-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, VRTFsvzk2Swxq5OGm2EBFPCAdO/1QvJC5G++x4M5+5obDZHAqF3sRQCO4eimiThj J/nTtDQHiPZrsulrV0aTCg== 0000950144-05-009785.txt : 20050923 0000950144-05-009785.hdr.sgml : 20050923 20050923164848 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950144-05-009785 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050923 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20050923 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050923 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Cole Credit Property Trust II Inc CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001308606 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: OPERATORS OF NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS [6512] IRS NUMBER: 201676382 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-121094 FILM NUMBER: 051101004 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2555 E CAMELBACK ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 400 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 86016 BUSINESS PHONE: 602.778.8700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2555 E CAMELBACK ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 400 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 86016 8-K 1 g97438e8vk.htm COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC. COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
 

 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 23, 2005 (September 23, 2005)
Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
         
Maryland   333-121094
(1933 Act)
  20-1676382
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
2555 East Camelback Road, Suite 400, Phoenix, Arizona
85016

(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(602) 778-8700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
None
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
     On September 23, 2005, Cole TS Parkersburg WV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Buyer”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cole Operating Partnership II, LP, the operating partnership of Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. (the “Company”), entered into an agreement of purchase and sale (as amended, the “Agreement”) with C & F Development Associates, LLC (the “Seller”), which is not affiliated with the Company. Series C, LLC, which is an affiliate of the Company and the Company’s advisor, was the original purchaser under the Agreement and assigned its rights and obligations under the Agreement to the Buyer. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Buyer agrees to purchase all of the Seller’s interest in a 21,986 square foot single-tenant retail building on an approximately 2.97 acre site located in Parkersburg, West Virginia (the “Property”), for a gross purchase price of $3,259,243, exclusive of closing costs. The Property was constructed in 2005 and is leased to Tractor Supply Company through August 31, 2020.
     Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the closing of the transaction is expected to occur on or about September 26, 2005. The Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and customary indemnification provisions.
     In connection with the entry into the Agreement, the Buyer paid $40,000 as an earnest money deposit (the “Deposit”) to an escrow agent. Upon the consummation of the purchase and sale transaction contemplated by the Agreement, the Deposit will be applied to the purchase price. The Deposit is non-refundable and if the transaction is not consummated as a result of a Buyer default, the Deposit shall be paid to the Seller as liquidated damages.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
     We commenced our initial public offering of shares of our common stock on June 27, 2005. Pursuant to the terms of the offering, we were required to deposit all subscription proceeds in escrow pursuant to the terms of our escrow agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. until we received and accepted subscriptions for an aggregate of at least 250,000 shares of common stock. As of September 16, 2005, we had satisfied the conditions of our escrow agreement. On September 23, 2005 we accepted investors’ subscriptions through September 16, 2005, for an aggregate of 485,977 shares of our common stock, with total proceeds to us of $4,843,072. The escrow agent has released these funds to us and we have issued the shares. In addition, we have a special escrow account for subscriptions from residents of Pennsylvania. The conditions of that special escrow account have not been satisfied as of the date of this supplement and, therefore, we have not accepted subscriptions from residents of Pennsylvania.
     Effective on September 16, 2005, the Company amended and restated its Property Management and Leasing Agreement by and among the Company, Cole Operating Partnership II, LP (the “Operating Partnership”) and Fund Realty Advisors, and its Advisory Agreement by and between the Company and Cole REIT Advisors, LLC. The Company, as general partner of the Operating Partnership, has amended and restated the Operating Partnership’s Agreement of Limited Partnership. The Company amended each of the agreements to clarify the Company’s indemnification obligations to, and exculpation rights of, its affiliates to conform the provisions to the revised description in its Fifth Articles of Amendment and Restatement. The Company does not believe that the amendments to the agreements are material.

 


 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
10.1   Amended and Restated Property Management Agreement, dated September 16, 2005, by and among Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc., Cole Operating Partnership II, LP and Fund Realty Advisors, Inc.
 
10.2   Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement, dated September 16, 2005, by and between Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. and Cole REIT Advisors II, LLC.
 
10.3   Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Cole Operating Partnership II, LP, dated September 16, 2005, by and between Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. and the limited partners thereto.

 


 

SIGNATURE
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
    COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
 
       
Dated: September 23, 2005
  By:   /s/ Blair D. Koblenz
 
       
 
      Blair D. Koblenz
Chief Financial Officer and
Executive Vice President

 

