Common use of CEC Clause in Contracts

CEC. CEC Cash Contribution CEC will contribute $406 million (the “CEC Cash Contribution”) to be used to pay the RSA Forbearance Fees (on the terms described below), for general corporate purposes and to fund sources and uses (and capital structure described herein) required on the effective date of the Plan (“Exit”). In connection with the RSA, CEC shall pay the following cash fees (the “RSA Forbearance Fees”) to those First Lien Noteholders who sign the RSA and become Consenting Creditors on or prior to 5 p.m. EST on January 12, 2015, in respect of such Consenting Creditors forbearing from exercising their default-related rights and remedies solely to the extent required by, and as set forth in, the RSA in an amount equal to (a) 1.625% of the First Xxxx Xxxx Claims held by such Consenting Creditors paid at the earlier of the date when (i) holders of 66.66% of the First Lien Note Obligations and the First Lien Bank Obligations sign the RSA (or in respect of the First Lien Bank Obligations a similar restructuring support and forbearance agreement agreeable to CEOC and CEC) and (ii) the Bankruptcy Court enters an order approving the Disclosure Statement and (b) 1.625% of the First Xxxx Xxxx Claims held by such Consenting Creditors paid at Exit. CEC Standby Commitment $75 million, which shall only be funded if there are insufficient sources and uses (after giving effect to any Available Cash) to fund the capital structure described herein at Exit. For the purpose of determining whether CEC is required to fund the CEC Standby Commitment, the amount of Available Cash shall be deemed to exclude an amount equal to $206 million less the amount of the RSA Forbearance Fees paid by CEC. CEC Put Options Purchases CEC or an affiliated entity shall, pursuant to the Put Options, purchase up to (a) $269 million of PropCo New LP Interests or REIT New Common Stock at a price implying a total value of $269 million for 14.8% of the PropCo on a fully diluted basis (excluding dilution from Equitized CPLV Mezzanine Debt and Preferred PropCo Equity, if any) and (b) $700 million of OpCo New Common Stock at a price per share implying a total value of $700 million for 100% of the OpCo New Common Stock. Domestic Acquisitions and New Building Opportunities CEC and its non-debtor subsidiaries shall give PropCo a right of first refusal to own the real estate, and have CEC or OpCo lease, all non-Las Vegas domestic (U.S.) real estate acquisitions and new building opportunities with CEC retaining management rights with respect to such opportunities. PropCo shall give CEC a right of first refusal to operate and manage all non-Las Vegas properties that PropCo acquires. The material terms of these rights of first refusal to be mutually agreed among the Company, CEC and the Initial Consenting Creditors. CEC Lease Guaranty CEC, OpCo and PropCo will enter into a Management and Lease Support Agreement (the “MLSA”) pursuant to which (i) CEC, or a wholly-owned subsidiary, will manage the properties on behalf of OpCo and (ii) CEC will provide a guaranty in respect of the OpCo’s operating lease obligations, in each case while such lease (including any extensions, renewals or replacements) remains in effect. Certain of the material terms of the MLSA are set forth on Annex II. The remaining terms of the MLSA to be mutually agreed among the Company, CEC and the Initial Consenting Creditors on or prior to noon on December 24, 2014, with such terms being annexed hereto. Certain of the material terms of the operating leases are set forth on Annex II. The remaining terms of the operating leases to be mutually agreed among the Company, CEC and the Initial Consenting Creditors on or prior to noon on December 24, 2014, with such terms being annexed hereto. Releases The Plan shall provide (subject to completion of the investigation by CEOC’s governance committee) that CEC’s participation in the Plan through its entry into the RSA and performance of the terms thereunder in facilitating the transactions contemplated by the Restructuring shall be a full and complete settlement under Bankruptcy Rule 9019 of any claims or causes of action, known or unknown, that the Company, its estates and third parties have or could have against CEC, CAC and their respective direct and indirect sponsors, shareholders, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, managers, attorneys, professionals, advisors and representatives (each of the foregoing in their capacity as such) relating to the Company, other than (a) claims under the RSA and (b) claims arising from past, existing, and future commercial relationships between any subsidiary of CEC (other than CEOC and its subsidiaries) and CEOC or any of its subsidiaries. As part of the settlement embodied in the Plan and the RSA (subject to completion of the investigation by CEOC’s governance committee), effective on the date the Restructuring is consummated, as consideration for the