10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2021

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                       to                      

Commission File Number: 001-11590 

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	51-0064146
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

909 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware 19904

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

(302) 734-6799

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock - par value per share $0.4867	CPK	New York Stock Exchange, Inc.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐
		Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

Common Stock, par value $0.4867 — 17,604,196 shares outstanding as of November 1, 2021.

Table of Contents

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION		1
ITEM 1.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	1
ITEM 2.	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	32
ITEM 3.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	59
ITEM 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	60
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION		61
ITEM 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	61
ITEM 1A.	RISK FACTORS	61
ITEM 2.	UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	61
ITEM 3.	DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES	62
ITEM 5.	OTHER INFORMATION	62
ITEM 6.	EXHIBITS	63
SIGNATURES		64

GLOSSARY OF DEFINITIONS

Aspire Energy: Aspire Energy of Ohio, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities

Aspire Energy Express: Aspire Energy Express, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities

ASU: Accounting Standards Update issued by the FASB

ATM: At-the-market

CDC: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDD: Cooling Degree-Day

CFG: Central Florida Gas Company

Chesapeake or Chesapeake Utilities: Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, its divisions and subsidiaries, as appropriate in the context of the disclosure

CHP: Combined Heat and Power Plant

Company: Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, its divisions and subsidiaries, as appropriate in the context of the disclosure

COVID-19: An infectious disease caused by a recently discovered coronavirus

CNG: Compressed natural gas

Degree-day: A degree-day is the measure of the variation in the weather based on the extent to which the average daily temperature (from 10:00 am to 10:00 am) falls above (CDD) or below (HDD) 65 degrees Fahrenheit

Delmarva Peninsula: A peninsula on the east coast of the U.S. occupied by Delaware and portions of Maryland and Virginia

DRIP: Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan

Dt(s): Dekatherm(s), which is a natural gas unit of measurement that includes a standard measure for heating value

Dts/d: Dekatherms per day

Eastern Shore: Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities

Eight Flags: Eight Flags Energy, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities

Elkton Gas: Elkton Gas Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities

Escambia Meter Station: A natural gas metering station owned by Peninsula Pipeline Company located in Escambia County,

Florida

ESG: Environmental, Social and Governance

FASB: Financial Accounting Standards Board

FERC: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

FGT: Florida Gas Transmission Company

Florida OPC: The Office of Public Counsel, an agency established by the Florida legislature who advocates on behalf of Florida's utility consumers prior to actions or rule changes

FPU: Florida Public Utilities Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities

GAAP: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

GRIP: Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program

Gross Margin: a non-GAAP measure defined as operating revenues less the cost of sales. The Company's cost of sales includes purchased fuel cost for natural gas, electricity and propane and the cost of labor spent on direct revenue-producing activities and excludes depreciation, amortization and accretion

Gulfstream: Gulfstream Natural Gas System, LLC, an unaffiliated pipeline network that supplies natural gas to FPU

HDD: Heating Degree-Day

LNG: Liquefied Natural Gas

Marlin Gas Services: Marlin Gas Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities

MetLife: MetLife Investment Advisors, an institutional debt investment management firm, with which we have previously issued Senior Notes and which is a party to the current MetLife Shelf Agreement, as amended

MGP: Manufactured gas plant, which is a site where coal was previously used to manufacture gaseous fuel for industrial, commercial and residential use

NYL: New York Life Investors LLC, an institutional debt investment management firm, with which Chesapeake Utilities entered into a Shelf Agreement and issued Shelf Notes

Peninsula Pipeline: Peninsula Pipeline Company, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities

PESCO: Peninsula Energy Services Company, Inc., an inactive wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities

Prudential: Prudential Investment Management Inc., an institutional investment management firm, with which Chesapeake Utilities entered into a previous Shelf Agreement and issued Shelf Notes

PSC: Public Service Commission, which is the state agency that regulates utility rates and/or services in certain of our jurisdictions

Revolver: Our $400.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility with certain lenders

RNG: Renewable natural gas

Sandpiper Energy: Sandpiper Energy, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities

SEC: Securities and Exchange Commission

Senior Notes: Our unsecured long-term debt issued primarily to insurance companies on various dates

Sharp: Sharp Energy, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities

Shelf Agreement: An agreement entered into by Chesapeake Utilities and a counterparty pursuant to which Chesapeake Utilities may request that the counterparty purchase our unsecured senior debt with a fixed interest rate and a maturity date not to exceed 20 years from the date of issuance

Shelf Notes: Unsecured senior promissory notes issuable under the Shelf Agreement executed with various counterparties

SICP: 2013 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan

TCJA: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted on December 22, 2017

TETLP: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, an interstate pipeline interconnected with Eastern Shore's pipeline

Uncollateralized Senior Notes: Our unsecured long-term debt issued primarily to insurance companies on various dates

U.S.: The United States of America

Western Natural Gas: Western Natural Gas Company

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands, except shares and per share data)
Operating Revenues
Regulated Energy	$	80,396	$	82,762	$	282,503	$	259,235
Unregulated Energy and other	26,939		18,657		127,101		91,925
Total Operating Revenues	107,335		101,419		409,604		351,160
Operating Expenses
Regulated Energy cost of sales	15,294		16,271		72,785		67,490
Unregulated Energy and other cost of sales	12,072		5,640		55,578		30,250
Operations	34,075		34,959		109,886		105,516
Maintenance	4,267		3,717		12,568		11,695
Gain from settlement	—		—		—		(130)
Depreciation and amortization	15,798		18,293		46,460		42,793
Other taxes	5,716		5,133		18,039		16,028
Total Operating Expenses	87,222		84,013		315,316		273,642
Operating Income	20,113		17,406		94,288		77,518
Other income (expense), net	339		(40)		2,180		2,997
Interest charges	4,975		4,584		15,134		15,452
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	15,477		12,782		81,334		65,063
Income Taxes on Continuing Operations	2,993		3,502		20,563		16,082
Income from Continuing Operations	12,484		9,280		60,771		48,981
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax	(9)		(19)		(17)		165
Net Income	$	12,475	$	9,261	$	60,754	$	49,146
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic	17,582,115		16,533,748		17,538,461		16,466,106
Diluted	17,659,643		16,592,842		17,610,158		16,523,200
Basic Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Earnings from Continuing Operations	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	3.46	$	2.97
Earnings from Discontinued Operations	—		—		—		0.01
Basic Earnings Per Share of Common Stock	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	3.46	$	2.98
Diluted Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Earnings from Continuing Operations	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	3.45	$	2.96
Earnings from Discontinued Operations	—		—		—		0.01
Diluted Earnings Per Share of Common Stock	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	3.45	$	2.97

    

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands)
Net Income	$	12,475	$	9,261	$	60,754	$	49,146
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax:
Employee Benefits, net of tax:
Amortization of prior service cost, net of tax of $(5), $(5), $(15) and $(15), respectively	(14)		(14)		(42)		(42)
Net gain, net of tax of $28, $28, $83 and $83, respectively	78		80		234		240
Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax:
Unrealized gain on commodity contract cash flow hedges, net of tax of $688, $282, $1,945 and $935, respectively	1,803		740		5,094		2,450
Unrealized gain/(loss) on interest rate swap cash flow hedges, net of tax of $5, $10, $6 and $(4), respectively	14		27		18		(10)
Total Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax	1,881		833		5,304		2,638
Comprehensive Income	$	14,356	$	10,094	$	66,058	$	51,784

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

Assets	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
(in thousands, except shares and per share data)
Property, Plant and Equipment
Regulated Energy	$	1,688,938	$	1,577,576
Unregulated Energy	324,083		300,647
Other businesses and eliminations	35,183		30,769
Total property, plant and equipment	2,048,204		1,908,992
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(405,263)		(368,743)
Plus: Construction work in progress	56,773		60,929
Net property, plant and equipment	1,699,714		1,601,178
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	5,886		3,499
Trade and other receivables	47,570		61,675
Less: Allowance for credit losses	(2,980)		(4,785)
Trade and other receivables, net	44,590		56,890
Accrued revenue	11,318		21,527
Propane inventory, at average cost	6,917		5,906
Other inventory, at average cost	6,716		5,539
Regulatory assets	12,021		10,786
Storage gas prepayments	4,663		2,455
Income taxes receivable	12,702		12,885
Prepaid expenses	15,555		13,239
Derivative assets, at fair value	12,185		3,269
Other current assets	440		436
Total current assets	132,993		136,431
Deferred Charges and Other Assets
Goodwill	38,803		38,731
Other intangible assets, net	7,298		8,292
Investments, at fair value	11,490		10,776
Operating lease right-of-use assets	9,602		11,194
Regulatory assets	107,872		113,806
Receivables and other deferred charges	14,056		12,079
Total deferred charges and other assets	189,121		194,878
Total Assets	$	2,021,828	$	1,932,487

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

Capitalization and Liabilities	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
(in thousands, except shares and per share data)
Capitalization
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (authorized 2,000,000 shares), no shares issued and outstanding	$	—	$	—
Common stock, par value $0.4867 per share (authorized 50,000,000 shares)	8,560		8,499
Additional paid-in capital	361,066		348,482
Retained earnings	378,897		342,969
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	2,439		(2,865)
Deferred compensation obligation	7,186		5,679
Treasury stock	(7,186)		(5,679)
Total stockholders’ equity	750,962		697,085
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	505,459		508,499
Total capitalization	1,256,421		1,205,584
Current Liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	16,206		13,600
Short-term borrowing	192,026		175,644
Accounts payable	53,026		60,253
Customer deposits and refunds	35,782		33,302
Accrued interest	4,783		2,905
Dividends payable	8,442		7,683
Accrued compensation	13,497		13,994
Regulatory liabilities	5,357		6,284
Derivative liabilities, at fair value	1,969		127
Other accrued liabilities	23,454		15,240
Total current liabilities	354,542		329,032
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities
Deferred income taxes	225,448		205,388
Regulatory liabilities	143,164		142,736
Environmental liabilities	3,709		4,299
Other pension and benefit costs	28,113		30,673
Operating lease - liabilities	8,380		9,872
Deferred investment tax credits and other liabilities	2,051		4,903
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	410,865		397,871
Environmental and other commitments and contingencies (Notes 6 and 7)
Total Capitalization and Liabilities	$	2,021,828	$	1,932,487

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2021		2020
(in thousands)
Operating Activities
Net income	$	60,754	$	49,146
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	46,460		42,793
Depreciation and accretion included in other costs	7,668		7,062
Deferred income taxes	18,059		22,184
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	—		(200)
Realized gain on commodity contracts and sale of assets	(6,255)		(4,876)
Unrealized (gain) loss on investments/commodity contracts	(949)		(432)
Employee benefits and compensation	(519)		32
Share-based compensation	4,620		3,654
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and accrued revenue	22,439		10,255
Propane inventory, storage gas and other inventory	(4,396)		2,824
Regulatory assets/liabilities, net	(6,562)		(2,284)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(6,813)		1,135
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	18,325		(924)
Income taxes (payable) receivable	183		(6,809)
Customer deposits and refunds	2,480		1,572
Accrued compensation	(740)		(5,506)
Other assets and liabilities, net	(1,970)		(3,746)
Net cash provided by operating activities	152,784		115,880
Investing Activities
Property, plant and equipment expenditures	(148,213)		(123,421)
Proceeds from sale of assets	727		4,320
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—		(15,629)
Proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations	—		200
Environmental expenditures	(590)		(2,021)
Net cash used in investing activities	(148,076)		(136,551)
Financing Activities
Common stock dividends	(23,287)		(20,044)
Issuance of stock under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan, net of offering fees	7,069		19,731
Tax withholding payments related to net settled stock compensation	(1,478)		(977)
Change in cash overdrafts due to outstanding checks	(508)		(2,310)
Net advances (repayments) under line of credit agreements	16,392		(29,385)
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of offering fees	9,590		89,827
Repayment of long-term debt	(10,099)		(40,100)
Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities	(2,321)		16,742
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	2,387		(3,929)
Cash and Cash Equivalents—Beginning of Period	3,499		6,985
Cash and Cash Equivalents—End of Period	$	5,886	$	3,056

