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PWRW&G LLP DRAFT 2/5/13
February 2013
Jeffrey Epstein
[Address]
Re: Estate Planning Service Letter
Dear Jeffrey:
You have been collaborating with the undersigned, Leon Black, regarding estate planning
matters in respect of Mr. Black's assets and estate (the "Estate Planning"). The purpose
of this letter agreement (this "Agreement") is to set forth the terms upon which you will
continue to provide and implement services in connection with the Estate Planning to and
for the benefit of Mr. Black.
1. Services to be Provided. You shall provide to Mr. Black services
deemed appropriate by you and Mr. Black in connection with the Estate Planning (the
"Services").
2. Fees. In consideration for providing the Services, Mr. Black shall
pay to you a total of twenty-three million five hundred thousand dollars ($23,500,000),
payable as follows: (i) fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) in February of the calendar
year 2013 on such day as Mr. Black shall determine in his sole discretion, and (ii) eight
million five hundred thousand dollars ($8,500,000) on such day occurring in fourth
quarter of the calendar year 2013 as Mr. Black shall determine in his sole discretion;
provided, however, that Mr. Black shall be obligated to make the payments described in
clauses (i) and (ii) only if after consulting with his legal and other advisors, Mr. Black, in
his sole discretion, is satisfied with the efficacy of the Estate Planning.
3. Confidentiality. You agree that any and all information obtained
in performing the Services will be held in strictest confidence and will not be used by you
or disclosed to any person, except in the course of performing the Services in furtherance
of the Estate Planning.
4. Indemnification. Mr. Black agrees to indemnify you and hold you
harmless against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages and third party expenses
arising out of or relating to the Services (except for any claim, liability, loss, damage or
expense arising out of or resulting from any action or failure to act by you that constitutes
fraud, bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct on your part). You hereby agree
to advise Mr. Black of any such liability or claim promptly after receipt of the notice
thereof, specifying the facts constituting the basis for such claim and the amount, to the
extent known, of the claim asserted; provided, however, that your right to
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indemnification hereunder shall not be limited by your failure to promptly advise Mr.
Black of any such liability or claim, except to the extent that Mr. Black is prejudiced by
such failure. Mr. Black may, at his option, assume and take over the control of the
defense and settlement of such liability or claim, at his sole cost and expense with
counsel of his choice; provided, that Mr. Black shall not be entitled to assume or control
the defense of a liability or claim if the interests of you and Mr. Black with respect to
such liability or claim are in conflict with one another and, as a result, one firm of
attorney could not represent your interests and his interests in connection with such
claim. If Mr. Black assumes the defense of such liability or claim, you may participate in
the settlement or defense thereof, at your sole expense through counsel chosen by you,
but Mr. Black shall control the defense and settlement thereof. You may not pay, settle
or compromise any liability or claim for which you may claim an indemnification right
hereunder without Mr. Black's prior written consent. You shall act in good faith in
responding to, defending against, settling or otherwise dealing with any such claim or
liability, and cooperate in any such defense and give Mr. Black reasonable access to all
information relevant thereto.
5. No Investment Advice. Mr. Black acknowledges and agrees that
in connection with the Services, you neither are acting in any way as an "investment
advisor", as such term is defined in and interpreted in accordance with the provisions of
the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, as amended, the regulations promulgated
thereunder, and the interpretive releases issued in connection therewith, nor holding
yourself out in any way whatsoever as being engaged in any business which directly or
indirectly provides advice, recommendations, publications, writings, reports or analyses
regarding any matter or thing which might cause you to be deemed an "investment
advisor" as such term is so defined. Mr. Black further acknowledges and agrees that no
part of the Services constitutes any advice, recommendations, publications, or writings
whatsoever regarding: (a) the value of securities or the advisability of investing in,
purchasing, or selling securities, (b) the relative advantages or disadvantages of investing
in securities in general as compared to other investments; (c) any other matters relating to
any specific securities or securities in general; (d) the selection of investment managers,
or investment funds or entities; or (e) the allocation of certain percentages of assets to
specific classes of securities, investment funds, or investment managers; or (f) any other
activities matters similar to those set forth in clauses (a) through (e) above.
6. Miscellaneous. This Agreement and any disputes hereunder shall
be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New
York, other than principles of law that would apply the law of another jurisdiction. Any
dispute arising out of or relating in any way to this Agreement shall be submitted to a
confidential arbitration in New York, New York, administered by Judicial Arbitration &
Mediation Services ("JAMS") or its successor, in accordance with JAMS rules and
procedures then in effect. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties
with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior understandings,
agreements or representations by or between the parties hereto or their affiliates, written
or oral, with respect to such subject matter. This Agreement may not be amended,
waived, modified or supplemented other than in writing by both parties hereto. This
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Agreement (including the rights and obligations hereunder) shall not be assignable by
either party except with the prior written consent of such other party hereto.
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If you are in agreement with the foregoing, please sign, date and return one copy of this
Letter Agreement.
Very Truly Yours,
Leon Black
Agreed to and Accepted this
day of February 2013 :
Jeffrey Epstein
[Signature Page to Estate Planning Service Letter Agreement]
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