Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] (2024)

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TORULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month ofJune 2024

Commission File Number 001-36258

Veren Inc.

(Name of Registrant)

Suite 2000, 585 - 8th Avenue S.W.

Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1G1

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annualreports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F☐Form40-F☒

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the SecuritiesExchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Veren Inc.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Ken Lamont
Name: Ken Lamont
Title: Chief Financial Officer

Date: June 25, 2024

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EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 Trust Indenture dated as of June 21, 2024
99.2 First Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of June 21, 2024
99.3 Second Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of June 21, 2024

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Exhibit 99.1

VEREN INC.

and

COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA

TRUST INDENTURE

providing for the issue of senior unsecured notesfrom time to time

Dated as of June 21, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Article1 INTERPRETATION 1
1.1 Definitions 1
1.2 Meaning of “outstanding” for Certain Purposes 15
1.3 Interpretation Not Affected by Headings 15
1.4 Extended Meanings 15
1.5 Day Not a Business Day 16
1.6 Currency 16
1.7 Conversion of Currency 16
1.8 Statutes 16
1.9 Invalidity of Provisions 17
1.10 Applicable Law 17
1.11 Language 17
1.12 Calculations 17
Article2 THE NOTES 17
2.1 Limit of Issue 17
2.2 Issuance in Series 18
2.3 Form of Notes 18
2.4 Notes to Rank Equally 18
2.5 Book Entry Only Notes 18
2.6 Signatures on Notes 20
2.7 Certification 20
2.8 Concerning Interest 20
2.9 Payments of Amounts Due on Maturity 22
2.10 Interim Notes 22
2.11 Issue of Substitutional Notes 23
2.12 Option of Holder as to Place of Payment 23
2.13 Record of Payment 23
2.14 Surrender for Cancellation 23
2.15 Right to Receive Indenture 23
2.16 Withholding Tax 24
Article3 REGISTRATION, TRANSFER, EXCHANGE AND OWNERSHIP OF NOTES 24
3.1 Registers 24
3.2 Transfers of Notes 25
3.3 Restrictions on Transfer of Global Notes 25

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3.4 Registration of Transfer or Exchange 25
3.5 Closing of Registers 26
3.6 Exchange of Notes 26
3.7 Ownership and Entitlement to Payment 27
3.8 Evidence of Ownership 27
3.9 No Notice of Trusts 27
3.10 Charges for Transfer and Exchange 28
Article4 ISSUE, CERTIFICATION AND DELIVERY OF NOTES AND ADDITIONAL NOTES 29
4.1 Issue, Certification and Delivery of Notes and Additional Notes 29
4.2 No Notes or Additional Notes to be Certified during Event of Default 29
Article5 REDEMPTION AND PURCHASE OF NOTES 30
5.1 General 30
5.2 Partial Redemption of Notes 30
5.3 Notice of Redemption 30
5.4 Notes Due on Redemption Dates 31
5.5 Deposit of Redemption Amount 31
5.6 Failure to Surrender Notes Called for Redemption 32
5.7 Purchase of Notes 32
5.8 Cancellation of Notes 32
Article6 GUARANTEES 33
6.1 Guarantee 33
6.2 Representation of the Issuer 33
6.3 Addition of Guarantors 33
6.4 Release of Guarantors; Adjustment to Form of Guarantee 34
Article7 COVENANTS OF THE ISSUER 34
7.1 Covenants 34
7.2 Trustee’s Remuneration and Expenses 35
7.3 Not to Accumulate Interest 36
7.4 Performance of Covenants by Trustee 36
7.5 SEC 36
Article8 DEFAULT AND ENFORCEMENT OR CHANGE OF CONTROL 36
8.1 Events of Default 36
8.2 Notice of Event of Default 38
8.3 Acceleration 38
8.4 Waiver of Event of Default 38
8.5 Enforcement by the Trustee 39

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8.6 Suits by Noteholders 40
8.7 Application of Money 40
8.8 Distribution of Proceeds 41
8.9 Remedies Cumulative 41
8.10 Judgment Against the Issuer 41
8.11 Immunity of Officers and Others 41
8.12 Offer to Purchase Notes upon Change of Control Triggering Event 42
Article9 CANCELLATION, DISCHARGE AND DEFEASANCE 43
9.1 Cancellation 43
9.2 Non-Presentation of Notes 44
9.3 Repayment of Unclaimed Money 44
9.4 Satisfaction and Discharge 44
9.5 Defeasance 45
Article10 SUCCESSORS 46
10.1 Requirements for Successors 46
Article11 MEETINGS OF NOTEHOLDERS 48
11.1 Right to Convene Meetings 48
11.2 Notice of Meetings 48
11.3 Chairman 49
11.4 Quorum 49
11.5 Power to Adjourn 49
11.6 Show of Hands 49
11.7 Poll 49
11.8 Voting 49
11.9 Regulations 50
11.10 Issuer and Trustee May Be Represented 50
11.11 Powers Exercisable by Noteholders 51
11.12 Meaning of Ordinary Resolution 52
11.13 Meaning of Extraordinary Resolution 52
11.14 Without Consent 53
11.15 Powers Cumulative 53
11.16 Minutes 53
11.17 Instruments in Writing 54
11.18 Binding Effect of Resolutions 54
11.19 Serial Meetings 54
11.20 Record Date for Requests, Demands, Etc. 55

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Article12 NOTICES 55
12.1 Notice to the Issuer 55
12.2 Notice to Noteholders 55
12.3 Notice to the Trustee 56
12.4 When Publication Not Required 56
12.5 Waiver of Notice 56
Article13 CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE 56
13.1 Certain Duties and Responsibilities of Trustee 56
13.2 No Conflict of Interest 57
13.3 Conditions Precedent to Trustee’s Obligation to Act 58
13.4 Replacement of Trustee 58
13.5 Trustee May Deal in Notes 59
13.6 No Person Dealing with Trustee Need Inquire 59
13.7 Investment of Money Held by Trustee 60
13.8 Trustee Not Required to Give Security 60
13.9 Trustee Not Required to Possess Notes 60
13.10 Certain Rights of Trustee 61
13.11 Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business 61
13.12 Action by Trustee to Protect Interests 61
13.13 Protection of Trustee 61
13.14 Authority to Carry on Business 63
13.15 Trustee and Issuer Not Liable in Respect of Depository 63
13.16 Global Notes 63
13.17 Trustee Appointed Attorney 64
13.18 Acceptance of Trusts 64
13.19 Representation Regarding Third Party Interests 64
13.20 Anti-Money Laundering 64
13.21 Experts, Advisers and Agents 64
13.22 Privacy Laws 65
Article14 SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES 65
14.1 Form of Consent 65
14.2 Notice of Amendments 66
14.3 Supplemental Indentures 66
14.4 Effect of Supplemental Indentures 66
Article15 EVIDENCE OF RIGHTS OF NOTEHOLDERS 67
15.1 Evidence of Rights of Noteholders 67
Article16 EXECUTION AND FORMAL DATE 67
16.1 Counterpart Execution 67
16.2 Formal Date 67

Schedule “A”– Global Note Legend

Schedule “B” – Initial Guarantors

Schedule “C”– Form of Guarantee

Schedule “D”– Approved Banks

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TRUST INDENTURE

THIS INDENTURE is madeas of the 21st day of June, 2024.

BETWEEN:

VEREN INC., a corporation existing underthe laws of the Province of Alberta (the “Issuer”)

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COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA,a trust company existing under the federal laws of Canada and authorized to carry on business in all provinces of Canada (the “Trustee”)

WHEREAS, the Issuerwishes to create and issue senior unsecured notes in the manner provided in this Indenture;

AND WHEREAS, the Issuer,under the laws relating thereto, is duly authorized to create and issue the senior unsecured notes to be issued as herein provided;

AND WHEREAS, all necessaryresolutions of the directors of the Issuer have been duly passed and other proceedings taken and conditions complied with to make thecreation and issue of the senior unsecured notes proposed to be issued hereunder and this Indenture and the execution thereof legal, validand binding on the Issuer in accordance with the laws relating to the Issuer;

AND WHEREAS, the foregoingrecitals are made as representations and statements of fact by the Issuer and not by the Trustee.

NOW THEREFORE THIS TRUSTINDENTURE WITNESSES, and it is hereby covenanted, agreed and declared as follows:

Article1
INTERPRETATION

1.1Definitions

In this Indenture and in theNotes (as defined herein), unless there is something in the subject matter or context inconsistent therewith, the following expressionsshall have the respective meanings indicated:

Additional Notes” means theNotes of any one or more Series, other than the initial issuance of Notes of each such Series.

Affiliate” or “affiliate”means any person which, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with another person; and for thepurposes of this definition, “control” (including, with correlative meanings, the terms “controlled by” or “undercommon control with”) means the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of any person, whether throughthe ownership of Voting Shares or by contract or otherwise.

Authorized Investment” meansshort-term interest-bearing or discount debt obligations issued or guaranteed by the Government of Canada or a Province of Canada or aCanadian chartered bank (which may include an Affiliate of the Trustee, for the purpose of this definition).

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Beneficial Holder” means anyPerson who holds a beneficial interest in a Global Note as shown on the books of the Depository or a Participant.

Board of Directors” means, withrespect to any Person, (a) in the case of any corporation, the board of directors of such Person and (b) in any other case, the functionalequivalent of the foregoing or, in each case, other than for purposes of the definition of “Change of Control,” any duly authorizedcommittee of such body.

Book Entry Only Notes” meansNotes of a Series which, in accordance with (and subject to) the terms applicable to such Series, are to be held only by or on behalfof the Depository.

Business Day” means a day otherthan a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which banking institutions in Calgary, Alberta and Toronto, Ontario are authorized or requiredby law to close.

Canadian Government Obligations”means direct non-callable obligations of, or guaranteed by, the Government of Canada for the payment of which guarantee or obligationsthe full faith and credit of the Government of Canada is pledged.

Capitalized Lease Obligation”of any Person means the obligations of such Person to pay rent or other amounts under a lease required to be capitalized for financialreporting purposes in accordance with GAAP, and the amount of such obligation shall be the capitalized amount thereof determined in accordancewith GAAP. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any lease (whether entered into before or after December 31, 2018) that would have been classifiedas an operating lease pursuant to GAAP as in effect on December 31, 2018 shall be deemed not to be a capitalized lease.

CDS” means CDS Clearing andDepository Services Inc. and its successors.

Central Register” has the meaningascribed to such term in Section 3.1.

Certificate of the Issuer”,“Order of the Issuer” and “Request of the Issuer” mean, respectively, a written certificate, order andrequest signed in the name of the Issuer by any two Officers on behalf of the Issuer.

Certified Resolution” meansa copy of a resolution certified by an Officer to have been duly passed by the Issuer Board and to be in full force and effect on thedate of such certification.

Change of Control” means theoccurrence of any of the following events:

(a)the direct or indirect sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by wayof an amalgamation, merger or consolidation), in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the assets ofthe Issuer and the Guarantors, taken as a whole, to any Person;
(b)the consummation of any transaction (other than a transaction described in clause (d) below includingthe exceptions thereto) the result of which is that any Person or group of Persons is or becomes the beneficial owner of (with beneficialownership being defined and calculated pursuant to Section 1.8 of National Instrument 62-104 – Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids,as amended, restated, supplemented or replaced from time to time), or controls, directly or indirectly, Voting Shares representing 50%or more of the voting power of the total outstanding Voting Shares of the Issuer;

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(c)the Issuer amalgamates or consolidates with, or merges with or into, any Person, or any Person amalgamatesor consolidates with, or merges with or into the Issuer, in any such event pursuant to a transaction in which any of the outstanding VotingShares of the Issuer or such other Person are converted into or exchanged for cash, securities or other property, other than any suchtransaction where (i) the Voting Shares of the Issuer outstanding immediately prior to such transaction constitute, or are converted intoor exchanged for Voting Shares of the surviving, continuing or transferee Person or any parent thereof that constitute, a majority ofthe outstanding Voting Shares of the surviving, continuing or transferee Person or any parent thereof (immediately after giving effectto such transaction) and (ii) immediately after such transaction, no Person becomes the beneficial owner of (with beneficial ownershipbeing defined and calculated pursuant to Section 1.8 of National Instrument 62-104 – Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids, as amended,restated, supplemented or replaced from time to time), or controls, directly or indirectly, Voting Shares representing 50% or more ofthe voting power of the total outstanding Voting Shares of the surviving, continuing or transferee Person or any parent thereof; and
(d)the adoption by the shareholders of the Issuer of a Plan of Liquidation.

For purposes of this definition, a Person shallnot be deemed to have beneficial ownership of securities subject to a stock or share purchase agreement, business combination, mergeror amalgamation agreement or similar agreement until the consummation of the transactions contemplated by such agreement.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a transaction willnot be deemed to involve a Change of Control under clause (b) above if (i) the Issuer becomes a direct or indirect wholly-owned Subsidiaryof a holding company and (ii) (A) the direct or indirect holders of the Voting Shares of such holding company immediately following thattransaction are substantially the same as the holders of the Issuer’s Voting Shares immediately prior to that transaction, or (B) immediatelyfollowing that transaction, the holders of the Issuer’s Voting Shares immediately prior to that transaction (or another holding companysatisfying the requirements of this sentence) are the beneficial owners, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the Voting Sharesof such holding company.

Change of Control Offer” hasthe meaning ascribed to such term in Section 8.12.

Change of Control Payment Date”has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 8.12.

Change of Control Purchase Price”has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 8.12.

Change of Control Triggering Event”means the occurrence of a Change of Control and a related Ratings Decline.

Common Shares” means with respectto any Person, any and all shares, interests or other participations in, and other equivalents (however designated and whether votingor non-voting) of such Person’s common shares whether or not outstanding on the Issue Date, and includes, without limitation, all seriesand classes of such common shares in the capital of such Person.

Compliance Certificate” meansa Certificate of the Issuer certifying that after reasonable investigation and inquiry the Issuer has complied with all covenants, conditionsor other requirements contained in this Indenture, the non-compliance of which would, with the giving of notice, lapse of time or otherwise,constitute an Event of Default hereunder, or, if such is not the case, setting forth with reasonable particulars the circ*mstances ofany failure to so comply and the steps taken or proposed to be taken to eliminate such circ*mstances and remedy such Event of Default,as the case may be.

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Consolidated” means, when usedwith respect to any financial term, financial covenant, financial ratio or financial statement, such financial term, financial covenant,financial ratio or financial statement calculated, prepared or determined, as applicable, for the Issuer on a consolidated basis in accordancewith GAAP consistently applied.

Consolidated Net Tangible Assets”means the total amount of assets of the Issuer on a consolidated basis after deducting therefrom: (a) all current liabilities (excludingany current liabilities which are by their terms extendible or renewable at the option of the obligor thereof to a time more than 12 monthsafter the time as of which the amount thereof is being computed); (b) all goodwill, trade names, trademarks, patents, unamortized debtdiscounts, and expenses and other similar intangibles; and (c) appropriate adjustments on account of minority interests of other personsholding Equity Interests of the Subsidiaries; in each case, as shown on the most recent annual audited or quarterly unaudited consolidatedbalance sheet of the Issuer computed in accordance with GAAP.

Corporate Trust Office” meansthe corporate trust office of the Trustee in the Province of Alberta at which, at any particular time, its corporate trust business relatedto this Indenture shall be administered, which office, at the date hereof, is located at 800, 324 – 8th Avenue SW, Calgary,Alberta, Canada T2P 2Z2.

Counsel” means a barrister orsolicitor or firm of barristers and solicitors (who may be counsel for the Issuer) retained by the Trustee or retained by the Issuer andacceptable to the Trustee, acting reasonably.

Credit Agreement” means thethird amended and restated revolving credit agreement made as of October 25, 2019 between the Issuer, as borrower, the “Agent”and the “Lenders” (each such term as defined thereunder), as such agreement may be amended, amended and restated, supplemented,replaced or otherwise modified from time to time, including any agreement or indenture exchanging, extending the maturity of, refinancing,renewing, replacing, substituting or otherwise restructuring all or any portion of the Indebtedness under such agreement or any successoror replacement agreement, regardless as to when any such agreement is entered into (including increasing the amount of available borrowingsthereunder or adding or removing Subsidiaries as borrowers or guarantors thereunder).

DBRS” means Morningstar DBRS,a division of DBRS Inc., its affiliates and any successors thereto.

Debt Account” means an accountor accounts established by the Issuer (and maintained by and subject to the control of the Trustee) for a Series pursuant to and in accordancewith this Indenture.

Default” means (a) any Eventof Default or (b) any event, act or condition that, after notice or the passage of time or both, would be an Event of Default.

Depository” means, with respectto the Notes issuable or issued in the form of one or more Global Notes, the Person designated as depository by the Issuer pursuant tothis Indenture until a successor depository shall have become such pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Indenture, and thereafter“Depository” shall mean each Person who is then a depository under this Indenture.

Environmental Laws” means alllaws relating in any way to the environment, preservation or reclamation of natural resources, the generation, use, handling, collection,treatment, storage, transportation, recovery, recycling, release, threatened release or disposal of any hazardous material, or healthand safety matters.

Equity Interests” of anyPerson means (a) any and all shares or other equity interests (including Common Shares, preferred shares, limited liability companyinterests, trust units and partnership interests or units) in such Person, and (b) all rights to purchase, warrants or options(whether or not currently exercisable), participations or other equivalents of or interests in (however designated) such shares orother interests in such Person, but excluding from all of the foregoing any debt securities convertible into Equity Interests,regardless of whether such debt securities include any right of participation with Equity Interests.

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Event of Default” means anyof the events or circ*mstances specified in Section 8.1.

Exchange Act” means the SecuritiesExchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder.

Extraordinary Resolution” hasthe meaning ascribed to such term in Section 11.13.

Fair Market Value” means (a)with respect to any asset or group of assets (other than a marketable security) at any date, the value of the consideration obtainablein a sale of such asset at such date assuming a sale by a willing seller to a willing purchaser dealing at arm’s length and arranged inan orderly manner over a reasonable period of time having regard to the nature and characteristics of such asset, or, if such asset shallhave been the subject of a relatively contemporaneous appraisal by an independent third party appraiser, the basic assumptions underlyingwhich have not materially changed since its date, the value set out in such appraisal, and (b) with respect to any marketable securityat any date, the closing sale price of such marketable security on the Business Day next preceding such date, as appearing in any publishedlist of a securities exchange or, if there is no such closing sale price of such marketable security, the final price for the purchaseof such marketable security at face value quoted on such Business Day by a financial institution of recognized standing which regularlydeals in securities of such type as evidenced by an appraisal from such institution.

Fiscal Quarter” means any fiscalquarter of the Issuer.

Fiscal Year” means any fiscalyear of the Issuer.

Fitch” means Fitch Ratings Inc.,its affiliates and any successors thereto.

Fraudulent Transfer Law” meansany applicable U.S. bankruptcy or insolvency law or any applicable U.S. state fraudulent transfer or conveyance law.

GAAP” means generally acceptedaccounting principles, consistently applied, which are in effect in Canada from time to time and applicable to the Issuer, including IFRS.

Global Note” or “GlobalNotes” means a Note or Notes representing the aggregate principal amount of a Series of Notes held by or on behalf of the Depository.

Governmental Authority” meansthe Government of Canada, any other nation or any political subdivision thereof, whether provincial, state, territorial or local, andany agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank, fiscal or monetary authority or other authority regulatingfinancial institutions, and any other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powersor functions of or pertaining to government.

guarantee” means adirect or indirect guarantee by any Person of any Indebtedness of any other Person or any obligation or undertaking, direct orindirect, contingent or otherwise, of any Person (a) to purchase or pay (or advance or supply funds for the purchase or payment of)Indebtedness of any other Person (whether arising by virtue of partnership arrangements, or by agreements to keep-well, to purchaseassets, goods, securities or services (unless such purchase arrangements are on arm’s-length terms and are entered into in theordinary course of business), to take-or-pay, or to maintain financial statement conditions or otherwise); or (b) entered into forpurposes of assuring in any other manner the obligee of such Indebtedness of the payment thereof or to protect such obligee againstloss in respect thereof (in whole or in part); “guarantee”, when used as a verb, and“guaranteed” have correlative meanings.

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Guarantee” means, individually,any guarantee of payment of the Notes provided by a Guarantor pursuant to the terms of this Indenture and any supplemental indenture hereto,and, collectively, all such guarantees.

Guarantor” means each InitialGuarantor and each other Person that is required to become a Guarantor pursuant to Section 6.3, in each case, until such Person is releasedfrom its Guarantee in accordance with the terms of this Indenture.

Hedging Obligations” of anyPerson means the obligations of such Person under swap, cap, collar, option, forward purchase or similar agreements or arrangements intendedto manage exposure to interest rates or currency exchange rates or commodity prices (including, without limitation, for purposes of thisdefinition, rates for electrical power used in the ordinary course of business), either generally or under specific contingencies.

Hydrocarbon Properties” meansrights and interests in Hydrocarbons, produced Hydrocarbons or the proceeds from the sale of Hydrocarbons or any of them and includesall profits à prendre, leasehold interests, working interests, royalty interests, lands, geological horizons and reserves pertainingthereto; all plants, facilities, wells, pipelines, transmission and processing facilities and equipment used or useful in connection withany and all developments and operations in connection therewith; and all agreements and documents in any way affecting or pertaining tothose rights and interests.

Hydrocarbons” means any petroleum,crude oil, crude bitumen or products derived therefrom, synthetic crude oil, oil sands, bitumenous sands, natural gas, natural gas liquids,condensates, other liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons and any and all products and substances, whether liquid, solid or gaseous and whetherhydrocarbons or not, derived therefrom or produced or producible in association therewith or derived from any of the foregoing, including,but not limited to, hydrogen sulphides, sulphur, sulphur compounds and co*ke.

IFRS” means International FinancialReporting Standards including International Accounting Standards and Interpretations together with their accompanying documents whichare set by the International Accounting Standards Board, the independent standard setting body of the International Financial ReportingStandards Foundation.

incur” means, with respect toany Indebtedness or Obligation, incur, create, issue, assume, guarantee or otherwise become directly or indirectly liable, contingentlyor otherwise, with respect to such Indebtedness or Obligation; provided that (a) the Indebtedness of a Person existing at the time suchPerson became a Guarantor shall be deemed to have been incurred by such Guarantor at the time it becomes a Guarantor and (b) neither theaccrual of interest nor the accretion of original issue discount or the accretion or accumulation of dividends on any Equity Interestsshall be deemed to be an incurrence of Indebtedness.

Indebtedness” of any Personat any date means, without duplication:

(a)all liabilities, contingent or otherwise, of such Person for borrowed money (whether or not the recourseof the lender is to the whole of the assets of such Person or only to a portion thereof);
(b)all obligations of such Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, banker’s acceptances, notes, tender chequesor other similar instruments;

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(c)all reimbursem*nt obligations of such Person in respect of drawings under letters of credit, letters ofguarantee and similar credit transactions that have not been reimbursed within three Business Days of the related drawing;
(d)all obligations of such Person to pay the deferred and unpaid purchase price of property or services,except deferred compensation, trade payables and accrued expenses incurred by such Person in the ordinary course of business in connectionwith obtaining goods, materials or services and not overdue by more than 180 days unless subject to a bona fide dispute;
(e)all Capitalized Lease Obligations of such Person;
(f)all Indebtedness of others secured by a Lien on any asset of such Person, whether or not such Indebtednessis assumed by such Person;
(g)all Indebtedness of others guaranteed by such Person to the extent of such guarantee; provided that Indebtednessof the Issuer or its Subsidiaries that is guaranteed by the Issuer or its Subsidiaries shall only be counted once in the calculation ofthe amount of Indebtedness of the Issuer and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis;
(h)to the extent not otherwise included in this definition, Hedging Obligations of such Person to the extentthat such Hedging Obligations are entered into for speculative purposes, it being understood that Hedging Obligations of such Person thatare not entered into for speculative purposes shall not constitute “Indebtedness”; and
(i)all obligations of such Person under conditional sale or other title retention agreements relating toassets purchased by such Person, but excluding a title retention agreement to the extent it would have been classified as an operatinglease pursuant to GAAP as in effect on December 31, 2018.

The amount of any Indebtedness which is incurredat a discount to the principal amount at maturity thereof as of any date shall be deemed to have been incurred at the accreted value thereofas of such date. The amount of Indebtedness of any Person at any date shall be the outstanding balance at such date of all unconditionalobligations as described above, the maximum liability of such Person for any such contingent obligations at such date and, in the caseof Indebtedness under clause (f) where there is no recourse, by contract or operation of law, with respect to the payment of such Indebtednessto any other property or assets of such Person or any of its Subsidiaries, the lesser of (i) the Fair Market Value of any asset subjectto a Lien securing the Indebtedness of others on the date that the Lien attaches and (ii) the amount of the Indebtedness secured by suchLien.

Initial Guarantors” means theSubsidiaries of the Issuer named on Schedule “B” hereto.

Interest Payment Date” means,for each Series of interest-bearing Notes, a date on which interest is due and payable in accordance with the terms pertaining to suchSeries.

Internal Procedures” means inrespect of the making of any one or more entries to, changes in or deletions of any one or more entries in the Register at any time (includingwithout limitation, registration of original issuance, exchange or transfer of ownership), the Trustee’s applicable internal operatingprocedures customary at such time for the entry, change or deletion made to be complete under the operating procedures followed at thetime by the Trustee.

Investment Grade Rating” shallmean a rating equal to or higher than BBB (low) (or the equivalent) by DBRS or the equivalent investment grade credit rating from anyother Specified Rating Agency.

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Issue Date” means the date onwhich Notes are originally issued under this Indenture.

Issuer” means Veren Inc., acorporation existing under the laws of the Province of Alberta, and any successor Person resulting from any transaction permitted by Section10.1(a).

Issuer Board” means the Boardof Directors of the Issuer or, whenever duly empowered by a resolution of the directors of the Issuer, a committee of the Board of Directorsof the Issuer, and reference to action by the Issuer Board means action by the Board of Directors of the Issuer or action by any suchcommittee, in each case, on behalf of the Issuer. Following a transaction permitted by Section 10.1, the term “Issuer Board”shall be deemed to include a Board of Directors of a Successor of the Issuer.

Lien” means, with respect toany asset, any mortgage, deed of trust, lien (statutory or other), pledge, lease, easem*nt, restriction, covenant, charge, security interestor other encumbrance of any kind or nature in respect of such asset, whether or not filed, recorded or otherwise perfected under applicablelaw, including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, but excluding, for certainty, deemed security interests arisingunder Section 1(1)(tt)(ii) of the Personal Property Security Act (Alberta) or similar legislation with respect to transfers ofaccounts, consignments of goods and leases with a term of more than one year that are not capital leases (as determined under GAAP asin effect on December 31, 2018) and do not secure performance of a payment or other obligation.

Maturity Date” means with respectto any Note, the date on which the principal of such Note becomes due and payable as therein or herein provided, whether at the StatedMaturity or by declaration of acceleration, call for redemption or otherwise.

Moody’s” shall mean Moody’sRatings, a division of Moody’s Investor Service, Inc., its affiliates and any successors thereto.

Noteholders” or “holders”means any registered holder, from time to time, of the Notes.

Noteholders’ Request” means,in respect of a particular Series, an instrument signed in one or more counterparts by Noteholders holding not less than 25% of the aggregateprincipal amount of the then outstanding Notes of such Series or, in respect of all Notes, an instrument signed in one or more counterpartsby Noteholders holding not less than 25% of the aggregate principal amount of all then outstanding Notes, in each case requesting or directingthe Trustee to take or refrain from taking the action or proceeding specified therein.

Notes” means unsecured notesof the Issuer issued pursuant to this Indenture and, for greater certainty, includes any Additional Notes.

Obligation” means any principal,interest, premium, penalties, fees, indemnification, reimbursem*nts, costs, expenses, damages and other amounts and liabilities payableunder the documentation governing any Indebtedness.

Officer” means any of the followingofficers of the Issuer or any Guarantor: the Chief Executive Officer and/or President, the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief FinancialOfficer, a Senior Vice President, the General Counsel or the Corporate Secretary.

Officers’ Certificate” meansa certificate signed by two Officers.

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Operating Lease Obligations”of any Person means the obligations of such Person to pay rent or other amounts under any lease of (or other arrangement conveying theright to use) real or personal property, or a combination thereof, which obligations are not Capitalized Lease Obligations.

Opinion of Counsel” means awritten opinion from legal counsel acceptable to the Trustee, acting reasonably; provided that the counsel may be an employee of or counselto the Issuer or the Trustee.

Ordinary Resolution” has themeaning ascribed to such term in Section 11.12.

Participant” means a personrecognized by the Depository as a participant in the book entry only system administered by such Depository.

Paying Agent” means a Personauthorized by the Issuer to pay the principal, Premium or interest payable in respect of any Notes on behalf of the Issuer, and may includethe Issuer and the Trustee.

Payment Default” has the meaningascribed to such term in Section 8.1(f).

