PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAMSON RESOURCES COMPANY AS SELLER AND CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. AS BUYER DATED AS OF November 6, 2012

Exhibit 10.11

PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

SAMSON RESOURCES COMPANY

AS SELLER

AND

CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC.

AS BUYER

DATED AS OF

November 6, 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS


1. DEFINITIONS			1

2. PURCHASE AND SALE			6

2.1 Interests			7
2.2 ▇▇▇▇▇			7
2.3 Equipment			7
2.4 Production			7
2.5 Easements and Surface Agreements			7
2.6 Contract Rights and Permits			7
2.7 Files and Records			7
2.8 Oneok Contracts			8
2.9 Retained Assets			8
2.10 Omissions and Errors			9

3. PURCHASE PRICE AND ALLOCATION			9

3.1 Base Purchase Price			9
3.2 Performance Deposit and Payment			9
3.3 Adjustments to the Base Purchase Price			9
3.4 Allocation of Base Purchase Price			11

4. ACCESS TO ASSETS AND DATA; DISCLAIMERS; GOVERNMENTAL REVIEWS			11

4.1 Access			11
4.2 Disclaimer			12
4.3 Governmental Reviews			13

5. SELLER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES			14

5.1 Existence			14
5.2 Authority, Binding Obligations			14
5.3 Violations			14
5.4 Compliance			14
5.5 Payment of Royalties			14
5.6 Taxes			14
5.7 Contracts; Oneok Contracts			14
5.8 Litigation and Claims			14
5.9 Sale Contracts			15
5.10 Notices			15
5.11 Take-or-Pay			15
5.12 Timely Payment			15
5.13 Imbalances			15
5.14 Outstanding Obligations			15
5.15 Brokers			15
5.16 Bankruptcy			15
5.17 No Violation of Covenants			15
5.18 Consents			15


5.19 Preferential Purchase Rights			16
5.20 ▇▇▇▇▇			16
5.21 Environmental			16
5.22 False Information			16

6. BUYER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES			16

6.1 Information			16
6.2 Knowledge and Experience			17
6.3 No Other Warranties			17
6.4 Formation, Good Standing, and Authority			17
6.5 Liability for Broker’s Fees			17
6.6 Financial Resources			17
6.7 Bankruptcy			17
6.8 Environmental Defects			18

7. TITLE			18

7.1 Title Defects			18
7.2 Additional Interests			18
7.3 Notices			19
7.4 Adjustments to Base Purchase Price			19
7.5 Deductible for Title and Environmental Defects			20
7.6 Termination			21

8. ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY			21

8.1 Acceptance of Environmental Condition			21
8.2 Remedy for Environmental Defects			21
8.3 Acceptance of Environmental Condition			23
8.4 NORM			24
8.5 Environmental Indemnities			24

9. THIRD-PARTY PREFERENTIAL PURCHASE RIGHTS AND CONSENTS			25

9.1 Third Party Notices			25
9.2 Third-Party Exercise			25
9.3 Third-Party Failure to Purchase			25
9.4 Failure to Obtain Consents			25

10. CONDITIONS TO CLOSING; SETTLEMENT STATEMENT; CLOSING			25

10.1 Seller’s Conditions to Closing			25
10.2 Buyer’s Conditions to Closing			26
10.3 Closing Settlement Statement			27
10.4 Closing Date and ▇▇▇▇▇			▇▇
▇▇.▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇			▇▇

▇▇. POST-CLOSING OBLIGATIONS			28

11.1 Recordation and Filing of Documents			28
11.2 Records			28


11.3 Post Closing Statement			29
11.4 Suspense Accounts			29
11.5 Oneok Gas Purchase Agreement			29
11.6 Oneok Letter Agreements			30
11.7 Oneok Rights-of-Way Agreement			31
11.8 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇			31
11.9 Further Assurances			31

12. TAXES			31

12.1 Property Taxes			31
12.2 Production Taxes			32
12.3 Other Taxes			32
12.4 Cooperation			32

13. OWNERSHIP OF ASSETS			32

13.1 Distribution of Production			32
13.2 Proration of Income and Expenses			33
13.3 Notice to Remitters of Proceeds			33
13.4 Imbalances			33
13.5 Pipeline and Other Non Well-head Imbalances			33

14. INTERIM OPERATIONS			34

14.1 Standard of Care			34
14.2 Third-Party Notifications			35

15. EXCHANGE PROVISION			35

16. ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY AND GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION			35

16.1 Definitions			35
16.2 Buyer’s Assumption of Obligations			35
16.3 Buyer’s General Indemnity			37
16.4 Seller’s General Indemnity			37
16.5 Limitation on Indemnification			39
16.6 Further Limitation on Indemnification			39
16.7 Indemnification Procedures			39

17. CASUALTY LOSS			40

18. NOTICES			40

19. TERMINATION			41

19.1 Termination			41
19.2 Liabilities Upon Termination; Deposit Amount			41

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20. MISCELLANEOUS			42

20.1 Entire Agreement			42
20.2 Survival			42
20.3 Selected Arbitration			42
20.4 Confidentiality Agreements			43
20.5 Choice of Law			43
20.6 Assignment			43
20.7 No Admissions			43
20.8 Amendments			43
20.9 Counterparts			43
20.10 Third-Party Beneficiaries			44
20.11 Specific Performance			44
20.12 Public Communications			44
20.13 Headings			44
20.14 Expenses			44
20.15 Waiver of Consumer and Other Rights			44

List of Exhibits:

Exhibit “A” – Schedule of Leases

Exhibit “B” – Schedule of ▇▇▇▇▇

Exhibit “C” – Allocated Values

Exhibit “D” – Conveyance

Exhibit “E” – Escrow Agreement

List of Schedules:

Schedule 2.3 – Equipment

Schedule 2.6 – Contracts

Schedule 5.8 – Litigation

Schedule 5.10 – Notices

Schedule 5.14 – Outstanding Obligations

Schedule 5.18 – Consents

Schedule 5.19 – Preferential Purchase Rights

Schedule 11.4 – Suspense Accounts

Schedule 11.8 – Additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇ NMI Interest

Schedule 13.4 – Production Imbalances

PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT

This Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Agreement”), made as of November 6, 2012 (“Execution Date”) by and between SAMSON RESOURCES COMPANY, an Oklahoma corporation, whose address is ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ (“Seller”) and CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC., an Oklahoma corporation, whose address is 20 N. Broadway, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (“Buyer”) (Buyer and Seller are sometimes referred to below individually as a “Party” or collectively as the “Parties”);

▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇, Buyer desires to purchase from Seller, and Seller desires to sell to Buyer, the Assets (as defined below) on the terms and conditions set forth below;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Buyer and Sellers agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1

1.	DEFINITIONS

“Additional Interest” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2.

“AFE” means an authority for expenditure.

“Affiliates” means any Person who, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with, another Person; provided, however, the term Affiliate shall not include entities or individuals under common control with the shareholders of Samson Resources Corporation with respect to Seller or Continental Resources, Inc. with respect to Buyer. The term “Control” and its derivative with respect to any Person means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

“Allocated Values” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.

“Applicable Taxes” means any Taxes imposed on Seller or its Affiliates with respect to the Assets, in each case, if the Tax could result in a lien or other Claim against any of the Assets or Buyer or its Affiliates.

“Assets” has the meaning set forth in Article 2.

“Assumed Imbalance” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.4.

“Assumed Obligations” has the meaning set forth in Subsection 16.2.1.

“▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇” means that certain “▇▇▇▇▇▇ AMP’ as defined by that certain Leasehold Exchange Agreement dated December 1, 2005 by and between Seller and Buyer.

“Base Purchase Price” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.

“Baytex” means Baytex Energy USA Ltd.

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“Business Day” means any day, other than Saturday or Sunday, on which commercial banks are open for commercial business with the public in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

“Buyer” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

“Buyer Group” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.1.

“Casualty Defect” has the meaning set forth in Article 17.

“Claim Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.7.2.

“Claims” means any and all claims, rights, demands, causes of action, administrative actions, liabilities (including civil fines), damages, losses, fines, penalties, sanctions of every kind and character, whether known or unknown, including fees and expenses of attorneys, technical experts and expert witnesses, judgments or proceedings of any kind or character whatsoever, whether arising or founded in law, equity, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ liability or voluntary settlement and all expenses, costs and fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) in connection therewith.

“Cleanup” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(d).

“Closing” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.4.

“Closing Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.4.

“Closing Settlement Statement” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.3.

“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

“Concurrent Contracts” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.5.

“Confidentiality Agreements” has the meaning set forth in Section 20.4.

“Consents” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.

“Contracts” means all contract rights relating to the Interests, ▇▇▇▇▇, Equipment, Easements, Hydrocarbons, Surface Agreements or Permits, including, but not limited to, any operating agreements, joint venture agreements, unit agreements, orders and decisions of state and federal regulatory authorities establishing units, unit operating agreements, farmout agreements, processing agreements, transportation agreements, gathering and processing agreements, enhanced recovery and injection agreements, farm-in agreements, gas balancing agreements, options, drilling agreements, exploration agreements, area of mutual interest agreements, natural gas, crude oil and condensate sales agreements, hydrocarbon storage agreements, saltwater disposal agreements, water use agreements, well service agreements, leases of equipment or facilities, and assignments of operating rights, working interests, subleases and rights above or below certain footage depths or geological formations, to the extent the same are directly related to the Assets; provided, however, the term “Contract” shall not include (i) any contract or agreement which precludes disclosure or assignment for which Seller, using its best efforts, cannot reasonably secure a waiver prior to Closing by the other party(s) to such contract or agreement, (ii) the Oneok Gas Purchase Agreement, (iii) the Oneok Letter Agreements or (iv) the Oneok Rights-of-Way Agreement.

“Conveyances” means the one or more conveyances, assignments, deeds, and bills of sale, in form and substance mutually agreed to by Buyer and Seller, conveying the Assets to Buyer in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, to be executed and delivered in accordance with the provisions of Section 10.5.2.

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“Current Tax Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.1.

“Deductible Amount” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.5.

“Defect Arbitrator” has the meaning set forth in Section 20.3.

“Deposit” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.2.

“DTPA” has the meaning set forth in Section 20.17.

“Due Diligence Period” has the meaning set forth in Section. 7.1.

“Easements” means rights-of-way, easements, permits, licenses, approvals, servitudes and franchises specifically acquired for, or used in connection with, operations for the exploration and production of oil, gas or other minerals on or from the Interests or otherwise in connection with the ▇▇▇▇▇, Equipment or Surface Agreements, including, without limitation, the rights to permits and licenses of any nature owned, held or operated in connection with said operations.

“Effective Time” means 7:00 a.m. local time where the Assets are located on September 1, 2012.

“Environmental Adjustment” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2.1.

“Environmental Defect” means (i) a condition or activity with respect to an Asset that causes, or could reasonably be expected to cause, an Asset to be in violation of any Environmental Law, or any surface or mineral lease obligation, whether an express or implied obligation, relating to natural resources, conservation, the environment, or the emission, release, storage, treatment, disposal, transportation, handling, or management of industrial or solid waste, hazardous waste, hazardous or toxic substances, chemicals or pollutants, petroleum, including crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, or liquefied natural gas, and any wastes associated with the exploration and production of oil and gas (collectively, the “Regulated Substances”); or (ii) the presence of Regulated Substances in the soil, groundwater, or surface water in, on, at, or under an Asset in any manner or quantity which is required to be remediated by Environmental Law or by any applicable action or guidance levels or other standards published by any Governmental Authority with jurisdiction over the Assets, or by a surface or mineral lease obligation, whether an express or implied obligation; provided, however, that no Environmental Defect shall be deemed to exist and/or be asserted by Buyer with respect to Assets operated by Buyer.

“Environmental Laws” means any and all present and future laws, statutes, regulations, rules, orders, ordinances, codes, plans, requirements, criteria, standards, decrees, judgments, injunctions, notices, demand letters, permits, licenses or determinations issued, or promulgated by any Governmental Authority now or hereafter in effect, and in each as amended or supplemented from time to time, and any applicable administrative or judicial interpretation thereof, pertaining to (a) use, storage, emission, discharge, clean-up, release, or threatened release of pollutants, contaminants, NORM, chemicals, or industrial, toxic or hazardous substances (collectively, “Pollutants”) on or into the environment or otherwise relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transportation or handling of Pollutants, (b) health, (c) the environment, or (d) wildlife or natural resources applicable to the Assets and in effect in or for the jurisdiction in which the Assets are located, including, without limitation, the Clean Air Act (Air Pollution Control Act), the Clean Water Act, the Federal Water Pollution Act, the Rivers and Harbors Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the National

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Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the Endangered Species Act, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA), the Oil. Pollution Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (▇▇▇▇), the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Toxic Substance Control Act, the Occupational, Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA), and any and all other applicable present and future federal, state and local laws, statutes, regulations, rules, orders, ordinances, codes, plans, requirements, criteria, standards, decrees, judgments, injunctions, notices, demand letters, permits, licenses or determinations whose purpose is to regulate Pollutants or to conserve or protect health, the environment, wildlife or natural resources as any of the foregoing are now existing or may hereafter be amended or interpreted.

“Environmental Defect Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1.

“Equipment” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.

“Escrow Agent” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.2.

“Escrow Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.2.

“Execution Date” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

“Governmental Authority” means any court or tribunal (including an arbitrator or arbitral panel) in any jurisdiction (domestic or foreign) or any federal, state, county, municipal, tribal or other governmental or quasi-governmental body, agency, authority, department, hoard, commission, bureau, official or other authority or instrumentality.

“Hydrocarbons” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4.

“Indemnified Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.7.1.

“Indemnifying Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.7.1.

“Interests” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.

“Law” means any applicable statute, law, rule, regulation, ordinance, order, code, ruling, writ, injunction, decrees or official act of or by any Governmental Authority.

“Leases” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.

“Loss” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(e).

“Materials” has the meaning assigned to such term in the Confidentiality Agreement.

“Net Mineral Acres” means, as calculated separately with respect to each Lease, (a) the number of gross acres in the lands covered by such Lease, multiplied by (b) the lessor’s undivided percentage interest in oil, gas or other minerals covered by such Lease in such lands, multiplied by (c) Seller’s working interest in such Lease.

“NORM” means naturally occurring radioactive material.

“Notice Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.7.3.

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“Oneok” means Oneok Rockies Midstream, LLC, having an address of ▇.▇. ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇.

“Oneok Commitments” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.5.

“Oneok Contracts” means, collectively, the Oneok Letter Agreements, the Oneok Gas Purchase Agreement, and the Oneok Rights-of-Way Agreement.