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

	Common Stock (1)
(in thousands, except shares and per share data)	Number of Shares(2)	Par Value		Additional Paid-In Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated  Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)		Deferred Compensation		Treasury Stock		Total
Balance at June 30, 2020	16,463,808	$	8,013	$	263,272	$	326,454	$	(4,462)	$	5,659	$	(5,659)	$	593,277
Net income	—	—		—		9,261		—		—		—		9,261
Other comprehensive gain	—	—		—		—		833		—		—		833
Dividend declared ($0.440 per share)	—	—		—		(7,358)		—		—		—		(7,358)
Dividend reinvestment plan	232,684	113		19,420		—		—		—		—		19,533
Share-based compensation and tax benefit (3)(4)	—	—		1,144		—		—		—		—		1,144
Treasury stock activities	—	—		—		—		—		(25)		25		—
Balance at September 30, 2020	16,696,492	$	8,126	$	283,836	$	328,357	$	(3,629)	$	5,634	$	(5,634)	$	616,690
Balance at December 31, 2019	16,403,776	$	7,984	$	259,253	$	300,607	$	(6,267)	$	4,543	$	(4,543)	$	561,577
Net income	—	—		—		49,146		—		—		—		49,146
Other comprehensive income	—	—		—		—		2,638		—		—		2,638
Dividend declared ($1.285 per share)	—	—		—		(21,366)		—		—		—		(21,366)
Dividend reinvestment plan	258,260	126		21,693		—		—		—		—		21,819
Share-based compensation and tax benefit (3) (4)	34,456	16		2,890		—		—		—		—		2,906
Treasury stock activities	—	—		—		—		—		1,091		(1,091)		—
Cumulative effect of the adoption of ASU 2016-13	—	—		—		(30)		—		—		—		(30)
Balance at September 30, 2020	16,696,492	$	8,126	$	283,836	$	328,357	$	(3,629)	$	5,634	$	(5,634)	$	616,690
Balance at June 30, 2021	17,567,928	$	8,550	$	357,520	$	374,936	$	558	$	7,203	$	(7,203)	$	741,564
Net income	—	—		—		12,475		—		—		—		12,475
Other comprehensive income	—	—		—		—		1,881		—		—		1,881
Dividend declared ($0.480 per share)	—	—		—		(8,514)		—		—		—		(8,514)
Dividend reinvestment plan	19,906	10		2,441		—		—		—		—		2,451
Share-based compensation and tax benefit (3) (4)	—	—		1,105		—		—		—		—		1,105
Treasury stock activities	—	—		—		—		—		(17)		17		—
Balance at September 30, 2021	17,587,834	$	8,560	$	361,066	$	378,897	$	2,439	$	7,186	$	(7,186)	$	750,962
Balance at December 31, 2020	17,461,841	$	8,499	$	348,482	$	342,969	$	(2,865)	$	5,679	$	(5,679)	$	697,085
Net income	—	—		—		60,754		—		—		—		60,754
Other comprehensive income	—	—		—		—		5,304		—		—		5,304
Dividend declared ($1.400 per share)	—	—		—		(24,826)		—		—		—		(24,826)
Dividend reinvestment plan	80,022	39		9,247		—		—		—		—		9,286
Share-based compensation and tax benefit (3) (4)	45,971	22		3,337		—		—		—		—		3,359
Treasury stock activities	—	—		—		—		—		1,507		(1,507)		—
Balance at September 30, 2021	17,587,834	$	8,560	$	361,066	$	378,897	$	2,439	$	7,186	$	(7,186)	$	750,962

(1)2,000,000 shares of preferred stock at $0.01 par value have been authorized. No shares have been issued or are outstanding; accordingly, no information has been included in the statements of stockholders’ equity.

(2)Includes 114,016, 105,087, 104,119, and 95,329 shares at September 30, 2021, December 31, 2020, September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, held in a Rabbi Trust related to our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan.

(3)Includes amounts for shares issued for directors’ compensation.

(4)The shares issued under the SICP are net of shares withheld for employee taxes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we withheld 14,020 and 10,319 shares, respectively, for employee taxes.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1.    Summary of Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

References in this document to the “Company,” “Chesapeake Utilities,” “we,” “us” and “our” are intended to mean Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, its divisions and/or its subsidiaries, as appropriate in the context of the disclosure.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC and GAAP. In accordance with these rules and regulations, certain information and disclosures normally required for audited financial statements have been condensed or omitted. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, included in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. In the opinion of management, these financial statements reflect all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the interim periods presented.

Where necessary to improve comparability, prior period amounts have been changed to conform to current period presentation.

Due to the seasonality of our business, results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire fiscal year. Revenue and earnings are typically greater during the first and fourth quarters, when consumption of energy is highest due to colder temperatures.

Effects of COVID-19

In March 2020, the CDC declared a national emergency due to the rapidly growing outbreak of COVID-19. In response to this declaration and the rapid spread of COVID-19 within the United States, federal, state and local governments throughout the country imposed varying degrees of restrictions on social and commercial activity to promote social distancing in an effort to slow the spread of the illness. These restrictions significantly impacted economic conditions in the United States in 2020 and continued into 2021. Chesapeake Utilities is considered an “essential business,” which has allowed us to continue operational activities and construction projects while adhering to the social distancing restrictions that were in place. At this time, restrictions continue to be lifted as vaccines have become widely available in the United States. For example, the state of emergency in Florida was terminated in May 2021 followed by Delaware and Maryland in July 2021, resulting in reduced restrictions. The expiration of the states of emergency in our service territories has concluded our ability to defer incremental pandemic related costs for consideration through the applicable regulatory process. Despite these positive state orders and in light of the continued emergence and growing prevalence of the new variants of COVID-19, we continue to operate under our pandemic response plan, monitor developments affecting employees, customers, suppliers, and stockholders and take all precautions warranted to operate safely and to comply with the CDC, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in order to protect our employees, customers and the communities we serve. Refer to Note 5, Rates and Other Regulatory Activities, for further information on the regulated assets established as a result of the incremental expenses incurred associated with COVID-19.

FASB Statements and Other Authoritative Pronouncements

There are no new accounting pronouncements issued that are applicable to us.

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2.    Calculation of Earnings Per Share

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands, except shares and per share data)
Calculation of Basic Earnings Per Share:
Income from Continuing Operations	$	12,484	$	9,280	$	60,771	$	48,981
Income/(Loss) from Discontinued Operations	(9)		(19)		(17)		165
Net Income	$	12,475	$	9,261	$	60,754	$	49,146
Weighted average shares outstanding	17,582,115		16,533,748		17,538,461		16,466,106
Basic Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	3.46	$	2.97
Basic Earnings Per Share from Discontinued Operations	—		—		—		0.01
Basic Earnings Per Share	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	3.46	$	2.98
Calculation of Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Reconciliation of Denominator:
Weighted shares outstanding—Basic	17,582,115		16,533,748		17,538,461		16,466,106
Effect of dilutive securities—Share-based compensation	77,528		59,094		71,697		57,094
Adjusted denominator—Diluted	17,659,643		16,592,842		17,610,158		16,523,200
Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	3.45	$	2.96
Diluted Earnings Per Share from Discontinued Operations	—		—		—		0.01
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	3.45	$	2.97

3.     Acquisitions

Acquisition of Western Natural Gas

In October 2020, Sharp acquired certain propane operating assets of Western Natural Gas, which provides propane distribution service throughout Jacksonville, Florida and the surrounding communities, for approximately $6.7 million, net of cash acquired. Additionally, the purchase price included $0.3 million of working capital. We recorded contingent consideration of $0.3 million related to the seller's adherence to various provisions contained in the purchase agreement through the first anniversary of the transaction closing. We accounted for this acquisition as a business combination within our Unregulated Energy segment beginning in the fourth quarter of 2020. There are multiple strategic benefits to this acquisition including: (i) expansion of our propane territory serviced in Florida and (ii) establishment of a customer base with additional opportunities for future growth.

In connection with this acquisition, we recorded $3.5 million in property plant and equipment, $1.4 million in intangible assets associated with customer relationships and non-compete agreements and $1.8 million in goodwill, all of which is deductible for income tax purposes. The amounts recorded in conjunction with the acquisition are preliminary, and subject to adjustment based on contractual provisions. The purchase price allocation will be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2021. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, Western Natural Gas generated operating revenue and income of $0.5 million and $0.1 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, Western Natural Gas generated operating revenue and income of $1.9 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

Acquisition of Elkton Gas

In July 2020, we closed on the acquisition of Elkton Gas, which provides natural gas distribution service to approximately 7,000 residential and commercial customers within a franchised area of Cecil County, Maryland for approximately, $15.6 million, net of cash acquired. Additionally, the purchase price included $0.6 million of working capital. Elkton Gas’ territory is contiguous to our franchised service territory in Cecil County, Maryland.

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In connection with this acquisition,     we recorded $15.9 million in property, plant and equipment, $0.6 million in accounts receivable, $2.6 million in other liabilities, $2.6 million in regulatory liabilities and $4.3 million in goodwill, all of which is deductible for income tax purposes. All of the assets and liabilities are recorded in the Regulated Energy segment. Upon reaching the end of the acquisition measurement period, we recognized offsetting adjustments to the acquisition date fair values of several of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. These adjustments did not result in a change to our previously recognized amount of goodwill. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, Elkton Gas generated operating revenue and loss of $0.9 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, Elkton Gas generated operating revenue and income of $4.7 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

4.     Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue when our performance obligations under contracts with customers have been satisfied, which generally occurs when our businesses have delivered or transported natural gas, electricity or propane to customers. We exclude sales taxes and other similar taxes from the transaction price. Typically, our customers pay for the goods and/or services we provide in the month following the satisfaction of our performance obligation. The following table displays our revenue from continuing operations by major source based on product and service type for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Three months ended September 30, 2021								Three months ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands)	Regulated Energy		Unregulated Energy		Other and Eliminations		Total		Regulated Energy		Unregulated Energy		Other and Eliminations		Total
Energy distribution
Delaware natural gas division	$	7,849	$	—	$	—	$	7,849	$	7,243	$	—	$	—	$	7,243
Florida natural gas division	8,015		—		—		8,015		7,309		—		—		7,309
FPU electric distribution	23,121		—		—		23,121		29,051		—		—		29,051
FPU natural gas distribution	22,012		—		—		22,012		19,935		—		—		19,935
Maryland natural gas division	2,432		—		—		2,432		2,824		—		—		2,824
Sandpiper natural gas/propane operations	3,553		—		—		3,553		3,290		—		—		3,290
Elkton Gas	915		—		—		915		623		—		—		623
Total energy distribution	67,897		—		—		67,897		70,275		—		—		70,275
Energy transmission
Aspire Energy	—		5,255		—		5,255		—		3,449		—		3,449
Aspire Energy Express	47		—		—		47		—		—		—		—
Eastern Shore	18,558		—		—		18,558		18,389		—		—		18,389
Peninsula Pipeline	6,776		—		—		6,776		6,433		—		—		6,433
Total energy transmission	25,381		5,255		—		30,636		24,822		3,449		—		28,271
Energy generation
Eight Flags	—		4,583		—		4,583		—		3,882		—		3,882
Propane operations
Propane delivery operations	—		20,680		—		20,680		—		13,710		—		13,710
Energy delivery services
Marlin Gas Services	—		1,678		—		1,678		—		1,708		—		1,708
Other and eliminations
Eliminations	(12,882)		(87)		(5,302)		(18,271)		(12,335)		(35)		(4,188)		(16,558)
Other	—		—		132		132		—		—		131		131
Total other and eliminations	(12,882)		(87)		(5,170)		(18,139)		(12,335)		(35)		(4,057)		(16,427)
Total operating revenues (1)	$	80,396	$	32,109	$	(5,170)	$	107,335	$	82,762	$	22,714	$	(4,057)	$	101,419

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(1) Total operating revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2021, include other revenue (revenues from sources other than contracts with customers) of $0.1 million for both Regulated and Unregulated Energy segments, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.05 million for our Regulated and Unregulated Energy segments, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The sources of other revenues include revenue from alternative revenue programs related to revenue normalization for the Maryland division and Sandpiper Energy and late fees.

The following table displays our revenue from continuing operations by major source based on product and service type for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Nine months ended September 30, 2021								Nine months ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands)	Regulated Energy		Unregulated Energy		Other and Eliminations		Total		Regulated Energy		Unregulated Energy		Other and Eliminations		Total
Energy distribution
Delaware natural gas division	$	51,188	$	—	$	—	$	51,188	$	45,568	$	—	$	—	$	45,568
Florida natural gas division	25,417		—		—		25,417		23,018		—		—		23,018
FPU electric distribution	60,569		—		—		60,569		58,972		—		—		58,972
FPU natural gas distribution	72,032		—		—		72,032		64,877		—		—		64,877
Maryland natural gas division	16,122		—		—		16,122		15,941		—		—		15,941
Sandpiper natural gas/propane operations	15,438		—		—		15,438		12,440		—		—		12,440
Elkton Gas	4,745		—		—		4,745		623		—		—		623
Total energy distribution	245,511		—		—		245,511		221,439		—		—		221,439
Energy transmission
Aspire Energy	—		23,738		—		23,738		—		17,784		—		17,784
Aspire Energy Express	140		—		—		140		—		—		—		—
Eastern Shore	57,147		—		—		57,147		55,944		—		—		55,944
Peninsula Pipeline	19,853		—		—		19,853		16,618		—		—		16,618
Total energy transmission	77,140		23,738		—		100,878		72,562		17,784		—		90,346
Energy generation
Eight Flags	—		13,086		—		13,086		—		11,898		—		11,898
Propane operations
Propane delivery operations	—		99,041		—		99,041		—		69,593		—		69,593
Energy delivery services
Marlin Gas Services	—		6,019		—		6,019		—		5,266		—		5,266
Other and eliminations
Eliminations	(40,148)		(242)		(14,937)		(55,327)		(34,766)		(75)		(12,937)		(47,778)
Other			—		396		396		—		—		396		396
Total other and eliminations	(40,148)		(242)		(14,541)		(54,931)		(34,766)		(75)		(12,541)		(47,382)
Total operating revenues (1)	$	282,503	$	141,642	$	(14,541)	$	409,604	$	259,235	$	104,466	$	(12,541)	$	351,160

(1) Total operating revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, include other revenue (revenues from sources other than contracts with customers) of $(0.1) million and $0.3 million for our Regulated and Unregulated Energy segments, respectively, and $1.0 million and $0.2 million for our Regulated and Unregulated Energy segments, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The sources of other revenues include revenue from alternative revenue programs related to revenue normalization for the Maryland division and Sandpiper Energy and late fees.

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Contract balances

The timing of revenue recognition, customer billings and cash collections results in trade receivables, unbilled receivables (contract assets), and customer advances (contract liabilities) in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The balances of our trade receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were as follows:

	Trade Receivables		Contract Assets (Current)		Contract Assets (Non-current)		Contract Liabilities (Current)
(in thousands)
Balance at 12/31/2020	$	55,600	$	18	$	4,816	$	644
Balance at 9/30/2021	40,683		18		5,011		874
Increase (decrease)	$	(14,917)	$	—	$	195	$	230

Our trade receivables are included in trade and other receivables in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Our current contract assets are included in other current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Our non-current contract assets are included in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet and primarily relate to operations and maintenance costs incurred by Eight Flags that have not yet been recovered through rates for the sale of electricity to our electric distribution operation pursuant to a long-term service agreement.