Permitted Liens” means the followingtypes of Liens:

(a)Purchase Money Liens securing Indebtedness, and Liens to secure Capitalized Lease Obligations, so longas the principal amount of such Indebtedness and Capitalized Lease Obligations, together with Indebtedness secured by Liens pursuant toclause (p) and clause (q) of this definition, do not exceed in the aggregate the Secured Debt Basket Cap;
(b)Liens for taxes, assessments or governmental charges or levies not yet due and payable or delinquent orthat are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, provided that adequate reserves with respect thereto are maintainedon the books of the Issuer or the Guarantors, as the case may be, in accordance with GAAP;
(c)carrier’s, warehousem*n’s, mechanics’, materialmen’s, repairmen’s, construction and other similar Liensarising by operation of applicable law, arising in the ordinary course of business and securing amounts (i) which are not overdue or delinquentfor a period of more than 30 days, or (ii) which are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings and, during such periodduring which amounts are being so contested, such Liens shall not be executed on or enforced against any of the assets of any of the Issueror any Guarantor, provided that the Issuer or such Guarantor shall have set aside on its books reserves deemed adequate therefor and notresulting in qualification by auditors;
(d)undetermined or inchoate Liens arising under statutory provisions (including, without limitation, statutoryLiens incurred, or pledges or deposits made, under worker’s compensation, pension, employment insurance and other social security legislation),which (i) have not at the time been filed or registered in accordance with applicable law, or (ii) written notice has not been duly givenin accordance with applicable law and, in each case, relate to obligations not due or delinquent and in respect of which no steps or proceedingsto enforce such Liens have been initiated;
(e)servitudes, easem*nts, rights-of-way, restrictions and other similar Liens on real property imposed byapplicable law or incurred in the ordinary course of business, and Liens consisting of zoning or building restrictions, easem*nts, licenses,restrictions on the use of property or minor imperfections in title thereto which, in each case in the aggregate, are not material, andwhich do not in any case materially detract from the value of the property subject thereto or interfere with the ordinary conduct of thebusiness of the Issuer or any Guarantor;

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(f)Liens of or resulting from any judgment or award, the time for the appeal or petition for rehearing ofwhich shall not have expired, or in respect of which the Issuer or any Guarantor are prosecuting an appeal or proceeding for review ingood faith and by appropriate proceedings and in respect of which a stay of execution pending such appeal or proceeding for review shallhave been secured; provided that the outcome of such appeal or proceeding involves no material risk of loss of any material partof the property of the Issuer and the Guarantors taken together;
(g)the rights reserved to or vested in Governmental Authorities by statutory provisions or by the terms ofleases, licenses, franchises, grants or permits, which affect any land, to terminate the leases, licenses, franchises, grants or permitsor to require annual or other periodic payments as a condition of the continuance thereof;
(h)Liens in favour of public utilities, municipalities, Governmental Authorities or other public authoritieswhen required by such public utility, municipality, Governmental Authority or other public authority in connection with the supply ofservices or utilities to the Issuer or any of Guarantor; provided that such Lien does not, either alone or in the aggregate, materiallyimpair the conduct of the business of the Issuer or any Guarantor;
(i)pledges, bonds, surety bonds, guarantees or deposits to secure performance of (i) bids, tenders, contracts(other than contracts for the payment of money), together with any Lien in favour of a surety over the underlying contract under whichsuch performance is owed; or (ii) leases of real property, in each case to which the Issuer or any Guarantor is a party;
(j)statutory Liens incurred in favour of a Governmental Authority to secure the performance of obligationsof the Issuer or any Guarantor under Environmental Laws to which any assets of the Issuer or any such Guarantor are subject;
(k)Liens existing on any property or asset prior to the acquisition thereof by the Issuer or any Guarantoror existing on any property or asset of any Person that becomes a Guarantor or that is amalgamated, consolidated or merged into the Issuerafter the date hereof prior to the time such Person becomes a Guarantor or is so amalgamated, consolidated or merged into the Issuer,as the case may be, provided that (i) such Lien is not created in contemplation of or in connection with such acquisition or such Personbecoming a Guarantor or being amalgamated, consolidated or merged into the Issuer, as the case may be, (ii) such Lien shall not applyto any other property or assets of the Guarantor or the Issuer, and (iii) such Lien shall secure only those obligations which it secureson the date of such acquisition or the date such Person becomes a Guarantor or is so amalgamated, consolidated or merged into the Issuer,as the case may be;
(l)to the extent a Lien is constituted or created thereby, customary rights of set-off or combination ofaccounts in favour of a financial institution with respect to deposits maintained by it;
(m)Liens on advance cash payments made by customers for the acquisition of goods and/or services from orthrough the Issuer or any Guarantor to secure third-party financing to such customers of such acquisitions;
(n)Liens on insurance policies of the Issuer or any Guarantor and the proceeds thereof securing the financingof the premiums with respect to such insurance policies;
(o)reservations in any original grants from the Crown of any land or interest therein, statutory exceptionsto title and reservations of mineral rights (including coal, oil and natural gas) in any grants from the Crown or from any other predecessorsin title;

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(p)Liens on accounts receivable and contracts and instruments related thereto arising solely in connectionwith the sale of such accounts receivable and, to the extent constituting Indebtedness of the Issuer or any Guarantor, so long as theaggregate principal amount of (i) all Indebtedness secured by Liens pursuant to this clause and (ii) Indebtedness and Capitalized LeaseObligations secured by Liens pursuant to clause (a) and clause (q) of this definition do not exceed in the aggregate the Secured DebtBasket Cap;
(q)Liens securing other Indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed an amount equal to (i)the Secured Debt Basket Cap less (ii) the aggregate principal amount of (A) all Indebtedness secured by Liens pursuant to this clauseand (B) Indebtedness and Capitalized Lease Obligations secured by Liens pursuant to clause (a) and clause (p) of this definition;
(r)Liens on the Hydrocarbon Properties (including interests in Hydrocarbons in place and equipment and facilities)or on the production of Hydrocarbons therefrom or allocable thereto or the proceeds from the sale of such Hydrocarbons, which is incurredor created in the ordinary course of business and in accordance with sound industry practice in respect of the exploration, developmentor operation of such Hydrocarbon Properties as security in favour of any other Person conducting or participating in the development oroperation of such Hydrocarbon Properties for the Issuer or any Guarantor, for the share of the costs and expenses of the Issuer or suchGuarantor of such exploration, development or operation which are not due or delinquent at that time or if due or delinquent which theIssuer or such Guarantor is contesting in good faith;
(s)Liens on Hydrocarbons or the proceeds of sale of such Hydrocarbons arising in the ordinary course of theoil and gas business pursuant to a processing or transmission arrangement securing the payment of the fees, costs and expenses of theprocessing or transmission (as the case may be) of such Hydrocarbons under such processing or transmission arrangement, but only insofaras such Liens relate to obligations which are not due or delinquent at that time or if due or delinquent which the Issuer or any Guarantoris contesting in good faith;
(t)to the extent a Lien is constituted or created thereby, a pooling or unitization of Hydrocarbon Propertiesin the ordinary course of business which, in the reasonable judgment of the Issuer, is necessary or advisable to facilitate the orderlyexploration, development or operation of such Hydrocarbon Properties;
(u)Liens for penalties arising under non-participation provisions of operating agreements in respect of theIssuer’s or a Guarantor’s oil and gas properties, provided that either (i) such Liens do not materially detract from the valueof any material part of the property of the Issuer or such Guarantor or (ii) such Liens result from an election made by the Issuer orthe Guarantor not to participate in a drilling or other operation on any such oil and gas properties, and such election not to participatehas been made in accordance with the terms of the applicable operating agreement;
(v)any right of first refusal or requirement to obtain consent of a third party to a disposition createdin the ordinary course of the oil and gas business to the extent that it is not in default at the time of its creation;
(w)lessors’ royalties, overriding royalty interests, freehold royalties, gross royalty certificates, netcarried interests and other similar interests, in each case affecting the Issuer’s or a Guarantor’s oil and gas properties and enteredinto in the ordinary course of business and in accordance with good industry practice;

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(x)Liens which encumber or charge the assets of a Guarantor and which are in favour of the Issuer or anotherGuarantor;
(y)Liens incurred in the ordinary course of the oil and gas business in respect of take or pay obligationsunder Hydrocarbon sales contracts, provided such Liens relate only to the right to take Hydrocarbons without payment therefor;
(z)any lease or sublease of substances other than Hydrocarbons, provided that such lease or subleasedoes not materially interfere with the enjoyment of any material reserves;
(aa)a farmout or overriding royalty interest created in respect of the Issuer’s Hydrocarbon Properties thatis granted or entered into with arm’s length third parties, in the ordinary course of business and, in the judgment of the Issuer, actingreasonably, is necessary or advisable to grant or enter into in order to facilitate the orderly exploration or development of such HydrocarbonProperties; and
(bb)any extension, renewal or replacement of any of the foregoing;

provided, however, that the Liens permittedhereunder shall not be extended to cover any additional Indebtedness of the Issuer or any Guarantor or their property (other than a substitutionof like property), except Liens in respect of Capitalized Lease Obligations and Purchase Money Liens as permitted by clause (a) of thisdefinition. For the avoidance of doubt, the interest of a lessor in property subject to a lease under which Operating Lease Obligationsarise shall not constitute a Lien.

Person” or “person”means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, unlimited liability company, company, trust, trustee, association, jointventure entity, partnership, unincorporated organization, Governmental Authority or other entity; and pronouns have a similarly extendedmeaning.

Plan of Liquidation” with respectto any Person, means a plan that provides for, contemplates or the effectuation of which is preceded or accompanied by (whether or notsubstantially contemporaneously, in phases or otherwise): (a) the sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantiallyall of the properties, interests or assets of such Person other than as an entirety or substantially as an entirety; and (b) the distributionof all or substantially all of the proceeds of such sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the remainingproperties, interests or assets of such Person to holders of Equity Interests of such Person.

Premium” means (a) at any time,if Section 5.1 applies, the excess of the optional redemption price of the Notes subject to such optional redemption set forth in theSupplemental Indenture or Terms Schedule authorizing or providing for the issue thereof over the principal amount of such Notes and (b)if Section 8.12 applies, 1% of the principal amount of the Notes subject to such purchase.

Purchase Money Lien” means aLien taken or reserved in personal property to secure payment of all or part of its purchase price (or to secure financing to fund suchpurchase price), provided that such Lien (a) secures an amount not exceeding the lesser of (i) the purchase price of such personal propertyand (ii) the Fair Market Value of such personal property at the time such Lien is taken or reserved, (b) extends only to such personalproperty and its proceeds, and (c) is granted prior to or within 30 days after the purchase of such personal property.

Ratings Decline” meansthe rating on the Notes is lowered to below an Investment Grade Rating by more than half of the Specified Rating Agencies if thereare three or more Specified Rating Agencies or all of the Specified Rating Agencies if there are fewer than three Specified RatingAgencies (the “Required Threshold”) on any day within the 60-day period (which 60-day period will be extended solong as the rating of the Notes is under publicly announced consideration for a possible downgrade by such number of the SpecifiedRating Agencies which, together with Specified Rating Agencies which have already lowered their ratings on the Notes as aforesaid,would constitute the Required Threshold, but only to the extent that, and for so long as, a Change of Control Triggering Event wouldresult if such downgrade were to occur) after the earlier of (a) the occurrence of a Change of Control, and (b) public notice of theoccurrence of a Change of Control or of the Issuer’s intention or agreement to effect a Change of Control.

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Record Date” means, in respectof a Series of Notes, with respect to any Interest Payment Date, the close of business on the day which is five Business Days before suchInterest Payment Date.

Redemption Date” has the meaningascribed to such term in Section 5.3.

Redemption Price” means withrespect to a Note to be redeemed, unless otherwise provided in a Terms Schedule or Supplemental Indenture in respect of a particular Seriesof Notes, the principal amount of the Notes being redeemed together with interest on the principal amount of such Notes so redeemed accruedand unpaid to, but excluding, the Redemption Date and payable on the Redemption Date fixed for such Notes, if any.

Redemption Price Calculation Date”means the date on which the Redemption Price is to be calculated for Notes that do not have a fixed Redemption Price, which date shallbe specified in the applicable Terms Schedule or Supplemental Indenture in respect of each Series of Notes.

Register” means a register forthe registration of Notes which the Trustee or a Registrar is required or permitted to maintain pursuant to Section 3.1.

Registrar” means the Trusteeor a Person other than the Trustee designated by the Issuer to keep a Register.

S&P” means S&P GlobalRatings, a division of S&P Global Inc., its affiliates and any successors thereto.

SEC” has the meaning ascribedthereto in Section 7.5.

Secured Debt Basket Cap” means,at any time, an amount equal to 10.0% of the Consolidated Net Tangible Assets as at the end of the most recent Fiscal Quarter for whichfinancial statements were required to have been delivered in accordance with this Indenture.

Securities” means any stock,shares, units, instalment receipts, voting trust certificates, bonds, debentures, notes, other evidences of indebtedness, or other documentsor instruments commonly known as securities or any certificates of interest, shares or participation in temporary or interim certificatesfor, receipts for, guarantees of, or warrants, options or rights to subscribe for, purchase or acquire any of the foregoing.

SEDAR+” means the System forElectronic Data Analysis and Retrieval + established under National Instrument 13-103 – System for Electronic Document Analysisand Retrieval + (SEDAR+).

Series” means a series of Noteswhich, unless otherwise specified in a Supplemental Indenture or a Terms Schedule providing for the issuance of such series of Notes,consists of those Notes which have identical terms, regardless of whether such Notes are designated as a series or were or are to be issuedat the same time.

Shareholders’ Equity” means,at any time, the shareholders’ equity of the Issuer, determined on a Consolidated basis as at such time.

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Specified Rating Agency” shallmean each of DBRS, Fitch, Moody’s and S&P as long as, in each case, it has not ceased to rate the Notes or failed to make a ratingof the Notes publicly available for reasons outside of the Issuer’s control; provided that if one or more of Moody’s, S&P, DBRS orFitch ceases to rate the Notes or fails to make a rating of the Notes publicly available for reasons outside of the Issuer’s control,the Issuer may select any other “designated rating organization” within the meaning of National Instrument 41-101 –General Prospectus Requirements as a replacement agency for such one or more of them, as the case may be.

Stated Maturity” means, withrespect to any Indebtedness, the date specified in the agreement or instrument governing or certificate relating to such Indebtednessas the fixed date on which the final payment of principal of such Indebtedness is due and payable, but shall not include any contingentobligations to repay, redeem or repurchase any such principal prior to the date originally scheduled for the payment thereof.

Subsidiary” means, with respectto any Person:

(a)any corporation, limited liability company, association, trust or other business entity of which morethan 50% of the total voting power of the Equity Interests entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency and after givingeffect to any voting agreement or shareholders’ agreement that effectively transfers voting power) to vote in the election of the Boardof Directors thereof is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiariesof such Person (or a combination thereof); and
(b)any partnership or limited liability company of which (i) more than 50% of the capital accounts, distributionrights, total equity and voting interests or general and limited partnership interests or units, as applicable, are owned or controlled,directly or indirectly, by that Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person (or a combination thereof), whether inthe form of membership, general, special or limited partnership interests, units or otherwise, and (ii) that Person or any Subsidiaryof that Person is a controlling general partner or otherwise controls such entity.

Unless otherwise specified, “Subsidiary”refers to a Subsidiary of the Issuer.

Successor” has the meaning ascribedto such term in Section 10.1.

Supplemental Indenture” meansan indenture supplemental to this Indenture pursuant to which, among other things, Notes may be authorized for issue or this Indenturemay be amended.

Tax Act” has the meaning ascribedto such term in Section 2.16.

Term Sheet” means any term sheetor offering document used by the Issuer in respect of the offering of the Notes.

Terms Schedule” means a schedulesetting out the terms and conditions that are applicable to the Notes or Additional Notes specified therein.

Threshold Amount” means an amountequal to the greater of (a) 4% of Shareholders’ Equity, and (b) $100,000,000.

Trustee” means ComputershareTrust Company of Canada, or its successor or successors for the time being as trustee hereunder.

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United States” or “U.S.”means the United States of America, its territories and possessions, any state of the United States of America and the District of Columbia.

Voting Shares” with respectto any Person, means securities of any class of Equity Interests of such Person entitling the holders thereof (whether at all times oronly so long as no senior class of shares or other relevant Equity Interest has voting power by reason of any contingency) to vote inthe election of members of the Board of Directors of such Person.

1.2Meaning of outstandingfor Certain Purposes

Every Note certified and deliveredby the Trustee hereunder shall be deemed to be outstanding until it is cancelled or delivered to the Trustee for cancellation or moneyfor the payment or redemption thereof has been set aside pursuant to Sections 2.9 or 5.5 or Article9, provided that:

(a)if a new Note has been issued in substitution for a Note that has been mutilated, lost, stolen or destroyed,only one of such Notes shall be counted for the purpose of determining the aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding;
(b)Notes that have been partially redeemed, purchased or converted shall be deemed to be outstanding onlyto the extent of the unredeemed, unpurchased or unconverted part of the principal amount thereof; and
(c)for the purpose of any provision of this Indenture entitling holders of outstanding Notes to vote, signconsents, requisitions or other instruments or take any other action under this Indenture or to constitute a quorum at any meeting ofNoteholders, Notes beneficially owned directly or indirectly by the Issuer or any Affiliate of the Issuer shall be disregarded; providedthat
(i)for the purpose of determining whether (A) the Trustee shall be protected in relying on any such vote,consent, requisition or other instrument or action or (B) the Noteholders present or represented by proxy at any meeting of Noteholdersconstitute a quorum, only the Notes which the Trustee knows are so owned shall be so disregarded; and
(ii)Notes so owned that have been pledged in good faith other than to the Issuer or an Affiliate of the Issuershall not be disregarded if the pledgee shall establish to the satisfaction of the Trustee, acting reasonably, the pledgee’s right tovote, sign consents, requisitions or other instruments or take such other actions free from the control of the Issuer or any Affiliateof the Issuer.
1.3Interpretation Not Affected by Headings

The division of this Indentureinto Articles, Sections and clauses, the provision of a table of contents and the insertion of headings are for convenience of referenceonly and shall not affect the construction or interpretation hereof.

1.4Extended Meanings

In this Indenture,unless otherwise expressly provided herein or unless the context otherwise requires, words importing the singular number include theplural and vice versa; words importing gender include the masculine, feminine and neuter genders; references to“Indenture”, “this Indenture”, “hereto”, “herein”,“hereof”, “hereby”, “hereunder” and similar expressions refer to this trustindenture, and not to any particular Article, Section, clause or other portion hereof, and include all Schedules and amendmentshereto, modifications or restatements hereof, and any and every Supplemental Indenture and Terms Schedule; and the expressions“Article”, “Section”, “clause”, “Schedule”, and“Exhibit” followed by a number, letter or combination of numbers and letter refer to the specified Article,Section or clause of or Schedule to this Indenture.

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1.5Day Not a Business Day

Except as otherwise providedherein, if any day on which an amount is to be determined, any period of time would begin or end, any calculation is to be made or anyaction is to be taken hereunder at a particular location is not a Business Day, then such amount shall be determined, such period of timeshall begin or end, such calculation shall be made or such action shall be taken at or before the requisite time on the next succeedingday that is a Business Day at such location.

1.6Currency

Except as otherwise providedherein, all references in this Indenture to “Canadian dollars” “dollars” and “$” areto lawful money of Canada.

1.7Conversion of Currency
(a)If for the purposes of obtaining judgment in any court it is necessary to convert a sum due under theIndenture to the holder from another currency to Canadian dollars, the Issuer and each Guarantor has agreed, and each holder by holdingsuch Note will be deemed to have agreed, to the fullest extent that the Issuer, each Guarantor and they may effectively do so, that therate of exchange used shall be that at which, in accordance with normal banking procedures, such holder could purchase Canadian dollarswith such other currency in Toronto, Ontario on the Business Day preceding the day on which final judgment is given.
(b)The Issuer’s and the Guarantors’ obligations to any holder will, notwithstanding any judgment in a currency(the “judgment currency”) other than Canadian dollars, be discharged only to the extent that on the Business Day followingreceipt by such holder or the Trustee, as the case may be, of any amount in such judgment currency, such holder may, in accordance withnormal banking procedures, purchase Canadian dollars with the judgment currency. If the amount of the Canadian dollars so purchased isless than the amount originally required to be paid to such holder or the Trustee in the judgment currency (as determined in the mannerset forth in Section 1.7(a)), as the case may be, each of the Issuer and the Guarantors, jointly and severally, agrees, as a separateobligation and notwithstanding any such judgment, to indemnify the holder and the Trustee, as the case may be, against any such loss ordeficiency. If the amount of the Canadian dollars so purchased is more than the amount originally required to be paid to such holder orthe Trustee, as the case may be, such holder or the Trustee, as the case may be, will pay the Issuer or the applicable Guarantor suchexcess; provided that such holder or the Trustee, as the case may be, shall not have any obligation to pay any such excess as long asa Default under the Notes or the Indenture has occurred and is continuing or if the Issuer or the Guarantors shall have failed to payany holder any amounts then due and payable under the Notes or the Indenture, in which case such excess may be applied by such holderor the Trustee to such obligations.
1.8Statutes

Each reference in this Indentureto a statute is deemed to be a reference to such statute as amended, re-enacted or replaced from time to time.

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1.9Invalidity of Provisions

Each provision in this Indentureor in a Note is distinct and severable and a declaration of invalidity or unenforceability of any such provision by a court of competentjurisdiction will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof or thereof.

1.10Applicable Law

This Indenture and the Notesshall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and the laws of Canada applicable in the Provinceof Alberta and shall be treated in all respects as Alberta contracts. Each party submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any Albertacourts sitting in Calgary in any action, application, reference or other proceeding arising out of or related to this Indenture and theNotes and agrees that all claims in respect of any such action, application, reference or other proceeding shall be heard and determinedin such Alberta courts. The parties hereto hereby waive any right they may have to require a trial by jury of any proceeding commencedin connection herewith.

1.11Language

In the event of any contradiction,discrepancy or difference between the English language version and the French or other language version of the text of a Note, the Englishlanguage version of the text shall govern. The parties hereto expressly request and require that this document be drawn up in English.Les parties aux présentes conviennent et exigent que cette entente et tous les documents qui s’y rattachment soient rédigésen anglais.

1.12Calculations

The Issuer shall be responsiblefor making all calculations called for hereunder. The Issuer shall make such calculations in good faith and, absent manifest error, theIssuer’s calculations shall be final and binding on Noteholders and the Trustee. The Issuer will provide a schedule of its calculationsto the Trustee and the Trustee shall be entitled to rely conclusively on the accuracy of such calculations without independent verification.

Article2
THE NOTES

2.1Limit of Issue

The aggregate principal amountof Notes which may be issued under this Indenture is unlimited, provided that Notes may be issued hereunder only upon the terms and subjectto the conditions herein contained.

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2.2Issuance in Series

The Notes may be issuedin one or more Series. The Notes of each Series shall be designated in such manner, shall bear such date or dates and mature on suchdate or dates, shall bear interest, if any, at such rate or rates accruing from and payable on such date or dates, may be issued atsuch times and in such denominations, may be redeemable before maturity in such manner and subject to payment of such Premium orwithout Premium, may be payable as to principal, interest and Premium at such place or places and in such currency or currencies,may be payable as to principal, interest and Premium in Securities of the Issuer or any other Person, may provide for such mandatoryredemption, sinking fund or other analogous prepayment obligations, may provide for the payment of a yield maintenance amount, maycontain such provisions for the exchange or transfer of Notes of different denominations and forms, may have attached thereto orissued therewith Securities entitling the holders to subscribe for, purchase or acquire Securities of the Issuer or any other Personupon such terms, may give the holders thereof the right to convert Notes into Securities of the Issuer or any other Person upon suchterms, may be defeasible at the option of the Issuer, and may contain such other provisions not inconsistent with this Indenture, asmay be determined by the Issuer at or prior to the time of issue of the Notes of such Series and set forth in a Terms Schedule or,to such extent as the Issuer deems appropriate, in a Supplemental Indenture pertaining to the Notes of such Series; provided that,the Notes of each Series shall have a Stated Maturity of not less than one year from the original issuance date of Notes of suchSeries. At the option of the Issuer, the maximum principal amount of Notes of any Series may be limited, such limitation to beexpressed in the Terms Schedule or Supplemental Indenture providing for the issuance of the Notes of such Series; provided that anysuch limitation may be increased at any time by the Issuer.

2.3Form of Notes
(a)The Notes of any Series may be of different denominations and forms and may contain such variations oftenor and effect, not inconsistent with this Indenture, as are incidental to such differences of denomination and form, including variationsin the provisions for the exchange of Notes of different denominations or forms and in the provisions for the registration or transferof Notes, and any Series of Notes may consist of Notes having different dates of issue, different dates of maturity, different rates ofinterest, different redemption prices, different sinking fund provisions, and partly of Notes carrying the benefit of a sinking fund andpartly of Notes with no sinking fund provided therefor.
(b)Subject to Section 2.3(a) and subject to any limitation as to the maximum principal amount of Notes ofany particular Series, any Note may be issued as part of any Series of Notes previously issued.
(c)All Notes shall be in the form specified by the Issuer in the Supplemental Indenture or Terms Schedulerelating to the issuance thereof and approved by the Trustee, whose approval shall be conclusively evidenced by its certification thereof.
(d)The Notes of any Series may be engraved, lithographed, printed, mimeographed or typewritten, or partlyin one form and partly in another, as the Issuer may determine, provided that if the Notes of any Series are issued in mimeographed ortypewritten form, the Issuer, on the demand of any registered holder thereof, shall make available within a reasonable time after suchdemand, without expense to such holder, engraved, lithographed or printed Notes in exchange therefor.
2.4Notes to Rank Equally

The Notes will be direct unsecuredobligations of the Issuer and will rank equal in right of payment with each other Series of Notes issued under this Indenture (regardlessof their Series or actual dates or terms of issue) and, subject to statutory preferred exceptions, with all other existing and futureIndebtedness of the Issuer that is not expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Notes, except as to sinking fund provisions applicableto different Series of Notes and other similar types of obligations of the Issuer.

2.5Book Entry Only Notes
(a)Except as otherwise provided in a Terms Schedule or Supplemental Indenture applicable to a Series of Notes,each Series of Notes shall be issued as Book Entry Only Notes represented by one or more Global Notes registered in the name of the Depositoryor its nominee. Each Global Note shall bear the legend set out in Schedule “A”(or such updated legend as may be specified by the Depository from time to time).

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(b)Beneficial owners of Book Entry Only Notes will have no right to receive definitive Notes until such time,if any, as:
(i)the Issuer determines that the Depository is no longer willing, able or qualified to discharge properlyits responsibilities as holder of Global Notes, and the Issuer is unable to locate a qualified successor;
(ii)the Depository notifies the Issuer that it is unwilling or unable to continue to act as depository inconnection with such Notes and the Issuer is unable to locate a qualified successor;
(iii)the Depository ceases to be a clearing agency or otherwise ceases to be eligible to be a depository andthe Issuer is unable to locate a qualified successor;
(iv)the Issuer elects, in respect of any Series of Notes, to terminate the book entry only registration ofsuch Notes through the Depository; or
(v)the Depository determines to transfer the Notes in accordance with Section 3.3(d);

following which definitive Notes in fullyregistered form shall be issued in exchange for such Global Note or Global Notes, registered in such names and in such denominations (indenominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof) as the Depository for such Global Note or Global Notes, pursuantto instructions from its direct or indirect Participants or otherwise, shall instruct the Trustee, provided that the aggregate principalamount of the definitive Notes shall be equal to the principal amount of the Global Note or Global Notes so exchanged.

(c)The Issuer, at its option, may at any time and from time to time require that any Global Note be issuedas an uncertificated Note. If the Issuer requires that any Global Note be issued as an uncertificated Note, the Issuer shall provide noticeof such uncertificated issuance to the Trustee and the Trustee, shall certify such uncertificated Global Note (whether upon original issuance,exchange, registration of transfer, partial payment, redemption or conversion or otherwise) by completing its Internal Procedures andthe Issuer shall thereupon be deemed to have duly and validly issued such uncertificated Global Note under this Indenture. Such certificationshall be conclusive evidence that such uncertificated Global Note has been duly issued hereunder and that the holder of such uncertificatedGlobal Note is entitled to the benefits of this Indenture. The Register shall be final and conclusive evidence as to all matters relatingto uncertificated Notes with respect to which this Indenture requires the Trustee to maintain records or accounts. The delivery of a confirmationof registration an uncertificated Global Note in the name of the Depository or its nominee by the Trustee to such Depository shall constitutedelivery of the uncertificated Global Note to the related Depository. The Trustee is authorized by the Issuer to provide further assurancesand reports required by the Depository in order to confirm the Depository’s registered holding of an uncertificated Global Note. No uncertificatedGlobal Note shall be considered issued and shall be obligatory or shall entitle the holder thereof to the benefits of this Indenture untilit has been certified by the Trustee and the particulars of the uncertificated Global Note have been entered on the Register. Such entryon the Register of the particulars of an uncertificated Global Note shall be conclusive evidence that such uncertificated Global Noteis a valid and binding obligation of the Issuerand that the holder is entitled to the benefits of this Indenture.

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2.6Signatures on Notes

All Notes shall be signed (eithermanually or by facsimile or other electronic signature howsoever delivered) on behalf of the Issuer by any two Officers. A facsimile orother electronic signature howsoever delivered on any Note shall for all purposes of this Indenture be deemed to be the signature of theindividual whose signature it purports to be and to have been signed at the time such facsimile or other electronic signature was reproduced,and each Note so signed shall be valid and binding upon the Issuer notwithstanding that any individual whose signature (either manualor facsimile or other electronic signature howsoever delivered) appears on a Note is not at the date of this Indenture or at the dateof the Note or at the date of the certification and delivery thereof an Officer.

2.7Certification

No Note shall be issued or,if issued, shall be obligatory or entitle the holder thereof to the benefit hereof until it has been certified by or on behalf of theTrustee. Such certificate on any Note shall be conclusive evidence that such Note has been duly issued hereunder and is a valid obligationof the Issuer.

The certificate of the Trusteesigned on any Note shall not be construed as a representation or warranty by the Trustee as to the validity of this Indenture or of suchNote or its issuance. The certificate of the Trustee on any Note shall, however, be a representation and warranty by the Trustee thatsuch Note has been duly certified by or on behalf of the Trustee pursuant to this Indenture.

2.8Concerning Interest
(a)Except as otherwise provided in a Terms Schedule or Supplemental Indenture applicable to a Series of Notes:
(i)every Note of a Series, whether issued originally or in exchange or in substitution for previously issuedNotes, shall bear interest from and including the later of:
(A)its date of issue; and
(B)the last Interest Payment Date to which interest shall have been paid or made available for payment onthe outstanding Notes of the same Series;
(ii)interest shall be payable semi-annually in arrears and in equal instalments to Noteholders on the RecordDate for each applicable Interest Payment Date;
(iii)interest payable for any period of less than six months shall be computed on the basis of a year of 365days; and
(iv)whenever interest is computed on the basis of a year (the “deemed year”) which containsfewer days than the actual number of days in the calendar year of calculation, such rate of interest shall be expressed as a yearly ratefor purposes of the Interest Act (Canada) by multiplying such rate of interest by the actual number of days in the calendar yearof calculation and dividing such product by the number of days in the deemed year.

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(b)Subject to accrual of any interest on unpaid interest from time to time, interest on each Note will ceaseto accrue from the earlier of the Maturity Date of such Note and, if such Note is called for redemption, the Redemption Date, unless,in each case, upon due presentation and surrender of such Note for payment on or after such Maturity Date or Redemption Date, as the casemay be, such payment is improperly withheld or refused by the Issuer.
(c)In this Indenture, or in the Notes, where there is reference, in any context, to the payment of interest,such reference is deemed to include the payment of interest on amounts in default to the extent that, in such context, such interest is,was or would be payable pursuant to this Indenture or the Note, and express reference to interest on amounts in default under this Indenturewill not be construed as excluding such interest in those provisions of this Indenture in which such reference is not made.
(d)Except as otherwise provided herein or in a Terms Schedule or Supplemental Indenture applicable to a Seriesof Notes, if the date for payment of any amount of principal, Premium or interest in respect of any Note is not a Business Day at theplace of payment, then payment will be made on the next Business Day at such place and the holder of such Note will not be entitled toany further interest or other payment in respect of the delay unless such date would fall in the following month, in which case such amountshall be determined or such action shall be taken at or before the requisite time on the prior day that is a Business Day at such location.
(e)Except as otherwise provided herein or in a Terms Schedule or Supplemental Indenture applicable to a Seriesof Notes, the Issuer shall pay the interest due upon the principal amount of each interest-bearing Note (except interest payable on maturityor redemption of a Note which, at the option of the Issuer, may be paid only upon presentation of such Note for payment) by forwardingor causing to be forwarded by prepaid ordinary mail (or in the event of mail service interruption, by such other means as the Trusteeand the Issuer determine to be appropriate) a cheque for such interest (less any tax required by law to be deducted or withheld) payableto the holder of such Note on the Record Date for each applicable Interest Payment Date at the address appearing on the Register unlessotherwise directed in writing by the holder or, in the case of registered joint holders, payable to all such joint holders and addressedto one of them at the last address appearing in the applicable Register and negotiable at par at each of the places at which interestupon such Note is payable. The forwarding of such cheque shall satisfy and discharge the liability for the interest on such Note to theextent of the sum represented thereby (plus the amount of any tax deducted or withheld) unless such cheque is not paid on presentationat any of the places at which such interest is payable. In the event of the non-receipt of such cheque by the applicable Noteholder orthe loss, theft or destruction thereof, the Issuer, upon being furnished with evidence of such non-receipt, loss, theft or destructionand an indemnity reasonably satisfactory to it, shall issue or cause to be issued to such Noteholder a replacement cheque for the amountof such cheque. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Issuer, at its option, may cause the amount payable in respect of interest to be paidto a Noteholder by wire transfer to an account maintained by such Noteholder or in any other manner acceptable to the Trustee.
(f)If payment of interest is made by cheque, such cheque shall be forwarded at least three Business Daysprior to the applicable Interest Payment Date, and if payment is made in any other manner, such payment shall be made in a manner wherebythe recipient receives credit for such payment on the applicable Interest Payment Date.
(g)If a Series of Notes or any portion thereof is represented by a Global Note, then all payments of intereston the Global Note shall be made by wire transfer to the Depository or its nominee for subsequent payment to Beneficial Holders of thatGlobal Note, unless the Issuer and the Depository otherwise agree. Such funds as are required for the payment of interest (less any taxrequired by law to be deducted or withheld) on theGlobal Note to the Depository shall be deposited by the Issuer with the Trustee by wire transfer on or before 10:00 a.m. (Toronto Time)on the Business Day prior to the Interest Payment Date. The Trustee shall use the funds deposited by the Issuer with the Trustee to payto the Depository on the Interest Payment Date the interest on the Global Note then due. The deposit of funds by the Issuer with the Trusteewith respect to the payment of interest on a Global Note will satisfy and discharge the liability of the Issuer in respect of the interestthen due on such Global Note to the extent of the amount deposited (plus the amount of any tax deducted and withheld). None of the Issuer,the Trustee or any agent of the Trustee for any Note issued as a Global Note will be liable or responsible to any person for any aspectof the records related to or payments made on account of beneficial interests in any Global Note or for maintaining, reviewing, or supervisingany records relating to such beneficial interests.

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2.9Payments of Amounts Due on Maturity

Except as otherwise providedin a Terms Schedule or Supplemental Indenture applicable to a Series of Notes, the Issuer will establish and maintain with the Trusteea Debt Account for each Series of Notes. Each such Debt Account shall be maintained by and be subject to the control of the Trustee forthe purposes of this Indenture. Prior to 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on the Business Day prior to each Maturity Date for outstanding Notes,the Issuer will deposit in the applicable Debt Account an amount sufficient to pay the principal amount of, Premium (if any) on and accruedand unpaid interest (if any) payable in respect of such Notes (less any taxes required by law to be deducted or withheld). The Trusteewill use the funds deposited in a Debt Account to pay to the holder of a Note entitled to receive payment, the principal amount of, Premiumon and any accrued and unpaid interest payable on the Note upon surrender of the Note at the Corporate Trust Office or at such other placeor places as shall be designated for such purpose from time to time by the Issuer and the Trustee. The deposit of such amount to the applicableDebt Account will satisfy and discharge the liability of the Issuer for the Notes to which the deposit relates to the extent of the amountdeposited (plus the amount of any taxes deducted or withheld) and such Notes will thereafter no longer be considered to be outstandingand the holders thereof will have no right with respect thereto other than the right to receive out of the amount so deposited the respectiveamounts to which the holders are entitled. Failure to make a deposit as required pursuant to this Section 2.9 shall constitute an Eventof Default in payment on the Notes in respect of which the deposit was required to have been made.