“Oneok Gas Purchase Agreement” means that certain Gas Purchase Agreement dated March 15, 2012 by and between Oneok, as buyer and Samson Resources Company, as seller, covering the sale of natural gas from the Assets.

“Oneok Letter Agreements” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.6.

“Oneok Rights-of-Way Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.7.

“Open Defect” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.4.3.

“Party” and “Parties” each has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

“Permits” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6.

“Permitted Encumbrances” means (i) any third party consents to assignment and similar agreements with respect to which waivers or consents are obtained prior to Closing or which are typically obtained after Closing; (ii) easements, rights of way, servitudes, licenses and permits on, over, across or in respect of any of the Assets which do not individually or in the aggregate materially interfere with the use, operation or development of the Assets; (iii) rights reserved to or vested in any Governmental Authority to control or regulate any of the Assets in any manner, and all obligations and duties under all applicable Laws or under any franchise, grant, license or permit issued by any such Governmental Authority; (iv) materialmen’s, mechanics’, repairmen’s, employees’, contractors’, operators’, Tax and other similar liens or charges arising in the ordinary course of business incidental to the construction, maintenance or operation of any of the Assets which have not yet become due and payable; (v) any other liens, charges, encumbrances, contracts, agreements, instruments, obligations, defects or irregularities of any kind whatsoever affecting the Assets that do not operate to reduce the net revenue interest below that set forth on Exhibit “A” or “B” for such Interest or increase the working interest above that set forth on Exhibit “A” or “B” without a proportionate increase in the corresponding net revenue interest; (vi) defects and irregularities arising out of the lack of a survey; (vii) defects or irregularities arising out of prior oil and gas leases which by their terms and on their face, expired more than ten (10) years prior to the Effective Time, and which have not been released of record; (viii) defects or irregularities arising out of liens, mortgages or deeds of trust which, by their terms and on their face, expired and terminated more than ten (10) years prior to the Effective Time but which remain unreleased of record; (ix) defects and irregularities cured by possession under applicable statutes of limitation and statutes relating to prescription; (x) all approvals or rights to consent by, required notices to, filings with or other actions by Governmental Authorities in connection with the sale or conveyance of oil and gas leases or interests therein if they are customarily obtained subsequent to the sale or conveyance; and (xi) any assignments, leases, or other documents related to the Assets which have not been delivered to Seller by Buyer.

“Person” means any individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, trust, limited liability company, unincorporated organization, Governmental Authority, or any other entity.

“Pipeline Imbalances” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.5.

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“Post Closing Statement” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.3.

“Post Closing Suspense Account Statement” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.4.

“Preferential Purchase Right” has the meaning set forth in Section. 9.1.

“Property Taxes” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.1.

“Records” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.7.

“Represented Imbalance” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.4.

“Retained Assets” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.9.

“Seller” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

“Seller Group” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.1.

“Surface Agreements” means any surface leases, surface use right or agreements or any similar rights, agreements or licenses relating to the Assets.

“Suspense Accounts” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.5.

“Tax” or “Taxes” means all federal, state, local and other taxes and similar levies, fees, charges and assessments imposed by a Governmental Authority, including without limitation, income, gross receipts, sales, use, transfer, business and occupation, franchise, profits, license, lease, services, service use, duties, excise, severance, production, stamp, occupation, ad valorem, real and personal property, withholding, payroll, and value added taxes, and any taxes of any Person under Treasury Regulations Section 1.1502-6 (or any corresponding provisions of state, local or foreign tax law), or as a transferee or successor, or by contract or otherwise, including any interest, penalties or additions to any tax with respect to any of the foregoing.

“Tax Deferred Exchange” has the meaning set forth in Article 15.

“Tax Return” means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, or information return or statement relating to Taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof.

“Termination Threshold” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.4.3.

“Title Defect” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.

“▇▇▇▇▇” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.

“Williston Hunter” means Williston Hunter, Inc.

ARTICLE 2

2.	PURCHASE AND SALE

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Seller agrees to sell to Buyer and Buyer agrees to buy from Seller, effective as of the Effective Time for the consideration recited and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, all of Seller’s right, title and interest in the following (each individually referred to as an “Asset” and all collectively referred to as the “Assets”):

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2.1

Interests—All of those certain oil, gas, and/or mineral leases and any extensions, renewals, ratifications or amendments to such leases described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto (“Leases”), together with all other rights, titles and interests of Seller in the Leases and any other lands or interests covered thereby, associated therewith or pooled, unitized or communitized therewith, including, without limitation, all working interests, royalty interests, overriding royalty interests, net profits interests, production payments, mineral interests, forced pooled interests, and interests acquired under contracts or otherwise in the lands covered by the Leases, and any other lands or interests pooled, unitized or communitized therewith, provided, however, that all of the foregoing are subject to the limitations, if any, described in said Exhibit “A” (the Leases and the lands and other interests described above are collectively referred to herein as the “Interests”).

2.2

▇▇▇▇▇ —All of the oil and gas ▇▇▇▇▇, salt water disposal ▇▇▇▇▇, injection ▇▇▇▇▇ and other ▇▇▇▇▇ and wellbores located on or attributable to the Interests or on lands pooled or unitized with any portion thereof, or on lands located within any governmental drilling or spacing unit which includes any portion thereof, or on portions thereof associated with proved undeveloped reserves whether producing, in progress, plugged or unplugged, shut-in or permanently or temporarily abandoned, including, but not limited to, the ▇▇▇▇▇ identified on Exhibit “B” (the “▇▇▇▇▇”).

2.3

Equipment—All personal property, fixtures and improvements and facilities, spare parts and inventory (insofar as the same are located on the Interests or are specifically identified on Schedule 2.3), equipment, pipelines, gathering lines, flow lines, pipeline laterals, well pads, tank batteries, well heads, treating equipment, compressors, power lines, casing, tubing, pumps, motors, gauges, meters, valves, heaters, treaters, or other equipment of any kind, appurtenant to the Interests or ▇▇▇▇▇ or used in connection with the ownership or operation of the Interests or ▇▇▇▇▇ or the production, treatment, sale or disposal of Hydrocarbons (collectively, the “Equipment”).

2.4

Production—All of the oil, natural gas, condensate, casinghead gas, products or other minerals, attributable or allocable to the Interests or ▇▇▇▇▇ (i) from and after the Effective Time or (ii) which are in storage above the pipeline connection as of the Effective Time, or (iii) with regard to any over-produced or under-produced volumes of Seller attributable to the Assumed Imbalances and Pipeline Imbalances (the “Hydrocarbons”).

2.5

Easements and Surface Agreements—All the Easements and the Surface Agreements.

2.6

Contract Rights and Permits —Except as set forth on Schedule 2.6, all Contracts and all environmental and other governmental (whether federal, state, tribal or local) permits, licenses, orders, authorizations, franchises and related instruments or rights relating to the ownership, operation or use of the Interests, ▇▇▇▇▇, Equipment, Hydrocarbons, Easements and Surface Agreements (the “Permits”).

2.7

Files and Records—All of the flies, records and data relating to the items and interests described in Sections 2.1 through 2.6 above including, without limitation, land and lease files, well files, title records including abstracts of title, and title curative documents, title opinions, title insurance reports/policies, property ownership reports, surveys, maps and

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drawings, division order and right-of-way files, prospect information, contracts, production records, all logs including electric logs, core data, pressure data and decline curves and graphical production curves, operational records, technical records, production and processing records, accounting records, including but not limited to, invoices, work tickets, material transfers, revenue remittances, check detail, journal entries, ledgers and sub-ledgers supporting the Closing and Post Closing Statements and contract files, and all related materials in the possession of Seller, less and except all privileged legal files and records (other than title opinions, related documents and legal files and records included in, or are part of, the above-referenced files and records), Seller’s federal or state income, franchise or margin Tax files and records, employee files, reserve evaluation information or economic projections (other than reserve evaluation or economic projection materials and files previously made available to Buyer), competing bids, proprietary data, information and data under contractual restrictions on assignment, privileged information, intellectual property, or seismic, geophysical, geological or other similar information or data to the extent there is a contractual restriction on disclosure or assignment of such information or data (collectively, the “Records”) which Records shall be provided to Buyer in electronic form if so maintained by Seller and otherwise in paper form.

2.8

Oneok Contracts—In addition to the Assets described in Sections 2.1 through 2.7, Buyer shall assume a proportionate share of Seller’s rights and obligations under the Oneok Contracts as more specifically set forth in Sections 11.5, 11.6 and 11.7.

2.9

Retained Assets—Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Sections 2.1 through 2.7 or elsewhere herein, the Assets do not include the following (the “Retained Assets”):

(a)

All claims and causes of action of Seller (1) arising from acts, omissions or events related to, or damage to or destruction of, the Assets, occurring prior to the Effective Time, (ii) arising under or with respect to any of the Contracts that are attributable to periods of time prior to the Effective Time (including claims for adjustments or refunds), or (iii) with respect to any of the Retained Assets, copies of all Records necessary to process such claims after the Closing, provided, Buyer retains access to such Records.

(b)

All rights and interest of Seller (i) under any policy or agreement of insurance or indemnity, (ii) under any bond or (iii) to any insurance or condemnation proceeds or awards arising, in each case, from acts, omissions or events related to, or damage to or destruction of, the Assets occurring prior to the Effective Time.

(c)

All claims of Seller for refunds or loss carry forwards with respect to (i) production, severance or any other Taxes attributable to the Assets for any period prior to the Effective Time, (ii) income or franchise Taxes or (iii) any Taxes attributable to the Retained Assets.

(d)

All proceeds, income, revenues, claims, refunds or other benefits (including any benefit attributable to any Laws in respect of “royalty relief’ or other similar measures) not otherwise enumerated above, prior to the Effective Time as well as any security or other deposits made, attributable to (i) the Assets for any period prior to the Effective Time or (ii.) any Retained Assets.

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(e)

All documents and instruments of Seller relating to the Assets that may be protected by an attorney client or work product privilege (excepting title opinions and related documents);

(f)

All audit rights arising under any of the Contracts or otherwise with respect to any period prior to the Effective Time or to any Retained Assets;

(g)

All surface rights not specifically associated with or used in conjunction with the Assets; and

(h)

Seller’s retained proportionate share of the rights and obligations arising under or attributable to the Oneok Contracts as provided for under Sections 11.5, 11.6, and 11.7.

2.10

Omissions and Errors —It is understood that the Assets are intended to include, subject to the reservations and conditions herein contained, all of Seller’s right, title, and interest, effective from and after the Effective Time, in and to the Assets, regardless of the omission of any lease, well or other property, errors in description, any incorrect or misspelled names or any transcribed or incorrect recording references, and that the Parties will take all such actions as are reasonably necessary to effect such sale, transfer and conveyance.

ARTICLE 3

3.	PURCHASE PRICE AND ALLOCATION

3.1

Base Purchase Price—Buyer agrees to pay for the Assets the total sum of Six Hundred Fifty Million and No/Dollars ($650,000,000.00) (“Base Purchase Price”) to be paid by direct bank deposit or wire transfer in same day funds at the Closing, subject only to the price adjustments set forth in this Agreement.

3.2

Performance Deposit and Payment—Within two (2) Business Days following the Execution Date, Seller and Buyer shall enter into an escrow agreement in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit “E” (the “Escrow Agreement”) between and among Buyer, Seller, and ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Chase Bank, N.A. (the “Escrow Agent”). Within one (1) Business Day of the full execution of the Escrow Agreement, Buyer shall fluid by wire transfer in same day funds to the Escrow Agent an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the Base Purchase Price (Thirty-Two Million Five Hundred Thousand and No/Dollars ($32,500,000.00)) (the “Deposit”). In the event the Closing occurs, the Deposit shall be released to Seller in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement and applied to the Base Purchase Price to be paid at Closing, subject to the other adjustments thereto as set forth in this Agreement. If Closing does not occur and the Agreement is terminated, then the Deposit shall be retained by Seller or paid to Buyer, as provided in Section 19.2 below.

3.3

Adjustments to the Base Purchase Price—The Base Purchase Price shall be adjusted as follows:

(a)

Upward Adjustments.—The Base Purchase Price shall be adjusted upward for the following, without duplication:

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(i)

all normal and customary production expenses, operating expenses, operated and non-operated overhead charges and capital expenditures paid or incurred by Seller (based on the date of actual service) in connection with the ownership and operation of the Assets attributable to the periods from and after the Effective Time (including, without limitation, royalties and Taxes (other than income taxes) attributable to Hydrocarbons produced and saved from and after the Effective Time, and pre-paid charges);

(ii)

all proceeds attributable to the sale of Hydrocarbons from the Assets and all other income and benefits received by Buyer attributable to production, ownership and operation of the Assets prior to the Effective Time;

(iii)

all positive adjustments, if any, regarding Additional Interests, as provided in Section 7.2;

(iv)

to the extent the Assumed Imbalances reflect an underbalanced (or under-produced or under-received balance) position of Seller as of the Effective Time regarding the Assets, all adjustments regarding such under balanced Assumed Imbalances in accordance with the provisions of Section 13.4;

(v)

all adjustments for oil in storage above the pipeline connection, as provided in Section 13.1;

(vi)

adjustments for over-delivered Pipeline Imbalances (volumes owed to Seller) as provided in Section 13.5;

(vii)

all royalty overpayment amounts and/or future deductions as royalty offsets associated with the Assets as of the Effective Time;

(viii)

Taxes (other than income taxes) attributable to ownership on or after the Effective Time that are paid or to be paid by Seller; and

(ix)

any other upward adjustments to the Base Purchase Price specified in this Agreement.

(b)

Downward Adjustments.—The Base Purchase Price shall be adjusted downward for the following, without duplication:

(i)

except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all production expenses, operating expenses, operated and non-operated overhead charges and other costs under applicable operating agreements and other expenses, costs and charges paid or incurred by Buyer (based on the date of actual service) in connection with the Assets and attributable to periods prior to the Effective Time, including, without limitation, Taxes, capital expenses and other costs;

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(ii)

all proceeds attributable to the sale of Hydrocarbons and all other income and benefits received by Seller and attributable to the production, operation or ownership of the Assets on or after the Effective Time;

(iii)

all adjustments regarding Title Defects, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7;

(iv)

all adjustments regarding Environmental Defects, in accordance with the provisions of Article 8;

(v)

all adjustments regarding exercised Preferential Purchase Rights, as contemplated in Article 9;

(vi)

all adjustments regarding Casualty Defects, in accordance with the provisions of Article 17;

(vii)

to the extent the Assumed Imbalances reflect an overbalanced (or over- produced or over-received balance) position of Seller as of the Effective Time regarding the Assets, all adjustments regarding such overbalanced Assumed Imbalances, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13.4;

(viii)

adjustments for under-delivered Pipeline Imbalances (volumes owed by Seller), as provided in Section 13.5;

(ix)

an amount equal to the amounts held in the Suspense Accounts as of the Closing, as contemplated in Section 11.5;

(x)

an amount equal to the Deposit;

(xi)

Taxes (other than income taxes) attributable to ownership prior to the Effective Time that are paid or to be paid by Buyer; and

(xii)

any other downward adjustments to the Base Purchase Price specified in this Agreement.

