Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP Sample Contracts

as Issuer, and ANY GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO, as Guarantors $325,000,000 8.000% Senior Notes due 2022
Indenture • May 24th, 2017 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

This INDENTURE, dated as of May 24, 2017, is by and among Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, a Delaware corporation, the Guarantors from time to time party hereto and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”).

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GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION, as Issuer, and THE GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO, as Guarantors $325,000,000 5.25% Senior Notes due 2029 ________________________________ INDENTURE Dated as of May 25, 2021 ________________________________ Wells Fargo...
Indenture • May 25th, 2021 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

This INDENTURE, dated as of May 25, 2021, is by and among Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, a Delaware corporation, the Guarantors from time to time party hereto and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, a national banking association, as trustee (the “Trustee”).

CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of June 4, 2012 by and among GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION, as Borrower, THE OTHER CREDIT PARTIES HERETO, as Credit Parties, THE LENDERS REFERRED TO HEREIN, as Lenders, WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as...
Credit Agreement • June 7th, 2012 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of June 4, 2012, by and among GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation, as Borrower, the other CREDIT PARTIES from time to time party hereto, the LENDERS who are party to this Agreement and the lenders who may become a party to this Agreement pursuant to the terms hereof, as Lenders, and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders, as Swingline Lender and as an Issuing Lender.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation Common Stock UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT dated August 13, 2009 Barclays Capital Inc. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Underwriting Agreement • August 14th, 2009 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT Dated as of May 24, 2017 among GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION THE GUARANTORS NAMED HEREIN and
Registration Rights Agreement • May 24th, 2017 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

This Registration Rights Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of May 24, 2017, by and among GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION, a Delaware Corporation (the “Company”), the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (collectively, the “Guarantors”), and DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC., as representative (the “Representative”) of the several initial purchasers (collectively, the “Initial Purchasers”) named in Schedule 1 to the Purchase Agreement (as defined below). The Company and the Guarantors are collectively referred to as the “Issuers.”

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Credit and Security Agreement • May 9th, 2019 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Security Agreement dated as of May 3, 2019 among GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation ("GLDD"), GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("GLDD LLC"), NASDI HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("NASDI"), GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., a Delaware corporation ("Environmental"), GREAT LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL & INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS, LLC ("Solutions"), GREAT LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL & INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC ("Infrastructure"), Great Lakes U.S. Fleet Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Fleet"), DREWS SERVICES LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company ("Drews Services") (GLDD, GLDD LLC, NASDI, Environmental, Solutions, Infrastructure, Fleet and Drews Services, and each Person joined hereto as a borrower from time to time, collectively, the "Borrowers", and each a "Borrower"), each other Credit Party party hereto from time to time, the financi

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Purchase Agreement • May 18th, 2021 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the Company’s subsidiaries indicated on Schedule 2 hereto (the “Guarantors”) hereby confirm their agreement with the several initial purchasers named in Schedule 1 hereto (together, the “Initial Purchasers”) for whom you are acting as the representative (the “Representative”) as set forth below.

MAGNUS PACIFIC, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT
Limited Liability Company Agreement • August 7th, 2015 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • Delaware

This Limited Liability Company Agreement (this “Agreement”) of Magnus Pacific, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”) is adopted as of this 27th day of March, 2015 by Great Lakes Environmental & Infrastructure Solutions, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, the sole member of the Company (the “Member”).

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Employment Agreement • May 4th, 2012 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • Illinois

This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of the 9th day of January 2012 (the “Agreement Date”), by and between Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (the “Company”), and Stephen E. Pegg (“Executive”).

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Employment Agreement • February 28th, 2017 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • Illinois

This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of the 2nd day of November, 2015 (the “Agreement Date”), by and between Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (the “Corporation”), with and on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Great Lakes Environmental & Infrastructure Solutions, LLC (the “Company”), and Christopher P. Shea (“Executive”).

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Employment Agreement • February 16th, 2024 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • Texas

This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of this 8th day of January, 2021 (the “Agreement Date”), by and between Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (the “Corporation”), with and on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiaries (together, the “Company”), and Eleni Beyko (“Executive”).

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Purchase Agreement • January 28th, 2011 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and the Company’s subsidiaries listed on Schedule 2 hereto (the “Guarantors”) hereby confirm their agreement with the several initial purchasers named in Schedule 1 hereto (the “Initial Purchasers”) for whom you are acting as representatives (the “Representatives”), as set forth below.