2.10Interim Notes
(a)Pending the preparation and delivery to the Trustee of definitive Notes of any Series, the Issuer mayexecute in lieu thereof (but subject to the same provisions, conditions and limitations as herein set forth) and the Trustee may certifyinterim printed, mimeographed or typewritten Notes, in such forms and in such denominations and with such appropriate omissions, insertionsand variations as may be approved by the Trustee and any two Officers, on behalf of the Issuer (whose certification or signature, eithermanual or facsimile or other electronic signature, on any such interim Notes shall be conclusive evidence of such approval) entitlingthe holders thereof to receive definitive Notes of such Series in any authorized denominations and forms when the same are prepared andready for delivery, without expense to the holders, but the total amount of interim Notes of any Series so issued shall not exceed thetotal amount of Notes of such Series for the time being authorized. Forthwith after the issuance of any such interim Notes, the Issuershall cause to be prepared the appropriate definitive Notes for delivery to the holders of such interim Notes.
(b)Any interim Notes when duly issued shall, until exchanged for definitive Notes, entitle the holders thereofto rank for all purposes as Noteholders and otherwise in respect of this Indenture to the same extent and in the same manner as thoughsuch exchange had actually been made. When exchanged for definitive Notes, such interim Notes shall forthwith be cancelled by the Trustee.Any interest paid upon interim Notes shallbe noted thereon by the Paying Agent at the time of payment unless paid by cheque to the registered holder thereof.

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2.11Issue of Substitutional Notes

If any Note issued and certifiedhereunder shall become mutilated or be lost, destroyed or stolen, the Issuer, in its sole discretion, may issue, and thereupon the Trusteeshall certify and deliver, a new Note of similar date and tenor as the one mutilated, lost, destroyed or stolen in exchange for and inplace of and upon cancellation of such mutilated Note or in lieu of and in substitution for such lost, destroyed or stolen Note. The substitutedNote shall be in a form approved by the Trustee and shall be entitled to the benefit hereof and rank equally in accordance with its termswith all other Notes issued or to be issued hereunder. The applicant for a new Note shall bear the cost of the issue thereof and in caseof loss, destruction or theft shall, as a condition precedent to the issue thereof, furnish to the Issuer and to the Trustee such evidenceof ownership and of the loss, destruction or theft of the Note so lost, destroyed or stolen as shall be satisfactory to the Issuer andto the Trustee in their discretion, acting reasonably, and such applicant will also be required to furnish an indemnity and surety bond,in amount and form satisfactory to the Issuer and the Trustee in their discretion, acting reasonably, and shall pay the reasonable chargesof the Issuer and the Trustee in connection therewith.

2.12Option of Holder as to Place of Payment

Except as herein otherwiseprovided, all amounts which at any time become payable on account of any Note, including any principal thereof or interest or Premiumthereon, shall be payable at the option of the holder at any of the places at which the principal, interest and Premium in respect ofsuch Note are payable.

2.13Record of Payment
(a)The Trustee shall maintain accounts and records evidencing each payment of principal of and Premium andinterest on Notes, which accounts and records shall constitute, in the absence of manifest error, prima facie evidence thereof.
(b)None of the Issuer, the Trustee, any Registrar or any Paying Agent will be liable or responsible to anyPerson for any aspect of the records related to or payments made on account of beneficial interests in any Global Note or for maintaining,reviewing or supervising any records relating to such beneficial interests.
2.14Surrender for Cancellation

If the principal amount dueupon any Note shall become payable before the Stated Maturity thereof, the Person presenting such Note for payment shall surrender suchNote to the Trustee for cancellation and the Issuer shall pay or cause to be paid the principal amount of such Note, the Premium, if any,and the interest accrued and unpaid thereon (computed on a per diem basis if the date fixed for payment is not an Interest Payment Date)and Article9 shall apply to such Note.

2.15Right to Receive Indenture

Each Noteholder is entitledto receive from the Issuer or the Trustee a copy of this Indenture upon written request.

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2.16Withholding Tax

Except as provided in a Guaranteegiven by a Guarantor that is a non-resident of Canada for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “Tax Act”),the Issuer and any Guarantor, as applicable, will be entitled to deduct and withhold, including via any Paying Agent, any applicable taxesor similar charges (including interest, penalties or similar amounts in respect thereof) imposed or levied by or on behalf of any GovernmentalAuthority, including pursuant to the Tax Act, from any payment to be made on or in connection with the Notes (including in connectionwith a conversion, redemption, exchange or repayment of the Notes) and, provided that the Issuer or such Guarantor, as applicable, remitssuch withheld amount to the applicable Governmental Authority and files all required forms in respect thereof within the time requiredby applicable law and promptly provides copies of such remittance and filing to the Trustee and the relevant Noteholder, the amount ofany such deduction or withholding will be considered an amount paid in satisfaction of the Issuer’s obligations under the Notes and thereis no obligation on the Issuer or any applicable Guarantor to gross-up amounts paid to a holder net of such deductions or withholdings.All determinations regarding any such deduction or withholding shall be made by the Issuer, acting reasonably. The Issuer shall providethe Trustee and the relevant Noteholder with copies of receipts or other communications relating to the remittance of such withheld amountor the filing of such forms received by the Issuer or any applicable Guarantor from such Governmental Authority promptly after receiptthereof.

The Trustee shall have no obligationto verify any deduction, withholding or payment made on account of taxes under the Tax Act or any provision of provincial, territorial,state, local or foreign tax law. The Trustee shall at all times be indemnified and held harmless by the Issuer from and against any liabilitiesof the Trustee incurred in connection with the failure of the Issuer, any applicable Guarantor or any agent thereof to report, remit orwithhold taxes as required by the Tax Act or otherwise failing to comply with the Tax Act. This indemnification shall survive the resignationor removal of the Trustee and the termination of this Indenture solely to the extent that such liabilities have been incurred in its capacityas Trustee or as Paying Agent and in connection with taxation years occurring during the term of this Indenture.

Article3
REGISTRATION, TRANSFER, EXCHANGE AND OWNERSHIP OF NOTES

3.1Registers

The Issuer will cause to bekept at the Corporate Trust Office, or at such other place as shall be agreed in writing by the Issuer and the Trustee, a central register(the “Central Register”) and may cause to be kept in such other place or places by the Trustee or by such other Registraror Registrars (if any) as the Issuer may designate, branch registers (each a “Register” and collectively with the CentralRegister the “Registers”) in each of which will be entered the names and latest known addresses of Noteholders and theother particulars, as prescribed by law, of the Notes held by each of them and of all transfers of such Notes. Such registration willbe noted on such Notes by the Trustee or other Registrar. Every Registrar (including the Trustee) from time to time shall, when requestedto do so by the Issuer or by the Trustee, furnish the Issuer or the Trustee, as the case may be, with a list of the names and addressesof the Noteholders entered on the Register kept by such Registrar showing the principal amount and serial numbers of such Notes held byeach holder, provided the Trustee shall be entitled to charge a reasonable fee to provide such a list.

The Registers referred to inthis Section 3.1 shall at all reasonable times, during the regular business hours of the Trustee and upon payment of its reasonable fees,be open for inspection by the Issuer, the Trustee, any Noteholder and any Person who has a beneficial interest in a Global Note who providesa sworn affidavit confirming such beneficial ownership.

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3.2Transfers of Notes
(a)A registered holder of a Note may at any time and from time to time have such Note transferred at anyof the places at which a Register is kept pursuant to Section 3.1.
(b)No transfer of a Note will be effective as against the Issuer unless:
(i)such transfer is made by the registered holder of the Note or the executor, administrator or other legalrepresentative of, or any attorney for, the registered holder, duly appointed by an instrument in form and execution satisfactory to theTrustee or other Registrar, in each case acting reasonably, upon surrender to the Trustee or other Registrar of the Note and a duly executedform of transfer;
(ii)such transfer is made in compliance with such reasonable requirements as the Trustee or other Registrarmay prescribe; and
(iii)such transfer has been duly noted on such Note and on one of the appropriate Registers by the Trusteeor other Registrar.
(c)Notwithstanding Section 3.2(a), a registered holder of a Note may transfer such Note only in compliancewith the provisions of any legend or legends thereon restricting transfer.
3.3Restrictions on Transfer of Global Notes

Notwithstanding any other provisionof this Indenture, a Global Note may not be transferred by the Depository except in the following circ*mstances or as otherwise specifiedin a Terms Schedule or Supplemental Indenture relating to such Note:

(a)a Global Note may be transferred by the Depository to the nominee of the Depository or by a nominee ofthe Depository to the Depository or to another nominee of the Depository or by the Depository or its nominee to a successor Depositoryor its nominee;
(b)a Global Note may be transferred at any time after the Depository for such Global Note has notified theIssuer or the Issuer determines that the Depository is unwilling or unable or no longer eligible to continue as Depository for such GlobalNote;
(c)a Global Note may be transferred at any time after the Issuer has determined, in its sole discretion,that the Notes represented by such Global Note shall no longer be held as Book Entry Only Notes; and
(d)a Global Note may be transferred at any time after the Trustee has determined that an Event of Defaulthas occurred and is continuing with respect to the Notes of the Series issued in the form of a Global Note, provided that at the timeof such transfer the Event of Default has not been waived in accordance with this Indenture.
3.4Registration of Transfer or Exchange

A holder will be able toregister the transfer of or exchange Notes only in accordance with this Indenture. The Registrar may require a holder, among otherthings, to furnish appropriate endorsem*nts and transfer documents and to pay any taxes and fees required by law or permitted bythis Indenture. Without the prior consent of the Issuer, the Registrar is not required (a) to register the transfer of or exchangeany Note selected for redemption, (b) to register the transfer of or exchange any Note for a period of 15 days before a selection ofNotes to be redeemed or (c) to register the transfer or exchange of a Note between a Record Date and the next succeeding InterestPayment Date.

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3.5Closing of Registers
(a)Except in the case of the Central Register, the Issuer shall have power at any time to close any Register.The Issuer will transfer the registration of any Notes registered on a Register which the Issuer closes to another existing Register orto a new Register and thereafter such Notes will be deemed to be registered on such existing or new Register, as the case may be. If theRegister in any place is closed and the records transferred to a Register in another place, notice of such change will be given to eachNoteholder registered in the Register so closed and the particulars of such change will be recorded in the Central Register.
(b)Neither the Issuer nor the Trustee nor any Registrar shall be required to effect transfers or exchangesof Notes of any Series:
(i)from the day of any selection by the Trustee of Notes of that Series to be redeemed until the day on whichnotice of redemption is mailed pursuant to Section 5.3; or
(ii)that have been selected or called for redemption in whole or in part unless, upon due presentation thereoffor redemption, such Notes are not redeemed.
3.6Exchange of Notes
(a)Subject to Section 3.5, Notes in any authorized form or denomination may be exchanged for Notes in anyother authorized form or denomination, any such exchange to be for an equivalent aggregate principal amount of Notes of the same Seriescarrying the same rate of interest and having the same Maturity Date and the same redemption and sinking fund provisions, if any.
(b)Notes of any Series may be exchanged at the Corporate Trust Office or at such other place or places (ifany) as may be specified in the Notes of such Series or in the Terms Schedule or Supplemental Indenture providing for the issuance thereof,and at such other place or places (if any) as may from time to time be designated by the Issuer. Any Notes tendered for exchange shallbe surrendered to the Trustee. The Issuer shall execute and the Trustee shall certify all Notes necessary to carry out such exchanges.All Notes surrendered for exchange shall be cancelled.
(c)Notes issued in exchange for Notes which at the time of such issuance have been selected or called forredemption at a later date shall be deemed to have been selected or called for redemption in the same manner and shall have noted thereona statement to that effect, provided that:
(i)Notes which have been selected or called for redemption may not be exchanged for Notes of larger denominations;and
(ii)if a Note that has been selected or called for redemption in part is presented for exchange into Notesof smaller denominations, the Trustee shall designate, according to such method as the Trustee shall deem equitable, particular Notesof those issued in exchange, which shall be deemed to have been selected or called for redemption, in whole or in part, and the Trusteeshall note thereon a statement to that effect.

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3.7Ownership and Entitlement to Payment
(a)The Person in whose name a Note is registered shall be deemed to be the owner thereof for all purposesof this Indenture and payment of or on account of the principal of and Premium and interest on such Note shall be made only to or uponthe order in writing of such Person, and each such payment shall discharge the Issuer, the Trustee, any Registrar and any Paying Agentfor the amount so paid.
(b)If a Note is registered in the name of more than one Person, the principal, Premium and interest fromtime to time payable in respect thereof may be paid to the order of all such Persons, failing written instructions from such Persons tothe contrary, and each such payment shall discharge the Issuer, the Trustee, any Registrar and any Paying Agent for the amount so paid.
(c)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture, all payments (including principal, Premium andinterest) in respect of Notes represented by a Global Note shall be made or caused to be made to the Depository or its nominee. The Issuerunderstands that such payments will be subsequently paid by the Depository or its nominee to holders of beneficial interests in such GlobalNote; however, the Issuer shall have no responsibility or liability in respect of such subsequent payments.
(d)The registered holder of a Note shall be entitled to the principal, Premium and interest evidenced bysuch Note, free from all equities or rights of set-off or counterclaim between the Issuer and the original or any intermediate holderthereof, and all Persons may act accordingly. The receipt by any such registered holder of any such principal, Premium or interest shallbe a good and sufficient discharge to the Issuer, the Trustee, any Registrar and any Paying Agent for the amount so paid, and neitherthe Issuer nor the Trustee shall be bound to inquire into the title of any such registered holder.
3.8Evidence of Ownership

The Issuer and the Trusteemay treat the registered holder of a Note as the owner thereof without actual production of such Note for the purpose of any Noteholders’Request, requisition, direction, consent, instrument or other document to be made, signed or given by the holder of such Note.

3.9No Notice of Trusts

Neither the Issuer nor theTrustee nor any Registrar nor any Paying Agent shall be bound to take notice of or see to the performance or observance of any duty owedto a third Person (whether under a trust, express, implied, resulting or constructive, in respect of any Note or otherwise) by the owneror the registered holder of a Note or any Person whom the Issuer or the Trustee treats, as permitted or required by law, as the owneror the registered holder of such Note, and the Issuer, the Trustee and any Registrar may transfer such Note on the direction of the Personso treated or registered as the holder thereof, whether named as trustee or otherwise, as though that Person was the beneficial ownerof such Note.

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3.10Charges for Transfer and Exchange
(a)For each Note exchanged or transferred, the Trustee or other Registrar, except as otherwise herein provided,may make a reasonable charge for its services and in addition may charge a reasonable sum for each new Note issued (such amounts to beagreed upon in writing by the Trustee and the Issuer from time to time), and payment of such charges and reimbursem*nt of the Trusteeor other Registrar for any stamp taxes or governmental or other charges required to be paid shall be made by the party requesting suchexchange or transfer as a condition precedent thereto.
(b)Notwithstanding Section 3.10(a), no charge (except a charge to reimburse the Trustee or other Registrarfor any stamp taxes or governmental or other charges) shall be made to a Noteholder of any Series:
(i)for any exchange or transfer of any Note applied for within a period of 45 days from the date of the firstdelivery of Notes of such Series;
(ii)for any exchange after such period referred to in Section 3.10(b)(i) of Notes in denominations in excessof $1,000 for Notes in lesser denominations, provided that the Notes surrendered for exchange shall not have been issued as a result ofany previous exchange other than an exchange pursuant to Section 3.10(b)(i);
(iii)for any exchange of any interim Note that has been issued pursuant to Section 2.10; or
(iv)for any exchange of any Note resulting from a partial redemption pursuant to Section 5.2.

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Article4
ISSUE, CERTIFICATION AND DELIVERY OF NOTES AND ADDITIONAL NOTES

4.1Issue, Certification and Delivery of Notes and Additional Notes
(a)The Issuer may issue, and the Trustee shall certify and deliver to or to the Order of the Issuer, Notesand Additional Notes issuable under this Indenture, but only upon receipt by the Trustee of the following:
(i)an Officers’ Certificate stating that no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing;
(ii)an Order of the Issuer for the certification and delivery of such Notes or Additional Notes, which shallspecify the principal amount of Notes or Additional Notes requested to be certified and delivered, and to which is attached the SupplementalIndenture or Terms Schedule setting out the terms and conditions of such Notes or Additional Notes; and
(iii)an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that all requirements of this Indenture, any applicable SupplementalIndenture and applicable law in connection with the issue of such Notes or Additional Notes have been complied with.
(b)Upon the certification and delivery by the Trustee of Notes or Additional Notes in accordance with anOrder of the Issuer, the Supplemental Indenture or Terms Schedule attached to such Order of the Issuer shall be deemed to form part ofthis Indenture.
4.2No Notes or Additional Notes to be Certified during Event of Default

No Notes or Additional Notesshall be certified and delivered hereunder if, at the time of such certification and delivery, to the knowledge of the Trustee, an Eventof Default has occurred and is continuing.

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Article5

REDEMPTIONAND PURCHASE OF NOTES

5.1General

So long as no Event of Defaulthas occurred and is continuing, the Issuer shall have the right at its option to redeem, either in whole at any time or in part from timeto time before the Stated Maturity, Notes of any Series which by their terms are made so redeemable, at such rate or rates of Premiumand on such date or dates and on such terms and conditions as shall have been determined at the time of issuance of such Notes and asshall be expressed in such Notes or in the Supplemental Indenture or Terms Schedule authorizing or providing for the issuance thereof.A redemption of Notes may, at the Issuer’s option, be conditional upon the occurrence of any event(s) or circ*mstance(s).

5.2Partial Redemption of Notes

If less than all of the Notesof any Series for the time being outstanding are to be redeemed, the Issuer shall in each such case, at least 10 days before the dateupon which the notice of redemption is required to be given, notify the Trustee in writing of the Issuer’s intention to redeem Notes ofsuch Series and of the aggregate principal amount of Notes to be redeemed. The Notes to be redeemed shall be selected by the Trustee ona pro rata basis, disregarding fractions, according to the principal amount of Notes or in such other manner (which may include randomselection by computer) as the Trustee shall deem equitable and expedient. For this purpose, the Trustee may make regulations with regardto the manner in which such Notes may be so selected, and regulations so made shall be valid and binding upon all Noteholders. Notes ofdenominations in excess of $2,000 may be selected and called for redemption in part only (such part being $2,000 or an integral multiplethereof), and, unless the context otherwise requires, reference to Notes in this Article5 shall be deemed to include any such partof the principal amount of Notes which shall have been so selected and called for redemption. The holder of any Note called for redemptionin part only, upon surrender of such Note for payment in accordance with this Indenture, shall be entitled to receive, without expenseto such holder, one or more new Notes for the unredeemed part of the Note so surrendered, and the Trustee shall certify and deliver suchnew Note or Notes upon receipt of the Note so surrendered.

5.3Notice of Redemption
(a)Except as otherwise provided in a Terms Schedule or Supplemental Indenture applicable to a Series of Notes,notice of intention to redeem any of the Notes shall be given by or on behalf of the Issuer to the holders of Notes which are to be redeemed,not more than 60 days and not less than 10 days prior to the date fixed for redemption (the “Redemption Date”), in themanner provided in Section 12.2. Every notice of redemption shall specify the Series and the Maturity Date of the Notes called for redemption,the Redemption Date, the Redemption Price or the Redemption Price Calculation Date, as applicable, and the place or places of payment,and shall state that all interest thereon shall cease from and after the Redemption Date. In addition, unless all the outstanding Notesof a Series are to be redeemed, the notice of redemption shall specify:
(i)in the case of a notice mailed or e-mailed to a Noteholder, the distinguishing letters and numbers ofthe Notes which are to be redeemed (or of such thereof as are registered in the name of such holder);
(ii)in the case of a published notice, the distinguishing letters and numbers of the Notes which are to beredeemed or, if such Notes are selected by terminal digit or other similar system, such particulars as may be sufficient to identify theNotes so selected;

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(iii)in the case of Book Entry Only Notes, that the redemption will take place in such manner as may be agreedby the Depository, the Trustee and the Issuer;
(iv)in all cases, the principal amounts of such Notes to be redeemed or, if any such Note is to be redeemedin part only, the principal amount of such part; and
(v)if the redemption is conditional upon the occurrence of any event(s) or circ*mstances, the details andterms of any such conditions precedent (e.g., a financing, asset disposition, or other transaction).
(b)If a redemption is subject to the satisfaction of a condition precedent, as described in the applicablenotice of redemption, and if any such condition precedent has not been satisfied, the Issuer shall endeavor to provide written noticeto the Trustee prior to the close of business five Business Days prior to the Redemption Date (or such shorter time period as may be acceptableto the Trustee). Upon receipt of such notice, the notice of redemption shall be rescinded or delayed, and the redemption of the applicableNotes shall be rescinded or delayed as provided in such notice. Upon receipt, the Trustee shall provide such notice to each Holder inthe same manner in which the notice of redemption was given.
(c)If a notice of redemption specifies a Redemption Price Calculation Date for any Notes, the Issuer shalldeliver to the Trustee, not later than the second Business Day prior to the Redemption Date for such Notes, a Certificate of the Issuerwhich specifies the Redemption Price of such Notes.
5.4Notes Due on Redemption Dates

Upon notice having been givenas specified in Section 5.3, all the Notes so called for redemption shall thereupon be and become due and payable at the Redemption Priceand on the Redemption Date specified in such notice, in the same manner and with the same effect as if such date was the Stated Maturityspecified in such Notes, anything therein or herein to the contrary notwithstanding, and from and after such Redemption Date, if the moneynecessary to redeem such Notes shall have been deposited as provided in Section 5.5 and affidavits or other proof satisfactory to theTrustee, acting reasonably, as to the publication or mailing of such notices shall have been lodged with the Trustee, such Notes shallnot be considered as outstanding hereunder and interest upon such Notes shall cease.

If any question shall ariseas to whether any notice has been given as required or any deposit has been made, such question shall be decided by the Trustee, whosedecision shall be final and binding upon all parties in interest.

5.5Deposit of Redemption Amount

Except as otherwiseprovided in a Terms Schedule or Supplemental Indenture applicable to a Series of Notes, upon Notes having been called forredemption, the Issuer shall deposit with the Trustee or any Paying Agent to the order of the Trustee, by 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time)on the Business Day prior to the Redemption Date (or such other time as agreed by the Trustee), by wire transfer, such amount as maybe sufficient to pay the Redemption Price of the Notes to be redeemed in the manner specified in the notice of redemption. Thedeposit of such amount by the Issuer with the Trustee will satisfy and discharge the liability of the Issuer in respect of theRedemption Price of the Notes to be redeemed to the extent of the amount deposited (plus the amount of any tax deducted orwithheld). From the amount so deposited, the Trustee or the Paying Agent, as applicable, shall pay or cause to be paid to theholders of such Notes called for redemption, upon surrender of such Notes, the Redemption Price to which they are respectivelyentitled on the Redemption Date (less any taxes required by law to be deducted or withheld). If any question shall arise as towhether any deposit has been made, such question shall be decided by the Trustee, whose decision shall be final and binding upon allparties in interest.

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5.6Failure to Surrender Notes Called for Redemption

If the holder of any Note calledfor redemption fails on or before the date specified for redemption to surrender such Note, or does not within such time accept paymentof the Redemption Price payable in respect thereof or give such receipt therefor, if any, as the Trustee may require, acting reasonably,such Redemption Price (less any taxes required by law to be deducted or withheld) may be deposited in trust either with the Trustee orwith a chartered bank (which may be an Affiliate of the Trustee), at such rate of interest as the Trustee or such bank may allow, andsuch deposit (plus the amount of any taxes deducted or withheld) shall for all purposes be deemed a payment to such holder of the sumso deposited and, to that extent, the Note shall thereafter not be considered as outstanding hereunder and such holder shall have no rightother than to receive payment out of the amount so deposited, upon surrender and delivery of such holder’s Note, of the Redemption Priceof such Note.

5.7Purchase of Notes
(a)Except as otherwise provided in the Terms Schedule or Supplemental Indenture applicable to a Series ofNotes and so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Issuer may purchase all or any of the Notes in the open market(which shall include purchase from or through an investment dealer or stock exchange member) or by tender offer or by private contract,at any price. Except where the Issuer has purchased beneficial interests in a Global Note, all Notes so purchased shall forthwith be deliveredto the Trustee and shall be cancelled by it and, subject to Section 5.7(b), no Notes shall be issued in substitution therefor.
(b)If, upon an invitation for tenders, more Notes are tendered at the same lowest price than the Issuer isprepared to accept, the Notes to be purchased by the Issuer will be selected by the Trustee on a pro rata basis, disregarding fractions,according to the principal amount of Notes or in such other manner (which may include random selection by computer) as the Trustee shalldeem equitable and expedient, from the Notes tendered by each tendering Noteholder who tendered at such lowest price. For this purpose,the Trustee may make, and from time to time amend, regulations with respect to the manner in which Notes may be so selected, and regulationsso made shall be valid and binding upon all Noteholders, notwithstanding the fact that, as a result thereof, one or more of such Notesbecome subject to purchase in part only. The holder of a Note of which a part only is purchased, upon surrender of such Note for payment,shall be entitled to receive, without expense to such holder, one or more new Notes for the unpurchased part so surrendered, and the Trusteeshall certify and deliver such new Note or Notes upon receipt of the Note so surrendered.
5.8Cancellation of Notes

Subject to Sections 5.2 and5.7 as to Notes redeemed or purchased in part, all Notes purchased or redeemed in whole or in part by the Issuer under this Article5shall not be reissued or resold and shall be forthwith delivered to and cancelled by the Trustee, and no Notes of the same Series shallbe issued in substitution therefor and Article9 shall apply to any such cancelled Notes.

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Article6

GUARANTEES

6.1Guarantee

Except as provided in thisIndenture, the Issuer’s obligations under the Notes and this Indenture will be unconditionally, jointly and severally guaranteed, on asenior unsecured basis, by each Guarantor that guarantees any Indebtedness or other obligation under the Credit Agreement. The Guarantorswill agree to pay, in addition to the amount stated above, any and all costs and expenses (including reasonable Counsel fees and expenses)incurred by the Trustee or the holders in enforcing any rights under the Guarantees.

Concurrently with the executionof this Indenture, the Issuer shall cause the Initial Guarantors to execute and deliver to the Trustee a Guarantee substantially in theform set out in Schedule “C” hereto, and shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee:

(a)true and complete copies of the constating documents, resolutions, certificates of incumbency and certificateof good standing or its equivalent (to the extent that such certificate of good standing exists in the relevant jurisdiction) from thejurisdiction of incorporation or organization of such Initial Guarantor, to the extent that such certificate of good standing exists inthe relevant jurisdiction; and
(b)an Opinion of Counsel, in a form acceptable to the Trustee, acting reasonably, regarding customary corporatematters and the enforceability of each such Guarantee.
6.2Representation of the Issuer

The Issuer represents and warrantsthat the Initial Guarantors are the only Subsidiaries of the Issuer that are guarantors in respect of its obligations under the CreditAgreement as of the date of this Indenture.

6.3Addition of Guarantors

The Issuer covenants that within15 Business Days of a Subsidiary becoming a guarantor of the obligations of the Issuer under the Credit Agreement, the Issuer will causesuch Subsidiary to execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplement to the Guarantee substantially in the form set out in Exhibit “A”to the form of Guarantee attached hereto as Schedule “C” (as the same may be adjusted in accordance with Section 6.4) and shalldeliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee:

(a)true and complete copies of the constating documents, resolutions, certificates of incumbency and certificateof good standing or its equivalent from the jurisdiction of incorporation or organization of such additional Guarantor, to the extentthat such certificate of good standing exists in the relevant jurisdiction; and
(b)an Opinion of Counsel, in a form acceptable to the Trustee, acting reasonably, strictly regarding theenforceability of such Guarantee.

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6.4Release of Guarantors; Adjustment to Form of Guarantee
(a)A Guarantor shall be released automatically from its obligations under its Guarantee and its obligationsunder this Indenture after the occurrence of any of the following:
(i)if that Guarantor ceases to guarantee any Indebtedness under the Credit Agreement, except if the releaseor discharge thereof results from a demand for payment under such guarantee;
(ii)if there is no Credit Agreement in full force and effect to which the Issuer is a party; or
(iii)defeasance or satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture as provided below under Article9.
(b)In accordance with and to give effect to the other provisions of this Article6, it is hereby acknowledgedand agreed by the Trustee, and each holder of any Note by its acceptance thereof shall be deemed to have agreed, that as and when andto the extent the form of guarantee provided and delivered by the Guarantors under the Credit Agreement is amended, modified, restated,amended and restated or replaced, then the guarantee of the Notes shall be contemporaneously and accordingly amended, modified, restated,amended and restated or replaced with a new form of Guarantee of the Notes hereunder that is substantially similar (with such adjustmentsas are necessary for a Guarantee of Notes) as the new form of guarantee provided and delivered by the Guarantors under the Credit Agreement,without any action or consent required on the part of either the Trustee or the Noteholders.

Article7
COVENANTS OF THE ISSUER

7.1Covenants

The Issuer covenants with theTrustee that, for so long as any Notes remain outstanding:

(a)Payment and Performance: The Issuer shall duly and punctually pay all sums of money payable byit hereunder and under the Notes as and when due and shall perform all other obligations on its part to be performed hereunder at thetimes and places and in the manner provided for herein and therein.
(b)Carry on Business: Subject to Section 10.1, the Issuer shall, and shall cause each Guarantor to,at all times: (i) maintain its legal existence; and (ii) carry on and conduct its business in a proper and efficient manner in accordancewith good business practice and in compliance, in all material respects, with all laws, regulations, permits, licenses and other approvalsor authorizations of Governmental Authorities to the extent applicable to the activities of the Issuer or the Guarantors.
(c)Reports and Financial Statements: The Issuer will provide the Trustee copies of consolidated financialstatements, whether annual or quarterly, of the Issuer and any report of the auditors thereon at the same time as such financial statementsare filed with securities regulatory authorities (provided, however, that the filing of the Issuer’s financial statements, whether annualor quarterly, and any report of the auditors thereon on SEDAR+ in accordance with applicable securities laws shall satisfy the Issuer’sobligation to provide the Trustee with copies thereof).
(d)Notice of Defaults: The Issuer shall provide prompt notice to the Trustee of any Default or Eventof Default upon any Officer of the Issuer becoming aware of the facts giving rise to such Default or Event of Default.
(e)Compliance Certificate: The Issuer shall furnish to the Trustee within 120 days after the end ofeach Fiscal Year of the Issuer, a duly executed and completed Compliance Certificate.

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(f)Limitation on Liens: The Issuer shall not, and shall not permit any Guarantor to, directly or indirectly,create, incur, assume or permit or suffer to exist any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) upon any of its or their property or assets (includingEquity Interests of any Guarantor), whether owned at the Issue Date or thereafter acquired, which Lien secures Indebtedness, unless contemporaneouslywith the incurrence of such Lien:
(i)in the case of any Lien securing Indebtedness that ranks equal in right of payment with the Notes or aGuarantee, effective provision is made to secure the Notes or such Guarantee, as the case may be, at least equally and rateably with orprior to such Indebtedness with a Lien on the same collateral; and
(ii)in the case of any Lien securing Indebtedness that is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes ora Guarantee, effective provision is made to secure the Notes or such Guarantee, as the case may be, with a Lien on the same collateralthat is senior to the Lien securing such subordinated Indebtedness;

in each case, for so long as such Indebtednessis secured by such Lien.

With respect to any Lien securing Indebtednessthat was permitted to secure such Indebtedness at the time of the incurrence of such Indebtedness, such Lien shall also be permitted tosecure any Increased Amount of such Indebtedness. The “Increased Amount” of any Indebtedness shall mean any increasein the amount of such Indebtedness in connection with any accrual of interest, the accretion of accreted value, the amortization of originalissue discount, the payment of interest in the form of additional Indebtedness with the same terms or in the form of Common Shares ofthe Issuer, the payment of dividends on preferred shares in the form of additional preferred shares of the same class or series, accretionof original issue discount or liquidation preference and increases in the amount of Indebtedness outstanding solely as a result of fluctuationsin the exchange rate of currencies.

For purposes of determining compliancewith this covenant, in the event that any Lien is permitted under more than one of clauses (a) through 1.1(bb) of the definition of “PermittedLiens”, the Issuer shall, in its sole discretion, classify such Lien and may divide and classify such Lien in more than one ofthe types of Liens described, and may later reclassify any Lien described in clauses (a) through 1.1(bb) of the definition of “PermittedLiens” (provided that at the time of reclassification the applicable Lien is permitted under such provision or provisions).