EX-10.1 2 g97438exv10w1.txt EX-10.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 10.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND LEASING AGREEMENT This AMENDED AND RESTATED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND LEASING AGREEMENT (this "Management Agreement") is made and entered into as of the 16th day of September, 2005, by and among COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC., a Maryland corporation ("Cole REIT"), COLE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP II, LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("Cole OP"), and FUND REALTY ADVISORS, INC., an Arizona corporation (the "Manager"). WHEREAS, COLE OP was organized to acquire, own, operate, lease and manage real estate properties on behalf of COLE REIT; WHEREAS, COLE REIT intends to raise money from the sale of its common stock to be used, net of payment of certain offering costs and expenses, for investment in the acquisition or construction of income-producing real estate and other real estate-related investments (including the making or purchase of mortgage loans), some or all of which are to be acquired and held by Owner (as hereinafter defined) on behalf of COLE REIT; and WHEREAS, Owner intends to retain Manager to manage and coordinate the leasing of certain of the real estate properties acquired by Owner under the terms and conditions set forth in this Management Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, do hereby agree, as follows: ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS Except as otherwise specified or as the context may otherwise require, the following terms have the respective meanings set forth below for all purposes of this Management Agreement, and the definitions of such terms are equally applicable both to the singular and plural forms thereof: 1.1 "Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, (i) any Person directly or indirectly owning, controlling or holding, with the power to vote, 10% or more of the outstanding voting securities of such other Person; (ii) any Person 10% or more of whose outstanding voting securities are directly or indirectly owned, controlled or held, with the power to vote, by such other Person; (iii) any Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with such other Person; (iv) any executive officer, director, trustee or general partner of such other Person; and (v) any legal entity for which such Person acts as an executive officer, director, trustee or general partner. 1.2 "Gross Revenues" means all amounts actually collected as rents or other charges for the use and occupancy of the Properties, but shall exclude interest and other investment income of Owner and proceeds received by Owner for a sale, exchange, condemnation, eminent domain taking, casualty or other disposition of assets of Owner. 1.3 "Improvements" means buildings, structures, equipment from time to time located on the Properties and all parking and common areas located on the Properties. 1.4 "Intellectual Property Rights" means all rights, titles and interests, whether foreign or domestic, in and to any and all trade secrets, confidential information rights, patents, invention rights, copyrights, service marks, trademarks, know-how, or similar intellectual property rights and all applications and rights to apply for such rights, as well as any and all moral rights, rights of privacy, publicity and similar rights and license rights of any type under the laws or regulations of any governmental, regulatory, or judicial authority, foreign or domestic and all renewals and extensions thereof. 1.5 "Lease" means, unless the context otherwise requires, any lease or sublease made by Owner as landlord or by its predecessor. 1.6 "Management Fees" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1 hereof. 1.7 "Owner" means Cole REIT, Cole OP and any joint venture, limited liability company or other Affiliate of Cole REIT or Cole OP that owns, in whole or in part, on behalf of Cole REIT, any Properties. 1.8 "Person" means an individual, corporation, association, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company or other legal entity. 1.9 "Properties" means all real estate properties owned by Owner and all tracts as yet unspecified but to be acquired by Owner containing income-producing improvements or on which Owner will construct income-producing improvements. 1.10 "Proprietary Properties" means all modeling algorithms, tools, computer programs, know-how, methodologies, processes, technologies, ideas, concepts, skills, routines, subroutines, operating instructions and other materials and aides used in performing the duties set forth in Article 2 that relate to management advice, services and techniques regarding current and potential Properties, and all modifications, enhancements and derivative works of the foregoing. ARTICLE II APPOINTMENT OF MANAGER; SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED 2.1 Appointment of Manager. Owner hereby engages and retains Manager as the manager and as tenant coordinating agent of the Properties, and Manager hereby accepts such appointment on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth; it being understood that this Management Agreement shall cause Manager to be, at law, Owner's agent upon the terms contained herein. 2.2 General Duties. Manager shall devote its best efforts to performing its duties hereunder to manage, operate, maintain and lease the Properties in a diligent, careful and vigilant manner. The services of Manager are to be of scope and quality not less than those generally performed by professional property managers of other similar properties in the area. Manager shall make available to Owner the full benefit of the judgment, experience and advice of the members of Manager's organization and staff with respect to the policies to be pursued by Owner relating to the operation and leasing of the Properties. 2.3 Specific Duties. Manager's duties include the following: (a) Lease Obligations. Manager shall perform all duties of the landlord under all Leases insofar as such duties relate to operation, maintenance, and day-to-day management. Manager shall also provide or cause to be provided, at Owner's expense, all services normally provided to tenants of like premises, including where applicable and without limitation, gas, electricity or other utilities required to be furnished to tenants under Leases, normal repairs and maintenance, and cleaning, and -2- janitorial service. Manager shall arrange for and supervise the performance of all installations and improvements in space leased to any tenant that are either expressly required under the terms of the lease of such space or that are customarily provided to tenants. (b) Maintenance. Manager shall cause the Properties to be maintained in the same manner as similar properties in the area. Manager's duties and supervision in this respect shall include, without limitation, cleaning of the interior and the exterior of the Improvements and the public common areas on the Properties and the making and supervision of repair, alterations, and decoration of the Improvements, subject to and in strict compliance with this Management Agreement and the Leases. Construction activities undertaken by Manager, if any, will be limited to activities related to the management, operation, maintenance, and leasing of the Property (e.g., repairs, renovations, and leasehold improvements). (c) Leasing Functions. Manager shall coordinate the leasing of the Properties and shall negotiate and use its best efforts to secure executed Leases from qualified tenants, and to execute same on behalf of Owner, if requested, for available space in the Properties, such Leases to be in form and on terms approved by Owner and Manager, and to bring about complete leasing of the Properties. Manager shall be responsible for the hiring of all leasing agents, as necessary for the leasing of the Properties, and to otherwise oversee and manage the leasing process on behalf of Owner. (d) Notice of Violations. Manager shall forward to Owner promptly upon receipt all notices of violation or other notices from any governmental authority, and board of fire underwriters or any insurance company, and shall make such recommendations regarding compliance with such notice as shall be appropriate. (e) Personnel. Any personnel hired by Manager to maintain, operate and lease the Property shall be the employees or independent contractors of Manager and not of Owner of such Property, Cole OP or Cole REIT. Manager shall use due care in the selection and supervision of such employees or independent contractors. Manager shall be responsible for the preparation of and shall timely file all payroll tax reports and timely make payments of all withholding and other payroll taxes with respect to each employee. (f) Utilities and Supplies. Manager shall enter into or renew contracts for electricity, gas, steam, landscaping, fuel, oil, maintenance and other services as are customarily furnished or rendered in connection with the operation of similar rental property in the area. (g) Expenses. Manager shall analyze all bills received for services, work and supplies in connection with maintaining and operating the Properties, pay all such bills when due, and, if requested by Owner, pay, when due, utility and water charges, sewer rent and assessments, and any other amount payable in respect to the Properties. All bills shall be paid by Manager within the time required to obtain discounts, if any. Owner may from time to time request that Manager forward certain bills to Owner promptly after receipt, and Manager shall comply with any such request. Manager shall pay all bills, assessments, real property taxes, insurance premiums and any other amount payable in respect to the Properties out of the Account (as hereinafter defined). All expenses shall be billed at net cost (i.e., less all rebates, commissions, discounts and allowances, however designed). (h) Monies Collected. Manager shall timely collect all rent and other monies, in the form of a check or money order, from tenants and any sums otherwise due Owner with respect to the Properties in the ordinary course of business. Owner authorizes Manager to request, demand, collect and provide receipts for all such rent and other monies and to institute legal proceedings in the name of Owner for the collection thereof and for the dispossession of any tenant in default under its Lease. -3- (i) Banking Accommodations. Manager shall establish and maintain a separate checking account in the Owner's name and controlled by Manager subject to the provisions of this Management Agreement, (the "Account") for funds relating to the Properties. All monies deposited from time to time in the Account shall be and remain the property of Owner and shall be withdrawn and disbursed by Manager for the account of Owner only as expressly permitted by this Management Agreement for the purposes of performing the obligations of Manager hereunder. No monies collected by Manager on Owner's behalf shall be commingled with funds of Manager. The Account shall be maintained, and monies shall be deposited therein and withdrawn therefrom, in accordance with the following: (i) All sums received from rents and other income from the Properties shall be promptly deposited by Manager in the Account. Manager shall have the right to designate two or more persons who shall be authorized to draw against the Account, but only for purposes authorized by this Management Agreement. (ii) All sums due to Manager hereunder, whether for compensation, reimbursement for expenditures, or otherwise, as herein provided, shall be a charge against the operating revenues of the Properties and shall be paid and/or withdrawn by Manager from the Account prior to the making of any other disbursements therefrom. (iii) By the 15th day after the end of each month, Manager shall forward to Owner all monies contained in the Account other than a reasonable minimum balance (to be determined jointly by Manager and Owner from time to time) and any other amounts otherwise provided in the budget, which shall remain in the Account. (j) Ownership Agreements. Manager has received copies of (and will be provided with copies of future) articles of incorporation, agreements of limited partnership, joint venture partnership agreements and operating agreements, each as may be amended from time to time, of Owner, as applicable (the "Ownership Agreements") and is familiar with the terms thereof. Manager shall use reasonable care to avoid any act or omission that, in the performance of its duties hereunder, shall in any way conflict with the terms of Ownership Agreements. (k) Signs. Manager shall place and remove, or cause to be placed and removed, such signs upon the Properties as Manager deems appropriate, subject, however, to the terms and conditions of the Leases and to any applicable ordinances and regulations. 2.4 Approval of Leases, Contracts, Etc. In fulfilling its duties to Owner, Manager may and hereby is authorized to enter into any leases, contracts or agreements on behalf of Owner in the ordinary course of the management, operation, maintenance and leasing of the Property. 2.5 Accounting, Records and Reports. (a) Records. Manager shall maintain all office records and books of account and shall record therein, and keep copies of, each invoice received from services, work and supplies ordered in connection with the maintenance and operation of the Properties. Such records shall be maintained on a double entry basis. Owner and persons designated by Owner shall at all reasonable times have access to and the right to audit and make independent examinations of such records, books and accounts and all vouchers, files and all other material pertaining to the Properties and this Management Agreement, all of which Manager agrees to keep safe, available and separate from any records not pertaining to the Properties, at a place recommended by Manager and approved by Owner. -4- (b) Monthly Reports. On or before the 15th day after the end of each month during the term of this Management Agreement, Manager shall prepare and submit to Owner the following reports and statements: (i) rental collection record; (ii) monthly operating statement; (iii) copy of cash disbursements ledger entries for such period, if requested; (iv) copy of cash receipts ledger entries for such period, if requested; (v) the original copies of all contracts entered into by Manager on behalf of Owner during such period, if requested; and (vi) copy of ledger entries for such period relating to security deposits maintained by Manager, if requested. (c) Budgets and Leasing Plans. Not later than November 15 of each calendar year, Manager shall prepare and submit to Owner for its approval an operating budget and a marketing and leasing plan on each Property for the calendar year immediately following such submission. In connection with any acquisition of a Property by Owner, Manager shall prepare a budget and marketing and leasing plan for the remainder of the calendar year. The budget and marketing and leasing plan shall be in the form of the budget and plan approved by Owner prior to the date thereof. As often as reasonably necessary during the period covered by any such budget, Manager may submit to Owner for its approval an updated budget or plan incorporating such changes as shall be necessary to reflect cost over-runs and the like during such period. If Owner does not disapprove any such budget within 30 days after receipt thereof by Owner, such budget shall be deemed approved. If Owner shall disapprove any such budget or plan, it shall so notify Manager within said 30-day period and explain the reasons therefor. If Owner disapproves of any budget or plan, Manager shall submit a revised budget or plan, as applicable, within 10 (ten) days of receipt of the notice of disapproval, and Owner shall have 10 (ten) days to provide notice to Manager if it disapproves of any such revised budget or plan. Manager will not incur any costs other than those estimated in any budget except for: (i) tenant improvements and real estate commissions required under a Lease; (ii) maintenance or repair costs under $10,000 per Property; (iii) costs incurred in emergency situations in which action is immediately necessary for the preservation or safety of the Property, or for the safety of occupants or other persons (or to avoid the suspension of any necessary service of the Property); (iv) expenditures for real estate taxes and assessment; and (v) maintenance supplies calling for an aggregate purchase price less than $25,000 per annum for all Properties. Budgets prepared by Manager shall be for planning and informational purposes only, and Manager shall have no liability to Owner for any failure to meet any such budget. However, Manager will use its best efforts to operate within the approved budget. -5- (d) Legal Requirements. Manager shall execute and file when due all forms, reports, and returns required by law relating to the employment of its personnel. Manager shall be responsible for notifying Owner in the event it receives notice that any Improvement on a Property or any equipment therein does not comply with the requirements of any statute, ordinance, law or regulation of any governmental body or of any public authority or official thereof having or claiming to have jurisdiction thereover. Manager shall promptly forward to Owner any complaints, warnings, notices or summonses received by it relating to such matters. Owner represents that to the best of its knowledge each of its Properties and any equipment thereon will upon acquisition by Owner comply with all such requirements. Owner authorizes Manager to disclose the ownership of the Property by Owner to any such officials. Owner agrees to indemnify, protect, defend, save and hold Manager and its stockholders, officers, directors, employees, managers, successors and assigns (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") harmless of and from any and all Losses (as defined in Section 3.5(a) hereof) that may be imposed on them or any or all of them by reason of the failure of Owner to correct any present or future violation or alleged violation of any and all present or future laws, ordinances, statutes, or regulations of any public authority or official thereof, having or claiming to have jurisdiction thereover, of which it has actual notice. ARTICLE III AUTHORITY GRANTED TO MANAGER AND CERTAIN OWNER OBLIGATIONS 3.1 Authority As To Tenants, Etc. Owner agrees and does hereby give Manager the following exclusive authority and powers (all of which shall be exercised either in the name of Manager, as Manager for Owner, or in the name or Owner entered into by Manager as Owner's authorized agent, and Owner shall assume all expenses in connection with such matters): (a) to advertise each Property or any part thereof and to display signs thereon, as permitted by law; (b) to lease the Properties to tenants; (c) to pay all expenses of leasing such Property, including but not limited to, newspaper and other advertising, signage, banners, brochures, referral commissions, leasing commissions, finder's fees and salaries, bonuses and other compensation of leasing personnel responsible for the leasing of the Property; (d) to cause references of prospective tenants to be investigated, it being understood and agreed by the parties hereto that Manager does not guarantee the creditworthiness or collectibility of accounts receivable from tenants, users or lessees; and to negotiate new Leases and renewals and cancellations of existing Leases that shall be subject to Manager obtaining Owner's approval; (e) to collect from tenants all or any of the following: a late rent administrative charge, a non-negotiable check charge, credit report fee, a subleasing administrative charge and/or broker's commission; and Manager need not account for such charges and/or commission to Owner; (f) to terminate tenancies and to sign and serve in the name of Owner of each Property such notices as are deemed necessary by Manager: (i) to institute and prosecute actions to evict tenants and to recover possession of the Property or portions thereof; and -6- (ii) with Owner's authorization, to sue for and in the name of Owner and recover rent and other sums due; and to settle, compromise, and release such actions or suits, or reinstate such tenancies. All expenses of litigation including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees, filing fees, and court costs that Manager shall incur in connection with the collecting of rent and other sums, or to recover possession of any Property or any portion thereof, shall be deemed to be an operational expense of the Property. Manager and Owner shall concur on the selection of the attorneys to handle such litigation. 3.2 Operational Authority. Owner agrees and does hereby give Manager the following exclusive authority and powers (all of which shall be exercised either in the name of Manager, as Manager for Owner, or in the name or Owner entered into by Manager as Owner's authorized agent, and Owner shall assume all expenses in connection with such matters): (a) to hire, supervise, discharge, and pay all labor required for the operation and maintenance of each Property including but not limited to on-site personnel, managers, assistant managers, leasing consultants, engineers, janitors, maintenance supervisors and other employees required for the operation and maintenance of the Property, including personnel spending a portion of their working hours (to be charged on a pro rata basis) at the Property. All expenses of such employment shall be deemed operational expenses of the Property. (b) to make or cause to be made all ordinary repairs and replacements necessary to preserve each Property in its present condition and for the operating efficiency thereof and all alterations required to comply with lease requirements, and to decorate the Property; (c) to negotiate and enter into, as Manager of the Property, contracts for all items on budgets that have been approved by Owner, any emergency services or repairs for items not exceeding $10,000, appropriate service agreements and labor agreements for normal operation of the Property, which have terms not to exceed three years, and agreements for all budgeted maintenance, minor alterations, and utility services, including, but not limited to, electricity, gas, fuel, water, telephone, window washing, scavenger service, landscaping, snow removal, pest exterminating, decorating and legal services in connection with the Leases and service agreements relating to the Property, and other services or such of them as Manager may consider appropriate; and (d) to purchase supplies and pay all bills. Manager shall use its best efforts to obtain the foregoing services and utilities for the Property under terms that are as cost-effective and otherwise favorable to Manager as possible for the quality of services and utilities required. Owner hereby appoints Manager as Owner's authorized Manager for the purpose of executing, as Manager for said Owner, all such contracts. In addition, Owner agrees to specifically assume in writing all obligations under all such contracts so entered into by Manager, on behalf of Owner of the Property, upon the termination of this Manager Agreement, and Owner shall indemnify, protect, save, defend and hold Manager and the other Indemnified Parties harmless from and against any and all Losses resulting from, arising out of or in any way related to such contracts and that relate to or concern matters occurring after termination of this Management Agreement, but excluding matters arising out of Manager's willful misconduct, gross negligence and/or unlawful acts. Manager shall secure the written approval of appropriate contracts by Owner for any non-budgeted and non-emergency/contingency capital items, alterations or other expenditures in excess of $10,000 for any one item, securing for each item at least three written bids, if practicable, or providing evidence satisfactory to Owner, including such reasonable actions taken by the Manager, that the contract amount is lower than industry standard pricing, from responsible contractors. Manager shall have the right from time to time during the term hereof, to contract with and make purchases from Affiliates of Manager, provided that contract rates and prices are competitive with other available sources. Manager may at any time and from time to time request and -7- receive the prior written authorization of Owner of the Property of any one or more purchases or other expenditures, notwithstanding that Manager may otherwise be authorized hereunder to make such purchases or expenditures. 3.3 Rent and Other Collections. Owner agrees and does hereby give Manager the exclusive authority and powers (all of which shall be exercised either in the name of Manager, as Manager for Owner, or in the name or Owner entered into by Manager as Owner's authorized agent, and Owner shall assume all expenses in connection with such matters) to collect rents and/or assessments and other items, including but not limited to tenant payments for real estate taxes, property liability and other insurance, damages and repairs, common area maintenance, tax reduction fees and all other tenant reimbursements, administrative charges, proceeds of rental interruption insurance, parking fees, income from coin operated machines and other miscellaneous income, due or to become due and give receipts therefor and to deposit all such Gross Revenue collected hereunder in the Account. Manager may endorse any and all checks received in connection with the operation of any Property and drawn to the order of Owner, and Owner shall, upon request, furnish Manager's depository with an appropriate authorization for Manager to make such endorsement. Manager shall also have the exclusive authority to collect and handle tenants' security deposits, including the right to apply such security deposits to unpaid rent, and to comply, on behalf of Owner of the Property, with applicable state or local laws concerning security deposits and interest thereon, if any. Manager shall not be required to advance any monies for the care or management of any Property. Owner agrees to advance all monies necessary therefor. If Manager shall elect to advance any money in connection with a Property, as permitted by applicable law, Owner agrees to reimburse Manager forthwith and hereby authorizes Manager to deduct such advances from any monies due Owner. In connection with any insured losses or damages relating to any Property, Manager shall have the exclusive authority to handle all steps necessary regarding any such claim; provided that Manager will not make any adjustments or settlements in excess of $10,000 without Owner's prior written consent. 3.4 Payment of Expenses. Owner agrees and does hereby give Manager the exclusive authority and power (all of which shall be exercised either in the name of Manager, as Manager for Owner, or in the name or Owner entered into by Manager as Owner's authorized agent, and Owner shall assume all expenses in connection with such matters) to pay all expenses of the Property from the Gross Revenue collected in accordance with Section 3.3 above, from the Account. It is understood that the Gross Revenue will be used first to pay the compensation to Manager as contained in Article 5 below, then operational expenses and then any mortgage indebtedness, including real estate tax and insurance impounds, but only as directed by Owner in writing and only if sufficient Gross Revenue is available for such payments. Nothing in this Management Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to obligate Manager to pay from Gross Revenue, any expenses incurred by Owner prior to the commencement of this Management Agreement, except to the extent Owner advances additional funds to pay such expenses. 3.5 Certain Owner Indemnification Obligations. (a) On Termination. Subject to the requirements of Section 6.5 hereof, in the event this Management Agreement is terminated for any reason prior to the expiration of its original term or any renewal term, Owner shall indemnify, protect, defend, save and hold Manager and all of the other Indemnified Parties harmless from and against any and all claims, causes of action, demands, suits, proceedings, loss, judgments, damage, awards, liens, fines, costs, attorney's fees and expenses, of every kind and nature whatsoever (collectively, "Losses"), that may be imposed on or incurred by Manager by reason of the willful misconduct, gross negligence and/or unlawful acts (such unlawfulness having been adjudicated by a court of proper jurisdiction) of Owner. -8- (b) Property Damage, Etc. Subject to the requirements of Section 6.5 hereof, Owner agrees to indemnify, defend, protect, save and hold Manager and all of the other Indemnified Parties harmless from any and all Losses in connection with or in any way related to the Property and from liability for damage to the Property and injuries to or death of any person whomsoever, and damage to property; provided, however, that such indemnification shall not extend to any such Losses arising out of the misconduct, negligence or unlawful acts (such unlawfulness having been adjudicated by a court of proper jurisdiction) of Manager or any of the other Indemnified Parties. Manager shall not be liable for any error of judgment or for any mistake of fact or law, or for any thing that it may do or refrain from doing, except in cases of misconduct, negligence or unlawful acts (such unlawfulness having been adjudicated by a court of proper jurisdiction). 3.6 Environmental Matters. Owner hereby warrants and represents to Manager that to the best of Owner's knowledge, no Property, upon acquisition by Owner, nor any part thereof, will be used to treat, deposit, store, dispose of or place any hazardous substance that may subject Manager to liability or claims under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C.A. Section 9607) or any constitutional provision, statute, ordinance, law, or regulation of any governmental body or of any order or ruling of any public authority or official thereof, having or claiming to have jurisdiction thereover. Furthermore, Owner agrees to indemnify, protect, defend, save and hold Manager and all of the other Indemnified Parties from any and all Losses involving, concerning or in any way related to any past, current or future allegations regarding treatment, depositing, storage, disposal or placement by any party other than Manager of hazardous substances on the Property. 3.7 Legal Status of Properties. Owner represents that to the best of its knowledge each Property and any equipment thereon, when acquired by Owner, will comply with all legal requirements and authorizes Manager to disclose the identity of the Owner of the Property to any such officials and agrees to indemnify, protect, defend, save and hold Manager and the other Indemnified Parties harmless of and from any and all Losses that may be imposed on them or any of them by reason of the failure of Owner to correct any present or future violation or alleged violation of any and all present or future laws, ordinances, statutes, or regulations of any public authority or official thereof, having or claiming to have jurisdiction thereover, of which it has actual notice. In the event it is alleged or charged that any Improvement or any equipment on a Property or any act or failure to act by Owner with respect to the Property or the sale, rental, or other disposition thereof fails to comply with, or is in violation of, any of the requirements of any constitutional provision, statute, ordinance, law, or regulation of any governmental body or any order or ruling of any public authority or official thereof having or claiming to have jurisdiction thereover, and Manager, in its sole and absolute discretion, considers that the action or position of Owner, with respect thereto may result in damage or liability to Manager, Manager shall have the right to cancel this Management Agreement at any time by written notice to Owner of its election so to do, which cancellation shall be effective upon the service of such notice. Such cancellation shall not release the indemnities of Owner set forth in this Management Agreement and shall not terminate any liability or obligation of Owner to Manager for any payment, reimbursement, or other sum of money then due and payable to Manager hereunder. 3.8 Extraordinary Payments. Owner agrees to give adequate advance written notice to Manager if Owner desires that Manager make any extraordinary payment, out of Gross Revenue, to the extent funds are available after the payment of Manager's compensation as provided for herein and all operational expenses, of mortgage indebtedness, general taxes, special assessments, or fire, boiler or any other insurance premiums. -9- ARTICLE IV EXPENSES 4.1 Owner's Expenses. Except as otherwise specifically provided, all costs and expenses incurred hereunder by Manager in fulfilling its duties to Owner shall be for the account of and on behalf of Owner. Such costs and expenses shall include the wages and salaries and other employee-related expenses, unless otherwise waived, in whole or in part, by the Manager in its sole discretion, of all on-site and off-site employees of Manager who are engaged in the operation, management, maintenance and leasing or access control of the Properties, including taxes, insurance and benefits relating to such employees, and legal, travel and other out-of-pocket expenses that are directly related to the management of specific Properties. All costs and expenses for which Owner is responsible under this Management Agreement shall be paid by Manager out of the Account. In the event the Account does not contain sufficient funds to pay all said expenses, Owner shall fund all sums necessary to meet such additional costs and expenses. 4.2 Manager's Expenses. Manager shall, out of its own funds, pay all of its general overhead and administrative expenses. ARTICLE V MANAGER'S COMPENSATION 5.1 Management Fees. Commencing on the date hereof, Owner shall pay Manager property management and leasing fees in an amount equal to two percent (2.0%) of Gross Revenues, less all payments to third-party property management subcontractors (the "Management Fees") on a monthly basis from the rental income received from the Properties over the term of this Management Agreement. Manager's compensation under this Section 5.1 shall apply to all renewals, extensions or expansions of Leases that Manager has originally negotiated. In the event Manager assists with planning and coordinating the construction of any tenant-paid finish-out or improvements, Manager shall be entitled to receive from the Owner for any such tenant improvement an amount equal to not greater than five percent (5.0%) of the cost of such tenant improvements. 5.2 Leasing Fees. In addition to the compensation paid to Manager under Section 5.1 above, Manager shall be entitled to receive a separate fee for the Leases of new tenants and renewals of Leases with existing tenants in an amount not to exceed the fee customarily charged in arm's length transactions by others rendering similar services in the same geographic area for similar properties as determined by a survey of brokers and agents in such area ("Leasing Fees"). 5.3 Audit Adjustment. If any audit of the records, books or accounts relating to the Properties discloses an overpayment or underpayment of Management Fees, Owner or Manager shall promptly pay to the other party the amount of such overpayment or underpayment, as the case may be. If such audit discloses an overpayment of Management Fees for any fiscal year of more than the correct Management Fees for such fiscal year, Manager shall bear the cost of such audit. 5.4 Additional Services. Any services beyond those specified herein, such as sales, brokerage, loan origination and servicing, property tax reduction and risk management services, shall be performed by Manager and compensated by Owner only if the parties agree on the scope of such work and provided that the compensation to be paid therefore will not exceed that which would be paid to unrelated parties providing such services and provided further that all such compensation must be approved by a majority of the directors, including a majority of the independent directors (as defined in the charter of the Owner), not otherwise interested in the transaction, of Owner. -10- ARTICLE VI INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION 6.1 Insurance to be Carried. (a) Manager shall obtain and keep in full force and effect insurance on the Properties against such hazards as Owner and Manager shall deem appropriate, but in any event insurance sufficient to comply with the Leases and Ownership Agreements shall be maintained. All liability policies shall provide sufficient insurance satisfactory to both Owner and Manager and shall contain waivers of subrogation for the benefit of Manager. (b) Manager shall obtain and keep in full force and effect, in accordance with the laws of the state in which each Property is located, employer's liability insurance applicable to and covering all employees of Manager at the Properties and all persons engaged in the performance of any work required hereunder, and Manager shall furnish Owner certificates of insurers naming Owner as a co-insured and evidencing that such insurance is in effect. If any work under this Management Agreement is subcontracted as permitted herein, Manager shall include in each subcontract a provision that the subcontractor shall also furnish Owner with such a certificate. 6.2 Insurance Expenses. Premiums and other expenses of such insurance, as well as any applicable payments in respect of deductibles shall be borne by Owner. 6.3 Cooperation with Insurers. Manager shall cooperate with and provide reasonable access to the Properties to representatives of insurance companies and insurance brokers or agents with respect to insurance that is in effect or for which application has been made. Manager shall use its best efforts to comply with all requirements of insurers. 6.4 Accidents and Claims. Manager shall promptly investigate and shall report in detail to Owner all accidents, claims for damage relating to Ownership, operation or maintenance of the Properties, and any damage or destruction to the Properties and the estimated costs of repair thereof, and shall prepare for approval by Owner all reports required by an insurance company in connection with any such accident, claim, damage, or destruction. Such reports shall be given to Owner promptly, and any report not so given within 30 (thirty) days after the occurrence of any such accident, claim, damage or destruction shall be noted in the monthly operating statement delivered to Owner pursuant to Section 2.5(b). Manager is authorized to settle any claim against an insurance company arising out of any policy and, in connection with such claim, to execute proofs of loss and adjustments of loss and to collect and receipt for loss proceeds. 6.5 Indemnification. Manager shall hold Owner harmless from and indemnify and defend Owner against any and all claims or liability for any injury or damage to any person or property whatsoever for which Manager is responsible occurring in, on, or about the Properties, including, without limitation, the Improvements when such injury or damage shall be caused by the negligence of Manager, its agents, servants, or employees, except to the extent that Owner recovers insurance proceeds with respect to such matter. Owner will indemnify and hold Manager harmless against all liability for injury to persons and damage to property caused by Owner's negligence and which did not result from the negligence of misconduct of Manager, except to the extent Manager recovers insurance proceeds with respect to such matter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the person seeking indemnification under this Section 6.5 is an Affiliate, such person's right to indemnification is subject to any limitations imposed under Section 13.2 and Section 13.3 of the Company's Articles of Incorporation or any amendments thereto. -11- ARTICLE VII TERM AND TERMINATION 7.1 Term. This Management Agreement shall commence on the date first above written and shall continue until the first (1st) anniversary of such date. Thereafter, this Management Agreement may be renewed for an unlimited number of successive one-year terms upon mutual consent of the parties. Each such renewal shall be for a term of no more than one year. It is the duty of the Board of Directors to evaluate the performance of the Manager annually before renewing this Management Agreement. In addition, either party may terminate this Management Agreement immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following: (a) A decree or order is rendered by a court having jurisdiction (i) adjudging Manager as bankrupt or insolvent, or (ii) approving as properly filed a petition seeking reorganization, readjustment, arrangement, composition or similar relief for Manager under the federal bankruptcy laws or any similar applicable law or practice, or (iii) appointing a receiver or liquidator or trustee or assignee in bankruptcy or insolvency of Manager or a substantial part of the property of Manager, or for the winding up or liquidation of its affairs, or (b) Manager (i) institutes proceedings to be adjudicated a voluntary bankrupt or an insolvent, (ii) consents to the filing of a bankruptcy proceeding against it, (iii) files a petition or answer or consent seeking reorganization, readjustment, arrangement, composition or relief under any similar applicable law or practice, (iv) consents to the filing of any such petition, or to the appointment of a receiver or liquidator or trustee or assignee in bankruptcy or insolvency for it or for a substantial part of its property, (v) makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, (vi) is unable to or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due unless such inability shall be the fault of the other party, or (iv) takes corporate or other action in furtherance of any of the aforesaid purposes. Upon any termination pursuant to this Section 7.1, the provisions and obligations of this Management Agreement shall be deemed terminated, except that the obligation of the parties for fees due between one another and the obligations of indemnity set forth herein shall survive such termination. Manager shall cooperate with Owner in transfers of management and accounting functions hereunder. 