At times, we receive advances or deposits from our customers before we satisfy our performance obligation, resulting in contract liabilities. Contract liabilities are included in other accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and relate to non-refundable prepaid fixed fees for our Mid-Atlantic propane delivery operation's retail offerings. Our performance obligation is satisfied over the term of the respective retail-offering plan on a ratable basis. For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we recognized revenue of $0.2 million. For each of the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we recognized revenue of $0.8 million, respectively.

Remaining performance obligations

Our businesses have long-term fixed fee contracts with customers in which revenues are recognized when performance obligations are satisfied over the contract term. Revenue for these businesses for the remaining performance obligations, at September 30, 2021, are expected to be recognized as follows:

(in thousands)	2021		2022		2023		2024		2025		2026		2027 and thereafter
Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline	$	9,471	$	32,796	$	25,205	$	22,975	$	22,102	$	21,023	$	179,728
Natural gas distribution operations	1,752		6,620		6,044		5,811		5,271		5,064		33,448
FPU electric distribution	163		652		652		652		275		275		550
Total revenue contracts with remaining performance obligations	$	11,386	$	40,068	$	31,901	$	29,438	$	27,648	$	26,362	$	213,726

5.     Rates and Other Regulatory Activities

Our natural gas and electric distribution operations in Delaware, Maryland and Florida are subject to regulation by their respective PSC; Eastern Shore, our natural gas transmission subsidiary, is subject to regulation by the FERC; and Peninsula Pipeline and Aspire Energy Express, our intrastate pipeline subsidiaries, are subject to regulation (excluding cost of service) by the Florida PSC and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, respectively.

Delaware

See the discussion below under COVID-19 impact.

Maryland

Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement (“STRIDE”) plan: In March 2021, Elkton Gas filed a strategic infrastructure development and enhancement plan with the Maryland PSC. The STRIDE plan accelerates

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Elkton Gas' Aldyl-A pipeline replacement program as costs of the plan are recovered through a fixed charge rider which is effective for five years. Under Elkton Gas’ STRIDE plan, the Aldyl-A pipelines will be fully replaced by 2023. In July 2021, Elkton Gas reached a settlement with the Maryland PSC Staff and the Maryland Office of Public Counsel that approved Elkton Gas’ STRIDE plan. The STRIDE plan allows for recovery of the associated revenue requirement through a monthly surcharge, which was implemented effective September 4, 2021.

Florida

Hurricane Michael: In late 2019, the Florida PSC approved an interim rate increase for FPU electric division's limited proceeding, subject to refund, effective January 1, 2020, associated with the restoration effort following Hurricane Michael. We fully reserved these interim rates, pending a final resolution and settlement. In September 2020, the Florida PSC approved a settlement agreement between FPU and the Florida OPC regarding final cost recovery and rates associated with Hurricane Michael. The settlement agreement allowed us to: (a) refund the over-collection of interim rates through the fuel clause; (b) record regulatory assets for storm costs in the amount of $45.8 million including interest which will be amortized over six years; (c) recover these storm costs through a surcharge for a total of $7.7 million annually; and (d) collect an annual increase in revenue of $3.3 million to recover capital costs associated with new plant and a regulatory asset for cost of removal and undepreciated plant. The new base rates and storm surcharge were effective on November 1, 2020.

Electric Depreciation Study: In September 2019, FPU filed a petition, with the Florida PSC, for approval of its consolidated electric depreciation rates. The petition was joined to the Hurricane Michael docket, and was approved at the Florida PSC Agenda in September 2020. The approved rates were retroactively applied effective January 1, 2020.

West Palm Beach Expansion Project: In August 2019, the Florida PSC approved Peninsula Pipeline’s Transportation Service Agreement with FPU. Peninsula Pipeline is constructing several new interconnection points and pipeline expansions in Palm Beach County, Florida, which will enable FPU to serve an industrial research park and several new residential developments. Peninsula Pipeline will provide transportation service to FPU, increasing reliability and system pressure as well as introducing diversity in the fuel source for natural gas to serve the increased demand in these areas. Interim services began in the fourth quarter of 2019 and we expect to complete the remainder of the project in phases through the fourth quarter of 2021.

Winter Haven Expansion Project: In May 2021, Peninsula Pipeline filed a petition with the Florida PSC for approval of its Transportation Service Agreement with CFG for an incremental 6,800 Dts/d of firm service in the Winter Haven, Florida area. As part of this agreement, Peninsula Pipeline will construct a new interconnect with FGT and a new regulator station for CFG. CFG will use the additional firm service to support new incremental load due to growth, including providing service to a new can manufacturing facility, as well as provide reliability and operational benefits to CFG’s existing distribution system in the area. In connection with Peninsula Pipeline’s new regulator station, CFG is also extending its distribution system to connect to the new station. The Transportation Service Agreement was approved by the Florida PSC in September 2021.

Escambia Meter Station: In June 2021, Peninsula Pipeline purchased the Escambia Meter Station from Florida Power & Light Company and entered into a Transportation Service Agreement with Gulf Power Company for up to 530,000 Dts/d of firm service from an interconnect with FGT to Florida Power & Light Company’s Crist Lateral pipeline, which provides gas supply to their natural gas fired power plant in Pensacola, Florida.

Beachside Pipeline Extension: In June 2021, Peninsula Pipeline and Florida City Gas entered into a Transportation Service Agreement for an incremental 10,176 Dts/d of firm service in Indian River County, Florida, to support Florida City Gas’ growth along the Indian River's barrier island. As part of this agreement, Peninsula Pipeline will construct 11.3 miles of pipeline from its existing pipeline in the Sebastian, Florida area, which will travel east under the Intercoastal Waterway ("ICW") and southward on the barrier island. As required by Peninsula Pipeline’s tariff and Florida Statutes, Peninsula Pipeline filed the required company and customer affidavits with the Florida PSC in June 2021. Construction commenced in June 2021 and the expected in-service date is December 2022.

Eastern Shore

Del-Mar Energy Pathway Project: In December 2019, the FERC issued an order approving the construction of the Del-Mar Energy Pathway project. The order approved the construction and operation of new facilities that will provide an additional 14,300 Dts/d of firm service to four customers. This includes six miles of pipeline looping in Delaware; 13 miles of new mainline extension in Sussex County, Delaware and Wicomico and Somerset Counties in Maryland; and new pressure control and delivery stations in these counties. The benefits of this project include: (i) additional natural gas transmission pipeline infrastructure in eastern Sussex County, Delaware, and (ii) extension of Eastern

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Shore’s pipeline system, for the first time, into Somerset County, Maryland. The project is now fully in service as the construction of the Somerset County, Maryland expansion was completed in the third quarter of 2021.

Capital Cost Surcharge: In June 2021, Eastern Shore submitted a filing with the FERC regarding a capital cost surcharge to recover capital costs associated with two mandated highway relocate projects that required the replacement of existing Eastern Shore facilities. The capital cost surcharge is an approved item in the settlement of Eastern Shore’s last rate case. In conjunction with the filing of this surcharge, pursuant to the settlement agreement, a cumulative adjustment to the existing surcharge to reflect additional depreciation was included in this filing. The FERC issued an order approving the surcharge as filed on July 7, 2021. The combined revised surcharge became effective July 15, 2021.

COVID-19 Impact

In March 2020, the CDC declared a national emergency due to the rapidly growing outbreak of COVID-19. In response to this declaration and the rapid spread of COVID-19 within the United States, federal, state and local governments throughout the country imposed varying degrees of restrictions on social and commercial activity to promote social distancing in an effort to slow the spread of the illness. These restrictions significantly impacted economic conditions in the United States in 2020 and have continued through the third quarter of 2021. Chesapeake Utilities is considered an “essential business,” which has allowed us to continue operational activities and construction projects with appropriate safety precautions and personal protective equipment, while being mindful of the social distancing restrictions that were in place.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions, we experienced reduced consumption of energy largely in the commercial and industrial sectors, higher bad debt expenses and incremental expenses associated with COVID-19, including expenditures associated with personal protective equipment and premium pay for field personnel. The additional operating expenses we incurred support the ongoing delivery of our essential services during these unprecedented times.

At this time, restrictions are gradually being lifted as vaccines are widely available in the United States. The state of emergency in Florida was terminated in May followed by Delaware and Maryland in July. Despite these positive state orders and in light of the prevalence of new variants of COVID-19, we continue to operate under our pandemic response plan, monitor developments affecting employees, customers, suppliers, stockholders and take all precautions warranted to operate safely and to comply with the CDC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, with a goal of minimizing further exposure for our employees, customers and the communities.

In April 2020, the Maryland PSC issued an order that authorized utilities to establish a regulatory asset to record prudently incurred incremental costs related to COVID-19, beginning on March 16, 2020. The Maryland PSC found that the creation of a regulatory asset for COVID-19 related expenses will facilitate the recovery of those costs prudently incurred to serve customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that the deferral of such costs is appropriate because the current catastrophic health emergency is outside the control of the utility and is a non-recurring event. The Maryland PSC has reviewed and issued guidance regarding the distribution of funds and the manner in which the utilities will allocate the funds to customers with eligible arrearages. Chesapeake Utilities – Maryland Division, Sandpiper Energy, and Elkton Gas received $0.3 million in the third quarter of 2021 to credit the accounts of those customers experiencing financial hardship in becoming current on their past due balances.

In May 2020, the Delaware PSC issued an order that authorized Delaware utilities to establish a regulatory asset to record COVID-19 related incremental costs incurred to ensure customers have essential utility services, for the period beginning on March 24, 2020 and ending 30 days after the state of emergency ends. The state of emergency was lifted July 12, 2021. The creation of the regulatory asset for COVID-19 related costs offers utilities the ability to seek recovery of those costs. Funds to assist with individual customer arrearages have become available through the Delaware State Housing Authority. We are working to ensure that customers know how to seek this support and then apply it to their overdue utility bills.

In October 2020, the Florida PSC approved a joint petition of our natural gas and electric distribution utilities in Florida to establish a regulatory asset to record incremental expenses incurred due to COVID-19. The regulatory asset will allow us to seek recovery of these costs in the next base rate proceedings. In November 2020, the Florida OPC filed a protest to the order approving the establishment of this regulatory asset treatment, contending that the order should be reversed or modified and to request a hearing on the protest. The Company’s Florida regulated business units reached a settlement with the Florida OPC in June 2021. The settlement allows the units to establish a regulatory asset in a total amount of $2.1 million as of June 30, 2021. This amount includes COVID-19 related incremental

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expenses for bad debt write-offs, personnel protective equipment, cleaning and business information services for remote work. Our Florida regulated business units will amortize the regulatory asset over two years and recover it through the Purchased Gas Adjustment and Swing Service mechanisms for the natural gas business units and through the Fuel Purchased Power Cost Recovery clause for the electric division. This settlement agreement was approved by the Florida PSC on July 8, 2021 and the final order was issued on July 22, 2021.

In the fourth quarter of 2020, we began recording regulatory assets based on the net incremental expense resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic for our natural gas distribution and electric business units as authorized by the Delaware, Maryland and Florida PSCs. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, our total COVID-19 regulatory asset balance was $2.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

    Summary TCJA Table

Customer rates for our regulated businesses were adjusted as approved by the regulators, prior to 2020 with the exception of Elkton Gas, which implemented a one-time bill credit in May 2020. The following table summarizes the regulatory liabilities related to accumulated deferred taxes ("ADIT") associated with TCJA for our regulated businesses as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	Amount (in thousands)
Operation and Regulatory Jurisdiction	September 30, 2021	December 31, 2020	Status
Eastern Shore (FERC)	$34,190	$34,190	Will be addressed in Eastern Shore's next rate case filing.
Delaware Division (Delaware PSC)	$12,626	$12,728	PSC approved amortization of ADIT in January 2019.
Maryland Division (Maryland PSC)	$3,873	$3,970	PSC approved amortization of ADIT in May 2018.
Sandpiper Energy (Maryland PSC)	$3,670	$3,713	PSC approved amortization of ADIT in May 2018.
Chesapeake Florida Gas Division/Central Florida Gas (Florida PSC)	$8,070	$8,184	PSC issued order authorizing amortization and retention of net ADIT liability by the Company in February 2019.
FPU Natural Gas (excludes Fort Meade and Indiantown) (Florida PSC)	$19,132	$19,257	Same treatment on a net basis as Chesapeake Florida Gas Division (above).
FPU Fort Meade and Indiantown Divisions	$274	$309	Same treatment on a net basis as Chesapeake Florida Gas Division (above).
FPU Electric (Florida PSC)	$5,299	$6,694	In January 2019, PSC issued order approving amortization of ADIT through purchased power cost recovery, storm reserve and rates.
Elkton Gas (Maryland PSC)	$1,124	$1,124	PSC approved amortization of ADIT in March 2018.

6. Environmental Commitments and Contingencies

We are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations governing environmental quality and pollution control. These laws and regulations require us to remove or remediate, at current and former operating sites, the effect on the environment of the disposal or release of specified substances.

MGP Sites

We have participated in the investigation, assessment or remediation of, and have exposures at, seven former MGP sites. We have received approval for recovery of clean-up costs in rates for sites located in Salisbury, Maryland; Seaford, Delaware; and Winter Haven, Key West, Pensacola, Sanford and West Palm Beach, Florida.