7.2Trustee’s Remuneration and Expenses

The Issuer will pay to theTrustee from time to time reasonable remuneration for its services hereunder and will pay or reimburse the Trustee upon its request forall reasonable expenses, disbursem*nts and advances incurred or made by the Trustee in the administration or execution of the trusts createdhereby (including the reasonable fees and disbursem*nts of its Counsel and all other advisers and assistants not regularly in its employ),both before any Event of Default and thereafter, except any such expenses, disbursem*nts or advances as may arise from the gross negligenceor wilful misconduct of the Trustee. The Trustee’s compensation shall not be limited by any law on compensation of a trustee of an expresstrust. Any amount due under this Section 7.2 and unpaid 30 days after request for such payment will bear interest from the expirationof such 30 days at the rate then charged by the Trustee to its corporate clients. After an Event of Default, all amounts so payable andthe interest thereon shall be payable out of any funds coming into the possession of the Trustee or its successors in the trusts hereunderin priority to the payment of the principal of, Premium on and interest on the Notes. This Section 7.2 shall survive the resignation orremoval of the Trustee or the termination of this Indenture.

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7.3Not to Accumulate Interest

In order to prevent any accumulationafter maturity of unpaid interest, the Issuer will not, except with the approval of the Noteholders pursuant to an Extraordinary Resolution,directly or indirectly, extend or assent to the extension of time for payment of any interest payable on registered Notes or be a partyto or approve any such arrangement by purchasing or funding any interest or in any other manner. If the time for payment of any such interestshall be so extended, whether for a definite period or otherwise, the registered owners entitled to such interest shall not be entitledto such interest in case of an Event of Default except subject to the prior payment in full of the principal of and Premium on all Notesand of all accrued interest on such Notes, the payment of which has not been so extended, and of all other moneys payable hereunder.

7.4Performance of Covenants by Trustee

If the Issuer fails to performany of its covenants contained in this Indenture, the Trustee may itself perform any of such covenants capable of being performed by it,but will be under no obligation to do so. All sums expended or advanced by the Trustee for such purpose will be repayable as providedin Section 7.2. No such performance or advance by the Trustee shall relieve the Issuer of any Event of Default.

7.5SEC

The Issuer confirms that ithas either (a) a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act; or (b) a reporting obligation pursuant toSection 15(d) of the Exchange Act, and has provided the Trustee with an Officers’ Certificate (in a form provided by the Trustee) certifyingsuch reporting obligation and other information as requested by the Trustee. The Issuer covenants that in the event that any such registrationor reporting obligation shall be terminated by the Issuer in accordance with the Exchange Act, the Issuer shall promptly notify the Trusteeof such termination and such other information as the Trustee may require at the time. The Issuer acknowledgesthat the Trustee isrelying upon the foregoingrepresentation and covenants in order to meet certain United States Securities and Exchange Commission(the “SEC”) obligations with respect to those clients who are filing with the SEC.

Article8
DEFAULT AND ENFORCEMENT OR CHANGE OF CONTROL

8.1Events of Default

The occurrence of any one ormore of the following events or circ*mstances which has occurred and is continuing constitutes an “Event of Default”under this Indenture:

(a)Repayment of Notes: The failure of the Issuer to pay the principal amount of any Note, or any Premium,when due for payment under such Note.
(b)Payment of Interest: The failure of the Issuer to pay any interest when due under any Note whendue hereunder, and the continuance of such failure to pay for 30 days.
(c)Voluntary Insolvency: If the Issuer or any Guarantor shall:
(i)apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver, trustee or liquidator of itself or of all or substantiallyall of its properties, interests or assets;
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(iii)commence any case, proceeding or other action under any existing or future law relating to bankruptcy,insolvency, reorganization or relief of debtors seeking to have an order for relief entered with respect to it, or seeking to adjudicateit a bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution, composition or otherrelief with respect to it or its debts or an arrangement with creditors or avail itself of any insolvency law or proceeding for the reliefof debtors, or file an answer admitting the material allegations of a petition filed against it in any bankruptcy, reorganization or insolvencyproceeding; or
(iv)take action for the purpose of effecting any of the foregoing.
(d)Involuntary Insolvency: If any case, proceeding or other action shall be instituted in any courtof competent jurisdiction, against the Issuer or any Guarantor, seeking in respect of the Issuer or such Guarantor an adjudication inbankruptcy, reorganization, dissolution, winding-up, liquidation, a composition or arrangement with creditors, a readjustment of debts,the appointment of a trustee, receiver, liquidator or similar of the Issuer or such Guarantor or of all or substantially all of its assets,or any other similar relief in respect of the Issuer or such Guarantor under any bankruptcy or insolvency law and:
(i)such case, proceeding or other action results in an entry of an order for relief or any such adjudicationor appointment unless such order, adjudication or appointment is stayed or otherwise effectively reversed within 30 days thereof, andin the interim the Issuer or such Guarantor is diligently pursuing a reversal; or
(ii)if such case, proceeding or other action is being diligently contested by the Issuer or such Guarantorin good faith and by appropriate proceedings, such case, proceeding or other action shall continue undismissed, or unstayed and in effect,for any period of 60 consecutive days.
(e)Breach of Other Covenants: If the Issuer or any Guarantor is in default in observing or performingany other material covenant or condition contained herein (other than those heretofore described in this Section 8.1) and the continuancethereof for 60 days after notice thereof to the Issuer from the Trustee or the holders of at least 25% of the principal amount of theoutstanding Notes.
(f)Cross Acceleration: If the Issuer or any Guarantor is in default under any mortgage, indentureor other instrument or agreement under which there may be issued or by which there may be secured or evidenced Indebtedness for borrowedmoney by the Issuer or any Guarantor (other than this Indenture), whether such Indebtedness now exists or is incurred after the IssueDate, which default:
(i)is caused by a failure to pay at its Stated Maturity principal on such Indebtedness within the applicableexpress grace period and any extensions thereof (a “Payment Default”); or
(ii)results in the acceleration of such Indebtedness prior to its Stated Maturity (which acceleration is notrescinded, annulled or otherwise cured within 30 days of receipt by the Issuer or such Guarantor of notice of any such acceleration);

and, in each case, the principal amountof such Indebtedness, together with the principal amount of any other Indebtedness with respect to which an event described in clause(i) or (ii) has occurred and is continuing, in an aggregate amount in excess of the Threshold Amount.

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(g)Judgments: If one or more judgments (to the extent not covered by insurance) for the payment ofmoney in an aggregate amount in excess of the Threshold Amount shall be rendered against the Issuer or any Guarantor and any such judgmentshall remain undischarged for a period of 60 consecutive days during which execution shall not be effectively stayed.
(h)Guarantors: If any Guarantee ceases to be in full force and effect (other than in accordance withthe terms of such Guarantee and this Indenture) or is declared null and void and unenforceable, other than as a result of any FraudulentTransfer Law, or found to be invalid or any Guarantor denies its liability under the Guarantee of such Guarantor (other than by reasonof release of such Guarantor from its Guarantee in accordance with the terms of this Indenture and such Guarantee).
8.2Notice of Event of Default
(a)If an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, the Trustee shall, within 30 days after it receiveswritten notice of the occurrence of such Event of Default, give notice of such Event of Default to the Noteholders in the manner providedin Section 12.2.
(b)If notice of an Event of Default has been given to Noteholders and the Event of Default is thereafterremedied or cured, notice that the Event of Default is no longer continuing shall be given by the Trustee to the Persons to whom noticeof the Event of Default was given pursuant to Section 8.2(a), such notice to be given within a reasonable time, not to exceed 10 days,after the Trustee becomes aware that the Event of Default has been remedied or cured.
8.3Acceleration

Subject to Section 8.4, ifan Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing under this Indenture, the Trustee, by written notice to the Issuer, or the holdersof at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding by written notice to the Issuer and the Trustee, may declare(an “acceleration declaration”) all amounts owing under the Notes to be due and payable. Upon such acceleration declaration,the aggregate principal (and Premium (if any)) of and accrued and unpaid interest on the outstanding Notes shall become immediately dueand payable. The Issuer shall deliver to the Trustee, within 10 days after the occurrence thereof, notice of any Payment Default or accelerationreferred to in Section 8.1(f).

8.4Waiver of Event of Default

Upon the happening of an Eventof Default, the holders of not less than 66⅔% of the principal amount of the Notes then outstanding (or not less than 100% in thecase of a failure to make payment of principal or Premium required by Section 8.1(a)) shall have power by requisition in writing to instructthe Trustee to waive such Event of Default and to cancel any declaration made by the Trustee pursuant to Section 8.3 (or both), and theTrustee shall thereupon waive the Event of Default or cancel such declaration (or both) upon such terms and conditions as shall be prescribedin such requisition.

No delay or omission of theTrustee or of the holders in exercising any right or power accruing upon any Event of Default shall impair any such right or power orshall be construed to be a waiver of any such Event of Default or acquiescence therein, and no act or omission, either of the Trusteeor of the holders, shall extend to or be taken in any manner whatsoever to affect any subsequent Event of Default or the rights resultingtherefrom.

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8.5Enforcement by the Trustee
(a)Subject to the provisions of Section 8.4 and to the provisions of any Extraordinary Resolution, if theIssuer shall fail to pay to the Trustee, forthwith after the same shall have been declared to be due and payable under Section 8.3, theprincipal of and Premium and interest on all Notes then outstanding, together with any other amounts due hereunder, the Trustee may, inits discretion, and shall, upon receipt of a Noteholders’ Request and upon being secured, funded and indemnified to its reasonable satisfactionagainst all costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred, proceed in its name as trustee hereunder to obtain or enforce payment of suchprincipal of and Premium and interest on all the Notes then outstanding together with any other amounts due hereunder by such proceedingsauthorized by this Indenture or by law or equity as the Trustee in such request shall have been directed to take, or if such request containsno such direction, then by such proceedings authorized by this Indenture or by suit at law or in equity as the Trustee shall deem expedient.
(b)The Trustee shall be entitled and empowered, either in its own name or as trustee of an express trust,or as attorney-in-fact for the Noteholders, or in any one or more of such capacities, to file such proof of debt, amendment of proof ofdebt, claim, petition or other document as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Trustee and of the Noteholdersallowed in any insolvency, bankruptcy, liquidation or other judicial proceedings relative to the Issuer, a Guarantor or its creditorsor relative to or affecting its property or assets. The Trustee is hereby irrevocably appointed (and the successive respective Noteholdersby taking and holding Notes shall be conclusively deemed to have so appointed the Trustee) the true and lawful attorney-in-fact of therespective Noteholders with authority to make and file in the respective names of the Noteholders or on behalf of the Noteholders as aclass, subject to deduction from any such claims of the amounts of any claims filed by any of the Noteholders themselves, any proof ofdebt, amendment of proof of debt, claim, petition or other document in any such proceedings and to receive payment of any sums becomingdistributable on account thereof, and to execute any such other documents and to do and perform any and all such acts and things, forand on behalf of such Noteholders, as may be necessary or advisable, in the opinion of the Trustee relying on the advice of Counsel, inorder to have the respective claims of the Trustee and of the Noteholders against the Issuer, a Guarantor or its property or assets allowedin any such proceeding, and to receive payment of or on account of such claims, provided that nothing contained in this Indenture shallbe deemed to give to the Trustee, unless so authorized by Extraordinary Resolution, any right to accept or consent to any plan of reorganizationor otherwise by action of any character in such proceeding to waive or change in any way any right of any holder.
(c)The Trustee shall also have power at any time and from time to time to institute and to maintain suchsuits and proceedings as it may be advised by Counsel shall be necessary or advisable to preserve and protect its interests and the interestsof the Noteholders.
(d)All rights of action hereunder may be enforced by the Trustee without the possession of any of the Notesor the production thereof on the trial or other proceedings relative thereto. Any such suit or proceeding instituted by the Trustee shallbe brought in the name of the Trustee as trustee of an express trust, and any recovery of judgment shall be for the rateable benefit ofthe Noteholders subject to the provisions of this Indenture. In any proceeding brought by the Trustee (and also any proceeding in whicha declaratory judgment of a court may be sought as to the interpretation or construction of any provision of this Indenture, to whichthe Trustee shall be party), the Trustee shall be held to represent all the Noteholders, and it shall not be necessary to make any Noteholdersparties to any such proceeding.

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8.6Suits by Noteholders

No Noteholder shall have anyright to institute any action, suit or proceeding at law or in equity for the purpose of enforcing payment of the principal of or anyPremium or interest on the Notes or for the execution of any trust or power hereunder or for the appointment of a liquidator or receiveror for a receiving order under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) or to have the Issuer wound up or to file or prove aclaim in any liquidation or bankruptcy proceeding or for any other remedy unless:

(a)the Noteholders, by Extraordinary Resolution or by Noteholders’ Request, shall have made a request tothe Trustee and the Trustee shall have been afforded reasonable opportunity to either itself exercise the powers conferred upon it orto institute an action, suit or proceeding in its name for such purpose;
(b)the Noteholders or any of them shall have furnished to the Trustee, when so requested by the Trustee,sufficient funds and security and indemnity satisfactory to the Trustee against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred thereinor thereby; and
(c)the Trustee shall have failed to act within a reasonable time after such notification, request and provisionof funding, security and indemnity.

If a Noteholder has the right to institute proceedingsunder this Section 8.6, such Noteholder, acting on behalf of itself and all other Noteholders, will be entitled to commence proceedingsin any court of competent jurisdiction in which the Trustee might have commenced proceedings under Section 8.5.

8.7Application of Money

Except as herein otherwiseexpressly provided, any money received by the Trustee or a Noteholder pursuant to this Article8 or as a result of legal or otherproceedings, or from any trustee in bankruptcy or liquidator of the Issuer or a Guarantor, shall be applied, together with other moneyin the hands of the Trustee available for such purpose, as follows:

(a)first, in payment or in reimbursem*nt to the Trustee of its compensation, costs, charges, expenses, borrowings,advances or other amounts furnished or provided by or at the instance of the Trustee in or about the execution of its trusts under, orotherwise in relation to, this Indenture, with interest thereon as herein provided (including, without limitation, pursuant to Section7.4 hereof);
(b)second, in payment of the principal of and Premium and accrued and unpaid interest and interest on amountsin default on the Notes which shall then be outstanding in the priority of principal first and then Premium and then accrued and unpaidinterest and interest on amounts in default unless otherwise directed by an Extraordinary Resolution, and in that case in such order orpriority as between principal, Premium and interest as may be directed by such Extraordinary Resolution; and
(c)third, in payment of the surplus, if any, of such money to the Issuer or its assigns unless otherwiserequired by law;

provided, however, that no payment shall bemade pursuant to Section 8.7(b) in respect of the principal of or Premium or interest on any Note held, directly or indirectly, byor for the benefit of the Issuer or any Affiliate of the Issuer (other than any Note pledged for value and in good faith to a Personother than the Issuer or any Affiliate of the Issuer, but only to the extent of such Person’s interest therein) until the priorpayment in full of the principal of and Premium and interest on all Notes which are not so held; provided further that the Trusteeshall not be liable to any Noteholder in respect of any payment by it on any Note so held.

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8.8Distribution of Proceeds

Payments to Noteholders pursuantto Section 8.7(b) shall be made as follows:

(a)at least 15 days’ notice of every such payment shall be given in the manner provided in Section 12.2 specifyingthe time and the place or places at which the Notes are to be presented and the amount of the payment and the application thereof as betweenprincipal, Premium and interest;
(b)payment in respect of any Note shall be made upon presentation thereof at any one of the places specifiedin such notice and any such Note thereby paid in full shall be surrendered, otherwise a memorandum of such payment shall be endorsed thereon,but the Trustee may in its discretion dispense with such presentation and surrender or endorsem*nt in any case upon such indemnity beinggiven as the Trustee shall consider sufficient, acting reasonably;
(c)from and after the date of payment specified in the notice, interest shall accrue only on the amount owingon each Note after giving credit for the amount of the payment specified in such notice unless the Note in respect of which such amountis owing is duly presented on or after the date so specified and payment of such amount is not made; and
(d)the Trustee shall not be required to make any payment to Noteholders unless the amount in its hands, afterreserving therefrom such amount as the Trustee may think necessary to provide for the payments referred to in Section 8.7(a), exceeds1% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding.
8.9Remedies Cumulative

No remedy herein conferredupon or reserved to the Trustee or upon or to the Noteholders is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, but each and every suchremedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or now existing or hereafter to exist by law.

8.10Judgment Against the Issuer

In case of any judicial orother proceedings to enforce the rights of the Noteholders, judgment may be rendered against the Issuer in favour of the Noteholders orin favour of the Trustee, as trustee for the Noteholders, for any amount which may remain due in respect of the principal for the Notes,the Premium and the interest thereon.

8.11Immunity of Officers and Others

No director, officer, employeeor incorporator of the Issuer or any Guarantor, or shareholder of the Issuer, or annuitant under a plan of which a shareholder of theIssuer is a trustee will have any liability for any indebtedness, obligations or liabilities of the Issuer under the Notes or the Indentureor of any Guarantor under its Guarantee or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation.Each holder by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release provided for in this Section 8.11 are partof the consideration for issuance of the Notes and the Guarantees. The waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities under applicablesecurities laws.

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8.12Offer to Purchase Notes upon Change of Control Triggering Event
(a)Upon the occurrence of any Change of Control Triggering Event, unless the Issuer has previously or concurrentlyexercised its right to redeem all of the Notes as described in Article5, each holder will have the right to require that the Issuerpurchase all or any portion (equal to $2,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof) of each such holder’s Notes for a cashprice (the “Change of Control Purchase Price”) equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Notes to be purchased, plusaccrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the date of purchase.
(b)No later than 30 days following any Change of Control Triggering Event, the Issuer will deliver, or causeto be delivered, to the holders, with a copy to the Trustee, a notice:
(i)describing the transaction or transactions that constitute the Change of Control Triggering Event;
(ii)offering to purchase, pursuant to the procedures required by this Indenture and described in the notice(a “Change of Control Offer”), on a date specified in the notice, which shall be a Business Day not earlier than 30 days,nor, unless such Change of Control Offer is being made in advance of a Change of Control Triggering Event as contemplated below, laterthan 60 days, from the date the notice is delivered (the “Change of Control Payment Date”), and for the Change of ControlPurchase Price, all Notes properly tendered by such holder pursuant to such Change of Control Offer; and
(iii)describing the procedures, as determined by the Issuer, consistent with this Indenture, that holders mustfollow to accept the Change of Control Offer.
(c)Prior to 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on the Business Day immediately preceding the Change of Control PaymentDate, the Issuer will, to the extent lawful, deposit with the Paying Agent an amount equal to the Change of Control Purchase Price inrespect of the Notes or portions of Notes properly tendered.
(d)On the Change of Control Payment Date, the Issuer will, to the extent lawful:
(i)accept for payment all Notes or portions of Notes (equal to $2,000 or integral multiples of $1,000 inexcess thereof) properly tendered pursuant to the Change of Control Offer; and
(ii)deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee the Notes so accepted together with an Officers’ Certificatestating the aggregate principal amount of Notes or portions of Notes being purchased by the Issuer pursuant to the Change of Control Offer.
(e)The Paying Agent will promptly deliver the Change of Control Purchase Price to each holder who has sotendered Notes, and the Trustee will promptly certify and mail (or cause to be issued by book entry) to each holder a new Note equal inprincipal amount to any unpurchased portion of the Notes so tendered, if any; provided that each such new Note will be in a principalamount of $2,000 or integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof.
(f)If the Change of Control Payment Date is on or after an Record Date for an Interest Payment Date and onor before such Interest Payment Date, any accrued and unpaid interest, if any, will be paid on such Interest Payment Date to the Personin whose name a Note is registered at the close of business on such Record Date.

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(g)A Change of Control Offer will be required to remain open for at least 20 Business Days or for such longerperiod as is required by law. The Issuer will publicly announce the results of the Change of Control Offer on or as soon as practicableafter the date of purchase of any Notes pursuant to the Change of Control Offer.
(h)The provisions described above in this Section 8.12 that require the Issuer to make a Change of ControlOffer following a Change of Control Triggering Event will be applicable regardless of whether any other provisions of this Indenture areapplicable to the transaction giving rise to the Change of Control Triggering Event. Except as set forth in this Section 8.12 with respectto a Change of Control Triggering Event, this Indenture does not contain provisions that permit the Noteholders to require that the Issuerrepurchase or redeem the Notes in the event of a takeover, recapitalization or similar transaction.
(i)The Issuer’s obligation to make a Change of Control Offer will be satisfied if a third party makes anoffer in the manner, at the times and otherwise in compliance with the requirements set forth in this Indenture applicable to a Changeof Control Offer made by the Issuer and purchases all Notes properly tendered and not withdrawn under such Change of Control Offer.
(j)The Issuer will comply with all applicable securities laws in Canada and any other applicable laws andregulations in connection with the purchase of Notes pursuant to a Change of Control Offer. To the extent that any applicable laws orregulations conflict with the “Change of Control” provisions of this Indenture, the Issuer shall comply with the applicablelaws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations under the Section 8.12 of this Indenture by virtue of suchcompliance.
(k)Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in a Terms Schedule or Supplemental Indentureapplicable to a Series of Notes, a Change of Control Offer may be made in advance of a Change of Control Triggering Event, conditionalupon such Change of Control Triggering Event, if a definitive agreement is in place for the Change of Control at the time of making ofthe Change of Control Offer.
(l)In the event that holders of not less than 90% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notesaccept a Change of Control Offer and the Issuer purchases all of the Notes held by such holders, the Issuer will have the right, uponnot less than 30 days’ nor more than 60 days’ prior notice, given not more than 30 days following the purchase pursuant to the Changeof Control Offer described above, to redeem all of the Notes that remain outstanding following such purchase at a redemption price equalto the Change of Control Purchase Price plus, to the extent not included in the Change of Control Purchase Price, accrued and unpaid intereston the Notes that remain outstanding to, but excluding, the date of redemption (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevantRecord Date to receive interest due on an Interest Payment Date that is on or prior to the redemption date).

Article9
CANCELLATION, DISCHARGE AND DEFEASANCE

9.1Cancellation

All Notes shall, forthwithafter payment is made in respect thereof, be delivered to the Trustee and cancelled by it. All Notes cancelled or required to be cancelledunder this Section 9.1 or any other provision of this Indenture shall be cancelled by the Trustee, and, if required by the Issuer, theTrustee shall furnish to the Issuer a cancellation certificate in respect of the Notes so cancelled.

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9.2Non-Presentation of Notes

If the holder of any Note shallfail to present such Note for payment on the date on which the principal thereof and Premium and interest become payable either at StatedMaturity or otherwise or shall not accept payment on account thereof and give such receipt therefor, if any, as the Trustee may require,then:

(a)the Issuer shall be entitled to pay to the Trustee and direct it to set aside;
(b)in respect of money in the hands of the Trustee which may or should be applied to the payment of the Notes,the Issuer shall be entitled to direct the Trustee to set aside; or
(c)in the case of redemption pursuant to notice given by the Trustee, the Trustee may itself set aside,

the principal amount and the Premium and interest,as the case may be, in trust to be paid to the holder of such Note upon due presentation or surrender thereof in accordance with thisIndenture, and thereupon the principal amount and Premium and interest payable on such Note in respect of which such amount has been setaside shall be deemed to have been paid and the holder thereof shall thereafter have no right in respect thereof other than the rightto receive payment of the amount so set aside (without interest) upon due presentation and surrender of such Note, subject to Section9.3.

9.3Repayment of Unclaimed Money

Any amount set aside underSection 9.2 and not claimed by and paid to Noteholders as provided in Section 9.2 within six years after the later of the date of suchsetting aside and the applicable Maturity Date shall be repaid to the Issuer by the Trustee on demand and thereupon the Trustee shallbe released from all further liability with respect to such amount and thereafter the Noteholders in respect of which such amount wasso repaid to the Issuer shall have no rights in respect thereof and the Issuer shall be discharged from its obligations in respect thereof.

9.4Satisfaction and Discharge

This Indenture will be dischargedand will cease to be of further effect (except as to rights of transfer or exchange of Notes which shall survive until all Notes havebeen cancelled and the rights, protections, remuneration and immunities of the Trustee) as to all outstanding Notes when either:

(a)all the Notes that have been certified and delivered (except lost, stolen or destroyed Notes which havebeen replaced or paid and Notes for whose payment money has been deposited in trust or segregated and held in trust by the Issuer andthereafter repaid to the Issuer or discharged from this trust) have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; or
(b)
(i)all Notes not delivered to the Trustee for cancellation otherwise (A) have become due and payable, or(B) will become due and payable within one year by reason of a notice of redemption or otherwise, and, in any case, the Issuer has irrevocablydeposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee as trust funds, in trust solely for the benefit of the holders, cash in Canadiandollars, Canadian Government Obligations or a combination of any of the foregoing, in such amounts as will be sufficient (without considerationof any reinvestment of interest) to pay and discharge the entire Indebtedness (including all principal, Premium and accrued interest)under the Notes not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation;

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(ii)the Issuer has paid all other sums payable by it under this Indenture; and
(iii)the Issuer has delivered irrevocable instructions to the Trustee to apply the deposited money toward thepayment of the Notes at maturity or on the date of redemption, as the case may be.

In addition, the Issuer must deliver an Officers’Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel stating that all conditions precedent to the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture have beencomplied with.

9.5Defeasance

At any time that Notes of anySeries are outstanding, the Trustee will, at the request and expense of the Issuer, execute and deliver to the Issuer such instrumentsnecessary to release the Issuer, subject to this Article9, from the terms of this Indenture relating to such Series of Notes, exceptthose relating to the indemnification and remuneration of the Trustee, subject to the following:

(a)the Issuer shall have delivered to the Trustee evidence that the Issuer has:
(i)deposited sufficient funds for payment of all principal, Premium, interest and other amounts due or tobecome due on such Series of Notes to the Stated Maturity thereof;
(ii)deposited funds or made provision for the payment of all expenses of the Trustee to carry out its dutiesunder this Indenture in respect of such Series; and
(iii)deposited funds for the payment of taxes arising with respect to all deposited funds or other provisionfor payment in respect of such Series, in each case irrevocably, pursuant to the terms of a trust agreement in form and substance satisfactoryto the Issuer and the Trustee;
(b)the Trustee shall have received an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the Noteholders of such Serieswill not be subject to any additional taxes as a result of the exercise by the Issuer of the defeasance option provided in this Section9.5 and that they will be subject to taxes, if any, including those in respect of income (including taxable capital gain), on the sameamount, in the same manner and at the same time or times as would have been the case if such option had not been exercised;
(c)no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of the deposit referred to in Section9.5(a);
(d)such release does not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any materialagreement or instrument to which the Issuer is a party or by which the Issuer is bound;
(e)the Issuer shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate stating that the deposit referredto in Section 9.5(a) was not made by the Issuer with the intent of preferring the holders of such Series of Notes over the other creditorsof the Issuer or with the intent of defeating, hindering, delaying or defrauding creditors of the Issuer; and

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(f)the Issuer shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate stating that all conditions precedentprovided for or relating to the exercise of such defeasance option have been complied with.

The Issuer will be deemed tohave made due provision for the depositing of funds if it deposits or causes to be deposited with the Trustee under the terms of an irrevocabletrust agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Issuer and the Trustee (each acting reasonably), solely for the benefit of theholders of a particular Series of Notes stated therein, cash or Securities denominated in the currency in which principal is payable constitutingdirect obligations of the Government of Canada (for Notes denominated in Canadian dollars) or the United States Government (for Notesdenominated in U.S. dollars) or an agency or instrumentality of Canada (for Notes denominated in Canadian dollars) or the United States(for Notes denominated in U.S. dollars), which will be sufficient, in the reasonable opinion of a firm of independent chartered accountantsor an investment dealer acceptable to the Trustee, acting reasonably, to provide for payment in full of such Series of Notes and all otheramounts from time to time due and owing under this Indenture which pertain to such Series.

The Trustee will hold in trustall money or Securities deposited with it pursuant to this Section 9.5 and will apply the deposited money and the money from such Securitiesin accordance with this Indenture to the payment of principal of and Premium and interest on the Notes and, as applicable, other amounts.

If the Trustee is unable toapply any money or Securities in accordance with this Section 9.5 by reason of any legal proceeding or any order or judgment of any courtor other Governmental Authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, the Issuer’s obligations under thisIndenture and the Notes will be revived and reinstated as though no money or Securities had been deposited pursuant to this Section 9.5until such time as the Trustee is permitted to apply all such money or Securities in accordance with this Section 9.5, provided that ifthe Issuer has made any payment in respect of principal, Premium or interest on such Notes or, as applicable, other amounts because ofthe reinstatement of its obligations, the Issuer will be subrogated to the rights of the holders of such Notes to receive such paymentfrom the money or Securities held by the Trustee.

Article10
SUCCESSORS

10.1Requirements for Successors
(a)The Issuer will not, directly or indirectly, in a single transaction or a series of related transactions,amalgamate, consolidate, or merge with or into or wind-up or dissolve into another Person (whether or not the Issuer is the survivingPerson), or sell, assign lease, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the assets of the Issuer and theGuarantors (taken as a whole) unless:
(i)either:
(A)the Issuer will be the surviving or continuing Person; or
(B)the Person (if other than the Issuer) formed by or surviving or continuing from such amalgamation, consolidation,merger, winding-up or dissolution or to which such sale, assignment, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition or assignment shallbe made (collectively, the “Successor”) is a corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership organizedand existing under the laws of Canada or any province thereof or the United States, any state or territory thereof, or the District ofColumbia, and the Successor expressly assumes, by operation of law or pursuant to one or more agreementsin form and substance satisfactory to the Trustee, acting reasonably, relying on the advice of Counsel, all of the obligations of theIssuer under the Notes and this Indenture; provided, that if the Successor is not a corporation, a Guarantor that is a corporation expresslyassumes as co-obligor all of the obligations of the Issuer under this Indenture and the Notes pursuant to a supplemental indenture tothis Indenture executed and delivered to the Trustee (for greater certainty, the Issuer shall be considered to be the Successor in theevent of a statutory amalgamation governed by the laws of Canada or any province thereof of the Issuer with any Guarantor);

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(ii)immediately after giving effect to such transaction and the assumption of the obligations as set forthin Section 10.1(a)(i)(B) above and the incurrence of any Indebtedness to be incurred in connection therewith, and the use of any net proceedstherefrom on a pro forma basis, no Default shall have occurred and be continuing; and
(iii)the Issuer shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, eachstating that such amalgamation, consolidation, merger, sale, assignment, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition and such agreementand/or supplemental indenture (if any) comply with this Indenture;

provided that Section 10.1(a)(ii)and (iii) above shall not apply in the case of any amalgamation, consolidation, or merger with or into, or sale, assignment, lease, transfer,conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Issuer and the Guarantors (taken as a whole) to anotherPerson that is a Guarantor.

(b)Except in circ*mstances providing for the release of a Guarantor described in Section 6.4, no Guarantorwill, and the Issuer will not permit any Guarantor to, directly or indirectly, in a single transaction or a series of related transactions,amalgamate, consolidate or merge with or into or wind-up or dissolve into another Person (whether or not the Guarantor is the survivingPerson), or sell, assign, lease, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of or assign all or substantially all of its properties, interestsor assets to any Person (other than the Issuer or another Guarantor) unless either:
(i)(A) such Guarantor will be the surviving or continuing Person; or (B) the Person (if other than such Guarantor)formed by or surviving any such amalgamation, consolidation, merger, winding-up or dissolution is another Guarantor or assumes, by operationof law or in agreements in form and substance satisfactory to the Trustee, acting reasonably, relying on the advice of Counsel, all ofthe obligations of such Guarantor under the Guarantee of such Guarantor and this Indenture;
(ii)immediately after giving effect to such transaction and the assumption of the obligations as set forthin Section 10.1(b)(i)(B) above, no Default shall have occurred and be continuing; and
(iii)except in the case of any amalgamation, consolidation, or merger with or into, or sale, assignment, lease,transfer, conveyance or other disposition between or among the Guarantors or the Issuer and any Guarantor, the Issuer shall have deliveredto the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that such amalgamation, consolidation, merger or sale,assignment, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition, and such agreements and/or supplemental indenture (if any), comply withthis Indenture.