3.4

Allocation of Base Purchase Price—Exhibit C attached hereto sets forth the working interests and associated net revenue interests attributable to (i) all ▇▇▇▇▇ and (ii) the number of net mineral acres attributable to the Net Mineral Acres. Seller and Buyer agree that the Base Purchase Price shall be allocated among the Assets as set forth on Exhibit “C” (the “Allocated Values”) for the purpose of (i) providing notices, or obtaining waivers, of any Preferential Purchase Rights, (ii) determining the value of a Title Defect, and (iii) handling those instances for which the Base Purchase Price is to be adjusted.

ARTICLE 4

4.	ACCESS TO ASSETS AND DATA; DISCLAIMERS; GOVERNMENTAL REVIEWS

4.1

Access—Promptly upon execution of this Agreement, Seller shall provide Buyer and Buyer’s authorized representatives (i) reasonable physical access, at Buyer’s sole risk, cost and expense, to the Assets to allow Buyer to conduct on-site Phase I environmental site assessments of the Assets, to the extent Seller has the right to grant such access; and

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(ii) access to the Records and other Assets, including access to any interpretative or predictive data or information (to the extent any such data or information is proprietary or subject to third-party restrictions, Seller will use its reasonable efforts to obtain any consents necessary to allow Buyer to review such data or information). At Buyer’s option, any Asset where Buyer is not permitted access to conduct on-site Phase I environmental site assessment may be excluded from this transaction and the Base Purchase Price shall be reduced by the Allocated Value of such Asset. In connection with any on-site inspections, Buyer agrees to not unreasonably interfere with the normal operation of the Assets and further agrees that under no circumstances shall it perform any invasive tests of any nature on the Assets without the express written consent of Seller and the operator of the ▇▇▇▇▇, such consent of Seller not to be unreasonably withheld.

IN CONNECTION WITH GRANTING SUCH ACCESS, AND EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH CLAIMS ARE CAUSED BY THE SOLE OR. CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF SELLER, BUYER WAIVES AND RELEASES ALL CLAIMS AGAINST SELLER GROUP FOR INJURY TO, OR DEATH OF PERSONS, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY INCURRED OR DIRECTLY CAUSED BY BUYER OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS DILIGENCE AND BUYER AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS SELLER GROUP FROM AND AGAINST ALL SUCH CLAIMS.

4.2

Disclaimer—Buyer specifically understands and acknowledges the following:

4.2.1

Title—Title to the Assets shall be transferred and conveyed to Buyer at Closing with a “by, through and under” warranty of title, and shall otherwise be conveyed in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Conveyances.

4.2.2

Disclaimer of Warranty—EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, OR IN THE CONVEYANCES, SELLER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND NEGATES ANY REPRESENTATION, COVENANT OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AT COMMON LAW, BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE, RELATING TO THE CONDITION OF THE ASSETS AND ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES AND ITEMS OF MOVABLE PROPERTY COMPRISING ANY PART OF THE ASSETS INCLUDING (i) ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (ii) ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTY OF CONFORMITY TO MODELS OR SAMPLES OF MATERIALS; (iii) ANY RIGHTS OF BUYER UNDER APPLICABLE STATUTES TO CLAIM DIMINUTION OF CONSIDERATION OR RETURN OF THE BASE PURCHASE PRICE; (iv) ANY CLAIM BY BUYER FOR DAMAGES BECAUSE OF DEFECTS OR OTHER VICES, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN; (v) ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTY REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, THE RELEASE OF MATERIALS INTO THE ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION-, NORM OR ASBESTOS, OR PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT OR HEALTH; OR (vi) ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTY REGARDING TITLE TO ANY OF THE ASSETS, EXCEPT FOR THE SPECIAL WARRANTY OF TITLE PROVIDED IN THE CONVEYANCES. IT IS THE EXPRESS

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INTENTION OF BUYER AND SELLER THAT, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, OR IN THE CONVEYANCES, THE PERSONAL PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES AND ITEMS AND THE CONDITION OF THE ASSETS ARE BEING CONVEYED TO BUYER AS IS WHERE IS,” WITH ALL FAULTS, AND IN THEIR PRESENT CONDITION AND STATE OF REPAIR. BUYER REPRESENTS TO SELLER THAT AS OF CLOSING BUYER WILL HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE OR CAUSE TO BE MADE SUCH INSPECTIONS AS BUYER DEEMS APPROPRIATE, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT SUCH INSPECTIONS SHALL NOT IMPAIR OR OTHERWISE AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF SELLER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT OR IN THE CONVEYANCES.

4.2.3

Additional Disclaimer—EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT OR IN THE CONVEYANCES, SELLER HEREBY EXPRESSLY NEGATES AND DISCLAIMS, AND BUYER HEREBY WAIVES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT SELLER HAS NOT MADE, ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR COVENANT, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OR MATERIALITY OF ANY FILES, RECORDS, DATA, INFORMATION, OR MATERIALS (WRITTEN OR ORAL) HERETOFORE OR HEREAFTER FURNISHED TO BUYER IN CONNECTION WITH THE ASSETS, OR AS TO THE QUALITY OR QUANTITY OF HYDROCARBON RESERVES (IF ANY) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE ASSETS OR THE ABILITY OF THE ASSETS TO PRODUCE HYDROCARBONS. ANY AND ALL SUCH FILES, RECORDS, DATA, INFORMATION, AND OTHER MATERIALS FURNISHED BY SELLER, WHETHER MADE AVAILABLE PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE 4 OR OTHERWISE, ARE PROVIDED TO BUYER AS A CONVENIENCE AND ACCOMMODATION, AND ANY RELIANCE ON OR USE OF THE SAME SHALL BE AT BUYER’S SOLE RISK. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, SELLER REPRESENTS AND WARRANT’S IT HAS NOT PROVIDED ANY INFORMATION IT KNOWS TO BE FALSE OR INACCURATE PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT SUCH REPRESENTATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO FORECASTS ANT) INTERPRETATION DATA PROVIDED TO BUYER BY SELLER.

4.3

Governmental Reviews —Seller and Buyer shall each in a timely manner make (or cause its applicable Affiliate to make) (i) all required filings (if any), including filings required under the ▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇ Act (if any), and prepare applications to and conduct negotiations with, each Governmental Authority as to which such filings, applications or negotiations are necessary or appropriate in the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby and (ii) provide such information as the other may reasonably request in order to make such filings, prepare such applications and conduct such negotiations. Each Party shall cooperate with and use all reasonable efforts to assist the other with respect to such filings, applications and negotiations. Buyer and Seller shall bear equally the cost of all filing or application fees payable to any Governmental Authority with respect to the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, regardless of whether Buyer, Seller, or any Affiliate of any of them is required to make the payment.

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ARTICLE 5

5.	SELLER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Seller represents and warrants to Buyer, as of the Execution Date and as of the Closing Date, as follows:

5.1

Existence—It. is an entity duly organized and validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its state of formation, and is duly qualified to carry on its business and to own and operate the Assets in each jurisdiction in which the Assets are located.

5.2

Authority, Binding Obligations—The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Seller and all agreements and documents contemplated hereby to be executed by Seller, and the consummation by Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, have been duly authorized by all required Persons and no other actions on the part of Seller are required to authorize this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement, and all documents and instruments contemplated hereby, constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of Seller in accordance with their respective terms, subject to all applicable bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application with respect to creditors.

5.3

Violations—Seller has not materially violated (and to the knowledge of Seller none of the Assets are in material violation of) any Laws applicable to any of the Assets or to the operation thereof.

5.4

Compliance—Seller has materially complied (and, to the knowledge of Seller, all of the Assets, as owned and operated, are in material compliance) with all applicable Laws (including without limitation Environmental Laws) of all Governmental Authorities having jurisdiction.

5.5

Payment of Royalties—To the knowledge of Seller, all royalties and in-lieu royalties with respect to the Assets which accrued or are attributable to the period prior to the Effective Time have been properly and fully paid, or are included within the suspense amounts being conveyed to Buyer pursuant to Section 11.5.

5.6

Taxes—To the knowledge of Seller, all ad valorem, property, production, severance and similar Taxes with respect to the Assets that are due based on or measured by the ownership of any Assets, the production or removal of Hydrocarbons therefrom or the receipt of proceeds therefrom have been properly and timely paid.

5.7

Contracts; Oneok Contracts—To the knowledge of Seller, (a) Seller has not received written notice of its default under any of the Contracts or the Oneok Contracts, (b) the Contracts and the Oneok Contracts are in full force and effect, and (c) Seller is not in default in any material respect under the Contracts or the Oneok Contracts. To the knowledge of Seller, no counterparty to any Contract or the Oneok Contracts is in breach thereof.

5.8

Litigation and Claims—Except as set forth on Schedule 5.8, Seller has received no notice of any suit, action, demand, proceeding, lawsuit, administrative action or other litigation pending or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened with respect to Seller or any of the Assets that could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the ownership, operation or value of any of the Assets or any of the ▇▇▇▇▇ or Leases.

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5.9

Sale Contracts—Except for (a) Contracts governing the sale of Hydrocarbons in the ordinary course (including the Oneok Contracts) or (b) the disposition in the ordinary course of equipment no longer suitable for oil and gas field operations, there are no material contracts or options outstanding for the sale, exchange or transfer of Seller’s interest in the Assets or any portion thereof.

5.10

Notices—Except as set forth on Schedule 5.10, Seller has not received written notice, which has not heretofore been complied with, in all material respects, of any material violation of Laws issued with respect to any of the Assets.

5.11

Take-or-Pay—Seller is not obligated, under a take-or-pay or similar arrangement, to allow Hydrocarbons to be sold, without receiving full payments at the time of delivery in an amount that corresponds to the net revenue interest in the Hydrocarbons attributable to any Well, unit or Lease described in Exhibits “A” or “B” (other than with regard to certain obligations relative to Assumed Imbalances or Pipeline Imbalances, as contemplated under Sections 13.4 and 13.5, respectively).

5.12

Timely Payment—Seller has paid its share of all costs payable by it under the Leases and the Contracts, including, but not limited to, delay rental payments, minimum royalty payments, or any other payment necessary to maintain the Leases and/or Contracts except those being contested in good faith.

5.13

Imbalances—To the knowledge of Seller, except as set forth on Schedule 13.4, there are no gas or other Hydrocarbon production imbalances existing as of the Effective Time with respect to any of the Assets.

5.14

Outstanding Obligations—Except as otherwise described in Schedule 5.14, to the knowledge of Seller, there are no outstanding authorizations for expenditures in excess of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000), net to Seller’s interest, or other written commitments or proposals to conduct operations on the Assets.

5.15

Brokers—Seller has incurred no liability, contingent or otherwise, for broker’s or finder’s fees in respect of this Agreement or the transaction contemplated hereby for which Buyer shall have any responsibility whatsoever.

5.16

Bankruptcy—There are no bankruptcy, reorganization or arrangement proceedings pending, being contemplated by, or to the knowledge of Seller, threatened against Seller.

5.17

No Violation of Covenants—Upon Closing, the transfer of the Assets to Buyer will not violate any covenants or restrictions imposed on Seller by any bank or other financial institution in connection with a mortgage or other instrument, and will not result in the creation or imposition of a lien on any portion of the Assets.

5.18

Consents—Except as set forth on Schedule 5.18, to the knowledge of Seller, there are no waivers, consents to assign, approvals or similar rights required in connection with the conveyance of the Assets from Seller to Buyer.

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5.19

Preferential Purchase Rights—Except as set forth on Schedule 5.19, to the knowledge of Seller, there are no Preferential Purchase Rights to which the Assets are subject.

5.20

▇▇▇▇▇—All ▇▇▇▇▇ that have been drilled by Seller as operator have been, in all material respects, drilled, completed, and operated in compliance with the Leases and all applicable Laws.

5.21

Environmental

(a)

With respect to the Assets, Seller has not entered into, and, to the knowledge of Seller with respect to non-operated Assets, is not subject to, any written notice of violation or written notice of alleged violation, agreement, consent, order, decree, judgment, license or permit condition. or other directive of any Governmental Authority which is (i) in existence as of the Effective Time, (ii) based on any Environmental Laws relating to the current and future use of any of the Assets or (iii) requires any change in the present conditions or operations of any of the Assets.

(b)

With respect to the Assets, Seller has not received written notice from any Person of any release, disposal, event, condition, circumstance, activity, practice or incident concerning any land, facility, asset or property included in the Assets which interferes with or prevents compliance by, or threatens to interfere with or prevent compliance with any Environmental Law, the terms of any license or permit issued by any Governmental Authority or any surface or mineral lease obligation, whether an express or implied obligation.

5.22

False Information—Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Seller has not provided Buyer any information it knows to be false or inaccurate, provided, however, such representation shall not apply to any forecasts or interpretive data provided to Buyer by Seller.

ARTICLE 6

6.	BUYER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Buyer represents and warrants to Seller, as of the Execution Date and as of the Closing Date, as follows:

6.1

Information—Buyer represents that it is a sophisticated purchaser, knowledgeable in the evaluation of oil and gas properties and has performed due diligence on the Assets and performed all necessary tasks involved in evaluating the Assets, to the Buyer’s complete satisfaction. SUBJECT TO THE OTHER TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, BUYER REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT ON THE CLOSING, BUYER WILL ACCEPT THE ASSETS AT CLOSING IN THEIR PRESENT CONDITION, “AS IS AND WHERE IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS.” BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT AND IN THE CONVEYANCES, SELLER HAS MADE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE BACKGROUND MATERIALS OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ASSETS FURNISHED BY OR ON

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BEHALF OF SELLER OR TO BE FURNISHED TO BUYER OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY INTERNAL APPRAISALS AND/OR INTERPRETIVE DATA OF SELLER. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement and in the Conveyances, Buyer acknowledges and affirms that it has relied and will rely solely upon Seller’s representations, warranties and covenants in this Agreement and on its independent analysis, evaluation and investigation of and judgment with respect to, the business, economic, legal, Tax or other consequences of this transaction, including its own estimate and appraisal of the extent and value of the petroleum, natural gas and other reserves associated with the Assets.