Cash Contribution, the CEC Put Options Purchases, the Domestic Acquisitions and New Building Opportunities, entry into the MLSA and other valuable consideration, the Company, its estate and all of the Company’s creditors shall be deemed to have released CEC, CAC and their respective direct and indirect sponsors, shareholders, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, managers, attorneys, professionals, advisors and representatives (each of the foregoing in their capacities as such, the “CEC Released Parties”) from any and all claims, obligations, suits, judgments, damages, rights, causes of action and liabilities whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, existing or hereafter arising, at law, in equity or otherwise, relating to or based upon any act or omission relating to the Company which occurred prior to the effectiveness of the Restructuring (other than (a) claims under the RSA and (b) claims arising from past, existing, and future commercial relationships between any subsidiary of CEC (other than CEOC and its subsidiaries) and CEOC or any of its subsidiaries), including a release and waiver of any obligations arising under the Guaranty and Pledge Agreement of CEC dated as of July 25, 2014. The Plan shall also include standard injunction and exculpation provisions in respect of the CEC Released Parties. As part of the settlement embodied in the Plan and the RSA, effective on the date the Restructuring is consummated, as consideration for their entry into the RSA and other valuable consideration, the Company and the CEC Released Parties shall be deemed to have released the Consenting Creditors and their respective direct and indirect sponsors, shareholders, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, managers, attorneys, professionals, advisors and representatives (each of the foregoing in their capacity as such) from any and all claims, obligations, suits, judgments, damages, rights, causes of action and liabilities whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, existing or hereafter arising, at law, in equity or otherwise, relating to or based upon any act or omission relating to the Company which occurred prior to the effectiveness of the Restructuring.

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Samples: Agreement (Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc.)

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CEC. CEC Cash Contribution CEC will contribute $406 million (the “CEC Cash Contribution”) to be used to pay the RSA Forbearance Fees (on the terms described below), for general corporate purposes and to fund sources and uses (and capital structure described herein) required on the effective date of the Plan (“Exit”). In connection with the RSA, CEC shall pay the following cash fees (the “RSA Forbearance Fees”) in United States dollars to those First Lien Noteholders who sign the RSA and become Consenting Creditors on or prior to 5 p.m. EST on January 12, 2015, Forbearance Fee Parties (as defined in the RSA) in respect of such Consenting Creditors Forbearance Fee Parties forbearing from exercising their default-related rights and remedies solely to the extent required by, and as set forth in, the RSA in an amount equal to (a) 1.625% of the Forbearance Fee First Xxxx Xxxx Claims (as defined in the RSA) held by such Consenting Creditors Forbearance Fee Parties paid at the earlier of the date when (i) holders of 66.66% of the First Lien Note Obligations and the First Lien Bank Obligations sign the RSA (or in respect of the First Lien Bank Obligations a similar restructuring support and forbearance agreement agreeable to CEOC and CEC) and (ii) the Bankruptcy Court enters an order approving the Disclosure Statement and (b) 1.625% of the Forbearance Fee First Xxxx Xxxx Claims held by such Consenting Creditors Forbearance Fee Parties paid at Exit. For the avoidance of doubt and without limitation, each Forbearance Fee Party shall be an express third party beneficiary with respect to this provision. CEC Standby Commitment $75 million, which shall only be funded if there are insufficient sources and uses (after giving effect to any Available Cash) to fund the capital structure described herein at Exit. For the purpose of determining whether CEC is required to fund the CEC Standby Commitment, the amount of Available Cash shall be deemed to exclude an amount equal to $206 million less the amount of the RSA Forbearance Fees paid by CEC. CEC Put Options Purchases CEC or an affiliated entity shall, pursuant to the Put Options, purchase up to (a) $269 million of PropCo New LP Interests or REIT New Common Stock at a price implying a total value of $269 million for 14.8% of the PropCo on a fully diluted basis (excluding dilution from Equitized CPLV Mezzanine Debt and Preferred PropCo Equity, if any) and (b) $700 million of OpCo New Common Stock at a price per share implying a total value of $700 million for 100% of the OpCo New Common