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(c)Upon any amalgamation, consolidation or merger of the Issuer or a Guarantor, or any amalgamation, consolidation,merger or sale, assignment, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the properties, interestsor assets of the Issuer or a Guarantor in accordance with this Section 10.1, in which the Issuer or such Guarantor is not the continuingobligor under the Notes or its Guarantee, as applicable, the surviving entity formed by such amalgamation, consolidation or merger orinto which the Issuer or such Guarantor is merged or the Person to which the sale, assignment, lease, transfer, conveyance or other dispositionis made will succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of, the Issuer or such Guarantor under this Indenture,the Notes and the applicable Guarantee with the same effect as if such surviving entity had been named therein as the Issuer or such Guarantorand, except in the case of a lease, the Issuer or such Guarantor, as the case may be, will be released from the obligation to pay theprincipal of and Premium and interest on the Notes or in respect of its Guarantee, as the case may be, and all of the Issuer’s or suchGuarantor’s other obligations and covenants under the Notes, this Indenture and its Guarantee, if applicable.
(d)Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) any Guarantor may amalgamate, consolidate or merge with or into orsell, assign, lease, transfer, convey or dispose, in one transaction or a series of transactions, all or substantially all of its properties,interests or assets to the Issuer or another Guarantor and (ii) the Issuer or any Guarantor may amalgamate, consolidate or merge withor into or sell, assign, lease, transfer, convey or dispose, in one transaction or a series of transactions, all or substantially allof its properties, interests or assets to the Issuer or another Guarantor solely for the purpose of reincorporating in Canada or a provincethereof, a state of the United States or the District of Columbia.

Article11
MEETINGS OF NOTEHOLDERS

11.1Right to Convene Meetings

The Trustee may at any timeand from time to time convene a meeting of Noteholders, and the Trustee shall convene a meeting of Noteholders upon receipt of a Requestof the Issuer or a Noteholders’ Request and upon being indemnified and funded to its reasonable satisfaction by the Issuer or by the Noteholderssigning such request against the costs which may be incurred in connection with the calling and holding of such meeting. If the Trusteefails within 30 days after receipt of any such request and such indemnity and funding to give notice convening a meeting, the Issuer orsuch Noteholders, as the case may be, may convene such meeting. Every such meeting shall be held in Calgary, Alberta or Toronto, Ontario,or at such other place or virtually as may be approved or determined by the Trustee, the Issuer or the Noteholders who convened the meetingin accordance with this Section 11.1.

11.2Notice of Meetings

At least 15 days’ notice ofany meeting shall be given to the Noteholders in the manner provided in Section 12.2 and a copy thereof shall be sent by mail to the Trusteein the manner provided in Section 12.3 (unless the meeting has been called by it) and to the Issuer (unless the meeting has been calledby it). Such notice shall state the time and place (or log-in details for a virtual meeting) at which the meeting is to be held and shallstate briefly the general nature of the business to be transacted thereat, and it shall not be necessary for any such notice to set outthe terms of any resolution to be proposed or any of this Article12.

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11.3Chairman

The Chair of the Board of theIssuer, if present, will be the chairman of any meeting of the Noteholders, failing which an individual (who need not be a Noteholder)nominated in writing by the Trustee shall be chairman of the meeting. If no individual is so nominated, or if the individual so nominatedis not present within 15 minutes from the time fixed for the holding of the meeting, the Noteholders present in person or representedby proxy shall choose by Ordinary Resolution an individual present to be chairman.

11.4Quorum

Subject to Section 11.13, atany meeting of the Noteholders a quorum shall consist of two or more Noteholders present in person or represented by proxy and owningor representing at least 25% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding. Subject to Section 11.13, if a quorum ofthe Noteholders is not present within 30 minutes from the time fixed for holding any meeting, the meeting, if convened by the Noteholdersshall be dissolved, but in any other case the meeting shall be adjourned to the same day in the next week (unless such day is not a BusinessDay, in which case it shall be adjourned to the next Business Day thereafter) at the same time and place, and no notice shall be requiredto be given in respect of such adjourned meeting. At the adjourned meeting, the Noteholders present in person or represented by proxyshall constitute a quorum and may transact the business for which the meeting was originally convened notwithstanding that they may notrepresent at least 25% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding.

11.5Power to Adjourn

The chairman of a meeting atwhich a quorum of Noteholders is present may, with the consent of the holders of a majority of the aggregate principal amount of the Notespresent or represented thereat, adjourn such meeting, and no notice of such adjournment need be given except such notice, if any, as themeeting may prescribe.

11.6Show of Hands

Except as otherwise providedin this Indenture, every resolution submitted to a meeting of Noteholders shall be decided by a majority of the votes cast on a show ofhands, and unless a poll is duly demanded as herein provided, a declaration by the chairman that a resolution has been carried or carriedunanimously or by a particular majority or lost or not carried by a particular majority shall be conclusive evidence of the fact.

11.7Poll

On every Extraordinary Resolutionand on any other resolution submitted to a meeting of Noteholders in respect of which the chairman or one or more Noteholders or proxyholdersfor Noteholders holding at least $10,000 principal amount of Notes demands a poll, a poll shall be taken in such manner and either atonce or after an adjournment as the chairman shall direct. Resolutions other than Extraordinary Resolutions shall, if a poll is taken,be decided by the votes of the holders of a majority of the principal amount of the Notes represented at the meeting and voted on thepoll.

11.8Voting
(a)On a show of hands, every Person who is present and entitled to vote, whether as a Noteholder or as proxyholderfor one or more Noteholders or both, shall have one vote. On a poll, each Noteholder present in person or represented by a proxy dulyappointed by an instrument in writing shall be entitled to one vote in respect of each$1,000 principal amount of Notes of which such Noteholder is then the holder. A proxyholder need not be a Noteholder. In the case of jointregistered holders of a Note, any one of them present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting may vote in the absence of theother or others, but if more than one of them are present in person or represented by proxy, they shall vote together in respect of theNotes of which they are joint registered holders.

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(b)Notwithstanding Section 11.8(a), in the case of a Global Note, the Depository may appoint or cause tobe appointed a Person or Persons as proxies and shall designate the number of votes entitled to each such Person, and each such Personshall be entitled to be present at any meeting of Noteholders and shall be the Persons entitled to vote at such meeting in accordancewith the number of votes set out in the Depository’s designation.
11.9Regulations
(a)The Trustee, or the Issuer with the approval of the Trustee, may from time to time make and from timeto time vary such regulations as it shall from time to time think fit providing for or governing the following:
(i)voting by proxy by Noteholders, the form of the instrument appointing a proxyholder (which shall be inwriting) and the manner in which it may be executed and delivered and the authority to be provided by any Person signing a proxy on behalfof the registered holder of a Note;
(ii)the deposit of instruments appointing proxyholders at such place as the Trustee, the Issuer or the Noteholdersconvening the meeting, as the case may be, may, in the notice convening the meeting, direct and the time, if any, before the holding ofthe meeting or any adjournment thereof by which such instruments shall be deposited; and
(iii)the deposit of instruments appointing proxyholders at an approved place or places other than the placeat which the meeting is to be held and enabling particulars of such instruments appointing proxyholders to be provided before the meetingto the Issuer or to the Trustee at the place at which the meeting is to be held and for the voting of proxies so deposited as though theinstruments themselves were produced at the meeting.
(b)Any regulations so made shall be binding and effective and the votes given in accordance therewith shallbe valid and shall be counted. Except as such regulations may provide, the only Persons who shall be recognized at a meeting as the holdersof any Notes, or as entitled to vote or be present at the meeting in respect thereof, shall be registered Noteholders and Persons whomregistered Noteholders have by instrument in writing duly appointed as their proxyholders.
11.10Issuer and Trustee May Be Represented

The Issuer, and the Trustee,by their respective officers and/or directors and the legal advisers of the Issuer and the Trustee may attend any meeting of the Noteholders,but shall have no vote as such.

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11.11Powers Exercisable by Noteholders

The following powers of theNoteholders shall be exercisable from time to time only by Extraordinary Resolution:

(a)power to sanction any modification, abrogation, alteration, compromise or arrangement of the rights ofthe Noteholders or the Trustee against the Issuer or against its property or assets, whether such rights arise under this Indenture orthe Notes or otherwise;
(b)power to assent to any modification of or change in or addition to or omission from the provisions containedin this Indenture or any Notes which shall be agreed to by the Issuer and to authorize the Trustee to concur in and execute any SupplementalIndenture embodying any modification, change, addition or omission;
(c)power to sanction any scheme for the reconstruction or reorganization of the Issuer or for the amalgamation,consolidation, or merger of the Issuer with or into any other Person or for the sale, assignment, lease, transfer, conveyance or otherdisposition of the undertaking, property and assets of the Issuer or any part thereof, provided that no such sanction shall be necessaryif Section 10.1 shall have been complied with;
(d)power to direct or authorize the Trustee to exercise any power, right, remedy or authority given to itby this Indenture in any manner specified in any such Extraordinary Resolution or to refrain from exercising any such power, right, remedyor authority;
(e)subject to Section 8.4, power to waive and direct the Trustee to waive any Event of Default and to cancelany declaration made by the Trustee pursuant to Section 8.3 either unconditionally or upon any condition specified in such ExtraordinaryResolution;
(f)power to restrain any Noteholder from taking or instituting any suit, action or proceeding for the purposeof enforcing payment of the principal of or interest or Premium on any Notes or for the purpose of executing any trust or power hereunder;
(g)power to direct any Noteholder who, as such, has brought any action, suit or proceeding to stay or discontinueor otherwise deal with the same upon payment, if the taking of such suit, action or proceeding shall have been permitted by Section 8.6,of the costs, charges and expenses reasonably and properly incurred by such Noteholder in connection therewith;
(h)power to assent to any compromise or arrangement with any creditor or creditors or any class or classesof creditors, whether secured or otherwise, and with holders of any Securities of the Issuer;
(i)power to appoint a committee with power and authority (subject to such limitations, if any, as may beprescribed in the resolution) to exercise, and to direct the Trustee to exercise, on behalf of the Noteholders, such of the powers ofthe Noteholders as are exercisable by Extraordinary Resolution or otherwise as shall be included in the resolution appointing the committee.The resolution making such appointment may provide for payment of the expenses and disbursem*nts of and compensation to such committee.Such committee shall consist of such number of individuals as shall be prescribed in the resolution appointing it and the members neednot be Noteholders. Every such committee may elect its chairman and may make regulations respecting its quorum, the calling of its meetings,the filling of vacancies occurring in its number and its procedure generally. Such regulations may provide that the committee may actat a meeting at which a quorum is present or may act by minutes signed by the number of members thereof necessary to constitute a quorum.All acts of any such committee within the authority delegated to it shall be binding upon all Noteholders. Neither the committee nor anymember thereof shall be liable for any loss arising from or in connection with any action taken or omitted to be taken by them in goodfaith;

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(j)power to sanction the exchange of the Notes for or the conversion thereof into Securities of the Issueror of any other Person;
(k)power to amend, alter or repeal any Extraordinary Resolution previously passed or sanctioned by the Noteholders;and
(l)power to remove the Trustee and to appoint a new trustee.

Except as otherwise provided in this Indentureall other powers of and matters to be determined by the Noteholders may be exercised or determined from time to time by Ordinary Resolution.

11.12Meaning of Ordinary Resolution

The expression “OrdinaryResolution” when used in this Indenture means, except as otherwise provided in this Indenture, a resolution proposed to be passedas a ordinary resolution at a meeting of Noteholders duly convened for the purpose and held in accordance with this Article11 atwhich a quorum of the Noteholders is present and passed by the affirmative votes of the holders of more than 50% of the aggregate principalamount of the Notes who are present in person or represented by proxy at such meeting.

11.13Meaning of Extraordinary Resolution
(a)The expression “Extraordinary Resolution” when used in this Indenture means, except asotherwise provided in this Indenture, a resolution proposed to be passed as an extraordinary resolution at a meeting of Noteholders dulyconvened for the purpose and held in accordance with this Article11 at which the holders of more than 50% of the aggregate principalamount of the Notes then outstanding are present in person or represented by proxy and passed by the affirmative votes of the holdersof not less than 66⅔% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes who are present in person or represented by proxy at such meeting.
(b)If, at any meeting called for the purpose of approving an Extraordinary Resolution, the holders of morethan 50% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding are not present in person or represented by proxy within 30 minutesafter the time appointed for the meeting, then the meeting, if convened by or on the requisition of Noteholders, shall be dissolved, butin any other case the meeting shall stand adjourned to such date that is the same day in the following week (unless such day is not aBusiness Day, in which case it shall be adjourned to the next Business Day thereafter), at the same place and time, unless the chairmandesignates an alternative date, place and time. Not less than seven days’ notice shall be given of such alternative, date, place and timeof such adjourned meeting in the manner provided in Section 12.2. Such notice shall state that at the adjourned meeting the Noteholderspresent in person or represented by proxy shall form a quorum, but it shall not be necessary to set forth the purposes for which the meetingwas originally called or any other particulars. At the adjourned meeting, the Noteholders present in person or represented by proxy shallform a quorum and may transact the business for which the meeting was originally convened, and a resolution proposed to be passed as anExtraordinary Resolution at such adjourned meeting and passed by the requisite vote as provided in Section 11.13(a) shall be an ExtraordinaryResolution within the meaning of this Indenture, notwithstanding that the holders of more than 50% of the aggregate principal amount ofthe Notes then outstanding are not present in person or represented by proxy at such adjourned meeting.
(c)Votes on a resolution proposed to be passed as an Extraordinary Resolution shall always be given on apoll and no demand for a poll on any such resolution shall be necessary.

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11.14Without Consent

Notwithstanding Section 11.11,without the consent of any holder, the Issuer, the Guarantors and the Trustee may from time to time amend or supplement this Indenture,the Notes or the Guarantees:

(a)to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency;
(b)to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of certificated Notes;
(c)to provide for the assumption of the Issuer’s or a Guarantor’s obligations to the holders in the caseof an amalgamation, merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of the Issuer’s or such Guarantor’s properties, interestsor assets, or winding-up or dissolution or sale, assign, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition in accordance with Article10;
(d)to add any Guarantee or to effect the release of any Guarantor from any of its obligations under its Guaranteeor the provisions of this Indenture (to the extent in accordance with this Indenture);
(e)to make any change that would provide any additional rights or benefits to the holders or would not materiallyadversely affect the rights of any holder;
(f)to secure the Notes or any Guarantees or any other obligation under this Indenture;
(g)to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment by a successor Trustee;
(h)to conform the text of this Indenture or the Notes to any provision of a Term Sheet as determined in goodfaith by the Issuer and set forth in an Officers’ Certificate; or
(i)to provide for the issuance of Additional Notes in accordance with this Indenture.
11.15Powers Cumulative

Any one or more of the powersor any combination of the powers in this Indenture stated to be exercisable by the Noteholders may be exercised from time to time, andthe exercise of any one or more of such powers or any combination of powers from time to time shall not be deemed to exhaust the rightsof the Noteholders to exercise the same or any other such power or powers or combination of powers thereafter from time to time. No powersexercisable by the Noteholders will derogate in any way from the rights of the Issuer under or pursuant to this Indenture or any Notes.

11.16Minutes

Minutes of all resolutionsand proceedings at every meeting of Noteholders shall be made and duly entered in books to be from time to time provided for that purposeby the Trustee at the expense of the Issuer, and any such minutes, if signed by the chairman of the meeting at which such resolutionswere passed or proceedings had, or by the chairman of the next succeeding meeting of the Noteholders, shall be prima facie evidenceof the matters therein stated and, until the contrary is proved, every such meeting, in respect of the proceedings of which minutes shallhave been made, shall be deemed to have been duly held and convened and all resolutions passed thereat or proceedings taken to have beenduly passed and taken.

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11.17Instruments in Writing

All actions which may betaken and all powers which may be exercised by the Noteholders at a meeting held as provided in this Article11 may also betaken and exercised by an instrument in writing signed in one or more counterparts by the holders of more than 50%, in the case ofan Ordinary Resolution, or not less than 66⅔%, in the case of an Extraordinary Resolution, of the aggregate principal amountof the outstanding Notes, and the expressions “Ordinary Resolution” and “Extraordinary Resolution” when used inthis Indenture shall include any instrument so signed.

11.18Binding Effect of Resolutions

Subject to Section 11.19, everyresolution passed in accordance with this Article11 at a meeting of Noteholders shall be binding upon all the Noteholders, whetherpresent at or absent from such meeting and every instrument in writing signed by Noteholders in accordance with Section 11.17 shall bebinding upon all the Noteholders, whether signatories thereto or not, and each and every Noteholder and the Trustee (subject to the provisionsfor its funding, security and indemnity herein contained) shall be bound to give effect accordingly to every such resolution and instrumentin writing.

11.19Serial Meetings
(a)If any business to be transacted at a meeting of Noteholders or any action to be taken or power to beexercised by instrument in writing under Section 11.17 especially affects the rights of the Noteholders of one or more Series in a manneror to an extent differing from that in which it affects the rights of the Noteholders of any other Series, then:
(i)reference to such fact, indicating the Notes of each Series so especially affected, shall be made in thenotice of such meeting and the meeting shall be and is herein called a “serial meeting”;
(ii)the Noteholders of a Series so especially affected shall not be bound by any action taken or power exercisedat a serial meeting unless in addition to the other provisions of this Article11:
(A)there are present in person or represented by proxy at such meeting holders of at least 25% (or, for thepurpose of passing an Extraordinary Resolution, more than 50%) of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes of such Series then outstanding,subject to this Article11 with respect to adjourned meetings; and
(B)the resolution is passed by the favourable votes of the holders of more than 50% in the case of an OrdinaryResolution (or, in the case of an Extraordinary Resolution, not less than 66⅔%) of the aggregate principal amount of Notes of suchSeries voted on the resolution; and
(iii)the Noteholders of a Series so especially affected shall not be bound by any action taken or power exercisedby instrument in writing under Section 11.17 unless, in addition to the other provisions of this Article11, such instrument is signedin one or more counterparts by the holders of more than 50%, in the case of an Ordinary Resolution, or not less than 66⅔%, in thecase of an Extraordinary Resolution, of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes of such Series then outstanding.
(b)Notwithstanding anything herein contained, any covenant or other provision contained herein which is expressedto be effective only so long as any Notes of a particular Series remain outstanding may be modified by the required resolution or consentof the Noteholders of such Series in the same manner as if the Notes of such Series were the only Notes outstanding hereunder. In addition,if any business to be transacted at any meeting or any action to be taken or power to be exercised by instrument in writing doesnot adversely affect the rights of the Noteholders of one or more particular Series, this Article11 shall apply as if the Notesof such Series were not outstanding and no notice of any such meeting need be given to the Noteholders of such Series.

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11.20Record Date for Requests, Demands, Etc.
(a)If the Issuer shall solicit from the Noteholders any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice,consent, waiver or other action, the Issuer may, at its option, fix in advance a record date for the determination of such holders entitledto provide such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action, but the Issuer shall have no obligationto do so.
(b)If such a record date is fixed, such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiveror other action may be given before or after such record date, but only the holders of record at the close of business on such recorddate shall be deemed to be Noteholders for the purposes of determining whether holders of the requisite proportion of Notes then outstandinghave authorized or agreed or consented to such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other act, and forthis purpose the Notes then outstanding shall be computed as of such record date.

Article12
NOTICES

12.1Notice to the Issuer

Any notice to the Issuer underthis Indenture shall be valid and effective if delivered to the Issuer at Suite 2000, 585 – 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta,Canada T2P 1G1 or, if sent by facsimile transmission and shall be deemed to have been validly given at the time of delivery or transmission,at +1-403-693-0020, in each case with a copy by email to [email address redacted] and [email address redacted], Attention:[name and title redacted], and [name and title redacted], if it is received prior to 4:00 p.m. (Calgary time) on a BusinessDay, failing which it shall be deemed to have been given on the next Business Day. The Issuer may from time to time notify the Trusteeof a change in address or facsimile number which thereafter, until changed by like notice, shall be the address or facsimile number ofthe Issuer for all purposes of this Indenture.

12.2Notice to Noteholders
(a)Unless otherwise expressly provided in this Indenture, any notice to be given hereunder to Noteholdersshall be valid and effective if given in the following manner:
(i)such notice is delivered by electronic communication or sent by ordinary mail postage prepaid addressedto such holders at their respective addresses appearing on any of the Registers, provided that if, in the case of joint holders of anyNote, more than one address appears in the Register in respect of such joint holding, such notice shall be sent only to the first addressso appearing; and
(ii)if for any reason it is impracticable to give any notice by electronic means or by mail, such notice ispublished once in Toronto, Ontario, and such other cities, if any, at which Registers in respect of such Notes are required to be kept,each publication to be made in a newspaper of general circulation published in the designated cities and all such publications to be madewithin a period of seven days, provided that, in the case of the redemption of Notes, such notice shall be published twice in each ofthe designated cities in successive weeks.

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(b)Any notice so given by electronic communication shall be deemed to have been given on the Business Dayreceived if it is received prior to 4:00 p.m. on a Business Day, failing which it shall be deemed to have been given on the next BusinessDay. Any notice so given by mail shall be deemed to have been given on the third Business Day after it is mailed. Any notice so givenby publication shall be deemed to have been given on the day on which the first publication is completed in all of the cities in whichpublication is required. In determining under any provisions hereof the date by which notice of any meeting, redemption or other eventmust be given, the date of giving the notice shall be included and the date of the meeting, redemption or other event shall be excluded.Accidental error or omission in giving notice or accidental failure to mail notice to any Noteholder shall not invalidate any action orproceeding founded thereon.
12.3Notice to the Trustee

Any notice to the Trustee underthis Indenture shall be valid and effective if delivered to an officer of the Trustee at Computershare Trust Company of Canada, 800, 324– 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 2Z2, or if sent by facsimile transmission (with receipt confirmed) at +1-403-267-6598or, if sent by email, at corporatetrust.calgary@computershare.com, Attention: Manager, Corporate Trust, and shall be deemed to have beenvalidly given at the time of delivery or transmission if it is received prior to 4:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on a Business Day, failing whichit shall be deemed to have been given on the next Business Day. The Trustee may from time to time notify the Issuer of a change in addressor facsimile number which thereafter, until changed by similar notice, shall be the address or facsimile number of the Trustee for allpurposes of this Indenture.

12.4When Publication Not Required

If at any time any notice isrequired by this Indenture to be published in a particular city and no newspaper of general circulation is then being published and circulatedon a daily basis in that city, the Issuer shall not be required to publish in that city.

12.5Waiver of Notice

Any notice provided for inthis Indenture may be waived in writing by the Person entitled to receive such notice, either before or after the event, and such waivershall be the equivalent of such notice. Waivers of notice by Noteholders shall be filed with the Trustee, but such filing shall not bea condition precedent to the validity of any action taken in reliance upon such waivers.

Article13
CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE

13.1Certain Duties and Responsibilities of Trustee
(a)In the exercise of the rights, powers and duties prescribed or conferred by the terms of this Indenture,the Trustee shall act honestly and in good faith on behalf of Noteholders and exercise that degree of care, diligence and skill that areasonably prudent trustee would exercise in comparable circ*mstances, and shall duly observe and comply with any legislation and regulationswhich relate to the functions or role of the Trustee as a fiduciary hereunder. Subject to applicable law, the Trustee shall not be requiredto exercise any powers and shall not have any duties, responsibilities and obligations except as expressly set forth herein, and the Trusteeshall have no obligation to recognize nor have any liability or responsibility arising under any other document or agreement to whichthe Trustee is not a party, notwithstanding that reference thereto may be made herein. Subject to the foregoing, theTrustee will not be liable other than for its own gross negligence or willful misconduct.

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(b)The Trustee shall read, and act upon (as required), all of the certificates, opinions and other documentsdelivered to it under or pursuant to this Indenture.
(c)Nothing in this Indenture shall require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incurfinancial liability in the performance of any of its duties or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers unless the Trustee is indemnifiedas required in this Indenture.
(d)The Trustee, upon the occurrence or at any time during the continuance of any act, action or proceeding,may require the Noteholders at whose instance it is acting to deposit with it Notes held by them, for which Notes the Trustee will issuereceipts.
(e)The Trustee will retain the right not to act and will not be held liable for refusing to act unless itreceives clear and reasonable documentation which complies with the terms of this Indenture. Such documentation must not require the exerciseof any discretion or independent judgment, except as otherwise provided herein.
(f)No provision of this Indenture shall operate to confer any obligation, duty or power on the Trustee inany jurisdiction in which it does not have the legal capacity required to assume, hold or carry out such obligation, duty or power. Forthe purposes of this Section 13.1, legal capacity includes, without limitation, the capacity to act as a fiduciary in such jurisdiction.
(g)The Trustee will initially be appointed by the Issuer as Registrar and Paying Agent for the Notes. TheIssuer may change the Paying Agent or Registrar without prior notice to the holders, and the Issuer and/or any Guarantor may act as PayingAgent or Registrar. The holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes will have the right to direct the time,method and place of conducting any proceeding for exercising any remedy available to the Trustee, subject to certain exceptions.
(h)The permissive rights of the Trustee enumerated herein shall not be construed as duties.
13.2No Conflict of Interest

The Trustee represents to theIssuer that at the date of the execution and delivery of this Indenture to the best of its knowledge and belief there exists no materialconflict of interest in the Trustee’s role as a fiduciary hereunder. If at any time a material conflict of interest exists in respectof the Trustee’s role as a fiduciary under this Indenture that is not eliminated within 90 days after the Trustee becomes aware that sucha material conflict of interest exists, the Trustee shall resign from the trusts under this Indenture by giving notice in writing of suchresignation and the nature of the conflict to the Issuer at least 21 days prior to the date upon which such resignation is to take effect,and will on such date be discharged from all further duties and liabilities hereunder. The validity and enforceability of this Indentureand any Notes will not be affected in any manner whatsoever by reason only of the existence of a material conflict of interest of theTrustee. If the Trustee contravenes the foregoing provisions of this Section 13.2, any interested party may apply to the Alberta Courtof King’s Bench for an order that the Trustee be replaced as trustee under this Indenture.

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13.3Conditions Precedent to Trustee’s Obligation to Act
(a)The Trustee shall not be bound to give any notice or take any action or proceeding unless it is requiredto do so under the terms of this Indenture. The Trustee shall not be required to take notice of any Event of Default under this Indenture,other than in respect of payment of any money required by any provision of this Indenture to be paid to it, unless and until the Trusteeis notified in writing of such Event of Default by any Noteholder or the Issuer, which notice will distinctly specify the Event of Defaultdesired to be brought to the attention of the Trustee, or unless a responsible officer of the Trustee has specific knowledge of an Eventof Default. In the absence of such notice or knowledge, the Trustee may for all purposes of this Indenture assume that no Event of Defaulthas occurred.
(b)The obligation of the Trustee to commence or continue any act, action or proceeding under this Indenturewill be conditional upon receipt by the Trustee of the following:
(i)an Extraordinary Resolution, Ordinary Resolution, Noteholders’ Request, or such other notice or directionas is required pursuant to this Indenture, specifying the action or proceeding which the Trustee is requested, directed or authorizedto take;
(ii)sufficient funds and security to commence or continue such act, action or proceeding; and
(iii)an indemnity satisfactory to the Trustee to protect and hold harmless the Trustee against the costs, charges,expenses and liabilities to be incurred thereby and any loss and damage it may suffer by reason thereof.
13.4Replacement of Trustee
(a)The Trustee may resign its trusts and be discharged from all further duties and liabilities hereunderby giving to the Issuer 90 days’ notice in writing or such shorter notice as the Issuer may accept as sufficient. If at any time a materialconflict of interest exists in the Trustee’s role as a fiduciary hereunder, the Trustee shall, within 90 days after ascertaining thatsuch a material conflict of interest exists, either eliminate such material conflict of interest or resign in the manner and with theeffect specified in Section 13.2. The Noteholders by Extraordinary Resolution shall have power at any time to remove the Trustee and toappoint a new trustee. In the event of the Trustee resigning or being removed or being dissolved, becoming bankrupt, going into liquidationor otherwise becoming incapable of acting hereunder, the Issuer shall forthwith appoint a new trustee unless a new trustee has alreadybeen appointed by the Noteholders. Failing such appointment by the Issuer, the retiring trustee (at the expense of the Issuer) or anyNoteholder may apply to a judge of the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, on such notice as such judge may direct, for the appointment ofa new trustee, but any new trustee so appointed by the Issuer or by the Court shall be subject to removal as aforementioned by the Noteholders.Any new trustee appointed under any provision of this Section 13.4 shall be a corporation authorized to carry on the business of a trustcompany in each of the provinces and territories of Canada. On any new appointment, the new trustee shall be vested with the same powers,rights, duties and responsibilities as if it had been originally named herein as Trustee.
(b)Subject to the foregoing, no resignation or removal of a trustee or appointment of a successor trusteehereunder shall be effective unless such successor trustee:
(i)is eligible to act as a trustee hereunder;

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(ii)certifies that it will not have any material conflict of interest upon becoming the trustee hereunder;and
(iii)executes, acknowledges and delivers to the Issuer and to the retiring trustee an instrument acceptingsuch appointment;

and thereupon the resignation or removalof the retiring trustee shall become effective and such successor trustee, without any further act, deed or conveyance, and upon paymentof all outstanding fees and expenses properly payable to the retiring trustee under this Indenture, shall become vested with all the rights,powers, trusts and duties of the retiring trustee.

(c)Upon the written request of the successor trustee or of the Issuer and upon payment of all outstandingfees and expenses properly payable to the retiring trustee under this Indenture, the Trustee ceasing to act will execute and deliver allsuch assignments, conveyances or other instruments (if any) as, in the Opinion of Counsel, may be necessary to assign and transfer tosuch successor trustee the rights and obligations of the Trustee under this Indenture, and will duly assign, transfer and deliver allproperty and money held by the Trustee to the successor trustee so appointed in its place. If any deed, conveyance or instrument in writingfrom the Issuer is required by any new trustee for more fully and certainly vesting in and confirming to it such estates, properties,rights, powers and trusts, then any and all such deeds, conveyances and instruments in writing will on the request of the new or successortrustee, acting reasonably, be made, executed, acknowledged and delivered by the Issuer, as the case may require. The cost of any act,document or other instrument or thing required or permitted under this Section 13.4 shall be at the expense of the Issuer.
13.5Trustee May Deal in Notes

The Trustee may in its personalor other capacity, buy, sell, lend upon and deal in the Notes and generally contract and enter into financial transactions with the Issueror otherwise, without being liable to account for any profits made thereby.

13.6No Person Dealing with Trustee Need Inquire

No Person dealing with theTrustee shall be concerned to inquire whether the powers that the Trustee is purporting to exercise have become exercisable, or whetherany amount remains due upon the Notes or to see to the application of any amount paid to the Trustee.

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13.7Investment of Money Held by Trustee
(a)Unless herein otherwise expressly provided, any of the funds held by the Trustee shall be kept segregatedin the records of the Trustee and shall be deposited in one or more trust accounts to be maintained by the Trustee in the name of theTrustee at one or more banks listed in Schedule “D” hereto (each, an “Approved Bank”), which account may benon-interest bearing and the Trustee and its affiliates shall not be liable to account for any profit to the Issuer, or to the holderof any Note, or to any other Person, other than at a rate, if any, established from time to time by the Trustee or one of its affiliates.All amounts held by the Trustee pursuant to this Indenture shall be held by the Trustee pursuant to the terms of this Indenture and shallnot give rise to a debtor-creditor or other similar relationship. Upon the written direction of the Issuer, the Trustee shall invest inits name such funds in Authorized Investments in accordance with such direction. For certainty, the Trustee shall not be liable to verifythe terms of any written direction against the definition of Authorized Investments. Any direction by the Issuer to the Trustee as tothe investment of the funds shall be in writing and shall be providedto the Trustee no later than 09:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on the day on which the investment is to be made. Any such direction received bythe Trustee after 09:00 a.m. (Toronto time), or received on a non-Business Day, shall be deemed to have been given prior to 09:00 a.m.on the next Business Day. In the event that the Trustee does not receive a direction or only a partial direction, the Trustee may holdcash balances constituting part or all of the funds at an Approved Bank; provided that the Trustee and its affiliates shall not be liableto account for any profit to the Issuer, or to the holder of any Note, or to any other Person, other than at a rate, if any, establishedfrom time to time by the Trustee or one of its affiliates. The amounts held by the Trustee pursuant to this Indenture or invested pursuantto this Section 13.7 are at the sole risk of the Issuer and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustee shall haveno responsibility or liability for any diminution of the monies which may result from any deposit made with an Approved Bank or investedpursuant to this Section 13.7, including any losses resulting from a default by the Approved Bank or other credit losses (whether or notresulting from such a default) and any credit or other losses on any deposit liquidated or sold prior to maturity. The parties heretoacknowledge and agree that the Trustee will have acted prudently in depositing the monies at any Approved Bank. For certainty, after anEvent of Default, the Trustee shall only make investments on receipt of appropriate instructions from the Noteholders by way of an OrdinaryResolution.
(b)The Trustee shall have no liability for any loss sustained as a result of any investment selected by andmade pursuant to the instructions of the Issuer or the Noteholders, as applicable, as a result of any liquidation of any investment priorto its maturity or for failure of either the Issuer or the Noteholders, as applicable, to give the Trustee instructions to liquidate,invest or reinvest amounts held with it.
(c)In the absence of written instructions from either the Issuer or the Noteholders as to investment of fundsheld by it, such funds shall be held uninvested by the Trustee without liability for interest thereon.
(d)Unless and until the Trustee shall have declared the principal amount of the Notes to be due and payable,the Trustee shall pay over to the Issuer all interest received by the Trustee with respect to any Authorized Investments made pursuantto this Section 13.7.
13.8Trustee Not Required to Give Security

The Trustee shall not be requiredto give any bond or security in respect of the execution of the trusts and powers of this Indenture or otherwise in respect of this Indenture.