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As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had approximately $5.4 million and $5.9 million, respectively, in environmental liabilities related to FPU’s four MGP sites in Key West, Pensacola, Sanford and West Palm Beach. FPU has approval to recover, from insurance and through customer rates, up to $14.0 million of its environmental costs related to its MGP sites. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had recovered approximately $12.7 million and $12.4 million, respectively, leaving approximately $1.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively, in regulatory assets for future recovery of environmental costs from FPU’s customers.

Environmental liabilities for our MGP sites are recorded on an undiscounted basis based on the estimate of future costs provided by independent consultants. We continue to expect that all costs related to environmental remediation and related activities, including any potential future remediation costs for which we do not currently have approval for regulatory recovery, will be recoverable from customers through rates.

Remediation is ongoing for the MGPs in Winter Haven and Key West in Florida and in Seaford, Delaware and the remaining clean-up costs are estimated to be between $0.3 million to $0.9 million for these three sites. The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a "site-wide ready for anticipated use" status for the Sanford, Florida MGP site, which is the final step before delisting a site. The remaining remediation expenses for the Sanford MGP site are immaterial.

The following is a summary of our remediation status and estimated costs to implement clean-up of our West Palm Beach Florida site:

Status	Estimated Clean-Up Costs
Remedial actions approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection have been implemented on the east parcel of the site. Similar remedial actions have been initiated on the site's west parcel, and construction of active remedial systems are expected be completed in 2022.	Between $3.3 million to $14.2 million, including costs associated with the relocation of FPU’s operations at this site, and any potential costs associated with future redevelopment of the properties.

7.     Other Commitments and Contingencies

Natural Gas and Electric

In March 2020, our Delmarva Peninsula natural gas distribution operations entered into asset management agreements with a third party to manage their natural gas transportation and storage capacity. The agreements were effective as of April 1, 2020 and expire in March 2023.

FPU natural gas distribution operations and Eight Flags have separate asset management agreements with Emera Energy Services, Inc. to manage their natural gas transportation capacity. These agreements are for a 10-year term that commenced in November 2020 and expire in October 2030.

Chesapeake Utilities' Florida Division has firm transportation service contracts with FGT and Gulfstream. Pursuant to a capacity release program approved by the Florida PSC, all of the capacity under these agreements has been released to various third parties. Under the terms of these capacity release agreements, Chesapeake Utilities is contingently liable to FGT and Gulfstream should any party, that acquired the capacity through release, fail to pay the capacity charge. To date, Chesapeake Utilities has not been required to make a payment resulting from this contingency.

FPU’s electric supply contracts require FPU to maintain an acceptable standard of creditworthiness based on specific financial ratios. FPU’s agreement with Florida Power & Light Company requires FPU to meet or exceed a debt service coverage ratio of 1.25 times based on the results of the prior 12 months. If FPU fails to meet this ratio, it must provide an irrevocable letter of credit or pay all amounts outstanding under the agreement within five business days. FPU’s electric supply agreement with Gulf Power requires FPU to meet the following ratios based on the average of the prior six quarters: (a) funds from operations interest coverage ratio (minimum of two times), and (b) total debt to total capital (maximum of 65 percent). If FPU fails to meet the requirements, it has to provide the supplier a written explanation of actions taken, or proposed to be taken, to become compliant. Failure to comply with the ratios specified in the Gulf Power agreement could also result in FPU having to provide an irrevocable letter of credit. As of September 30, 2021, FPU was in compliance with all of the requirements of its fuel supply contracts.

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Eight Flags provides electricity and steam generation services through its CHP plant located on Amelia Island, Florida. In June 2016, Eight Flags began selling power generated from the CHP plant to FPU pursuant to a 20-year power purchase agreement for distribution to our electric customers. In July 2016, Eight Flags also started selling steam, pursuant to a separate 20-year contract, to the landowner on which the CHP plant is located. The CHP plant is powered by natural gas transported by FPU through its distribution system and Peninsula Pipeline through its intrastate pipeline.

Corporate Guarantees

The Board of Directors has authorized us to issue corporate guarantees securing obligations of our subsidiaries and to obtain letters of credit securing our subsidiaries' obligations. The maximum authorized liability under such guarantees and letters of credit as of September 30, 2021 was $20.0 million. The aggregate amount guaranteed at September 30, 2021 was approximately $8.0 million with the guarantees expiring on various dates through September 24, 2022.

As of September 30, 2021, we have issued letters of credit totaling approximately $4.6 million related to the electric transmission services for FPU's electric division, the firm transportation service agreement between TETLP and our Delaware and Maryland divisions and our current and previous primary insurance carriers. These letters of credit have various expiration dates through September 30, 2022. We have not drawn on these letters of credit as of September 30, 2021 and do not anticipate that the counterparties will draw upon these letters of credit. We expect that they will be renewed to the extent necessary in the future.

8.    Segment Information

We use the management approach to identify operating segments. We organize our business around differences in regulatory environment and the operating results of each segment are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker, our Chief Executive Officer, in order to make decisions about resources and to assess performance.

Our operations are entirely domestic and are comprised of two reportable segments:

•Regulated Energy. Includes energy distribution and transmission services (natural gas distribution, natural gas transmission and electric distribution operations). All operations in this segment are regulated, as to their rates and services, by the PSC having jurisdiction in each operating territory or by the FERC in the case of Eastern Shore.

•Unregulated Energy. Includes energy transmission, energy generation (the operations of our Eight Flags' CHP plant), propane operations, and mobile compressed natural gas distribution and pipeline solutions subsidiary. Also included in this segment are other unregulated energy services, such as energy-related merchandise sales and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing and electrical services. These operations are unregulated as to their rates and services. Effective in the third quarter of 2019, the natural gas marketing and related services subsidiary (PESCO), previously reported in the Unregulated Energy segment, was reflected in discontinued operations.

The remainder of our operations is presented as “Other businesses and eliminations,” which consists of unregulated subsidiaries that own real estate leased to Chesapeake Utilities, as well as certain corporate costs not allocated to other operations. The following table presents financial information about our reportable segments:

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	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands)
Operating Revenues, Unaffiliated Customers
Regulated Energy	$	79,892	$	82,297	$	280,987	$	257,810
Unregulated Energy	27,443		19,122		128,617		93,350
Total operating revenues, unaffiliated customers	$	107,335	$	101,419	$	409,604	$	351,160
Intersegment Revenues (1)
Regulated Energy	$	504	$	465	$	1,516	$	1,425
Unregulated Energy	4,666		3,592		13,024		11,116
Other businesses	132		131		397		396
Total intersegment revenues	$	5,302	$	4,188	$	14,937	$	12,937
Operating Income
Regulated Energy	$	23,538	$	20,482	$	79,210	$	66,376
Unregulated Energy	(2,883)		(3,092)		15,777		11,050
Other businesses and eliminations	(542)		16		(699)		92
Operating income	20,113		17,406		94,288		77,518
Other income (expense), net	339		(40)		2,180		2,997
Interest charges	4,975		4,584		15,134		15,452
Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes	15,477		12,782		81,334		65,063
Income Taxes on Continuing Operations	2,993		3,502		20,563		16,082
Income from Continuing Operations	12,484		9,280		60,771		48,981
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax	(9)		(19)		(17)		165
Net Income	$	12,475	$	9,261	$	60,754	$	49,146

    

(1) All significant intersegment revenues are billed at market rates and have been eliminated from consolidated operating revenues.

(in thousands)	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Identifiable Assets
Regulated Energy segment	$	1,592,950	$	1,547,619
Unregulated Energy segment	381,642		347,665
Other businesses and eliminations	47,236		37,203
Total identifiable assets	$	2,021,828	$	1,932,487

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9.    Stockholders' Equity

Common Stock Issuances

In June 2020, we filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC to facilitate the issuance of our common stock from time to time. In August 2020, we filed a prospectus supplement under the shelf registration statement for an ATM equity program under which we may issue and sell shares of our common stock up to an aggregate offering price of $75.0 million. In the third and fourth quarters of 2020, we issued 0.7 million shares of common stock at an average price per share of $82.93 and received net proceeds of approximately $61.0 million, after deducting commissions and other fees of $1.5 million.

We maintain an effective shelf registration statement with the SEC for the issuance of shares under our DRIP. Depending on our capital needs and subject to market conditions, in addition to other possible debt and equity offerings, we may issue additional shares under the direct stock purchase component of the DRIP. In the third and fourth quarters of 2020, we issued 0.3 million shares at an average price per share of $86.12 and received net proceeds of $22.0 million under the DRIP. In the first nine months of 2021, we issued less than 0.1 million shares at an average price per share of $116.63 and received net proceeds of $6.6 million under the DRIP. In October 2021, we issued less than 0.1 million shares at an average price per share of $127.40 and received net proceeds of $1.8 million under the DRIP.

We used the net proceeds from the ATM equity program and the DRIP, after deducting the commissions or other fees and related offering expenses payable by us, for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, financing of capital expenditures, repayment of short-term debt, financing acquisitions, investing in subsidiaries, and general working capital purposes.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss)

Defined benefit pension and postretirement plan items, unrealized gains (losses) of our propane swap agreements designated as commodity contracts cash flow hedges, and the unrealized gains (losses) of our interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges are the components of our accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The following tables present the changes in the balance of accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) as of September 30, 2021 and 2020. All amounts in the following tables are presented net of tax.

	Defined Benefit		Commodity		Interest Rate
	Pension and		Contracts		Swap
	Postretirement		Cash Flow		Cash Flow
	Plan Items		Hedges		Hedges		Total
(in thousands)
As of December 31, 2020	$	(5,146)	$	2,309	$	(28)	$	(2,865)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	—		8,121		55		8,176
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	192		(3,027)		(37)		(2,872)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	192		5,094		18		5,304
As of September 30, 2021	$	(4,954)	$	7,403	$	(10)	$	2,439

(in thousands)
As of December 31, 2019	$	(4,933)	$	(1,334)	$	—	$	(6,267)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	—		3,594		23		3,617
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	198		(1,144)		(33)		(979)
Net prior-period other comprehensive income/(loss)	198		2,450		(10)		2,638
As of September 30, 2020	$	(4,735)	$	1,116	$	(10)	$	(3,629)

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The following table presents amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. Deferred gains or losses for our commodity contracts and interest rate swap cash flow hedges are recognized in earnings upon settlement.

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands)
Amortization of defined benefit pension and postretirement plan items:
Prior service credit (1)	$	19	$	19	$	57	$	57
Net loss(1)	(106)		(108)		(317)		(323)
Total before income taxes	(87)		(89)		(260)		(266)
Income tax benefit	23		23		68		68
Net of tax	$	(64)	$	(66)	$	(192)	$	(198)
Gains on commodity contracts cash flow hedges:
Propane swap agreements (2)	$	681	$	116	$	4,183	$	1,581
Income tax expense	(188)		(32)		(1,156)		(437)
Net of tax	$	493	$	84	$	3,027	$	1,144
Gains on interest rate swap cash flow hedges:
Interest rate swap agreements	$	24	$	34	$	50	$	45
Income tax expense	(6)		(9)		(13)		(12)
Net of tax	$	18	$	25	$	37	$	33
Total reclassifications for the period	$	447	$	43	$	2,872	$	979

(1) These amounts are included in the computation of net periodic costs (benefits). See Note 10, Employee Benefit Plans, for additional details.

(2) These amounts are included in the effects of gains and losses from derivative instruments. See Note 13, Derivative Instruments, for additional details.

Amortization of defined benefit pension and postretirement plan items are included in other expense, net gains and losses on propane swap agreements contracts are included in cost of sales, the realized gain or loss on interest rate swap agreements is recognized as a component of interest charges in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income. The income tax benefit is included in income tax expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income.

10.    Employee Benefit Plans

Net periodic benefit costs for our pension and post-retirement benefits plans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are set forth in the following tables:

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	Chesapeake Pension Plan				FPU Pension Plan				Chesapeake SERP				Chesapeake Postretirement Plan				FPU Medical Plan
For the Three Months Ended September 30,	2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	34	$	46	$	429	$	518	$	12	$	16	$	6	$	8	$	6	$	10
Expected return on plan assets	(40)		(42)		(830)		(745)		—		—		—		—		—		—
Amortization of prior service credit	—		—		—		—		—		—		(19)		(19)		—		—
Amortization of net (gain) loss	60		65		155		135		7		5		10		12		(2)		—
Net periodic cost (benefit)	54		69		(246)		(92)		19		21		(3)		1		4		10
Amortization of pre-merger regulatory asset	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		2
Total periodic cost (benefit)	$	54	$	69	$	(246)	$	(92)	$	19	$	21	$	(3)	$	1	$	4	$	12

	Chesapeake Pension Plan				FPU Pension Plan				Chesapeake SERP				Chesapeake Postretirement Plan				FPU Medical Plan
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,	2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	102	$	138	$	1,287	$	1,554	$	36	$	48	$	18	$	24	$	18	$	30
Expected return on plan assets	(120)		(126)		(2,490)		(2,235)		—		—		—		—		—		—
Amortization of prior service credit	—		—		—		—		—		—		(57)		(57)		—		—
Amortization of net (gain) loss	180		195		465		405		21		15		30		36		(6)		—
Net periodic cost (benefit)	162		207		(738)		(276)		57		63		(9)		3		12		30
Amortization of pre-merger regulatory asset	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		6
Total periodic cost (benefit)	$	162	$	207	$	(738)	$	(276)	$	57	$	63	$	(9)	$	3	$	12	$	36

In 2019, we began executing a de-risking strategy for the Chesapeake Pension Plan. In line with this strategy, we have decided to fully terminate the Chesapeake Pension Plan, which we expect to be complete in the fourth quarter of 2021 and will recognize the necessary expense associated with the termination of the Chesapeake Pension Plan at that time.