6.2

Knowledge and Experience—Buyer (i) is engaged in the business of exploring for and/or producing oil and gas or other valuable minerals as an ongoing business and (ii) is purchasing the Assets for its own account for investment purposes and not with the intent to resell the Assets in violation of any federal or state securities laws. Buyer is an experienced and knowledgeable investor in oil and gas properties, has the financial and business expertise to evaluate the merits and risks of the transactions covered by this Agreement and has relied solely on the basis of its own independent investigation of the Assets for all purposes. In acquiring the Assets, Buyer is acting in the conduct of its own business and not under any specific contractual commitment to any third party, or any specific nominee agreement with any third party, to transfer to, or to hold title on behalf of, such third party, with respect to all or any part of the Assets. Buyer acknowledges that it has had the opportunity to seek the advice of persons it deemed appropriate concerning the consequences of the provisions of this Agreement and hereby waives any and all rights to claim that it is an unsophisticated investor in oil and gas properties.

6.3

No Other Warranties—Buyer acknowledges that, except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement and in the Conveyances, Seller has not made any representation, covenant or warranty, express or implied, at common law, by statute or otherwise, relating to the condition of the Assets, including, without limitation, any implied or express warranty of merchantability, of fitness for any particular purpose, or of conforming to models or samples of materials as to any personal property, fixtures or structures conveyed pursuant to this Agreement.

6.4

Formation, Good Standing, and Authority—Buyer is a corporation formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of Oklahoma. This Agreement constitutes, and all documents and instruments contemplated hereby to be executed by Buyer constitute, the legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms.

6.5

Liability for Broker’s Fees—Buyer has not incurred any liability, contingent or otherwise, for broker’s or finder’s fees relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement for which Seller shall have any responsibility whatsoever.

6.6

Financial Resources—Buyer has all funds necessary to pay the Base Purchase Price and any other amounts contemplated by this Agreement Buyer’s ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby is not contingent on its ability to secure financing or to complete any public or private placement of securities prior to or upon Closing.

6.7

Bankruptcy—There are no bankruptcy, reorganization or arrangement proceedings pending, being contemplated by, or to the knowledge of Buyer, threatened against Buyer.

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6.8

Environmental Defects—There are no Environmental Defects associated with any of the Assets operated by Buyer or its Affiliates.

ARTICLE 7

TITLE

7.1

Title Defects—Buyer shall notify Seller in writing of any Title Defect in the Assets after discovering the Title Defect but in any event on or before December 10, 2012 (the “Due Diligence Period”). For the purpose of this Agreement, a “Title Defect” shall mean a deficiency, impairment, encumbrance, lien, encroachment, irregularity, or defect, which individually per Asset as set forth on Exhibit “C” exceeds Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) in one (or more) of the following respects (other than Permitted Encumbrances):

7.1.1

Adverse Claims—Seller’s title as to all or part of an Asset is subject to (i) an outstanding mortgage which is not released on or before Closing; (ii) a deed of trust which is not released on or before Closing; (iii) a lien or similar encumbrance which is not released on or before Closing; or (iv) a pending Claim in which a competing ownership interest in an Asset is claimed or implied.

7.1.2

Decreased Net Revenue Interest—Seller owns less than the net revenue interest shown on Exhibit “C” for a particular Asset.

7.1.3

Increased Working Interest—Seller owns more than the working interest shown on Exhibit “C” for a particular Asset without a proportionate increase in the corresponding net revenue interest shown on Exhibit “C”.

7.1.4

Decreased Net Mineral Acres—Seller’s interest in any Lease represents less than the number of Net Mineral Acres as set forth on Exhibit “C”.

7.1.5

Reversions—An Asset is subject to reduction by the exercise by a third-party of a reversionary, back-in, or other similar right not reflected on Exhibit “C” or not reflected in any materials received by Buyer prior to the date hereof

7.1.6

Asset—For purposes of the Base Purchase Price adjustment described in Article 7 and 8, a particular “Asset” will be determined pursuant to the Asset description and value set forth on Exhibit “C”.

7.2

Additional Interests —During the Due Diligence Period, Seller may notify Buyer in writing if Seller determines that it has (i) a lesser working interest (without a proportionate decrease in the corresponding net revenue interest) with respect to all or any part of the Assets than shown on Exhibit “C”, (ii) a greater net revenue interest with respect to all or any part of the Assets than that set forth in Exhibit “C”, or (iii) a greater interest in any Lease than the number of Net Mineral Acres as set forth in Exhibit “C” (collectively, such items shall be referred to as an “Additional Interest”). During the Due Diligence Period, Buyer may notify Seller in writing of any Additional Interest. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the term “Additional Interest” shall not include any additional unleased mineral interest, leasehold interest, farmout interest or other similar type interest to be acquired by Seller at any time under the ▇▇▇▇▇▇. AMI.

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7.3

Notices —Any Title Defect notice pursuant to Section 7.1 or Additional Interest notice pursuant to Section 7.2 shall include appropriate documentation to substantiate the applicable position and the estimated value of the Title Defect or Additional Interest. If any such notice is not timely delivered, the claimant shall thereafter have no right to assert such Title Defect or Additional Interest as the basis for an adjustment to the Base Purchase Price; provided, however, that this waiver shall not apply with regard to any matters or claims that Buyer may have the right to assert under the special warranty of title in the Conveyances.

7.4

Adjustments to Base Purchase Price —Upon timely delivery of a notice under Article 7 pursuant to Section 7.1 or 7.2, either by Buyer or by Seller, Buyer and Seller shall meet at least two (2) Business Days prior to Closing and use reasonable commercial efforts to agree on the validity of any claims for Title Defects or Additional Interests and the amount of any Base Purchase Price adjustment using the following criteria:

7.4.1

Liquidated Charges—If the adjustment is based upon a lien, encumbrance, or other charge upon an Asset which is liquidated in amount or which can be estimated with reasonable certainty, then the adjustment shall be the sum necessary to be paid to the obligee to remove the encumbrance from the affected Asset.

7.4.2

Ownership Variance -

(a)

If the adjustment is based upon Seller owning a lesser or greater net revenue interest with a corresponding proportionate lesser or greater working interest in an Asset than that shown on Exhibit “C”, then the adjustment shall be proportionate to the amount allocated to the affected Asset on Exhibit “C”.

(b)

If the adjustment is based upon Seller owning lesser or greater Net Mineral Acres than that set forth on Exhibit “C” for the applicable Lease, then the adjustment shall be equal to the product of (i) the shortfall or overage of Net Mineral Acres for the applicable Lease, times (ii) the applicable per Net Mineral Acre Allocated Value set forth on Exhibit “C”.

(c)

If the adjustment is based upon Seller owning a lesser or greater net revenue interest without a corresponding proportionate lesser or greater working interest in an Asset than that shown on Exhibit “C”, then the Parties shall use their best efforts to agree upon a mutually acceptable Base Purchase Price adjustment based upon the Allocated Value for such Asset as set forth on Exhibit “C”.

7.4.3

Valuation of Title Defects -

(a)

If the adjustment is for an item other than as set forth in Sections 7.4.1 or 7.4.2 above, Buyer and Seller shall endeavor, to mutually agree on the amount of the Base Purchase Price adjustment. If the Parties cannot agree to the existence of a Title Defect or Additional Interests or the applicable adjustment, the matter shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions in Section 20.3. Any such item shall be

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referred to as an “Open Defect”. Notwithstanding any of the preceding provisions of this Section 7, all adjustments applicable to Title Defects or Additional Interests shall be made prior to Closing which Closing shall be extended until resolution of any disputes relating to the Title Defects or Additional Interests; provided, however, that if adjustments for alleged Title Defects, Environmental Defects, Casualty Defects and Open Defects do not, in the aggregate, exceed ten (10%) percent of the Base Purchase Price (the “Termination Threshold”), then Closing shall occur as to the other Assets that are not subject to the dispute (with the portion of the Assets subject to the dispute being excluded, and the Base Purchase Price reduced for the entire Allocated Values thereof) and Closing shall subsequently occur with respect to the Assets made the subject of the dispute within thirty (30) days following the final resolution of the dispute.

(b)

Subject to the provisions of Section 7.5, for all Title Defects, Seller shall elect to either:

(i)

in the case of Title Defects, either:

(a)

sell to Buyer the entire Asset(s) affected by the Title Defect but reduce the Base Purchase Price by the agreed upon amount associated with such Title Defect; or

(b)

exclude from this transaction the Assets affected by the Title Defect and reduce the Base Purchase Price for the entire Allocated Value of the Asset(s) so excluded; or

(c)

if the Asset is excluded from this transaction pursuant to (b) above and Seller cures the Title Defect to Buyer’s reasonable satisfaction prior to one hundred eighty (180) days after Closing, Buyer shall purchase the said excluded Asset for its Allocated Value as of the Effective Time.

(ii)

in the case of an Additional Interest, sell to Buyer the entire Asset(s) affected by the Additional Interest at the original Allocated Value set forth on Exhibit “C” attributable to such Assets proportionately increased to reflect such Additional Interest.

7.5

Deductible for Title and Environmental Defects—Notwithstanding the provisions set forth above, a Title Defect or Environmental Defect shall not result in an adjustment to the Base Purchase Price unless the aggregate net value of the sum of

(a)

all Title Defects and

(b)

all Environmental Defects

agreed to by the Parties is greater than two percent (2%) of the Base Purchase Price (the “Deductible Amount”). In such event, the Base Purchase Price on the Closing shall be adjusted by the aggregate net value of the sum of (a) all Title Defects and (b) all Environmental Defects which collectively exceed the Deductible Amount.

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7.6

Termination—If, because of Title Defects, Environmental Defects, Open Defects, and Casualty Defects in the aggregate, the Base Purchase Price is to be adjusted downward by an amount exceeding the Termination Threshold either Party may, upon written notice to the other Party, cancel this Agreement pursuant to Section 19.1(c).

ARTICLE 8

8.	ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY

8.1

Acceptance of Environmental Condition—Buyer shall give Seller notice (an “Environmental Defect Notice”) of any Environmental Defect that was not disclosed to or known by Buyer prior to the execution of this Agreement. For the purpose of this Agreement, an Environmental Defect shall mean a deficiency which individually per Asset as set forth on Exhibit “C” exceeds Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) and complies with all of the following conditions precedent:

(a)

The Environmental Defect Notice must be received by Seller as soon as reasonably practical after discovery of the Environmental Defect by Buyer, but in any event on or before December 10, 2012;

(b)

The Environmental Defect Notice must be based on credible and probative evidence substantiated in good faith by Buyer’s environmental experts that shows it is more likely than not that there exists an Environmental Defect;

(c)

The evidence referred to in Section 8.1(b) must be fully described, substantiated in good faith by Buyer’s environmental experts, and in the case of documentary evidence, enclosed.

(d)

The Environmental Defect Notice must reasonably describe the remediation and/or restoration required to remedy the Environmental Defect, or the potential damages claimed or likely to be claimed by a third party (the “Cleanup”), each as recommended or estimated in good faith by Buyer’s environmental experts; and

(e)

To the extent practicable, the Environmental Defect Notice must state Buyer’s good faith estimate of the amount of potential Loss to be incurred by Buyer as a result of the Environmental Defect. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Loss” shall include any estimated Cleanup, costs, losses, expenses, liabilities (including civil fines), damages, demands, suits, sanctions, reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys, technical experts and expert witnesses.

If Buyer does not provide Seller with an Environmental Defect Notice within the period set forth above, then at Closing, Buyer shall be deemed to have accepted such Asset and to have waived Buyer’s right to assert an Environmental Defect with respect to the Assets.

8.2

Remedy for Environmental Defects—If Buyer gives a valid Environmental Defect Notice in accordance with Section 8.1, Seller may provide for one of the remedies in Section 8.2.1 with respect to the Environmental Defect that is subject to such Environmental Defect Notice, but each such remedy, and the aggregate of all remedies, shall be limited in accordance with Section 7.5.

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8.2.1

Remedy—If Buyer delivers a valid Environmental Defect Notice to Seller, Seller, at its election, shall have the option of:

(i)

remediating the Environmental Defect and resolving all Losses arising from such Environmental Defect to the reasonable satisfaction of Buyer, and if applicable, the appropriate Governmental Authority having jurisdiction,

(ii)

contesting the existence of an Environmental Defect or Buyer’s estimate of the amount of all Losses associated with the Environmental Defect pursuant to Section 8.2.3,

(iii)

paying Buyer’s good faith estimate of the amount of all Losses associated with the Environmental Defect in the form of a reduction to the Base Purchase Price (an “Environmental Adjustment”), or

(iv)

excluding the Asset pursuant to Section 8.2.2.

8.2.2

Exclusion of Affected Asset—At Seller’s option, an exclusion adjustment may be made in an amount equal to the Allocated Value of the Asset which is the subject of a valid Environmental Notice. In such event Seller shall retain the Asset and the Base Purchase Price shall be reduced by the Allocated Value of such Asset.

8.2.3

Contested Environmental Defects—If Seller contests the existence of any Environmental Defect or Buyer’s estimate of the Loss associated with such Environmental Defect, Seller shall notify Buyer within five (5) Business Days after Seller’s receipt of the Environmental Defect Notice. The notice shall state the basis for Seller’s contest of the Environmental Defect or the estimate of the Cleanup cost. Within two (2) Business Days after Buyer’s receipt of the notice, representatives of Seller and Buyer, knowledgeable in environmental matters, shall meet in person or otherwise, and, prior to Closing, either:

(i)

agree to reject the Environmental Defect, in which case Buyer shall waive the Environmental Defect, or

(ii)

agree on the validity of the Environmental Defect and the estimated Loss, in which case Seller shall have the options described in Section 8.2.1 (except the right to contest) and Section 8.2.2 (Exclusion of Affected Asset).

If Seller and Buyer cannot agree on either option (i) or (ii) in the preceding sentence, the Environmental Defect or the estimated Loss subject to the Environmental Defect Notice shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions set forth in Section 20.3.

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Notwithstanding any of the preceding provisions of this Section 8.2.3, all Environmental Adjustments shall be made prior to Closing, which Closing shall be extended until resolution of any disputes relating to the Environmental Defects; provided, however, that if adjustments for alleged Title Defects, Environmental Defects, Casualty Defects and Open Defects do not, in the aggregate, exceed the Termination Threshold, then Closing shall occur as to the other Assets that are not subject to the dispute (with the portion of the Assets subject to the dispute being excluded, and the Base Purchase Price reduced for the entire Allocated Values thereof) and Closing shall subsequently occur with respect to the Assets made the subject of the dispute within thirty (30) days following the final resolution of the dispute unless Sellers elect exclusion of the affected Assets.