13.9Trustee Not Required to Possess Notes

All rights of action underthis Indenture may be enforced by the Trustee without the possession of any of the Notes or the production thereof on any trial or otherproceedings relative thereto.

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13.10Certain Rights of Trustee
(a)The Trustee may, if it is acting in good faith, conclusively act and rely as to the truth of, and shallnot be bound to make any investigation into the facts or matters of, statements and correctness of the opinions expressed in, and shallbe fully protected in acting or relying or refraining from acting upon, any resolution, certificate, declaration, statement, instrument,opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or documentbelieved by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties. The Trustee need not investigateany fact or matter stated therein, but the Trustee, in its discretion, may make such further inquiry or investigation into such factsor matters as it may see fit, and, if the Trustee shall determine to make such further inquiry or investigation, it shall be entitledto examine the books, records and premises of the Issuer, personally or by agent or attorney at the sole cost of the Issuer and shallincur no liability or additional liability of any kind by reason of such inquiry or investigation.
(b)Any request or direction of the Issuer shall be sufficiently evidenced by a Request of the Issuer or Orderof the Issuer and any resolution of the Issuer Board on behalf of the Issuer or any resolution of the Issuer Board shall be sufficientlyevidenced by a Certified Resolution.
(c)Whenever in the administration of this Indenture the Trustee shall deem it desirable that a matter beproved or established prior to taking, suffering or omitting any action hereunder, the Trustee (unless other evidence is herein specificallyprescribed) may, in the absence of gross negligence, wilful misconduct and bad faith on its part, rely and act, and shall be protectedin so relying and acting, upon a Certificate of the Issuer.
(d)The Trustee at the expense of the Issuer may consult with Counsel and the advice of Counsel or any Opinionof Counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunderin good faith and in reliance thereon.
13.11Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business

Any corporation into whichthe Trustee may be merged or with which it may be amalgamated or consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger, amalgamationor consolidation to which the Trustee shall be a party, or any corporation succeeding to all or substantially all of the corporate trustbusiness of the Trustee, shall be the successor of the Trustee hereunder, provided such corporation shall be otherwise qualified and eligibleunder this Article13, without the execution or filing of any instrument or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto.

13.12Action by Trustee to Protect Interests

The Trustee shall have powerto institute and maintain such actions and proceedings as it may consider necessary or expedient to preserve, protect or enforce its interestsand the interests of the Noteholders.

13.13Protection of Trustee
(a)In addition to and without limiting any other protection of the Trustee hereunder, or otherwise by law,the Issuer hereby indemnifies and saves harmless the Trustee and its affiliates, their directors, officers, employees and agents fromand against all claims, demands, assessments, interest, suits, proceedings, losses, actions, causes of action, costs, charges, expenses(including, without limiting the foregoing, expert, consultant and counsel fees and disbursem*nts on a solicitor and client basis andcosts and expenses incurred in connection with enforcement of this indemnity), damages, taxes (other than income or capital taxes), penaltiesand liabilities whatsoever brought against or incurred by the Trustee which it may suffer or incur as a result of or arising in connectionwith the performance of its duties and obligations under this Indenture, including any and all legal fees and disbursem*nts of whatsoeverkind or nature, except only in the event of the gross negligence, wilful misconduct, or bad faith of the Trustee. This indemnity willsurvive the removal or resignation of the Trustee under this Indenture and the termination of this Indenture.

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(b)The Trustee will not be liable for or by reason of any statements of fact or recitals in this Indentureor in the Notes (except for the representations contained in Sections 13.2 and 13.14 and in the certificate of the Trustee on the Notes)or required to verify such statements and all such statements are and will be deemed to be made by the Issuer.
(c)The Trustee will not be bound to give notice to any Person of the execution of this Indenture.
(d)The Trustee will not incur any liability or responsibility whatsoever or in any way be responsible forthe consequence of any breach on the part of the Issuer of any of the covenants contained in this Indenture or in any Notes or of anyacts of the agents or employees of the Issuer.
(e)Neither the Trustee nor any Affiliate of the Trustee will be appointed a receiver or receiver and manageror liquidator of all or any part of the assets or undertaking of the Issuer.
(f)Nothing in this Indenture will impose on the Trustee any obligation to see to, or to require evidenceof, the registration or filing (or renewal thereof) of this Indenture or any instrument ancillary or supplemental to this Indenture inany jurisdiction.
(g)The Issuer shall provide to the Trustee an incumbency certificate setting out the names and sample signaturesof persons authorized to give instructions to the Trustee hereunder. The Trustee shall be entitled to rely on such certificate until arevised certificate is provided to it hereunder. The Trustee shall be entitled to refuse to act upon any instructions given by a partywhich are signed by any person other than a person described in the incumbency certificate provided to it pursuant to this Section.
(h)The Trustee shall be entitled to treat a facsimile, pdf, DocuSign or e-mail communication or communicationby other similar electronic means in a form satisfactory to the Trustee (“Electronic Methods”) from a person purportingto be (and whom such Trustee, acting reasonably, believes in good faith to be) an authorized representative of the Issuer, as sufficientinstructions and authority of the Issuer for the Trustee to act and shall have no duty to verify or confirm that person is so authorized.The Trustee shall have no liability for any losses, liabilities, costs or expenses incurred by it as a result of such reliance upon orcompliance with such instructions or directions. The Issuer agrees: (i) to assume all risks arising out of the use of such ElectronicMethods to submit instructions and directions to the Trustee, including without limitation the risk of the Trustee acting on unauthorizedinstructions, and the risk of interception and misuse by third parties; (ii) that it is fully informed of the protections and risks associatedwith the various methods of transmitting instructions to the Trustee and that there may be more secure methods of transmitting instructionsthan the method(s) selected by the Issuer; and (iii) that the security procedures (if any) to be followed in connection with its transmissionof instructions provide to it a commercially reasonable degree of protection in light of its particular needs and circ*mstances.
(i)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture, the Trustee shall not be liable for any (i) breachby another party of applicable securities laws, (ii) lost profits or (iii) consequential, punitive or special damages of any Person, irrespectiveof whether the Trustee has been advised of the likelihood of such loss or damage and regardless of the form of action.
(j)The Trustee shall not incur any liability, or be held in breach of this Indenture, for not performing any act or fulfilling any duty, obligation or responsibility hereunder by reason of any occurrence beyond the control of the Trustee (including but not limited to any act or provision of any present or future law or regulation or order of a Governmental Authority, any act of God or war, riots, epidemics, pandemics, civil unrest, local or national disturbance or disaster, any act of terrorism, cyber terrorism, loss or malfunctionsof utilities, computer (hardware or software) or communication services or the unavailability of any wire or facsimile or other wire orcommunication facility or any other similar causes). Performance times under this Indenture shall be extended for a period of time equivalentto the time lost because of any delay that is excusable under this Section 13.13(j).

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(k)The Trustee shall not be responsible nor incur any liability for any action it takes or omits to takeor for any errors in judgment made, in good faith, if it reasonably believes that the taking or omission of such action is authorizedor within the rights or powers conferred upon it by this Indenture, unless it is grossly negligent in ascertaining pertinent facts.
13.14Authority to Carry on Business

The Trustee represents to theIssuer that at the date of execution and delivery by it of this Indenture it is authorized to carry on the business of a trust companyin each of the provinces and territories of Canada. If the Trustee ceases to be authorized to carry on such business in any province orterritory of Canada, the validity and enforceability of this Indenture and the Notes issued under this Indenture will not be affectedin any manner whatsoever by reason only of such event, but within 90 days after ceasing to be authorized to carry on the business of atrust company in each province and territory of Canada the Trustee either shall become so authorized or shall resign in the manner andwith the effect specified in Section 13.4.

13.15Trustee and Issuer Not Liable in Respect of Depository

The Trustee and the Issuershall have no liability whatsoever for:

(a)any aspect of the records relating to or payments made on account of beneficial ownership interests inthe Notes held by and registered in the name of a Depository or its nominee;
(b)maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to such beneficial ownership interests; or
(c)any advice or representation made or given by or with respect to a Depository and made or given hereinwith respect to rules of such Depository or any action to be taken by a Depository or at the direction of a Participant.
13.16Global Notes

Notes issued to a Depositoryin the form of a Global Note shall be subject to the following:

(a)the Trustee may deal with such Depository as the authorized representative of the beneficial holders ofsuch Notes;
(b)the rights of the beneficial owners of such Notes shall be exercised only through such Depository andshall be limited to those established by law and by agreement between the beneficial owners of such Notes and such Depository or directParticipants;
(c)such Depository will make book entry transfers among the direct Participants and will receive and transmitpayments of principal, Premium and interest on the Notes to such direct participants;
(d)the direct and indirect Participants shall have no rights under this Indenture or under or with respectto any of the Notes held on their behalf by such Depository, and such Depository may be treated by the Trustee and its agents, employees,officers and directors as the absolute owner of the Notes represented by such Global Note for all purposes whatsoever; and

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(e)notwithstanding any other provisions in this Indenture with respect to redemptions or repayment of theNotes on maturity, either full or partial, the expiry dates, payment dates and other acts that may be required to be done in connectionwith this Indenture, may be altered due to the internal procedures and processes with respect to cut-off times of the Depository. It isunderstood and agreed to by the parties hereto that neither the Issuer nor the Trustee shall have any responsibility in connection withany cut-off time imposed by the Depository.
13.17Trustee Appointed Attorney

The Issuer hereby irrevocablyappoints the Trustee to be the attorney of the Issuer in the name and on behalf of the Issuer to execute any documents and to do any actsand things which the Issuer ought to execute and do, and has not executed or done, under the covenants and provisions contained in thisIndenture and generally to use the name of the Issuer in the exercise of all or any of the powers hereby conferred on the Trustee, withfull powers of substitution and revocation.

13.18Acceptance of Trusts

The Trustee hereby acceptsthe trusts in this Indenture declared and provided for and agrees to perform the same upon the terms and conditions set forth in thisIndenture and in trust for the Noteholders from time to time, subject to the terms and conditions of this Indenture.

13.19Representation Regarding Third Party Interests

The Issuer hereby representsto the Trustee that any account to be opened by, or interest to be held by, the Trustee in connection with this Indenture, for or to thecredit of the Issuer, is not intended to be used by or on behalf of any third party.

13.20Anti-Money Laundering

The Trustee shall retain theright not to act and shall not be liable for refusing to act if, due to a lack of information or for any other reason whatsoever, theTrustee, in its sole judgment, acting reasonably, determines that such act might cause it to be in non-compliance with any applicableanti-money laundering, sanctions or anti-terrorist legislation, regulation or guideline. Further, should the Trustee, in its sole judgment,acting reasonably, determine at any time that its acting under this Indenture has resulted in its being in non-compliance with any applicableanti- money laundering, sanctions or anti-terrorist legislation, regulation or guideline, then it shall have the right to resign on 10days’ prior written notice sent to the Issuer, provided that (i) the Trustee’s written notice shall describe the circ*mstances of suchnon-compliance to the extent permitted by applicable anti-money laundering, sanctions or anti-terrorist legislation, regulation or guideline,and (ii) that if such circ*mstances are rectified to the Trustee’s satisfaction within such 10 day period, then such resignation shallnot be effective.

13.21Experts, Advisers and Agents

The Trustee may:

(a)employ or retain and act and rely on the opinion or advice of or information obtained from any Counsel,auditor or other expert, whether obtained by the Trustee or by the Issuer, or otherwise, and shall not be liable for acting, or refusingto act, and relying in good faith on any such opinion or advice or information and shall notbe responsible for any misconduct on the part of any of them and may pay proper and reasonable compensation for all such legal and otheradvice or assistance as aforesaid. The reasonable costs of such services shall be added to and become part of the Trustee’s remunerationhereunder; and

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(b)employ such agents and other assistants as it may reasonably require for the proper determination anddischarge of its rights and duties hereunder, and may pay reasonable remuneration for all services performed for it (and shall be entitledto receive reasonable remuneration for all services performed by it) in the discharge of the trusts hereof and compensation for all reasonabledisbursem*nts, costs and expenses made or incurred by it in the discharge of its duties hereunder and in the management of the trustshereof and any solicitors employed or consulted by the Trustee may, but need not be, solicitors for the Issuer. The Trustee shall notbe liable for the acts or misconduct of any such agent or assistants provided that the Trustee has satisfied its standard of care in selectingsuch agents or assistants.
13.22Privacy Laws

The parties acknowledge thatthe Trustee may, in the course of providing services hereunder, collect or receive financial and other personal information about suchparties and/or their representatives, as individuals, or about other individuals related to the subject matter hereof, and use such informationfor the following purposes:

(a)to provide the services required under this Indenture and other services that may be requested from timeto time;
(b)to help the Trustee manage its service relationships with such individuals;
(c)to meet the Trustee’s legal and regulatory requirements; and
(d)if Social Insurance Numbers are collected by the Trustee, to perform tax reporting and to assist in verificationof an individual’s identity for security purposes.

Each party acknowledges and agrees that the Trusteemay receive, collect, use and disclose personal information provided to it or acquired by it in connection with this Indenture for thepurposes described above and, generally, in the manner and on the terms described in its Privacy Code, which the Trustee shall make availableon its website, www.computershare.com, or upon request, including revisions thereto. The Trustee may transfer personal information toother companies in or outside of Canada that provide data processing and storage or other support in order to facilitate the servicesit provides. Further, each party agrees that it shall not provide or cause to be provided to the Trustee any personal information relatingto an individual who is not a party to this Indenture unless that party has assured itself that such individual understands and has consentedto the aforementioned uses and disclosures.

Article14
SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES

14.1Form of Consent

The consent of the Noteholdersis not necessary under this Indenture to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment or waiver. It is sufficient if such consentapproves the substance of the proposed amendment or waiver.

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14.2Notice of Amendments

After an amendment under thisIndenture becomes effective, the Issuer is required to deliver to Noteholders a notice briefly describing such amendment. However, thefailure to give such notice to all Noteholders, or any defect therein, will not impair or affect the validity of the amendment.

14.3Supplemental Indentures
(a)From time to time the Trustee and, when authorized by a resolution of the Issuer Board, the Issuer may,and they shall when required by this Indenture, execute, acknowledge and deliver by their proper officers Supplemental Indentures, whichthereafter shall form part of this Indenture, for any one or more of the following purposes:
(i)adding limitations or restrictions to be observed upon the amount or issue of Notes hereunder, providedthat, in the Opinion of Counsel, such limitations or restrictions shall not be prejudicial to the interests of the holders of outstandingNotes;
(ii)adding to the covenants of the Issuer herein contained for the protection of the Noteholders or providingfor Events of Default in addition to those specified herein;
(iii)making such provision not inconsistent with this Indenture as may be necessary or desirable with respectto matters or questions arising hereunder, including the making of any modifications in the form of the Notes which do not affect thesubstance thereof and which it may be expedient to make, provided that such provisions and modifications will not, in the Opinion of Counsel,be prejudicial to the interests of the Noteholders;
(iv)providing for the issue, as permitted hereby, of Notes of any one or more Series;
(v)evidencing the succession, or successive successions, of successors to the Issuer and the covenants ofand obligations assumed by any such successor in accordance with this Indenture;
(vi)giving effect to any Extraordinary Resolution or Ordinary Resolution; and
(vii)for any other purpose not inconsistent with the terms of this Indenture.
(b)The Trustee may also, without the consent or concurrence of the Noteholders, by Supplemental Indentureor otherwise, concur with the Issuer in making any changes or corrections in this Indenture which it shall have been advised by Counselare required for the purpose of curing or correcting any ambiguity or defective or inconsistent provision or clerical omission or mistakeor manifest error contained herein or in any Supplemental Indenture, provided that, in the Opinion of Counsel, the rights of the Noteholdersare in no way prejudiced thereby.
14.4Effect of Supplemental Indentures

Upon the execution ofany Supplemental Indenture, this Indenture shall be modified in accordance therewith, such Supplemental Indentures shall form a partof this Indenture for all purposes, and every Noteholder to which such Supplemental Indenture relates shall be bound thereby. AnySupplemental Indenture may contain terms which add to, modify or negate any of the terms contained in this Indenture, and to theextent that there is any difference between the terms of this Indenture and the terms contained in a Supplemental Indenture, theterms contained in the Supplemental Indenture shall be applicable to the Notes to which such Supplemental Indenture relates and thecorresponding terms contained in this Indenture shall not be applicable unless otherwise indicated in such SupplementalIndenture.

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Article15
EVIDENCE OF RIGHTS OF NOTEHOLDERS

15.1Evidence of Rights of Noteholders
(a)Any instrument which this Indenture may require or permit to be signed or executed by the Noteholdersmay be in any number of concurrent instruments of similar tenor and may be signed or executed by such Noteholders in person or by attorneyduly appointed in writing. Proof of the execution of any such instrument, or of a writing appointing any such attorney or (subject toSection 11.9 with regard to voting at meetings of Noteholders) of the holding by any Person of Notes shall be sufficient for any purposeof this Indenture if the fact and date of the execution by any Person of such instrument or writing are proved by the certificate of anynotary public or other office authorized to take acknowledgments of deeds to be recorded at the place at which such certificate is made,that the Person signing such request or other instrument or writing acknowledged the execution thereof, or by an affidavit of a witnessof such execution, or in any other manner which the Trustee may consider adequate.
(b)The Trustee may, nevertheless, in its discretion, require further proof when it deems further proof desirableor may accept such other proof as it shall consider proper.
(c)The ownership of Notes shall be proved by the Registers as herein provided.

Article16
EXECUTION AND FORMAL DATE

16.1Counterpart Execution

This Indenture may be executedin several counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts together shall constituteone and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed signature page to this Indenture by any person by electronic transmission shall beas effective as delivery of a manually executed copy of this Indenture by such person.

16.2Formal Date

For the purpose of convenience,this Indenture may be referred to as bearing formal date of June 21, 2024, irrespective of the actual date of execution thereof.

[Signature page follows]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties heretohave executed this Indenture and the hands of their proper officers in that behalf.

VEREN INC., as Issuer
By: (signed) “Kenneth Lamont”

Name:

Kenneth Lamont

Title: Chief Financial Officer
By: (signed) “Michael Politeski”

Name:

Michael Politeski

Title: Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer
COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA, as Trustee
By: (signed) “Luci Scholes”
Authorized Signatory
By: (signed) “Sue-Anne Wong”
Authorized Signatory

[Signature Page to theIndenture]

SCHEDULE “A”

GLOBAL NOTE LEGEND

UNLESS PERMITTED UNDER SECURITIES LEGISLATION,THE HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY MUST NOT TRADE THE SECURITY BEFORE [INSERT THE DATE THAT IS 4 MONTHS AND A DAY AFTER THE INITIAL ISSUANCEDATE].

THIS CERTIFICATE IS A GLOBAL NOTE WITHIN THEMEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A DEPOSITORY OR A NOMINEE THEREOF.

UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY ANAUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF CDS CLEARING AND DEPOSITORY SERVICES INC. (“CDS”) TO VEREN INC. OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OFTRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IN RESPECT THEREOF IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CDS & CO. (OR IN SUCH OTHERNAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF CDS) AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CDS & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTEDBY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF CDS, ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFULSINCE THE REGISTERED HOLDER HEREOF, CDS & CO., HAS A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE AND IT ISA VIOLATION OF ITS RIGHTS FOR ANOTHER PERSON TO HOLD, TRANSFER OR DEAL WITH THIS CERTIFICATE.

TRANSFERS OF THIS GLOBAL NOTE SHALL BE LIMITEDTO TRANSFERS IN WHOLE, BUT NOT IN PART, TO CDS, TO NOMINEES OF CDS OR TO A SUCCESSOR THEREOF OR SUCH SUCCESSOR’S NOMINEE AND TRANSFERSOF PORTIONS OF THIS GLOBAL NOTE SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE INDENTURE REFERREDTO HEREIN.

A-1

SCHEDULE “B”

INITIAL GUARANTORS

Veren Partnership

Veren U.S. Corp.

Veren Holdings Ltd.

Hammerhead Energy Inc.

B-1

SCHEDULE “C”

FORM OF GUARANTEE

See attached.

C-1

GUARANTEE

This Agreement is made as of [●],2024

TO: Name: Computershare Trust Company of Canada, as trustee
Address: 800, 324 8th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 2Z2
Attention: Manager, Corporate Trust
Facsimile: 1-403-267-6598
E-mail: corporatetrust.calgary@computershare.com

RECITALS:

A.Veren Inc., as issuer (the “Issuer”), and Computershare Trust Company of Canada, as trustee(the “Trustee”), are parties to a trust indenture dated as of [●], 2024 (asamended, supplemented, restated or replaced from time to time, the “Indenture”).
B.It is in the best interest of the Guarantors that each Guarantor enter into this Agreement on the basisthat each Guarantor will derive substantial direct and indirect benefits from the issuance of the Notes, and each Guarantor is thereforeprepared to enter into this Agreement in favour of the Trustee (for its own benefit and for the benefit of the Noteholders).

For good and valuable consideration, the receiptand adequacy of which are acknowledged by each Guarantor, each Guarantor, jointly and severally, agrees with and in favour of the Trustee(for its own benefit and for the benefit of the Noteholders) as follows:

1.Definitions

In this Agreement capitalized terms usedbut not otherwise defined shall have the meanings given to them in the Indenture, and the following terms have the following meanings:

Agreement” means thisguarantee, including the exhibits and recitals to this guarantee, as it or they may be amended, supplemented, restated or replaced fromtime to time, and the expressions “hereof”, “herein”, “hereto”, “hereunder”, “hereby”and similar expressions refer to this Agreement and not to any particular section or other portion of this Agreement.

Code” means the InternalRevenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.

Creditors” means, collectively,the Trustee and the Noteholders, in each case in their capacity as creditors of one or more of the Obligors pursuant to any of the NotesDocuments.

FATCA” means Sections1471 through 1474 of the Code, as of the date of this Agreement (or any amended or successor version that is substantively comparableand not materially more onerous to comply with), any current or future regulations or official interpretations thereof, any agreementsentered into pursuant to Section 1471(b)(1) of the Code and any fiscal or regulatory legislation, rules or practices adopted pursuantto any intergovernmental agreement, treaty or convention among Governmental Authorities and relating to such Sections of the Code.

GuaranteedObligations” means all present and future indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of any and every kind, nature anddescription (whether direct or indirect, joint or several or solidary, absolute or contingent, matured or unmatured) of the Obligorsto the Trustee (for its own benefit and for the benefit of the Noteholders) under, in connection with or with respect to the NotesDocuments.

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Guarantor Liabilities”means, in respect of any Guarantor, all present and future indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of such Guarantor to the Trusteeunder this Agreement.

Guarantors” means thePersons delivering a signature page to this Agreement and any other Person which hereafter delivers a Supplement, in each case in theircapacities as guarantors hereunder, and “Guarantor” means any one of them.

Indenture” has themeaning set out in the recitals hereto.

Insolvency Proceeding”means any proceeding seeking to adjudicate a Person an insolvent, seeking a receiving order against such Person under the Bankruptcyand Insolvency Act (Canada) or U.S. bankruptcy law, or seeking liquidation, dissolution, winding-up, reorganization, compromise, arrangement,adjustment, protection, moratorium, relief or composition of such Person or its debts or a stay of proceedings of such Person’s creditorsgenerally (or any class of creditors) or any other relief, under any federal, provincial, state, territorial or foreign law now or hereafterin effect relating to bankruptcy, winding-up, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, plans of arrangement or relief or protection ofdebtors (including the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada), the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada), U.S. bankruptcylaw, and any similar legislation in any jurisdiction) or at common law or in equity.

Intercompany Debt”means, in respect of any Guarantor, all present and future indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of any and every kind, nature anddescription (whether direct or indirect, joint or several, absolute or contingent, matured or unmatured) of the Issuer or any other Guarantorto such Guarantor and all guarantees and security therefor.

Notes Documents” meansthis Agreement, the Indenture, the Notes, and those ancillary agreements executed in connection with the Indenture to which the Trusteeor any Noteholder is a party or a beneficiary.

Obligors” means, collectively,the Issuer and the Guarantors and “Obligor” means any of the Obligors.

Organizational Documents”means, with respect to any Person, such Person’s articles or other charter documents, by-laws, unanimous shareholder agreement, partnershipagreement or trust agreement, as applicable, and any and all other similar agreements, documents and instruments relative to such Person.

Original Currency”has the meaning set out in Section 18.

Supplement” has themeaning given to it in Section 30.

Surety” means any presentor future guarantor or surety of any or all of the Guaranteed Obligations, other than the Guarantors.

U.S. Guarantor” meansa Guarantor that is incorporated or organized under the laws of the United States, any state or territory thereof or the District of Columbia.

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2.Guarantee
(a)Each Guarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees the prompt payment and performance tothe Trustee (for its own benefit and the benefit of the Noteholders) of all Guaranteed Obligations (other than its own) when due in accordancewith their terms. All amounts payable by any Guarantor under this Agreement shall be paid to the Trustee (for its own benefit and forthe benefit of the Noteholders) at the address of the Trustee shown above or as otherwise directed in writing by the Trustee. All GuarantorLiabilities shall be payable or performable forthwith upon demand by the Trustee, and any which are not so paid shall bear interest fromthe date of such demand at the rate or rates applicable to the corresponding Guaranteed Obligations.
(b)Each Guarantor will be entitled to deduct and withhold, including via any Paying Agent, any applicabletaxes or similar charges (including interest, penalties or similar amounts in respect thereof) imposed or levied by or on behalf of anyGovernmental Authority, including pursuant to the Tax Act, from any payment to be made on or in connection with the Guaranteed Obligationsand, provided that such Guarantor remits such withheld amount to the applicable Governmental Authority and files all required forms inrespect thereof within the time required by applicable law and promptly provides copies of such remittance and filing to the Trustee andthe relevant Noteholder, the amount of any such deduction or withholding will be considered an amount paid in satisfaction of the Guarantor’sobligations hereunder and, except as provided in Section 2(c), there is no obligation on the Guarantor to gross-up amounts paid to a Noteholdernet of such deductions or withholdings.
(c)In the case of a Guarantor that is a non-resident of Canada for the purposes of the Tax Act (a “Non-ResidentGuarantor”), all payments made by or on behalf of such Non-Resident Guarantor on or in connection with the Guaranteed Obligationswill be made free and clear of and without withholding or deduction for or on account of any applicable taxes or similar charges (includinginterest, penalties or similar amounts in respect thereof) imposed or levied by or on behalf of any Governmental Authority in a jurisdiction(other than Canada or a province thereof) where the Non-Resident Guarantor is resident, carries on business, engages in business or maintainsa permanent establishment or otherwise has some connection thereto (“Relevant Jurisdiction”) or by any authority or agencytherein or thereof having power to tax (“Withholding Taxes”), unless such Non-Resident Guarantor is required to withholdor deduct Withholding Taxes by the law of the Relevant Jurisdiction or by the interpretation or administration thereof. If a Non-ResidentGuarantor is so required to withhold or deduct any amount for or on account of Withholding Taxes from any payment made by or on behalfof such Non-Resident Guarantor under or in connection with the Guaranteed Obligations, such Non-Resident Guarantor will pay to each Noteholdersuch additional amounts (“Additional Amounts”) as may be necessary so that the net amount received by each such Noteholderafter such withholding or deduction (and after deducting any Withholding Taxes on such Additional Amounts) will not be less than the amountsuch Noteholder would have received if such Withholding Taxes had not been withheld or deducted, provided that the obligation to pay AdditionalAmounts does not apply with respect to any:
(i)Withholding Taxes imposed under FATCA; or
(ii)payment made to a Noteholder who is a fiduciary or partnership or any person other than the sole beneficialowner of such payment, to the extent that a beneficiary or settlor with respectto such fiduciary, a member of such a partnership or the beneficial owner of such payment would not have been entitled to the AdditionalAmounts had such beneficiary, settlor, member or beneficial owner been the Noteholder.

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The Non-Resident Guarantorwill also make such withholding or deduction in respect of Withholding Taxes as is required by law or by the administration or interpretationthereof and remit the full amount deducted or withheld to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with applicable law, regulationor administrative practice and furnish to the Trustee and the Noteholders, within 60 days after the day the payment of any WithholdingTaxes is due pursuant to applicable law, copies of receipts or other communications relating to the remittance of such Withholding Taxesor the filing of such forms received by the Guarantor from such Governmental Authority promptly after receipt thereof.

3.Guarantor Liabilities

The Guarantor Liabilities of each Guarantorare continuing, absolute, unconditional and irrevocable. The Guarantor Liabilities of each Guarantor shall remain effective despite, andshall not be released, exonerated, discharged, diminished, subjected to defence, limited or in any way affected by, anything done, omittedto be done, suffered or permitted by the Creditors, any other Obligor, or any other Person, or by any other matter, act, omission, circ*mstance,development or other thing of any nature, kind or description, other than (a) the due payment and performance in full of all of the GuaranteedObligations and all of the Guarantor Liabilities of such Guarantor, or (b) any agreement in writing from the Trustee that is specificallyto such effect.

4.Guarantee Absolute

Without limiting the generality of Section3, the Guarantor Liabilities of each Guarantor shall remain fully effective and enforceable against such Guarantor and shall not be released,exonerated, discharged, diminished, subjected to defence, limited or in any way affected by, and the rights and remedies of the Trusteeunder this Agreement shall not in any way be diminished or prejudiced by, and each Guarantor hereby consents to or waives, as applicable,to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

(a)any lack of legality, validity or enforceability of any of the Guaranteed Obligations or of any agreementor arrangement between any Obligor or any other Person, and any one or more of the Creditors, or any failure by any Obligor or any otherPerson, to carry out any of its obligations under any such agreement or arrangement;
(b)any change in the existence, name, objects, business, powers, organization, share capital, OrganizationalDocuments, ownership, control, directors or management of any Obligor or any Surety, the reorganization of any Obligor or any Surety,any amalgamation or merger by any Obligor or any Surety with any other Persons, or any continuation of any Obligor or any Surety underthe laws of any jurisdiction;
(c)any lack or limitation of power, incapacity or disability of any Obligor or any Surety of the directors,officers, managers, employees or agents of any Obligor or any Surety or any other irregularity, defect or informality, or any fraud, byany Obligor or any Surety or any of their respective directors, officers, managers, employees or agents, with respect to any or all ofthe Guaranteed Obligations or any or all of the liabilities and obligations of any Surety;

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(d)any non-compliance with or contravention by such Guarantor of any provision of any law applicable to suchGuarantor relative to guarantees or other financial assistance given by such Guarantor;
(e)any impossibility, impracticability, frustration of purpose, force majeure or act of Governmental Authoritywith respect to the performance of any of the Guaranteed Obligations or Guarantor Liabilities;
(f)any Insolvency Proceeding affecting, or the financial condition of, any Obligor, any Surety, any Creditoror any other Person at any time;
(g)any law, regulation, limitation or prescription period or other circ*mstance (other than the due paymentand performance in full of the Guaranteed Obligations and its Guarantor Liabilities) that might otherwise be a defence available to, ora discharge of any Obligor of any or all of the Guaranteed Obligations or such Guarantor of its Guarantor Liabilities;
(h)any loss of, or in respect of, any security granted by any Obligor to the Trustee or any Noteholder inrespect to the Guaranteed Obligations by or on behalf of any Obligor, any Surety or any other Person, whether occasioned through the faultof the Trustee or any Noteholder or otherwise;
(i)any loss or impairment of any right of such Guarantor for subrogation, reimbursem*nt or contribution,whether or not as a result of any action taken or omitted to be taken by any Creditor; or
(j)any other matter, act, omission, circ*mstance, development or thing of any and every nature, kind anddescription whatsoever, whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing (other than the due payment and performance in full of the GuaranteedObligations and its Guarantor Liabilities) that might in any manner (but for the operation of this Section 4) operate (whether by statute,at law, in equity or otherwise) to release, discharge, diminish, limit, restrict or in any way affect the liability of, or otherwise providea defence to, a Guarantor, a Surety, or a principal debtor, even if known by the Trustee or any one or more of the Noteholders.
5.Dealing with Guaranteed Obligations

Without limiting the generality of Section3, the Guarantor Liabilities of each Guarantor shall remain fully effective and enforceable against such Guarantor and shall not be released,exonerated, discharged, diminished, subjected to defence, limited or in any way affected by, and the rights and remedies of the Creditorsunder this Agreement shall not in any way be diminished or prejudiced by, and each Guarantor hereby consents to or waives, as applicable,to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

(a)any amendment, alteration, novation or variation in any manner and to any extent (and irrespective ofthe effect thereof on any Guarantor) of any of the Guaranteed Obligations, any of the liabilities and obligations of any Surety, any oneor more of the Creditors’ arrangements or agreements with any Guarantor, any Surety or any other Person;
(b)any limitation, compromise, subordination, postponement or abandonment of any of the Guaranteed Obligations,any of the Guarantor Liabilities of any Guarantor, any of the liabilities and obligations of any Surety,any one or more of the Creditors’ arrangements or agreements with the Obligors, any Surety or any other Person;

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(c)any grant of time, renewal, extension, indulgence, release, discharge or other course of conduct by anyone or more of the Creditors to any Obligor, any Surety or any other Person;
(d)the creation of any new or additional Guaranteed Obligations, the increase or reduction of the rate ofinterest on any or all of the Guaranteed Obligations or any other rates or fees payable under or in respect of any or all of the GuaranteedObligations;
(e)any alteration, settlement, compromise, acceleration, extension or change in time or manner for paymentor performance by any Obligor made or permitted by any one or more of the Creditors of, or by any Guarantor or any other Persons liableto any one or more of the Creditors with respect to, any or all of the Guaranteed Obligations;
(f)the Creditors or any of them taking or abstaining from taking security from any Obligor, any Surety orany other Person or abstaining from completing, perfecting or maintaining the perfection of any security;
(g)the Creditors or any of them accepting compromises from any Obligor, any Surety or any other Person;
(h)the creation or addition of any new Notes Documents, or the addition of any new Creditors pursuant tothe provisions of any Notes Documents;
(i)the Creditors or any of them doing, or omitting to do, anything to enforce the payment or performanceof any or all of the Guaranteed Obligations, any or all of the Guarantor Liabilities of any Guarantor, any or all of the liabilities andobligations of any Surety;
(j)the Creditors or any of them giving or refusing to give or continuing to give any credit or any financialaccommodation to any Obligor or to any other Person;
(k)the Creditors or any of them proving any claim in any Insolvency Proceeding affecting any Obligor, anySurety or any other Person as they see fit or refraining from proving any claim or permitting or suffering the impairment of any of theGuaranteed Obligations in any such Insolvency Proceeding; making any election in any such Insolvency Proceeding; permitting or sufferingthe creation of secured or unsecured credit or debt in any such Insolvency Proceeding; or permitting or suffering the disallowance, avoidance,or subordination of any of the Guaranteed Obligations or the obligations of any other debtor with respect to the Guaranteed Obligationsin any such Insolvency Proceeding;
(l)the Creditors or any of them applying any money received from any Obligor, any Surety, or any other Personupon such part of the Guaranteed Obligations as the Creditors or any of them may see fit, in accordance with the Indenture, or changingany such application in whole or in part from time to time as the Creditors or any of them may see fit; or
(m)the Creditors or any of them otherwise dealing with any Obligor, Guarantor, any Surety, any other Person,the Guaranteed Obligations, the Guarantor Liabilities of any Guarantor, the liabilities and obligations of any Sureties as the Creditorsor any of them may see fit.

