, claims, investigations, administrative proceedings or similar

actions affecting Borrower or any Guarantor which could materially affect the financial condition of Borrower or the financial

condition of any Guarantor.

Financial Records .Maintain its books and records In accordance with accounting principles acceptable to Lender, applied on a

consistent basis, and permit Xxxxxx to examine and audit Xxxxxxxx ’s books and records at all reasonable times.

Financial Statements. Furnish Lender with the following:

Annual Statements. As soon as available, but in no event later than one-hundred-twenty (120) days after the end of each

fiscal year, Xxxxxxxx ’ s balance sheet and Income statement for the year ended, audited by a certified public accountant

satisfactory to Lender.

Interim Statements .As soon as available, but in no event later than sixty (60) days after the end of each fiscal quarter,

Xxxxxxxx ’s balance sheet and profit and loss statement for the period ended, prepared by Xxxxxxxx.

All financial reports required to be provided under this Agreement shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a

consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and correct.

Financial Covenants and Ratios .Comply with the following covenants and ratios:

Working Capital Requirements .Other Working Capital requirements are as follows:1.

Current Ratio shall not be less than 1.0x.2.EBITDA to Interest must exceed Box on a quarterly basis.

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BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT

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Tangible Net Worth Requirements. Maintain a minimum Tangible Net Worth of not less than:$6,000,000.00.

Other Requirements.

1.Subject to Semi-annual Borrowing Base redeterminations.

2.Proceeds from sale of assets must be used to pay-down debt.

3.Limitation of liens and restrictions on additional indebtedness.

4.Debt to stockholders to be subordinated to Bank of Oklahoma, N.A.

Except as provided above, all computations made to determine compliance with the requirements contained in this

paragraph shall be made in accordance with accounting principles acceptable to Lender, applied on a consistent basis, and

certified by Borrower as being true and correct,

Loan Proceeds .Use all Loan proceeds solely for Xxxxxxxx ’ s business operations, unless specifically consented to the contrary

by Xxxxxx in writing.

Taxes, Charges and Liens. Pay and discharge when due all of its indebtedness and obligations, including without limitation all

assessments, taxes, governmental charges, levies and liens, of every kind arid nature, imposed upon Borrower or its properties,

income, or profits, prior to the date on which penalties would attach, and all lawful claims that, if unpaid, might become a lien or

charge upon any of Borrower ’s properties, income, or profits.

Performance. Perform and comply, in a timely manner, with all terms, conditions, and provisions set forth in this Agreement, in

the Related Documents, and in all other instruments and agreements between Borrower and Lender. Borrower shall notify

Xxxxxx immediately in writing of any default in connection with any agreement.

Operations. Maintain executive and management personnel with substantially the same qualifications and experience as the

present executive and management personnel; provide written notice to Lender of any change in executive and management

personnel; conduct its business affairs in a reasonable and prudent manner.

Compliance with Governmental Requirements. Comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations, now or hereafter in effect,

of all governmental authorities applicable to the conduct of Xxxxxxxx ’ s properties, businesses and operations, and to the use or

occupancy of the Collateral, including without limitation, the Americans With Disabilities Act, Borrower may contest in good

faith any such law, ordinance, or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so

long as Xxxxxxxx has notified Xxxxxx in writing prior to doing so and so long as, in Xxxxxx ’s sole opinion, Xxxxxx ’ s interests in

the Collateral are not jeopardized. Lender may require Borrower to post adequate security or a surety bond, reasonably

satisfactory to Lender, to protect Xxxxxx ’ s Interest.

Inspection. Permit employees or agents of Lender at any reasonable time to inspect any and all Collateral for the Loan or Loans

and Xxxxxxxx ’ s other properties and to examine or audit Xxxxxxxx ’ s books, accounts, and records and to make copies and

memoranda of Xxxxxxxx ’ s books, accounts, and records. If Borrower now or at any time hereafter maintains any records

(including without limitation computer generated records and computer software programs for the generation of such records)in

the possession of a third party, Xxxxxxxx, upon request of Xxxxxx, shall notify such party to permit Lender free access to such

records at all reasonable times and to provide Lender with copies of any records it may request, all at Borrower ’s expense.

XXXXXX ’S EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Xxxxxx ’ s interest in the

Collateral or if Borrower fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, Including but not limited

to Xxxxxxxx ’s failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Borrower. is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or

any Related Documents, Lender on Xxxxxxxx ’ s behalf may (but shall not be obligated to)take any action that Lender deems

appropriate on any Collateral and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving any Collateral. All such expenditures

incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note or at the highest rate authorized

by law, from the date incurred or paid by Xxxxxx to the date of repayment by Xxxxxxxx. All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Xxxxxx ’s option, will (A)be payable on demand;(B)be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due during either (1)the term of any applicable insurance policy or (2)the remaining term of the Note; or (C)be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note ’ s maturity. If Lender is required by law to give Borrower notice before or after Xxxxxx makes an expenditure, Xxxxxxxx agrees that notice sent by regular mail at least five (6)days before the expenditure is made or notice delivered two (2)days before the expenditure is made is sufficient, and that notice within sixty (60)days after the expenditure is made is reasonable.