IT IS SPECIFICALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT ONCE AN ENVIRONMENTAL DEFECT HAS BEEN REMEDIATED AND ALL LOSSES RELATED TO SUCH ENVIRONMENTAL DEFECT HAVE BEEN RESOLVED TO BUYER’S REASONABLE SATISFACTION, AND H APPLICABLE, THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION, BUYER SHALL ASSUME ANY AND ALL FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH ASSET.

8.2.4

Implementing Cleanup—If Seller elects to Cleanup an Environmental Defect pursuant to Section 8.2.1, Seller shall select the means and methods of effecting the Cleanup in accordance with applicable Environmental Laws, applicable industry standards, and any applicable agreement. Seller’s responsibility for remediation under this Section 8.2 shall be limited to a standard appropriate for the use of an Asset for oil and gas activities and in accordance with all applicable laws.

8.3

Acceptance of Environmental Condition—SUBJECT TO THE OTHER TERMS AND PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, UPON CLOSING, BUYER AGREES TO ACCEPT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF THE ASSETS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS TO CLEAN UP OR REMEDIATE; AND SUBJECT TO THE OTHER TERMS AND PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, BUYER HEREBY AGREES TO RELEASE SELLER FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY THEREFORE AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD SELLER HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, CAUSES OF ACTION, FINES, EXPENSES, COSTS, LOSSES, AND LIABILITIES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS) IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF THE ASSETS OR. BUYER’S FAILURE TO PROPERLY REMEDIATE THE CONDITION WITH RESPECT TO THE ASSETS, PROVIDED SUCH REMEDIATION IS PERFORMED TO THE REASONABLE SATISFACTION OF BUYER AND ANY APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AFFIRMS THAT THE ASSETS HAVE BEEN UTILIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPLORATION, PRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF OIL AND GAS, AND EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, AT CLOSING, THE ASSETS WILL BE ACQUIRED IN THEIR “AS IS, WHERE IS” ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION. BUYER HAS CONDUCTED AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF THE PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF THE ASSETS, TO THE EXTENT BUYER DEEMS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE.

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8.4

NORM—Buyer acknowledges that the Assets have been used for exploration, development and production of oil, gas and water and that there may be petroleum, produced water, wastes or other materials located on, under or associated with the Interests. Equipment and sites included in the Assets may contain NORM. NORM may affix or attach itself to the inside of ▇▇▇▇▇, materials and equipment as scale, or in other fowls; the ▇▇▇▇▇, materials and equipment located on or included in the Assets may contain NORM and other wastes or hazardous substances/materials; and NORM containing material and other wastes or hazardous substances/materials may have been buried, come in contact with the soil or otherwise been disposed of on or around the Assets. Special procedures may be required for the remediation, removal, transportation or disposal of wastes, asbestos, hazardous substances/materials, including hydrogen sulfide gas and NORM from the Assets. From and after the Closing, Buyer shall assume responsibility for the control. storage, handling, transporting and disposing of or discharge all materials, substances and wastes from the Assets (including produced water, hydrogen sulfide gas, drilling fluids, NORM and other wastes), whether present before or after the Effective Time, in a safe and prudent manner and in accordance with all applicable Environmental Laws (as defined below).

8.5

Environmental Indemnities—EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT OR IN THE CONVEYANCES, THIS SALE IS MADE ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS AND BUYER RELEASES SELLER FROM ANY LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF THE ASSETS, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY OR ATTRIBUTABLE TO SELLER’S NEGLIGENCE. FROM AND AFTER CLOSING, SUBJECT TO THE OTHER TERMS AND PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, BUYER SHALL BE LIABLE TO SELLER FOR AND SHALL, IN ADDITION, INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, RELEASE AND HOLD SELLER HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, IN FAVOR OF ANY THIRD PARTY OR ENTITY FOR INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON(S) OR FOR DAMAGE, LOSS, POLLUTION OR CONTAMINATION OF ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, GROUNDWATER OR THE ENVIRONMENT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF THE ASSETS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CLAIMS ARISING UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS OR, FOR ANY OTHER CLAIMS ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM, OR INCIDENT TO, THE USE, OCCUPATION, OWNERSHIP, OPERATION, CONDITION (WHETHER LATENT OR PATENT), MAINTENANCE OR ABANDONMENT OF ANY OF THE ASSETS AND WHETHER ARISING FROM OR CONTRIBUTED TO BY THE ACTIVE, PASSIVE, JOINT, SOLE OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY OF SELLER, OR SELLER’S CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OR THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OF SELLER’S CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS, INCLUDING ANY STRICT LIABILITY UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY SUCH CLAIMS RESULT FROM ANY CONDITIONS, EVENTS, ACTIONS OR INACTIONS ARISING, OCCURRING OR ACCRUING PRIOR TO, ON OR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE TIME. Buyer and Seller shall treat all information regarding any environmental conditions as confidential and shall not make any contact with any Governmental Authority or third party regarding same without written consent from the other Party unless so required by applicable law.

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ARTICLE 9

9.	THIRD-PARTY PREFERENTIAL PURCHASE RIGHTS AND CONSENTS

9.1

Third Party Notices—Seller shall request, from the appropriate parties (and in accordance with the documents creating such rights and/or requirements), any consent or approval of any third party, person or Governmental Authority that are customarily received prior to Closing (“Consents”) and shall send out notices for all options, rights of first refusal, or similar preferential purchase rights burdening any of the Assets (each a “Preferential Purchase Right”) applicable to the Assets, in compliance with the terms of all Contracts providing for such Preferential Purchase Rights. Seller shall promptly give notices to third parties holding either (i) any Consent rights, or (ii) Preferential Purchase Rights. Seller shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to obtain waivers of, or to comply with, any such Preferential Purchase Right or Consents prior to Closing.

9.2

Third-Party Exercise—If a third-party exercises a Preferential Purchase Right of the Assets, the affected Asset shall be removed from this Agreement and the Base Purchase Price shall be adjusted by the dollar amount allocated to the affected Asset as set forth on Exhibit “C”.

9.3

Third-Party Failure to Purchase—If a third-party exercises a Preferential Purchase Right for an Asset, but fails to close the purchase for any reason within sixty (60) days after Closing (or any such longer period if so prescribed under the applicable contract), Seller shall give written notice to Buyer of such failure to close, and Buyer shall purchase such Asset for the Allocated Value set forth on Exhibit “C” for such Asset and on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement including the Effective Time set forth in this Agreement.

9.4

Failure to Obtain Consents—If Seller is unable to obtain any Consents prior to Closing, Buyer, at Buyer’s option may (i) purchase the affected Asset for the Allocated Value set forth on Exhibit “C” or (ii) have the affected Asset removed from this Agreement and the Base Purchase Price adjusted by the dollar amount allocated to the affected Asset as set forth on Exhibit “C”; provided, however, Seller shall have one hundred twenty (120) days following Closing to obtain any of said Consents, in which event the Affected Asset shall be purchased by Buyer. In connection therewith, the Affected Asset shall be conveyed to Buyer, effective as of the Effective Time, within five (5) Business Days following receipt of such Consent, with Buyer wiring to Seller the dollar amount allocated to the Affected Asset within said five (5) Business Day period.

ARTICLE 10

10.

CONDITIONS TO CLOSING; SETTLEMENT STATEMENT; CLOSING

10.1

Seller’s Conditions to Closing—The obligations of Seller at the Closing are subject to the satisfaction at or prior to the Closing, or waiver in writing by Seller, of the following conditions:

(a)

All representations and warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement, to the extent qualified with respect to materiality, shall be true and correct in all respects, and to the extent not so qualified, shall be true and correct in all material respects, in each case as if such representations and warranties were made at and as of the Closing Date; and Buyer shall have performed and satisfied in all material respects all covenants and agreements required to be performed and satisfied by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing.

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(b)

No suit, action or other proceeding brought by a third party shall be pending, nor shall any order have been entered by any court or Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over the Parties or the subject matter of this Agreement which remains in effect at the time of Closing, in either case, that restrains or prohibits or seeks to restrain or prohibit, or seeks damages in connection with, the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement.

(c)

All material consents and approvals required of any third party or Governmental Authorities, including, but not limited to, all approvals required under the ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Act (if any), in order to sell and transfer the Assets to Buyer and otherwise close and consummate the transaction contemplated herein, except consents and approvals of assignments by Governmental Authorities or third parties that are customarily obtained after Closing, shall have been received or waived in writing, or the necessary waiting period shall have expired, or early termination of the waiting period shall have been granted.

(d)

If requested by Seller, Buyer shall have provided Seller evidence satisfactory to Seller that Buyer, as of Closing (i) is qualified to do business and to own the Assets in all jurisdictions in which the Assets are located and (ii) has posted all bonds required by any Governmental Authority or other body to own and operate the Assets,

(e)

The aggregate adjustments to the Base Purchase Price attributable to Title Defects, Environmental Defects and Casualty Defects shall not have exceeded the Termination Threshold.

(f)

Buyer shall have performed its obligations set forth in Section 10.5.

10.2

Buyer’s Conditions to Closing—The obligations of Buyer at the Closing are subject to the satisfaction at or prior to the Closing, or waiver in writing by Buyer, of the following conditions:

(a)

All representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement, to the extent qualified with respect to materiality, shall be true and correct in all respects, and to the extent not so qualified, shall be true and correct in all material respects, in each case as if such representations and warranties were made at and as of the Closing Date, and Seller shall have performed and satisfied in all material respects all covenants and agreements required to be performed and satisfied by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing.

(b)

No suit, action or other proceeding brought by a third party shall be pending, nor shall any order have been entered by any court or Governmental. Authority having jurisdiction over the Parties or the subject matter of this Agreement which remains in effect at the time of Closing, in either case, that restrains or prohibits or seeks to restrain or prohibit, or seeks damages in connection with, the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement.

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(c)

(d)

The aggregate adjustments to the Base Purchase Price attributable to Title Defects, Environmental Defects and Casualty Defects shall not have exceeded the Termination Threshold.

(e)

Seller shall have performed its obligations set forth in Section 10.5.

10.3 Closing Settlement Statement—At least two (2) Business Days prior to Closing, Seller shall provide Buyer with a closing settlement statement covering all adjustments, without duplication, to the Base Purchase Price to be made at Closing under this Agreement (the “Closing Settlement Statement”). To the extent available, actual numbers shall be used. If not available, Seller shall use reasonable and good faith estimates of the same, which estimates shall be adjusted to take into account actual numbers in connection with the Post Closing Settlement Statement described in Section 11.3 below. In preparing the Closing Settlement Statement Seller shall have no obligation to make an accrual for revenues not received as of Closing.

10.4

Closing Date and Place—The closing of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement shall be held on or before December 20, 2012 (the “Closing Date”), at the offices of Seller at Samson Plaza, Two West Second Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 or at such other place as the parties mutually agree (the “Closing”). In the event any of the conditions set forth in Article 10 are not satisfied or waived prior to the Closing Date, Buyer and Seller may extend the Closing Date by mutual written agreement.

10.5

Closing Activities—The following actions shall take place at Closing:

10.5.1

Certificates—Each Party shall deliver to the other Party a certificate in a form reasonably satisfactory to the other Party dated as of the Closing and executed by a duly authorized officer, partner, attorney-in-fact or owner, as appropriate, of such Party to the effect that (a) the Party has all requisite corporate, partnership or other power and authority to purchase or sell the Assets, as the case may be, on the terms described in this Agreement and to perform its other obligations hereunder, (b) that all corporate, partnership and/or other prerequisites of whatsoever nature have been fulfilled, and (c) certifying that all conditions to Closing as set forth in Sections 10.1(a) or 10.2(a), as the case may be, have been met.

10.5.2

Conveyances—Seller and Buyer shall execute, acknowledge and deliver two (2) counterpart copies of each of the Conveyances (substantially in the form set forth as Exhibit “D” attached hereto) to be filed in each respective County where the Assets are located, assigning and conveying the Assets to Buyer, as well as applicable governmental assignment forms. The Conveyances shall convey title to the Assets with a “by, through and under” warranty of title.

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10.5.3

Payment—Buyer shall deliver to an account designated in writing by Seller by wire transfer of same day funds the Base Purchase Price, less the Deposit, and plus or minus any other adjustments thereto contemplated in Section 3.3 above or otherwise in this Agreement.

10.5.4

Possession—Seller shall deliver to Buyer exclusive possession of the Assets.

10.5.5

Letters-in-Lieu—Seller shall prepare and Seller and Buyer shall execute and deliver to Buyer the Letters-in-Lieu of Transfer Orders provided for in Section 13.3.

10.5.6

Release of Mortgages, Deeds of Trusts, Liens, Encumbrances and Financing Statements—Seller shall deliver to Buyer duly executed releases of any mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, encumbrances and financing statements, if any, placed by (or caused to be placed by) Seller upon and encumbering Seller’s interest in the Assets.

10.5.7

Additional Documents—Seller and Buyer shall take such other actions and deliver such other documents as are contemplated by this Agreement.

ARTICLE 11

11.

POST-CLOSING OBLIGATIONS

Seller and Buyer agree to the following post-Closing obligations:

11.1

Recordation and Filing of Documents—After the Closing, Buyer shall file or record the Assignments in the appropriate county and governmental records. Buyer shall provide a copy of same, including recording date, to Seller, all at the sole cost of Buyer.

11.2

Records—Within ten (10) Business Days after the Closing, Seller shall furnish Buyer the Records. To the extent any of such Records contain attorney-client privileged documents retained by Seller, Seller shall provide Buyer with a privilege log. All reasonable out-of-pocket costs associated with delivering the Records shall be borne solely by Buyer. Insofar as Seller reasonably believes the Records may be needed or useful in connection with federal, state or local regulatory or Tax matters or resolution of disputes, litigation, or contract compliance issues, Buyer (for a period of seven (7) years after the Closing) shall further make available to Seller or its Affiliates (at the location of such Records in Buyer’s organization) access to the Records during normal business hours, upon not less than two (2) Business Days prior written request by Seller, and Seller shall have the right to copy at its own expense and retain such copies of the Records as Seller, in good faith, believes may be useful or needed in connection with the above-described matters; provided, Buyer may destroy Records from time to time and prior to the end of such seven (7) year period in accordance with Buyer’s normal document retention policy as long as Buyer notifies Seller in advance and provides Seller an opportunity to copy such Records at Seller’s expense.