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By accepting the benefit of this Agreementthe Trustee is deemed to have acknowledged that the foregoing consent and waiver by each Guarantor is intended to waive all defences (otherthan the defence of due payment and performance in full of the Guaranteed Obligations and its Guarantor Liabilities) that might otherwisebe available to such Guarantor as a guarantor under applicable law and is not intended to constitute such Guarantor’s agreement for thepurposes of any future act or transaction made pursuant to the Indenture which is expressly required by the terms of the Indenture tobe agreed to by such Guarantor in writing.

6.Settlement of Accounts

Any account settled or stated betweenthe Trustee or any Noteholder and any Obligor shall be accepted by each other Guarantor as prima facie evidence that the amountthereby appearing due by such Obligor to the Trustee or such Noteholder.

7.Indemnity

The Guarantors hereby jointly and severallyagree to indemnify and save the Creditors harmless from and against all loss, cost, damage, expense, claim and liability, subject to theprovisions of Section 8.6 and Section 8.9 of the Indenture, which shall apply, mutatis mutandis, in all respects to the Guarantors andthe Creditors, as though the Guarantors were the Issuer which they may at any time suffer or incur in connection with:

(a)any failure by any Obligor to duly and punctually pay or perform its Guaranteed Obligations; and
(b)any loss for any reason whatsoever, including by operation of law or otherwise, of any right of any Creditoragainst any Obligor, provided, however, that such indemnity shall not extend to any loss, cost, damage, expense, claim or liability thata court of competent jurisdiction determines arose on account of any Creditor’s gross negligence or wilful misconduct.
8.Guarantors Liable as Principal Debtor

If, and to the extent that, any amountin respect of the Guaranteed Obligations is not recoverable from any Guarantor under this Agreement on the basis of a guarantee or theCreditors are not indemnified under Section 7, in each case, for any reason whatsoever, then, notwithstanding any other provision of thisAgreement, such Guarantor shall be liable under this Agreement as principal obligor in respect of the due payment of such amount and shallpay such amount to the Trustee after demand as herein provided.

9.Continuing Guarantee

This Agreement is a continuing guaranteeand is binding as a continuing obligation of each Guarantor and the Guaranteed Obligations shall be conclusively presumed to have beencreated in reliance on this Agreement. A Guarantor may not in any manner terminate this Agreement or the Guarantor Liabilities of suchGuarantor other than by (a) the due and punctual payment in full of the Guarantor Liabilities of such Guarantor, or (b) any agreementin writing from the Trustee that is specifically to such effect.

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10.Stay of Acceleration

If acceleration of the time for payment,or the liability of any Obligor to make payment, of any amount specified to be payable by such Obligor in respect of the Guaranteed Obligationsis stayed, prohibited or otherwise affected upon any Insolvency Proceeding or other event affecting such Obligor or payment of any ofthe Guaranteed Obligations by such Obligor, all such amounts otherwise subject to acceleration or payment shall nonetheless be deemedfor all purposes of this Agreement to be and to have become due and payable by such Obligor and shall be payable by each Guarantor underthis Agreement immediately forthwith on demand by the Trustee.

11.Information

Each Guarantor acknowledges and agreesthat such Guarantor has not executed this Agreement as a result of, by reason of, or in reliance upon, any promise, representation, statementor information of any kind or nature whatsoever given, or offered to such Guarantor, by or on behalf of the Creditors or any other Personwhether in answer to any enquiry by or on behalf of such Guarantor or not and the Creditors were not prior to the execution by such Guarantorof this Agreement, and are not thereafter, under any duty to disclose to such Guarantor or any other Person any information, matter orthing (material or otherwise) relating to any Obligor, its affairs or its transactions with the Creditors, including any information,matter or thing which puts or may put any Obligor in a position which such Guarantor would not expect or any unexpected facts or unusualfeatures which, whether known or unknown to such Guarantor, are present in any transaction between any Obligor and the Creditors, andthe Creditors were not and are not under any duty to do or execute any matter, thing or document relating to any Obligor, its affairsor its transactions with the Creditors. Each Guarantor acknowledges and confirms that it has established its own adequate means of obtainingfrom the Obligors on a continuing basis all information desired by such Guarantor concerning the financial condition of the Obligors andthat such Guarantor will look to the Obligors, and not to the Trustee or any Noteholder, in order for such Guarantor to keep adequatelyinformed of changes in the Obligors’ financial condition.

12.Reinstatement

If, at any time, all or any part of anypayment previously applied by the Trustee or any Noteholder to any of the Guaranteed Obligations is or must be rescinded or returned bythe Trustee or such Noteholder for any reason whatsoever (including any Insolvency Proceeding affecting any Obligor or any other Person),such Guaranteed Obligations shall, for the purpose of this Agreement, to the extent that such payment is or must be rescinded or returned,be deemed to have continued in existence, notwithstanding such application by the Trustee or such Noteholder, and this Agreement shallcontinue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, as to such Guaranteed Obligations, all as though such application by theTrustee or such Noteholder had not been made.

13.Subrogation

Notwithstanding any payment made by anyGuarantor under this Agreement or any set-off or application of funds of any Guarantor by any Creditor, no Guarantor shall have any rightof subrogation to, and each Guarantor waives, any right to enforce any remedy which any Creditor now has or may hereafter have againstany Guarantor, until all of the Guaranteed Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full.

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14.Assignment and Postponement

Following the occurrence and during thecontinuance of an Event of Default, each Guarantor hereby postpones all of its Intercompany Debt to the payment in full of the GuaranteedObligations. All moneys received by any Guarantor in respect of its Intercompany Debt while an Event of Default has occurred and is continuingshall be received by such Guarantor in trust for the Trustee and, immediately following such receipt, shall be paid over to the Trustee.

15.Insolvency Proceedings

In any Insolvency Proceeding affectingany Obligor, the Creditors shall have the right, in priority to each Guarantor, to receive their full claim in respect of such InsolvencyProceeding for all of the Guaranteed Obligations. The Creditors shall have the right to include in their claim in any Insolvency Proceedingaffecting any Obligor all or any part of the payments made by each Guarantor under this Agreement and, to prove and rank for, and receivedividends in respect of, all such claims, all of which rights and privileges as they relate and apply to each Guarantor are hereby assignedby such Guarantor to the Trustee on behalf of itself and the Noteholders. The provisions of this Section 15 shall be sufficient authorityfor any Person making payment of any such dividends to pay the same directly to the Trustee for the benefit of itself and the Noteholders.The Trustee shall be entitled to receive for the benefit of itself and the Noteholders all dividends or other payments in respect of allof the above referenced claims until all of the Guaranteed Obligations are paid and satisfied in full and each Guarantor shall continueto be liable under this Agreement for any unpaid balance of the Guaranteed Obligations. If any amount is paid to any Guarantor under anyInsolvency Proceeding affecting any Obligor when any of the Guaranteed Obligations remain outstanding, such amount shall be received andheld in trust by such Guarantor for the benefit of the Creditors and shall be immediately paid to the Trustee to be credited and appliedagainst the Guarantor Liabilities of such Guarantor.

16.Marshalling

Each Guarantor waives to the fullestextent permitted by applicable law, any right or claim of right to cause a marshalling of an Obligor’s, a Surety’s or any other Person’sassets, or to cause any Creditor to proceed against any Obligor, a Surety or any other Person, in any particular order. No Creditor shallhave any obligation to marshall any assets in favour of an Obligor, a Surety or any other Person or against or in payment of any of theGuaranteed Obligations or any of the obligations of any Guarantor, a Surety or any other Person owed to any Creditor.

17.Enforcing Rights Against Guarantors

This Agreement is a guarantee of paymentand performance and not of collection. The Creditors shall not be required to take any action or to exhaust their recourse against anyObligor, any Guarantor, any Surety or any other Person, before being entitled to payment from, and to enforce their rights and remediesagainst, any other Guarantor under this Agreement. Each Guarantor hereby renounces to the benefits of division and discussion.

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18.Foreign Currency Guarantor Liabilities

Each Guarantor shall make paymentrelative to any Guaranteed Obligations in the currency (the “Original Currency”) in which the applicable Obligorsare required to pay such Guaranteed Obligations. If any Guarantor makes payment relative to any Guaranteed Obligations in a currencyother than the Original Currency (whether voluntarily or pursuant to an order or judgment of a court or tribunal of anyjurisdiction), such payment shall constitute a discharge of the Guarantor Liabilities of such Guarantor only to the extent of theamount of the Original Currency which the Trustee is able to purchase at Toronto, Ontario with the amount it receives on the date ofreceipt. If the amount of the Original Currency which the Trustee is able to purchase is less than the amount of such currencyoriginally due to it in respect to the relevant Guaranteed Obligations, such Guarantor shall indemnify and save the Creditorsharmless from and against any loss or damage arising as a result of such deficiency. This indemnity constitutes an obligationseparate and independent from the other obligations contained in this Agreement, gives rise to a separate and independent cause ofaction, applies irrespective of any indulgence granted by the Trustee and any Noteholder and continues in full force and effectnotwithstanding any judgment or order in respect of any amount due hereunder or under any judgment or order.

19.Representations and Warranties

Each Guarantor represents and warrants,upon each of which representations and warranties each of the Creditors relies, that each of the representations and warranties relativeto such Guarantor in each of the other Notes Documents is true and correct when made or deemed made.

20.Covenants

Each Guarantor shall comply, and shallcause each of its Subsidiaries to comply, with all of the provisions, covenants and agreements contained in each of the Notes Documentsto the extent that such provisions, covenants and agreements apply to such Guarantor or its Subsidiaries and shall, and shall cause eachof its Subsidiaries to, take, or refrain from taking, as the case may be, all actions that are necessary to be taken or not taken so thatno violation of any provision, covenant or agreement contained in any of the Notes Documents, and so that no Default or Event of Defaultunder any of the Notes Documents, is caused by the actions or inactions of such Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries. For the avoidanceof doubt but without limitation, each Guarantor agrees to comply with its gross-up and indemnity obligations under the Indenture withrespect to taxes.

21.Communication

Any notice or other communication requiredor permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be made in accordance with the terms of the Indenture.

22.Alteration

None of the terms or provisions of thisAgreement may be waived, amended, supplemented or otherwise modified except by a written instrument executed by the Trustee (and, withrespect to amendments and supplements, the Guarantors).

23.Severability

Any provision of this Agreement thatis prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to that jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition orunenforceability and shall be severed from the balance of this Agreement, all without affecting the remaining provisions of this Agreementor affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.

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24.Set-off

If an Event of Default shall have occurredand be continuing, each Creditor is hereby authorized at any time and from time to time, to the fullest extent permitted by applicablelaw, to set-off, compensate against or combine and apply any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final)at any time held by such Creditor or any of its Affiliates and other obligations at any time owing by such Creditor or any of its Affiliatesto or for the credit or the account of any Guarantor against or with any or all of the Guarantor Liabilities of such Guarantor, irrespectiveof whether or not such Creditor shall have made any demand under any Notes Document and although such obligations may be unmatured. Therights of each Creditor under this Section 24 are in addition to other rights and remedies (including other rights of set-off or combination)which such Creditor may have.

25.Governing Law; Attornment

This Agreement shall be governed by andconstrued in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Without prejudiceto the ability of the Trustee to enforce this Agreement in any other proper jurisdiction, each Guarantor irrevocably submits and attornsto the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of such Province. To the extent permitted by applicable law, each Guarantor irrevocablywaives any objection (including any claim of inconvenient forum) that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any legal proceedingarising out of or relating to this Agreement in the courts of such Province. Each Guarantor hereby irrevocably consents to the serviceof any and all process in any such action or proceeding by the delivery of copies of such process to each Guarantor at the address asprovided for pursuant to Section 21. Nothing in this Section 25 affects the right of the Trustee to serve process in any manner permittedby applicable law. In any legal proceeding relating to this Agreement, each Guarantor agrees not to assert that the Commodity ExchangeAct applies to this Agreement.

26.Time

Time is of the essence with respect tothis Agreement and the time for performance of the obligations of each Guarantor under this Agreement may be strictly enforced by theTrustee.

27.Interpretation

The definitions of terms hereinshall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shallinclude the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. The words “include”, “includes” and“including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation”. The word “or” isdisjunctive; the word “and” is conjunctive. The word “shall” is mandatory; the word “may” ispermissive. Unless the context requires otherwise (a) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other documentherein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented,restated or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements, restatements or modifications set outherein), (b) any reference herein to any statute or any section thereof shall, unless otherwise expressly stated, be deemed to be areference to such statute or section as amended, replaced or re-enacted from time to time, (c) any reference herein to any Personshall be construed to include such Person’s successors and permitted assigns, (d) the words “herein”, “hereof”and “hereunder”, and words of similar import, shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to anyparticular provision hereof, and (e) all references herein to Sections and Exhibits shall be construed to refer to Sections andExhibits to, this Agreement. Section headings are for convenience of reference only, are not part of this Agreement and shall notaffect the construction of, or be taken into consideration in interpreting, this Agreement.

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28.Successors and Assigns

This Agreement shall enure to the benefitof, and be binding on, each Guarantor and its successors and assigns, and shall enure to the benefit of, and be binding on, the Trusteeand its successors and assigns. No Guarantor may assign this Agreement, or any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement. TheTrustee may assign this Agreement and any of their rights and obligations hereunder to any Person that replaces it in its capacity assuch. If any Guarantor or the Trustee is an individual, then the term “Guarantor” or “Trustee”, as applicable,shall also include his or her heirs, administrators and executors.

29.Acknowledgment of Receipt

Each Guarantor acknowledges receipt ofan executed copy of this Agreement and the Indenture.

30.Additional Guarantors

Additional Persons may from time to timeafter the date of this Agreement become Guarantors under this Agreement by executing and delivering to the Trustee a supplemental agreement(together with all schedules thereto, a “Supplement”) to this Agreement, in substantially the form attached hereto asExhibit “A”. Effective from and after the date of the execution and delivery by any Person to the Trustee of a Supplement suchPerson shall be, and shall be deemed for all purposes to be, a Guarantor under this Agreement with the same force and effect, and subjectto the same agreements, representations, indemnities, liabilities and obligations, as if such Person had been an original signatory tothis Agreement as a Guarantor. The execution and delivery of a Supplement by any additional Person shall not require the consent of anyObligor or any Guarantor and all of the liabilities and obligations of each Guarantor hereunder shall remain in full force and effect,notwithstanding the addition of any new Guarantor to this Agreement.

31.Joint and Several Liability

Except as otherwise expressly providedhereunder, each Guarantor is jointly and severally liable for all obligations of the other Guarantors under this Agreement.

32.Paramountcy

In the event of any conflict or inconsistencybetween the provisions of this Agreement and the provisions of the Indenture then, notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement,the provisions contained in the Indenture shall prevail to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency and the provisions of this Agreementshall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to eliminate such conflict or inconsistency, it being understood that the purposeof this Agreement is to add to, and detract from, the rights granted to the Trustee (for its own benefit and for the benefit of the Noteholders).If any act or omission of any or all Guarantors is expressly permitted under the Indenture but is expressly prohibited under this Agreement,such act or omission shall be permitted. If any act or omission is expressly prohibited under this Agreement, but the Indenture does notexpressly permit such act or omission, or if any act is expressly required to be performed under this Agreement but the Indenture doesnot expressly relieve any or all Guarantors from such performance, such circ*mstance shall not constitute a conflict or inconsistencybetween the applicable provisions of this Agreement and the provisions of the Indenture.

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33.Limitations on Guarantee under U.S. law
(a)Each U.S. Guarantor acknowledges that it will receive valuable direct or indirect benefits as a resultof the transactions contemplated by the Notes Documents.
(b)Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any other Notes Document, each Creditoragrees that the maximum liability of each U.S. Guarantor under this Agreement and under the other Notes Documents shall in no event exceedthe amount that can be guaranteed by such U.S. Guarantor under applicable U.S. federal and state laws relating to the insolvency of debtors,in each case after giving effect to
(i)all other liabilities of such U.S. Guarantor, contingent or otherwise, that are relevant under any FraudulentTransfer Law (specifically excluding, however, any liabilities of such Guarantor in respect of intercompany indebtedness to the Issuerto the extent that such Indebtedness would be discharged in an amount equal to the amount paid by such U.S. Guarantor hereunder); and
(ii)the value as assets of such U.S. Guarantor (as determined under the applicable provisions of such FraudulentTransfer Law) of any rights to subrogation, contribution, reimbursem*nt, indemnity or similar rights held by such U.S. Guarantor pursuantto:
(A)applicable law; or
(B)any other agreement providing for an equitable allocation among such U.S. Guarantor and the Issuer andother U.S. Guarantors of obligations arising under this Agreement or other guarantees of such obligations by such parties.
34.Creditors

The Creditors are beneficiaries of thisAgreement subject to the terms and conditions of the Indenture. Subject to Section 24, this Agreement may be enforced only by the actionof the Trustee, acting on behalf of the Creditors and no other Creditor shall have any rights individually to enforce or seek to enforcethis Agreement.

35.Counterparts; Electronic Signature

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts,each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Deliveryof an executed signature page to this Agreement by any Guarantor by facsimile or other electronic form of transmission shall be as effectiveas delivery by such Guarantor of a manually executed copy of this Agreement by such Guarantor.

36.The Trustee

This Agreement and any documentdelivered in connection herewith is delivered in favour of the Trustee solely in its capacity as Trustee and not in its personalcapacity. Whenever any reference is made in this Agreement or in any document delivered in connection herewith, to an act to beperformed by the Trustee, such reference shall be construed and applied for all purposes as if it referred to an act to be performedby the Trustee for and on behalf of the Noteholders. Any and all of the representations, undertakings, covenants, indemnities,agreements and other obligations (in this section, collectively “obligations”) made on the part of the Trusteeherein or therein are made and intended not as personal obligations of or by the Trustee or for the purpose or with the intention ofbinding the Trustee in its personal capacity, but are made and intended for the purpose of binding only the Trustee in its capacityas trustee for and on behalf of the Noteholders. No property or assets of the Trustee, whether owned beneficially by it in itspersonal capacity or otherwise, will be subject to levy, execution or other enforcement procedures with regard to any of theTrustee’s obligations hereunder or thereunder. No recourse may be had or taken, directly or indirectly, against the Trustee in itspersonal capacity, or any incorporator, shareholder, officer, director, employee or agent of the Trustee or of any predecessor orsuccessor of the Trustee, with regard to the Trustee’s obligations hereunder.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned hascaused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

[●]
By:

Name:

[●]

Title: [●]
[●]
By:

Name:

[●]

Title: [●]

[Signature Page to theGuarantee]

EXHIBIT “A”

FORM OF SUPPLEMENT TO GUARANTEE

TO: Name: Computershare Trust Company of Canada, as trustee
Address: 800, 324 8th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 2Z2
Attention: Manager, Corporate Trust
Facsimile: 1-403-267-6598
E-mail: corporatetrust.calgary@computershare.com

WHEREAS:

A.Reference is made to the guarantee dated as of [●], 2024 enteredinto by each of the Persons delivering a signature page thereto and any other Person which thereafter signs a Supplement, in favour ofComputershare Trust Company of Canada, as trustee (the “Trustee”) (for its own benefit and for the benefit of the Noteholders)(the “Agreement”).
B.Veren Inc., as issuer, and the Trustee, are parties to a trust indenture dated as of [●],2024 (as amended, supplemented, restated or replaced from time to time, the “Indenture”).
C.Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Supplement have the respective meanings givento such terms in the Agreement, including the definitions of terms incorporated in the Agreement by reference to the Indenture.
D.Section 30 of the Agreement provides that additional Persons may from time to time after the date of theAgreement become Guarantors under the Agreement by executing and delivering to the Trustee a supplemental agreement to the Agreement inthe form of this Supplement.
E.The undersigned (the “New Guarantor”) has agreed to become a Guarantor under the Agreementby executing and delivering this Supplement to the Trustee.

For good and valuable consideration, the receiptand sufficiency of which are acknowledged by the New Guarantor, the New Guarantor agrees with and in favour of the Trustee (for its ownbenefit and for the benefit of the Noteholders) as follows:

1.The New Guarantor has received a copy of, and has reviewed, the Agreement and is executing and deliveringthis Supplement in favour of the Trustee pursuant to Section 30 of the Agreement.
2.Effective from and after the date this Supplement is executed and delivered to the Trustee by the NewGuarantor, the New Guarantor shall be, and shall be deemed for all purposes to be, a Guarantor under the Agreement with the same forceand effect, and subject to the same agreements, representations, indemnities, liabilities and obligations, as if the New Guarantor hadbeen, as of the date of this Supplement, an original signatory to the Agreement as a Guarantor. In furtherance of the foregoing, the NewGuarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees the prompt payment and performance to the Trustee of all Guaranteed Obligationswhen due in accordance with their terms. The terms and provisions of the Agreement are incorporated by reference in this Supplement.

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3.The New Guarantor represents and warrants to the Trustee (for its own benefit and for the benefit of theNoteholders) that each of the representations and warranties made or deemed to have been made by it under the Agreement as a Guarantorare true and correct on the date of this Supplement.
4.Upon this Supplement bearing the signature of any Person claiming to have authority to bind the New Guarantorcoming into the possession of the Trustee, this Supplement and the Agreement shall be deemed to be finally and irrevocably executed anddelivered by, and be effective and binding on, and enforceable against, the New Guarantor free from any promise or condition affectingor limiting the liabilities of the New Guarantor and the New Guarantor shall be, and shall be deemed for all purposes to be, a Guarantorunder the Agreement. No statement, representation, agreement or promise by any officer, employee or agent of the Trustee or any Noteholder,unless expressly set forth in this Supplement, forms any part of this Supplement or has induced the New Guarantor to enter into this Supplementand the Agreement or in any way affects any of the agreements, obligations or liabilities of the New Guarantor under this Supplement andthe Agreement.
5.This Supplement may be executed in counterparts. Each executed counterpart shall be deemed to be an originaland all counterparts taken together shall constitute one and the same Supplement. Delivery of an executed signature page to this Supplementby the New Guarantor by facsimile or other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery by the New Guarantor of a manuallyexecuted copy of this Supplement by the New Guarantor.
6.This Supplement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Albertaand the federal laws applicable therein.
7.This Supplement and the Agreement shall be binding upon the New Guarantor and its successors. The NewGuarantor shall not assign its rights and obligations under this Supplement or the Agreement or any interest in this Supplement or theAgreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hasexecuted this Supplement as of the date first above written.

[FULL LEGAL NAME OF NEW GUARANTOR]
By:
Name:
Title:

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SCHEDULE “D”

APPROVED BANKS

Bank

Relevant S&P Issuer Credit Rating

(as at June 1, 2024)

Bank of America NA A+
Bank of Montreal A+
The Bank of Nova Scotia A+
Bank of Scotland A+
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ A
BNP Paribas A+
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce A+
Citibank NA A+
National Bank of Canada A
Royal Bank of Canada AA-
Société Générale (Canada Branch) A
The Toronto-Dominion Bank AA-

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Exhibit 99.2

FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURE

This First Supplemental Trust Indenture is enteredinto as of the 21st day of June, 2024 between:

VEREN INC., a corporation existing underthe laws of the Province of Alberta (the “Issuer”)

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COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA,a trust company existing under the federal laws of Canada and authorized to carry on business in all provinces of Canada (the “Trustee”)

WHEREAS the Issuer and the Trustee enteredinto a trust indenture dated as of June 21, 2024 (the“Indenture”) to provide for the creation and issuance of unsecurednotes.

AND WHEREAS Section 14.3 of the Indentureprovides that the Trustee and, when authorized by a resolution of the Issuer Board, the Issuer may execute, acknowledge and deliver indenturessupplemental to the Indenture;

AND WHEREAS the Issuer has determined tocreate and issue a first series of Notes to be designated 4.968% senior unsecured notes due June 21, 2029 (Series 2024-1) (the “Series1 Notes”) and to enter into this first supplemental trust indenture (this “Supplemental Indenture”) with theTrustee to provide for such creation and issuance of the Series 1 Notes;

AND WHEREAS all necessary resolutions ofthe directors of the Issuer have been duly passed and other proceedings taken and conditions complied with to authorize the executionand delivery of this Supplemental Indenture, to make the same effective and binding upon the Issuer, and to make the Series 1 Notes, whencertified by the Trustee and issued as provided in the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture, legal, valid and binding obligationsof the Issuer with the benefit and subject to the terms of the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture;

AND WHEREAS the foregoing recitals aremade as representations and statements of fact by the Issuer and not by the Trustee;

NOW THEREFORE it is hereby covenanted,agreed and declared as set forth below.

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DEFINITIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO INDENTURE

1.1Definitions
(a)All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Indenture.
(b)In this Supplemental Indenture and in the Series 1 Notes, unless there is something in the subject matteror context inconsistent therewith, the following expressions shall have the respective meanings indicated:

Canada Yield Price”means a price for the Series 1 Notes being redeemed, calculated at 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on the business day preceding the date onwhich the Issuer issues a notice of redemption pursuant to the Indenture and in accordance with generally accepted Canadian financialpractice to provide a yield to the Par Call Date equal to the Government of Canada Yield plus 0.415%.

Government of Canada Yield”means on any date, with respect to the Series 1 Notes, the yield to maturity on such date, assuming semi-annual compounding interest,which a non-callable Government of Canada bond would carry if issued in Canadian dollars in Canada, at 100% of its principal amount onsuch date with a term to maturity equal to, or if no Government of Canada bond having an equal term to maturity exists, as close as possibleto, the remaining term to the Par Call Date. The Government of Canada Yield will be the average of the yields determined by two nationallyrecognized Canadian investment dealers selected by the Issuer.

Par Call Date” meansMay 21, 2029 (the date that is one month prior to the Maturity Date of the Series 1 Notes).

(c)In this Supplemental Indenture, all references to Articles, Sections and Schedules refer, unless otherwisespecified, to articles, sections and schedules of or to this Supplemental Indenture.
1.2Amendments to Indenture

This Supplemental Indentureis supplemental to the Indenture and the Indenture and the Supplemental Indenture shall hereafter be read together and shall have effect,so far as practicable, with respect to the Series 1 Notes as if all the provisions of the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture werecontained in one instrument. The Indenture is and shall remain in full force and effect with regards to all matters governing the Series1 Notes, except as the Indenture is amended, superseded, modified or supplemented by this Supplemental Indenture. Notwithstanding theforegoing, in the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this Supplemental Indenture and the provisions of the Indenture,the provisions of this Supplemental Indenture shall prevail.

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THE SERIES 1 NOTES

2.1Creation and Designation

There is hereby authorized tobe issued under the Indenture a Series of Notes designated as 4.968% senior unsecured notes due June 21, 2029 (Series 2024-1). The Series1 Notes shall have the terms set forth in this Article 2 and be subject to the applicable provisions of the Indenture.

2.2Form and Terms of Series 1 Notes
(a)The maximum principal amount of Series 1 Notes that may be issued is unlimited. The initial amount ofSeries 1 Notes that is authorized and issued under this Supplemental Indenture on the date hereof is $550,000,000. The Series 1 Notesshall be designated as 4.968% senior unsecured notes due June 21, 2029 (Series 2024-1).
(b)The Series 1 Notes shall mature on June 21, 2029.
(c)The Series 1 Notes will bear interest from the date of issuance, or from the last Interest Payment Dateto which interest shall have been paid or made available for payment thereon, whichever is later, at the rate of 4.968% per annum,payable in cash in equal instalments, semi-annually in arrears, in the amount of $24.840 per $1,000 principal amount (less any tax requiredby law to be deducted) on the 21st day of June and December of each year (or if such day is not a Business Day, the next BusinessDay) (each, an “Interest Payment Date”) until the Maturity Date. The first interest payment will be payable on December21, 2024 in respect of Series 1 Notes issued on the date hereof and the last interest payment (representing interest payable from andincluding the last Interest Payment Date to, but excluding, the Maturity Date of the Series 1 Notes or the earlier Redemption Date ofthe Series 1 Notes), subject as herein provided, will be payable on June 21, 2029 or the earlier Redemption Date, payable after as wellas before maturity and after as well as before default, with interest on amounts in default at the same rate, compounded semi-annually.Interest for each interest period will be calculated on the basis of equal semi-annual payments when calculating amounts due on any InterestPayment Date and the actual number of days elapsed during each such interest period and a 365-day year when calculating accruals duringany partial interest period. For greater certainty, the first interest payment will include interest accrued from, and including, thedate of issuance to, but excluding, December 21, 2024, which will be equal to $24.840 for each $1,000 principal amount of Series 1 Notes.

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(d)The Series 1 Notes may be redeemed at any time at the option of the Issuer prior to the Par Call Datein whole, or in part, on not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice in accordance with Article 5 of the Indenture at a RedemptionPrice equal to the greater of (i) the Canada Yield Price, and (ii) par, together in each case with accrued and unpaid interest, if any,to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. The Series 1 Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Issuer at any time on or after the ParCall Date in whole, or in part, on not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice in accordance with Article 5 of the Indentureat a Redemption Price equal to par, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. Any redemptionof the Series 1 Notes may, at the discretion of the Issuer, be subject to one or more conditions precedent (including, but not limitedto, a financing, asset disposition or other transaction).The Issuer will be responsible for calculating the Redemption Price.
(e)The Series 1 Notes shall be issued in minimum denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000in excess thereof. Each certificate representing the Series 1 Notes and the certificate of the Trustee endorsed thereon shall be issuedin substantially the form set out in Schedule “A” to this Supplemental Indenture, with such insertions, omissions, substitutionsor other variations as shall be required or permitted by the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture, and may have imprinted or otherwisereproduced thereon such legends or endorsem*nts, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Indenture or this Supplemental Indenture,as may be required to comply with any law or with any rules or regulations pursuant thereto or with any rules or regulations of any securitiesexchange or securities regulatory authority or to conform with general usage, all as may be determined by any two Officers of the Issuerexecuting such certificate representing the Series 1 Notes in accordance with Section 2.6 of the Indenture, as conclusively evidencedby their execution thereof. Each certificate representing the Series 1 Notes shall additionally bear such distinguishing letters and numbersas the Trustee shall approve. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the certificate representing the Series 1 Notes may be in such other formor forms as may, from time to time, be approved by a resolution of the Issuer Board, or as specified in an Officers’ Certificate. Thecertificate representing the Series 1 Notes may be engraved, lithographed, printed, mimeographed or typewritten or partly in one formand partly in another.