NEGATIVE COVENANTS .Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that while this Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall not,

without the prior written consent of Xxxxxx;

Indebtedness and Liens.(1)Except for trade debt incurred in the normal course of business and indebtedness to Lender

contemplated by this Agreement, create, incur or assume indebtedness for borrowed money, including capital leases,(2)sell,

transfer, mortgage, assign, pledge, lease, grant a security interest in, or encumber any of Borrower ’s assets (except as allowed as

Permitted Liens), or (3)sell with recourse any of Borrower ’s accounts, except to Lender.

Continuity of Operations.(1)Engage in any business activities substantially different than those in which Borrower is

presently engaged,(2)cease operations, liquidate, merge, transfer, acquire or consolidate with any other entity, change Its name,

dissolve or transfer or sell Collateral out of the ordinary course of business, or (3)pay any dividends on Borrower ’s stock (other

than dividends payable in its stock),provided, however that notwithstanding the foregoing; but only so long as no Event of

Default has occurred and is continuing or would result from the payment of dividends, if Borrower is a “Subchapter S

Corporation ” (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,as amended),Borrower may pay cash dividends on its stock to

its shareholders from time to time in amounts necessary to enable the shareholders to pay income taxes and make estimated

income tax payments to satisfy their liabilities under federal and state law which arise solely from their status as Shareholders of

a Subchapter S Corporation because of their ownership of shares of Borrower ’ s stock, or purchase or retire any of Borrower ’ s

outstanding shares or alter or amend Borrower ’ s capital structure.

Loans, Acquisitions and Guaranties.(1)Loan, invest in or advance money or assets to any other person, enterprise or entity,

(2)-purchase, create or acquire any interest in any other enterprise or entity, or (3)incur any obligation as surety or guarantor

other than in the ordinary course of business.

Agreements. Borrower will not enter into any agreement containing any provisions which would be violated or breached by the

performance of Xxxxxxxx ’s obligations under this Agreement or in connection herewith.

CESSATION OF ADVANCES. If Xxxxxx has made any commitment to make any Loan to Borrower, whether under this Agreement

or under any other agreement, Xxxxxx shall have no obligation to make Loan advances or to disburse Loan proceeds if:(A)Borrower

or any guarantor is in default under the terms of this Agreement or any other agreement that Borrower or any guarantor has with Lender;(8)Borrower or any guarantor dies, becomes incompetent or becomes insolvent, files a petition in bankruptcy or similar proceedings, or is adjudged a bankrupt;(C)there occurs a material adverse change in Borrower ’s financial condition, in the financial condition of any guarantor, or in the value of any collateral securing any Loan; or (D)any guarantor seeks, claims or otherwise attempts to limit, modify or revoke such guarantor ’ s guaranty of the Loan or any other loan with Lender; or (E)Lender in good xxxxx xxxxx itself insecure, even though no Event of Default shall have occurred.

RIGHT OF SETOFF .To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in all Borrower ’ s accounts with

Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account).This includes all accounts Borrower holds jointly with someone else and

all accounts Borrower may open in the future. However, this does not include any IRA or Xxxxx accounts, or any trust accounts for

which setoff would be prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes Xxxxxx, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff

all sums owing on the debt against any and all such accounts,„

DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:

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BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT

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Payment Default. Xxxxxxxx fails to make any payment when due under the Loan.

Other Default .Borrower fails to comply with any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or

in any of the Related Documents.

Default In Favor of Third Parties. Borrower defaults under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales

agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor or person that may materially affect any of Borrower ’ s

property or Xxxxxxxx ’ s ability to repay the Loans or perform Borrower ’s obligations under this Agreement or any related

document.

False Statements. Any representation or statement made by Borrower to Lender is false in any material respect.

Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Xxxxxxxx ’s existence as a going business, the insolvency of Xxxxxxxx, the

appointment of a receiver for any part .of Xxxxxxxx ’ s property, any assignment for the ‘benefit of creditors, any type of creditor

workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower.

Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding,

self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or by any governmental agency against any collateral

securing the Loan.

Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or

any Guarantor dies or becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, any Guaranty of the

Indebtedness.

Change In Ownership. Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent (25%)or more of the common stock of Borrower.