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11.3

Post Closing Statement—Seller shall issue a post closing statement covering adjustments, without duplication, to the Base Purchase Price that were not included in the Closing Settlement Statement (the “Post Closing Statement”) within one hundred twenty (120) days after Closing. Buyer shall respond with objections and proposed corrections within

sixty (60) days of the receipt of the Post Closing Statement. If Buyer does not respond with objections and the support therefor to the Post Closing Statement in writing within sixty (60) days of the issuance of the Post Closing Statement, said Statement shall be deemed approved by Buyer. In the event that Buyer does respond and objects within this time period, the Parties shall meet within fifteen (15) days following receipt of Buyer’s objections and attempt to resolve the disputed items. If the Parties are unable to resolve the disputed items by the end of such fifteen-day period, the dispute shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions set forth in Section 20.3. After approval by Seller and Buyer (or after final resolution of the same under Section 20.3), the net adjustment due pursuant to the Post Closing Statement for the Assets conveyed shall be summarized and a net check or invoice shall be sent to the Buyer or Seller, as the case may be. Buyer or Seller, as the case may be, agrees to promptly pay such invoice within ten (10) days after receipt by Buyer. Seller or Buyer, as the case may be, shall he given reasonable access to and shall be entitled to a review and audit during normal business hours of the other Party’s records pertaining to the computation of amounts claimed in the Post-Closing Statement.

11.4

Suspense Accounts—As set forth and itemized on Schedule 11.4 attached hereto, Seller currently maintains suspense accounts pertaining to oil and gas heretofore produced comprising monies payable to royalty owners, mineral owners and other persons with an interest in production associated with the Assets that Seller has been unable to pay (the “Suspense Accounts”). A downward adjustment to the Base Purchase Price will be made at Closing to reflect the Suspense Accounts as of the Closing Date and the Suspense Accounts shall be further adjusted, if necessary, in the Post Closing Statement. Subject to the other provisions hereof, Buyer shall assume full and complete responsibility and liability for proper payment of the funds comprising the Suspense Accounts as set forth on the “Post Closing Suspense Account Statement,” which shall be provided by Seller to Buyer with the Post Closing Statement required in Section 11.3, (including any liability under any unclaimed property law or escheat statute). Buyer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Seller, its parent, subsidiary and Affiliates, together with their respective officers, directors, employees, agents and their respective successors and assigns, harmless from and against any and all liabilities, claims, demands, penalties and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or pertaining to the proper payment and administration of the Suspense Accounts in accordance with the Post Closing Suspense Account Statement. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Seller shall remain liable and indemnify, defend and hold Buyer harmless from any claims for interest associated with the Suspense Accounts accruing prior to or on the Effective Time, and Buyer shall assume liability and indemnify, defend and hold Seller harmless from any claims for interest associated with the Suspense Accounts after the Effective Time.

11.5

Oneok Gas Purchase Agreement—Seller has disclosed to Buyer the fact that Seller entered into the Oneok Gas Purchase Agreement with Oneok under which the Seller’s owned and/or controlled natural Gas (as defined in the Oneok Gas Purchase Agreement) production was dedicated from certain lands located in Divide County, North Dakota to Oneok during the term of the Oneok Gas Purchase Agreement. Similarly, Baytex and Williston Hunter each also entered into their own respective gas purchase agreement with Oneok dated March 15, 2012 covering the same lands as the Oneok Gas Purchase Agreement with identical terms (each a “Concurrent. Contract” as defined in each of the respective gas purchase agreements). Under the Concurrent Contracts (one of which is the Oneok Gas Purchase Agreement) the parties each individually agreed to acquire

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and/or bear their proportionate share of a variety of commitments, including, but not limited to, certain financial and volumetric thru-put commitments with Oneok under their respective Concurrent Contracts (collectively, the “Oneok Commitments”). Furthermore, the Oneok Commitments specifically include, but are not limited to, the Electricity Infrastructure Build-Out (as defined in the Concurrent Contracts) as well as the Minimum Quantity Agreement (as defined in the Concurrent Contracts), both of which are identified and described on Exhibit “A” of the Concurrent Contracts. As part of the consideration for the Parties entering into this Agreement, the Parties have agreed that upon Closing, Buyer shall assume twenty-seven. percent (27%) of Seller’s original fifty-two and one-half percent (52.5%) of all Oneok Commitments as provided for under the Concurrent Contracts.

Buyer and Seller agree that they shall work in good faith with one another and with Oneok to amend the Oneok Gas Purchase Agreement to evidence the adjustments described in this Section 11.5, (including Buyer’s assumption of the percentage of the Oneok Commitments as described in the prior paragraph).

Until Buyer and Seller are able to amend the Oneok Gas Purchase Agreement to reflect Buyer’s obligation to assume twenty-seven percent (27%) of Seller’s Oneok Commitments under the Oneok Gas Purchase Agreement by obtaining the written agreement of Oneok, this Section 11.5 shall serve as the agreement among the Parties as to how the Oneok Commitments shall be assumed, apportioned, borne and shared by and between the Parties, by the above stated percentages amongst themselves. In the event the Parties cannot obtain the written agreement of Oneok, then upon receipt by Seller of any invoice or payment netting from or by Oneok for an unadjusted or incorrect adjusted Oneok Commitment in Seller’s Oneok Gas Purchase Agreement, Seller shall notify Buyer or its successors and/or assigns and within thirty (30) days of receipt of Seller’s notice, Buyer shall reimburse Seller for Buyer’s share of said unadjusted or incorrect adjusted Oneok Commitment.

11.6

Oneok Letter Agreements—By way of two (2) separate letter agreements dated March 1.5, 2012, Seller, Baytex and Williston Hunter, each agreed to further define and/or limit their respective rights under the Concurrent Contracts (collectively, the two letter agreements shall be referred to herein as the “Oneok Letter Agreements”. One letter agreement addressed amending any of the Concurrent Contracts, while the other letter agreement addressed MVA Allocations under the Concurrent Contracts.

Under the letter agreement regarding amendments to the Concurrent Contracts, Seller, Baytex and Williston Hunter agreed that they would notify one another in the event that their rights under any of their respective Concurrent Contracts were amended. The letter agreement regarding the MVA Allocations under the Concurrent Contracts addressed allocation of volumes of production under certain scenarios. Buyer and Seller shall notify the parties to the Oneok Letter Agreements of their desired amendment to the Concurrent Contracts. In addition, Buyer agrees to (i) assume its proportionate share (as set forth in Section 11.5 above) of Seller’s rights and obligations with respect to the MVA Allocations, (ii) ratify, adopt and confirm the Oneok Letter Agreements and to be bound thereby as to its proportionate share of the obligations being acquired by Buyer by way of this Agreement, and (iii) both Buyer and Seller agree that they shall be hound by the terms of the Oneok Letter Agreements and shall work with one another to ensure that the terms and provisions thereof are adhered to accordingly.

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11.7

Oneok Rights-of-Way Agreement—As part of its construction efforts in building its gathering system for the Concurrent Contracts, Oneok entered into a letter agreement with Seller dated July 18, 2012 regarding the acquisition of rights-of-way and Oneok’s agreement to assign partial rights thereunder to Seller for use in Seller’s installation of a salt water disposal system (the “Oneok Rights-of-Way Agreement”). The Oneok Rights-of-Way Agreement covers lands and rights that are subject to this Agreement. Upon Closing Buyer shall assume any rights or obligations under the Oneok Rights-of-Way Agreement insofar and only insofar as the same cover and include lands or Assets being acquired by Buyer hereunder. For purposes of clarity, Buyer acknowledges and agrees that it shall be responsible for any rights-of-way being acquired by Oneok under the Oneok Rights-of-Way Agreement that are obtained by Oneok (or on its behalf) and which are located in the following lands in Divide County, North Dakota: Township 162, Ranges 95W, 96W, and 97W; Township 163, Ranges 94W and 95W; and Township 164, Ranges 94W and 95W.

11.8

▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇—Upon execution of this Agreement, any pending ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ election deadlines and any right to participate in the acquisition of any additional unleased mineral interest, leasehold interest, farmout interest, or other similar type interest pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ shall be suspended. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Seller’s estimated interest, inclusive of the interests offered under the pending ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ elections, is listed on Schedule 11.8 attached hereto. Seller shall be responsible for its share of expenses and entitled to its share of revenues incurred prior to the Effective Time based on the interests shown on Schedule 11.8; provided, however, Seller shall not be responsible for any bonus costs or any other acquisition or similar costs associated with said pending ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ elections. Should this transaction fail to close, Seller shall have forty-five (45) days to make its election on any pending/suspended ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ offers. In the event this transaction is completed, Seller’s right to participate in, or obligation associated with, the acquisition of any additional unleased mineral interest, leasehold interest, farmout interest or other similar type interest pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ AMT. shall terminate and shall have no force or effect at any time prior to, on or after the Effective Time.

11.9

Further Assurances—Buyer and Seller further agree that each shall, from time to time and upon reasonable request, execute, acknowledge, and deliver in proper form, any instrument of conveyance, assignment, transfer, or other instruments reasonably necessary for transferring title in the Assets to Buyer or otherwise to implement the transaction contemplated herein.

ARTICLE 12

12.

TAXES

12.1

Property Taxes—All ad valorem taxes, property taxes, and similar obligations (“Property Taxes”) applicable to the Assets with respect to the 2012 Tax period in which the Effective Time occurs (the “Current Tax Period”) shall be apportioned between Seller and Buyer as of the Effective Time based on the Current fax Period’s assessment. The apportionment method shall be an allocation based on the number of days the Assets were owned. The amount apportioned to the Seller shall be the number of days the Assets were owned from January 1, 2012 to the day prior to the Effective Time. The amount apportioned to the Buyer shall be the number of days the Assets were owned from the Effective Time to December 31, 2012. Seller shall reimburse Buyer for Seller’s portion

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of the Current Tax Period at Closing or in connection with any post-closing settlement provided for herein. Buyer shall file the Tax Return (unless previously filed by Seller) with respect to the Current Tax Period and shall pay any Taxes shown due with respect thereto, subject to Buyer’s right to reimbursement for the portion allocable to Seller pursuant to this Section 12.1, regardless of the taxing agency’s basis for calculating such Taxes. If Seller pays the Property Taxes assessed for the Current Tax Period, Buyer agrees to reimburse Seller for Buyer’s portion of said Taxes at. Closing or in connection with any post-closing settlement provided for herein.

12.2

Production Taxes—All Taxes (other than Property Taxes, income, franchise, or similar Taxes) imposed on or with respect to the production of oil, natural gas, or other hydrocarbons or minerals, or the receipt of proceeds therefrom (including, but not limited to, severance, production and excise Taxes) shall be apportioned between the Parties based upon the respective shares of production taken by the Parties. Payment or withholding of all such taxes that have accrued prior to the Effective Time and filing of all statements, returns and documents pertinent thereto shall be the responsibility of Seller. From and after Closing, payment or withholding of all such Taxes that have accrued from and after the Effective Time and the filing of all statements, returns and documents incident thereto shall be the responsibility of Buyer. In the event any such Taxes attributable to the Assets and to periods on or after the Effective Time become due and payable prior to Closing, Seller shall timely pay and satisfy the same, and appropriate adjustments therefor shall be made to the Base Purchase Price under Section 3.3 above.

12.3

Other Taxes—As may be required by relevant taxing agencies, Seller shall collect and Buyer shall pay at Closing Taxes attributable to the consummation of the transactions under this Agreement except Taxes imposed by reason of income to (or capital of) Seller. The tax collected shall be based upon the Allocated Values as provided in Exhibit “C” and shall be added to the Base Purchase Price at Closing. Any Tax specified above, inclusive of any penalty and interest, assessed at a future date against Seller with respect to the transaction covered herein shall be paid by Buyer or, if paid by Seller, Buyer shall promptly reimburse Seller therefor. Any documentary stamp tax which may be due shall be paid by Buyer.

12.4

Cooperation—Buyer and Seller shall cooperate fully as and to the extent reasonably requested by the other Party, in connection with the filing of any Tax Returns with respect to the Assets (other than with respect to income and franchise Taxes) and any audit, litigation or other proceeding with respect to such Taxes imposed on or with respect to the Assets for any period including the Closing Date or any period ending on or prior to the Closing Date for which a Tax Return has not been filed as of the Effective Time.

ARTICLE 13

13.

OWNERSHIP OF ASSETS

13.1

Distribution of Production—All oil in storage above the pipeline connection (or less tank bottoms) or gas beyond the meters at the Effective Time shall be credited to Seller, less applicable royalties and severance taxes. Seller shall use the operator’s gauging of the oil in storage and reading of all gas meters as of the Effective Time. As part of the Closing Settlement Statement, the price for such oil in storage shall be at the price that Seller has contracted to sell the oil on the Effective Time. If there is no such price, the price shall be

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the average of the two highest prices that are posted at the Effective Time (plus any premium) by other purchasing companies, as determined by Seller in the field or locality where the Assets are located for oil of like grade and gravity. Title to the oil in storage shall pass to Buyer as of the Effective Time, and an upward adjustment shall be made to the Base Purchase Price due at Closing, less applicable royalties and severance Taxes.

13.2

Proration of Income and Expenses—Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all proceeds (including proceeds held in suspense or escrow), receipts, credits, and income attributable to the Assets for all periods of time prior to the Effective Time shall belong to Seller, and all proceeds, receipts, credits, and income attributable to the Assets for all periods of time from and after the Effective Time shall belong to Buyer. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all costs, expenses, disbursements, and obligations attributable to the Assets for periods of time prior to the Effective Time shall be the obligation of Seller, and Seller shall promptly pay, or if paid by Buyer, promptly reimburse Buyer for and hold Buyer harmless from and against same. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all costs, expenses, disbursements and obligations attributable to the Assets for periods of time from and after the Effective Time shall be the obligation of Buyer, and Buyer shall promptly pay, or if paid by Seller, promptly reimburse Seller for and hold Seller harmless from and against same, provided, however, for the avoidance of doubt, that income, franchise, and similar Taxes of Seller shall not be borne by Buyer.

13.3

Notice to Remitters of Proceeds—Buyer shall be responsible for informing all purchasers of production or other remitters to pay Buyer and obtain from the remitter revenues accrued after the Effective Time. The remitter shall be informed by Seller and Buyer via Letters-in-Lieu of Transfer Order or such other reasonable documents which remitter may require.