Stock. Domestic Acquisitions and New Building Opportunities CEC and its non-debtor subsidiaries shall give PropCo a right of first refusal to own the real estate, and have CEC or OpCo lease, all non-Las Vegas domestic (U.S.) real estate acquisitions and new building opportunities with CEC retaining management rights with respect to such opportunities. PropCo shall give CEC a right of first refusal to operate and manage all non-Las Vegas properties that PropCo acquires. The material terms of these rights of first refusal to be mutually agreed among the Company, CEC and the Initial Consenting Creditors. CEC Lease Guaranty CEC, OpCo and PropCo will enter into a Management and Lease Support Agreement (the “MLSA”) pursuant to which (i) CEC, or a wholly-owned subsidiary, will manage the properties on behalf of OpCo and (ii) CEC will provide a guaranty in respect of the OpCo’s operating lease obligations, in each case while such lease (including any extensions, renewals or replacements) remains in effect. Certain of the material terms of the MLSA are set forth on Annex II. The remaining terms of the MLSA to be mutually agreed among the Company, CEC and the Initial Consenting Creditors on or prior to noon on December 24, 2014, with such terms being annexed hereto. Certain of the material terms of the operating leases are set forth on Annex II. The remaining terms of the operating leases to be mutually agreed among the Company, CEC and the Initial Consenting Creditors on or prior to noon on December 24, 2014, with such terms being annexed hereto. Releases The Plan shall provide (subject to completion of the investigation by CEOC’s governance committee) that CEC’s participation in the Plan through its entry into the RSA and performance of the terms thereunder in facilitating the transactions contemplated by the Restructuring shall be a full and complete settlement under Bankruptcy Rule 9019 of any claims or causes of action, known or unknown, that the Company, its estates and third parties have or could have against CEC, CAC and their respective direct and indirect sponsors, shareholders, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, managers, attorneys, professionals, advisors and representatives (each of the foregoing in their capacity as such) relating to the Company, other than (a) claims under the RSA and (b) claims arising from past, existing, and future commercial relationships between any subsidiary of CEC (other than CEOC and its subsidiaries) and CEOC or any of its subsidiaries. As part of the settlement embodied in the Plan and the RSA (subject to completion of the investigation by CEOC’s governance committee), effective on the date the Restructuring is consummated, as consideration for the Cash Contribution, the CEC Put Options Purchases, the Domestic Acquisitions and New Building Opportunities, entry into the MLSA and other valuable consideration, the Company, its estate and all of the Company’s creditors shall be deemed to have released CEC, CAC and their respective direct and indirect sponsors, shareholders, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, managers, attorneys, professionals, advisors and representatives (each of the foregoing in their capacities as such, the “CEC Released Parties”) from any and all claims, obligations, suits, judgments, damages, rights, causes of action and liabilities whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, existing or hereafter arising, at law, in equity or otherwise, relating to or based upon any act or omission relating to the Company which occurred prior to the effectiveness of the Restructuring (other than (a) claims under the RSA and (b) claims arising from past, existing, and future commercial relationships between any subsidiary of CEC (other than CEOC and its subsidiaries) and CEOC or any of its subsidiaries), including a release and waiver of any obligations arising under the Guaranty and Pledge Agreement of CEC dated as of July 25, 2014. The Plan shall also include standard injunction and exculpation provisions in respect of the CEC Released Parties. As part of the settlement embodied in the Plan and the RSA, effective on the date the Restructuring is consummated, as consideration for their entry into the RSA and other valuable consideration, the Company and the CEC Released Parties shall be deemed to have released the Consenting Creditors and their respective direct and indirect sponsors, shareholders, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, managers, attorneys, professionals, advisors and representatives (each of the foregoing in their capacity as such) from any and all claims, obligations, suits, judgments, damages, rights, causes of action and liabilities whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, existing or hereafter arising, at law, in equity or otherwise, relating to or based upon any act or omission relating to the Company which occurred prior to the effectiveness of the Restructuring.