The Series 1 Notes shall be issued asone or more Global Notes and the Global Notes shall be registered in the name of the Depository which, as of the date hereof, shall beCDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc. (or any nominee of the Depository). No Beneficial Holder shall receive definitive certificatesrepresenting their interest in Series 1 Notes except as provided in Section 2.5 of the Indenture. A Global Note may be exchanged for Series1 Notes in registered form that are not Global Notes or transferred to and registered in the name of a Person other than the Depositoryfor such Global Notes or a nominee thereof, as provided in Section 2.5 of the Indenture.

(f)The Trustee shall be provided with the documents and instruments referred to in Sections 4.1(a)(i)-(iii)of the Indenture with respect to the Series 1 Notes prior to the issuance of the Series 1 Notes.

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Article3
GUARANTEES

3.1Existing Guarantees to Apply

The Issuer hereby confirms tothe Trustee that subject to the provisions of Section 6.4 of the Indenture, the Guarantees apply to the Series 1 Notes issued hereunder.

Article4
ADDITIONAL MATTERS

4.1Confirmation of Indenture

The Indenture, as amended andsupplemented by this Supplemental Indenture, is in all respects confirmed.

4.2Acceptance of Trusts

The Trustee hereby accepts thetrusts in this Supplemental Indenture declared and provided for and agrees to perform the same upon the terms and conditions set forthin the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture and in trust for the Noteholders from time to time, subject to the terms and conditionsof the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture.

4.3Governing Law

This Supplemental Indentureand the Series 1 Notes shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and the laws of Canada applicable thereinand shall be treated, in all respects, as Alberta contracts.

4.4Further Assurances

The parties shall, with reasonablediligence, do all such things and provide all such reasonable assurances as may be required to consummate the transactions contemplatedby this Supplemental Indenture, and each party shall provide such further documents or instruments required by the other party as maybe reasonably necessary or desirable to effect the purpose of the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture and carry out its provisions.

4.1Counterpart Execution

This Supplemental Indenturemay be executed in several counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts togethershall constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed signature page to this Supplemental Indenture by any Person by electronictransmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed copy of this Indenture by such Person.

4.2Formal Date

For the purpose of convenience,this Supplemental Indenture may be referred to as bearing formal date of June 21, 2024, irrespective of the actual date of execution thereof.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto haveexecuted this Supplemental Indenture.

VEREN INC., as Issuer
By: (signed) “Kenneth Lamont”

Name:

Kenneth Lamont

Title: Chief Financial Officer
By: (signed) “Michael Politeski”

Name:

Michael Politeski

Title: Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer
COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA, as Trustee
By: (signed) “Luci Scholes”
Authorized Signatory
By:

(signed) “Sue-Ann Wong”

Authorized Signatory

[SignaturePage to First Supplemental Trust Indenture]

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SCHEDULE “A”

UNLESS PERMITTED UNDER SECURITIES LEGISLATION,THE HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY MUST NOT TRADE THE SECURITY BEFORE [INSERT THE DATE THAT IS 4 MONTHS AND A DAY AFTER THE INITIAL ISSUANCEDATE].

THIS CERTIFICATE IS A GLOBAL NOTE WITHIN THEMEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A DEPOSITORY OR A NOMINEE THEREOF.

UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY ANAUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF CDS CLEARING AND DEPOSITORY SERVICES INC. (“CDS”) TO VEREN INC. OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OFTRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IN RESPECT THEREOF IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CDS & CO. (OR IN SUCH OTHERNAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF CDS) AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CDS & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTEDBY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF CDS, ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFULSINCE THE REGISTERED HOLDER HEREOF, CDS & CO., HAS A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE AND IT ISA VIOLATION OF ITS RIGHTS FOR ANOTHER PERSON TO HOLD, TRANSFER OR DEAL WITH THIS CERTIFICATE.

TRANSFERS OF THIS GLOBAL NOTE SHALL BE LIMITEDTO TRANSFERS IN WHOLE, BUT NOT IN PART, TO CDS, TO NOMINEES OF CDS OR TO A SUCCESSOR THEREOF OR SUCH SUCCESSOR’S NOMINEE AND TRANSFERSOF PORTIONS OF THIS GLOBAL NOTE SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE INDENTURE REFERREDTO HEREIN.

No. [●] CUSIP: 92340VAA5 ISIN: CA 92340VAA58

VEREN INC.

(A corporation existing under the laws of theProvince of Alberta)

4.968% SENIOR UNSECURED NOTE

DUE JUNE 21, 2029 (SERIES 2024-1)

Veren Inc. (the “Issuer”) forvalue received hereby acknowledges itself indebted and, subject to the provisions of the indenture (the “Indenture”)dated as of June 21, 2024 between the Issuer and Computershare Trust Company of Canada, as trustee (the “Trustee”), asamended by the first supplemental trust indenture (the “First Supplemental Indenture”) dated June 21, 2024 (the Indentureas supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture being referred to as the “Indenture”) promises to pay to CDS &CO. or its registered assigns on June 21, 2029 (the “Maturity Date”) or on such earlier date as the principal amounthereof may become due in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture, the principal sum of $[●] in lawful money of Canada onpresentation and surrender of this 4.968% senior unsecured note due June 21, 2029 (Series 2024-1) (the “Series 1 Notes”)at the principal office of the Trustee in Calgary, Alberta or Toronto, Ontario in accordance with the terms of the Indenture.

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The Series 1 Notes shall bear interest from thedate of issuance, or from the last Interest Payment Date to which interest shall have been paid or made available for payment thereon,whichever is later, at the rate of 4.968% per annum, payable in cash in equal instalments, semi-annually in arrears, in the amountof $24.840 per $1,000 principal amount (less any tax required by law to be deducted) on the 21st day of June and December ofeach year (or if such day is not a Business Day, the next Business Day) (each, an “Interest Payment Date”) until theMaturity Date. The first interest payment will be payable on December 21, 2024 in respect of Series 1 Notes and the last interest payment(representing interest payable from and including the last Interest Payment Date to, but excluding, the Maturity Date of the Series 1Notes or the earlier Redemption Date of the Series 1 Notes), subject as herein provided, will be payable on the Maturity Date or the earlierRedemption Date, payable after as well as before maturity and after as well as before default, with interest on amounts in default atthe same rate, compounded semi-annually. Interest for each interest period will be calculated on the basis of equal semi-annual paymentswhen calculating amounts due on any Interest Payment Date and the actual number of days elapsed during each such interest period and a365-day year when calculating accruals during any partial interest period. Interest hereon shall be payable by cheque mailed by prepaidordinary mail (or in the event of mail service interruption, by such other means as the Trustee and the Issuer determine to be appropriate)to the registered holder hereof or by electronic transfer of funds to the registered holder hereof, and subject to the provisions of theIndenture, the mailing of such cheque or the sending of such electronic transfer of funds shall, to the extent of the sum representedthereby (plus the amount of any tax withheld), satisfy and discharge all liability for interest on this Series 1 Note.

This Series 1 Note is one of the Notes of theIssuer issued or issuable in one or more series under the provisions of the Indenture. The maximum principal amount of Series 1 Notesauthorized for issue is unlimited. Reference is hereby expressly made to the Indenture for a description of the terms and conditions uponwhich the Series 1 Notes are or are to be issued and held and the rights and remedies of the holders of the Series 1 Notes and of theIssuer and of the Trustee, all to the same effect as if the provisions of the Indenture were herein set forth, and to all of which provisionsthe holder of this Series 1 Note by acceptance hereof assents.

The Series 1 Notes are issuable only in minimumdenominations of $2,000 and integral multiples $1,000 in excess thereof. Upon compliance with the provisions of the Indenture, Series1 Notes of any denomination may be exchanged for an equal aggregate principal amount of Series 1 Notes in any other authorized denominationor denominations.

The Series 1 Notes may be redeemed at any timeat the option of the Issuer prior to the Par Call Date in whole, or in part, on not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice inaccordance with Article 5 of the Indenture at a Redemption Price equal to the greater of (i) the Canada Yield Price, and (ii) par, togetherin each case with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. The Series 1 Notes may be redeemed at theoption of the Issuer at any time on or after the Par Call Date in whole, or in part, on not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ priornotice in accordance with Article 5 of the Indenture at a Redemption Price equal to par, together with accrued and unpaid interest, ifany, to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. Any redemption of the Series 1 Notes may, at the discretion of the Issuer, be subject toone or more conditions precedent (including, but not limited to, a financing, asset disposition or other transaction).

Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control TriggeringEvent, unless the Issuer has exercised its optional right to redeem all of the Series 1 Notes (to the extent applicable) or is requiredto redeem all of the Series 1 Notes, the Issuer will be required to make (or a third party may make) an offer to repurchase all or, atthe option of each holder of the Series 1 Notes, any part (equal to $2,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof) of eachsuch holder’s Series 1 Notes, at a purchase price payable in cash equal to 101% of the outstanding principal amount of the Series 1 Notesto be repurchased, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on such Notes to, but excluding, the date of purchase.

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The indebtedness evidenced by this Series 1 Note,and by all other Series 1 Notes now or hereafter certified and delivered under the Indenture, is a direct unsecured obligation of theIssuer, and ranks equal in right of payment with each other and with each other series of Notes issued under the Indenture (regardlessof their series or actual dates or terms of issue) and, subject to statutory preferred exceptions, with all other existing and futureIndebtedness of the Issuer that is not expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Series 1 Notes.

The indebtedness evidenced by this Series 1 Notewill be irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior unsecured basis, by existing and future Guarantors. Each Guarantee willbe an unsecured obligation of the relevant Guarantor and will rank equal in right of payment with all other existing and future Indebtednessof such Guarantor that is not expressly subordinated in right of payment to its Guarantee.

The principal hereof may become or be declareddue and payable before the stated maturity in the events, in the manner, with the effect and at the times provided in the Indenture.

Any payment of money to any holder of Series 1Notes shall be reduced by the amount of applicable withholding tax, if any. The Indenture contains provisions making binding upon allholders of Notes outstanding thereunder (or in certain circ*mstances specific series of Notes) resolutions passed at meetings of suchNoteholders held in accordance with such provisions and instruments signed by the Noteholders of a specified majority of Notes outstanding(or specific series), which resolutions or instruments may have the effect of amending the terms of these Series 1 Notes or the Indenture.

This Series 1 Note may only be transferred, uponcompliance with the conditions prescribed in the Indenture, on the registers to be kept at the Corporate Trust Office, or at such otherplace as shall be agreed in writing by the Issuer and the Trustee, or by such other Registrar or Registrars (if any) as the Issuer maydesignate. No transfer of this Series 1 Note shall be valid unless made on the register by the registered holder hereof or the executor,administrator or other legal representative of, or any attorney for, the registered holder, duly appointed by an instrument in form andexecution satisfactory to the Trustee or other Registrar, in each case acting reasonably, upon surrender to the Trustee or other Registrarof the this Series 1 Note and a duly executed form of transfer, and upon compliance with such reasonable requirements as the Trustee and/orother Registrar may prescribe. Thereupon a new Series 1 Note or Series 1 Notes in the same aggregate principal amount shall be issuedto the transferee in exchange hereof.

This Series 1 Note shall not become obligatoryfor any purpose until it shall have been certified by the Trustee under the Indenture.

Capitalized words or expressions used in thisSeries 1 Note shall, unless otherwise defined herein, have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Indenture.

If any of the provisions of this Series 1 Noteare inconsistent with the provisions of the Indenture, the provisions of the Indenture shall take precedence and shall govern.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has causedthis Series 1 Note to be signed by its authorized representatives as of the 21st day of June, 2024.

VEREN INC.
By:

Name:

Kenneth Lamont

Title: Chief Financial Officer
By:

Name:

Michael Politeski

Title: Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer

TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE

This Series 1 Note is one of the 4.968%Senior Unsecured Notes due June 21, 2029 (Series 2024-1) referred to in the Indenture within mentioned.

COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA, as Trustee
By:
Authorized Officer
By:
Authorized Officer

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(FORM OF REGISTRATION PANEL)

(No writing hereon exceptby Trustee or other registrar)

Date of Registration In Whose Name Registered Signature of Trustee or Registrar
CDS & CO.

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VEREN INC.

4.968% SENIOR UNSECURED NOTE DUE JUNE 21, 2029(SERIES 2024-1)

Initial Principal Amount: $[●]

CUSIP: 92340VAA5

ISIN: CA 92340VAA58

Authorization:

ADJUSTMENTS

Date Amount of Increase Amount of Decrease New Principal Amount Authorization

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Exhibit 99.3

SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURE

This Second Supplemental Trust Indenture is enteredinto as of the 21st day of June, 2024 between:

VEREN INC., a corporation existing underthe laws of the Province of Alberta (the “Issuer”)

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COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA,a trust company existing under the federal laws of Canada and authorized to carry on business in all provinces of Canada (the “Trustee”)

WHEREAS the Issuer and the Trustee enteredinto a trust indenture dated as of June 21, 2024 (the“Indenture”) to provide for the creation and issuance of unsecurednotes.

AND WHEREAS Section 14.3 of the Indentureprovides that the Trustee and, when authorized by a resolution of the Issuer Board, the Issuer may execute, acknowledge and deliver indenturessupplemental to the Indenture;

AND WHEREAS the Issuer has determined tocreate and issue a second series of Notes to be designated 5.503% senior unsecured notes due June 21, 2034 (Series 2024-2) (the “Series2 Notes”) and to enter into this second supplemental trust indenture (this “Supplemental Indenture”) with theTrustee to provide for such creation and issuance of the Series 2 Notes;

AND WHEREAS all necessary resolutions ofthe directors of the Issuer have been duly passed and other proceedings taken and conditions complied with to authorize the executionand delivery of this Supplemental Indenture, to make the same effective and binding upon the Issuer, and to make the Series 2 Notes, whencertified by the Trustee and issued as provided in the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture, legal, valid and binding obligationsof the Issuer with the benefit and subject to the terms of the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture;

AND WHEREAS the foregoing recitals aremade as representations and statements of fact by the Issuer and not by the Trustee;

NOW THEREFORE it is hereby covenanted,agreed and declared as set forth below.

Article1
DEFINITIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO INDENTURE

1.1Definitions
(a)All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Indenture.
(b)In this Supplemental Indenture and in the Series 2 Notes, unless there is something in the subject matteror context inconsistent therewith, the following expressions shall have the respective meanings indicated:

Canada Yield Price”means a price for the Series 2 Notes being redeemed, calculated at 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on the business day preceding the date onwhich the Issuer issues a notice of redemption pursuant to the Indenture and in accordance with generally accepted Canadian financialpractice to provide a yield to the Par Call Date equal to the Government of Canada Yield plus 0.555%.

Government of Canada Yield”means on any date, with respect to the Series 2 Notes, the yield to maturity on such date, assuming semi-annual compounding interest,which a non-callable Government of Canada bond would carry if issued in Canadian dollars in Canada, at 100% of its principal amount onsuch date with a term to maturity equal to, or if no Government of Canada bond having an equal term to maturity exists, as close as possibleto, the remaining term to the Par Call Date. The Government of Canada Yield will be the average of the yields determined by two nationallyrecognized Canadian investment dealers selected by the Issuer.

Par Call Date” meansMarch 21, 2034 (the date that is three months prior to the Maturity Date of the Series 2 Notes).

(c)In this Supplemental Indenture, all references to Articles, Sections and Schedules refer, unless otherwisespecified, to articles, sections and schedules of or to this Supplemental Indenture.
1.2Amendments to Indenture

This Supplemental Indentureis supplemental to the Indenture and the Indenture and the Supplemental Indenture shall hereafter be read together and shall have effect,so far as practicable, with respect to the Series 2 Notes as if all the provisions of the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture werecontained in one instrument. The Indenture is and shall remain in full force and effect with regards to all matters governing the Series2 Notes, except as the Indenture is amended, superseded, modified or supplemented by this Supplemental Indenture. Notwithstanding theforegoing, in the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this Supplemental Indenture and the provisions of the Indenture,the provisions of this Supplemental Indenture shall prevail.

Article2
THE SERIES 2 NOTES

2.1Creation and Designation

There is hereby authorized tobe issued under the Indenture a Series of Notes designated as 5.503% senior unsecured notes due June 21, 2034 (Series 2024-2). The Series2 Notes shall have the terms set forth in this Article 2 and be subject to the applicable provisions of the Indenture.

2.2Form and Terms of Series 2 Notes
(a)The maximum principal amount of Series 2 Notes that may be issued is unlimited. The initial amount ofSeries 2 Notes that is authorized and issued under this Supplemental Indenture on the date hereof is $450,000,000. The Series 2 Notesshall be designated as 5.503% senior unsecured notes due June 21, 2034 (Series 2024-2).
(b)The Series 2 Notes shall mature on June 21, 2034.

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(c)The Series 2 Notes will bear interest from the date of issuance, or from the last Interest Payment Dateto which interest shall have been paid or made available for payment thereon, whichever is later, at the rate of 5.503% per annum,payable in cash in equal instalments, semi-annually in arrears, in the amount of $27.515 per $1,000 principal amount (less any tax requiredby law to be deducted) on the 21st day of June and December of each year (or if such day is not a Business Day, the next BusinessDay) (each, an “Interest Payment Date”) until the Maturity Date. The first interest payment will be payable on December21, 2024 in respect of Series 2 Notes issued on the date hereof and the last interest payment (representing interest payable from andincluding the last Interest Payment Date to, but excluding, the Maturity Date of the Series 2 Notes or the earlier Redemption Date ofthe Series 2 Notes), subject as herein provided, will be payable on June 21, 2034 or the earlier Redemption Date, payable after as wellas before maturity and after as well as before default, with interest on amounts in default at the same rate, compounded semi-annually.Interest for each interest period will be calculated on the basis of equal semi-annual payments when calculating amounts due on any InterestPayment Date and the actual number of days elapsed during each such interest period and a 365-day year when calculating accruals duringany partial interest period. For greater certainty, the first interest payment will include interest accrued from, and including, thedate of issuance to, but excluding, December 21, 2024, which will be equal to $27.515 for each $1,000 principal amount of Series 2 Notes.
(d)The Series 2 Notes may be redeemed at any time at the option of the Issuer prior to the Par Call Datein whole, or in part, on not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice in accordance with Article 5 of the Indenture at a RedemptionPrice equal to the greater of (i) the Canada Yield Price, and (ii) par, together in each case with accrued and unpaid interest, if any,to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. The Series 2 Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Issuer at any time on or after the ParCall Date in whole, or in part, on not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice in accordance with Article 5 of the Indentureat a Redemption Price equal to par, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. Any redemptionof the Series 2 Notes may, at the discretion of the Issuer, be subject to one or more conditions precedent (including, but not limitedto, a financing, asset disposition or other transaction). The Issuer will be responsible for calculating the Redemption Price.
(e)The Series 2 Notes shall be issued in minimum denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000in excess thereof. Each certificate representing the Series 2 Notes and the certificate of the Trustee endorsed thereon shall be issuedin substantially the form set out in Schedule “A” to this Supplemental Indenture, with such insertions, omissions, substitutionsor other variations as shall be required or permitted by the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture, and may have imprinted or otherwisereproduced thereon such legends or endorsem*nts, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Indenture or this Supplemental Indenture,as may be required to comply with any law or with any rules or regulations pursuant thereto or with any rules or regulations of any securitiesexchange or securities regulatory authority or to conform with general usage, all as may be determined by any two Officers of the Issuerexecuting such certificate representing the Series 2 Notes in accordance with Section 2.6 of the Indenture, as conclusively evidencedby their execution thereof. Each certificate representing the Series 2 Notes shall additionally bear such distinguishing letters and numbersas the Trustee shall approve. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the certificate representing the Series 2 Notes may be in such other formor forms as may, from time to time, be approved by a resolution of the Issuer Board, or as specified in an Officers’ Certificate. Thecertificate representing the Series 2 Notes may be engraved, lithographed, printed, mimeographed or typewritten or partly in one formand partly in another.

The Series 2 Notes shall be issued asone or more Global Notes and the Global Notes shall be registered in the name of the Depository which, as of the date hereof, shall beCDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc. (or any nominee of the Depository). No Beneficial Holder shall receive definitive certificatesrepresenting their interest in Series 2 Notes except as provided in Section 2.5 of the Indenture. A Global Note may be exchanged for Series2 Notes in registered form that are not Global Notes or transferred to and registered in the name of a Person other than the Depositoryfor such Global Notes or a nominee thereof, as provided in Section 2.5 of the Indenture.

(f)The Trustee shall be provided with the documents and instruments referred to in Sections 4.1(a)(i)-(iii)of the Indenture with respect to the Series 2 Notes prior to the issuance of the Series 2 Notes.

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Article3
GUARANTEES

3.1Existing Guarantees to Apply

The Issuer hereby confirms tothe Trustee that subject to the provisions of Section 6.4 of the Indenture, the Guarantees apply to the Series 2 Notes issued hereunder.

Article4
ADDITIONAL MATTERS

4.1Confirmation of Indenture

The Indenture, as amended andsupplemented by this Supplemental Indenture, is in all respects confirmed.

4.2Acceptance of Trusts

The Trustee hereby accepts thetrusts in this Supplemental Indenture declared and provided for and agrees to perform the same upon the terms and conditions set forthin the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture and in trust for the Noteholders from time to time, subject to the terms and conditionsof the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture.

4.3Governing Law

This Supplemental Indentureand the Series 2 Notes shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and the laws of Canada applicable thereinand shall be treated, in all respects, as Alberta contracts.

4.4Further Assurances

The parties shall, with reasonablediligence, do all such things and provide all such reasonable assurances as may be required to consummate the transactions contemplatedby this Supplemental Indenture, and each party shall provide such further documents or instruments required by the other party as maybe reasonably necessary or desirable to effect the purpose of the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture and carry out its provisions.

4.1Counterpart Execution

This Supplemental Indenturemay be executed in several counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts togethershall constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed signature page to this Supplemental Indenture by any Person by electronictransmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed copy of this Indenture by such Person.

4.2Formal Date

For the purpose of convenience,this Supplemental Indenture may be referred to as bearing formal date of June 21, 2024, irrespective of the actual date of execution thereof.

[Signatures page follows]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto haveexecuted this Supplemental Indenture.

VEREN INC., as Issuer
By: (signed) “Kenneth Lamont”
Name: Kenneth Lamont
Title: Chief Financial Officer
By: (signed) “Michael Politeski”
Name: Michael Politeski
Title: Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer
COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA, as Trustee
By: (signed) “Luci Scholes”
Authorized Signatory
By: (signed) “Sue-Ann Wong”
Authorized Signatory

[Signature Pageto Second Supplemental Indenture]

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SCHEDULE “A”

UNLESS PERMITTED UNDER SECURITIES LEGISLATION,THE HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY MUST NOT TRADE THE SECURITY BEFORE [INSERT THE DATE THAT IS 4 MONTHS AND A DAY AFTER THE INITIAL ISSUANCEDATE].

THIS CERTIFICATE IS A GLOBAL NOTE WITHIN THEMEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A DEPOSITORY OR A NOMINEE THEREOF.

UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY ANAUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF CDS CLEARING AND DEPOSITORY SERVICES INC. (“CDS”) TO VEREN INC. OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OFTRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IN RESPECT THEREOF IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CDS & CO. (OR IN SUCH OTHERNAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF CDS) AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CDS & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTEDBY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF CDS, ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFULSINCE THE REGISTERED HOLDER HEREOF, CDS & CO., HAS A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE AND IT ISA VIOLATION OF ITS RIGHTS FOR ANOTHER PERSON TO HOLD, TRANSFER OR DEAL WITH THIS CERTIFICATE.

TRANSFERS OF THIS GLOBAL NOTE SHALL BE LIMITEDTO TRANSFERS IN WHOLE, BUT NOT IN PART, TO CDS, TO NOMINEES OF CDS OR TO A SUCCESSOR THEREOF OR SUCH SUCCESSOR’S NOMINEE AND TRANSFERSOF PORTIONS OF THIS GLOBAL NOTE SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE INDENTURE REFERREDTO HEREIN.

No. [●] CUSIP: 92340VAC1 ISIN: CA 92340VAC15

VEREN INC.

(A corporation existing under the laws of theProvince of Alberta)

5.503% SENIOR UNSECURED NOTE

DUE JUNE 21, 2034 (SERIES 2024-2)

Veren Inc. (the “Issuer”) forvalue received hereby acknowledges itself indebted and, subject to the provisions of the indenture (the “Indenture”)dated as of June 21, 2024 between the Issuer and Computershare Trust Company of Canada, as trustee (the “Trustee”), asamended by the second supplemental trust indenture (the “Second Supplemental Indenture”) dated June 21, 2024 (the Indentureas supplemented by the Second Supplemental Indenture being referred to as the “Indenture”) promises to pay toCDS & CO. or its registered assigns on June 21, 2034 (the “Maturity Date”) or on such earlier date as the principalamount hereof may become due in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture, the principal sum of $[●] in lawful money of Canadaon presentation and surrender of this 5.503% senior unsecured note due June 21, 2034 (Series 2024-2) (the “Series 2 Notes”)at the principal office of the Trustee in Calgary, Alberta or Toronto, Ontario in accordance with the terms of the Indenture.

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The Series 2 Notes shall bear interest from thedate of issuance, or from the last Interest Payment Date to which interest shall have been paid or made available for payment thereon,whichever is later, at the rate of 5.503% per annum, payable in cash in equal instalments, semi-annually in arrears, in the amountof $27.515 per $1,000 principal amount (less any tax required by law to be deducted) on the 21st day of June and December ofeach year (or if such day is not a Business Day, the next Business Day) (each, an “Interest Payment Date”) until theMaturity Date. The first interest payment will be payable on December 21, 2024 in respect of Series 2 Notes and the last interest payment(representing interest payable from and including the last Interest Payment Date to, but excluding, the Maturity Date of the Series 2Notes or the earlier Redemption Date of the Series 2 Notes), subject as herein provided, will be payable on the Maturity Date or the earlierRedemption Date, payable after as well as before maturity and after as well as before default, with interest on amounts in default atthe same rate, compounded semi-annually. Interest for each interest period will be calculated on the basis of equal semi-annual paymentswhen calculating amounts due on any Interest Payment Date and the actual number of days elapsed during each such interest period and a365-day year when calculating accruals during any partial interest period. Interest hereon shall be payable by cheque mailed by prepaidordinary mail (or in the event of mail service interruption, by such other means as the Trustee and the Issuer determine to be appropriate)to the registered holder hereof or by electronic transfer of funds to the registered holder hereof, and subject to the provisions of theIndenture, the mailing of such cheque or the sending of such electronic transfer of funds shall, to the extent of the sum representedthereby (plus the amount of any tax withheld), satisfy and discharge all liability for interest on this Series 2 Note.

This Series 2 Note is one of the Notes of theIssuer issued or issuable in one or more series under the provisions of the Indenture. The maximum principal amount of Series 2 Notesauthorized for issue is unlimited. Reference is hereby expressly made to the Indenture for a description of the terms and conditions uponwhich the Series 2 Notes are or are to be issued and held and the rights and remedies of the holders of the Series 2 Notes and of theIssuer and of the Trustee, all to the same effect as if the provisions of the Indenture were herein set forth, and to all of which provisionsthe holder of this Series 2 Note by acceptance hereof assents.

The Series 2 Notes are issuable only in minimumdenominations of $2,000 and integral multiples $1,000 in excess thereof. Upon compliance with the provisions of the Indenture, Series2 Notes of any denomination may be exchanged for an equal aggregate principal amount of Series 2 Notes in any other authorized denominationor denominations.

The Series 2 Notes may be redeemed at any timeat the option of the Issuer prior to the Par Call Date in whole, or in part, on not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice inaccordance with Article 5 of the Indenture at a Redemption Price equal to the greater of (i) the Canada Yield Price, and (ii) par, togetherin each case with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. The Series 2 Notes may be redeemed at theoption of the Issuer at any time on or after the Par Call Date in whole, or in part, on not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ priornotice in accordance with Article 5 of the Indenture at a Redemption Price equal to par, together with accrued and unpaid interest, ifany, to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. Any redemption of the Series 2 Notes may, at the discretion of the Issuer, be subject toone or more conditions precedent (including, but not limited to, a financing, asset disposition or other transaction).

Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control TriggeringEvent, unless the Issuer has exercised its optional right to redeem all of the Series 2 Notes (to the extent applicable) or is requiredto redeem all of the Series 2 Notes, the Issuer will be required to make (or a third party may make) an offer to repurchase all or, atthe option of each holder of the Series 2 Notes, any part (equal to $2,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof) of eachsuch holder’s Series 2 Notes, at a purchase price payable in cash equal to 101% of the outstanding principal amount of the Series 2 Notesto be repurchased, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on such Notes to, but excluding, the date of purchase.

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The indebtedness evidenced by this Series 2 Note,and by all other Series 2 Notes now or hereafter certified and delivered under the Indenture, is a direct unsecured obligation of theIssuer, and ranks equal in right of payment with each other and with each other series of Notes issued under the Indenture (regardlessof their series or actual dates or terms of issue) and, subject to statutory preferred exceptions, with all other existing and futureIndebtedness of the Issuer that is not expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Series 2 Notes.

The indebtedness evidenced by this Series 2 Notewill be irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior unsecured basis, by existing and future Guarantors. Each Guarantee willbe an unsecured obligation of the relevant Guarantor and will rank equal in right of payment with all other existing and future Indebtednessof such Guarantor that is not expressly subordinated in right of payment to its Guarantee.

The principal hereof may become or be declareddue and payable before the stated maturity in the events, in the manner, with the effect and at the times provided in the Indenture.

Any payment of money to any holder of Series 2Notes shall be reduced by the amount of applicable withholding tax, if any. The Indenture contains provisions making binding upon allholders of Notes outstanding thereunder (or in certain circ*mstances specific series of Notes) resolutions passed at meetings of suchNoteholders held in accordance with such provisions and instruments signed by the Noteholders of a specified majority of Notes outstanding(or specific series), which resolutions or instruments may have the effect of amending the terms of these Series 2 Notes or the Indenture.

This Series 2 Note may only be transferred, uponcompliance with the conditions prescribed in the Indenture, on the registers to be kept at the Corporate Trust Office, or at such otherplace as shall be agreed in writing by the Issuer and the Trustee, or by such other Registrar or Registrars (if any) as the Issuer maydesignate. No transfer of this Series 2 Note shall be valid unless made on the register by the registered holder hereof or the executor,administrator or other legal representative of, or any attorney for, the registered holder, duly appointed by an instrument in form andexecution satisfactory to the Trustee or other Registrar, in each case acting reasonably, upon surrender to the Trustee or other Registrarof the this Series 2 Note and a duly executed form of transfer, and upon compliance with such reasonable requirements as the Trustee and/orother Registrar may prescribe. Thereupon a new Series 2 Note or Series 2 Notes in the same aggregate principal amount shall be issuedto the transferee in exchange hereof.

This Series 2 Note shall not become obligatoryfor any purpose until it shall have been certified by the Trustee under the Indenture.

Capitalized words or expressions used in thisSeries 2 Note shall, unless otherwise defined herein, have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Indenture.

If any of the provisions of this Series 2 Noteare inconsistent with the provisions of the Indenture, the provisions of the Indenture shall take precedence and shall govern.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has causedthis Series 2 Note to be signed by its authorized representatives as of the 21st day of June, 2024.

VEREN INC.
By:
Name: Kenneth Lamont
Title: Chief Financial Officer
By:
Name: Michael Politeski
Title: Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer

TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE

This Series 2 Note is one of the 5.503%Senior Unsecured Notes due June 21, 2034 (Series 2024-2) referred to in the Indenture within mentioned.

COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA, as Trustee
By:
Authorized Officer
By:
Authorized Officer

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(FORM OF REGISTRATION PANEL)

(No writing hereon except by Trustee or other registrar)

Date of Registration In Whose Name Registered Signature of Trustee or Registrar
CDS & CO.

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VEREN INC.

5.503% SENIOR UNSECURED NOTE DUE JUNE 21, 2034(SERIES 2)

Initial Principal Amount: $[●] CUSIP: 92340VAC1
ISIN: CA 92340VAC15

Authorization:

ADJUSTMENTS

Date Amount of Increase Amount of Decrease New Principal Amount Authorization

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