Insecurity. Lender in good faith believes itself insecure.

EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT. If any Event of Default shall occur, except where otherwise provided in this Agreement

or the Related Documents, all commitments and obligations of Lender under this Agreement immediately will terminate (including

any obligation to make further Loan Advances or disbursements),and, at Xxxxxx ’s option, all Indebtedness immediately will become

due and payable, all without notice of any kind to Borrower, except that in the case of an Event of Default of the type described In the

“Insolvency ” subsection above, such acceleration shall be automatic and not optional. In addition, Lender shall have all the rights and

remedies provided in the Related Documents or available at law, in equity, or otherwise. Except as may be prohibited by applicable

law, all of Xxxxxx ’ s rights and remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently. Election by Xxxxxx to

pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an

obligation of Borrower or of any Grantor shall not affect Xxxxxx ’s right to declare a default and to exercise its rights and remedies.

DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Agreement. Unless

specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of

America. Words and terms used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may

require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform

Commercial Code. Accounting words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings assigned to them in

accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as in affect on the date of this Agreement:

Advance. The word “Advance ” means a disbursement of Loan funds made, or to be made, to Borrower or on Borrower ’ s behalf

on a line of credit or multiple advance basis under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Agreement. The word “Agreement ” means this Business Loan Agreement, as this Business Loan Agreement may be amended

or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Business Loan Agreement from time to

time.

Borrower .The word “Borrower ” means Arena Resources, Inc. and includes all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note.

Collateral. The word “Collateral ” means all property and assets granted as collateral security for a Loan, whether real or

personal property, whether granted directly or indirectly, whether granted now or in the future, and whether granted in the form

of a security interest, mortgage, collateral mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral

chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor ’ s lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien; charge, lien or title retention

contract, lease or consignment Intended as a security device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever, whether created

by law, contract, or otherwise.

Event of Default. The words “Event of Default ” mean any of the events of default set forth in this Agreement in the default

section of this Agreement.

GAAP. The word “GAAP ” means generally accepted accounting principles.

Grantor .The word “Grantor ” means each and all of the persons or entities granting a Security Interest in any Collateral for the

Loan, including without limitation all Borrowers granting such a Security Interest.

Guarantor. The word “Guarantor ” means any guarantor, surety, or accommodation party of any or all of the Loan.

Guaranty. The word “Guaranty ” means the guaranty from Guarantor to Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or

part of the Note.

Indebtedness. The word “Indebtedness ” means the indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related Documents, Including all

principal and interest together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Borrower is responsible under this

Agreement or under any of the Related Documents.

Lender. The word “Lender ” means Bank of Oklahoma, N.A., its successors and assigns.

Loan. The word “Loan ” means any and all loans and financial accommodations from Lender to Borrower whether now or

hereafter existing, and however evidenced, including without limitation those loans and financial accommodations described

herein or described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this Agreement from time to time.

Note. The word “Note ” means the Note executed by Arena Resources, Inc. in the principal amount of $20,000,000.00 dated

December 31,2003,together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of,consolidations of,and

substitutions for the note or credit agreement.

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Permitted Liens, The words “Permitted Liens ” mean (1)liens and security interests securing Indebtedness owed by Xxxxxxxx

to Lender;(2)liens for taxes, assessments, or similar charges either not yet due or being contested in good faith;(3)liens of

material men, mechanics, warehousemen, or carriers, or other like liens arising in the ordinary course of business and securing

obligations which are not yet delinquent;(4)purchase money liens or purchase money security interests upon or in any property

acquired or held by Xxxxxxxx in the ordinary course of business to secure indebtedness outstanding on the date of this

Agreement or permitted to be incurred under the paragraph-of this Agreement titled “Indebtedness and Liens ”;(5)liens and

security interests which, as of the date of this Agreement, have been disclosed to and approved by the Lender in writing; and (6)

those liens and security interests which in the aggregate constitute an immaterial and insignificant monetary amount with respect

to the net value of Xxxxxxxx ’s assets.

Related Documents. The words “Related Documents ” mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements,

environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and

all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed In connection with the Loan.

Tangible Net Worth. The words “Tangible Net Worth ” mean Borrower ’s total assets excluding all intangible assets (i.e.,

goodwill ,trademarks, patents, copyrights, organizational expenses, and similar intangible items, but including leaseholds and

leasehold improvements)less total debt.

XXXXXXXX ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT

AND XXXXXXXX AGREES TO ITS TERMS.THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT IS DATED DECEMBER 31,2003.

BORROWER:

ARENA RESOURCES,INC.

By:

Xxxxxxx X. XxXxxx,

Secretary/Treasurer of

Arena Resources, Inc.

LENDER:

Bank of Oklahoma, N.A.

