Exhibit 10
March 11, 2019
Blackstone Infrastructure Advisors L.L.C.
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Attention: John G. Finley
Email: john.finley@blackstone.com
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to that certain Purchase Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”), dated as of January 30, 2019, by and among Tallgrass Energy Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdings”), the other sellers named therein (together with Holdings, each a “Seller” and collectively, the “Sellers”), Prairie GP Acquiror LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“GP Acquiror”), Prairie ECI Acquiror LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Up-C Acquiror 1”), Prairie VCOC Acquiror LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Up-C Acquiror 2” and, together withUp-C Acquiror 1, “Up-C Acquirors”), and PrairieNon-ECI Acquiror LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Class A Acquiror” and, together with GP Acquiror andUp-C Acquirors, each an “Acquiror” and collectively, the “Acquirors”), and David G. Dehaemers, Jr., John T. Raymond and Frank J. Loverro, in their respective capacities as Seller Representatives (each, a “Seller Representative” and collectively, the “Seller Representatives”). Each capitalized term used herein but not defined shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the Purchase Agreement.
The purpose of this letter agreement (this “Side Letter”) is to confirm the understanding of the Sellers and the Acquirors with respect to certain matters related to the Purchase Agreement. Accordingly, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Moler Trust. The William R. Moler Revocable Trust, under trust agreement dated August 27, 2013 (“Moler Trust”) will not sell any of its Class A Shares under the Purchase Agreement and is no longer a Party to, or bound by the terms and obligations of, the Purchase Agreement for any purpose. Accordingly, all references to the “Moler Trust” in the Purchase Agreement (including the exhibits thereto) are hereby omitted.
2. DGD Class A Shares. The David G. Dehaemers, Jr. Revocable Trust, a revocable trust under trust agreement dated April 26, 2006 (“DGD Trust”), will not sell any of its Class A Shares under the Purchase Agreement and all references to the “DGD Class A Shares” in the Purchase Agreement are hereby omitted. DGD Trust shall remain a Seller under the Purchase Agreement with respect to itsUp-C Interests as set forth on Schedule 2.1 hereto.
3. Seller Notes. Promissory Notes will not be issued by Class A Acquiror,Up-C Acquiror 1 or Blackstone Infrastructure Partners V L.P. to certain of the Sellers at Closing, or otherwise in connection with the Purchase Agreement. Accordingly, all references to “Seller Notes” and “Exhibit D” in the Purchase Agreement are hereby omitted.
4. Purchase Price and Other Schedules.
| a. | Schedule 2.1 to the Purchase Agreement is hereby replaced in its entirety with the new Schedule 2.1 attached hereto; |
| b. | The reference in the fifth recital to the Purchase Agreement to “26,339,528” TE Units, shall be changed to “21,751,018”; |
| c. | The reference in Section 2.1 of the Purchase Agreement to an aggregate Purchase Price of “$3,272,860,010”, shall be changed to “$3,213,161,149”; |
| d. | ScheduleA-1 to the Purchase Agreement is hereby replaced in its entirety with the newScheduleA-1 attached hereto; and |
| e. | Schedule 6.12(b) to the Purchase Agreement is hereby replaced in its entirety with the newSchedule 6.12(b) attached hereto. |
5. Wires. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Purchase Agreement, each Seller acknowledges and agrees that the payments at the Closing made pursuant to the funds flow attached hereto asExhibit E satisfy the Acquirors’ payment obligations under Section 2.1 of the Purchase Agreement.
6. Effect of Side Letter. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all of the respective terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement remain unchanged and continue in full force and effect. In the case of any conflict between this Side Letter and the Purchase Agreement, the terms of this Side Letter will govern. This Side Letter shall be deemed to be in full force and effect from and after the execution of this Side Letter by the parties.
7. Governing Law. This Side Letter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the principles of conflicts of laws thereof.
8. Counterparts. This Side Letter may be executed and delivered (including by facsimile or other electronic transmission) in one or more counterparts, and by the different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.
