EXHIBIT 10.121
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WOOD ROBERTS, LLC.
Investment Banking
Louisiana Place, Suite 3150
1201 Louisiana Street
Houston, Texas, U.S.A. 77002
Tel: + 1-713-751-9300 E-mail: woodrob@usa.pipeline.com Fax: + 1-713-751-9400
July 22, 1996
Mr. Jeffrey T. Wilson
President
Latex Resources, Inc.
4200 East Skelly Drive, Suite 1000
P.O. Box 702373
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74170
Re: Potential Merger with Alliance Resources. Inc.
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Dear Jeff,
Wood Roberts, LLC. ("Wood Roberts") has introduced Latex Resources, Inc.
("Latex") to Alliance Resources, Inc. ("Alliance") as a potential merger partner
and has advised and continues to advise Latex upon the terms and structure of
the merger.
Wood Roberts and Latex have entered into a letter agreement referenced "Re:
Potential Mergers with Alliance Resources and Great Western Resources" and dated
April 23, 1996 (the "Initial Agreement"), which contains the terms of
compensation payable by Latex in relation to any such merger.
This letter agreement (the "Agreement") supersedes and replaces the Initial
Agreement and is a binding and non-negotiable document with regard to the
subject matters contained herein.
The Agreement shall be disclosed by Latex to Alliance and shall be made part of
the closing documentation of the Merger (as hereinafter defined) and Latex shall
cause the Agreement to be ratified by Alliance and all fees specified herein to
be paid by the surviving entity of the Merger at closing.
Upon the closing of an agreement of merger or any other similar relationship or
combination by and between Latex and Alliance or any subsidiary or associated
companies or entities thereof (a "Merger"), Latex shall pay to Wood Roberts a
fee of US$240,000 (two hundred and forty thousand dollars). Such fee shall be
paid at the closing of the Merger and shall be paid by check or by wire transfer
for value immediately upon presentation or receipt.
Reference 4.29 (ix) Contacts: Brokerge or Finder's Agreements
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Latex shall reimburse Wood Roberts' travel and lodging and other expenses, as
pre-approved by Latex and as related directly to the aforementioned transaction.
Wood Roberts undertakes to keep confidential any documents, data and other
information received by it from Latex.
If the above is in accordance with your understanding please signfy your
acceptance by signing and dating one copy of this document in the spaces
provided below and returning it to Wood Roberts at the letterhead address.
Very truly yours,
/s/ John L. Ogden
John L. Ogden
Managing Director
ACCEPTED:
Latex Resources, Inc.
By: /s/ Jeffrey T. Wilson 7/25/96
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Jeffrey T. Wilson, President Date
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