GENERAL AGREEMENT OF INDEMNITY
General Agreement of Indemnity • May 6th, 2015 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

THIS AGREEMENT of Indemnity, made and entered into this 7 day of April, 2015 by GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION, GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK COMPANY, LLC, GREAT LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL & INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS, LLC, MAGNUS PACIFIC, LLC, TERRA CONTRACTING SERVICES, LLC, and TERRA FLUID MANAGEMENT, LLC, each individually and collectively “Contractor,” and GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION, GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK COMPANY, LLC, GREAT LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL & INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS, LLC, MAGNUS PACIFIC, LLC, TERRA CONTRACTING SERVICES, LLC, and TERRA FLUID MANAGEMENT, LLC, each individually and collectively “Indemnitors,” and Westchester Fire Insurance Company (“WFIC”) or any of its affiliates, including any other company that is part of or added to ACE Holdings, Inc., for which surety business is underwritten anywhere in the world, (hereinafter individually and collectively called “Surety”).

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT Dated as of January 28, 2011 Among GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION THE GUARANTORS NAMED HEREIN and DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC. MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED 7.375% Senior Notes due 2019
Registration Rights Agreement • January 28th, 2011 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

This Registration Rights Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of January 28, 2011, among GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION, a Delaware Corporation (the “Company”), the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto, (the “Guarantors”) and DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC. and MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED, as representatives (the “Representatives”) of the several initial purchasers (the “Initial Purchasers”) named in Schedule I to the Purchase Agreement (as defined below). The Company and the Guarantors are collectively referred to as the “Issuers.”

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Employment Agreement • July 9th, 2007 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • Illinois

This Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is effective as of July 2, 2007 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (the “Company”), and Richard M. Lowry (the “Executive”).

GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT pursuant to the
Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement • July 1st, 2011 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • Illinois

This RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), and «Name» (the “Participant”), effective as of (the “Award Date”).

GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT
Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement • May 3rd, 2016 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • Illinois

This RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), and [Participant Name] (the “Participant”), effective as of March 9, 2016 (the “Award Date”).

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation Common Stock UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT dated [ ], 2007 Banc of America Securities LLC Lehman Brothers Inc.
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • July 20th, 2007 • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC LEHMAN BROTHERS INC. As Representatives of the several Underwriters c/o BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC 9 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 and c/o LEHMAN BROTHERS INC. 745 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019

GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION PERFORMANCE VESTING RSU AWARD AGREEMENT
Vesting Rsu Award Agreement • May 3rd, 2016 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • Illinois

This PERFORMANCE VESTING RSU AWARD AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), and Jonathan W. Berger (the “Participant”), effective as of March 9, 2016 (the “Award Date”).

LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT dated November 4, 2014 AMONG GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION, as Borrower, GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK COMPANY, LLC, as Guarantor THE LENDERS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent
Loan and Security Agreement • September 24th, 2015 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

THIS LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of November 4, 2014, is made by and among GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Guarantor”), the Lenders from time to time party hereto and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent.

ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BEAN DREDGING L.L.C. AND GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK COMPANY, LLC April 10, 2007
Asset Purchase Agreement • April 10th, 2007 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

This Asset Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the 10th day of April, 2007 between BEAN DREDGING L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company (“Seller”), and GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Buyer”) who agree as follows:

SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT DATED AS OF THE 4TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2014 BY AND AMONG GREAT LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS, LLC, AS PURCHASER AND GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION AND MAGNUS PACIFIC CORPORATION, AS THE COMPANY AND THE...
Share Purchase Agreement • September 24th, 2015 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • Illinois

THIS SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated as of the 4th day of November, 2014 is by and among GREAT LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Purchaser”), and MAGNUS PACIFIC CORPORATION, a California corporation (the “Company”) and the sellers identified on Exhibit A attached hereto (collectively, the “Sellers”), (collectively, the “Sellers” and individually, a “Seller”), and, solely for purposes of Section 1.04 and Section 6.02(c), Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“GLDD”). Purchaser and Sellers are herein after referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

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AGREEMENT
Agreement • December 30th, 2016 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • Delaware

This AGREEMENT, dated as of December 27, 2016 (this “Agreement”), is by and among Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), the entities and natural persons listed on Schedule A hereto (collectively, the “Privet Group”) and their Affiliates (as defined below).

CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of June 12, 2007 among
Credit Agreement • June 15th, 2007 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

THIS CREDIT AGREEMENT (including all Schedules and Exhibits hereto, this “Agreement”) dated as of June 12, 2007, is by and among GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), the OTHER LOAN PARTIES FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, the FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO (the “Lenders”), GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, as Syndication Agent, FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL CITY BANK and CHARTER ONE BANK, as Co-Documentation Agents, and LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“LaSalle”) as Sole Lead Arranger (in such capacity, the “Arranger”), as an issuer of the Letters of Credit (in such capacity an “Issuing Lender”), as Swing Line Lender and as representative for the Lenders (in such representative capacity, together with any successor representative appointed pursuant to Section 8.9, the “Administrative Agent”).

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Employment Agreement • August 4th, 2015 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • Illinois

This AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of the 8th day of May, 2014 (the “Agreement Date”), by and between Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (the “Corporation”), with and on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC (“GLDD LLC”) (together, the “Company”), and David E. Simonelli (“Executive”).

GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION CASH PERFORMANCE AWARD AGREEMENT
Cash Performance Award Agreement • May 3rd, 2016 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • Illinois

This CASH PERFORMANCE AWARD AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), and [Participant Name] (the “Participant”), effective as of March 9, 2016 (the “Award Date”).

AMENDED AND RESTATED MANAGEMENT EQUITY AGREEMENT AMONG ALDABRA ACQUISITIONS CORP. AND EACH OF THE PERSONS LISTED ON THE SCHEDULE OF EXECUTIVES HERETO Dated as of December 26, 2006
Management Equity Agreement • December 29th, 2006 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • Illinois

THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED MANAGEMENT EQUITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of December 26, 2006, among Aldabra Acquisition Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), GLDD Acquisitions Corp., a Delaware corporation (“GLDD”), Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Holdings Corp. and each of the persons identified on the Schedule of Executives attached hereto (each, an “Executive”).

CONSULTING AGREEMENT
Consulting Agreement • September 8th, 2010 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • Illinois

This CONSULTING AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between Douglas B. Mackie (“Consultant”) and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (the “Company”) effective as of September 8, 2010 (the “Effective Date”). In consideration of the promises contained in this document, the parties agree as follows:

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Employment Agreement • May 1st, 2017 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • Illinois

This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of the 28th day of April 2017 (the “Agreement Date”), by and between Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (the “Corporation”), with and on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC (“GLDD LLC”) (together, the “Company”), and Lasse Petterson (“Executive”).

PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WEEKS MARINE, INC. AND GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK COMPANY, LLC April 13, 2007
Purchase Agreement • April 16th, 2007 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

This Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the 13th day of April, 2007 between WEEKS MARINE, INC., a New Jersey corporation (“Weeks”), and GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“GLDD”) who agree as follows:

THIRD AMENDMENT TO INTERNATIONAL LETTER OF CREDIT AGREEMENT
Letter of Credit Agreement • March 29th, 2013 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York
AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT
Credit Agreement • September 13th, 2011 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of September 7, 2011, is made by and among Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (the “Borrower”), the other “Loan Parties” from time to time party to the Credit Agreement referred to and defined below (together with the Borrower, the “Loan Parties”), the Lenders (as defined below) signatory hereto and Bank of America, N.A. (successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association) as Swing Line Lender, Issuing Lender and Administrative Agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Credit Agreement referred to and defined below.

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT
Credit Agreement • December 14th, 2012 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of December 11, 2012, is made by and among Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (the “Borrower”), the other “Credit Parties” from time to time party to the Credit Agreement referred to and defined below (together with the Borrower, the “Credit Parties”), the Lenders (as defined below) signatory hereto and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Swingline Lender, an Issuing Lender and the Administrative Agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Credit Agreement referred to and defined below.

FOURTH AMENDMENT TO INTERNATIONAL LETTER OF CREDIT AGREEMENT
Letter of Credit Agreement • May 7th, 2014 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • New York

THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO INTERNATIONAL LETTER OF CREDIT AGREEMENT is dated as of August 30, 2013 (this “Fourth Amendment”), and entered into among GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Guarantor”), and WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., successor by merger to WELLS FARGO HSBC TRADE BANK, N.A. (the “Bank”).

Contract
Memorandum of Agreement • October 24th, 2007 • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP • Heavy construction other than bldg const - contractors • London

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT Dated: October 19, 2007 Norwegian Shipbrokers’ Association’s Memo- Randum of Agreement for sale and purchase of ships. Adopted by The Baltic and International Maritime Council (Bimco) In 1956. Code-Name SALEFORM 1993 Revised 1966, 1983 And 1986/87.

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