7.2 Manager's Obligations Upon Termination. Upon the termination of this Management Agreement, Manager shall have the following duties: (a) Manager shall deliver to Owner or its designee, all books and records with respect to the Properties. (b) Manager shall transfer and assign to Owner, or its designee, all service contracts and personal property relating to or used in the operation and maintenance of the Properties, except personal property paid for and owned by Manager. Manager shall also, for a period of sixty (60) days immediately following the date of such termination, make itself available to consult with and advise Owner, or its designee, regarding the operation, maintenance and leasing of the Properties. (c) Manager shall render to Owner an accounting of all funds of Owner in its possession and shall deliver to Owner a statement of all Management Fees claimed to be due to Manager and shall cause funds of Owner held by Manager relating to the Properties to be paid to Owner or its designee. -12- 7.3 Owner's Obligations Upon Termination. Owner shall pay or reimburse Manager for any sums of money due it under this Management Agreement for services and expenses prior to termination of this Management Agreement. All provisions of this Management Agreement that require Owner to have insured, or to protect, defend, save, hold and indemnify or to reimburse Manager shall survive any expiration or termination of this Management Agreement and, if Manager is or becomes involved in any claim, proceeding or litigation by reason of having been Manager of Owner, such provisions shall apply as if this Management Agreement were still in effect. The parties understand and agree that Manager may withhold funds for sixty (60) days after the end of the month in which this Management Agreement is terminated to pay bills previously incurred but not yet invoiced and to close accounts. Should the funds withheld be insufficient to meet the obligation of Manager to pay bills previously incurred, Owner will, upon demand, advance sufficient funds to Manager to ensure fulfillment of Manager's obligation to do so, within ten (10) days of receipt of notice and an itemization of such unpaid bills. ARTICLE VIII MISCELLANEOUS 8.1 Notices. All notices, approvals, consents and other communications hereunder shall be in writing, and, except when receipt is required to start the running of a period of time, shall be deemed given when delivered in person or on the fifth day after its mailing by either party by registered or certified United States mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, to the other party, at the addresses set forth after their respect name below or at such different addresses as either party shall have theretofore advised the other party in writing in accordance with this Section 8.1. Owner: COLE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP II, LP c/o Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. 2555 E. Camelback Road, Suite 400 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 Attention: General Partner Manager: FUND REALTY ADVISORS, INC. 2555 E. Camelback Road, Suite 400 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 Attention: Chief Executive Officer 8.2 Governing Law; Venue. This Management Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, and any action brought to enforce the agreements made hereunder or any action which arises out of the relationship created hereunder shall be brought exclusively in Maricopa County, Arizona. 8.3 Assignment. Manager may delegate partially or in full its duties and rights under this Management Agreement but only with the prior written consent of Owner. Owner acknowledges and agrees that any or all of the duties of Manager as contained herein may be delegated by Manager and performed by a person or entity ("Submanager") with whom Manager contracts for the purpose of performing such duties. Owner specifically grants Manager the authority to enter into such a contract with a Submanager; provided that, unless Owner otherwise agrees in writing with such Submanager, Owner shall have no liability or responsibility to any such Submanager for the payment of the Submanager's fee or for reimbursement to the Submanager of its expenses or to indemnify the Submanager in any manner for any matter; and provided further that Manager shall require such Submanager to agree, in the written agreement setting forth the duties and obligations of such -13- Submanager, to indemnify Owner for all Losses incurred by Owner as a result of the willful misconduct or gross negligence of the Submanager, except that such indemnity shall not be required to the extent that Owner recovers issuance proceeds with respect to such matter. Any contract entered into between Manager and a Submanager pursuant to this Section 8.3 shall be consistent with the provisions of this Management Agreement, except to the extent Owner otherwise specifically agrees in writing. This Management Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. 8.4 Third Party Leasing Services. Manager acknowledges that from time to time Owner may determine that it is in the best interests of Owner to retain a third party to provide certain leasing services with respect to certain Properties and to compensate such third party for such leasing services. Upon the prior written consent of Manager, Owner shall have the authority to enter into such a contract for leasing services with a third party (a "Third Party Leasing Agreement"); provided that Manager shall have no liability or responsibility to Owner for any of the duties and obligations undertaken by such party, and Owner agrees to indemnify Manager for all Losses incurred by Manager as a result of acts of such third party pursuant to the Third Party Leasing Agreement. To the extent that leasing services are specifically required to be performed by a third party pursuant to such Third Party Leasing Agreement, Manager shall have no obligation to perform such leasing services and Owner shall have no obligation to Manager for leasing fees pursuant to Section 5.2 hereof. To the extent that both Manager and such Third Party Leasing Agreement provides leasing services with respect to certain Properties, the Leasing fees payable to Manager pursuant to Section 5.2 hereof shall be reduced by the amounts payable with respect to such Properties to such Third Party Leasing Agreement. 8.5 Third Party Management Services. Manager acknowledges that from time to time Owner may acquire interests in Properties in which Owner does not control the determination of the party that is engaged to provide property management and other services to be provided by Manager with respect to all Properties acquired by Owner hereunder. Upon the prior written consent of Manager, Owner shall have the authority to acquire such non-controlling interests in Properties for which a third party provides some or all of the services otherwise required to be performed by Manager hereunder (a "Third Party Management Agreement"); provided that Manager shall have no liability or responsibility to Owner for any of the duties and obligations undertaken by such third party, and Owner agrees to indemnify Manager for all Losses incurred by Manager as a result of the acts of such third party pursuant to the Third Party Management Agreement. To the extent that property management and other services are specifically required to be performed by a third party pursuant to such Third Party Management Agreement, Manager shall have no obligation to perform such services and Owner shall have no obligation to Manager for compensation for such services pursuant to Article V hereof. To the extent that both Manager and such Third Party Leasing Agreement provides leasing services with respect to certain Properties, the Leasing fees payable to Manager pursuant to Section 5.2 hereof shall be reduced by the amounts payable with respect to such Properties to such Third Party Leasing Agreement. 8.6 No Waiver. The failure of Owner to seek redress for violation or to insist upon the strict performance of any covenant or condition of this Management Agreement shall not constitute a waiver thereof for the future. 8.7 Amendments. This Management Agreement may be amended only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of the amendment is sought. 8.8 Headings. The headings of the various subdivisions of this Management Agreement are for reference only and shall not define or limit any of the terms or provisions hereof. -14- 8.9 Counterparts. This Management Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and it shall not be necessary in making proof of this Management Agreement to produce or account for more than one such counterpart. 8.10 Entire Agreement. This Management Agreement contains the entire understanding and all agreements between Owner and Manager respecting the management of the Properties. There are no representations, agreements, arrangements or understandings, oral or written, between Owner and Manager relating to the management of the Properties that are not fully expressed herein. 8.11 Disputes. If there shall be a dispute between Owner and Manager relating to this Management Agreement resulting in litigation, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to recover from the other party to such litigation such amount as the court shall fix as reasonable attorneys' fees. 8.12 Activities of Manager. The obligations of Manager pursuant to the terms and provisions of this Management Agreement shall not be construed to preclude Manager from engaging in other activities or business ventures, whether or not such other activities or ventures are in competition with Owner or the business of Owner. 8.13 Independent Contractor. Manager and Owner shall not be construed as joint venturers or partners of each other pursuant to this Management Agreement, and neither shall have the power to bind or obligate the other except as set forth herein. In all respects, the status of Manager to Owner under this Management Agreement is that of an independent contractor. 8.14 No Third-Party Rights. Nothing expressed or referred to in this Management Agreement will be construed to give any Person other than the parties to this Management Agreement any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or with respect to this Management Agreement or any provision of this Management Agreement, except such rights as shall inure to a successor or permitted assignee pursuant to Section 8.3. 8.15 Ownership of Proprietary Property. The Manager retains ownership of and reserves all Intellectual Property Rights in the Proprietary Property. To the extent that Owner has or obtains any claim to any right, title or interest in the Proprietary Property, including without limitation in any suggestions, enhancements or contributions that Owner may provide regarding the Proprietary Property, Owner hereby assigns and transfers exclusively to the Manager all right, title and interest, including without limitation all Intellectual Property Rights, free and clear of any liens, encumbrances or licenses in favor of Owner or any other party, in and to the Proprietary Property. In addition, at the Manager's expense, Owner will perform any acts that may be deemed desirable by the Manager to evidence more fully the transfer of ownership of right, title and interest in the Proprietary Property to the Manager, including but not limited to the execution of any instruments or documents now or hereafter requested by the Manager to perfect, defend or confirm the assignment described herein, in a form determined by the Manager. [THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] -15- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Property Management and Leasing Agreement as of the date first above written. COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC. By: /s/ Christopher H. Cole -------------------------------------- Christopher H. Cole Chief Executive Officer and President COLE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP II, LP By: Cole Credit Property Trust, Inc. General Partner By: /s/ Christopher H. Cole -------------------------------- Christopher H. Cole Chief Executive Officer and President FUND REALTY ADVISORS, INC. By: /s/ Christopher H. Cole ------------------------------ Christopher H. Cole Chief Executive Officer and President -16- EX-10.2 3 g97438exv10w2.txt EX-10.2 AMENDED AND RESTATED ADVISORY AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 10.2 AMENDED AND RESTATED ADVISORY AGREEMENT This AMENDED AND RESTATED ADVISORY AGREEMENT (this "AGREEMENT") is entered into on this the 16th day of September, 2005, by and between COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC., a Maryland corporation (the "COMPANY"), and COLE REIT ADVISORS II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "ADVISOR"). W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, the Company intends to issue shares of its common stock, par value $.01, to the public, upon registration of such shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; WHEREAS, the Company intends to qualify as a real estate investment trust and to invest its funds in investments permitted by the terms of the Company's Articles of Incorporation and Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code; WHEREAS, the Company desires to avail itself of the experience, sources of information, advice, assistance and certain facilities available to the Advisor and to have the Advisor undertake the duties and responsibilities hereinafter set forth, on behalf of, and subject to the supervision of, the Board of Directors of the Company, all as provided herein; and WHEREAS, the Advisor is willing to undertake to render such services, subject to the supervision of the Board of Directors, on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS The following defined terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings specified below: ACQUISITION EXPENSES. Any and all expenses incurred by the Company, the Advisor, or any Affiliate of either in connection with the selection, acquisition or development of any Asset, whether or not acquired, including, without limitation, legal fees and expenses, travel and communications expenses, costs of appraisals, nonrefundable option payments on property not acquired, accounting fees and expenses, and title insurance premiums. ACQUISITION FEES. Any and all fees and commissions, exclusive of Acquisition Expenses but including the Acquisition and Advisory Fees, paid by any Person to any other Person (including any fees or commissions paid by or to any Affiliate of the Company or the Advisor) in connection with making or investing in Mortgages or the purchase, development or construction of an Asset, including, without limitation, real estate commissions, selection fees, Development Fees, Construction Fees, non-recurring management fees, loan fees, points or any other fees of a similar nature. Excluded shall be Development Fees and Construction Fees paid to any Person not affiliated with the Sponsor in connection with the actual development and construction of any Property. ACQUISITION AND ADVISORY FEES. The fees payable to the Advisor pursuant to Section 3.01(b). ADVISOR. Cole REIT Advisors II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, any successor advisor to the Company, or any Person to which Cole REIT Advisors II, LLC, or any successor advisor subcontracts all or substantially all of its functions. AFFILIATE OR AFFILIATED. As to any Person, (i) any Person directly or indirectly owning, controlling, or holding, with the power to vote, 10% or more of the outstanding voting securities of such Person; (ii) any Person 10% or more of whose outstanding voting securities are directly or indirectly owned, controlled, or held, with power to vote, by such other Person; (iii) any Person, directly or indirectly, controlling, controlled by, or under common control with such Person; (iv) any executive officer, director, trustee or general partner of such Person; and (v) any legal entity for which such Person acts as an executive officer, director, trustee or general partner. AGGREGATE ASSETS VALUE. The aggregate book value of the Assets at the time of measurement before deducting depreciation, bad debts or other similar non-cash reserves and without reduction for any debt secured by or relating to such assets; provided, however, that during such periods in which the Board of Directors is determining on a regular basis the current value of the Company's net assets for purposes of enabling fiduciaries of employee benefit plan stockholders to comply with applicable Department of Labor reporting requirements, "Aggregate Assets Value" will equal the greater of (i) the amount determined pursuant to the foregoing or (ii) the most recent Assets' aggregate valuation established by the Board of Directors without reduction for depreciation, bad debts or other non-cash reserves and without reduction for any debt secured by or relating to such assets. APPRAISED VALUE. Value according to an appraisal made by an Independent Appraiser. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. The Articles of Incorporation of the Company filed with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation in accordance with the Maryland General Corporation Law, as amended from time to time. ASSETS. Properties, Mortgages and other direct or indirect investments in equity interests in, or loans secured by, Real Property (other than investments in bank accounts, money market funds or other current assets, whether of the proceeds from an Offering or the sale of an Asset or otherwise) owned by the Company, directly or indirectly through one or more of its Affiliates. ASSET MANAGEMENT FEE. The fee payable to the Advisor for day-to-day professional management services in connection with the Company and its investments in Assets pursuant to this Agreement. AVERAGE INVESTED ASSETS. For a specified period, the average of the aggregate book value of the Assets, before deducting depreciation, bad debts or other similar non-cash reserves, computed by taking the average of such values at the end of each month during such period; provided, however, that during such periods in which the Board is determining on a regular basis the current value of the Company's net assets for purposes of enabling fiduciaries of employee benefit plan stockholders to comply with applicable Department of Labor reporting requirements, "Average Invested Assets" will equal the greater of (i) the amount determined pursuant to the foregoing or (ii) the most recent Assets' aggregate valuation established by the Board of Directors without reduction for depreciation, bad debts or other non-cash reserves. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The Board of Directors of the Company. BYLAWS. The bylaws of the Company, as the same are in effect from time to time. -2- CHANGE OF CONTROL. Any event (including, without limitation, issue, transfer or other disposition of Shares of capital stock of the Company or equity interests in the Partnership, merger, share exchange or consolidation) after which any "person" (as that term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-j of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company or the Partnership representing greater than 50% or more of the combined voting power of the Company's or the Partnership's then outstanding securities, respectively; provided, that, a Change of Control shall not be deemed to occur as a result of any widely distributed public offering of the Shares. CODE. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, or any successor statute thereto. Reference to any provision of the Code shall mean such provision as in effect from time to time, as the same may be amended, and any successor provision thereto, as interpreted by any applicable regulations as in effect from time to time. COMPANY. Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Maryland. COMPETITIVE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION. A real estate or brokerage commission paid or, if no such commission is paid, the amount that customarily would be paid, for the purchase or sale of a Property which is reasonable, customary, and competitive in light of the size, type and location of the Property. CONSTRUCTION FEE. A fee or other remuneration for acting as general contractor and/or construction manager to construct improvements, supervise and coordinate projects or to provide major repairs or rehabilitations on a Property. CONTRACT PURCHASE PRICE. The amount actually paid or allocated in respect of the purchase, development, construction or improvement of an Asset or the amount of funds advanced with respect to a Mortgage, exclusive of Acquisition Fees and Acquisition Expenses. CONTRACT SALES PRICE. The total consideration provided for in the sales contract for the sale of a Property. DEALER MANAGER. Cole Capital Corporation, an Affiliate of the Advisor, or such Person selected by the Board of Directors to act as the dealer manager for an Offering. DEVELOPMENT FEE. A fee for the packaging of a Property or Mortgage, including the negotiation and approval of plans, and any assistance in obtaining zoning and necessary variances and financing for a specific Property, either initially or at a later date. DIRECTOR. A member of the Board of Directors. DIVIDENDS. Any dividends or other distributions of money or other property by the Company to owners of Shares, including distributions that may constitute a return of capital for federal income tax purposes. FINANCE COORDINATION FEE. The fees payable to the Advisor pursuant to Section 3.01(g). GROSS PROCEEDS. The aggregate purchase price of all Shares sold for the account of the Company through an Offering, without deduction for Selling Commissions, volume discounts, dealer manager fees, or Organization and Offering Expenses. For the purpose of computing Gross Proceeds, the purchase price of any Share for which reduced Selling Commissions or dealer manager fees are paid to the Dealer Manager or a Soliciting Dealer (where net proceeds to the Company are not reduced) shall be deemed to -3- be the full amount of the Offering price per Share pursuant to the prospectus for such Offering without reduction. INDEPENDENT APPRAISER. A Person with no material current or prior business or personal relationship with the Advisor or the Directors and who is a qualified appraiser of Real Property of the type held by the Company or of other Assets as determined by the Board of Directors. Membership in a nationally recognized appraisal society such as the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers or the Society of Real Estate Appraisers shall be conclusive evidence of such qualification as to Real Property. INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR. A Director who is not on the date of determination, and within the last two years from the date of determination has not been, directly or indirectly associated with the Sponsor, the Company, the Advisor or any of their Affiliates by virtue of (i) ownership of an interest in the Sponsor, the Company, the Advisor or any of their Affiliates, other than the Company, (ii) employment by the Sponsor, the Advisor or any of their Affiliates, (iii) service as an officer or director of the Sponsor, the Advisor or any of their Affiliates, other than as a Director of the Company, or of any other real estate investment trust organized by the Sponsor or advised by the Advisor, (iv) performance of services, other than as a Director of the Company, (v) service as a director or trustee of more than three real estate investment trusts organized by the Sponsor or advised by the Advisor, or of any other real estate investment trust organized by the Sponsor or advised by the Advisor, or (vi) maintenance of a material business or professional relationship with the Sponsor, the Advisor or any of their Affiliates. A business or professional relationship is considered material if the aggregate gross revenue derived by the Director from the Sponsor, the Advisor and their Affiliates exceeds 5.0% of either the Director's annual gross income during either of the last two years or the Director's net worth on a fair market value basis. An indirect association with the Sponsor or the Advisor shall include circumstances in which a Director's spouse, parent, child, sibling, mother- or father-in-law, son- or daughter-in-law, or brother- or sister-in-law is or has been associated with the Sponsor, the Advisor, any of their Affiliates, or the Company. INVESTED CAPITAL. The amount calculated by multiplying the total number of Shares purchased by Stockholders by the issue price, reduced by the portion of any Dividend that is attributable to Net Sales Proceeds and by any amounts paid by the Company to repurchase Shares pursuant to the Company's plan for repurchase of Shares. JOINT VENTURES. The joint venture or partnership arrangements in which the Company or the Partnership is a co-venturer or general partner which are established to acquire or hold Assets. LISTING OR LISTED. The listing of the Shares on a national securities exchange or the quotation of Shares on The Nasdaq National Market. Upon such Listing, the Shares shall be deemed Listed. MARKET VALUE. Upon Listing, the market value of the outstanding Shares, measured by taking the average closing price or average of bid and asked price, as the case may be, over a period of 30 days during which the Shares are traded, with such period beginning 180 days after Listing. MORTGAGES. In connection with mortgage financing provided, invested in or purchased by the Company, all of the notes, deeds of trust, security interests or other evidences of indebtedness or obligations, which are secured or collateralized by Real Property owned by the borrowers under such notes, deeds of trust, security interests or other evidences of indebtedness or obligations. NASAA GUIDELINES. The Statement of Policy Regarding Real Estate Investment Trusts of the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc. -4- NET INCOME. For any period, the Company's total revenues applicable to such period, less the total expenses applicable to such period other than additions to reserves for depreciation, bad debts or other similar non-cash reserves and excluding any gain from the sale of the Assets. NET SALES PROCEEDS. In the case of a transaction described in clause (A) of the definition of Sale, the proceeds of any such transaction less the amount of selling expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Company, including all real estate commissions, closing costs and legal fees and expenses. In the case of a transaction described in clause (B) of such definition, Net Sales Proceeds means the proceeds of any such transaction less the amount of selling expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Company, including any legal fees and expenses and other selling expenses incurred in connection with such transaction. In the case of a transaction described in clause (C) of such definition, Net Sales Proceeds means the proceeds of any such transaction actually distributed to the Company from the Joint Venture less the amount of any selling expenses, including legal fees and expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Company (other than those paid by the Joint Venture). In the case of a transaction or series of transactions described in clause (D) of the definition of Sale, Net Sales Proceeds means the proceeds of any such transaction (including the aggregate of all payments under a Mortgage or in satisfaction thereof other than regularly scheduled interest payments) less the amount of selling expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Company, including all commissions, closing costs and legal fees and expenses. In the case of a transaction described in clause (E) of such definition, Net Sales Proceeds means the proceeds of any such transaction less the amount of selling expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Company, including any legal fees and expenses and other selling expenses incurred in connection with such transaction. In the case of a transaction described in the last sentence of the definition of Sale, Net Sales Proceeds means the proceeds of such transaction or series of transactions less all amounts generated thereby which are reinvested in one or more Assets within 180 days thereafter and less the amount of any real estate commissions, closing costs, and legal fees and expenses and other selling expenses incurred by or allocated to the Company in connection with such transaction or series of transactions. Net Sales Proceeds shall also include any consideration (including non-cash consideration such as stock, notes, or other property or securities) that the Company determines, in its discretion, to be economically equivalent to proceeds of a Sale, valued in the reasonable determination of the Company. Net Sales Proceeds shall not include any reserves established by the Company in its sole discretion. OFFERING. Any public offering and sale of Shares pursuant to an effective registration statement filed under the Securities Act, excluding Shares offered under any employee benefit plan. OPERATING EXPENSES. All costs and expenses paid or incurred by the Company, as determined under generally accepted accounting principles, which are in any way related to the operation of the Company or to Company business, including the Asset Management Fee, but excluding (i) the expenses of raising capital such as Organization and Offering Expenses, legal, audit, accounting, underwriting, brokerage, listing, registration, and other fees, printing and other such expenses and tax incurred in connection with the issuance, distribution, transfer, registration and Listing of the Shares, (ii) interest payments, (iii) taxes, (iv) non-cash expenditures such as depreciation, amortization and bad debt reserves, (v) the Subordinated Share of Net Sales Proceeds, (vi) the Performance Fee, (vii) the Subordinated Incentive Listing Fee, (viii) Acquisition Fees and Acquisition Expenses, (ix) real estate commissions on the Sale of Property, and (x) other fees and expenses connected with the acquisition, disposition, management and ownership of real estate interests, mortgage loans or other property (including the costs of foreclosure, insurance premiums, legal services, maintenance, repair and improvement of property). ORGANIZATION AND OFFERING EXPENSES. All expenses incurred by, and to be paid from, the assets of the Company in connection with and in preparing the Company for registration of and subsequently offering and distributing its Shares to the public, which may include, but are not limited to, total underwriting and brokerage discounts and commissions (including fees of the underwriters' attorneys); expenses for -5- printing, engraving and mailing; salaries of employees while engaged in sales activities; charges of transfer agents, registrars, trustees, escrow holders, depositaries and experts; and expenses of qualification of the sale of the securities under federal and state laws, including taxes and fees, accountants' and attorneys' fees. PARTNERSHIP. Cole Operating Partnership II, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, through which the Company may own Assets. PERFORMANCE FEE. The fee payable to the Advisor upon termination of this Agreement under certain circumstances if certain performance standards have been met pursuant to Section 4.03(b) or (c). PERSON. An individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company or other legal entity. PROPERTY OR PROPERTIES. As the context requires, any, or all, respectively, of the Real Property acquired by the Company, either directly or indirectly (whether through joint venture arrangements or other partnership or investment interests). PROSPECTUS. Prospectus has the meaning set forth in Section 2(10) of the Securities Act, including a preliminary prospectus, an offering circular as described in Rule 256 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act or, in the case of an intrastate offering, any document by whatever name known, utilized for the purpose of offering and selling securities of the Company to the public. REAL ESTATE COMMISSION. The fee payable to the Advisor for services provided in connection with the Sale of one or more Properties pursuant to Section 3.01(c). REAL PROPERTY. Land, rights in land (including leasehold interests), and any buildings, structures, improvements, furnishings, fixtures and equipment located on or used in connection with land and rights or interests in land. REIT. A corporation, trust, association or other legal entity (other than a real estate syndication) that is engaged primarily in investing in equity interests in real estate (including fee ownership and leasehold interests) or in loans secured by real estate or both in accordance with Sections 856 through 860 of the Code. SALE OR SALES. Any transaction or series of transactions whereby: (A) the Company or the Partnership directly or indirectly (except as described in other subsections of this definition) sells, grants, transfers, conveys, or relinquishes its ownership of any Property or portion thereof, including the lease of any Property consisting of a building only, and including any event with respect to any Property which gives rise to a significant amount of insurance proceeds or condemnation awards; (B) the Company or the Partnership directly or indirectly (except as described in other subsections of this definition) sells, grants, transfers, conveys, or relinquishes its ownership of all or substantially all of the interest of the Company or the Partnership in any Joint Venture in which it is a co-venturer or partner; (C) any Joint Venture directly or indirectly (except as described in other subsections of this definition) in which the Company or the Partnership as a co-venturer or partner sells, grants, transfers, conveys, or relinquishes its ownership of any Property or portion thereof, including any event with respect to any Property which gives rise to insurance claims or condemnation awards; (D) the Company or the Partnership directly or indirectly (except as described in other subsections of this definition) sells, grants, conveys or relinquishes its interest in any Mortgage or portion thereof (including with respect to any Mortgage, all repayments thereunder or in satisfaction thereof other than regularly scheduled interest payments) and any event with respect to a Mortgage which gives rise to a significant amount of insurance proceeds or similar awards; or -6- (E) the Company or the Partnership directly or indirectly (except as described in other subsections of this definition) sells, grants, transfers, conveys, or relinquishes its ownership of any other Asset not previously described in this definition or any portion thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, "Sale" or "Sales" shall not include any transaction or series of transactions specified in clause (A) through (E) above in which the proceeds of such transaction or series of transactions are reinvested in one or more Assets within 180 days thereafter. SECURITIES ACT. The Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time, or any successor statute thereto. Reference to any provision of the Securities Act shall mean such provision as in effect from time to time, as the same may be amended, and any successor provision thereto, as interpreted by any applicable regulations as in effect from time to time. SELLING COMMISSIONS. Any and all commissions payable to underwriters, dealer managers or other broker-dealers in connection with the sale of the Shares, including, without limitation, commissions payable to Cole Capital Corporation. SHARES. Any Shares of the Company's common stock, par value $.01 per share. SOLICITING DEALERS. Broker-dealers who are members of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., or that are exempt from broker-dealer registration, and who, in either case, have executed participating broker or other agreements with the Dealer Manager to sell Shares. SPONSOR. Cole Holdings Corporation. STOCKHOLDERS. The record holders of the Shares as maintained in the books and records of the Company or its transfer agent. STOCKHOLDERS' 8.0% RETURN. As of any date, an aggregate amount equal to an 8.0% cumulative, noncompounded, annual return on Invested Capital. SUBORDINATED INCENTIVE LISTING FEE. The fee payable to the Advisor under certain circumstances if the Shares are Listed pursuant to Section 3.01(e). SUBORDINATED SHARE OF NET SALES PROCEEDS. The fee payable to the Advisor under certain circumstances following receipt of Net Sales Proceeds pursuant to Section 3.01(d). TERMINATION DATE. The date of termination of this Agreement. 2%/25% GUIDELINES. The requirement pursuant to the Statement of Policy Regarding Real Estate Investment Trusts of the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc. that, in any 12 month period, total Operating Expenses not exceed the greater of 2% of Average Invested Assets during such 12 month period or 25% of Net Income over the same 12 month period. ARTICLE II THE ADVISOR 2.01 APPOINTMENT. The Company hereby appoints the Advisor to serve as its advisor on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and the Advisor hereby accepts such appointment. -7- 2.02 DUTIES OF THE ADVISOR. The Advisor undertakes to use its commercially reasonable best efforts to present to the Company potential investment opportunities and to provide a continuing and suitable investment program consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Company as determined and adopted from time to time by the Board of Directors. In performance of this undertaking, subject to the supervision of the Board of Directors and consistent with the provisions of the Company's most recent Prospectus for Shares, Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the Advisor shall, either directly or by engaging an Affiliate of the Advisor or other Person: (a) serve as the Company's investment and financial advisor and provide research and economic and statistical data in connection with the Assets and the Company's investment policies; (b) provide the daily management of the Company and perform and supervise the various administrative functions reasonably necessary for the management and operations of the Company; (c) maintain and preserve the books and records of the Company, including stock books and records reflecting a record of the Stockholders and their ownership of the Company's uncertificated Shares, if any, and acting as transfer agent for the Shares; (d) investigate, select, and, on behalf of the Company, engage and conduct business with such Persons as the Advisor deems necessary to the proper performance of its obligations hereunder, including but not limited to consultants, accountants, correspondents, lenders, technical advisors, attorneys, brokers, underwriters, corporate fiduciaries, escrow agents, depositaries, custodians, agents for collection, insurers, insurance agents, banks, builders, developers, property owners, mortgagors, property management companies, transfer agents and any and all agents for any of the foregoing, including Affiliates of the Advisor, and Persons acting in any other capacity deemed by the Advisor necessary or desirable for the performance of any of the foregoing services, including but not limited to entering into contracts in the name of the Company with any of the foregoing; (e) consult with the officers and the Board of Directors and assist the Board of Directors in the formulation and implementation of the Company's financial policies, and, as necessary, furnish the Board of Directors with advice and recommendations with respect to the making of investments consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Company and in connection with any borrowings proposed to be undertaken by the Company; (f) subject to the provisions of Sections 2.02(i) and 2.03 hereof, (i) locate, analyze and select potential investments in Assets, (ii) structure and negotiate the terms and conditions of transactions pursuant to which investment in Assets will be made; (iii) make investments in Assets on behalf of the Company or the Partnership in compliance with the investment objectives and policies of the Company; (iv) arrange for financing and refinancing and make other changes in the asset or capital structure of, and dispose of, reinvest the proceeds from the sale of, or otherwise deal with the investments in, Assets; and (v) enter into leases of Property and service contracts for Assets and, to the extent necessary, perform all other operational functions for the maintenance and administration of such Assets, including the servicing of Mortgages; (g) provide the Board of Directors with periodic reports regarding prospective investments in Assets; (h) if a transaction requires approval by the Board of Directors, deliver to the Board of Directors all documents required by them to properly evaluate the proposed transaction; -8- (i) obtain the prior approval of the Board of Directors (including a majority of all Independent Directors) for any and all investments in Assets; (j) obtain the prior approval of a majority of the Independent Directors and a majority of the Board of Directors not otherwise interested in any transaction with the Advisor or its Affiliates; (k) negotiate on behalf of the Company with banks or lenders for loans to be made to the Company, negotiate on behalf of the Company with investment banking firms and broker-dealers, and negotiate private sales of Shares and other securities of the Company or obtain loans for the Company, as and when appropriate, but in no event in such a way so that the Advisor shall be acting as broker-dealer or underwriter; and provided, further, that any fees and costs payable to third parties incurred by the Advisor in connection with the foregoing shall be the responsibility of the Company; (l) obtain reports (which may be prepared by or for the Advisor or its Affiliates), where appropriate, concerning the value of investments or contemplated investments of the Company in Assets; (m) from time to time, or at any time reasonably requested by the Board of Directors, make reports to the Board of Directors of its performance of services to the Company under this Agreement; (n) provide the Company with all necessary cash management services; (o) deliver to or maintain on behalf of the Company copies of all appraisals obtained in connection with the investments in Assets; (p) upon request of the Company, act, or obtain the services of others to act, as attorney-in-fact or agent of the Company in making, requiring and disposing of Assets, disbursing, and collecting the funds, paying the debts and fulfilling the obligations of the Company and handling, prosecuting and settling any claims of the Company, including foreclosing and otherwise enforcing mortgage and other liens and security interests comprising any of the Assets; (q) supervise the preparation and filing and distribution of returns and reports to governmental agencies and to Stockholders and other investors and act on behalf of the Company in connection with investor relations; (r) provide office space, equipment and personnel as required for the performance of the foregoing services as Advisor; (s) prepare on behalf of the Company all reports and returns required by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Internal Revenue Service and other state or federal governmental agencies; and (t) do all things necessary to assure its ability to render the services described in this Agreement. 