By:

Authorized Signer

PROMISSORY NOTE

Principal

$20,000,000.00

Loan Date

12-31-2003

Maturity

12-31-2005

Loan No

00000000000

Call/Coll

Account

Officer

783

Initials

References in the shaded area are for Lender ’s use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan

or item.

Any item above containing “***” has been omitted due to text length limitations.

Borrower:

Arena Resources, Inc. (TIN:00-0000000)

Lender:

Bank of Oklahoma, N.A.

0000 X. Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000

Energy Department – 8^th Floor

Tulsa, OK 74105-5170

P.O. Box 2300

Tulsa, OK 74192

PROMISE TO PAY .Arena Resources, Inc.(“Borrower ”)promises to pay to Bank of Oklahoma, N.A.(“Lender ”/,or order, In

lawful money of the United States of America, the principal amount of Twenty Million &00/100 Dollars (820,000,000.00)or so

much as may be outstanding, together with interest on the unpaid outstanding principal balance of each advance. Interest shall be

calculated from the date of each advance until repayment of each advance.

PAYMENT. Borrower will pay this loan In one payment of all outstanding principal plus all accrued unpaid Interest on

December 31,0000.Xx addition, Borrower will pay regular monthly payments of all accrued unpaid Interest due as of each

payment date, beginning January 37,2004,with all subsequent Interest payments to be due on the same day of each month

after that. Unless otherwise agreed or required by applicable law, payments will be applied first to any accrued unpaid

Interest; then to principal; and then to any unpaid collection costs. The annual interest rate for this Note is computed an a

385/380 basis; that Is, by applying the ratio of the annual Interest rate over a year of 360 days, multiplied by the outstanding

principal balance, multiplied by the actual number of days the principal balance Is outstanding. Borrower will pay Lender at

Xxxxxx ’s address shown above or at such other place as Lender may designate in writing.

VARIABLE INTEREST RATE. The interest rate on this Note is subject to change from time to time based on changes in an

independent index which is the XX Xxxxxx Xxxxx Bank Prime Rate (the “Index ”).The Index is not necessarily the lowest rate charged

by Lender on its loans. If the Index becomes unavailable during the term of this loan, Lender may designate a substitute index after

notice to Borrower. Lender will tell Borrower the current Index rate upon Xxxxxxxx ’s request. The interest rate change will not occur

more often than each day. Borrower understands that Lender may make loans based an other rates as welt. The index currently to

4.000%per annum. The Interest rate to be applied to the unpaid principal balance of this Note will be at a rate of 1.000 percentage

point over the Index, resulting In an Initial rate of 5.000%per annum. NOTICE: Under no circumstances will the interest rate on this

Note be more than the maximum rate allowed by applicable law.

PREPAYMENT .Xxxxxxxx agrees that all loan fees and ether prepaid finance charges are earned fully as of the date of the loan and

will not be subject to refund upon early payment (whether voluntary or as a result of default),except as otherwise required by law.

Except for the foregoing, Borrower may pay without penalty all or a portion of the amount awed earlier than it (s due. Early payments

will not, unless agreed to by Xxxxxx in writing, relieve Borrower of Xxxxxxxx ’s obligation to continue to make payments of accrued

unpaid interest. Rather, early payments will reduce the principal balance due. Xxxxxxxx agrees not to send Lender payments marked

“paid in full ”,“without recourse ”,or similar language. If Xxxxxxxx sends such a payment, Xxxxxx may accept it without losing any of

Xxxxxx ’ s rights under this Note, and Borrower will remain obligated to pay any further amount owed to Lender. All written

communications concerning disputed amounts, including any check or other payment instrument that indicates that the payment

constitutes “payment in full ” of the amount owed or that is tendered with ether conditions or limitations or as full satisfaction of a

disputed amount must be mailed yr delivered to: Bank of Oklahoma, N.A., P.O. Box 268800 Oklahoma City, OK 73126-8800.

INTEREST AFTER DEFAULT. Upon default, including failure to pay upon final maturity, Lender, at its option, may, if permitted

under applicable law, increase the variable interest rate an this Note to 18.000%per annum. The interest rate will not exceed the

maximum rate permitted by applicable law.

DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an event of default (“Event of Default ”)under this Note:

Principal Loan Date Maturity Loan No Call /Coll Account Officer Initials

Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under this Note.

Other Defaults .Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this

Note or in any of the related documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in

any other agreement between Lender and Borrower.

Default In Favor of Third Parties. Borrower or any Grantor defaults under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement,

purchase or sales agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor yr person that may materially affect any of

Borrower ’s property or Xxxxxxxx ’s ability to repay this Note or perform Borrower ’s obligations under this Note or any of the

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