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Samples: Agreement (CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT Corp)

CEC. CEC Cash Contribution CEC will contribute $406 million plus the Additional Cash Consideration (if applicable) (together, the “CEC Cash Contribution”) to be used to pay the RSA Forbearance Fees (on the terms described below), for general corporate purposes and to fund sources and uses (and capital structure described herein) required on the effective date of the Plan (“Exit”)Effective Date. In connection with the RSA, CEC shall pay the following cash fees (the “RSA Forbearance Fees”) in United States dollars to those First Lien Noteholders who sign the RSA and become Consenting Creditors on or prior to 5 p.m. EST on January 12, 2015, Forbearance Fee Parties (as defined in the RSA) in respect of such Consenting Creditors Forbearance Fee Parties forbearing from exercising their default-related rights and remedies solely to the extent required by, and as set forth in, the RSA in an amount equal to (a) 1.625% of the Forbearance Fee First Xxxx Xxxx Claims (as defined in the RSA) held by such Consenting Creditors Forbearance Fee Parties paid at the earlier of the date when (i) holders of 66.66% of the First Lien Note Obligations and the First Lien Bank Obligations (by voting class) sign the RSA (or in respect of the First Lien Bank Obligations a similar restructuring support and forbearance agreement agreeable to CEOC and CECCEC and consistent with terms of the RSA) and (ii) the Bankruptcy Court enters an order approving the Disclosure Statement and (b) 1.625% of the Forbearance Fee First Xxxx Xxxx Claims held by such Forbearance Fee Parties paid on the Effective Date. For the avoidance of doubt and without limitation, each Forbearance Fee Party shall be an express third party beneficiary with respect to this provision. Except as provided below, if the Effective Date has not occurred on or prior to February 1, 2016, then CEC shall contribute for the benefit of the First Lien Noteholders an amount equal to $25 million per month beginning February 1, 2016 until the Effective Date of the Plan (such consideration, the “Additional Consideration” and together with the CEC Cash Contribution, the “CEC Consideration”) pro rating for any partial month. The Additional Consideration shall be payable on the Effective Date to the Company for the benefit of all First Lien Noteholders, provided however, that, notwithstanding Section 11 of the RSA, if the RSA is terminated in accordance with the terms of the RSA, other than a termination as a result of a breach by Consenting Creditors, an amount equal to the accrued Additional Consideration up to a maximum of $75 million shall be payable by CEC directly to the relevant indenture trustees for the benefit of all First Lien Noteholders. The Additional Consideration shall not accrue during any period in which the Consenting Creditors paid are not working in good faith towards completion of the definitive documentation in form and substance consistent with the RSA. For these purposes, the Consenting Creditors shall be deemed to be working in good faith towards completion of the definitive documentation at Exitall times unless and until CEC provides the relevant Consenting Creditors with written notice to the contrary specifically setting forth the reasons therefor. In the event such notice is given, all parties’ rights with respect to whether such Consenting Creditors are working in good faith are fully reserved. CEC Standby Commitment $75 million, which shall only be funded if there are insufficient sources and uses (after giving effect to any Available Cash) to fund the capital structure described herein at Exiton the Effective Date. For the purpose of determining whether CEC is required to fund the CEC Standby Commitment, the amount of Available Cash shall be deemed to exclude an amount equal to $206 million less the amount of the RSA Forbearance Fees paid by CEC. CEC Put Options Purchases CEC or an affiliated entity shall, pursuant to the Put Options, purchase up to (a) $269 million of PropCo New LP Interests or REIT New Common Stock at a price implying a total value of $269 million for 14.8% of the PropCo on a fully diluted basis (excluding dilution from Equitized CPLV Mezzanine Debt and Preferred PropCo Equity, if any) and (b) $700 million of OpCo New Common Stock at a price per share implying a total value of $700 million for 100% of the OpCo New Common Stock. Domestic Acquisitions and New Building Opportunities CEC and its non-debtor subsidiaries shall give PropCo a right of first refusal to own the real estate, and have CEC or OpCo lease, all non-Las Vegas domestic (U.S.) real estate acquisitions