2.03 MODIFICATION OR REVOCATION OF AUTHORITY OF ADVISOR. The Board of Directors may, at any time upon the giving of notice to the Advisor, modify or revoke the authority set forth in Section 2.02, provided however, that such modification or revocation shall be effective upon receipt by the Advisor or such later date as is specified by the Board of Directors and included in the notice provided to the Company and such modification or revocation shall not be applicable to investment transactions to which the Advisor has committed the Company prior to the date of receipt by the Advisor of such notification, or, if later, the effective date of such modification or revocation specified by the Board of Directors. -9- 2.04 BANK ACCOUNTS. The Advisor may establish and maintain one or more bank accounts in its own name for the account of the Company or in the name of the Company and may collect and deposit into any such account or accounts, and disburse from any such account or accounts, any money on behalf of the Company, under such terms and conditions as the Board of Directors may approve, provided that no funds shall be commingled with the funds of the Advisor; and the Advisor shall from time to time, upon request by the Board of Directors, its Audit Committee or the auditors of the Company, render appropriate accountings of such collections and payments to the Board of Directors, its Audit Committee and the auditors of the Company. 2.05 RECORDS; ACCESS. The Advisor shall maintain appropriate records of all its activities hereunder and make such records available for inspection by the Board of Directors and by counsel, auditors and authorized agents of the Company, at any time or from time to time, upon reasonable request, during normal business hours. The Advisor shall at all reasonable times have access to the books and records of the Company. 2.06 LIMITATIONS ON ACTIVITIES. Anything else in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, the Advisor shall refrain from taking any action which, in its sole judgment made in good faith, would (a) adversely affect the status of the Company as a REIT, (b) subject the Company to regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (c) violate any law, rule, regulation or statement of policy of any governmental body or agency having jurisdiction over the Company, the Shares or its other securities, or (d) not be permitted by the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, except if such action shall be ordered by the Board of Directors, in which case the Advisor shall notify promptly the Board of Directors of the Advisor's judgment of the potential impact of such action and shall refrain from taking such action until it receives further clarification or instructions from the Board of Directors. In such event the Advisor shall have no liability for acting in accordance with the specific instructions of the Board of Directors so given. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Advisor, its directors, officers, employees and stockholders, and the directors, officers, employees and stockholders of the Advisor's Affiliates shall not be liable to the Company or to the Board of Directors or Stockholders for any act or omission by the Advisor, its directors, officers, employees or stockholders, or for any act or omission of any Affiliate of the Advisor, its directors, officers, employees or stockholders, except as provided in Article V of this Agreement. 2.07 OTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE ADVISOR. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Advisor or its Affiliates from engaging in other activities, including, without limitation, the rendering of advice to other Persons (including other REITs) and the management of other programs advised, sponsored or organized by the Advisor or its Affiliates; nor shall this Agreement limit or restrict the right of any director, officer, employee, or stockholder of the Advisor or its Affiliates to engage in any other business or to render services of any kind to any other Person. The Advisor may, with respect to any investment in which the Company is a participant, also render advice and service to each and every other participant therein. The Advisor shall report to the Board of Directors the existence of any condition or circumstance, existing or anticipated, of which it has knowledge, which creates or could create a conflict of interest between the Advisor's obligations to the Company and its obligations to or its interest in any other Person. The Advisor or its Affiliates shall promptly disclose to the Board of Directors knowledge of such condition or circumstance. If the Sponsor, Advisor, any Director or Affiliates thereof have sponsored other investment programs with similar investment objectives which have investment funds available at the same time as the Company, it shall be the duty of the Board of Directors (including the Independent Directors) to adopt the method set forth in the Company's most recent Prospectus for its Shares or another reasonable method by which investments are to be allocated to the competing investment entities and to use their best efforts to apply such method fairly to the Company. -10- ARTICLE III COMPENSATION 3.01 FEES. (a) Asset Management Fee. The Company shall pay the Advisor a monthly Asset Management Fee on or before the last day of each month in an amount equal to 0.02083% of the Aggregate Assets Value as of the last day of the preceding month. (b) Acquisition and Advisory Fees. The Company shall pay the Advisor or an Affiliate a fee in the amount of 2.0% of the Contract Purchase Price of each Asset as Acquisition and Advisory Fees payable at the time and in respect of funds expended for (i) the acquisition of an Asset, (ii) to the extent that such funds are capitalized, for the development, construction or improvement of an Asset, or (iii) the making of a Mortgage. The total of all Acquisition Fees and any Acquisition Expenses shall be limited in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation. (c) Real Estate Commission. If the Advisor or an Affiliate provides a substantial amount of the services (as determined by a majority of the Independent Directors) in connection with the Sale of one or more Properties, the Advisor or such Affiliate shall receive a Real Estate Commission up to one-half of the brokerage commission paid, but in no event an amount to exceed 2.0% of the Contact Sales Price of such Property or Properties; provided, however, that no Real Estate Commissions shall be payable to the Advisor for the Sale of Properties if such Sales involve the Company selling all or substantially all of its Properties in one or more transactions designed to effectuate a business combination transaction (as opposed to a Company liquidation, in which case the Real Estate Commissions would be payable if the Advisor or an Affiliate provides a substantial amount of services as provided above). The Real Estate Commission may be paid in addition to real estate commissions paid to non-Affiliates, provided that the total real estate commissions paid to all Persons by the Company (including the Real Estate Commission) shall not exceed an amount equal to the lesser of (i) 6.0% of the Contract Sales Price of a Property or (ii) the Competitive Real Estate Commission. (d) Subordinated Share of Net Sales Proceeds. The Subordinated Share of Net Sales Proceeds shall be payable to the Advisor in an amount equal to 10.0% of Net Sales Proceeds remaining after the Stockholders have received Dividends equal to the sum of the Stockholders' 8.0% Return and 100% of Invested Capital. The Company shall have the option to pay such fee in the form of cash, Shares, a promissory note, or any combination of the foregoing, or any combination of the foregoing. (e) Subordinated Incentive Listing Fee. Upon Listing, the Advisor shall be entitled to the Subordinated Incentive Listing Fee in an amount equal to 10.0% of the amount by which (i) the Market Value plus the total of all Dividends paid to Stockholders from the Company's inception until the date that Market Value is determined, exceeds (ii) the sum of (A) 100% of Invested Capital and (B) the total Dividends required to be paid to the Stockholders in order to pay the Stockholders' 8.0% Return from inception through the date that Market Value is determined. The Company shall have the option to pay such fee in the form of cash, Shares, a promissory note, or any combination of the foregoing. If the Company pays such fee with a promissory note, payment in full shall be made from the Net Sales Proceeds of the first Sale completed by the Company after Listing, and interest will accrue at a rate deemed fair and reasonable by the Board of Directors from and after the date of Listing. If the Net Sales Proceeds from the first Sale after Listing are insufficient to pay the promissory note in full, including accrued interest, then the promissory note shall be paid in part with such Net Sales Proceeds, and in part from the Net Sales Proceeds from the next successive Sales until the amount owing pursuant to such promissory note is paid in full. If the promissory note has not been paid in full within five years from the -11- date of Listing, then the Advisor, or its successors or assigns, may elect to convert the unpaid balance, including accrued but unpaid interest, into Shares at a price per Share equal to the average closing price of the Shares over the ten trading days immediately preceding the date of such election. If the Shares are no longer Listed at such time as the promissory note becomes convertible into Shares as provided by this paragraph, then the price per Share, for purposes of conversion, shall equal the fair market value for the Shares as determined by the Board of Directors based upon the Appraised Value of the Assets as of the date of election. (f) Changes to Fee Structure. In the event of Listing, the Company and the Advisor shall negotiate in good faith to establish a fee structure appropriate for a perpetual-life entity. (g) Finance Coordination Fee. In the event of the origination or refinancing of any debt financing obtained by the Company that is used to acquire properties or to make other permitted investments, and if the Advisor provides a substantial amount of services, as determined by the Independent Directors in connection therewith, the Company will pay to the Advisor a financing coordination fee equal to 1% of the amount available under such financing; provided, however, that the Advisor shall not be entitled to a Finance Coordination Fee in connection with the refinancing of any loan secured by any particular property that was previously subject to a refinancing in which the Advisor received a Finance Coordination Fee. Finance Coordination Fees payable from loan proceeds from permanent financing will be paid to the Advisor as the Company acquires such permanent financing, however, no finance coordination fees will be paid from loan proceeds from any line of credit until such time as all net offering proceeds have been invested by the Company. 3.02 EXPENSES. (a) In addition to the compensation paid to the Advisor pursuant to Section 3.01 hereof, the Company shall pay directly or reimburse the Advisor, as applicable, for all of the expenses paid or incurred by the Advisor in connection with the services it provides to the Company pursuant to this Agreement, including, but not limited to: (i) Organization and Offering Expenses; provided, however, that within 60 days after the end of the month in which an Offering terminates, the Advisor shall reimburse the Company for any Organization and Offering Expenses reimbursed by the Company to the Advisor to the extent that such reimbursement exceeds 1.5% of the Gross Proceeds raised in a completed Offering. The Advisor shall be responsible for the payment of Organization and Offering Expenses in excess of 1.5% of the Gross Proceeds; (ii) Acquisition Expenses incurred in connection with the selection and acquisition of Assets; (iii) the actual cost of goods, services and materials used by the Company and obtained from Persons not affiliated with the Advisor, other than Acquisition Expenses, including brokerage fees paid in connection with the purchase and sale of Shares; (iv) interest and other costs for borrowed money, including discounts, points and other similar fees; (v) taxes and assessments on income or property and taxes as an expense of doing business; -12- (vi) costs associated with insurance required in connection with the business of the Company or by the Board of Directors; (vii) expenses of managing and operating Assets owned by the Company, whether payable to an Affiliate of the Company or a non-affiliated Person; (viii) all expenses in connection with payments to the Board of Directors for attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors and Stockholders; (ix) expenses associated with Listing or with the issuance and distribution of Shares and other securities of the Company, such as Selling Commissions and fees, advertising expenses, taxes, legal and accounting fees, Listing and registration fees, and other Organization and Offering Expenses; (x) expenses connected with payments of Dividends in cash or otherwise made or caused to be made by the Company to the Stockholders; (xi) expenses of organizing, revising, amending, converting, modifying or terminating the Company or amending the Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws; (xii) expenses of any third party transfer agent for the Shares and of maintaining communications with Stockholders, including the cost of preparation, printing, and mailing annual reports and other Stockholder reports, proxy statements and other reports required by governmental entities; (xiii) administrative service expenses, including all costs and expenses incurred by Advisor in fulfilling its duties hereunder. Such costs and expenses may include reasonable wages and salaries and other employee-related expenses of all employees of Advisor who are engage in the management, administration, operations, and marketing of the Company, including taxes, insurance and benefits relating to such employees, and legal, travel and other out-of-pocket expenses which are directly related to their services provided hereunder; and (xiv) audit, accounting and legal fees. No reimbursement shall be made for costs of personnel of the Advisor or its Affiliates to the extent that such personnel perform services in connection with services for which the Advisor receives the Acquisition and Advisory Fee or the Real Estate Commission. (b) Expenses incurred by the Advisor on behalf of the Company and payable pursuant to this Section 3.02 shall be reimbursed no less than quarterly to the Advisor within 60 days after the end of each quarter. The Advisor shall prepare a statement documenting the expenses of the Company during each quarter, and shall deliver such statement to the Company within 45 days after the end of each quarter. 3.03 OTHER SERVICES. Should the Board of Directors request that the Advisor or any director, officer or employee thereof render services for the Company other than set forth in Section 2.02, such services shall be separately compensated at such rates and in such amounts as are agreed by the Advisor and the Board of Directors, subject to the limitations contained in the Articles of Incorporation, and shall not be deemed to be services pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. -13- 3.04 REIMBURSEMENT TO THE ADVISOR. The Company shall not reimburse the Advisor at the end of any fiscal quarter Operating Expenses to the extent that, in the four consecutive fiscal quarters then ended (the "Expense Year") exceed (the "Excess Amount") the greater of 2% of Average Invested Assets or 25% of Net Income (the "2%/25% Guidelines") for such year unless the Independent Directors determine that such excess was justified, based on unusual and nonrecurring factors which the Independent Directors deem sufficient. If the Independent Directors do not approve such excess as being so justified, any Excess Amount paid to the Advisor during a fiscal quarter shall be repaid to the Company. If the Independent Directors determine such excess was justified, then within 60 days after the end of any fiscal quarter of the Company for which total reimbursed Operating Expenses for the Expense Year exceed the 2%/25% Guidelines, the Advisor, at the direction of the Independent Directors, shall send to the stockholders a written disclosure of such fact, together with an explanation of the factors the Independent Directors considered in determining that such excess expenses were justified. The Company will ensure that such determination will be reflected in the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors. All figures used in the foregoing computation shall be determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis. ARTICLE IV TERM AND TERMINATION 4.01 TERM; RENEWAL. Subject to Section 4.02 hereof, this Agreement shall continue in force until the first anniversary of the date hereof. Thereafter, this Agreement may be renewed for an unlimited number of successive one-year terms upon mutual consent of the parties. It is the duty of the Board of Directors to evaluate the performance of the Advisor annually before renewing the Agreement, and each such renewal shall be for a term of no more than one year. 4.02 TERMINATION. This Agreement will automatically terminate upon Listing. This Agreement also may be terminated at the option of either party (i) immediately upon a Change of Control or (ii) upon 60 days written notice without cause or penalty, by either party (in either case, if termination is by the Company, then such termination shall be upon the approval of a majority of the Board of Directors). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provisions of this Agreement which provide for payment to the Advisor of expenses, fees or other compensation following the date of termination (i.e., Sections 3.01(e) and 4.03) shall continue in full force and effect until all amounts payable thereunder to the Advisor are paid in full. The provisions of Sections 2.05, 2.06 and 4.03 through 6.11 shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 4.03 PAYMENTS TO AND DUTIES OF ADVISOR UPON TERMINATION. (a) After the Termination Date, the Advisor shall not be entitled to compensation for further services hereunder except it shall be entitled to and receive from the Company within 30 days after the effective date of such termination all unpaid reimbursements of expenses, subject to the provisions of Section 3.04 hereof, and all contingent liabilities related to fees payable to the Advisor prior to termination of this Agreement, provided that the Subordinated Incentive Listing Fee, if any, shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.01(e). (b) Upon termination, unless such termination is by the Company because of a material breach of this Agreement by the Advisor or occurs upon a Change of Control, the Advisor shall be entitled to receive a payment of the Performance Fee equal to 10.0% of the amount, if any, by which (i) the Appraised Value of the Assets on the Termination Date, less the amount of all indebtedness secured by the Assets, plus the total Dividends paid to Stockholders from the Company's inception through the Termination Date, exceeds (ii) Invested Capital plus an amount equal to the Stockholders' 8.0% Return -14- from inception through the Termination Date. The Company shall pay such Performance Fee, with interest, at such time as the Company completes the first Sale after the Termination Date. Payment shall be made from the Net Sales Proceeds of such Sale. Interest will accrue beginning on the Termination Date at a rate deemed fair and reasonable by the Board of Directors on the Termination Date. The Company shall have the option to pay such fee in the form of cash, Shares, a promissory note, or any combination of the foregoing. If the Net Sales Proceeds from the first Sale after the Termination Date are insufficient to pay the Performance Fee in full, plus accrued interest, then the Performance Fee shall be paid in part with such Net Sales Proceeds, and in part from the Net Sales Proceeds from the next successive Sales until the Performance Fee is paid in full, with interest. If the Performance Fee has not been paid in full within five years from the Termination Date, then the Advisor, its successors or assigns, may elect to convert the balance of the fee, including accrued but unpaid interest, into Shares at a price per Share equal to the average closing price of the Shares over the ten trading days immediately preceding the date of such election if the Shares are Listed at such time. If the Shares are not Listed at such time, the Advisor, its successors or assigns, may elect to convert the balance of the fee, including accrued but unpaid interest, into Shares at a price per Share equal to the fair market value for the Shares as determined by the Board of Directors based upon the Appraised Value of the Assets on the date of election. (c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if termination occurs upon a Change of Control, the Advisor shall be entitled to payment of the Performance Fee equal to 10.0% of the amount, if any, by which (i) the value of the Assets on the Termination Date as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, based upon such factors as the consideration paid in connection with the Change of Control and the most recent Appraised Value, less the amount of all indebtedness secured by the Assets, plus the total Dividends paid to Stockholders from the Company's inception through the Termination Date, exceeds (ii) Invested Capital plus an amount equal to the Stockholders' 8.0% Return from inception through the Termination Date. No deferral of payment of the Performance Fee may be made under this Section 4.03(c). (d) In the event that the Advisor disagrees with the valuation of Shares pursuant to Section 4.03(b) where the Shares are not Listed, or the value of the Successor Shares pursuant to Section 4.03(c) where the Successor Shares are not Listed, for purposes of determining the number of Shares to be issued to the Advisor following the Advisor's election to convert the balance of the Performance Fee owed to the Advisor, then the fair market value of such Shares shall be determined by an independent appraiser of equity value selected by the Advisor and the Successor. If the Advisor and the Successor are unable to agree upon an expert independent appraiser, then each of the Successor and the Advisor shall name one appraiser and the two named appraisers shall promptly agree in good faith to the appointment of one such appraiser whose determination shall be final and binding on the parties. (e) Notwithstanding Sections 4.03 (b) and (c), in the event the Subordinated Incentive Listing Fee is paid to the Advisor following Listing, no Performance Fee will be paid to the Advisor. (f) The Advisor shall promptly upon termination: (i) pay over to the Company all money collected and held for the account of the Company pursuant to this Agreement, after deducting any accrued compensation and reimbursement for its expenses to which it is then entitled; (ii) deliver to the Board of Directors a full accounting, including a statement showing all payments collected by it and a statement of all money held by it, covering the period following the date of the last accounting furnished to the Board of Directors; -15- (iii) deliver to the Board of Directors all assets, including the Assets, and documents of the Company then in the custody of the Advisor; and (iv) cooperate with, and take all reasonable actions requested by, the Company to provide an orderly management transition. ARTICLE V INDEMNIFICATION 5.01 INDEMNIFICATION BY THE COMPANY. (a) The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless the Advisor and its Affiliates, including their respective officers, directors, partners and employees, from all liability, claims, damages or losses arising in the performance of their duties hereunder, and related expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, to the extent such liability, claims, damages or losses and related expenses are not fully reimbursed by insurance, subject to any limitations imposed by the laws of the State of Maryland, the Articles of Incorporation and the NASAA Guidelines under the Articles of Incorporation, the Company shall not indemnify or hold harmless the Advisor or its Affiliates, including their respective officers, directors, partners and employees, for any liability or loss suffered by the Advisor or its Affiliates, including their respective officers, directors, partners and employees, nor shall it provide that the Advisor or its Affiliates, including their respective officers, directors, partners and employees, be held harmless for any loss or liability suffered by the Company, unless all of the following conditions are met: (i) the Advisor or its Affiliates, including their respective officers, directors, partners and employees, have determined, in good faith, that the course of conduct which caused the loss or liability was in the best interests of the Company; (ii) the Advisor or its Affiliates, including their respective officers, directors, partners and employees, were acting on behalf of or performing services of the Company; (iii) such liability or loss was not the result of negligence or misconduct by the Advisor or its Affiliates, including their respective officers, directors, partners and employees; and (iv) such indemnification or agreement to hold harmless is recoverable only out of the Company's net assets and not from stockholders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Advisor and its Affiliates, including their respective officers, directors, partners and employees, shall not be indemnified by the Company for any losses, liability or expenses arising from or out of an alleged violation of federal or state securities laws by such party unless one or more of the following conditions are met: (i) there has been a successful adjudication on the merits of each count involving alleged securities law violations as to the particular indemnitee; (ii) such claims have been dismissed with prejudice on the merits by a court of competent jurisdiction as to the particular indemnitee; and (iii) a court of competent jurisdiction approves a settlement of the claims against a particular indemnitee and finds that indemnification of the settlement and the related costs should be made, and the court considering the request for indemnification has been advised of the position of the Securities and Exchange Commission and of the published position of any state securities regulatory authority in which securities of the Company were offered or sold as to indemnification for violations of securities laws. (b) The Articles of Incorporation provide that the advancement of Company funds to the Advisor or its Affiliates, including their respective officers, directors, partners and employees, for legal expenses and other costs incurred as a result of any legal action for which indemnification is being sought is permissible only if all of the following conditions are satisfied: (i) the legal action relates to acts or omissions with respect to the performance of duties or services on behalf of the Company; (ii) the legal action is initiated by a third-party who is not a stockholder or the legal action is initiated by a stockholder acting in his or her capacity as such and a court of competent jurisdiction specifically approves such advancement; (iii) the Advisor or its Affiliates, including their respective officers, directors, partners and employees, undertake to repay the advanced funds to the Company together with the applicable legal rate of interest thereon, in cases in which such Advisor or its Affiliates, including their respective officers, directors, partners and employees, are found not to be entitled to indemnification. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 5.01, the Advisor shall not be entitled to indemnification or be held harmless pursuant to this Section 5.01 for any activity which the Advisor shall be required to indemnify or hold harmless the Company pursuant to Section 5.02. 5.02 INDEMNIFICATION BY ADVISOR. The Advisor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Company from contract or other liability, claims, damages, taxes or losses and related expenses including attorneys' fees, to the extent that such liability, claims, damages, taxes or losses and related expenses are not fully reimbursed by insurance and are incurred by reason of the Advisor's bad faith, fraud, misfeasance, misconduct, negligence or reckless disregard of its duties, but the Advisor shall not be held responsible for any action of the Board of Directors in following or declining to follow any advice or recommendation given by the Advisor. ARTICLE VI MISCELLANEOUS 6.01 ASSIGNMENT TO AN AFFILIATE. This Agreement may be assigned by the Advisor to an Affiliate of the Advisor with the approval of a majority of the Board of Directors (including a majority of the Independent Directors). The Advisor may assign any rights to receive fees or other payments under this Agreement without obtaining the approval of the Board of Directors. This Agreement shall not be assigned by the Company without the consent of the Advisor, except in the case of an assignment by the Company to a corporation or other organization which is a successor to all of the assets, rights and obligations of the Company, in which case such successor organization shall be bound hereunder and by the terms of said assignment in the same manner as the Company is bound by this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding on successors to the Company resulting from a Change of Control or sale of all or substantially all the assets of the Company or the Partnership, and shall likewise be binding upon any successor to the Advisor. 6.02 RELATIONSHIP OF ADVISOR AND COMPANY. The Company and the Advisor are not partners or joint venturers with each other, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to make them such partners or joint venturers or impose any liability as such on either of them. -16- 6.03 NOTICES. Any notice, report or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing unless some other method of giving such notice, report or other communication is required by the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws, or accepted by the party to whom it is given, and shall be given by being delivered by hand or by overnight mail or other overnight delivery service to the addresses set forth herein: To the Directors and to the Company: Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. 2555 E. Camelback Road, Suite 400 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 Attention: Chief Executive Officer and President To the Advisor: Cole REIT Advisors II, LLC 2555 E. Camelback Road, Suite 400 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 Attention: Chief Executive Officer and President Either party shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, give notice in writing to the other party of a change in its address for the purposes of this Section 6.03. 6.04 MODIFICATION. This Agreement shall not be changed, modified, or amended, in whole or in part, except by an instrument in writing signed by both parties hereto, or their respective successors or assignees. 6.05 SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Agreement are independent of and severable from each other, and no provision shall be affected or rendered invalid or unenforceable by virtue of the fact that for any reason any other or others of them may be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part. 6.06 CHOICE OF LAW; VENUE. The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, and venue for any action brought with respect to any claims arising out of this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in Maricopa County, Arizona. 6.07 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, inducements and conditions, express or implied, oral or written, of any nature whatsoever with respect to the subject matter hereof. The express terms hereof control and supersede any course of performance and/or usage of the trade inconsistent with any of the terms hereof. This Agreement may not be modified or amended other than by an agreement in writing signed by each of the parties hereto. 6.08 WAIVER. Neither the failure nor any delay on the part of a party to exercise any right, remedy, power or privilege under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege preclude any other or further exercise of the same or of any other right, remedy, power or privilege, nor shall any waiver of any right, remedy, power or privilege with respect to any occurrence be construed as a waiver of such right, remedy, power or privilege with respect to any other occurrence. No waiver shall be effective unless it is in writing and is signed by the party asserted to have granted such waiver. 6.09 GENDER; NUMBER. Words used herein regardless of the number and gender specifically used, shall be deemed and construed to include any other number, singular or plural, and any other gender, masculine, feminine or neuter, as the context requires. -17- 6.10 HEADINGS. The titles and headings of sections and subsections contained in this Agreement are for convenience only, and they neither form a part of this Agreement nor are they to be used in the construction or interpretation hereof. 6.11 EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original as against any party whose signature appears thereon, and all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement shall become binding when the counterparts hereof, individually or taken together, shall bear the signatures of all of the parties reflected hereon as the signatories. 6.12 INITIAL INVESTMENT. The Advisor or one of its Affiliates has contributed $200,000 (the "INITIAL INVESTMENT") in exchange for the initial issuance of Shares of the Company. The Advisor or its Affiliates may not sell any of the Shares purchased with the Initial Investment while the Advisor acts in an advisory capacity to the Company. The restrictions included above shall not apply to any Shares acquired by the Advisor or its Affiliates other than the Shares acquired through the Initial Investment. Neither the Advisor nor its Affiliates shall vote any Shares they now own, or hereafter acquires, in any vote for the election of Directors or any vote regarding the approval or termination of any contract with the Advisor or any of its Affiliates. -18- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Advisory Agreement as of the date and year first above written. COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC. By: /s/ Christopher H. Cole ------------------------------------- Christopher H. Cole Chief Executive Officer and President COLE REIT ADVISORS II, LLC By: /s/ Christopher H. Cole ------------------------------------- Christopher H. Cole Chief Executive Officer and President -19- EX-10.3 4 g97438exv10w3.txt EX-10.3 AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OF COLE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP II, LP EXHIBIT 10.3 AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OF COLE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP II, LP SEPTEMBER 16, 2005 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page ---- ARTICLE I DEFINED TERMS....................................................................... 1 ARTICLE II PARTNERSHIP FORMATION AND IDENTIFICATION........................................... 9 2.01 FORMATION................................................................... 9 2.02 NAME, OFFICE AND REGISTERED AGENT........................................... 9 2.03 PARTNERS.................................................................... 9 2.04 TERM AND DISSOLUTION........................................................ 9 2.05 FILING OF CERTIFICATE AND PERFECTION OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP................. 10 2.06 CERTIFICATES DESCRIBING PARTNERSHIP UNITS................................... 10 ARTICLE III BUSINESS OF THE PARTNERSHIP....................................................... 10 ARTICLE IV CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOUNTS................................................. 11 4.01 CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS....................................................... 11 4.02 ADDITIONAL CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ISSUANCES OF ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS....................................................... 11 4.03 ADDITIONAL FUNDING.......................................................... 13 4.04 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS............................................................ 13 4.05 PERCENTAGE INTERESTS........................................................ 13 4.06 NO INTEREST ON CONTRIBUTIONS................................................ 13 4.07 RETURN OF CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS............................................. 13 4.08 NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARY.................................................. 13 ARTICLE V PROFIT AND LOSS; DISTRIBUTIONS.......................................................14 5.01 ALLOCATION OF PROFIT AND LOSS............................................... 14 5.02 DISTRIBUTIONS OF CASH....................................................... 16 5.03 REIT DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS.............................................. 17 5.04 NO RIGHT TO DISTRIBUTIONS IN KIND........................................... 17 5.05 LIMITATIONS ON RETURN OF CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS.............................. 17 5.06 DISTRIBUTIONS UPON LIQUIDATION.............................................. 17 5.07 SUBSTANTIAL ECONOMIC EFFECT................................................. 17 ARTICLE VI RIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS AND POWERS OF THE GENERAL PARTNER.............................. 18 6.01 MANAGEMENT OF THE PARTNERSHIP............................................... 18 6.02 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY..................................................... 21 6.03 INDEMNIFICATION AND EXCULPATION OF INDEMNITEES.............................. 21 6.04 LIABILITY OF THE GENERAL PARTNER............................................ 22 6.05 REIMBURSEMENT OF GENERAL PARTNER............................................ 24 6.06 OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES.......................................................... 24 6.07 EMPLOYMENT OR RETENTION OF AFFILIATES....................................... 24 6.08 GENERAL PARTNER PARTICIPATION............................................... 26 6.09 TITLE TO PARTNERSHIP ASSETS................................................. 26 6.10 MISCELLANEOUS............................................................... 26 ARTICLE VII CHANGES IN GENERAL PARTNER........................................................ 26 7.01 TRANSFER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER'S PARTNERSHIP INTEREST...................... 26 7.02 ADMISSION OF A SUBSTITUTE OR ADDITIONAL GENERAL PARTNER..................... 28
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Page ---- 7.03 EFFECT OF BANKRUPTCY, WITHDRAWAL, DEATH OR DISSOLUTION OF A GENERAL PARTNER .................................................................... 28 7.04 REMOVAL OF A GENERAL PARTNER................................................ 29 ARTICLE VIII RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE LIMITED PARTNERS................................... 30 8.01 MANAGEMENT OF THE PARTNERSHIP............................................... 30 8.02 POWER OF ATTORNEY........................................................... 30 8.03 LIMITATION ON LIABILITY OF LIMITED PARTNERS................................. 30 8.04 OWNERSHIP BY LIMITED PARTNER OF CORPORATE GENERAL PARTNER OR AFFILIATE...... 30 8.05 EXCHANGE RIGHT.............................................................. 30 8.06 CALL RIGHT.................................................................. 32 8.07 DUTIES AND CONFLICTS........................................................ 33 ARTICLE IX TRANSFERS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS......................................... 33 9.01 PURCHASE FOR INVESTMENT..................................................... 33 9.02 RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS................... 34 9.03 ADMISSION OF SUBSTITUTE LIMITED PARTNER..................................... 35 9.04 RIGHTS OF ASSIGNEES OF PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS................................ 36 9.05 EFFECT OF BANKRUPTCY, DEATH, INCOMPETENCE OR TERMINATION OF A LIMITED PARTNER .................................................................... 36 9.06 JOINT OWNERSHIP OF INTERESTS................................................ 36 ARTICLE X BOOKS AND RECORDS; ACCOUNTING; TAX MATTERS.......................................... 37 10.01 BOOKS AND RECORDS........................................................... 37 10.02 CUSTODY OF PARTNERSHIP FUNDS; BANK ACCOUNTS................................. 37 10.03 FISCAL AND TAXABLE YEAR..................................................... 37 10.04 ANNUAL TAX INFORMATION AND REPORT........................................... 37 10.05 TAX MATTERS PARTNER; TAX ELECTIONS; SPECIAL BASIS ADJUSTMENTS............... 37 10.06 REPORTS TO LIMITED PARTNERS................................................. 38 ARTICLE XI AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT; MEETINGS................................................... 38 11.01 AMENDMENT................................................................... 38 11.02 MEETINGS OF PARTNERS........................................................ 39 ARTICLE XII MERGER, EXCHANGE OR CONVERSION.................................................... 40 12.01 Merger, Exchange or Conversion of Partnership............................... 40 12.02 APPROVAL OF PLAN OF MERGER, EXCHANGE OR CONVERSION.......................... 41 12.03 RIGHTS OF DISSENTING LIMITED PARTNERS....................................... 42 ARTICLE XIII GENERAL PROVISIONS............................................................... 43 13.01 NOTICES .................................................................... 43 13.02 SURVIVAL OF RIGHTS.......................................................... 43 13.03 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS........................................................ 44 13.04 SEVERABILITY................................................................ 44 13.05 ENTIRE AGREEMENT............................................................ 44 13.06 PRONOUNS AND PLURALS........................................................ 44 13.07 HEADINGS.................................................................... 44 13.08 COUNTERPARTS................................................................ 44 13.09 GOVERNING LAW.............................................................. 44 13.10 ARBITRATION................................................................. 44 13.11 VOTE OF AFFILIATED LIMITED PARTNERS......................................... 45