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If the foregoing correctly sets forth your understanding of our agreement with respect to the matters above, please indicate your acceptance and approval below.
| Very truly yours, | ||
| TALLGRASS ENERGY HOLDINGS, LLC | ||
| By: | /s/ David G. Dehaemers, Jr. | |
| David G. Dehaemers, Jr. | ||
| Chief Executive Officer and President | ||
| TALLGRASS KC, LLC | ||
| By: | /s/ David G. Dehaemers, Jr. | |
| David G. Dehaemers, Jr. | ||
| Manager | ||
/s/ David G. Dehaemers, Jr. | ||
| DAVID G. DEHAEMERS, JR., TRUSTEE OF THE DAVID G. DEHAEMERS, JR. REVOCABLE TRUST, UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 26, 2006 | ||
| TALLGRASS HOLDINGS, LLC | ||
| By: | EMG Fund II Management, LP, | |
| its manager | ||
| By: | EMG Fund II Management, LLC, | |
| its general partner | ||
| By: | /s/ John T. Raymond | |
| John T. Raymond | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
Signature Page to Side Letter re: Purchase Agreement
| KIA VIII (RUBICON), L.P. | ||
| By: | KIA VIII (Rubicon) GP, L.P., | |
| its general partner | ||
| By: | Kelso GP VIII, LLC, | |
| its general partner | ||
| By: | /s/ James J. Connors, II | |
| James J. Connors, II | ||
| Managing Member | ||
| KEP VI AIV (RUBICON), LLC | ||
| By: | /s/ James J. Connors, II | |
| James J. Connors, II | ||
| Managing Member | ||
Signature Page to Side Letter re: Purchase Agreement
| HOBBS VENTURES LLC | ||
| By: | /s/ Charles Scott Hobbs | |
| Name: | Charles Scott Hobbs | |
| Title: | Manager | |
| HOBBS FAMILY FOUNDATION | ||
| By: | /s/ Charles Scott Hobbs | |
| Name: | Charles Scott Hobbs | |
| Title: | President | |
| WYLIE VENTURES, LLC | ||
| By: | /s/ Forrest Wylie | |
| Name: | Forrest Wylie | |
| Title: | President | |
/s/ Cathy Harry Grills | ||
| CATHY HARRY GRILLS | ||
| MATAGATOR FOUNDATION | ||
| By: | /s/ Forrest Wylie | |
| Name: | Forrest Wylie | |
| Title: | Trustee | |
Signature Page to Side Letter re: Purchase Agreement
Acknowledged and agreed:
ACQUIRORS:
PRAIRIE GP ACQUIROR LLC
By: PrairieNon-ECI Acquiror LP, its sole member
By: BIP Holdings Manager L.L.C., its general partner
| By: | /s/ Sean Klimczak |
| Name: | Sean Klimczak | |
| Title: | Senior Managing Director |
PRAIRIE ECI ACQUIROR LP
By: BIP Holdings Manager L.L.C., its general partner
| By: | /s/ Sean Klimczak |
| Name: | Sean Klimczak | |
| Title: | Senior Managing Director |
PRAIRIE VCOC ACQUIROR LP
By: BIP Holdings Manager L.L.C., its general partner
| By: | /s/ Sean Klimczak |
| Name: | Sean Klimczak | |
| Title: | Senior Managing Director |
PRAIRIENON-ECI ACQUIROR LP
By: BIP Holdings Manager L.L.C., its general partner
| By: | /s/ Sean Klimczak |
| Name: | Sean Klimczak | |
| Title: | Senior Managing Director |
Signature Page to Side Letter re: Purchase Agreement
Acknowledged and agreed:
/s/ William R. Moler | ||
| WILLIAM R. MOLER, TRUSTEE OF THE WILLIAM R. MOLER REVOCABLE TRUST UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 27, 2013 | ||
Signature Page to Side Letter re: Purchase Agreement