and new building opportunities with CEC retaining management rights with respect to such opportunities. PropCo shall give CEC a right of first refusal to operate and manage all non-Las Vegas properties that PropCo acquires. The material terms of these rights of first refusal to be mutually agreed among the Company, CEC and the Initial Consenting Creditors. CEC Lease Guaranty CEC, OpCo and PropCo will enter into a Management and Lease Support Agreement (the “MLSA”) pursuant to which (i) CEC, or a wholly-owned subsidiary, will manage the properties on behalf of OpCo and (ii) CEC will provide a guaranty in respect of the OpCo’s operating lease obligations, in each case while such lease (including any extensions, renewals or replacements) remains in effect. Certain of the material terms of the MLSA are set forth on Annex II. The remaining terms of the MLSA to be mutually agreed among the Company, CEC and the Initial Consenting Creditors on or prior to noon on December 24, 2014, with such terms being annexed hereto. Certain of the material terms of the operating leases are set forth on Annex II. The remaining terms of the operating leases to be mutually agreed among the Company, CEC and the Initial Consenting Creditors on or prior to noon on December 24, 2014, with such terms being annexed hereto. Releases The Plan shall provide (subject to completion of the investigation by CEOC’s governance committee) that CEC’s participation in the Plan through its entry into the RSA and performance of the terms thereunder in facilitating the transactions contemplated by the Restructuring shall be a full and complete settlement under Bankruptcy Rule 9019 of any claims or causes of action, known or unknown, that the Company, its estates and third parties have or could have against CEC, CAC and their respective direct and indirect sponsors, shareholders, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, managers, attorneys, professionals, advisors and representatives (each of the foregoing in their capacity as such) relating to the Company, other than (a) claims under the RSA and (b) claims arising from past, existing, and future commercial relationships between any subsidiary of CEC (other than CEOC and its subsidiaries) and CEOC or any of its subsidiaries. As part of the settlement embodied in the Plan and the RSA (subject to completion of the investigation by CEOC’s governance committee), effective on the date the Restructuring is consummated, as consideration for the Cash Contribution, the CEC Put Options Purchases, the Domestic Acquisitions and New Building Opportunities, entry into the MLSA and other valuable consideration, the Company, its estate and all of the Company’s creditors shall be deemed to have released CEC, CAC and their respective direct and indirect sponsors, shareholders, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, managers, attorneys, professionals, advisors and representatives (each of the foregoing in their capacities as such, the “CEC Released Parties”) from any and all claims, obligations, suits, judgments, damages, rights, causes of action and liabilities whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, existing or hereafter arising, at law, in equity or otherwise, relating to or based upon any act or omission relating to the Company which occurred prior to the effectiveness of the Restructuring (other than (a) claims under the RSA and (b) claims arising from past, existing, and future commercial relationships between any subsidiary of CEC (other than CEOC and its subsidiaries) and CEOC or any of its subsidiaries), including a release and waiver of any obligations arising under the Guaranty and Pledge Agreement of CEC dated as of July 25, 2014. The Plan shall also include standard injunction and exculpation provisions in respect of the CEC Released Parties. As part of the settlement embodied in the Plan and the RSA, effective on the date the Restructuring is consummated, as consideration for their entry into the RSA and other valuable consideration, the Company and the CEC Released Parties shall be deemed to have released the Consenting Creditors and their respective direct and indirect sponsors, shareholders, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, managers, attorneys, professionals, advisors and representatives (each of the foregoing in their capacity as such) from any and all claims, obligations, suits, judgments, damages, rights, causes of action and liabilities whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, existing or hereafter arising, at law, in equity or otherwise, relating to or based upon any act or omission relating to the Company which occurred prior to the effectiveness of the Restructuring.