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iii AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OF COLE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP II, LP SEPTEMBER 16, 2005 This Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership (this "AGREEMENT") is entered into effective as of the 16th day of September, 2005, by and among Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the "GENERAL PARTNER"), Cole REIT Advisors II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "ORIGINAL LIMITED PARTNER"), and the Limited Partner(s) set forth or which may, in the future, be set forth on Exhibit A hereto, as amended from time to time, with respect to Cole Operating Partnership II, LP (the "Partnership"), a limited partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware, pursuant to a Certificate of Limited Partnership filed with the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware effective as of September 28, 2004. RECITALS WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into this Agreement in order to set forth the terms and conditions under which the Partnership will be operated as well as the rights, obligations, and limitations of the General Partner and the Limited Partners with respect to each other and the Partnership as a whole; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, of the mutual covenants between the parties to this Agreement, and of other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by the parties, the parties agree as follows: AGREEMENT ARTICLE I DEFINED TERMS The following defined terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings specified below: "ACT" means the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, as it may be amended from time to time. "ADDITIONAL FUNDS" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.03 hereof. "ADDITIONAL LIMITED PARTNER" means a Person admitted to the Partnership as a Limited Partner pursuant to Section 4.02 hereof and who is shown as such on the books and records of the Partnership. "ADDITIONAL SECURITIES" means any additional REIT Shares (other than REIT Shares issued in connection with an exchange pursuant to Section 8.05 hereof) or rights, options, warrants or convertible or exchangeable securities containing the right to subscribe for or purchase REIT Shares, as set forth in Section 4.02(a)(ii). "ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES" means (i) all administrative and operating costs and expenses incurred by the Partnership, (ii) those administrative costs and expenses of the General Partner, including any salaries or other payments to directors, officers or employees of the General Partner, and any accounting and legal expenses of the General Partner, which expenses, the Partners have agreed, are expenses of the Partnership and not the General Partner, and (iii) to the extent not included in clause (ii) above, REIT Expenses; provided, however, that Administrative Expenses shall not include any administrative costs and expenses incurred by the General Partner that are attributable to Properties or partnership interests in a Subsidiary Partnership that are owned by the General Partner directly. "ADVISOR" or "ADVISORS" means the Person or Persons, if any, appointed, employed or contracted with by the General Partner pursuant to its Articles of Incorporation and responsible for directing or performing the day-to-day business affairs of the General Partner, including any Person to whom the Advisor subcontracts all or substantially all of such functions. "AFFILIATE" or "AFFILIATED" means, with respect to any Person, (i) any Person directly or indirectly owning, controlling or holding, with the power to vote, 10% or more of the outstanding voting securities of such other Person; (ii) any Person 10% or more of whose outstanding voting securities are directly or indirectly owned, controlled or held, with the power to vote, by such other Person; (iii) any Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with such other Person; (iv) any executive officer, director, trustee or general partner of such other Person; and (v) any legal entity for which such Person acts as an executive officer, director, trustee or general partner. "AGREED VALUE" means (i) the fair market value of a Partner's non-cash Capital Contribution as of the date of contribution as agreed to by such Partner and the General Partner as of the date of contribution as set forth on Exhibit A hereto, as it may be amended from time to time, or (ii) in the case of any contribution or distribution of property other than cash not set forth on Exhibit A, the fair market value of such property as determined by the General Partner at the time such property is contributed or distributed, reduced by liabilities either assumed by the Partnership or Partner upon such contribution or distribution or to which such property is subject when the property is contributed or distributed. "AGREEMENT" means this Agreement of Limited Partnership, as it may be amended or restated from time to time. "ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION" means the Articles of Incorporation of the General Partner filed with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, as amended or restated from time to time. "CALL NOTICE" means a Call Notice, as defined in Section 8.06(a) hereof and substantially in the form of Exhibit C hereto. "CALL RIGHT" has the meaning provided in Section 8.06(a) hereof. "CAPITAL ACCOUNT" has the meaning provided in Section 4.04 hereof. "CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION" means the total amount of cash, cash equivalents, and the Agreed Value of any Property or other asset contributed or agreed to be contributed, as the context requires, to the Partnership by each Partner pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. Any reference to the Capital Contribution of a Partner shall include the Capital Contribution made by a predecessor holder of the Partnership Interest of such Partner. "CASH AMOUNT" means an amount of cash equal to the Value of the REIT Shares Amount on the date of receipt by the General Partner of an Exchange Notice. "CERTIFICATE" means any instrument or document that is required under the laws of the State of Delaware, or any other jurisdiction in which the Partnership conducts business, to be signed and sworn to by the Partners of the Partnership (either by themselves or pursuant to the power-of-attorney granted to the 2 General Partner in Section 8.02 hereof) and filed for recording in the appropriate public offices within the State of Delaware or such other jurisdiction to perfect or maintain the Partnership as a limited partnership, to effect the admission, withdrawal, or substitution of any Partner from or to the Partnership, or to protect the limited liability of the Limited Partners as limited partners under the laws of the State of Delaware or such other jurisdiction. "CODE" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and as hereafter amended from time to time. Reference to any particular provision of the Code shall mean that provision in the Code at the date hereof and any successor provision of the Code. "COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST" means Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc., a Maryland corporation. "COMMISSION" means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. "COMPETENT INDEPENDENT EXPERT" shall mean a Person with no material current or prior business or personal relationship with the General Partner or the Partnership who is engaged to a substantial extent in the business of rendering opinions regarding the value of the assets of the type held by the Partnership and who is qualified to perform such work. Membership in a nationally recognized appraisal society such as the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers or the Society of Real Estate Appraisers shall be conclusive evidence of such qualification. "CONVERSION FACTOR" means 1.0, provided, that in the event that the General Partner (i) declares or pays a dividend on its outstanding REIT Shares in REIT Shares or makes a distribution to all holders of its outstanding REIT Shares in REIT Shares, (ii) subdivides its outstanding REIT Shares, or (iii) combines its outstanding REIT Shares into a smaller number of REIT Shares, the Conversion Factor shall be adjusted by multiplying the Conversion Factor by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the number of REIT Shares issued and outstanding on the record date for such dividend, distribution, subdivision or combination (assuming for such purposes that such dividend, distribution, subdivision or combination has occurred as of such time), and the denominator of which shall be the actual number of REIT Shares (determined without the above assumption) issued and outstanding on such record date, and provided further, that in the event that an entity other than an Affiliate of the General Partner shall become General Partner pursuant to any merger, consolidation or combination of the General Partner with or into another entity (the "SUCCESSOR ENTITY"), the Conversion Factor shall be adjusted by multiplying the Conversion Factor by the number of shares of the Successor Entity into which one REIT Share is converted pursuant to such merger, consolidation or combination, determined as of the date of such merger, consolidation or combination. Any adjustment to the Conversion Factor shall become effective immediately after the effective date of such event retroactive to the record date, if any, for such event; provided, however, that if the General Partner receives an Exchange Notice after the record date, but prior to the effective date of such dividend, distribution, subdivision or combination, the Conversion Factor shall be determined as if the General Partner had received the Exchange Notice immediately prior to the record date for such dividend, distribution, subdivision or combination. "DISSENTING LIMITED PARTNER" has the meaning provided in Section 12.03(a) hereof. "EVENT OF BANKRUPTCY" as to any Person means (i) the filing of a petition for relief as to such Person as debtor or bankrupt under the Bankruptcy Code of 1978 or similar provision of law of any jurisdiction (except if such petition is contested by such Person and has been dismissed within 90 days); (ii) the insolvency or bankruptcy of such Person as finally determined by a court proceeding; (iii) the filing by such Person of a petition or application to accomplish the same or for the appointment of a receiver or a trustee for such Person or a substantial part of his assets; and (iv) the commencement of any proceedings relating to such Person as a debtor under any other reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, adjustment 3 of debt or liquidation law of any jurisdiction, whether now in existence or hereinafter in effect, either by such Person or by another, provided, that if such proceeding is commenced by another, such Person indicates his approval of such proceeding, consents thereto or acquiesces therein, or such proceeding is contested by such Person and has not been finally dismissed within 90 days. "EXCHANGE AMOUNT" means either the Cash Amount or the REIT Shares Amount, as selected by the General Partner in its sole and absolute discretion pursuant to Section 8.05(b) hereof. "EXCHANGE NOTICE" means a Notice of Exercise of Exchange Right, as defined in Section 8.05(a) hereof and substantially in the form of Exhibit B hereto. "EXCHANGE RIGHT" has the meaning provided in Section 8.05(a) hereof. "EXCHANGING PARTNER" has the meaning provided in Section 8.05(a) hereof. "GENERAL PARTNER" means Cole Credit Property Trust, and any Person who becomes a substitute or additional General Partner as provided herein, and any successors thereto. "GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST" means a Partnership Interest held by the General Partner that is a general partnership interest. "GP CAPITAL" means the aggregate of Capital Contributions of cash made by the General Partner in accordance with Sections 4.01 and 4.02 hereof. "GP MINIMUM RETURN" means such amount as may be necessary or required to allow the General Partner to meet its distribution requirement for qualification as a REIT as set forth in Section 857 of the Code and to avoid any federal income or excise tax liability imposed by the Code. "HOLDING PERIOD" means, with respect to Partnership Units acquired by Additional Limited Partners hereunder, the period commencing on the date of issuance of such Units through and including the fourth anniversary of such date of acquisition. "INDEMNITEE" means (i) any Person made a party to a proceeding by reason of its status as the General Partner or a director, officer or employee of the General Partner or the Partnership, and (ii) such other Persons (including Affiliates of the General Partner or the Partnership) as the General Partner may designate from time to time, in its sole and absolute discretion. "JOINT VENTURE" means any joint venture or partnership arrangement in which the Partnership is a co-venturer or general partner established to acquire or hold Properties, Mortgages or other investments of the General Partner. "LIMITED PARTNER" means the Original Limited Partner, any Person named as a Limited Partner on Exhibit A attached hereto, and any Person who becomes a Substitute or Additional Limited Partner in such person's capacity as a Limited Partner in the Partnership. "LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST" means the ownership interest of a Limited Partner in the Partnership at any particular time, including the right of such Limited Partner to any and all benefits to which such Limited Partner may be entitled as provided in this Agreement and in the Act, together with the obligations of such Limited Partner to comply with all the provisions of this Agreement and of such Act. "LIQUIDATING EVENT" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.04 hereof. 4 "LOSS" has the meaning provided in Section 5.01(f) hereof. "LP CAPITAL" means the aggregate of Capital Contributions in cash or cash equivalents and the Agreed Value of any non-cash contributions to the Partnership made by a Limited Partner in accordance with Sections 4.01 and 4.02. "LP RETURN" means, with regard to any Limited Partner, an amount equal to the aggregate cash dividends that would have been payable to such Limited Partner with respect to the applicable fiscal period if such Limited Partner had owned REIT Shares equal in number to the number of Partnership Units owned by such Limited Partner during such fiscal period. "MORTGAGE" means, in connection with mortgage financing provided, invested in or purchased by the Partnership, any note, deed of trust, security interest or other evidence of indebtedness or obligations, which is secured or collateralized by real property owned by the borrower under such note, deed of trust, security interest or other evidence of indebtedness or obligations. "NET CAPITAL PROCEEDS" means the net cash proceeds received by the Partnership in connection with (i) any Sale, (ii) any borrowing or refinancing of borrowing(s) by the Partnership, (iii) any condemnation or deeding in lieu of condemnation of all or a portion of any Property, (iv) any collection in respect of property, hazard, or casualty insurance (but not business interruption insurance) or any damage award; or (v) any other transaction the proceeds of which, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, are considered to be capital in nature, in each case, after deduction of (a) all costs and expenses incurred by the Partnership with regard to such transactions (including, without limitation, any repayment of any indebtedness required to be repaid as a result of such transaction or which the General Partner elects to pay out of the proceeds of such transaction, together with accrued interest and premium, if any, thereon and any sales commissions or other costs or expenses due and payable to any Person in connection therewith, including to a Partner or its Affiliates), and (b) all amounts expended by the Partnership for the acquisition of additional Properties, Mortgages or other investments or for capital repairs or improvements to any Property with such cash proceeds. "NEW ALLOCATIONS" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.07. "OFFER" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.01(c)(ii). "OFFERING" means the initial offer and sale by the General Partner of REIT Shares to the public. "ORIGINAL LIMITED PARTNER" means the Limited Partner designated as such on Exhibit A hereto. "PARTNER" means any General Partner or Limited Partner. "PARTNER NONRECOURSE DEBT MINIMUM GAIN" has the meaning set forth in Regulations Section 1.704-2(i). A Partner's share of Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain shall be determined in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(5). "PARTNERSHIP" means Cole Operating Partnership II, LP, a Delaware limited partnership. "PARTNERSHIP INTEREST" means an ownership interest in the Partnership held by either a Limited Partner or the General Partner and includes any and all benefits to which the holder of such a Partnership Interest may be entitled as provided in this Agreement, together with all obligations of such Person to comply with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. 5 "PARTNERSHIP MINIMUM GAIN" has the meaning set forth in Regulations Section 1.704-2(b)(2). In accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-2(d), the amount of Partnership Minimum Gain is determined by first computing, for each Partnership nonrecourse liability, any gain the Partnership would realize if it disposed of the property subject to that liability for no consideration other than full satisfaction of the liability, and then aggregating the separately computed gains. A Partner's share of Partnership Minimum Gain shall be determined in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-2(g)(1). "PARTNERSHIP RECORD DATE" means the record date established by the General Partner for the distribution of cash pursuant to Section 5.02, which record date shall be the same as the record date established by the General Partner for a distribution to its stockholders. "PARTNERSHIP UNIT" means a fractional, undivided share of the Partnership Interests of all Partners issued hereunder. The allocation of Partnership Units among the Partners shall be as set forth on Exhibit A, as it may be amended from time to time. "PERCENTAGE INTEREST" means the percentage ownership interest in the Partnership of each Partner, as determined by dividing the number of Partnership Units owned by a Partner by the aggregate number of Partnership Units owned by all Partners. "PERSON" means any individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other entity. "PROFIT" has the meaning provided in Section 5.01(f). "PROPERTY" means any real property in which the Partnership holds an ownership interest, either directly or pursuant to the Partnership's ownership of an interest in a subsidiary that owns an interest in any such real property. "PROSPECTUS" means the final prospectus delivered to purchasers of REIT Shares in the Offering. "REGULATIONS" means the Federal Income Tax Regulations, including temporary or proposed regulations, issued under the Code, as amended and as hereafter amended from time to time. Reference to any particular provision of the Regulations shall mean that provision of the Regulations on the date of this Agreement and any successor provision of the Regulations. "REIT" means a real estate investment trust under Sections 856 through 860 of the Code. "REIT EXPENSES" means (i) costs and expenses relating to the formation and continuity of existence and operation of the General Partner and any Subsidiaries thereof (which Subsidiaries shall, for purposes of this Agreement, be included within the definition of General Partner), including taxes, fees and assessments associated therewith, any and all costs, expenses or fees payable to any director, officer, or employee of the General Partner, (ii) costs and expenses relating to (A) any registration and public offering of securities by the General Partner, the net proceeds of which were used to make a contribution to the Partnership, and (B) all statements and reports incidental thereto, including, without limitation, underwriting discounts and selling commissions applicable to any such offering of securities, and any costs and expenses associated with any claims made by any holders of such securities or any underwriters or placement agents thereof, (iii) costs and expenses associated with any repurchase of any securities by the General Partner, (iv) costs and expenses associated with the preparation and filing, of any periodic or other reports and communications by the General Partner under federal, state or local laws or regulations, including filings with the Commission, (v) costs and expenses associated with compliance by the General Partner with laws, rules and regulations promulgated by any regulatory body, including the Commission 6 and any securities exchange, (vi) costs and expenses associated with any section 401(k) plan, incentive plan, bonus plan or other plan providing for compensation for the employees of the General Partner, (vii) costs and expenses incurred by the General Partner relating to any issuance or redemption of Partnership Interests or REIT Shares, and (viii) all other operating or administrative costs of the General Partner incurred in the ordinary course of its business on behalf of or in connection with the Partnership. "REIT SHARE" means a share of common stock in the General Partner (or Successor Entity, as the case may be). "REIT SHARES AMOUNT" means a number of REIT Shares equal to the product of the number of Partnership Units offered for exchange by an Exchanging Partner, multiplied by the Conversion Factor as adjusted to and including the Specified Exchange Date; provided that in the event the General Partner issues to all holders of REIT Shares rights, options, warrants or convertible or exchangeable securities entitling the stockholders to subscribe for or purchase REIT Shares, or any other securities or property (collectively, the "RIGHTS"), and the rights have not expired at the Specified Exchange Date, then the REIT Shares Amount shall also include the rights issuable to a holder of the REIT Shares on the record date fixed for purposes of determining the holders of REIT Shares entitled to Rights. "SALE" means any transaction or series of transactions whereby (i) the Partnership directly or indirectly (except as described in other subsections of this definitions) sells, grants, transfers, conveys or relinquishes its ownership of any Property or portion thereof, including the lease of any Property consisting of a building only, and including any event with respect to any Property which gives rise to a significant amount of insurance proceeds or condemnation awards; (ii) the Partnership directly or indirectly (except as described in other subsections of this definition) sells, grants, transfers, conveys or relinquishes its ownership of all or substantially all the interest of the Partnership in any Joint Venture in which it is a co-venturer or partner; (iii) any Joint Venture directly or indirectly (except as described in other subsections of this definition) in which the Partnership as a co-venturer or partner sells, grants, transfers, conveys or relinquishes its ownership of any Property or portion thereof, including any event with respect to any Property which gives rise to insurance claims or condemnation awards; (iv) the Partnership directly or indirectly (except as described in other subsections of this definition) sells, grants, conveys or relinquishes its interest in any Mortgage or portion thereof (including with respect to any Mortgage, all payments thereunder or in satisfaction thereof other than regularly scheduled interest payments) of amounts owed pursuant to such Mortgage and any event with respect to a Mortgage which gives rise to a significant amount of insurance proceeds or similar awards, or (v) the Partnership directly or indirectly (except as described in other subsections of this definition) sells, grants, transfers, conveys or relinquishes its ownership of any other asset (other than investments in bank accounts, money market funds or other current assets) not previously described in this definition or any portion thereof. "SECURITIES ACT" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. "SERVICE" means the Internal Revenue Service. "SPECIFIED EXCHANGE DATE" means the first business day of the month first occurring after the expiration of 60 business days from the date of receipt by the General Partner of the Exchange Notice. "SPONSOR" means any Person which (i) is directly or indirectly instrumental in organizing, wholly or in part, Cole Credit Property Trust, (ii) will manage or participate in the management of Cole Credit Property Trust, and any Affiliate of any such Person, other than a Person whose only relationship with Cole Credit Property Trust is that of an independent property manager and whose only compensation is as such, (iii) takes the initiative, directly or indirectly, in founding or organizing Cole Credit Property Trust, either alone or in conjunction with one or more other Persons, (iv) receives a material participation in 7 Cole Credit Property Trust in connection with the founding or organizing of the business of Cole Credit Property Trust, in consideration of services or property, or both services and property, (v) has a substantial number of relationships and contacts with Cole Credit Property Trust, (vi) possesses significant rights to control Properties, (vii) receives fees for providing services to Cole Credit Property Trust which are paid on a basis that is not customary in the industry, or (viii) provides goods or services to Cole Credit Property Trust on a basis which was not negotiated at arm's-length with Cole Credit Property Trust. "SUBSIDIARY" means, with respect to any Person, any corporation or other entity of which a majority of (i) the voting power of the voting equity securities or (ii) the outstanding equity interests is owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person. "SUBSIDIARY PARTNERSHIP" means any partnership, limited liability company or other entity taxed as a partnership for federal income tax purposes in which interests are owned by the General Partner or by a wholly-owned Subsidiary or Subsidiaries of the General Partner. "SUBSTITUTE LIMITED PARTNER" means any Person admitted to the Partnership as a Limited Partner pursuant to Section 9.03. "SUCCESSOR ENTITY" has the meaning provided in the definition of "Conversion Factor" contained herein. "SURVIVOR" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.01(d). "TRANSACTION" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.01(c). "TRANSFER" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.02(a). "TRANSFER RESTRICTION DATE" means the effective date upon which Cole REIT Advisors II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, shall cease acting as the advisor to the General Partner under the terms of an advisory agreement entered into between Cole REIT Advisors II, LLC and the General Partner. "UNPAID RETURN" means any accrued but unpaid LP Return or GP Minimum Return less all amounts distributed by the Partnership to a Limited Partner or the General Partner in reduction thereof. "VALUE" means, with respect to any security, the average of the daily market price of such security for the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date as of which such Value is to be determined. The market price for each such trading day shall be: (i) if the security is listed or admitted to trading on any securities exchange, the sale price, regular way, on such day, or if no such sale takes place on such day, the average of the closing bid and asked prices, regular way, on such day; (ii) if the security is not listed or admitted to trading on any securities exchange, the last reported sale price on such day or, if no sale takes place on such day, the average of the closing bid and asked prices on such day, as reported by a reliable quotation source designated by the General Partner; or (iii) if the security is not listed or admitted to trading on any securities exchange and no such last reported sale price or closing bid and asked prices are available, the average of the reported high bid and low asked prices on such day, as reported by a reliable quotation source designated by the General Partner, or if there shall be no bid and asked prices on such day, the average of the high bid and low asked prices, as so reported, on the most recent day (not more than ten days prior to the date in question) for which prices have been so reported; provided, that if there are no bid and asked prices reported during the ten days prior to the date in question, the value of the security shall be determined by the General Partner acting in good faith on the basis of such quotations and other information as it considers, in its reasonable judgment, appropriate. In the event the security 8 includes any additional rights, then the value of such rights shall be determined by the General Partner acting in good faith on the basis of such quotations and other information as it considers, in its reasonable judgment, appropriate. ARTICLE II PARTNERSHIP FORMATION AND IDENTIFICATION 2.01 FORMATION. The Partnership is a limited partnership formed pursuant to the Act and upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. 2.02 NAME, OFFICE AND REGISTERED AGENT. The name of the Partnership is "Cole Operating Partnership II, LP." The principal place of business of the Partnership shall be 2555 East Camelback Road, Suite 400, Phoenix, Arizona 85016. The General Partner may at any time change the location of such office, provided the General Partner gives notice to the Partners of any such change. The name and address of the Partnership's registered agent, and the registered office of this Partnership, is National Registered Agents, Inc., 9 East Loockerman Street, Suite 1B, Dover, DE 19901. The sole duty of the registered agent as such is to forward to the Partnership any notice that is served on it as registered agent. 2.03 PARTNERS. (a) The General Partner of the Partnership is Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc., a Maryland corporation. Its principal place of business is the same as that of the Partnership. (b) The Limited Partners are those Persons identified as Limited Partners (including the Original Limited Partner) on Exhibit A hereto, as it may be amended from time to time. 2.04 TERM AND DISSOLUTION. (a) The Partnership shall have perpetual duration, except that the Partnership shall be dissolved earlier upon the first to occur of any of the following events ("LIQUIDATING EVENTS"): (i) the occurrence of an Event of Bankruptcy as to a General Partner or the dissolution, death, removal or withdrawal of a General Partner unless the business of the Partnership is continued pursuant to Section 7.03(b), provided, that if a General Partner is on the date of such occurrence a partnership, the dissolution of such General Partner as a result of the dissolution, death, withdrawal, removal or Event of Bankruptcy of a partner in such partnership shall not be an event of dissolution of the Partnership if the business of such General Partner is continued by the remaining partner or partners thereof, either alone or with additional partners, and such General Partner and such partners comply with any other applicable requirements of this Agreement; (ii) the passage of 90 days after the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Partnership (provided, that if the Partnership receives an installment obligation as consideration for such sale or other disposition, the Partnership shall continue, unless sooner dissolved under the provisions of this Agreement, until such time as such obligation is paid in full); (iii) the exchange of all Limited Partnership Interests (other than any of such interests held by the General Partner or Affiliates of the General Partner); or (iv) the election by the General Partner that the Partnership should be dissolved. 9 (b) Upon dissolution of the Partnership (unless the business of the Partnership is continued pursuant to Section 7.03(b)), the General Partner (or its trustee, receiver, successor or legal representative) shall amend or cancel the Certificate and liquidate the Partnership's assets and apply and distribute the proceeds thereof in accordance with Section 5.06. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the liquidating General Partner may either (i) defer liquidation of, or withhold from distribution for a reasonable time, any assets of the Partnership (including those necessary to satisfy the Partnership's debts and obligations), or (ii) distribute the assets to the Partners in kind. 2.05 FILING OF CERTIFICATE AND PERFECTION OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. The General Partner shall execute, acknowledge, record and file, at the expense of the Partnership, the Certificate and any and all amendments thereto and all requisite fictitious name statements and notices in such places and jurisdictions as may be necessary to cause the Partnership to be treated as a limited partnership under, and otherwise to comply with, the laws of each state or other jurisdiction in which the Partnership conducts business. 2.06 CERTIFICATES DESCRIBING PARTNERSHIP UNITS. At the request of a Limited Partner, the General Partner may, at its option and in its discretion, issue a certificate summarizing the terms of such Limited Partner's interest in the Partnership, including the number of Partnership Units owned as of the date of such certificate. If issued, any such certificates (a) shall be in form and substance as approved by the General Partner, (b) shall not be negotiable, and (c) shall bear a legend substantially similar to the following: "THIS CERTIFICATE IS NOT NEGOTIABLE. THE PARTNERSHIP UNITS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE GOVERNED BY AND TRANSFERABLE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OF COLE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP II, LP, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME." ARTICLE III BUSINESS OF THE PARTNERSHIP The purpose and nature of the business to be conducted by the Partnership is (a) to conduct any business that may be lawfully conducted by a limited partnership organized pursuant to the Act, provided, however, that such business shall be limited to and conducted in such a manner as to permit the General Partner at all times to qualify as a REIT, unless the General Partner otherwise ceases to qualify as a REIT, (b) to enter into any partnership, joint venture or other similar arrangement to engage in any of the foregoing or the ownership of interests in any entity engaged in any of the foregoing, and (c) to do anything necessary or incidental to the foregoing. In connection with the foregoing, and without limiting the General Partner's right in its sole and absolute discretion to cease qualifying as a REIT, the Partners acknowledge that the General Partner's current status as a REIT and the avoidance of income and excise taxes on the General Partner inures to the benefit of all the Partners and not solely to the General Partner. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Limited Partners agree that the General Partner may terminate its status as a REIT under the Code at any time to the full extent permitted under its Articles of Incorporation. The General Partner shall also be empowered to do any and all acts and things necessary or prudent to ensure that the Partnership will not be classified as a "publicly traded partnership" for purposes of Section 7704 of the Code. 10 ARTICLE IV CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOUNTS 4.01 CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS. The General Partner and the Original Limited Partner have made Capital Contributions to the Partnership in exchange for the Partnership Units set forth opposite their names on Exhibit A. At such time as Additional Limited Partners are admitted to the Partnership, each shall make Capital Contributions as set forth opposite their names on Exhibit A, as it may be amended from time to time. 4.02 ADDITIONAL CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ISSUANCES OF ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS. Except as provided in this Section 4.02 or in Section 4.03, the Partners shall have no right or obligation to make any additional Capital Contributions or loans to the Partnership. The General Partner may contribute additional capital to the Partnership, from time to time, and receive additional Partnership Units in respect thereof in the manner contemplated by this Section 4.02. (a) Issuances of Additional Partnership Interests. (i) General. The General Partner is hereby authorized to cause the Partnership to issue additional Partnership Interests in the form of Partnership Units for any Partnership purpose, at any time or from time to time, to the Partners (including the General Partner) or to other Persons for such consideration and on such terms and conditions as shall be established by the General Partner in its sole and absolute discretion, all without the approval of any Limited Partners. Any additional Partnership Interests issued thereby may be issued in one or more classes, or one or more series of any of such classes, with such designations, preferences and relative participating, optional or other special rights, powers and duties, including rights, powers and duties senior to Limited Partnership Interests, all as shall be determined by the General Partner in its sole and absolute discretion and without the approval of any Limited Partner, subject to Delaware law, including, without limitation, (A) the allocations of items of Partnership income, gain, loss, deduction and credit to each such class or series of Partnership Interests; (B) the right of each such class or series of Partnership Interests to share in Partnership distributions; and (C) the rights of each such class or series of Partnership Interests upon dissolution and liquidation of the Partnership; provided, however, that no additional Partnership Interests shall be issued to the General Partner or any Affiliate of the General Partner unless: 1. the additional Partnership Interests are issued in connection with an issuance of REIT Shares or other interests in, the General Partner, which shares or interests have designations, preferences and other rights such that the economic interests are substantially similar to the designations, preferences and other rights of the additional Partnership Interests issued to the General Partner by the Partnership in accordance with this Section 4.02, and the General Partner, on its own or with an Affiliate, shall make a Capital Contribution to the Partnership in an amount equal to the aggregate proceeds raised in connection with the issuance of such shares of stock of or other interests in the General Partner; 2. the additional Partnership Interests are issued in exchange for property or other assets owned by the General Partner or its Affiliate with a fair market value, as determined by the General Partner, in good faith, equal to the value of the Partnership Interests; or 3. the additional Partnership Interests are issued to all Partners in proportion to their respective Percentage Interests. 11 Without limiting the foregoing, the General Partner is expressly authorized to cause the Partnership to issue Partnership Units for less than fair market value, so long as the General Partner concludes in good faith that such issuance is in the best interests of the General Partner and the Partnership. (ii) Issuance of Additional Securities. The General Partner shall not issue any additional REIT Shares (other than REIT Shares issued in connection with an exchange made pursuant to Section 8.05) or rights, options, warrants or convertible or exchangeable securities containing the right to subscribe for or purchase REIT Shares (collectively, "Additional Securities") other than to all holders of REIT Shares, unless (A) the General Partner shall cause the Partnership to issue to the General Partner (or to the General Partner and an Affiliate of the General Partner), as the General Partner may designate, Partnership Interests or rights, options, warrants or convertible or exchangeable securities of the Partnership having designations, preferences and other rights such that the economic interests are substantially similar to those of the Additional Securities, and (B) the General Partner (or the General Partner and an Affiliate of the General Partner) contributes the proceeds from the issuance of such Additional Securities and from any exercise of rights contained in such Additional Securities, directly and through the General Partner (or the General Partner and an Affiliate of the General Partner), to the Partnership; provided, however, that the General Partner is allowed to issue Additional Securities in connection with an acquisition of a Property or other asset to be held directly by the General Partner. Without limiting the foregoing, the General Partner is expressly authorized to issue Additional Securities for less than fair market value, and to cause the Partnership to issue to the General Partner (or to the General Partner and an Affiliate of the General Partner) corresponding Partnership Interests, so long as (1) the General Partner concludes in good faith that such issuance is in the best interests of the General Partner and the Partnership, including without limitation, the issuance of REIT Shares and corresponding Partnership Units pursuant to an employee share purchase plan providing for employee purchases of REIT Shares at a discount from fair market value or employee stock options that have an exercise price that is less than the fair market value of the REIT Shares, either at the time of issuance or at the time of exercise, and (2) the General Partner contributes directly or directly and through an Affiliate of the General Partner all proceeds from such issuance to the Partnership. (b) Certain Deemed Contributions of Proceeds of Issuance of REIT Shares. In connection with any and all issuances of REIT Shares, the General Partner shall make directly or directly and through one or more of its Affiliates Capital Contributions to the Partnership of the proceeds from such issuances, provided, that if the proceeds actually received and contributed by the General Partner are less than the gross proceeds of such issuance as a result of any underwriter's discount or other fees or expenses paid or incurred in connection with such issuance, then the General Partner (or the General Partner together with one or more of its Affiliates, as applicable) shall be deemed to have made Capital Contributions to the Partnership in the aggregate amount of the gross proceeds of such issuance and the Partnership shall be deemed simultaneously to have paid such offering expenses in accordance with Section 6.05 and in connection with the required issuance of additional Partnership Units for such Capital Contributions pursuant to Section 4.02(a). 12 4.03 ADDITIONAL FUNDING. If the General Partner determines that it is in the best interests of the Partnership to provide for additional Partnership funds ("ADDITIONAL FUNDS") for any Partnership purpose, the General Partner may (a) cause the Partnership to obtain such funds from outside borrowings, or (b) elect to have the General Partner or any of its Affiliates provide such Additional Funds to the Partnership through loans or otherwise. 