The components of our net periodic costs have been recorded or reclassified to other expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of income. Pursuant to their respective regulatory orders, FPU and Chesapeake Utilities continue to record, as a regulatory asset, a portion of their unrecognized postretirement benefit costs related to their regulated operations. The portion of the unrecognized pension and postretirement benefit costs related to FPU’s unregulated operations and Chesapeake Utilities' operations is recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income.

The following tables present the amounts included in the regulatory asset and accumulated other comprehensive income that were recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020: 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021	Chesapeake Pension Plan		FPU Pension Plan		Chesapeake SERP		Chesapeake Postretirement Plan		FPU Medical Plan		Total
(in thousands)
Prior service credit	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(19)	$	—	$	(19)
Net loss	60		155		7		10		(2)		230
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost	60		155		7		(9)		(2)		211
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss (1)	60		29		7		(9)		—		87
Recognized from regulatory asset	—		126		—		—		(2)		124
Total	$	60	$	155	$	7	$	(9)	$	(2)	$	211

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For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020	Chesapeake Pension Plan		FPU Pension Plan		Chesapeake SERP		Chesapeake Postretirement Plan		FPU Medical Plan		Total
(in thousands)
Prior service credit	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(19)	$	—	$	(19)
Net loss	65		135		5		12		—		217
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost	65		135		5		(7)		—		198
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss (1)	65		26		5		(7)		—		89
Recognized from regulatory asset	—		109		—		—		—		109
Total	$	65	$	135	$	5	$	(7)	$	—	$	198

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021	Chesapeake Pension Plan		FPU Pension Plan		Chesapeake SERP		Chesapeake Postretirement Plan		FPU Medical Plan		Total
(in thousands)
Prior service credit	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(57)	$	—	$	(57)
Net loss	180		465		21		30		(6)		690
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost	180		465		21		(27)		(6)		633
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss (1)	180		87		21		(27)		(1)		260
Recognized from regulatory asset	—		378		—		—		(5)		373
Total	$	180	$	465	$	21	$	(27)	$	(6)	$	633

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020	Chesapeake Pension Plan		FPU Pension Plan		Chesapeake SERP		Chesapeake Postretirement Plan		FPU Medical Plan		Total
(in thousands)
Prior service credit	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(57)	$	—	$	(57)
Net loss	195		405		15		36		—		651
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost	195		405		15		(21)		—		594
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss (1)	195		78		15		(21)		—		267
Recognized from regulatory asset	—		327		—		—		—		327
Total	$	195	$	405	$	15	$	(21)	$	—	$	594

    

(1) See Note 9, Stockholders' Equity.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we contributed approximately $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively to the Chesapeake Pension Plan and approximately $0.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively, to the FPU Pension Plan. We expect to contribute approximately $2.1 million to the FPU Pension Plan during 2021, which represents the minimum annual contribution payments required. We will make all required contributions to the Chesapeake Pension Plan so that it can be terminated before the end of the year.

The Chesapeake SERP, the Chesapeake Postretirement Plan and the FPU Medical Plan are unfunded and are expected to be paid out of our general funds. Cash benefits paid under the Chesapeake SERP for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were immaterial and $0.1 million, respectively. We expect to pay total cash benefits of approximately $0.2 million under the Chesapeake SERP in 2021. Cash benefits paid under the Chesapeake Postretirement Plan, primarily for medical claims for the three and nine ended September 30, 2021 were immaterial and $0.2 million, respectively. We estimate that approximately $0.2 million will be paid for such benefits under the Chesapeake Postretirement Plan in 2021. Cash benefits paid under the FPU Medical Plan, primarily for medical claims for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, were $0.1 million. We estimate that approximately $0.1 million will be paid for such benefits under the FPU Medical Plan in 2021.

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11.    Investments

The investment balances at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, consisted of the following:

(in thousands)	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Rabbi trust (associated with the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan)	$	11,467	$	10,755
Investments in equity securities	23		21
Total	$	11,490	$	10,776

We classify these investments as trading securities and report them at their fair value. For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we recorded an immaterial net unrealized loss and a net unrealized gain of $0.6 million, respectively, in other income, net in the condensed consolidated statements of income related to these investments. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we recorded net unrealized gains of approximately $1.0 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in other expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of income related to these investments. For the investment in the Rabbi Trust, we also have recorded an associated liability, which is included in other pension and benefit costs in the consolidated balance sheets and is adjusted each period for the gains and losses incurred by the investments in the Rabbi Trust.

12.    Share-Based Compensation

Our non-employee directors and key employees are granted share-based awards through our SICP. We record these share-based awards as compensation costs over the respective service period for which services are received in exchange for an award of equity or equity-based compensation. The compensation cost is based primarily on the fair value of the shares awarded, using the estimated fair value of each share on the date it was granted and the number of shares to be issued at the end of the service period.

The table below presents the amounts included in net income related to share-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands)
Awards to non-employee directors	$	201	$	188	$	581	$	545
Awards to key employees	1,105		1,144		4,039		3,109
Total compensation expense	1,306		1,332		4,620		3,654
Less: tax benefit	(339)		(348)		(1,200)		(955)
Share-based compensation amounts included in net income	$	967	$	984	$	3,420	$	2,699

Non-employee Directors

Shares granted to non-employee directors are issued in advance of the directors’ service periods and are fully vested as of the grant date. We record a deferred expense equal to the fair value of the shares issued and amortize the expense equally over a service period of one year. In May 2021, after the most recent election of directors, each of our non-employee directors received an annual retainer of 683 shares of common stock under the SICP for service as a director through the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders; accordingly, 6,830 shares, with a weighted average fair value of $117.11 per share, were issued and vested in 2021. At September 30, 2021, there was approximately $0.5 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to shares granted to non-employee directors. This expense will be recognized over the remaining service period ending in May of 2022.

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On October 15, 2021, a newly appointed member of the Board of Directors received a pro-rated retainer of 342 shares of common stock under the SICP to serve as a non-employee director through the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The shares awarded to the non-employee director immediately vested upon issuance in October 2021, had a weighted average fair value of $129.09 per share, and will be expensed over the remaining service period ending on the date of the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Key Employees

The table below presents the summary of the stock activity for awards to key employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2021: 

	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Fair Value
Outstanding—December 31, 2020	186,878	$	87.06
Granted	68,562	$	102.73
Vested	(53,147)	$	76.31
Expired	(852)	$	74.85
Forfeited	(5,384)	$	93.39
Outstanding—September 30, 2021	196,057	$	94.15

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we granted awards of 68,562 shares of common stock to key employees under the SICP, including awards granted in February 2021 and to key employees appointed in officer positions. The shares granted are multi-year awards that will vest no later than the three-year service period ending December 31, 2023. All of these stock awards are earned based upon the successful achievement of long-term financial results, which are comprised of market-based and performance-based conditions or targets. The fair value of each performance-based condition or target is equal to the market price of our common stock on the grant date of each award. For the market-based conditions, we used the Monte Carlo valuation to estimate the fair value of each market-based award granted.

In March 2021, upon the election of certain of our executive officers, we withheld shares with a value at least equivalent to each such executive officer’s minimum statutory obligation for applicable income and other employment taxes related to shares that vested and were paid in February 2021 for the performance period ended December 31, 2020, remitted the cash to the appropriate taxing authorities, and paid the balance of such awarded shares to each such executive officer. We withheld 14,020 shares, based on the value of the shares on their award date. Total combined payments for the employees’ tax obligations to the taxing authorities were approximately $1.5 million.

At September 30, 2021, the aggregate intrinsic value of the SICP awards granted to key employees was approximately $23.5 million. At September 30, 2021, there was approximately $5.6 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to these awards, which will be recognized through 2023.

Stock Options

There were no stock options outstanding or issued during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

13.    Derivative Instruments

We use derivative and non-derivative contracts to manage risks related to obtaining adequate supplies and the price fluctuations of natural gas, electricity and propane and to mitigate interest rate risk. Our natural gas, electric and propane distribution operations have entered into agreements with suppliers to purchase natural gas, electricity and propane for resale to our customers. Our natural gas gathering and transmission company has entered into contracts with producers to secure natural gas to meet its obligations. Purchases under these contracts typically either do not meet the definition of derivatives or are considered “normal purchases and normal sales” and are accounted for on an accrual basis. Our propane distribution operations may also enter into fair value hedges of their inventory or cash flow hedges of their future purchase commitments in order to mitigate the impact of wholesale price fluctuations. We have also entered into interest rate swap agreements to mitigate risk associated with changes in short-term borrowing rates. As of September 30, 2021, our natural gas and electric distribution operations did not have any outstanding derivative contracts.

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Volume of Derivative Activity

As of September 30, 2021, the volume of our commodity derivative contracts were as follows:

Business unit	Commodity	Contract Type	Quantity hedged (in millions)	Designation	Longest Expiration date of hedge
Sharp	Propane (gallons)	Purchases	23.4	Cash flows hedges	June 2024
Sharp	Propane (gallons)	Sales	5.0	Cash flows hedges	March 2022

Sharp entered into futures and swap agreements to mitigate the risk of fluctuations in wholesale propane index prices associated with the propane volumes that are expected to be purchased and/or sold during the heating season. Under the futures and swap agreements, Sharp will receive the difference between (i) the index prices (Mont Belvieu prices in September 2021 through June 2024) and (ii) the per gallon propane swap prices, to the extent the index prices exceed the contracted prices. If the index prices are lower than the swap prices, Sharp will pay the difference. We designated and accounted for the propane swaps as cash flows hedges. The change in the fair value of the swap agreements is recorded as unrealized gain (loss) in other comprehensive income (loss) and later recognized in the statement of income in the same period and in the same line item as the hedged transaction. We expect to reclassify approximately $6.2 million from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings during the next 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.

Interest Rate Swap Activities

We manage interest rate risk by entering into derivative contracts to hedge the variability in cash flows attributable to changes in the short-term borrowing rates. In the fourth quarter of 2020, we entered into two $30.0 million interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $60.0 million through September and December 2021 with pricing of 0.205 and 0.20 percent, respectively, for the period associated with our outstanding borrowing under the Revolver. In February 2021, we entered into an additional interest rate swap with a notional amount of $40.0 million through December 2021 with pricing of 0.17 percent. Our short-term borrowing is based on the 30-day LIBOR rate. The interest rate swaps are cash settled monthly as the counter-party pays us the 30-day LIBOR rate less the fixed rate.

We designated and accounted for interest rate swaps as cash flows hedges. Accordingly, unrealized gains and losses associated with the interest rate swaps are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). When the interest rate swaps settle, the realized gain or loss will be recorded in the income statement and recognized as a component of interest charges. We expect to reclassify less than $0.1 million from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) to earnings during the next 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.

Broker Margin

Futures exchanges have contract specific margin requirements that require the posting of cash or cash equivalents relating to traded contracts. Margin requirements consist of initial margin that is posted upon the initiation of a position, maintenance margin that is usually expressed as a percent of initial margin, and variation margin that fluctuates based on the daily mark-to-market relative to maintenance margin requirements. We currently maintain a broker margin account for Sharp as follows:

(in thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Sharp	Other Accrued Liabilities	$	6,094	$	1,505

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Financial Statements Presentation

The following tables present information about the fair value and related gains and losses of our derivative contracts. We did not have any derivative contracts with a credit-risk-related contingency.

The fair values of the derivative contracts recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, are as follows: 

	Derivative Assets
		Fair Value As Of
(in thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges
Propane put options	Derivative assets, at fair value	$	—	$	14
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Propane swap agreements	Derivative assets, at fair value	12,185		3,255
Total asset derivatives		$	12,185	$	3,269

	Derivative Liabilities
		Fair Value As Of
(in thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges
Propane put options	Derivative liabilities, at fair value	$	—	$	23
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Propane swap agreements	Derivative liabilities, at fair value	1,954		64
Interest rate swap agreements	Derivative liabilities, at fair value	15		40
Total liability derivatives		$	1,969	$	127

The effects of gains and losses from derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated financial statements are as follows:

		Amount of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives:
	Location of Gain	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)	(Loss) on Derivatives	2021		2020		2021		2020
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges
Propane put options	Cost of sales	$	—	$	—	$	(24)	$	—
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Propane swap agreements	Cost of sales	681		116		4,183		1,581
Propane swap agreements	Other comprehensive income	2,491		1,022		7,039		3,385
Interest rate swap agreements	Interest expense	24		34		50		45
Interest rate swap agreements	Other comprehensive income (loss)	19		37		24		(14)
Total		$	3,215	$	1,209	$	11,272	$	4,997

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14.    Fair Value of Financial Instruments

GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are the following:

Fair Value Hierarchy	Description of Fair Value Level	Fair Value Technique Utilized
Level 1	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities	Investments - equity securities - The fair values of these trading securities are recorded at fair value based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Investments - mutual funds and other - The fair values of these investments, comprised of money market and mutual funds, are recorded at fair value based on quoted net asset values of the shares.
Level 2	Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability	Derivative assets and liabilities - The fair value of the propane put/call options, propane and interest rate swap agreements are measured using market transactions for similar assets and liabilities in either the listed or over-the-counter markets.
Level 3	Prices or valuation techniques requiring inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e. supported by little or no market activity)	Investments - guaranteed income fund - The fair values of these investments are recorded at the contract value, which approximates their fair value.