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Samples: Guaranty and Pledge Agreement (CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT Corp)

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CEC. CEC Cash Contribution CEC will contribute $406 million plus the Additional Consideration (if applicable) (together, the “CEC Cash Contribution”) to be used to pay the RSA Forbearance Fees (on the terms described below), for general corporate purposes and to fund sources and uses (and capital structure described herein) required on the effective date of the Plan (“Exit”)Effective Date. In connection with the Bond RSA, CEC shall pay the following cash fees (the “RSA Forbearance Fees”) in United States dollars to those First Lien Noteholders who sign the RSA and become Consenting Creditors on or prior to 5 p.m. EST on January 12, 2015, Forbearance Fee Parties (as defined in the Bond RSA) in respect of such Consenting Creditors Forbearance Fee Parties’ forbearing from exercising their default-related rights and remedies solely to the extent required by, and as set forth in, the Bond RSA in an amount equal to (a) 1.625% of the Forbearance Fee First Xxxx Xxxx Claims (as defined in the Bond RSA) held by such Consenting Creditors Forbearance Fee Parties (which is presently due and owing) paid at the earlier within 3 business days after receipt by counsel to CEC of the date when (i) holders of 66.66% of the First Lien Note Obligations and the First Lien Bank Obligations sign the RSA (a properly completed IRS Form W-9 or in respect of the First Lien Bank Obligations applicable IRS Form W-8 by a similar restructuring support and forbearance agreement agreeable to CEOC and CEC) and (ii) the Bankruptcy Court enters an order approving the Disclosure Statement Forbearance Fee Party and (b) 1.625% of the Forbearance Fee First Xxxx Xxxx Claims held by such Consenting Creditors Forbearance Fee Parties paid at Exit. CEC Standby Commitment $75 million, which shall only be funded if there are insufficient sources and uses (after giving effect to any Available Cash) to fund on the capital structure described herein at ExitEffective Date. For the purpose avoidance of determining whether doubt and without limitation, each Forbearance Fee Party shall be an express third party beneficiary with respect to this provision. CEC is required shall also reimburse CEOC, and CEOC shall pay such amounts to fund the CEC Standby CommitmentFirst Lien Noteholders, the amount for any dilution of Available Cash shall be deemed otherwise payable to exclude an amount equal to $206 million less the amount First Lien Noteholders as adequate protection payments caused by the payment of the RSA Forbearance Fees paid by CEC. CEC Put Options Purchases CEC or an affiliated entity shall, pursuant to the Put Options, purchase up to (a) $269 million of PropCo New LP Interests or REIT New Common Stock at a price implying a total value of $269 million for 14.8% of the PropCo on a fully diluted basis (excluding dilution from Equitized CPLV Mezzanine Debt and Preferred PropCo Equity, if any) and (b) $700 million of OpCo New Common Stock at a price per share implying a total value of $700 million for 100% of the OpCo New Common StockBank RSA. Domestic Acquisitions and New Building Opportunities CEC and its non-debtor subsidiaries shall give PropCo a right of first refusal to own the real estate, and have CEC or OpCo lease, all non-Las Vegas domestic (U.S.) real estate acquisitions and new building opportunities with CEC retaining management rights with respect to such opportunities. PropCo shall give CEC a right of first refusal to operate and manage all non-Las Vegas properties that PropCo acquires. The material terms of these rights of first refusal to be mutually agreed among the CompanyIn addition, CEC and shall pay to each Consenting Creditor (or its transferee or assignee) who was signatory to the Initial Consenting Creditors. CEC Lease Guaranty CEC, OpCo and PropCo will enter into a Management and Lease Support Agreement (the “MLSA”) pursuant to which (i) CEC, or a wholly-owned subsidiary, will manage the properties on behalf of OpCo and (ii) CEC will provide a guaranty in respect of the OpCo’s operating lease obligations, in each case while such lease (including any extensions, renewals or replacements) remains in effect. Certain of the material