4.04 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS. A separate capital account (a "CAPITAL ACCOUNT") shall be established and maintained for each Partner in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv). If (a) a new or existing Partner acquires an additional Partnership Interest in exchange for more than a de minimis Capital Contribution, (b) the Partnership distributes to a Partner more than a de minimis amount of Partnership property as consideration for the redemption of a Partnership Interest, or (c) the Partnership is liquidated within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(g), the General Partner shall revalue the property of the Partnership to its fair market value (as determined by the General Partner, in its sole and absolute discretion, and taking into account Section 7701(g) of the Code) in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704- l(b)(2)(iv)(f). When the Partnership's property is revalued by the General Partner, the Capital Accounts of the Partners shall be adjusted in accordance with Regulations Sections 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(f) and (g), which generally require such Capital Accounts to be adjusted to reflect the manner in which the unrealized gain or loss inherent in such property (that has not been reflected in the Capital Accounts previously) would be allocated among the Partners pursuant to Section 5.01 if there were a taxable disposition of such property for its fair market value (as determined by the General Partner, in its sole and absolute discretion, and taking into account Section 7701(g) of the Code) on the date of the revaluation. 4.05 PERCENTAGE INTERESTS. If the number of outstanding Partnership Units increases or decreases during a taxable year, each Partner's Percentage Interest shall be adjusted by the General Partner effective as of the date of each such increase or decrease to a percentage equal to the number of Partnership Units held by such Partner divided by the aggregate number of Partnership Units outstanding after giving effect to such increase or decrease. In such event, the General Partner shall revalue the property of the Partnership and the Capital Account for each Partner shall be adjusted as set forth in Section 4.04. If the Partners' Percentage Interests are adjusted pursuant to this Section 4.05, the Profit and Loss for the taxable year in which the adjustment occurs shall be prorated between the part of the year ending on the day when the Partnership's property is revalued by the General Partner and the part of the year beginning on the following day and, as so divided, shall be allocated to the Partners based on their Percentage Interests before adjustment, and their adjusted Percentage Interests, respectively, either (a) as if the taxable year had ended on the date of the adjustment or (b) based on the number of days in each part. The General Partner, in its sole and absolute discretion, shall determine which method shall be used to allocate Profit and Loss for the taxable year in which an adjustment occurs, as may be required or permitted under Section 706 of the Code. 4.06 NO INTEREST ON CONTRIBUTIONS. No Partner shall be entitled to interest on its Capital Contribution. 4.07 RETURN OF CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS. No Partner shall be entitled to withdraw any part of its Capital Contribution or its Capital Account or to receive any distribution from the Partnership, except as specifically provided in this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided herein, there shall be no obligation to return to any Partner or withdrawn Partner any part of such Partner's Capital Contribution for so long as the Partnership continues in existence. 4.08 NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARY. No creditor or other third party having dealings with the Partnership shall have the right to enforce the right or obligation of any Partner to make Capital Contributions or loans or to pursue any other right or remedy hereunder or at law or in equity, it being 13 understood and agreed that the provisions of this Agreement shall be solely for the benefit of, and may be enforced solely by, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. None of the rights or obligations of the Partners herein set forth to make Capital Contributions or loans to the Partnership shall be deemed an asset of the Partnership for any purpose by any creditor or other third party, nor may such rights or obligations be sold, transferred or assigned by the Partnership or pledged or encumbered by the Partnership to secure any debt or other obligation of the Partnership or of any of the Partners. In addition, it is the intent of the parties hereto that no distribution to any Limited Partner shall be deemed a return of money or other property in violation of the Act. However, if any court of competent jurisdiction holds that, notwithstanding the provisions of this Agreement, any Limited Partner is obligated to return such money or property, such obligation shall be the obligation of such Limited Partner and not of the General Partner. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a deficit Capital Account of a Partner shall not be deemed to be a liability of such Partner nor an asset or property of the Partnership. ARTICLE V PROFIT AND LOSS; DISTRIBUTIONS 5.01 ALLOCATION OF PROFIT AND LOSS. (a) After giving effect to the special allocations set forth in Sections 5.01(b), (c) and (d), Profit for each fiscal year of the Partnership shall be allocated as follows: (i) first to the Partners, pro rata, in accordance with and in proportion to their respective Percentage Interests, in amounts equal to the amount of cash distributed to the Partners pursuant to Section 5.02(a) with respect to such fiscal year; (ii) second, to the extent the amount of Profit for such fiscal year exceeds the amount of cash distributed to the Partners pursuant to Section 5.02(a), such excess shall be allocated to the General Partner and the Limited Partners in amounts and in proportion to the cumulative Loss allocated to the General Partner pursuant to clause (y) of this Section 5.01(a) and the cumulative Loss allocated to the Limited Partners pursuant to clause (x) of this Section 5.01(a), respectively; and (iii) finally, the balance, if any, of Profit shall be allocated to the Partners in accordance with and in proportion to their respective Percentage Interests. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, it is the intent of the Partners that allocations of Profit to the Limited Partners be such that the amount of Profit allocated to each Limited Partner be equal to the amount of income that would have been allocated to such Limited Partner with respect to the applicable fiscal period if such Limited Partner had owned REIT Shares equal in number to the number of Partnership Units owned by such Limited Partner during such fiscal period, and if, for any reason, the foregoing allocations of Profit result in any material variation from this concept, Profit shall be allocated to each Limited Partner in an amount equal to the aggregate amount of income that would have been allocated to such Limited Partner with respect to the applicable fiscal period if such Limited Partner had owned REIT Shares equal in number to the number of Partnership Units owned by such Limited Partner during such fiscal period. After giving effect to the special allocations set forth in Sections 5.01(b), (c) and (d), Loss for a fiscal year of the Partnership shall be allocated as follows: (w) first, to the Partners, pro rata, in accordance with and in proportion to their respective Percentage Interests, until the cumulative Loss allocated to each Partner under this clause (w) equals the cumulative Profit allocated to each Partner under clause (ii) of this Section 5.01(a); (x) second, to the Limited Partners in an amount equal to each such Limited Partner's Capital Account balance prior to the allocation made under this clause (x); (y) third, to the General Partner in an amount equal to the General Partner's Capital Account balance prior to the allocation made under this clause (y); and (z) fourth, to the General Partner to the extent that any further allocation of Loss to Limited Partners would result in any such Limited Partners having a deficit balance in their Capital Accounts. (b) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary herein, (i) any expense of the Partnership that is a "nonrecourse deduction" within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.704-2(b)(1) shall be allocated in accordance with the Partners' respective Percentage Interests, (ii) any expense of the 14 Partnership that is a "partner nonrecourse deduction" within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(2) shall be allocated to the Partner that bears the "economic risk of loss" of such deduction in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704- 2(i)(1), (iii) if there is a net decrease in Partnership Minimum Gain within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.704-2(f)(1) for any Partnership taxable year, then, subject to the exceptions set forth in Regulations Section 1.704-2(f)(2), (3), (4) and (5), items of gain and income shall be allocated among the Partners in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-2(f) and the ordering rules contained in Regulations Section 1.704-2(j), and (iv) if there is a net decrease in Partner nonrecourse debt minimum gain within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(4) for any Partnership taxable year, then, subject to the exceptions set forth in Regulations Section 1.704-2(g), items of gain and income shall be allocated among the Partners, in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(4) and the ordering rules contained in Regulations Section 1.704-2(j). A Partner's "interest in partnership profits" for purposes of determining its share of the nonrecourse liabilities of the Partnership within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.752- 3(a)(3) shall be such Partner's Percentage Interest. (c) If a Partner receives in any taxable year an adjustment, allocation, or distribution described in subparagraphs (4), (5), or (6) of Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d) that causes or increases a deficit balance in such Partner's Capital Account that exceeds the sum of such Partner's shares of Partnership Minimum Gain and Partner nonrecourse debt minimum gain, as determined in accordance with Regulations Sections 1.704-2(g) and 1.704-2(i), such Partner shall be allocated specially for such taxable year (and, if necessary, later taxable years) items of income and gain in an amount and manner sufficient to eliminate such deficit Capital Account balance as quickly as possible as provided in Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d). After the occurrence of an allocation of income or gain to a Partner in accordance with this Section 5.01(c), to the extent permitted by Regulations Section 1.704-1(b), items of expense or loss shall be allocated to such Partner in an amount necessary to offset the income or gain previously allocated to such Partner under this Section 5.01(c). (d) Loss shall not be allocated to a Limited Partner to the extent that such allocation would cause a deficit in such Partner's Capital Account (after reduction to reflect the items described in Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), (5) and (6)) to exceed the sum of such Partner's shares of Partnership Minimum Gain and Partner nonrecourse debt minimum gain. Any Loss in excess of that limitation shall be allocated to the General Partner. After the occurrence of an allocation of Loss to the General Partner in accordance with this Section 5.01(d), to the extent permitted by Regulations Section 1.704-1(b), Profit shall be allocated to the General Partner in an amount necessary to offset the Loss previously allocated to the General Partner under this Section 5.01(d). (e) If a Partner transfers any part or all of its Partnership Interest, the distributive shares of the various items of Profit and Loss allocable among the Partners during such fiscal year of the Partnership shall be allocated between the transferor and the transferee Partner either (i) as if the Partnership's fiscal year had ended on the date of the transfer, or (ii) based on the number of days of such fiscal year that each was a Partner without regard to the results of Partnership activities in the respective portions of such fiscal year in which the transferor and the transferee were Partners. The General Partner, in its sole and absolute discretion, shall determine which method shall be used to allocate the distributive shares of the various items of Profit and Loss between the transferor and the transferee Partner. (f) "PROFIT" and "LOSS" and any items of income, gain, expense, or loss referred to in this Agreement shall be determined in accordance with federal income tax accounting principles, as modified by Regulations Section 1.704-(b)(2)(iv), except that Profit and Loss shall not include items of income, gain and expense that are specially allocated pursuant to Sections 5.01(b), 5.01(c), or 5.01(d). All allocations of income, Profit, gain, Loss, and expense (and all items contained therein) for federal income tax purposes shall be identical to all allocations of such items set forth in this Section 5.01, except as otherwise required by Section 704(c) of the Code and Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(4). The General 15 Partner shall have the authority, in its sole and absolute discretion and without the need for consent from any Partner, to elect the method or methods to be used by the Partnership for allocating items of income, gain, expense and deductions as required by Section 704(c) of the Code, including election of a method that may result in one or more Partners receiving or being allocated a disproportionately larger share of items of Partnership income, gain, expense or deduction, and any such election shall be binding on all Partners. 5.02 DISTRIBUTIONS OF CASH. (a) The Partnership shall distribute cash on a quarterly (or, at the election of the General Partner, more frequent) basis, in an amount determined by the General Partner in its sole and absolute discretion, to the Partners who are Partners on the Partnership Record Date with respect to such quarter (or other distribution period) in the following manner: (i) first, to the General Partner in an amount equal to the GP Minimum Return with respect to the fiscal year of the General Partner; (ii) second, to the establishment of reasonable cash reserves to meet REIT Expenses and other obligations of the Partnership, as determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the General Partner, (iii) third, to the Limited Partners pro rata among them in proportion to the their respective Unpaid Return, if any, owing to each such Limited Partners with respect to prior fiscal years, in an amount equal to their respective Unpaid Return for such prior fiscal years owing to each such Limited Partner; (iv) fourth, to the General Partner and the Limited Partners in such aggregate amount as may be determined by the General Partner in its sole and absolute discretion to be allocated among the General Partner and the Limited Partners such that the General Partner receives its Unpaid Return from all prior fiscal years and each Limited Partner will receive an amount equal to its LP Return for such fiscal year; and (v) finally, to the Partners in accordance with and in proportion to their respective Percentage Interests; provided, however, that if a new or existing Partner acquires an additional Partnership Interest in exchange for a Capital Contribution on any date other than a Partnership Record Date, the cash distribution attributable to such additional Partnership Interest relating to the Partnership Record Date next following the issuance of such additional Partnership Interest shall be reduced to the proportion thereof which equals (i) the number of days that such additional Partnership Interest is held by such Partner divided by (ii) the number of days between such Partnership Record Date and the immediately preceding Partnership Record Date. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the General Partner is authorized to take any action that it determines to be necessary or appropriate to cause the Partnership to comply with any withholding requirements established under the Code or any other federal, state or local law including, without limitation, the requirements of Sections 1441, 1442, 1445 and 1446 of the Code. To the extent that the Partnership is required to withhold and pay over to any taxing authority any amount resulting from the allocation or distribution of income to a Partner or its assignee (including by reason of Section 1446 of the Code), either (i) if the actual amount to be distributed to the Partner or assignee equals or exceeds the amount required to be withheld by the Partnership, the amount withheld shall be treated as a distribution of cash in the amount of such withholding to such Partner or assignee, or (ii) if the actual amount to be distributed to the Partner or assignee is less than the amount required to be withheld by the Partnership, the amount required to be withheld shall be treated as a loan (a "PARTNERSHIP LOAN") from the Partnership to the Partner or assignee on the day the Partnership pays over such amount to a taxing authority. A Partnership Loan shall be repaid through withholding by the Partnership with respect to subsequent distributions to the applicable Partner or assignee. In the event that a Limited Partner (a "DEFAULTING LIMITED PARTNER") fails to pay any amount owed to the Partnership with respect to the Partnership Loan within 15 days after demand for payment thereof is made by the Partnership on the Limited Partner, the General Partner, in its sole and absolute discretion, may elect to make the payment to the Partnership on behalf of such Defaulting Limited Partner. In such event, on the date of payment, the General Partner shall be deemed to have extended a loan (a "GENERAL PARTNER LOAN") to the Defaulting Limited Partner in the amount of the payment made by the General Partner and shall 16 succeed to all rights and remedies of the Partnership against the Defaulting Limited Partner as to that amount. Without limitation, the General Partner shall have the right to receive any distributions that otherwise would be made by the Partnership to the Defaulting Limited Partner until such time as the General Partner Loan has been paid in full, and any such distributions so received by the General Partner shall be treated as having been received by the Defaulting Limited Partner and immediately paid to the General Partner. Any amounts treated as a Partnership Loan or a General Partner Loan pursuant to this Section 5.02(b) shall bear interest at the lesser of (A) the base rate on corporate loans at large United States money center commercial banks, as published from time to time in The Wall Street Journal, or (B) the maximum lawful rate of interest on such obligation, such interest to accrue from the date the Partnership or the General Partner, as applicable, is deemed to extend the loan until such loan is repaid in full. (c) To the extent not utilized for expenses of the Partnership or for investment in additional Properties, the General Partner may, in its discretion, cause the Partnership to distribute Net Capital Proceeds in such amount as shall be determined by the General Partner in its discretion in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.02(a). (d) In no event may a Partner receive a distribution of cash with respect to a Partnership Unit if such Partner is entitled to receive a cash dividend as the holder of record of a REIT Share for which all or part of such Partnership Unit has been or will be exchanged, and the Unpaid Return with respect to such Partnership Unit shall be deemed to be reduced by the amount of any such cash dividend. 5.03 REIT DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS. The General Partner shall use its reasonable efforts to cause the Partnership to distribute amounts sufficient to enable the General Partner to pay stockholder dividends that will allow the General Partner to (a) meet its distribution requirement for qualification as a REIT as set forth in Section 857 of the Code and (b) avoid any federal income or excise tax liability imposed by the Code. 5.04 NO RIGHT TO DISTRIBUTIONS IN KIND. No Partner shall be entitled to demand property other than cash in connection with any distributions by the Partnership. 5.05 LIMITATIONS ON RETURN OF CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Article V, no Partner shall have the right to receive and the General Partner shall not have the right to make a distribution that includes a return of all or part of a Partner's Capital Contributions, unless after giving effect to the return of a Capital Contribution, the sum of all Partnership liabilities, other than the liabilities to a Partner for the return of its Capital Contribution, does not exceed the fair market value of the Partnership's assets. 5.06 DISTRIBUTIONS UPON LIQUIDATION. Upon liquidation of the Partnership, after payment of, or adequate provision for, debts and obligations of the Partnership, including any Partner loans, any remaining assets of the Partnership shall be distributed to all Partners with positive Capital Accounts in accordance with their respective positive Capital Account balances. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the Capital Account of each Partner shall be determined after all adjustments made in accordance with Sections 5.01 and 5.02 resulting from Partnership operations and from all sales and dispositions of all or any part of the Partnership's assets have been made. To the extent deemed advisable by the General Partner, appropriate arrangements (including the use of a liquidating trust) may be made to assure that adequate funds are available to pay any contingent debts or obligations. 5.07 SUBSTANTIAL ECONOMIC EFFECT. It is the intent of the Partners that the allocations of Profit and Loss under this Agreement have substantial economic effect (or be consistent with the Partners' interests in the Partnership in the case of the allocation of losses attributable to nonrecourse debt) within 17 the meaning of Section 704(b) of the Code as interpreted by the Regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. Article V and other relevant provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with such intent. If, for any reason, the General Partner deems it necessary in order to comply with the Code, the General Partner may, and hereby is, authorized and directed to allocate income, gain, loss, deduction or credit (or items thereof) arising in any year differently than as provided for in this Article if, and to the extent, (i) that allocating income, gain, loss, deduction or credit (or item thereof) would cause the determinations and allocations of each Partner's distributive share of income, gain, loss, deduction or credit (or item thereof) not to be permitted by the Code and any Regulations promulgated thereunder, or (ii) such allocation would be inconsistent with a Partner's interest in the Partnership taking into consideration all facts and circumstances. Any allocation made pursuant to this Section shall be deemed to be a complete substitute for any allocation otherwise provided for in this Agreement, and no further amendment of this Agreement or approval by any Partner shall be required to effectuate such allocation. In making any such allocations ("New Allocations") under this Section, the General Partner is authorized to act in reliance upon advice of counsel to the Partnership or the Partnership's regular certified public accountants that, in their opinion, after examining the relevant provisions of the Code and any current or future proposed or final Regulations thereunder, the New Allocations are necessary in order to ensure that, in either the then-current year or in any preceding year, each Partner's distributive share of income, gain, loss, deduction or credit (or items thereof) are determined and allocated in accordance with the Code and the Partner's interests in the Partnership. New Allocations made by the General Partner in reliance upon the advice of counsel and accountants as described above shall be deemed to be made in the best interests of the Partnership and all of the Partners consistent with the duties of the General Partner hereunder and any such New Allocations shall not give rise to any claim or cause of action by any Partner against the Partnership or the General Partner. ARTICLE VI RIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS AND POWERS OF THE GENERAL PARTNER 6.01 MANAGEMENT OF THE PARTNERSHIP. (a) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the General Partner shall have full, complete and exclusive discretion to manage and control the business of the Partnership for the purposes herein stated, and shall make all decisions affecting the business and assets of the Partnership. Subject to the restrictions specifically contained in this Agreement, the powers and obligations, as the context requires, of the General Partner shall include, without limitation, the authority to take the following actions on behalf of the Partnership: (i) to acquire, purchase, own, operate, lease and dispose of any real property and any other property or assets including, but not limited to notes, Mortgages, partnership or joint venture interests or securities, that the General Partner determines are necessary or appropriate or in the best interests of the business of the Partnership; (ii) to construct buildings and make other improvements on the Properties owned or leased by the Partnership; (iii) to authorize, issue, sell, redeem or otherwise purchase any Partnership Interests or any securities (including secured and unsecured debt obligations of the Partnership, debt obligations of the Partnership convertible into any class or series of Partnership Interests, or options, rights, warrants or appreciation rights relating to any Partnership Interests) of the Partnership; 18 (iv) to borrow or lend money for the Partnership, issue or receive evidences of indebtedness in connection therewith, refinance, increase the amount of, modify, amend or chance the terms of, or extend the time for the payment of, any such indebtedness, and secure such indebtedness by mortgage, deed of trust, pledge or other lien on the Partnership's assets; (v) to pay, either directly or by reimbursement, for all operating costs and general administrative expenses of the Partnership to third parties or to the General Partner or its Affiliates as set forth in this Agreement; (vi) to guarantee or become a co-maker of indebtedness of the General Partner or any Subsidiary thereof, refinance, increase the amount of, modify, amend or change the terms of, or extend the time for the payment of, any such guarantee or indebtedness, and secure such guarantee or indebtedness by mortgage, deed of trust, pledge or other lien on the Partnership's assets; (vii) to use assets of the Partnership (including, without limitation, cash on hand) for any purpose consistent with this Agreement, including, without limitation, payment, either directly or by reimbursement, of all operating costs and general administrative expenses of the General Partner, the Partnership or any Subsidiary of either, to third parties or to the General Partner as set forth in this Agreement; (viii) to lease all or any portion of any of the Partnership's assets, whether or not the terms of such leases extend beyond the termination date of the Partnership and whether or not any portion of the Partnership's assets so leased are to be occupied by the lessee, or, in turn, subleased in whole or in part to others, for such consideration and on such terms as the General Partner may determine; (ix) to prosecute, defend, arbitrate, or compromise any and all claims or liabilities in favor of or against the Partnership, on such terms and in such manner as the General Partner may reasonably determine, and similarly, to prosecute, settle or defend litigation with respect to the Partners, the Partnership, or the Partnership's assets; (x) to file applications, communicate, and otherwise deal with any and all governmental agencies having jurisdiction over, or in any way affecting, the Partnership's assets or any other aspect of the Partnership business; (xi) to make or revoke any election permitted or required of the Partnership by any taxing authority; (xii) to maintain such insurance coverage for public liability, fire and casualty, and any and all other insurance for the protection of the Partnership, for the conservation of Partnership assets, or for any other purpose convenient or beneficial to the Partnership, in such amounts and such types, as it shall determine from time to time; (xiii) to determine whether or not to apply any insurance proceeds for any Property to the restoration of such Property or to distribute the same; (xiv) to establish one or more divisions of the Partnership, to hire and dismiss employees of the Partnership or any division of the Partnership, and to retain legal counsel, accountants, consultants, real estate brokers, and such other persons, as the General Partner may 19 deem necessary or appropriate in connection with the Partnership business and to pay such persons remuneration as the General Partner may deem reasonable and proper; (xv) to retain other services of any kind or nature in connection with Partnership business and to pay such remuneration as the General Partner may deem reasonable and proper for same; (xvi) to negotiate and conclude agreements on behalf of the Partnership with respect to any of the rights, powers and authority conferred upon the General Partner; (xvii) to maintain accurate accounting records and to file promptly all federal, state and local income tax returns on behalf of the Partnership; (xviii) to distribute Partnership cash or other Partnership assets in accordance with this Agreement; (xix) to form or acquire an interest in, and contribute property to, any further limited or general partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies or other entities or relationships that it deems desirable (including, without limitation, the acquisition of interests in, and the contributions of property to, its Subsidiaries and any other Person in which it has an equity interest from time to time); (xx) to establish Partnership reserves for working capital, capital expenditures, contingent liabilities, or any other valid Partnership purpose; (xxi) to merge, consolidate or combine the Partnership with or into another Person; (xxii) to do any and all acts and things necessary or prudent to ensure that the Partnership will not be classified as a "publicly traded partnership" for purposes of Section 7704 of the Code; and (xxiii) to take such other action, execute, acknowledge, swear to or deliver such other documents and instruments, and perform any and all other acts that the General Partner deems necessary or appropriate for the formation, continuation and conduct of the business and affairs of the Partnership (including, without limitation, all actions consistent with allowing the General Partner at all times to qualify as a REIT unless the General Partner voluntarily terminates its REIT status) and to possess and enjoy all of the rights and powers of a general partner as provided by the Act. (b) Except as otherwise provided herein, to the extent the duties of the General Partner require expenditures of funds to be paid to third parties, the General Partner shall not have any obligations hereunder except to apply Partnership funds to the extent that Partnership funds are reasonably available to it for the performance of such duties, and nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize or require the General Partner, in its capacity as such, to expend its individual funds for payment to third parties or to undertake any individual liability or obligation on behalf of the Partnership. (c) Any actions taken by the General Partner pursuant to its authority under this Agreement on behalf of the Partnership regarding the approval of any transaction between the Partnership and the Sponsor, Advisor, a member of the Board of Directors of Cole Credit Property Trust or any Affiliate thereof, shall require approval by a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of Cole Credit Property Trust as being fair and reasonable to Cole Credit Property Trust and the Partnership on terms 20 and conditions not less favorable to Cole Credit Property Trust or the Partnership, as applicable, than those available from unaffiliated third parties. 6.02 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY. The General Partner may delegate any or all of its powers, rights and obligations hereunder, and may appoint, employ, contract or otherwise deal with any Person (including without limitation officers or other agents of the Partnership or the General Partner appointed by the General Partner) for the transaction of the business of the Partnership, which Person may, under supervision of the General Partner, perform any acts or services for the Partnership as the General Partner may approve. 6.03 INDEMNIFICATION AND EXCULPATION OF INDEMNITEES. (a) The Partnership shall indemnify an Indemnitee from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, joint or several, expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses), judgments, fines, settlements, and other amounts arising from any and all claims, demands, actions, suits or proceedings, civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, that relate to the operations of the Partnership as set forth in this Agreement in which any Indemnitee may be involved, or is threatened to be involved, as a party or otherwise, as a result of acting on behalf of or performing services for the Partnership, only if it is determined that (i) the Indemnitee acted in good faith and (ii) that the Indemnitee determined in good faith that the act or omission was in the Partnership's best interests, or if the act or omission was outside the Indemnitee's official capacity as a general partner of the Partnership, that the act or omission was at least not opposed to the Partnership's best interests. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Indemnitee shall be liable, responsible and accountable, and the Partnership shall not be liable to an Indemnitee, other than for reasonable expenses actually incurred by the Indemnitee with respect to a proceeding in which (i) the Indemnitee is found liable on the basis that the Indemnitee improperly received personal benefit, whether or not the benefit resulted from an action taken in the Indemnitee's official capacity, or (ii) the Indemnitee is found liable to the Partnership or the Limited Partners. The Partnership shall not indemnify or hold harmless the Indemnitee: (a) in the case in which the Indemnitee is an Independent Director, if the loss or liability was the result of gross negligence or willful misconduct by the Indemnitee, or (b) in any other case, if the loss or liability was the result of negligence or misconduct by the Indemnitee. (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the provisions of subsection (a) of this Section, the Partnership shall not provide indemnification for any loss, liability or expense arising from or out of an alleged violation of federal or state securities laws by an Indemnitee unless one or more of the following conditions are met: (i) there has been a successful adjudication on the merits of each count involving alleged securities law violations as to the particular Indemnitee, (ii) such claims have been dismissed with prejudice on the merits by a court of competent jurisdiction as to the particular Indemnitee, or (iii) a court of competent jurisdiction approves a settlement of the claims against a particular Indemnitee and finds that indemnification of the settlement and the related costs should be made, and the court considering the request for indemnification has been advised of the position of the SEC and of the published position of any state securities regulatory authority in which securities of the Partnership were offered or sold as to indemnification for violations of securities laws. (c) The Partnership shall pay or reimburse reasonable legal expenses and other costs incurred by an Indemnitee in advance of final disposition of a proceeding if all of the following are satisfied: (i) 21 the proceeding relates to acts or omissions with respect to the performance of duties for services on behalf of the Partnership, (ii) the Indemnitee provides the Partnership with written affirmation of the Indemnitee's good faith belief that the Indemnitee has met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification by the Partnership as authorized in this Section 6.03, (iii) the legal proceeding was initiated by a third party who is not a stockholder of the General Partner or, if by a stockholder of the General Partner acting in his or her capacity as such, a court of competent jurisdiction approves such advancement, and (iv) the Indemnitee provides the Partnership with a written agreement to repay the amount paid or reimbursed by the Partnership, together with the applicable legal rate of interest thereon, if it is ultimately determined that the Indemnitee did not comply with the requisite standard of conduct and is not entitled to indemnification. (d) The Partnership may purchase and maintain insurance or establish other arrangements, including without limitation trust arrangements and letters of credit on behalf of or to secure indemnification obligations owed to the Indemnitees and such other Persons as the General Partner shall determine against any liability that may be asserted against or expenses that may be incurred by such Person in connection with the Partnership's activities, regardless of whether the Partnership would have the power to indemnify such Person against such liability under the provisions of this Agreement. (e) For purposes of this Section 6.03, (i) the Partnership shall be deemed to have requested an Indemnitee to serve as a fiduciary of an employee benefit plan whenever the performance by the Indemnitee of its duties to the Partnership also imposes duties on the Indemnitee, or otherwise involves services by the Indemnitee to the plan or participants or beneficiaries of the plan; (ii) excise taxes assessed on an Indemnitee with respect to an employee benefit plan pursuant to applicable law shall constitute fines within the meaning of this Section 6.03; and (iii) actions taken or omitted by the Indemnitee with respect to an employee benefit plan in the performance of its duties for a purpose reasonably believed by it to be in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan shall be deemed to be for a purpose which is not opposed to the best interests of the Partnership. (f) In no event may an Indemnitee subject the Limited Partners to personal liability by reason of the indemnification provisions set forth in this Agreement. (g) The provisions of this Section 6.03 are for the benefit of the Indemnitees, their heirs, successors, assigns and administrators and shall not be deemed to create any rights in or be for the benefit of any other Persons. 6.04 LIABILITY OF THE GENERAL PARTNER. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the General Partner shall not be liable for monetary damages to the Partnership or any Partners for losses sustained or liabilities incurred as a result of errors in judgment or any act or omission if the General Partner acted in good faith. The General Partner shall not be in breach of any duty that the General Partner may owe to the Limited Partners or the Partnership or any other Persons under this Agreement or of any duty stated or 22 implied by law or equity, provided, the General Partner, acting in good faith, abides by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, to the extent the General Partner or any officer, director, employee, agent or stockholder of the General Partner performs its duties in accordance with the standards provided by the Act, as it may be amended from time to time, or under any successor statute thereto, such Person or Persons shall have no liability by reason of being or having been the General Partner, or by reason of being an officer, director, employee, agent or stockholder of the General Partner. To the maximum extent that the Act and the general laws of the State of Delaware, in effect from time to time, permit limitation of the liability of general partners of a limited partnership, the General Partner and its officers, directors, employees, agents and stockholders shall not be liable to the Partnership or to any Partner for money damages except to the extent that (i) the General Partner or its officers, directors, employees, agents or stockholders actually received an improper benefit or profit in money, property or services, in which case the liability shall not exceed the amount of the benefit or profit in money, property or services actually received; or (ii) a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to the General Partner or one or more of its officers, directors, employees, agents or stockholders is entered in a proceeding based on a finding in the proceeding that the action or failure to act of the General Partner or one or more of its officers, directors, employees, agents or stockholders was the result of active and deliberate dishonesty and was material to the cause of action adjudicated in the proceeding. Neither the amendment nor repeal of this Section 6.04(a), nor the adoption or amendment of any other provision of this Agreement inconsistent with this Section 6.04(a), shall apply to or affect in any respect the applicability of the preceding sentence with respect to any act or failure to act which occurred prior to such amendment, repeal or adoption. In the absence of any Delaware statute limiting the liability of the General Partner or its directors or officers for money damages in a suit by or on behalf of the Partnership or by any Partner, the General Partner and the officers, directors, employees, agents and stockholders of the General Partner shall not be liable to the Partnership or to any Partner for money damages except to the extent that (i) the General Partner or one or more of its officers, directors, employees, agents or stockholders actually received an improper benefit or profit in money, property or services, in which case the liability shall not exceed the amount of the benefit or profit in money, property or services actually received; or (ii) a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to the General Partner or one or more of its officers, directors, employees, agents or stockholders is entered in a proceeding based on a finding in the proceeding that the action of the General Partner or one or more of its officers, directors, employees or stockholders action or failure to act was the result of active and deliberate dishonesty and was material to the cause of action adjudicated in the proceeding. (b) The Limited Partners expressly acknowledge that the General Partner is acting on behalf of the Partnership, itself and its stockholders collectively, that the General Partner is under no obligation to consider the separate interests of the Limited Partners (including, without limitation, the tax consequences to Limited Partners or the tax consequences of some, but not all, of the Limited Partners) in deciding whether to cause the Partnership to take (or decline to take) any actions. In the event of a conflict between the interests of its stockholders on the one hand and the Limited Partners on the other, the General Partner shall endeavor in good faith to resolve the conflict in a manner not adverse to either its stockholders or the Limited Partners; provided, however, that for so long as the General Partner directly owns a controlling interest in the Partnership, any such conflict that the General Partner, in its sole and absolute discretion, determines cannot be resolved in a manner not adverse to either its stockholders or the Limited Partners shall be resolved in favor of its stockholders. The General Partner shall not be liable for monetary damages for losses sustained, liabilities incurred, or benefits not derived by Limited Partners in connection with such decisions, provided that the General Partner has acted in good faith. (c) Subject to its obligations and duties as General Partner set forth in Section 6.01, the General Partner may exercise any of the powers granted to it under this Agreement and perform any of the duties imposed upon it hereunder either directly or by or through its agents. The General Partner shall 23 not be responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any such agent appointed by it in good faith. (d) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement or the Act, any action of the General Partner on behalf of the Partnership or any decision of the General Partner to refrain from acting on behalf of the Partnership, undertaken in the good faith belief that such action or omission is necessary or advisable in order to (i) protect the ability of the General Partner to continue to qualify as a REIT or (ii) prevent the General Partner from incurring any taxes under Section 857, Section 4981, or any other provision of the Code, is expressly authorized under this Agreement and is deemed approved by all of the Limited Partners. (e) Any amendment, modification or repeal of this Section 6.04 or any provision shall be prospective only and shall not in any way affect the limitations on the General Partner's liability to the Partnership and the Limited Partners under this Section 6.04 as in effect immediately prior to such amendment, modification or repeal with respect to matters occurring, in whole or in part, prior to such amendment, modification or repeal, regardless of when claims relating to such matters may arise or be asserted. 