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

The following tables summarize our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the fair value measurements, by level, within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

			Fair Value Measurements Using:
As of September 30, 2021	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(in thousands)
Assets:
Investments—equity securities	$	23	$	23	$	—	$	—
Investments—guaranteed income fund	2,016		—		—		2,016
Investments—mutual funds and other	9,451		9,451		—		—
Total investments	11,490		9,474		—		2,016
Derivative assets	12,185		—		12,185		—
Total assets	$	23,675	$	9,474	$	12,185	$	2,016
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$	1,969	$	—	$	1,969	$	—

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			Fair Value Measurements Using:
As of December 31, 2020	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(in thousands)
Assets:
Investments—equity securities	$	21	$	21	$	—	$	—
Investments—guaranteed income fund	2,156		—		—		2,156
Investments—mutual funds and other	8,599		8,599		—		—
Total investments	10,776		8,620		—		2,156
Derivative assets	3,269		—		3,269		—
Total assets	$	14,045	$	8,620	$	3,269	$	2,156
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$	127	$	—	$	127	$	—

The following table sets forth the summary of the changes in the fair value of Level 3 investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Nine months ended September 30,
	2021		2020
(in thousands)
Beginning Balance	$	2,156	$	803
Purchases and adjustments	77		243
Transfers	—		1,579
Distribution	(241)		(514)
Investment income	24		18
Ending Balance	$	2,016	$	2,129

Investment income from the Level 3 investments is reflected in other expense, (net) in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

At September 30, 2021, there were no non-financial assets or liabilities required to be reported at fair value. We review our non-financial assets for impairment at least on an annual basis, as required.

Other Financial Assets and Liabilities

Financial assets with carrying values approximating fair value include cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Financial liabilities with carrying values approximating fair value include accounts payable and other accrued liabilities and short-term debt. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents is measured using the comparable value in the active market and approximates its carrying value (Level 1 measurement). The fair value of short-term debt approximates the carrying value due to its near-term maturities and because interest rates approximate current market rates (Level 3 measurement).

At September 30, 2021, long-term debt, which includes current maturities but excludes debt issuance costs, had a carrying value of approximately $522.5 million, compared to the estimated fair value of $561.9 million. At December 31, 2020, long-term debt, which includes the current maturities but excludes debt issuance costs, had a carrying value of approximately $523.0 million, compared to a fair value of approximately $548.5 million. The fair value was calculated using a discounted cash flow methodology that incorporates a market interest rate based on published corporate borrowing rates for debt instruments with similar terms and average maturities, and with adjustments for duration, optionality, and risk profile. The valuation technique used to estimate the fair value of long-term debt would be considered a Level 3 measurement.

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15.    Long-Term Debt

Our outstanding long-term debt is shown below: 

	September 30,		December 31,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Uncollateralized senior notes:
5.93% note, due October 31, 2023	$	7,500	$	9,000
5.68% note, due June 30, 2026	14,500		17,400
6.43% note, due May 2, 2028	4,900		5,600
3.73% note, due December 16, 2028	16,000		16,000
3.88% note, due May 15, 2029	40,000		45,000
3.25% note, due April 30, 2032	70,000		70,000
3.48% note, due May 31, 2038	50,000		50,000
3.58% note, due November 30, 2038	50,000		50,000
3.98% note, due August 20, 2039	100,000		100,000
2.98% note, due December 20, 2034	70,000		70,000
3.00% note, due July 15, 2035	50,000		50,000
2.96% note, due August 15, 2035	40,000		40,000
Equipment security note
2.46% note, due September 29, 2031	9,590		—
Less: debt issuance costs	(825)		(901)
Total long-term debt	521,665		522,099
Less: current maturities	(16,206)		(13,600)
Total long-term debt, net of current maturities	$	505,459	$	508,499

    

Notes Purchase Agreement

On August 25, 2021, we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (“Note Agreement”) with multiple lenders to issue $50.0 million in uncollateralized senior notes. Under the Note Agreement, we will issue the senior notes on January 25, 2022 at a rate of 2.49 percent for a 15-year term. These senior notes, when issued, will have similar covenants and default provisions as the existing senior notes, and will have an annual principal payment beginning in the sixth year after the issuance. The proceeds received from the issuances of the senior notes will be used to reduce our short-term borrowings under our lines of credit and to fund capital expenditures.

Equipment Security Note

On September 24, 2021, we entered into an Equipment Financing Agreement with Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC to issue $9.6 million in sustainable financing to finance the purchase of equipment by our subsidiary, Marlin Gas Services. The equipment security note bears a 2.46 percent interest rate and has a term of ten years. Under the terms of the agreement, we granted a security interest in the equipment to the lender, to serve as collateral.

Shelf Agreements

We have entered into Shelf Agreements with Prudential, MetLife and NYL, whom are under no obligation to purchase any unsecured debt. The following table summarizes our Shelf Agreements at September 30, 2021:

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(in thousands)	Total Borrowing Capacity		Less: Amount of Debt Issued		Less: Unfunded Commitments		Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Shelf Agreement
Prudential Shelf Agreement (1)	$	370,000	$	(220,000)	$	—	$	150,000
MetLife Shelf Agreement (1)	150,000		—		—		150,000
NYL Shelf Agreement (1)	150,000		(140,000)		—		10,000
Total Shelf Agreements as of September 30, 2021	$	670,000	$	(360,000)	$	—	$	310,000

     (1) The Prudential, MetLife and NYL Shelf Agreements expire in April 2023, May 2023 and November 2021, respectively.

The Uncollateralized Senior Notes, Shelf Agreements or Shelf Notes set forth certain business covenants to which we are subject when any note is outstanding, including covenants that limit or restrict our ability, and the ability of our subsidiaries, to incur indebtedness, or place or permit liens and encumbrances on any of our property or the property of our subsidiaries.

16.    Short-Term Borrowings

We are authorized by our Board of Directors to borrow up to $400.0 million of short-term debt, as required. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had $192.0 million and $175.6 million, respectively, of short-term borrowings outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 0.82 percent and 1.28 percent. Included in the September 30, 2021 balance, is $70.0 million in short-term debt for which we have entered into interest rate swap agreements.

In August 2021, we amended and restated our Revolver into a multi-tranche facility totaling $400.0 million with multiple participating lenders. The two tranches of the facility consist of a $200.0 million 364-day short-term debt tranche and a $200.0 million five-year tranche, both of which have three (3) one-year extension options, which can be authorized by our Chief Financial Officer. We are eligible to establish the repayment term for individual borrowings under the five year tranche of the facility and to the extent that an individual loan under the revolver exceeded 12 months, the outstanding balance would be classified as a component of long-term debt.

The availability of funds under the Revolver is subject to conditions specified in the credit agreement, all of which we currently satisfy. These conditions include our compliance with financial covenants and the continued accuracy of representations and warranties contained in these agreements. We are required by the financial covenants in the Revolver to maintain, at the end of each fiscal year, a funded indebtedness ratio of no greater than 65 percent. As of September 30, 2021, we are in compliance with this covenant.

The 364-day tranche of the Revolver expires in August 2022 and the five-year tranche expires in August 2026 both are available to provide funds for our short-term cash needs to meet seasonal working capital requirements and to temporarily fund portions of our capital expenditures. Borrowings under both tranches of the Revolver are subject to a pricing grid, including the commitment fee and the interest rate charged. Our pricing is adjusted each quarter based upon a total indebtedness to total capitalization ratio. As of September 30, 2021, the pricing under the 364-day tranche of the Revolver does not include an unused commitment fee and maintains an interest rate of 0.70 percent over LIBOR. As of September 30, 2021, the pricing under the five-year tranche of the Revolver included an unused commitment fee of 0.09 percent and an interest rate of 0.95 percent over LIBOR.

Our total available credit under the Revolver at September 30, 2021 was $203.4 million. As of September 30, 2021, we had issued $4.6 million in letters of credit to various counterparties under the syndicated Revolvers. These letters of credit are not included in the outstanding short-term borrowings and we do not anticipate that they will be drawn upon by the counterparties. The letters of credit reduce the available borrowings under our syndicated Revolver.

In the fourth quarter of 2020, we entered into two $30.0 million interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $60.0 million through September and December 2021 at a pricing of 0.205 and 0.20 percent, respectively. In February 2021, we entered into an additional interest rate swap with a notional amount of $40.0 million through December 2021 with pricing of 0.17 percent. Our short-term borrowing is based on the 30-day LIBOR rate. The interest rate swaps are cash settled monthly as the counter-party pays us the 30-day LIBOR rate less the fixed rate.

17.    Leases

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    We have entered into lease arrangements for office space, land, equipment, pipeline facilities and warehouses. These lease arrangements enable us to better conduct business operations in the regions in which we operate. Office space is leased to provide adequate workspace for our employees in several locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Mid-West and in Florida. We lease land at various locations throughout our service territories to enable us to inject natural gas into underground storage and distribution systems, for bulk storage capacity, for our propane operations and for storage of equipment used in repairs and maintenance of our infrastructure. We lease natural gas compressors to ensure timely and reliable transportation of natural gas to our customers. Additionally, we lease a pipeline to deliver natural gas to an industrial customer in Polk County, Florida. We also lease warehouses to store equipment and materials used in repairs and maintenance for our businesses.

Some of our leases are subject to annual changes in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”). While lease liabilities are not re-measured as a result of changes to the CPI, changes to the CPI are treated as variable lease payments and recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments was incurred. A 100-basis-point increase in CPI would not have resulted in material additional annual lease costs. Most of our leases include options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from one to 25 years or more. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. The amounts disclosed in our consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2021, pertaining to the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, are measured based on our current expectations of exercising our available renewal options. Our existing leases are not subject to any restrictions or covenants that would preclude our ability to pay dividends, obtain financing or enter into additional leases. As of September 30, 2021, we have not entered into any leases, which have not yet commenced, that would entitle us to significant rights or create additional obligations. The following table presents information related to our total lease cost included in our consolidated statements of income:

		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
( in thousands)	Classification	2021		2020		2021		2020
Operating lease cost (1)	Operations expense	$	515	$	627	$	1,553	$	1,882

(1) Includes short-term leases and variable lease costs, which are immaterial.

The following table presents the balance and classifications of our right of use assets and lease liabilities included in our condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

(in thousands)	Balance sheet classification	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Assets
Operating lease assets	Operating lease right-of-use assets	$	9,602	$	11,194
Liabilities
Current
Operating lease liabilities	Other accrued liabilities	$	1,725	$	1,747
Noncurrent
Operating lease liabilities	Operating lease - liabilities	8,380		9,872
Total lease liabilities		$	10,105	$	11,619

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The following table presents our weighted-average remaining lease terms and weighted-average discount rates for our operating and financing leases at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Operating leases	8.54		8.70
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases	3.8	%	3.8	%

The following table presents additional information related to cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities included in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows as of September 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	1,399	$	1,435

The following table presents the future undiscounted maturities of our operating and financing leases at September 30, 2021 and for each of the next five years and thereafter:

(in thousands)	Operating  Leases (1)
Remainder of 2021	$	597
2022	1,845
2023	1,762
2024	1,607
2025	1,387
2026	951
Thereafter	3,596
Total lease payments	$	11,745
Less: Interest	(1,640)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	10,105

    (1) Operating lease payments include $2.1 million related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is designed to provide a reader of the financial statements with a narrative report on our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the attached unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, including the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

We make statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that do not directly or exclusively relate to historical facts. Such statements are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. One can typically identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking words, such as “project,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “continue,” “potential,” “forecast” or other similar words, or future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would” or “could.” These statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future financial performance, business strategy, projected plans and objectives of the Company. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made or as of the date indicated and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These statements are subject to many risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. In addition to the risk factors described under Item 1A, Risk Factors in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K, such factors include, but are not limited to:

•state and federal legislative and regulatory initiatives that affect cost and investment recovery, have an impact on rate structures, and affect the speed and the degree to which competition enters the electric and natural gas industries;

•the outcomes of regulatory, environmental and legal matters, including whether pending matters are resolved within current estimates and whether the related costs are adequately covered by insurance or recoverable in rates;

•the impact of climate change, including the impact of greenhouse gas emissions or other legislation or regulations intended to address climate change;

•the impact of significant changes to current tax regulations and rates;

•the timing of certification authorizations associated with new capital projects and the ability to construct facilities at or below estimated costs;

•the availability to materials necessary to construct new capital projects;

•changes in environmental and other laws and regulations to which we are subject and environmental conditions of property that we now, or may in the future, own or operate;

•possible increased federal, state and local regulation of the safety of our operations;

•the inherent hazards and risks involved in transporting and distributing natural gas, electricity, and propane;

•the economy in our service territories or markets, the nation, and worldwide, including the impact of economic conditions (which we do not control ) on demand for natural gas, electricity, propane or other fuels;

•risks related to cyber-attacks or cyber-terrorism that could disrupt our business operations or result in failure of information technology systems or result in the loss or exposure of confidential or sensitive customer, employee or Company information;

•adverse weather conditions, including the effects of hurricanes, ice storms and other damaging weather events;

•customers' preferred energy sources;

•industrial, commercial and residential growth or contraction in our markets or service territories;

•the effect of competition on our businesses from other energy suppliers and alternative forms of energy;

•the timing and extent of changes in commodity prices and interest rates;

•the effect of spot, forward and future market prices on our various energy businesses;

•the extent of our success in connecting natural gas and electric supplies to our transmission systems, establishing and maintaining key supply sources, and expanding natural gas and electric markets;

•the creditworthiness of counterparties with which we are engaged in transactions;

•the capital-intensive nature of our regulated energy businesses;

•our ability to access the credit and capital markets to execute our business strategy, including our ability to obtain financing on favorable terms, which can be affected by various factors, including credit ratings and general economic conditions;

•the ability to successfully execute, manage and integrate a merger, acquisition or divestiture of assets or businesses and the related regulatory or other conditions associated with the merger, acquisition or divestiture;

•the impact on our costs and funding obligations, under our pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, of potential downturns in the financial markets, lower discount rates, and costs associated with health care legislation and regulation;

•the ability to continue to hire, train and retain appropriately qualified personnel;

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•the effect of accounting pronouncements issued periodically by accounting standard-setting bodies; and

•risks related to the outbreak of a pandemic, including the duration and scope of the pandemic and the corresponding impact on our supply chains, our personnel, our contract counterparties, general economic conditions and growth, and the financial markets.