13.4

Imbalances—Set forth in Schedule 13.4 is a listing of all gas imbalance volumes derived from the most recent imbalance statement from the Operator of each Well where a known imbalance exists measured in Mcfs and the aggregate net volume of overproduction or underproduction, as applicable, with respect to the Assets (the “Represented Imbalance”). As part of the Final Settlement Statement, the Base Purchase Price shall be adjusted, upward or downward as appropriate, to reflect the value of the difference between the aggregate net volume of overproduction or underproduction associated with the Assets set forth on Schedule 13.4 and the aggregate net volume of overproduction or underproduction associated with the Assets as of the Effective Time (the “Assumed Imbalances”). The value of said difference between the aggregate net volume (less royalties) of overproduction or underproduction, as applicable, shall be the product obtained by multiplying $2.00 by the volume of such difference in Mcfs. Buyer shall be solely responsible for any liability and solely entitled to any benefit from such production imbalances relating to the Assets, whether occurring on, before or after the Effective Time.

13.5

Pipeline and Other Non Well-head Imbalances—To the extent there exists any imbalances attributable to Hydrocarbons produced from the Assets as of the Effective Time with respect to any gas pipeline, storage or processing facility (the “Pipeline Imbalances”), at Closing the Base Purchase Price shall be adjusted upward or downward, as appropriate, to reflect the value of said Pipeline Imbalance. The value of said Pipeline Imbalance shall be calculated by summing the product(s) obtained by multiplying the volume of each net over-position or under-position, as the case may be, measured in the

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same manner as it is measured by the pipeline, storage or processing facility, as applicable, by the value at which the Pipeline imbalance was either cashed out, made up or sold, or if otherwise undeterminable then using existing fair market value of or price for, said Hydrocarbons. Buyer shall be solely responsible for any liability and solely entitled to any benefit. from such Pipeline Imbalances relating to the Assets from and after the Effective Time; provided, that Buyer shall not be liable for any penalties or surcharges payable to the pipeline transport for periods prior to the Effective Time. If the Pipeline Imbalance cannot be determined by Closing or if the pipeline storage or processing facility makes any adjustments attributable to Pre-Effective Time periods subsequent to Closing but prior to the Final Settlement Statement, then the value adjustment associated with any imbalance will be made in connection with the Final Settlement Statement.

ARTICLE 14

14.

INTERIM OPERATIONS

14.1

Standard of Care—During the period from the Execution Date to Closing, Seller shall:

(i)

to the extent the operator of the Assets allows, permit Buyer to have access for inspection as to any of the Assets;

(ii)

except for emergency action taken in the face of risk to life, property or the environment, shall not, without the prior written consent of Buyer (which shall not be unreasonably withheld) approve or authorize any AFEs or capital expenditures over Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) net to the interest of Seller which is received by Seller with respect to any Assets, incur costs for discretionary expenditures for operations in excess of One Hundred Thousand Dollars (5100,000) net to the interest of Seller for which AFEs are not prepared;

(iii)

use reasonable efforts to ensure that the operator operates the Assets in its ordinary course of business and in accordance with applicable industry standards and the tennis and conditions of all applicable Contracts, Laws and regulations;

(iv)

not transfer, sell, hypothecate, encumber, abandon or otherwise dispose of any portion of the Assets (other than the sale of Hydrocarbons in the ordinary course of business or as required in connection with the exercise by third-parties of Preferential Purchase Rights) any of the Assets;

(v)

assist the Buyer (without incurring any third party expenses) in. preserving the present relationships related to the Assets with Persons having significant business relations therewith, such as suppliers, customers, brokers, agents or otherwise;

(vi)

take any and all actions necessary to ensure that the Assets are free and clear of all liens and encumbrances as of Closing;

(vii)

not waive, compromise or settle any material right or claim if such waiver, compromise or settlement would adversely affect the use, ownership or operation of any of the Assets in any material respect, and

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(viii)

cause the Assets to he maintained in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable Contracts and applicable Laws and regulations and consistent with past practices, and consult with Buyer with respect to same.

14.2

Third-Party Notifications—Buyer shall make all notifications to all Governmental Authorities and similar groups associated with the Assets within ten (10) days of Closing. A copy of all such notifications shall be provided to Seller pursuant to the notice provisions contained in Article 18 hereof.

ARTICLE 15

15.

EXCHANGE PROVISION

Seller and Buyer, respectively, shall have the right, prior to Closing, to elect to effect a tax-deferred exchange under Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 (a “Tax Deferred Exchange”) for the Assets at any time prior to Closing. If such Party elects to affect a Tax-Deferred Exchange, the other Party agrees to execute escrow instructions, documents, agreements or instruments to affect the exchange; provided, however, that the other Party shall incur no additional costs, expenses, fees or liabilities as a result of or connected with the exchange. Seller and Buyer, as the case may be, may assign any of its rights and delegate performance of any of its duties under this Agreement in whole or in part to a. third party in order to effect such an exchange; provided, however, that such Seller and/or Buyer shall remain responsible to the other Party for the full and prompt performance of its respective delegated duties. The electing Party shall indemnify and hold the other Party and its Affiliates harmless from and against all claims, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), loss and liability resulting from its participation in any exchange undertaken pursuant to this Article 15 pursuant to the request of the electing Party.

ARTICLE 16

16.

ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY AND GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION

16.1

Definitions—For purposes Article 16 and all other provisions of this Agreement which contain an. indemnification provision, the term “Buyer Group” shall be deemed to include Buyer and its Affiliates, all successors, heirs and assigns of Buyer and its Affiliates, and the officers, directors, members, managers, shareholders, employees, representatives, co-owners, contractors, subcontractors, or agents of any of the foregoing. For purposes of this Article 16 and all other provisions of this Agreement which contain an indemnification provision, the term “Seller Group” shall be deemed to include Seller and its Affiliates, all successors, heirs and assigns of Sellers and its Affiliates, and the officers, directors, members, managers, shareholders, employees, representatives, co-owners, contractors, subcontractors, or agents of any of the foregoing.

16.2

Buyer’s Assumption of Obligations

16.2.1

Assumed Obligations—Subject to Closing occurring, and further subject to the Seller’s indemnification provisions of Section 16.4, Buyer hereby assumes and agrees to fulfill, perform, pay and discharge (or cause to be fulfilled, performed, paid or discharged):

(a)

all of the obligations, liabilities and Claims of the Seller, known or unknown, with respect to the Assets, but only insofar as the same arise on, or after, and are attributable to actions, occurrences and operations conducted from and after, the Effective Time, including, but not limited to,

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(i)

the payment and/or performance of all taxes, leasehold and equipment rentals and release payments, royalties, excess royalties, in-lieu royalties, overriding royalty interests, production payments, net profit obligations, carried working interests and any other matters with which the Assets may be burdened, insofar as the same are attributable to the periods from and after the Effective Time;

(ii)

claims for damages to or property owned by a third party or for personal injury, illness, bodily injury, or death of any person arising from and after the Effective Time;

(iii)

any other claims arising, directly or indirectly from, or incident to, the use, occupation, operation (including but not limited to royalty and accounting claims or production or pipeline imbalances) or maintenance of any of the Assets arising or occurring from and after the Effective Time; and

(b)

all of those liabilities and obligations described in Section 16.2.2,

(c)

twenty-seven percent (27%) of Seller’s obligations arising under the Oneok Gas Purchase Agreement. and the Concurrent Contracts as described in Section 11.5, as well as the assumption of Buyer’s share of Seller’s obligations under the remaining Oneok Contracts as described in Sections 11.6 and 11.7, and

(d)

following the expiration of Seller’s indemnity obligations as set forth in Section 16.4, any and all duties and obligations or claims which would fall under Sections 16.4(iii) through (vi), inclusive, whether arising before, on or after the Effective Time

(collectively (a), (b), (c) and (d) shall be referred to as the “Assumed Obligations”.

16.2.2

Environmental Assumed Obligations—Subject to Closing occurring, and further subject to the Seller indemnification provisions of Section 16.4:

(i)

THE ASSUMED OBLIGATIONS SHALL INCLUDE, AND BUYER, FROM AND AFTER THE CLOSING ACCEPTS SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND AGREES TO PAY, ALL COSTS AND EXPENSES INCURRED FROM AND AFTER THE EFFECTIVE TIME AND ASSOCIATED WITH PLUGGING AND ABANDONMENT OF ALL ▇▇▇▇▇, DECOMMISSIONING OF ALL FACILITIES AND PLATFORMS, AND CLEARING AND RESTORATION OF ALL SITES, IN EACH CASE INCLUDED IN, OR ASSOCIATED WITH, THE ASSETS.

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(ii)

THE ASSUMED OBLIGATIONS SHALL INCLUDE, AND BUYER, FROM AND AFTER THE CLOSING ACCEPTS SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND AGREES TO PAY, ANY AND ALL COSTS AND EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY COMPLIANCE OR NON-COMPLIANCE THEREWITH, ANY ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, AND THE DISPOSAL, RELEASE, DISCHARGE OR EMISSION OF HYDROCARBONS, HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, HAZARDOUS WASTES, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, SOLID WASTES OR POLLUTANTS INTO THE ENVIRONMENT), KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, WITH RESPECT TO THE ASSETS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH OBLIGATIONS OR. LIABILITIES AROSE PRIOR TO, ON, OR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE TIME. BUYER EXPRESSLY AGREES TO ASSUME THE RISK THAT THE ASSETS MAY CONTAIN WASTE MATERIALS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, NORM, HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, HAZARDOUS WASTES, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, SOLID WASTES, OR OTHER POLLUTANTS.

16.2.3

Full Understanding—Buyer covenants and agrees that it shall not attempt to avoid the effect of the indemnification made by it above by later arguing that at the time of the indemnification it did not fully appreciate the extent of any such claims.

16.3

Buyer’s General Indemnity—Buyer shall, upon Closing, defend, indemnify, release and hold Seller Group harmless from and against any and all Claims in favor of any person arising from or relating to:

(i)

Buyer’s breach of any of its representations and warranties in this Agreement,

(ii)

Buyer’s breach of any of its covenants in and under this Agreement, and

(iii)

the Assumed Obligations,

THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 16.3 ABOVE SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY OF SUCH CLAIMS MAY BE ATTRIBUTABLE, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, TO THE STRICT LIABILITY OR NEGLIGENCE OF SELLER GROUP, BUYER OR THIRD PARTIES, WHETHER SUCH NEGLIGENCE IS ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, JOINT OR CONCURRENT, EXCLUDING ANY SOLE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF SELLER GROUP.

16.4

Seller’s General Indemnity—Seller shall, upon Closing, defend, indemnify, release and hold Buyer Group harmless from and against any and all Claims in favor of any person arising from or related to:

(i)

Seller’s breach of any of its representations and warranties in this Agreement;

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(ii)

Seller’s breach of any of its covenants in and under this Agreement;

(iii)

subject to the provisions of Article 8, any and all duties and obligations of Sellers, express or implied with respect to the Assets, or the use, ownership, operation or disposition of the Assets arising before (or otherwise attributable to periods, or to actions, occurrences or operations conducted prior to) the Effective Time under any theory of liability, including, without limitation, by virtue of the Leases, Easements, Contracts and/or any permit, applicable statute, rule, regulation or order of any Governmental Authority;

(iv)

subject to the provisions of Article 8, any Claims for damage to or property owned by a third party or for personal injury, illness, bodily injury, or death of any person arising before the Effective Time;

(v)

any other Claims arising directly or indirectly from, or incident to, the use, occupation, operation (including, but not limited to, royalty and accounting Claims) or maintenance of any of the Assets, and arising or accruing prior to the Effective Time;

(vi)

the failure of Sellers to properly pay when due all Taxes, royalties, overriding royalties, production payments, and working interest payments relating to the Assets and attributable to periods prior to the Effective Time; and

(vii)

any liability or obligation relating to any pending lawsuits, arbitrations or similar proceedings;

THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 16.4 ABOVE SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY OF SUCH CLAIMS MAY BE ATTRIBUTABLE, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, TO THE STRICT LIABILITY OR NEGLIGENCE OF BUYER GROUP, SELLER OR THIRD PARTIES, WHETHER SUCH NEGLIGENCE IS ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, JOINT OR CONCURRENT, EXCLUDING ANY SOLE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF BUYER GROUP; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT SELLER’S OBLIGATION ‘1’0 INDEMNIFY BUYER PURSUANT ‘TO SECTIONS 16.4(i)-(vi) ABOVE SHALL APPLY ONLY FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS FOLLOWING THE CLOSING DATE. THEREAFTER, BUYER SHALL, PURSUANT TO SECTION 16.3, ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR, AND SHALL ALSO AGREE TO PROTECT, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD SELLER GROUP HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING IN FAVOR OF ANY PERSON FOR PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR FOR ANY OTHER CLAIMS ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM, OR INCIDENT TO, THE USE, OCCUPATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF ANY OF THE ASSETS OR ANY OTHER CLAIMS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE SUBJECT TO SELLER’S GENERAL INDEMNITY UNDER SECTIONS 16.4(i) THROUGH (vi).

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16.5

Limitation on Indemnification—Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Seller shall have no obligation to indemnify Buyer unless, and then only to the extent any individual claim exceeds Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) per item. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Seller’s aggregate liability for the indemnification under Section 16.4(i)-(vi) above shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the Base Purchase Price.

16.6

Further Limitation on Indemnification—Neither Party shall have any obligation under Article 16 with respect to any amount which has already been taken into account and applied to or against the Base Purchase Price in the Closing Settlement Statement or the Post Closing Statement, provided such Party has paid all amounts due pursuant to this Agreement.

16.7

Indemnification Procedures

16.7.1

General—All claims for indemnification under this Agreement shall be asserted and resolved pursuant to this Section 16.7. Any person claiming indemnification hereunder is hereinafter referred to as the “Indemnified Party” and any person against whom such claims are asserted hereunder is hereinafter referred to as the “Indemnifying Party.”

16.7.2

Claim Notice—In the event that a Party wishes to assert a claim for indemnity hereunder, such Party shall with reasonable promptness provide to the Indemnifying Party a written notice of the indemnity claim it wishes to assert on behalf of itself or another Indemnified Party, including the specific details of and specific basis under this Agreement for its indemnity claim (a “Claim Notice”). To the extent any Losses for which indemnification is sought are asserted against or sought to be collected from an Indemnified Party by a third party, such Claim Notice shall include a copy of all papers served on the applicable Indemnified Party with respect to such claim.