terms of the MLSA are set forth on Annex II. The remaining terms of the MLSA to be mutually agreed among the Company, CEC and the Initial Consenting Creditors Bond RSA on or prior to noon on December 24January 15, 2014, with such terms being annexed hereto. Certain of the material terms of the operating leases are set forth on Annex II. The remaining terms of the operating leases to be mutually agreed among the Company, CEC and the Initial Consenting Creditors on or prior to noon on December 24, 2014, with such terms being annexed hereto. Releases The Plan shall provide (subject to completion of the investigation by CEOC’s governance committee) that CEC’s participation in the Plan through its entry into the RSA and performance of the terms thereunder in facilitating the transactions contemplated by the Restructuring shall be a full and complete settlement under Bankruptcy Rule 9019 of any claims or causes of action, known or unknown, that the Company, its estates and third parties have or could have against CEC, CAC and their respective direct and indirect sponsors, shareholders, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, managers, attorneys, professionals, advisors and representatives (each of the foregoing in their capacity as such) relating to the Company, other than (a) claims under the RSA and (b) claims arising from past, existing2015, and future commercial relationships between that held any subsidiary of CEC First Lien Bank Claims at 10:00 a.m. ET on September 8, 2015 (other than CEOC and its subsidiaries) and CEOC or any of its subsidiaries. As part of the settlement embodied in the Plan and the RSA (subject to completion of the investigation which First Lien Bank Claims are still held by CEOC’s governance committee), effective such Consenting Creditor on the date that the Restructuring is consummated, as consideration for the Cash Contribution, the CEC Put Options Purchases, the Domestic Acquisitions and New Building Opportunities, entry into the MLSA and other valuable consideration, the Company, its estate and all of the Company’s creditors shall be deemed Bond RSA became effective pursuant to have released CEC, CAC and their respective direct and indirect sponsors, shareholders, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, managers, attorneys, professionals, advisors and representatives section 36 thereof) (each of the foregoing in their capacities as such, the CEC Released Parties”) from any and all claims, obligations, suits, judgments, damages, rights, causes of action and liabilities whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, existing or hereafter arising, at law, in equity or otherwise, relating to or based upon any act or omission relating to the Company which occurred prior to the effectiveness of the Restructuring (other than (a) claims under the RSA and (b) claims arising from past, existing, and future commercial relationships between any subsidiary of CEC (other than CEOC and its subsidiaries) and CEOC or any of its subsidiaries), including a release and waiver of any obligations arising under the Guaranty and Pledge Agreement of CEC dated as of July 25, 2014. The Plan shall also include standard injunction and exculpation provisions in respect of the CEC Released Parties. As part of the settlement embodied in the Plan and the RSA, effective on the date the Restructuring is consummated, as consideration for their entry into the RSA and other valuable consideration, the Company and the CEC Released Parties shall be deemed to have released the Consenting Creditors and their respective direct and indirect sponsors, shareholders, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, managers, attorneys, professionals, advisors and representatives (each of the foregoing in their capacity as such) from any and all claims, obligations, suits, judgments, damages, rights, causes of action and liabilities whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, existing or hereafter arising, at law, in equity or otherwise, relating to or based upon any act or omission relating to the Company which occurred prior to the effectiveness of the Restructuring.

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Samples: Guaranty and Pledge Agreement (CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT Corp)

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