Introduction

We are an energy delivery company engaged in the distribution of natural gas, electricity, and propane; the transmission of natural gas; the generation of electricity and steam, and in providing related services to our customers.

Our strategy is focused on growing earnings from a stable utility foundation and investing in related businesses and services that provide opportunities for returns greater than traditional utility returns. We are focused on identifying and developing opportunities across the energy value chain, with emphasis on midstream and downstream investments that are accretive to earnings per share, consistent with our long-term growth strategy and create opportunities to continue our record of top tier returns on equity relative to our peer group.

Currently, our growth strategy is focused on the following platforms, including:

•Optimizing the earnings growth in our existing businesses, which includes organic growth, territory expansions, new pipeline expansions, and new products and services as well as increased opportunities for collaboration and efficiencies across the organization as a result of our ongoing business transformation.

•Growth of Marlin Gas Services’ CNG transport business and expansion into LNG and RNG transport services as well as methane capture.

•Identifying and undertaking additional strategic propane and complementary business acquisitions that provide a larger foundation in current markets and expand our brand and presence into new strategic growth markets.

•Pursuit of growth opportunities that enable us to utilize our integrated set of energy delivery businesses to participate in renewable energy opportunities.

Due to the seasonality of our business, results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire fiscal year. Revenue and earnings are typically greater during the first and fourth quarters, when consumption of energy is normally highest due to colder temperatures.

The following discussions and those later in the document on operating income and segment results include the use of the term “gross margin," which is determined by deducting the cost of sales from operating revenue. Cost of sales includes the purchased cost of natural gas, electricity and propane and the cost of labor spent on direct revenue-producing activities, and excludes depreciation, amortization and accretion. Gross margin should not be considered an alternative to operating income or net income, which are determined in accordance with GAAP. We believe that gross margin, although a non-GAAP measure, is useful and meaningful to investors as a basis for making investment decisions. It provides investors with information that demonstrates the profitability achieved by us under our allowed rates for regulated energy operations and under our competitive pricing structures for unregulated energy operations. Our management uses gross margin in measuring our business units’ performance and has historically analyzed and reported gross margin information publicly. Other companies may calculate gross margin in a different manner.

Earnings per share information is presented for continuing operations on a diluted basis, unless otherwise noted.

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Results of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

Overview

Chesapeake Utilities is a Delaware corporation formed in 1947. We are a diversified energy company engaged, through our operating divisions and subsidiaries, in regulated energy, unregulated energy and other businesses. We operate primarily on the Delmarva Peninsula and in Florida, Pennsylvania and Ohio and provide natural gas distribution and transmission; electric distribution and generation; propane gas distribution; mobile compressed natural gas services; steam generation; and other energy-related services.

In March 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") declared a national emergency due to the rapidly growing outbreak of COVID-19. In response to this declaration and the rapid spread of COVID-19 within the United States, federal, state and local governments throughout the country imposed varying degrees of restrictions on social and commercial activity to promote social distancing in an effort to slow the spread of the illness. These restrictions significantly impacted economic conditions in the United States in 2020 and have continued throughout 2021. We are considered an “essential business,” which has allowed us to continue operational activities and construction projects while adhering to the safety procedures intended to limit the spread of the virus. At this time, restrictions continue to be lifted as vaccines have become widely available in the United States. For example, the state of emergency in Florida was terminated in May 2021 followed by Delaware and Maryland in July 2021, resulting in reduced restrictions. The expiration of the states of emergency in our service territories has concluded our ability to defer incremental pandemic related costs for consideration through the applicable regulatory process. Despite these positive state orders and in light of the continued emergence and growing prevalence of new variants of COVID-19, we continue to operate under our pandemic response plan, monitor developments affecting employees, customers, suppliers, stockholders and take all precautions warranted to operate safely and to comply with the CDC, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in order to protect our employees, customers and the communities we serve.

Impacts from the restrictions imposed in our service territories and the implementation of our pandemic response plan, included reduced consumption of energy largely in the commercial and industrial sectors, higher bad debt expenses and incremental expenses associated with COVID-19, including personal protective equipment and premium pay for field personnel. The additional operating expenses we incurred support the ongoing delivery of our essential services during these unprecedented times. Refer to Note 5, Rates and Other Regulatory Activities, for further information on the regulated assets established as a result of the incremental expenses incurred associated with COVID-19.

Environmental, Social and Governance Initiatives

ESG initiatives are embedded within Chesapeake Utilities culture and are an integral part of our strategy. ESG is at the core of our well-established culture and our informed business decisions. Over the years, we have reduced our greenhouse gas emissions, while responsibly growing our businesses. We have also helped to accelerate the reduction of emissions by many of our customers Our combined efforts have enhanced the sustainability of our local communities. We look forward to publishing our inaugural Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report which will include, but not be limited to, several of the areas described below.

Advancing Environmental Initiatives

We are pursuing a three-part action plan that supports decarbonization and a lower carbon energy future. First, we are taking actions that will continue to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. For example, we have largely completed our Florida GRIP to replace older portions of our natural gas distribution system. The remaining capital expenditures associated with this program will be invested through 2022. Our Elkton Gas subsidiary also reached a settlement agreement with the Maryland PSC to accelerate its Aldyl-A pipeline replacement program and to recover the costs of the plan in the form of a fixed charge rider through a 5-year surcharge. Throughout our pipeline system, we have also implemented improved emission detection technology at our pipeline compressor stations.

The second component of our action plan is providing services and support to our customers who are reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. Our extension from Eastern Shore's Del-Mar Energy Pathway Project, which was recently completed, brings natural gas to our distribution system in Somerset County, Maryland for the first time. As part of this project, our services enable the conversion by two significant industrial customers in Somerset County from less environmentally friendly fuel sources, including in one case, wood chips. Similarly, several of our commercial customers continue to convert their vehicle fleet to compressed natural gas or propane, further reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and positively impacting the environment.

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We continue to see significant demand for new natural gas service in both our Delmarva and Florida territories, with our growth rates more than double the industry’s growth rates. In many of our local markets, natural gas is a cleaner fuel option than alternative energy sources. Natural gas is an important component of the country’s energy transition and we are committed to responsibly expanding the infrastructure in our growing service areas.

RNG opportunities with ongoing projects to transform landfill, food, dairy and poultry waste into usable energy. The development of several RNG projects is the third component of our action plan. Our participation in these projects extends from transporting the RNG to market by pipeline or our Marlin Gas Services compressed natural gas trailers, to potential investments in biogas plants and, in some cases, the solar energy facilities to provide electricity to the plants and significantly improve the RNG carbon intensity score. In October 2021, we completed construction of the Noble Road Landfill Renewable Natural Gas pipeline project. This is our first RNG transportation project and, when combined with our previously announced projects, will expand our ability to utilize RNG in our services territories. We are continuing to actively consider other renewable projects and the potential of increasing the number of RNG projects in our diversified energy portfolio. We are committed to remaining disciplined in our approach by pursuing projects that meet our return thresholds and strategic goals.

We also have several other initiatives underway, including plans to add additional small solar facilities along our system, and our participation in a pilot program to blend hydrogen into the natural gas distribution system that serves our Eight Flags combined heat and power plant. We are optimistic about this pilot program and believe that hydrogen will continue to gain in efficiency and become more price competitive over time.

To finance these projects, we are working with many of our key banking partners to utilize sustainable financing capacity at attractive pricing. Just recently, we secured $9.6 million in sustainability linked financing from Bank of America to fund capital investments in energy delivery solutions provided by our subsidiary, Marlin Gas Services.

Advancing Social Initiatives

Promoting equity, diversity and inclusion (“EDI”). Our success is the direct result of our employees and our strong culture that fully engages our team and promotes equity, diversity, inclusion, integrity, accountability and reliability. During the third quarter, we were recognized as a Top Workplace in Delaware for the 10th consecutive year. This follows recognition as a Top Workplace nationally earlier in the year. These recognitions are a testament to our employees’ commitment to excellence.

We believe that a combination of diverse team members and an inclusive culture contributes to the success of our Company and to enhanced societal advancement. During the third quarter, we were very excited to hire William Hughston as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Mr. Hughston brings tremendous EDI experience to the team, including drawing from his vast experience including his previous role as Chief Diversity Officer. Additionally, in October 2021, we announced the addition of our third female Director to our Board of Directors, Lisa Bisaccia. Ms. Bisaccia's addition continues our steady progress of gender and ethnic diversity that represents the communities we serve. Our Board of Directors includes, three female directors, an African American director and a director who is of Middle Eastern descent.

We established an EDI Council in 2020, complementing and broadening the work our Women in Energy group started years ago. The Council oversees our efforts to improve diversity in recruitment, employee development and advancement, cultural awareness and related policies. These efforts are expanded through the broad reach of our six Employee Resource Groups and other partnerships we have in the community. Employees have access to communications and on-demand learning sessions on an array of topics, including equity, diversity and inclusion, through our “EDI Wise” webinars. We have also expanded our supplier diversity program to gather information that will enable us to further expand, measure and report on the diversity of our suppliers and associated spend.

Safety at the center of Chesapeake Utilities culture and the way we do business. There is nothing more important than the safety of our team, our customers and our communities. The importance of safety is exhibited throughout our organization, with the direction and tone set by the Board of Directors and our President and Chief Executive Officer. Employees are required to attend monthly safety meetings and incorporate safety moments at operational and other meetings. Thus far in 2021, four of our business units have been recognized with awards from the American Gas Association for their commitment to safety.

The achievement of superior safety performance is both an important short and long-term strategic initiative in managing our operations. Our new state-of-the-art training center, named ‘Safety Town,’ provides employees hands-on training and simulated on-the-job field experiences, further developing our team and enhancing the reliability and integrity of our systems.

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Safety Town has also expanded our community outreach by offering safety training to many regional first responders. Our second Safety Town facility will be located in Florida and is in the final stages of planning.

Advancing Governance Initiatives

Commitment to sound governance practices. Consistent with our culture of teamwork, the broad responsibility of ESG stewardship is supported across our organization by the dedication and efforts of the Board and its Committees, as well as the entrepreneurship and dedication of our team. As stewards of long-term enterprise value, the Board is committed to overseeing the sustainability of the Company. The Board and Corporate Governance Committee annually review our corporate governance documents and practices to ensure that they provide the appropriate framework under which we operate. In recent years, we have received national recognition as the Governance Team of the Year, and just this year were also recognized as Best for Corporate Governance Among North American Utilities by Ethical Boardroom magazine. To learn more about our corporate governance practices and transparency, stakeholder engagement, the experience and diversity of our Board members, and our Business Code of Ethics and Conduct, which highlights our commitment to the highest ethical standards and the importance of engaging in sustainable practices, please view our Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 22, 2021. Additionally, please view Chesapeake Utilities' news releases and historical quarterly earnings conference calls for additional discussions on ESG and our sustainability practices.

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Operational Highlights

Our net income for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $12.5 million, or $0.71 per share, compared to $9.3 million, or $0.56 per share, for the same quarter of 2020. Operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2021 increased by $2.7 million, or 15.6 percent, over the same period in 2020. During the third quarter of 2020, we settled the Hurricane Michael limited proceeding which resulted in $1.9 million in operating income being recognized that related to the first and second quarters of 2020. Excluding the absence of this timing difference, operating income increased $4.6 million compared to the third quarter of 2020. Higher performance in the third quarter of 2021 was generated from continued pipeline expansion projects, contributions from the 2020 acquisitions of Elkton Gas and Western Natural Gas, higher margins from consumption returning toward pre-pandemic levels, natural gas distribution growth, increased propane margins, and margin growth from increased investment in the Florida GRIP program. We recorded higher depreciation, amortization and property taxes related to recent capital investments and operating expenses associated primarily with growth initiatives, including payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses. These expense increases were largely offset by $3.0 million of lower pandemic related costs and the establishment of regulatory assets for COVID-19 expenses.