16.7.3

Notice Period—The Indemnifying Party shall have thirty (30) days from the personal delivery or receipt of the Claim Notice (the “Notice Period”) to notify the Indemnified Party (i) whether or not it disputes its liability hereunder with respect to such Losses and/or (ii) with respect to any Losses arising out of, associated with, or relating to third party claims, whether or not it desires, at the sole cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, to defend the Indemnified Party against any such Losses. In the event that the Indemnifying Party notifies the Indemnified Party within the Notice Period that it desires to defend the Indemnified Party against such Losses, the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend all appropriate proceedings with counsel of its own choosing. If the indemnified Party desires to participate in, but not control, any such defense or settlement it may do so at its sole cost and expense.

16.7.4

Cooperation—If requested by the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in contesting any Losses that the Indemnifying Party elects to contest or, if appropriate and related to the claim in question, in making any counterclaims against the third party asserting such Losses, or any cross-complaint against any third party (other than a Seller Indemnified Party, if the Indemnified Party is a Seller Indemnified Party; and other than a Buyer Indemnified Party, if the Indemnified Party is a Buyer Indemnified Party). Such cooperation shall include the retention and provision to the Indemnifying Party of all records and other information that are reasonably relevant to the losses at issue.

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16.7.5

Settlement—No third party claim that is the subject of indemnification hereunder may be settled or otherwise compromised without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party. No such claim may be settled or compromised by the Indemnifying Party without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement or compromise (i) entails a full and unconditional release of the Indemnified Party (and any other members of the Indemnified Party’s group, i.e., all Seller Indemnified Parties or all Buyer Indemnified Parties) without any admission or finding of fault or liability and (ii) does not impose on the Indemnified Party any material non-financial obligation or any financial obligation that is not fully paid by the Indemnifying Party.

ARTICLE 17

17.

CASUALTY LOSS

If prior to Closing any of the Assets are substantially damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty (“Casualty Defect”), Seller shall notify Buyer promptly after Seller learns of such event. Seller shall have the right, but not the obligation, to cure any such Casualty Defect by repairing such damage or, in the case of Equipment, replacing the damaged Equipment with equivalent items, no later than the Closing, insofar as the same are done to Buyer’s reasonable satisfaction. If any Casualty Defect exists at Closing, at Buyer’s option, Buyer may proceed to purchase the damaged Assets, and the Base Purchase Price shall be reduced by the aggregate reduction in value of all affected Assets on account of such Casualty Defect. In the event the Parties cannot agree on the value or Buyer elects not to purchase the damaged Assets, the damaged Assets shall be excluded from this transaction and the Base Purchase Price shall be reduced by the Allocated Value of such Assets. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 17, Seller shall be entitled to retain all insurance proceeds, if any, and claims against other parties relating to any such Casualty Defect. For purposes of this provision, normal wear and tear shall not be considered a Casualty Defect.

ARTICLE 18

18.

NOTICES

All communications between Buyer and Seller required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed as set forth below. Any communication or delivery hereunder shall he deemed to have been made and the receiving Party charged with notice (i) if personally delivered, when received, (ii) if sent by facsimile transmission, when received, (iii) if mailed three (3) Business Days after mailing, certified mail, return receipt requested, or (iv) if sent by overnight courier, next day delivery, one (1) Business Day after sending. All notices shall be addressed as follows:

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BUYER		SELLERS

CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. ▇.▇. ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Attention: ▇▇▇▇▇▇. ▇▇▇▇ Phone: 405234-9173 Fax: ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Email: ▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇.▇▇▇		SAMSON RESOURCES COMPANY ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ Attention: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Phone: ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ Fax: ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ Email: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇

with a copy to:		with a copy to:

CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. ▇.▇. ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Attention: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Phone: ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ Fax: ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ Email: ▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇.▇▇▇		SAMSON RESOURCES COMPANY ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ Attention: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ Phone: ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ Fax: ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ Email: ▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇

ARTICLE 19

19.

TERMINATION

19.1

Termination—This Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby may be terminated at any time prior to the Closing:

(a)

by the mutual written agreement of Buyer and Seller;

(b)

by written notice from either Buyer or Seller if Closing has not occurred on or before January 30, 2013; provided, however, that no Party may terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 19.1(b) if such Party’s breach of its representations and warranties or its failure to comply with its obligations or covenants under this Agreement caused the Closing not to occur on or before the above date; or

(c)

by written notice from either Buyer or Seller if the aggregate sum of (i) the Title Defect amounts for all Title Defects timely and properly asserted pursuant to Article 7, (ii) the Environmental Defect amounts for all Environmental Defects timely and properly asserted pursuant to Article 8, and (iii) the Casualty Defect amounts pursuant to Article 17 exceed the Termination Threshold.

19.2

Liabilities Upon Termination; Deposit Amount—If this Agreement terminates, as described in Section 19.1 above, then the entire Deposit, plus the actual interest earned thereon, shall be returned and paid to Buyer and all obligations of the Parties under this Agreement shall thereafter terminate and be of no further force and effect, except that the provisions of Sections 11.8, 20.4 and 20.5 shall survive; provided, however, that if this Agreement is terminated because of either:

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(a)

a willful or intentional breach of this Agreement by the Seller or because Buyer’s conditions to Closing are not satisfied as a result of Seller’s willful or intentional failure to comply with its obligations under this Agreement (and, as a result, Buyer elects to terminate this Agreement under Section 19.1(b) above), then Buyer shall be entitled to the immediate return of the Deposit, plus the actual interest earned thereon, and shall also be entitled to pursue all remedies available at law for damages or other relief, in equity or otherwise; or

(b)

a willful or intentional breach of this Agreement by Buyer or because Sellers’ conditions to Closing are not satisfied as a result of Buyer’s willful or intentional failure to comply with its obligations under this Agreement (and, as a result, Seller elects to terminate this Agreement under Section 19.1(b) above), then Seller shall be entitled to retain the Deposit, plus the actual interest earned thereon as liquidated damages (and the Parties hereby acknowledge that the extent of damages to Seller occasioned by such breach or default or failure to proceed by Buyer would be impossible or extremely impractical to ascertain and that the Deposit, plus the actual interest earned thereon, is a fair and reasonable estimate of such damage), and pursue its right to obtain specific performance pursuant to Section 20.11.

ARTICLE 20

20.

MISCELLANEOUS

20.1

Entire Agreement—This Agreement and all Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto and incorporated herein constitute the entire agreement among the Parties. Any previous negotiations or communications among the Parties are merged herein.

20.2

Survival—This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the undersigned, their successors, heirs, assigns and corporate successors and may be supplemented, altered, amended, modified, or revoked by writing only, signed by both Parties. The representations made by Seller and Buyer under Articles 5 and 6 shall continue in full force and effect for a period of one (1) year from and after the Closing Date. All other representations, promises, agreements, releases, and indemnities made in this Agreement or in the Conveyances shall survive Closing.

20.3

Selected Arbitration—Any disputes under Sections 7.4.3, 8.2.3, 11.3, and 17 that specifically refer to this Section 20.3 shall be resolved by arbitration to be conducted in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, by a single arbitrator (i) for title matters under Section 7.4(c) who shall be a title attorney, in good standing, with at least ten (10) years experience in oil and gas title involving properties in the regional area in which the Assets are located, (ii) for environmental matters under Section 8.2(c) shall be an environmental attorney, in good standing, with at least ten (10) years experience in environmental matters involving oil and gas properties in the regional area in which the Assets are located, or (iii) for matters under Sections 11.3 or 1.7 shall be an oil and gas attorney with at least ten (10) years experience in the regional area in which the Assets are located, who in each case shall be selected by mutual agreement of Buyer and Seller within fifteen (15) Business Days after referral of the disputed matter to arbitration, and absent such agreement, by the Oklahoma City office of the American Arbitration Association (the “Defect Arbitrator”). The Defect Arbitrator shall not have been employed by or performed services to any of the Sellers or Buyer for a period of five (5) years prior to the Closing Date. The

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arbitration proceeding shall be conducted in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, to the extent such rules do not conflict with the terms of this Section 20.3,. The Defect Arbitrator’s determination shall be made within fifteen (15) Business Days after submission of the matters in dispute and shall be final and binding upon the Parties, without right of appeal. Additionally, the Defect Arbitrator may consult with and engage disinterested third parties to advise the arbitrator, including without limitation petroleum or environmental engineers. The Defect Arbitrator shall act as an expert for the limited purpose of determining the specific dispute referred to the Defect Arbitrator and may not award damages, interest or penalties to any Party with respect to any matter. Seller and Buyer shall each bear their own respective legal fees and other costs of presenting this case. Seller, on one part, and Buyer, on the other part, shall bear one-half of the costs and expenses of the Defect Arbitrator, including any costs incurred by the Defect Arbitrator that arc attributable to such third party consultation. Except as expressly set forth above, no other dispute under this Agreement shall be resolved by arbitration, except by the mutual agreement of the Parties.

20.4

Confidentiality Agreements—The Parties understand and agree that the terms and provisions of those certain Confidentiality Agreements dated May 29, 2012 by and between Samson Resources Company and Continental Resources, Inc. and dated June 21, 2012 by and between Samson Resources Company and Continental Resources, Inc. (collectively, the “Confidentiality Agreements”) shall be binding upon Seller and Buyer and shall remain in full force and effect until the Closing of this transaction. In the event of termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article 19, the Parties agree to keep all of the terms of this transaction confidential except as otherwise required by applicable law, regulation or legal process or as required pursuant to a Preferential Purchase Right notice or similar provision. Furthermore, any additional information obtained as a result of Buyer’s access to the Assets which does not specifically relate to the Assets shall continue to be treated as Materials pursuant to the Confidentiality Agreements:

20.5

Choice of Law—THIS AGREEMENT AND ITS PERFORMANCE SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND GOVERNED BY, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA.

20.6

Assignment—The rights and obligations under this Agreement may not be assigned prior to Closing by any Party without the prior written consent of the other Party.

20.7

No Admissions—Neither this Agreement, nor any part hereof, nor any performance under this Agreement shall constitute or be construed as a finding, evidence of, or an admission or acknowledgment of any liability, fault, or past or present wrongdoing, or violation of any law, rule, regulation, or policy, by either Seller or Buyer or by their respective officers, directors, employees, or agents.

20.8

Amendments—Except for waivers specifically provided for in this Agreement, this Agreement may not be amended nor any rights hereunder waived except by an instrument in writing signed by the Party to be charged with such amendment or waiver and delivered by such Party to the other Party claiming the benefit of such amendment or waiver.

20.9

Counterparts—This Agreement may be executed by Buyer and Seller in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original instrument, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Execution can be evidenced by facsimile transmission of signatures pages with original signature pages to promptly follow in due course.

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20.10

Third-Party Beneficiaries—Neither this Agreement nor any performances hereunder by Seller or Buyer shall create any right, claim, cause of action, or remedy on behalf of any person not a party hereto.

20.11

Specific Performance—Subject to the provisions of Article 19, Buyer and Sellers acknowledge and agree that Seller or Buyer would be irreparably damaged if any of the provisions of this Agreement are not performed in accordance with their specific terms and that any breach of this Agreement by the other party could not be adequately compensated in all cases by monetary damages alone. Accordingly, in addition to any other right or remedy to which Seller and Buyer may be entitled, at law or in equity, they shall be entitled to enforce any provision of this Agreement by a decree of specific performance.

20.12

Public Communications—Prior to Closing, either Party may make a press release or public communication concerning this transaction; provided, however, any such press release or public communication is subject to the other Party’s prior review and written approval, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld; provided further, however, that; if Buyer, on the one hand, or Seller, on the other is required by Law or the rules of the New York Stock Exchange to make such public announcement or statement, then the same may be made without the approval of the other Parties. After Closing, either Party may make a press release or public communication concerning this transaction without the prior review or written approval of the other Party.

20.13

Headings—The headings of the Articles and Sections of this Agreement are for guidance and convenience of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement.

20.14

Expenses—Each of the Parties hereto shall pay its own fees and expenses incident to the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby, including brokers’ fees. Buyer shall be responsible for the cost of all fees for the recording of the Conveyances relating to the Assets. All other costs shall be borne by the Party incurring them.

20.15

Waiver of Consumer and Other Rights—Seller and Buyer intend that Buyer’s rights and remedies with respect to the transaction contemplated by this Agreement and with respect to all acts or practices of Seller, past, present or future, in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement shall be governed by legal principles other than the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act, Tex. Bus. & Corn. Code ▇▇▇. §17.41, et seq. (▇▇▇▇▇▇ 1987) (the “DTPA”) or similar laws in other states. BUYER WAIVES IT RIGHTS UNDER THE DTPA SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING SECTION 17A1 ET. SEQ., VERNON’S TEXAS CODE ANNOTATED, BUSINESS AND COMMERCE, A LAW THAT GIVES CONSUMERS SPECIAL RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS, OR ANY SIMILAR STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, AFTER AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY OF ITS OWN SELECTION, BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE DISCLAIMERS AND WAIVERS GIVEN IN AND UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSIDERED MATERIAL AND INTEGRAL PARTS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WITH CONSIDERATION GIVEN THEREFORE, AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ALL DISCLAIMERS AND

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WAIVERS ARE “CONSPICUOUS” AND HAVE BEEN BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF BUYER, AND THAT BUYER HAS VOLUNTARILY AND KNOWINGLY CONSENTED TO ALL DISCLAIMERS AND WAIVERS. Buyer hereby warrants and represents to Seller, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, that (i) Buyer is not in a significantly disparate bargaining position, (ii) Buyer has been represented by legal counsel in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, which transaction does not involve the purchase or lease of a family residence occupied or to be occupied as a residence, and which transaction is for a consideration paid or to be paid that exceeds $500,000.00 and (iii) Buyer is a business consumer with assets of $5,000,000.00 or more according to Buyer’s most recent financial statement prepared in accordance with GAAP and has knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that enable Buyer to evaluate the merits and risks of the transaction. Buyer acknowledges that the Purchase Price is predicated upon this waiver of the DTPA and similar laws in other states and the inapplicability of the DTPA and similar laws in other states and Buyer’s representations and warranties contained in this Section 20.15, and the Seller, in determining to proceed with entering into this Agreement, have expressly relied upon this waiver and the inapplicability of the DTPA and similar laws in other states and Buyer’s representations and warranties contained in this Section 20.15.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first written above.


“SELLERS”		“BUYER”

SAMSON RESOURCES COMPANY		CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC.

By:	/s/ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇	By:	/s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇
Name:	▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇	Name:	▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇
Title:	Attorney-in-Fact	Title:	Sr. Vice President—Land

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PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAMSON RESOURCES COMPANY AS SELLER AND CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. AS BUYER DATED AS OF November 6, 2012

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