November 26, 2003 North Coast Energy, Inc. 1993 Case Parkway Twinsburg, OH 44087-2343 Attn: Gordon O. Yonel Dear Mr. Yonel:Merger Agreement • December 5th, 2003 • North Coast Energy Inc / De/ • Crude petroleum & natural gas • Delaware
Contract Type FiledDecember 5th, 2003 Company Industry JurisdictionReference is hereby made to (i) that Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof (the "Merger Agreement"), between EXCO Resources, Inc., a Texas corporation ("Parent"), NCE Acquisition, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent ("Purchaser"), North Coast Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and, solely with respect to Section 6.11 thereof, NUON Energy and Water Investments, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("NUON Investments"). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this letter shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Merger Agreement.