6.05 REIMBURSEMENT OF GENERAL PARTNER. (a) Except as provided in this Section 6.05 and elsewhere in this Agreement (including the provisions of Articles V and VI regarding distributions, payments, and allocations to which it may be entitled), the General Partner shall not be compensated for its services as general partner of the Partnership. (b) The General Partner shall be reimbursed on a monthly basis, or such other basis as the General Partner may determine in its sole and absolute discretion, for all REIT Expenses and Administrative Expenses. 6.06 OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES. Subject to Section 6.08, the Articles of Incorporation and any agreements entered into by the General Partner or its Affiliates with the Partnership or a Subsidiary, or any officer, director, employee, agent, trustee, Affiliate or stockholder of the General Partner, the General Partner shall be entitled to and may have business interests and engage in business activities in addition to those relating to the Partnership, including business interests and activities substantially similar or identical to those of the Partnership. Neither the Partnership nor any of the Limited Partners shall have any rights by virtue of this Agreement in any such business ventures, interests or activities. None of the Limited Partners or any other Person shall have any rights by virtue of this Agreement or the partnership relationship established hereby in any such business ventures, interests or activities, and the General Partner shall have no obligation pursuant to this Agreement to offer any interest in any such business ventures, interests and activities to the Partnership or any Limited Partner, even if such opportunity is of a character which. if presented to the Partnership or any Limited Partner, could be taken by such Person. 6.07 EMPLOYMENT OR RETENTION OF AFFILIATES. (a) Any Affiliate of the General Partner may be employed or retained by the Partnership and may otherwise deal with the Partnership (whether as an advisor, buyer, lessor, lessee, manager, property management agent, asset manager, furnisher of goods or services, broker, agent, lender or otherwise) and may receive from the Partnership any compensation, price, or other payment therefor which the General Partner determines to be fair and reasonable. 24 (b) The Partnership may lend or contribute to its Subsidiaries or other Persons in which it has an equity investment, and such Persons may borrow funds from the Partnership, on terms and conditions established in the sole and absolute discretion of the General Partner. The foregoing authority shall not create any right or benefit in favor of any Subsidiary or any other Person. (c) The Partnership may transfer assets to joint ventures, limited liability companies, other partnerships, corporations or other business entities in which it is or thereby becomes a participant upon such terms and subject to such conditions as the General Partner deems to be consistent with this Agreement and applicable law. (d) Except as expressly permitted by this Agreement, neither the General Partner nor any of its Affiliates shall sell, transfer or convey any property to, or purchase any property from, the Partnership, directly or indirectly, except pursuant to transactions that are on terms that are fair and reasonable to the Partnership. 25 6.08 GENERAL PARTNER PARTICIPATION. The General Partner agrees that all business activities of the General Partner, including activities pertaining to the acquisition, development or ownership of commercial real property or other property, including Mortgages, shall be conducted through the Partnership or one or more Subsidiary Partnerships; provided, however, that the General Partner is allowed to make a direct acquisition, but if and only if, such acquisition is made in connection with the issuance of Additional Securities, which direct acquisition and issuance have been approved and determined to be in the best interests of the General Partner and the Partnership by a majority of the its directors. 6.09 TITLE TO PARTNERSHIP ASSETS. Partnership assets, whether real, personal or mixed and whether tangible or intangible, shall be deemed to be owned by the Partnership as an entity, and no Partner, individually or collectively, shall have any ownership interest in such Partnership assets or any portion thereof; provided, that title to any or all of the Partnership assets may be held in the name of the Partnership, the General Partner or one or more nominees, as the General Partner may determine, including Affiliates of the General Partner. The General Partner hereby declares and warrants that any Partnership assets for which legal title is held in the name of the General Partner or any nominee or Affiliate of the General Partner shall be held by such Person for the use and benefit of the Partnership in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; provided, that the General Partner shall use its best efforts to cause legal title to such assets to be vested in the Partnership as soon as reasonably practicable. All Partnership assets shall be recorded as the property of the Partnership in its books and records, irrespective of the name in which legal title to such Partnership assets is held. 6.10 MISCELLANEOUS. In the event the General Partner redeems any REIT Shares, then the General Partner shall cause the Partnership to purchase from the General Partner or any Affiliate of the General Partner a number of Partnership Units determined by, and based upon, the application of the Conversion Factor on the same terms upon which the General Partner redeemed such REIT Shares. Moreover, if the General Partner makes a cash tender offer or other offer to acquire REIT Shares, then the General Partner shall cause the Partnership to make a corresponding offer to the General Partner or an Affiliate of the General Partner to acquire an equal number of Partnership Units held by the General Partner or an Affiliate of the General Partner. In the event any REIT Shares are redeemed by the General Partner pursuant to such offer, the Partnership shall redeem an equivalent number of the General Partner's or such Affiliate's Partnership Units for an equivalent purchase price based on the application of the Conversion Factor. ARTICLE VII CHANGES IN GENERAL PARTNER 7.01 TRANSFER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER'S PARTNERSHIP INTEREST. (a) The General Partner shall not transfer all or any portion of its General Partnership Interest or withdraw as General Partner except as provided in or in connection with a transaction contemplated by Sections 7.01(c), 7.01(d) or 7.01(e). (b) The General Partner agrees that the Percentage Interest for it will at all times, be in the aggregate, at least 0.1%. (c) Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.01(d) or (e), the General Partner shall not engage in any merger, consolidation or other combination with or into another Person or sale of all or substantially all of its assets (other than in connection with a change in the General Partner's state of incorporation or organizational form), which, in any such case, results in a change of control of the General Partner (a "TRANSACTION"), unless: 26 (i) the consent of Limited Partners holding more than 50% of the Percentage Interests of the Limited Partners is obtained; or (ii) as a result of such Transaction all Limited Partners are granted the right to receive for each Partnership Unit an amount of cash, securities, or other property equal to the product of the Conversion Factor and the greatest amount of cash, securities or other property paid in the Transaction to a holder of one REIT Share in consideration of the transfer of one REIT Share; provided, that if, in connection with the Transaction, a purchase, tender or exchange offer ("OFFER") shall have been made to and accepted by the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding REIT Shares, each holder of Partnership Units shall be given the option to exchange its Partnership Units for the greatest amount of cash, securities, or other property which a Limited Partner would have received had it (A) exercised its Exchange Right and (B) sold, tendered or exchanged pursuant to the Offer the REIT Shares received upon exercise of the Exchange Right immediately prior to the expiration of the Offer; or (iii) the General Partner is the surviving entity in the Transaction and either (A) the holders of REIT Shares do not receive cash, securities, or other property in the Transaction or (B) all Limited Partners (other than the General Partner or any Subsidiary) receive an amount of cash, securities, or other property (expressed as an amount per REIT Share) that is no less than the product of the Conversion Factor and the greatest amount of cash, securities, or other property (expressed as an amount per REIT Share) received in the Transaction by any holder of REIT Shares. (d) Notwithstanding Section 7.01(c), the General Partner may merge with or into or consolidate with another entity if immediately after such merger or consolidation (i) substantially all of the assets of the successor or surviving entity (the "Survivor"), other than Partnership Units held by the General Partner, are contributed, directly or indirectly, to the Partnership as a Capital Contribution in exchange for Partnership Units with a fair market value equal to the value of the assets so contributed as determined by the Survivor in good faith and (ii) the Survivor expressly agrees to assume all obligations of the General Partner, as appropriate, hereunder. Upon such contribution and assumption, the Survivor shall have the right and duty to amend this Agreement as set forth in this Section 7.01(d). The Survivor shall in good faith arrive at a new method for the calculation of the Cash Amount, the REIT Shares Amount and the Conversion Factor for a Partnership Unit after any such merger or consolidation so as to approximate the existing method for such calculation as closely as reasonably possible. Such calculation shall take into account, among other things, the kind and amount of securities, cash and other property that was receivable upon such merger or consolidation by a holder of REIT Shares or options, warrants or other rights relating thereto, and which a holder of Partnership Units could have acquired had such Partnership Units been exchanged immediately prior to such merger or consolidation. Such amendment to this Agreement shall provide for adjustments to such method of calculation, which shall be as nearly equivalent as may be practicable to the adjustments provided for herein with respect to the Conversion Factor. The Survivor also shall in good faith modify the definition of REIT Shares and make such amendments to Section 8.05 so as to approximate the existing rights and obligations set forth in Section 8.05 as closely as reasonably possible. The above provisions of this Section 7.01(d) shall similarly apply to successive mergers or consolidations permitted hereunder. In respect of any transaction described in the preceding paragraph, the General Partner is required to use its commercially reasonable efforts to structure such transaction to avoid causing the Limited Partners to recognize a gain for federal income tax purposes by virtue of the occurrence of or their participation in such transaction, provided, such efforts are consistent with the exercise of the Board of Directors' fiduciary duties to the stockholders of the General Partner under applicable law. 27 (e) Notwithstanding Section 7.01(c), (i) a General Partner may transfer all or any portion of its General Partnership Interest to (A) a wholly-owned Subsidiary of such General Partner or (B) the owner of all of the ownership interests of such General Partner, and following a transfer of all of its General Partnership Interest, may withdraw as General Partner; and (ii) the General Partner may engage in a transaction not required by law or by the rules of any national securities exchange on which the REIT Shares are listed to be submitted to the vote of the holders of the REIT Shares. 7.02 ADMISSION OF A SUBSTITUTE OR ADDITIONAL GENERAL PARTNER. A Person shall be admitted as a substitute or additional General Partner of the Partnership only if the following terms and conditions are satisfied: (a) the Person to be admitted as a substitute or additional General Partner shall have accepted and agreed to be bound by all the terms and provisions of this Agreement by executing a counterpart and such other documents or instruments as may be required or appropriate in order to effect the admission of such Person as a General Partner, a certificate evidencing the admission of such Person as a General Partner shall have been filed for recordation and all other actions required by Section 2.05 in connection with such admission shall have been performed; (b) if the Person to be admitted as a substitute or additional General Partner is a corporation or a partnership, it shall have provided the Partnership with evidence satisfactory to counsel for the Partnership of such Person's authority to become a General Partner and to be bound by the terms and provisions of this Agreement; and (c) counsel for the Partnership shall have rendered an opinion (relying on such opinions from other counsel in the state or any other jurisdiction as may be necessary) that the admission of the Person to be admitted as a substitute or additional General Partner is in conformity with the Act, and that none of the actions taken in connection with the admission of such Person as a substitute or additional General Partner will cause (i) the Partnership to be classified other than as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, or (ii) the loss of any Limited Partner's limited liability. 7.03 EFFECT OF BANKRUPTCY, WITHDRAWAL, DEATH OR DISSOLUTION OF A GENERAL PARTNER. (a) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Bankruptcy as to a General Partner (and its removal pursuant to Section 7.04(a)) or the death, withdrawal, removal or dissolution of a General Partner (except that, if a General Partner is, on the date of such occurrence a partnership, the withdrawal, death, dissolution, Event of Bankruptcy as to, or removal of a partner in, such partnership shall be deemed not to be a dissolution of such General Partner if the business of such General Partner is continued by the remaining partner or partners thereof), the Partnership shall be dissolved and terminated unless the Partnership is continued pursuant to Section 7.03(b). The merger of the General Partner with or into any entity that is admitted as a substitute or successor General Partner pursuant to Section 7.02 shall not be deemed to be the withdrawal, dissolution or removal of the General Partner. (b) Following the occurrence of an Event of Bankruptcy as to a General Partner (and its removal pursuant to Section 7.04(a)) or the death, withdrawal, removal or dissolution of a General Partner (except that, if a General Partner is, on the date of such occurrence a partnership, the withdrawal, death, dissolution, Event of Bankruptcy as to, or removal of a partner in, such partnership shall be deemed not to be a dissolution of such General Partner if the business of such General Partner is continued by the 28 remaining partner or partners thereof), the Limited Partners, within 90 days after such occurrence, may elect to continue the business of the Partnership for the balance of the term specified in Section 2.04 by selecting, subject to Section 7.02 and any other provisions of this Agreement, a substitute General Partner by consent of a majority in interest of the Limited Partners. If the Limited Partners elect to continue the business of the Partnership and admit a substitute General Partner, the relationship with the Partners and of any Person who has acquired an interest of a Partner in the Partnership shall be governed by this Agreement. 7.04 REMOVAL OF A GENERAL PARTNER. (a) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Bankruptcy as to, or the dissolution of, a General Partner, such General Partner shall be deemed to be removed automatically; provided, however, that if a General Partner is on the date of such occurrence a partnership, the withdrawal, death, dissolution, Event of Bankruptcy as to or removal of a partner in such partnership shall be deemed not to be a dissolution of the General Partner if the business of such General Partner is continued by the remaining partner or partners thereof. The Limited Partners may not remove the General Partner, with or without cause. (b) If a General Partner has been removed pursuant to this Section 7.04 and the Partnership is continued pursuant to Section 7.03, such General Partner shall promptly transfer and assign its General Partnership Interest in the Partnership to the substitute General Partner approved by a majority in interest of the Limited Partners in accordance with Section 7.03(b) and otherwise admitted to the Partnership in accordance with Section 7.02. At the time of assignment, the removed General Partner shall be entitled to receive from the substitute General Partner the fair market value of the General Partnership Interest of such removed General Partner as reduced by any damages caused to the Partnership by such General Partner's removal. Such fair market value shall be determined by an appraiser mutually agreed upon by the General Partner and Limited Partners holding more than 50% of the Percentage Interests of the Limited Partners within 10 days following the removal of the General Partner. In the event that the parties are unable to agree upon an appraiser, the removed General Partner and Limited Partners holding more than 50% of the Percentage Interests of the Limited Partners shall each select an appraiser. Each such appraiser shall complete an appraisal of the fair market value of the removed General Partner's General Partnership Interest within 30 days of the General Partner's removal, and the fair market value of the removed General Partner's General Partnership Interest shall be the average of the two appraisals; provided, however, that if the higher appraisal exceeds the lower appraisal by more than 20% of the amount of the lower appraisal, the two appraisers, no later than 40 days after the removal of the General Partner, shall select a third appraiser who shall complete an appraisal of the fair market value of the removed General Partner's General Partnership Interest no later than 60 days after the removal of the General Partner. In such case, the fair market value of the removed General Partner's General Partnership Interest shall be the average of the two appraisals closest in value. (c) The General Partnership Interest of a removed General Partner, during the time after removal until the date of transfer under Section 7.04(b), shall be converted to that of a special Limited Partner; provided, however, such removed General Partner shall not have any rights to participate in the management and affairs of the Partnership, and shall not be entitled to any portion of the income, expense, Profit, gain or Loss allocations or cash distributions allocable or payable, as the case may be, to the Limited Partners. Instead, such removed General Partner shall receive and be entitled only to retain distributions or allocations of such items that it would have been entitled to receive in its capacity as General Partner, until the transfer is effective pursuant to Section 7.04(b). (d) All Partners shall have given and hereby do give such consents, shall take such actions and shall execute such documents as shall be legally necessary and sufficient to effect all the foregoing provisions of this Section 7.04. 29 ARTICLE VIII RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE LIMITED PARTNERS 8.01 MANAGEMENT OF THE PARTNERSHIP. The Limited Partners shall not participate in the management or control of Partnership business nor shall they transact any business for or on behalf of the Partnership, nor shall they have the power to sign for or bind the Partnership, such powers being vested solely and exclusively in the General Partner. 8.02 POWER OF ATTORNEY. Each Limited Partner hereby irrevocably appoints the General Partner its true and lawful attorney-in-fact, who may act for each Limited Partner and in its name, place and stead, and for its use and benefit, sign, acknowledge, swear to, deliver, file or record, at the appropriate public offices, any and all documents, certificates, and instruments as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the General Partner to carry out fully the provisions of this Agreement and the Act in accordance with their terms, which power of attorney is coupled with an interest and shall survive the death, dissolution or legal incapacity of the Limited Partner, or the transfer by the Limited Partner of any part or all of its Partnership Interest. 8.03 LIMITATION ON LIABILITY OF LIMITED PARTNERS. No Limited Partner shall be liable for any debts, liabilities, contracts or obligations of the Partnership. A Limited Partner shall be liable to the Partnership only to make payments of its Capital Contribution, if any, as and when due hereunder. After its Capital Contribution is fully paid, no Limited Partner shall, except as otherwise required by the Act, be required to make any further Capital Contributions or other payments or lend any funds to the Partnership. 8.04 OWNERSHIP BY LIMITED PARTNER OF CORPORATE GENERAL PARTNER OR AFFILIATE. No Limited Partner shall at any time, either directly or indirectly, own any stock or other interest in the General Partner or in any Affiliate thereof, if such ownership by itself or in conjunction with other stock or other interests owned by other Limited Partners would, in the opinion of counsel for the Partnership, jeopardize the classification of the Partnership as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. The General Partner shall be entitled to make such reasonable inquiry of the Limited Partners as is required to establish compliance by the Limited Partners with the provisions of this Section 8.04. 8.05 EXCHANGE RIGHT. (a) Subject to Sections 8.05(b), 8.05(c), 8.05(d) and 8.05(e), and subject to the potential modification of any rights or obligations provided for herein by agreement(s) between the Partnership and any one or more Limited Partners with respect to Partnership Units held by them, each Limited Partner shall have the right (the "EXCHANGE RIGHT") to require the Partnership to redeem on a Specified Exchange Date all or a portion of the Partnership Units held by such Limited Partner at an exchange price equal to and in the form of the Cash Amount or the REIT Shares Amount to be paid by the Partnership; provided, that such Partnership Units shall have been outstanding for at least one year. The Exchange Right shall be exercised pursuant to the delivery of an Exchange Notice to the Partnership (with a copy to the General Partner) by the Limited Partner who is exercising the Exchange Right (the "EXCHANGING PARTNER"); provided, however, that the Partnership shall not be obligated to satisfy such Exchange Right if the General Partner elects to purchase the Partnership Units subject to the Exchange Notice pursuant to Section 8.05(b); and provided further, that no Limited Partner may deliver more than two Exchange Notices during each calendar year. A Limited Partner may not exercise the Exchange Right for less than 1,000 Partnership Units or, if such Limited Partner holds less than 1,000 Partnership Units, all of the Partnership Units held by such Partner. The Exchanging Partner shall have no right, with respect to any 30 Partnership Units so exchanged, to receive any distribution paid with respect to such Partnership Units if the record date for such distribution is on or after the Specified Exchange Date. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.05(a), a Limited Partner that exercises the Exchange Right shall be deemed to have also offered to sell the Partnership Units described in the Exchange Notice to the General Partner, and the General Partner may, in its sole and absolute discretion, elect to purchase directly and acquire such Partnership Units by paying to the Exchanging Partner either the Cash Amount or the REIT Shares Amount, as elected by the General Partner (in its sole and absolute discretion), on the Specified Exchange Date, whereupon the General Partner shall acquire the Partnership Units offered for exchange by the Exchanging Partner and shall be treated for all purposes of this Agreement as the owner of such Partnership Units. If the General Partner shall elect to exercise its right to purchase Partnership Units under this Section 8.05(b) with respect to an Exchange Notice, it shall so notify the Exchanging Partner within five business days after the receipt by the General Partner of such Exchange Notice. Unless the General Partner (in its sole and absolute discretion) shall exercise its right to purchase Partnership Units from the Exchanging Partner pursuant to this Section 8.05(b), the General Partner shall have no obligation to the Exchanging Partner or the Partnership with respect to the Exchanging Partner's exercise of an Exchange Right. In the event the General Partner shall exercise its right to purchase Partnership Units with respect to the exercise of an Exchange Right in the manner described in the first sentence of this Section 8.05(b), the Partnership shall have no obligation to pay any amount to the Exchanging Partner with respect to such Exchanging Partner's exercise of such Exchange Right, and each of the Exchanging Partner and the General Partner shall treat the transaction between the General Partner and the Exchanging Partner for federal income tax purposes as a sale of the Exchanging Partner's Partnership Units to the General Partner. Each Exchanging Partner agrees to execute such documents as the General Partner may reasonably require in connection with the issuance of REIT Shares to such Exchanging Partner upon exercise of its Exchange Right. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 8.05(a) and 8.05(b), a Limited Partner shall not be entitled to exercise the Exchange Right if the delivery of REIT Shares to such Partner on the Specified Exchange Date by the General Partner pursuant to Section 8.05(b) (regardless of whether or not the General Partner would in fact exercise its rights under Section 8.05(b)) would (i) result in such Partner or any other person owning, directly or indirectly, REIT Shares in excess of the ownership limitations described in the Articles of Incorporation and calculated in accordance therewith, (ii) result in REIT Shares being owned by fewer than 100 persons (determined without reference to any rules of attribution), except as provided in the Articles of Incorporation, (iii) result in the General Partner being "closely held" within the meaning of Section 856(h) of the Code, (iv) cause the General Partner to own, directly or constructively, 10% or more of the ownership interests in a tenant of the General Partner's, the Partnership's, or a Subsidiary Partnership's real property within the meaning of Section 856(d)(2)(B) of the Code, or (v) cause the acquisition of REIT Shares by such Partner to be "integrated" with any other distribution of REIT Shares for purposes of complying with the registration provisions of the Securities Act. The General Partner, in its sole and absolute discretion, may waive any of the restrictions on exchange set forth in this Section 8.05(c); provided, however, that in the event any such restriction is waived, the Exchanging Partner shall be paid the Cash Amount. (d) Any Cash Amount to be paid to an Exchanging Partner pursuant to this Section 8.05 shall be paid on the Specified Exchange Date; provided, however, that the General Partner may elect to cause the Specified Exchange Date to be delayed for up to 180 days to the extent required for the General Partner to cause additional REIT Shares to be issued to provide financing to be used to make such payment of the Cash Amount. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the General Partner agrees to use its best efforts to cause the closing of the acquisition of exchanged Partnership Units hereunder to occur as quickly as reasonably possible. 31 (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the General Partner shall place appropriate restrictions on the ability of the Limited Partners to exercise their Exchange Rights as and if deemed necessary to ensure that the Partnership does not constitute a "publicly traded partnership" under Section 7704 of the Code. If and when the General Partner determines that imposing such restrictions is necessary, the General Partner shall give prompt written notice thereof (a "RESTRICTION NOTICE") to each of the Limited Partners, which notice shall be accompanied by a copy of an opinion of counsel to the Partnership which states that, in the opinion of such counsel, restrictions are necessary in order to avoid the Partnership being treated as a "publicly traded partnership" under Section 7704 of the Code. 8.06 CALL RIGHT. (a) Subject to Section 8.06(c) below, and subject to the modification of any rights or obligations provided for herein by agreement(s) between the General Partner and any one or more Limited Partners with respect to the Partnership Units held by them, at any time after the expiration of the Holding Period for the Partnership Units in question, the General Partner shall have the right (the "CALL RIGHT") to purchase all of the Partnership Units held by a Limited Partner at a price equal to the Cash Amount; provided, however, that the General Partner may, in its sole and absolute discretion, elect to purchase such Partnership Units by paying to the Partner in question the REIT Shares Amount in lieu of the Cash Amount. The Call Right shall be exercised pursuant to a Call Notice delivered by the General Partner to any such Limited Partner. The General Partner may not exercise the Call Right for less than the entire interest of a Limited Partner in the Partnership. A Limited Partner receiving the Call Notice described above shall have no rights with respect to any interest in the Partnership other than the right to receive payment for its interest in the Partnership in cash or REIT Shares in accordance with this Section 8.06. An assignee of a Limited Partner shall be bound by and subject to the Call Right of the General Partner pursuant to this Section 8.06. In connection with any exercise of such Call Right by the General Partner with respect to an assignee, the Cash Amount (or REIT Shares Amount) shall be paid by the General Partner directly to such assignee and not to the Limited Partner from which such assignee acquired its Partnership Units. The General Partner shall be unable to exercise the Call Right and the Call Right shall lapse upon the occurrence of a Liquidating Event unless and until the Partners shall continue the business of the Partnership under Section 7.03. (b) (i) Within 30 days after the delivery of the Call Notice by the General Partner to a Limited Partner under this Section 8.06, the General Partner (subject to the limitations set forth in Section 8.06(c)) shall transfer and deliver the Cash Amount (or the REIT Shares Amount) to such Limited Partner or, as applicable, its assignee, whereupon the General Partner (or its designee) shall acquire the Partnership Units of such Limited Partner or, as applicable, its assignee, and shall be treated for all purposes of this Agreement as the owner of such Partnership Units (and as a Limited Partner with respect to such Partnership Units). (ii) In the event that the General Partner elects to pay such Limited Partner in the form of the REIT Shares Amount and such REIT Shares Amount is not a whole number of REIT Shares, the Limited Partner shall be paid (A) the number of REIT Shares which equals the nearest whole number less than such amount plus (B) an amount of cash which the General Partner determines, in its reasonable discretion, to represent the fair value of the remaining fractional REIT Share which would otherwise be payable to the Limited Partner. (iii) Each Limited Partner agrees to deliver to the General Partner the Partnership Unit Certificate(s) representing its Limited Partnership Interest and to execute such documents as the General Partner may reasonably require in connection with the issuance of REIT Shares upon exercise of the Call Right (including without limitation an assignment of Partnership Units pursuant to the terms of which such Limited Partner (A) represents, warrants and certifies that it 32 has marketable and unencumbered title to its Partnership Units, free and clear of the rights of or interest of any other person or entity, that it has the full right, power and authority to transfer and surrender its Partnership Units, and that it has obtained the consent or approval of all persons or entities, if any, having the right to consent to or approve of such transfer and surrender, and (B) agrees to indemnify and hold the General Partner harmless from and against any and all liabilities, charges, costs and expenses relating to such Limited Partner's Partnership Units which are subject to the Call Right or the exercise of the Call Right). (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 8.06(a) and 8.06(b) above, the General Partner shall not be entitled to exercise the Call Right if (i) a Liquidating Event has occurred with regard to the Partnership and the Partnership has not been continued under Section 7.03; or (ii) the delivery of REIT Shares to the Limited Partner (A) would be prohibited under the Articles of Incorporation, (B) would adversely affect the ability of the General Partner to continue to qualify as a REIT or subject the General Partner to any additional taxes under Section 857 or Section 4981 of the Code, or (C) would be prohibited under applicable federal or state securities laws or regulations. (d) Each Limited Partner covenants and agrees with the General Partner that all Partnership Units delivered in connection with the Call Right shall be delivered to the General Partner free and clear of all liens and encumbrances and, notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the General Partner shall not be under any obligation to acquire a Limited Partner's Partnership Units (i) to the extent that any such Partnership Units are subject to any such liens or encumbrances or (ii) in the event that the Limited Partner shall fail to give the General Partner adequate assurances that such Partnership Units are not subject to any such liens or encumbrances or shall fail to agree to fully indemnify the General Partner from any such liens or encumbrances as well as the liabilities, charges, costs and expenses referenced in the last section of Section 8.06(b)(iii). Each Limited Partner further agrees that, in the event any state or local transfer tax is payable as a result of the transfer of its Partnership Units to the General Partner, such Limited Partner shall assume and pay such transfer tax. 8.07 DUTIES AND CONFLICTS. The General Partner recognizes that the Limited Partners and their Affiliates have or may have other business interests, activities and investments, some of which may be in conflict or competition with the business of the Partnership, and that such Persons are entitled to carry on such other business interests, activities and investments. The Limited Partners and their Affiliates may engage in or possess an interest in any other business or venture of any kind, independently or with others, on their own behalf or on behalf of other entities with which they are affiliated or associated, and such Persons may engage in any activities, whether or not competitive with the Partnership, without any obligation to offer any interest in such activities to the Partnership or to any Partner. Neither the Partnership nor any Partner shall have any right, by virtue of this Agreement, in or to such activities, or the income or profits derived therefrom, and the pursuit of such activities, even if competitive with the business of the Partnership, and such activities shall not be deemed wrongful or improper. ARTICLE IX TRANSFERS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS 9.01 PURCHASE FOR INVESTMENT. (a) Each Limited Partner hereby represents and warrants to the General Partner and to the Partnership that the acquisition of its Partnership Interest is made as a principal for its account for investment purposes only and not with a view to the resale or distribution of such Partnership Interest. 33 (b) Each Limited Partner agrees that it will not sell, assign or otherwise transfer its Partnership Interest or any fraction thereof, whether voluntarily or by operation of law or at judicial sale or otherwise, to any Person who does not make the representations and warranties to the General Partner set forth in Section 9.01(a) above. 9.02 RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS. (a) Subject to the provisions of Sections 9.02(b), 9.02(c) and 9.02(d), no Limited Partner may offer, sell, assign, hypothecate, pledge or otherwise transfer all or any portion of its Limited Partnership Interest, or any of such Limited Partner's economic rights as a Limited Partner, whether voluntarily or by operation of law or at judicial sale or otherwise (collectively, a "TRANSFER"), without the consent of the General Partner, which consent may be granted or withheld in its sole and absolute discretion. Any such purported transfer undertaken without such consent shall be considered to be null and void ab initio and shall not be given effect. The Original Limited Partner acknowledges that the General Partner has agreed not to grant its consent with respect to any Transfer by the Original Limited Partner prior to the Transfer Restriction Date; provided, that the Original Limited Partner shall not be prohibited from a Transfer of its Partnership Interest pursuant to the exercise of its right to exchange its Partnership Interest for REIT Shares pursuant to Section 8.05 above, in which case the Original Limited Partner acknowledges that the General Partner has also agreed not to grant its consent with respect to any Transfer of said REIT Shares prior to the Transfer Restriction Date. The General Partner may require, as a condition of any Transfer to which it consents, that the transferor assume all costs incurred by the Partnership in connection therewith. (b) No Limited Partner may withdraw from the Partnership other than as a result of: (i) a permitted Transfer (i.e., a Transfer consented to as contemplated by paragraph (a) above or paragraph (c) below or a Transfer made pursuant to Section 9.05 below) of all of its Partnership Units pursuant to this Article IX pursuant to an exchange of all of its Partnership Units pursuant to Section 8.05 above; or (iii) a Transfer made pursuant to the sale of all its Partnership Units pursuant to Section 8.06 above. Upon the permitted Transfer or redemption of all of a Limited Partner's Partnership Units, such Limited Partner shall cease to be a Limited Partner. (c) Subject to Sections 9.02(d), 9.02(e) and 9.02(f), a Limited Partner may Transfer, with the consent of the General Partner, all or a portion of its Partnership Units to (i) a parent or parent's spouse, natural or adopted descendants, a spouse of any such descendant, a brother or sister, or a trust created by such Limited Partner for the benefit of such Limited Partner and/or any such person(s), for which trust such Limited Partner or any such person(s) is a trustee, (ii) a corporation controlled by a Person or Persons named in (i) above, or (iii) if the Limited Partner is an entity, its beneficial owners. (d) No Limited Partner may effect a Transfer of its Limited Partnership Interest, in whole or in part, if, in the opinion of legal counsel for the Partnership, such proposed Transfer would require the registration of the Limited Partnership Interest under the Securities Act, or would otherwise violate any applicable federal or state securities or blue sky law (including investment suitability standards). (e) No Transfer by a Limited Partner of its Partnership Units, in whole or in part, may be made to any Person if (i) in the opinion of legal counsel for the Partnership, the transfer would result in the Partnership's being treated as an association taxable as a corporation (other than a qualified REIT subsidiary within the meaning of Section 856(i) of the Code), (ii) in the opinion of legal counsel for the Partnership, it would adversely affect the ability of the General Partner to continue to qualify as a REIT or subject the General Partner to any additional taxes under Section 857 or Section 4981 of the Code, or (iii) such transfer is effectuated through an "established securities market" or a "secondary market" (or the substantial equivalent thereof) within the meaning of Section 7704 of the Code. 34 (f) No transfer of any Partnership Units may be made to a lender to the Partnership or any Person who is related (within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.752-4(b)) to any lender to the Partnership whose loan constitutes a nonrecourse liability (within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.752-1(a)(2)), without the consent of the General Partner, which may be withheld in its sole and absolute discretion; provided, that as a condition to such consent the lender will be required to enter into an arrangement with the Partnership and the General Partner to exchange or redeem for the Cash Amount any Partnership Units in which a security interest is held simultaneously with the time at which such lender would be deemed to be a partner in the Partnership for purposes of allocating liabilities to such lender under Section 752 of the Code. (g) Any Transfer in contravention of any of the provisions of this Article IX shall be void and ineffectual and shall not be binding upon, or recognized by, the Partnership. (h) Prior to the consummation of any Transfer under this Article IX, the transferor and/or the transferee shall deliver to the General Partner such opinions, certificates and other documents as the General Partner shall request in connection with such Transfer. 9.03 ADMISSION OF SUBSTITUTE LIMITED PARTNER. (a) Subject to the other provisions of this Article IX, an assignee of the Limited Partnership Interest of a Limited Partner (which shall be understood to include any purchaser, transferee, donee or other recipient of any disposition of such Limited Partnership Interest) shall be deemed admitted as a Limited Partner of the Partnership only with the consent of the General Partner and upon the satisfactory completion of the following: (i) the assignee shall have accepted and agreed to be bound by the terms and provisions of this Agreement by executing a counterpart or an amendment thereof, including a revised Exhibit A, and such other documents or instruments as the General Partner may require in order to effect the admission of such Person as a Limited Partner; (ii) to the extent required, an amended Certificate evidencing the admission of such Person as a Limited Partner shall have been signed, acknowledged and filed for record in accordance with the Act; (iii) the assignee shall have delivered a letter containing the representation set forth in Section 9.01(a) and the agreement set forth in Section 9.01(b); (iv) if the assignee is a corporation, partnership or trust, the assignee shall have provided the General Partner with evidence satisfactory to counsel for the Partnership of the assignee's authority to become a Limited Partner under the terms and provisions of this Agreement; (v) the assignee shall have executed a power of attorney containing the terms and provisions set forth in Section 8.02; (vi) the assignee shall have paid all legal fees and other expenses of the Partnership and the General Partner and filing and publication costs in connection with its substitution as a Limited Partner; and 35 (vii) the assignee shall have obtained the prior written consent of the General Partner to its admission as a Substitute Limited Partner, which consent may be given or denied in the exercise of the General Partner's sole and absolute discretion. (b) For the purpose of allocating Profit and Loss and distributing cash received by the Partnership, a Substitute Limited Partner shall be treated as having become, and appearing in the records of the Partnership as, a Partner upon the filing of the Certificate described in Section 9.03(a)(ii) or, if no such filing is required, the later of the date specified in the transfer documents or the date on which the General Partner has received all necessary instruments of transfer and substitution. (c) The General Partner shall cooperate with the Person seeking to become a Substitute Limited Partner by preparing the documentation required by this Section 9.03 and making all official filings and publications. The Partnership shall take all such action as promptly as practicable after the satisfaction of the conditions in this Article IX to the admission of such Person as a Limited Partner of the Partnership. 9.04 RIGHTS OF ASSIGNEES OF PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS. (a) Subject to the provisions of Sections 9.01 and 9.02, except as required by operation of law, the Partnership shall not be obligated for any purposes whatsoever to recognize the assignment by any Limited Partner of its Partnership Interest until the Partnership has received notice thereof. (b) Any Person who is the assignee of all or any portion of a Limited Partner's Limited Partnership Interest, but who does not become a Substitute Limited Partner and desires to make a further assignment of such Limited Partnership Interest, shall be subject to all the provisions of this Article IX to the same extent and in the same manner as any Limited Partner desiring to make an assignment of its Limited Partnership Interest. 9.05 EFFECT OF BANKRUPTCY, DEATH, INCOMPETENCE OR TERMINATION OF A LIMITED PARTNER. The occurrence of an Event of Bankruptcy as to a Limited Partner, the death of a Limited Partner or a final adjudication that a Limited Partner is incompetent (which term shall include, but not be limited to, insanity) shall not cause the termination or dissolution of the Partnership, and the business of the Partnership shall continue if an order for relief in a bankruptcy proceeding is entered against a Limited Partner, the trustee or receiver of his estate or, if he dies, his executor, administrator or trustee, or, if he is finally adjudicated incompetent, his committee, guardian or conservator, and any such Person shall have the rights of such Limited Partner for the purpose of settling or managing his estate property and such power as the bankrupt, deceased or incompetent Limited Partner possessed to assign all or any part of his Partnership Interest and to join with the assignee in satisfying conditions precedent to the admission of the assignee as a Substitute Limited Partner. 9.06 JOINT OWNERSHIP OF INTERESTS. A Partnership Interest may be acquired by two individuals as joint tenants with right of survivorship, provided, that such individuals either are married or are related and share the same personal residence. The written consent or vote of both owners of any such jointly-held Partnership Interest shall be required to constitute the action of the owners of such Partnership Interest; provided, however, that the written consent of only one joint owner will be required if the Partnership has been provided with evidence satisfactory to the counsel for the Partnership that the actions of a single joint owner can bind both owners under the applicable laws of the state of residence of such joint owners. Upon the death of one owner of a Partnership Interest held in a joint tenancy with a right of survivorship, the Partnership Interest shall become owned solely by the survivor as a Limited Partner and not as an assignee. The Partnership need not recognize the death of one of the owners of a 36 jointly held Partnership Interest until it shall have received notice of such death. Upon notice to the General Partner from either owner, the General Partner shall cause the Partnership Interest to be divided into two equal Partnership Interests, which shall thereafter be owned separately by each of the former joint owners. ARTICLE X BOOKS AND RECORDS; ACCOUNTING; TAX MATTERS 10.01 BOOKS AND RECORDS. At all times during the continuance of the Partnership, the Partners shall keep or cause to be kept at the Partnership's specified office true and complete books of account maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, including (a) a current list of the full name and last-known business address of each Partner; (b) a copy of the Certificate of Limited Partnership and all certificates of amendment thereto; (c) copies of the Partnership's federal, state and local income tax returns and reports; (d) copies of the Agreement and any financial statements of the Partnership for the three most recent years; and (e) all documents and information required under the Act. Any Partner or its duly authorized representative, and any stockholder of the General Partner, upon paying the costs of collection, duplication and mailing, shall be entitled to inspect or copy such records during ordinary business hours. 10.02 CUSTODY OF PARTNERSHIP FUNDS; BANK ACCOUNTS. (a) All funds of the Partnership not otherwise invested shall be deposited in one or more accounts maintained in such banking or brokerage institutions as the General Partner shall determine, and withdrawals shall be made only on such signature or signatures as the General Partner may, from time to time, determine. (b) All deposits and other funds not needed in the operation of the business of the Partnership may be invested by the General Partner in investment grade instruments (or investment companies whose portfolio consists primarily thereof, government obligations, certificates of deposit, bankers' acceptances and municipal notes and bonds. The funds of the Partnership shall not be commingled with the funds of any other Person except for such commingling as may necessarily result from an investment in those investment companies permitted by this Section 10.02(b). 10.03 FISCAL AND TAXABLE YEAR. The fiscal and taxable year of the Partnership shall be the calendar year. 10.04 ANNUAL TAX INFORMATION AND REPORT. The General Partner will use its best efforts to supply within 75 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Partnership to each person who was a Limited Partner at any time during such year the tax information necessary to file such Limited Partner's individual tax returns as shall be reasonably required by law, and in all events the General Partner shall furnish such information within the time required by applicable law. 10.05 TAX MATTERS PARTNER; TAX ELECTIONS; SPECIAL BASIS ADJUSTMENTS. (a) The General Partner shall be the Tax Matters Partner of the Partnership within the meaning of Section 6231(a)(7) of the Code. As Tax Matters Partner, the General Partner shall have the right and obligation to take all actions authorized and required, respectively, by the Code for the Tax Matters Partner. The General Partner shall have the right to retain professional assistance in respect of any audit of the Partnership by the Service and all out-of-pocket expenses and fees incurred by the General Partner on behalf of the Partnership as Tax Matters Partner shall constitute Partnership expenses. In the event the General Partner receives notice of a final Partnership adjustment under Section 37 6223(a)(2) of the Code, the General Partner shall either (i) file a court petition for judicial review of such final adjustment within the period provided under Section 6226(a) of the Code, a copy of which petition shall be mailed to all Limited Partners on the date such petition is filed, or (ii) mail a written notice to all Limited Partners, within such period, that describes the General Partner's reasons for determining not to file such a petition. (b) All elections required or permitted to be made by the Partnership under the Code or any applicable state or local tax law shall be made by the General Partner in its sole and absolute discretion. (c) In the event of a transfer of all or any part of the Partnership Interest of any Partner, the Partnership, at the option and in the sole and absolute discretion of the General Partner, may elect pursuant to Section 754 of the Code to adjust the basis of the Properties. Notwithstanding anything contained in Article V of this Agreement, any adjustments made pursuant to Section 754 shall affect only the successor-in-interest to the transferring Partner and in no event shall be taken into account in establishing, maintaining or computing Capital Accounts for the other Partners for any purpose under this Agreement. Each Partner will furnish the Partnership with all information necessary to give effect to such election. 10.06 REPORTS TO LIMITED PARTNERS. (a) As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal quarter (other than the last quarter of the fiscal year), the General Partner shall cause to be mailed to each Limited Partner a quarterly report containing financial statements of the Partnership, or of the General Partner if such statements are prepared solely on a consolidated basis with the General Partner, for such fiscal quarter presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the General Partner shall cause to be mailed to each Limited Partner an annual report containing financial statements of the Partnership, or of the General Partner if such statements are prepared solely on a consolidated basis with the General Partner, for such fiscal year, presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The annual financial statements shall be audited by accountants selected by the General Partner. (b) Any Partner shall further have the right to a private audit of the books and records of the Partnership, provided such audit is made for Partnership purposes and at the expense of the Partner desiring it, and it is made during normal business hours. ARTICLE XI AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT; MEETINGS 11.01 AMENDMENT. The General Partner's consent shall be required for any amendment to this Agreement. The General Partner, without the consent of the Limited Partners, may amend this Agreement in any respect; provided, however, that the following amendments shall require the consent of Limited Partners holding more than 50% of the Percentage Interests of the Limited Partners: (a) any amendment affecting the operation of the Conversion Factor or the Exchange Right (except as provided in Sections 8.05(d) or 7.01(d)) in a manner adverse to the Limited Partners; (b) any amendment that would adversely affect the rights of the Limited Partners to receive the distributions payable to them hereunder, other than with respect to the issuance of additional Partnership Units pursuant to Section 4.02; 38 (c) any amendment that would alter the Partnership's allocations of Profit and Loss to the Limited Partners, other than with respect to the issuance of additional Partnership Units pursuant to Section 4.02; or (d) any amendment that would impose on the Limited Partners any obligation to make additional Capital Contributions to the Partnership. The foregoing notwithstanding, the approval of any amendment to this Agreement that shall be part of a plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion involving the Partnership or the Partnership Interests shall be governed by Article XII. 11.02 MEETINGS OF PARTNERS. (a) The Partners may but shall not be required to hold any annual, periodic or other formal meetings. Meetings of the Partners may be called by the General Partner or Limited Partners holding at least 10% of the Partnership Units in the Partnership. (b) The Partner or Partners calling the meeting may designate any place within the State of Delaware as the place of meeting for any meeting of the Partners; and Partners holding at least a majority of the Partnership Units in the Partnership may designate any place outside the State of Delaware as the place of meeting for any meeting of the Partners. If no designation is made, or if a special meeting is called, the place of meeting shall be the principal place of business of the Partnership. (c) Except as provided in Section 11.02(d), written notice stating the place, day and hour of the meeting and the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called shall be delivered not less than ten (10) nor more than ninety (90) days before the date of the meeting, either personally or by mail, by or at the direction of the Partner or Partners calling the meeting, to each Partner entitled to vote at such meeting and to each Partner not entitled to vote who is entitled to notice of the meeting. (d) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, with respect to any meeting of the Partners, any Partner who in person or by proxy shall have waived in writing notice of the meeting, either before or after such meeting, or who shall attend the meeting in person or by proxy, shall be deemed to have waived notice of such meeting unless such Partner attends for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, and does so object to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. (e) If all of the Partners shall meet at any time and place, either within or outside of the State of Delaware, in person or by proxy, and consent to the holding of a meeting at such time and place, such meeting shall be valid without call or notice, and at such meeting lawful action may be taken. (f) For the purpose of determining Partners entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of Partners or any adjournment thereof, the date on which notice of the meeting is mailed shall be the record date. When a determination of Partners entitled to vote at any meeting of Partners has been made as provided in this Section, such determination shall apply to any adjournment thereof. (g) Partners holding at least a majority of the Partnership Units entitled to vote at a meeting, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of Partners. In the absence of a quorum at any such meeting, Partners holding at least a majority of Partnership Units so represented may adjourn the meeting to another time and place. Any business that might have been transacted at the original meeting may be transacted at any adjourned meeting at which a quorum is present. No notice of an adjourned meeting need be given if the time and place are announced at the meeting at which the 39 adjournment is taken unless the adjournment is for more than 120 days. The Partners present at a duly organized meeting may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal during such meeting of that number Partnership Units whose absence would cause less than a quorum to be present. (h) If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of Partners holding a majority of the Partnership Units entitled to vote, present in person or represented by proxy, shall be binding on all Partners, unless the vote of a greater or lesser proportion or number of Partnership Units or Partners is otherwise required by applicable law or by this Agreement. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein or required under applicable law, Partners who have an interest (economic or otherwise) in the outcome of any particular matter upon which the Partners' vote or consent is required may vote or consent upon any such matter and their Partnership Units, vote or consent, as the case may be, shall be counted in the determination of whether the requisite matter was approved by the Partners. (i) At all meetings of Partners, a Partner may vote in person or by proxy executed in writing by the Partner or by the Partner's duly authorized attorney-in-fact. Such proxy shall be filed with the General Partner before or at the time of the meeting. No proxy shall be valid after eleven months from the date of its execution, unless otherwise provided in the proxy. (j) Action required or permitted to be taken at a meeting of Partners may be taken without a meeting if the action is evidenced by one or more written consents or approvals describing the action taken and signed by sufficient Partners or Partners holding sufficient Partnership Units, as the case may be, to approve such action had such action been properly voted on at a duly called meeting of the Partners. Action taken under this Section 11.02(j) is effective when the requisite Partners or Partners with the requisite Partnership Units, as the case may be, have signed the consent or approval, unless the consent specifies a different effective date. ARTICLE XII MERGER, EXCHANGE OR CONVERSION 12.01 Merger, Exchange or Conversion of Partnership. (a) The Partnership may (i) adopt a plan of merger and may merge with or into one or more domestic or foreign limited partnerships or other entities with the resulting entity being one or more surviving entities, (ii) adopt a plan of exchange by which a domestic or foreign limited partnership or other entity is to acquire all of the outstanding Partnership Interests of the Partnership in exchange for cash, securities or other property of the acquiring domestic or foreign limited partnership or other entity or (iii) adopt a plan of conversion and convert to a foreign limited partnership or other entity. Any such plan of merger, plan of exchange, or plan of conversion shall otherwise comply with the requirements of this Agreement and the Act. (b) Any merger pursuant to a plan of merger described in Section 12.01(a)(i) shall be conditioned upon the merger being permitted by the laws under which each other entity that is a party to the merger is incorporated or organized or by the constituent documents of such other entity that are not inconsistent with such laws. Any exchange pursuant to a plan of exchange described in Section 12.01(a)(ii) shall be conditioned upon the issuance of shares or other interests of the acquiring foreign limited partnership or other entity being permitted by the laws under which such foreign limited partnership or other entity is incorporated or organized or is not inconsistent with such laws. Any conversion pursuant to a plan of conversion described in Section 12.01(a)(iii) shall be conditioned upon such conversion being permitted by, or not inconsistent with, the laws of the jurisdiction in which the 40 converted entity is to be incorporated, formed or organized and the incorporation, formation or organization of the converted entity is effected in compliance with such laws. (c) The Partnership may adopt a plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion if the General Partner acts upon and the Limited Partners (if required by Section 12.02 below) approve the plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion in the manner prescribed in Section 12.02 below. 12.02 APPROVAL OF PLAN OF MERGER, EXCHANGE OR CONVERSION. (a) Except as provided by Section 12.02(g) below, after acting on a plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion in the manner prescribed by Section 12.02(b)(i), the General Partner shall submit the plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion for approval by the Limited Partners. (b) Except as provided by Section 12.02(f) below, for a plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion to be approved: (i) the General Partner shall adopt a resolution recommending that the plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion be approved by the Limited Partners, unless the General Partner determines that for any reason it should not make that recommendation, in which case the General Partner shall adopt a resolution directing that the plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion be submitted to the Limited Partners for approval without recommendation; and (ii) the Limited Partners entitled to vote on the plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion must approve the plan. (c) The General Partner may condition its submission to the Limited Partners of a plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion, and the effectiveness of such plan, on any basis, including without limitation that a specified percentage of the Percentage Interests of the Limited Partners in excess of a majority of the Percentage Interests of the Limited Partners be required for the approval of the plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion. (d) The General Partner shall notify each Limited Partner, whether or not entitled to vote, of the meeting of the Limited Partners at which the plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion is to be submitted for approval in accordance with this Section 12.02 and applicable law. The notice shall be given at least twenty (20) days before the meeting and shall state that the purpose, or one of the purposes, of the meeting is to consider the plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion and shall contain or be accompanied by a copy or summary of the plan. Any such approval may be by written consent of the requisite Limited Partners as would be required to approve the plan at any meeting where all the Limited Partners are present. (e) Unless the General Partner (acting pursuant to Section 12.02(c)) requires a greater vote, the vote of the Limited Partners required for approval of a plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion shall be the affirmative vote of the holders of more than 50% of the Percentage Interests owned by the Limited Partners entitled to vote thereon. (f) Unless applicable law otherwise requires (in which case the approval of the Limited Partners shall continue to be required and the foregoing provisions of this Section 12.02 shall continue to apply), (1) approval by the Limited Partners on a plan of exchange shall not be required, and the foregoing provisions of this Section 12.02 do not apply, if the Partnership is the acquiring entity in the 41 plan of exchange, and (2) approval by the Limited Partners on a plan of merger or a plan of conversion shall not be required and the foregoing provisions of this Section 12.02 do not apply, if: (i) a limited partnership is the sole surviving or resulting entity; (ii) the partnership agreement of the surviving or resulting limited partnership will not materially differ from this Agreement before the merger or conversion in any manner other than as to applicable law or other insignificant conforming differences; (iii) Limited Partners who held Limited Partnership Interests immediately before the effective date of the merger or conversion will hold interests in the surviving or resulting entity in the same proportions, immediately after the effective date of the merger or conversion; and (iv) the General Partner adopts a resolution approving the plan of merger or plan of conversion. (g) After a plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion is approved, and at any time before the merger, exchange or conversion has become effective, the plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion may be abandoned (subject to any contractual rights by any of the entities that are a party thereto), without action by the Limited Partners, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion or, if no such procedures are set forth in the plan, in the manner determined by the General Partner. 12.03 RIGHTS OF DISSENTING LIMITED PARTNERS. (a) In the absence of fraud in the transaction, the remedy provided by this Section 12.03 to a Limited Partner voting against any merger, exchange or conversion or objecting to a merger, exchange or conversion approved by the written consent of Limited Partners (a "DISSENTING LIMITED PARTNER") is the exclusive remedy for the recovery of the value of his Limited Partnership interests or money damages with respect to the transaction. If the existing, surviving, or new corporation or limited partnership (foreign or domestic) or other entity, as the case may be, complies with the requirements of this Section 12.03, any Dissenting Limited Partner who fails to comply with the requirements of this Section 12.03 shall not be entitled to bring suit for the recovery of the value of his Limited Partnership interests or money damages with respect to the transaction. A "Dissenting Limited Partner" in respect of any merger, exchange or conversion shall expressly exclude any Limited Partner who votes in favor of the related plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion or who abstains or fails to timely vote therefor. In the event of a plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion approved by written consent, a "Dissenting Limited Partner" in respect of any related merger, exchange or conversion shall expressly exclude Limited Partners who provide such written consent and Limited Partners who fail to object to the merger, exchange or conversion and demands payment for such Limited Partner's Limited Partnership Interest in writing to the General Partner within twenty (20) days after notice to the Limited Partners of the receipt by the Partnership of written consents sufficient to approve such merger, exchange or conversion. All such Limited Partners who are not included within the definition of Dissenting Limited Partner in respect of any merger, exchange or conversion shall participate in the merger, exchange or conversion according to the approved plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion. (b) Any Dissenting Limited Partner who has opted for payment for his Limited Partnership interests shall not thereafter be entitled to vote or exercise any other rights of a Limited Partner except the right to receive payment for his Limited Partnership interests and the right to maintain an appropriate action to obtain relief on the ground that the transaction would be or was fraudulent. Limited Partnership 42 Interests of Dissenting Limited Partners for which payment has been made shall not thereafter be considered outstanding for the purposes of any subsequent vote of the Limited Partners. (c) Within twenty (20) days after a Dissenting Limited Partner votes against any plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion which is approved by a vote of the Limited Partners, or in connection with a Limited Partner's objection to any plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion approved by the written consent of the Limited Partners, the Dissenting Limited Partner may demand by written notice to the General Partner that payment for his Limited Partnership Interest be made. Upon receipt of such a payment demand, the General Partner shall (i) make a notation on the records of the Partnership that such demand has been made and (ii) within a reasonable period of time after the later of the receipt of a payment demand or the consummation of the merger, exchange or conversion, cause the Partnership to pay to the Dissenting Limited Partner the fair value of such Dissenting Limited Partner's Partnership Interest without interest. The fair value of a Dissenting Limited Partner's Partnership Interest shall be an amount equal to the Dissenting Limited Partner's pro rata share (as would be determined under Section 5.06 if the Partnership were liquidating) of the appraised value of the net assets of the Partnership based on an appraisal of all assets of the Partnership from a Competent Independent Expert. The assets of the Partnership shall be appraised on a consistent basis. The appraisal shall be based on an evaluation of all relevant information and shall include the current value of the Partnership's assets as of the date immediately prior to the proposed merger, exchange or conversion. The appraisal shall assume an orderly liquidation of the Partnership's assets over a twelve (12) month period, shall consider other balance sheet items, and shall be net of the assumed cost of sale. The terms of the engagement of the appraiser shall clearly state that the engagement is for the benefit of the Partnership and its Limited Partners. A summary of the independent appraisal, including all material assumptions underlying the appraisal, shall be provided to Dissenting Limited Partners in connection with the payment of the fair value of their Limited Partnership Interests. (d) If a Dissenting Limited Partner shall fail to make a payment demand within the period provided in Section 12.03(c) or, in respect of a plan of merger, plan of exchange or plan of conversion approved by written consent of the Limited Partners, shall fail to provide notice of dissent within the period set forth in Section 12.03(a), such Dissenting Limited Partner and all persons claiming under him shall be conclusively presumed to have approved and ratified the merger, conversion or exchange and shall be bound thereby, the right of such Dissenting Limited Partner to be paid the fair value of his Limited Partnership Interest shall cease, and his status as a Limited Partner shall be restored without prejudice to any proceedings which may have been taken during the interim, and such Dissenting Limited Partner shall be entitled to receive any distributions made to Limited Partners in the interim. ARTICLE XIII GENERAL PROVISIONS 13.01 NOTICES. All communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when delivered personally or upon deposit in the United States mail, registered, postage prepaid return receipt requested, to the Partners at the addresses set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto; provided, however, that any Partner may specify a different address by notifying the General Partner in writing of such different address. Notices to the Partnership shall be delivered at or mailed to its specified office. 13.02 SURVIVAL OF RIGHTS. Subject to the provisions limiting transfers, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Partners and the Partnership and their respective legal representatives, successors, transferees and assigns. 43 13.03 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS. Each Partner agrees to perform all further acts and execute, swear to, acknowledge and deliver all further documents that may be reasonable, necessary, appropriate or desirable to carry out the provisions of this Agreement or the Act. 13.04 SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall be declared illegal, invalid, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, then such provision shall be deemed to be severable from this Agreement (to the extent permitted by law) and in any event such illegality, invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the remainder. 13.05 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement and exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire Agreement of the Partners and supersede all prior written agreements and prior and contemporaneous oral agreements, understandings and negotiations with respect to the subject matter hereof, except as otherwise set forth herein. 13.06 PRONOUNS AND PLURALS. When the context in which words are used in the Agreement indicates that such is the intent, words in the singular number shall include the plural and the masculine gender shall include the neuter or female gender as the context may require. 13.07 HEADINGS. The Article and Section headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be used in construing the scope of this Agreement or any particular Article or Section. 13.08 COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original copy and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument binding on all parties hereto, notwithstanding that all parties shall not have signed the same counterpart. 13.09 GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware; provided, however, that any cause of action for violation of federal or state securities law shall not be governed by this Section 13.09. 13.10 ARBITRATION. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, all claims, disputes and controversies between the parties hereto (including, without limitation, any claims, disputes and controversies between the Partnership and any one or more of the Partners and between or among any Partners) arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the Partnership created hereby, or any act or failure to act by the General Partner or any other Partner hereunder, shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Phoenix, Arizona by the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA"), in accordance with this Section 13.10. Any arbitration called for by this Section 13.10 shall be conducted in accordance with the following procedures: (a) The Partnership or any Partner (the "REQUESTING PARTY") may demand arbitration pursuant to this Section 13.10 at any time by giving written notice of such demand (the "DEMAND NOTICE") to all other Partners and (if the Requesting Party is not the Partnership) to the Partnership which Demand Notice shall describe in reasonable detail the nature of the claim, dispute or controversy. (b) Within 15 days after the giving of a Demand Notice or such additional time as required by the AAA, the AAA shall select and designate in writing three reputable, disinterested individuals willing to act as an arbitrator of the claim, dispute or controversy in question. (c) The presentations of the parties hereto in the arbitration proceeding shall be commenced and completed within sixty (60) days after the selection of the arbitration panel pursuant to subsection B above, and the arbitration panel shall render its decision (and specify in reasonable detail its reasons 44 therefor) in writing within thirty (30) days after the completion of such presentations. Any decision concurred in by any two (2) of the arbitrators shall constitute the decision of the arbitration panel, and unanimity shall not be required. (d) The arbitration panel shall include in its decision a direction that all of the attorneys' fees and costs of any party or parties and the costs of such arbitration be paid by the losing party or parties in the arbitration. On the application of a party before or after the initial decision of the arbitration panel, and proof of its attorneys' fees and costs, the arbitration panel shall order the other party to make any payments directed pursuant to the preceding sentence. Any decision rendered by the arbitration panel in accordance herewith shall be final and binding on the parties hereto, and judgment thereon may be entered by any state or federal court of competent jurisdiction. Arbitration shall be the exclusive method available for resolution of claims, disputes and controversies arising between and among the parties relating to this Agreement and the conduct of the parties hereto in relation to Partnership matters, and the Partnership and its Partners stipulate that the provisions of this Agreement shall be a complete defense to any suit, action or proceeding in any court or before any administrative or arbitration tribunal with respect to any such claim, controversy or dispute. The provisions of this Section 13.10 shall survive the dissolution of the Partnership. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to give the arbitrators any authority, power or right to alter, change, amend, modify, add to, or subtract from any of the provisions of this Agreement. 13.11 VOTE OF AFFILIATED LIMITED PARTNERS. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, in each instance in which the consent, approval or vote of Limited Partners is required hereunder, any Partnership Interest held as a Limited Partner by any Affiliate of the Sponsor shall not be included for purposes of calculating whether the requisite approval of Partners is obtained unless, as of the date of determination, there are no Limited Partners entitled to vote or consent who are not Affiliates of the Sponsor. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunder affixed their signatures to this Agreement of Limited Partnership this 16th day of September, 2005. GENERAL PARTNER: COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC. By: /s/ Christopher H. Cole --------------------------------------------------- Title: President and Chief Executive Officer 45 ORIGINAL LIMITED PARTNER: COLE REIT ADVISORS II, LLC By: /s/ Christopher H. Cole --------------------------------------------- Title: Chief Executive Officer and President ------------------------------------- 46 INDEX OF EXHIBITS EXHIBIT A - Partners, Capital Contributions and Partnership Units EXHIBIT B - Notice of Exercise of Exchange Right EXHIBIT C - Call Notice 47 EXHIBIT A PARTNERS, CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND PARTNERSHIP UNITS As of December ___, 2004
Agreed Value Cash of Property Partnership Partners Contribution Contribution Units - -------- ------------ ------------ ----------- GENERAL PARTNER: Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. 2555 East Camelback Road, Suite 400 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 $900.00 N/A 9,000 Units ORIGINAL LIMITED PARTNER: Cole REIT Advisors II, LLC 2555 East Camelback Road, Suite 400 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 $ 0.90 N/A 9 Units
Mail: 2555 East Camelback Road, Suite 400 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 Hand Delivery: 2555 East Camelback Road, Suite 400 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 ADDITIONAL LIMITED PARTNERS: EXHIBIT B NOTICE OF EXERCISE OF EXCHANGE RIGHT In accordance with the Agreement of Limited Partnership of Cole Operating Partnership II, LP, as amended (the "AGREEMENT"), the undersigned hereby irrevocably (i) presents for exchange ___________ Partnership Units in Cole Operating Partnership II, LP in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and the Exchange Right referred to therein; (ii) surrenders such Partnership Units and all right, title and interest therein; and (iii) directs that the Cash Amount or REIT Shares Amount (as defined in the Agreement) as determined by the General Partner deliverable upon exercise of the Exchange Right be delivered to the address specified below, and if REIT Shares (as defined in the Agreement) are to be delivered, such REIT Shares be registered or placed in the name(s) and at the address(es) specified below. Dated:___________________ _________________________________ (Signature of Limited Partner) _________________________________ (Printed Name of Limited Partner) Mailing Address and Phone No.: _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ (_____) _____-___________________ Signature Guaranteed by: ____________________________________ If REIT Shares are to be issued, issue to: Name: ____________________________ Mailing Address and Phone No.: ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ (_____) _____-______________ Social security or other tax identification number: ___________________________ EXHIBIT C CALL NOTICE In accordance with the Agreement of Limited Partnership of Cole Operating Partnership II, LP, as amended (the "AGREEMENT"), the undersigned hereby irrevocably exercises its Call Right (as defined in the Agreement) with regard to all of the Partnership Units owned by _____________________ in Cole Operating Partnership II, LP. The undersigned shall pay the [Cash Amount/REIT Shares Amount] to _____________________ at the notice address of provided in the Agreement upon receipt of (i) the duly executed Partnership Unit Certificate of ___________________ transferring all right, title and interest in Partnership Units to the undersigned, (ii) if REIT Shares are to be delivered, instructions as to the name, address and taxpayer identification number of the person to whom such REIT Shares will be registered or placed, and (iii) the representation, warranty and certification of that _____________________ (a) has marketable and unencumbered title to such Partnership Units, free and clear of the rights of or interests of any other person or entity; (b) has the full right, power and authority to transfer and surrender such Partnership Units as provided herein; and (c) has obtained the consent or approval of all persons or entities, if any, having the right to consent to or approve of such transfer and surrender. COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC. By: _______________________________________________ Name: _____________________________________________ Title: ____________________________________________
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