	Three Months Ended
	September 30,				Increase
	2021		2020		(decrease)
(in thousands except per share)
Gross Margin
Regulated Energy segment	$	65,102	$	66,491	$	(1,389)
Unregulated Energy segment	14,897		13,068		1,829
Other businesses and eliminations	(28)		(51)		23
Total Gross Margin	$	79,971	$	79,508	$	463
Operating Income
Regulated Energy segment	$	23,538	$	20,482	$	3,056
Unregulated Energy segment	(2,883)		(3,092)		209
Other businesses and eliminations	(542)		16		(558)
Total Operating Income	20,113		17,406		2,707
Other income (expense), net	339		(40)		379
Interest charges	4,975		4,584		391
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	15,477		12,782		2,695
Income Taxes on Continuing Operations	2,993		3,502		(509)
Income from Continuing operations	12,484		9,280		3,204
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, net of tax	(9)		(19)		10
Net Income	$	12,475	$	9,261	$	3,214
Basic Earnings Per Share of Common Stock
Earnings from Continuing Operations	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	0.15
Earnings from Discontinued Operations	—		—		—
Basic Earnings Per Share of Common Stock	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	0.15
Diluted Earnings Per Share of Common Stock
Earnings from Continuing Operations	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	0.15
Earnings from Discontinued Operations	—		—		—
Diluted Earnings Per Share of Common Stock	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	0.15

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Key variances in continuing operations, between the third quarter of 2021 and the third quarter of 2020, included: 

(in thousands, except per share data)	Pre-tax Income		Net Income		Earnings Per Share
Third Quarter of 2020 Reported Results from Continuing Operations	$	12,782	$	9,280	$	0.56
Adjusting for Unusual Items:
Absence of timing of Hurricane Michael Settlement (first and second quarter 2020 impacts recorded in the third quarter of 2020)	(1,933)		(1,444)		(0.08)
Regulatory deferral of COVID-19 expenses per PSCs orders	2,437		1,821		0.10
Favorable income tax impact associated the CARES Act recognized during the third quarter of 2021	—		922		0.05
	504		1,299		0.07
Increased (Decreased) Gross Margins:
Increased retail propane margins and fees	994		743		0.04
Margin contributions from 2020 and 2021 acquisitions*	855		638		0.04
Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline service expansions*	795		594		0.03
Improved margin from electric operations	653		488		0.03
Natural gas growth (excluding service expansions)	620		463		0.03
Increased customer consumption - primarily due to a return toward pre-pandemic conditions	536		400		0.02
Florida GRIP*	475		355		0.02
	4,928		3,681		0.21
(Increased) Decreased Operating Expenses (Excluding Cost of Sales):
Depreciation, amortization and property tax costs due to new capital investments	(1,715)		(1,281)		(0.07)
Payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses	(1,317)		(984)		(0.06)
Operating expenses for Elkton Gas and Western Natural Gas acquisitions	(531)		(397)		(0.02)
Net reduction in expenses associated with the COVID-19 pandemic	608		454		0.03
	(2,955)		(2,208)		(0.12)
Other income tax effects	—		269		0.02
Net other changes	218		163		—
Change in shares outstanding due to 2020 and 2021 equity offerings	—		—		(0.03)
	218		432		(0.01)
Third Quarter of 2021 Reported Results from Continuing Operations	$	15,477	$	12,484	$	0.71

*See the Major Projects and Initiatives table.

Our net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $60.8 million, or $3.45 per share, compared to $49.1 million, or $2.97 per share, for the same period of 2020. Operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 increased by $16.8 million, or 21.6 percent, over the same period in 2020. The growth in 2021 reflects increased consumption driven primarily by colder weather compared to the same period of 2020, expansion projects and acquisitions completed in 2020. Further contributing to the improved performance in the first nine months of 2021 was organic growth, consumption returning to pre-pandemic levels, increased propane margins, increased margins from investment in the Florida GRIP program, and the impact of the Hurricane Michael regulatory proceeding settlement. These margin increases were partially offset by higher depreciation, amortization and property taxes related to recent capital investments and operating expenses associated primarily with growth initiatives and a return toward pre-pandemic operating levels, including payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses and outside services costs. The operating expense increases were partially offset by $2.3 million decrease in pandemic related costs compared to 2020 and the establishment of regulatory assets for COVID-19 expenses as approved by the PSCs.

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	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				Increase
	2021		2020		(decrease)
(in thousands except per share)
Gross Margin
Regulated Energy segment	$	209,718	$	191,745	$	17,973
Unregulated Energy segment	71,625		61,883		9,742
Other businesses and eliminations	(102)		(210)		108
Total Gross Margin	$	281,241	$	253,418	$	27,823
Operating Income
Regulated Energy segment	$	79,210	$	66,376	$	12,834
Unregulated Energy segment	15,777		11,050		4,727
Other businesses and eliminations	(699)		92		(791)
Total Operating Income	94,288		77,518		16,770
Other income, net	2,180		2,997		(817)
Interest charges	15,134		15,452		(318)
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	81,334		65,063		16,271
Income Taxes on Continuing Operations	20,563		16,082		4,481
Income from Continuing operations	60,771		48,981		11,790
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	(17)		165		(182)
Net Income	$	60,754	$	49,146	$	11,608
Basic Earnings Per Share of Common Stock
Earnings from Continuing Operations	$	3.46	$	2.97	$	0.49
Earnings from Discontinued Operations	—		0.01		(0.01)
Basic Earnings Per Share of Common Stock	$	3.46	$	2.98	$	0.48
Diluted Earnings Per Share of Common Stock
Earnings from Continuing Operations	$	3.45	$	2.96	$	0.49
Earnings from Discontinued Operations	—		0.01		(0.01)
Diluted Earnings Per Share of Common Stock	$	3.45	$	2.97	$	0.48

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Key variances in continuing operations, between the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and the nine months ended September 30, 2020, included: 

(in thousands, except per share data)	Pre-tax Income		Net Income		Earnings Per Share
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Reported Results from Continuing Operations	$	65,063	$	48,981	$	2.96
Adjusting for Unusual Items:
Regulatory deferral of COVID-19 expenses per PSCs orders	3,312		2,437		0.14
Gains from sales of assets	(1,563)		(1,150)		(0.07)
Net impact of CARES Act items recognized during the second quarter of 2020 and third quarter of 2021	—		(748)		(0.06)
	1,749		539		0.01
Increased (Decreased) Gross Margins:
Increased customer consumption - primarily weather related	6,485		4,772		0.27
Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline service expansions*	6,037		4,442		0.25
Margin contributions from 2020 and 2021 acquisitions*	3,936		2,896		0.16
Increased propane margins and fees	2,712		1,995		0.11
Increased customer consumption - primarily due to a return toward pre-pandemic conditions	2,280		1,677		0.10
Natural gas growth (excluding service expansions)	2,237		1,646		0.09
Florida GRIP*	1,408		1,036		0.06
Improved margin from electric operations	931		685		0.04
Aspire Energy improved margin including natural gas liquid processing	897		660		0.04
Sandpiper infrastructure rider associated with conversions	624		459		0.04
	27,547		20,268		1.16
(Increased) Decreased Operating Expenses (Excluding Cost of Sales):
Depreciation, amortization and property tax costs due to new capital investments	(5,802)		(4,269)		(0.24)
Payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses due to growth	(4,679)		(3,443)		(0.20)
Operating expenses for Elkton Gas and Western Natural Gas acquisitions	(2,499)		(1,839)		(0.10)
Net increase in operating expenses associated with a return toward pre-pandemic conditions	(969)		(713)		(0.04)
Insurance expense (non-health)	(420)		(309)		(0.02)
	(14,369)		(10,573)		(0.60)
Other income tax effects	—		554		0.03
Net other changes	1,344		1,002		0.07
Change in shares outstanding due to 2020 and 2021 equity offerings	—		—		(0.18)
	1,344		1,556		(0.08)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Reported Results from Continuing Operations	$	81,334	$	60,771	$	3.45

*See the Major Projects and Initiatives table.

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Summary of Key Factors

Recently Completed and Ongoing Major Projects and Initiatives

We constantly pursue and develop additional projects and initiatives to serve existing and new customers, and to further grow our businesses and earnings, with the intention to increase shareholder value. The following table includes the major projects/initiatives recently completed and currently underway. Major projects and initiatives that have generated consistent year-over-year margin contributions are removed from the table. In the future, we will add new projects and initiatives to this table once negotiations are substantially completed and the associated earnings can be estimated.

	Gross Margin for the Period
	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended				Year Ended		Estimate for
	September 30,				September 30,				December 31,		Fiscal
in thousands	2021		2020		2021		2020		2020		2021		2022
Pipeline Expansions:
Western Palm Beach County, Florida Expansion (1)	$	1,175	$	1,020	$	3,515	$	2,988	$	4,167	$	4,811	$	5,227
Del-Mar Energy Pathway (1) (2)	1,049		924		2,854		1,565		2,462		4,578		6,708
Callahan Intrastate Pipeline (2) (3)	1,893		1,378		5,673		1,452		2,926		7,564		7,564
Guernsey Power Station	47		—		141		—		—		404		1,486
Winter Haven Expansion	—		—		—		—		—		—		658
Beachside Pipeline Expansion	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total Pipeline Expansions	4,164		3,322		12,183		6,005		9,555		17,357		21,643
CNG Transportation	1,598		1,592		5,383		5,047		7,231		7,300		8,500
RNG Transportation	—		—		—		—		—		86		1,000
Acquisitions:
Elkton Gas	590		357		2,648		357		1,344		3,900		4,113
Western Natural Gas	372		—		1,312		—		389		2,066		2,251
Escambia Meter Station	250		—		333		—		—		583		1,000
Total Acquisitions	1,212		357		4,293		357		1,733		6,549		7,364
Regulatory Initiatives:
Florida GRIP	4,306		3,831		12,543		11,135		15,178		16,950		18,797
Hurricane Michael Regulatory Proceeding	3,264		8,261		8,984		8,261		10,864		11,014		11,014
Capital Cost Surcharge Programs	433		129		690		389		523		1,186		1,985
Elkton STRIDE Plan	—		—		—		—		—		45		299
Total Regulatory Initiatives	8,003		12,221		22,217		19,785		26,565		29,195		32,095
Total	$	14,977	$	17,492	$	44,076	$	31,194	$	45,084	$	60,487	$	70,602

(1) Includes gross margin generated from interim services.

(2) Includes gross margin from natural gas distribution services.

(3) Prior quarter amounts have been revised to conform to the current period presentation.

Detailed Discussion of Major Projects and Initiatives

Pipeline Expansions

West Palm Beach County, Florida Expansion

Peninsula Pipeline is constructing four transmission lines to bring additional natural gas to our distribution system in West Palm Beach, Florida. The first phase of this project was placed into service in December 2018 and generated incremental gross margin of $0.2 million and $0.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, compared to 2020. We expect to complete the remainder of the project in phases through the fourth quarter of 2021, and estimate that the project will generate annual gross margin of $4.8 million in 2021 and $5.2 million annually thereafter.

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Del-Mar Energy Pathway

In December 2019, the FERC issued an order approving the construction of the Del-Mar Energy Pathway project. Eastern Shore recently completed this project. The new facilities: (i) ensure an additional 14,300 Dekatherms per day ("Dts/d") of firm service to four customers, (ii) provide additional natural gas transmission pipeline infrastructure in eastern Sussex County, Delaware, and (iii) represent the first extension of Eastern Shore’s pipeline system into Somerset County, Maryland. Construction of the project began in January 2020. Including interim services, this project generated additional gross margin of $0.1 million and $1.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. The estimated annual gross margin from this project, including initial natural gas distribution service in Somerset County, Maryland, is approximately $4.6 million in 2021 and $6.7 million annually thereafter.

Callahan Intrastate Pipeline

Peninsula Pipeline completed the construction of a jointly owned intrastate transmission pipeline with Seacoast Gas Transmission in Nassau County, Florida in June 2020. The 26-mile pipeline serves growing demand for energy in both Nassau and Duval Counties. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the project generated $0.5 million and $4.2 million, respectively, in additional gross margin, which includes margin from natural gas distribution service. The estimated annual gross margin from this project, including natural gas distribution service, is approximately $7.6 million in 2021 and beyond.

Guernsey Power Station

Guernsey Power Station and our affiliate, Aspire Energy Express, entered into a precedent firm transportation capacity agreement whereby Guernsey Power Station will construct a power generation facility and Aspire Energy Express will provide firm natural gas transportation service to this facility. Guernsey Power Station commenced construction of the project in October 2019. In the second quarter of 2021, Aspire Energy Express commenced construction of the gas transmission facilities to provide the firm transportation service to the power generation facility. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recognized approximately $0.1 million, slightly lower than originally estimated as a result of a construction delay in the project. The project is expected to be in service in the fourth quarter of 2021, and produce gross margin of approximately $0.4 million in 2021 and $1.5 million in 2022 and beyond.

Winter Haven Expansion

In May 2021, Peninsula Pipeline filed a petition with the Florida PSC for approval of its Transportation Service Agreement with CFG for an incremental 6,800 Dts/d of firm service in the Winter Haven, Florida area. As part of this agreement, Peninsula Pipeline will construct a new interconnect with FGT and a new regulator station for CFG. CFG will use the additional firm service to support new incremental load due to growth in the area, including providing service, most immediately, to a new can manufacturing facility, as well as reliability and operational benefits to CFG’s existing distribution system in the area. In connection with Peninsula Pipeline’s new regulator station, CFG is also extending its distribution system to connect to the new station. We expect this expansion to generate additional gross margin of $0.7 million beginning in 2022 and beyond.

Beachside Pipeline Expansion

In June 2021, Peninsula Pipeline and Florida City Gas entered into a Transportation Service Agreement for an incremental 10,176 Dts/d of firm service in Indian River County, Florida, to support Florida City Gas’ growth along the Indian River's barrier island. As part of this agreement, Peninsula Pipeline will construct approximately 11.3 miles of pipeline from its existing pipeline in the Sebastian, Florida, area east under the ICW and southward on the barrier island. We expect this expansion to generate additional annual gross margin of $2.5 million in 2023 and beyond.

CNG Transportation

Marlin Gas Services provides CNG temporary hold services, contracted pipeline integrity services, emergency services for damaged pipelines and specialized gas services for customers who have unique requirements. Marlin Gas Services generated additional gross margin of $0.3 million on a year-to-date basis. We estimate that Marlin Gas Services will generate annual gross margin of approximately $7.3 million in 2021 and $8.5 million in 2022, with the potential for additional growth in future years. Marlin Gas Services continues to actively expand the territories it serves, as well as leverage its patented technology to serve other markets, including pursuing liquefied natural gas transportation opportunities and RNG transportation opportunities from diverse supply sources to various pipeline interconnection points, as further outlined below.

RNG Transportation

Noble Road Landfill RNG Project

In September 2020, Fortistar and Rumpke Waste & Recycling announced commencement of construction of the Noble Road Landfill RNG Project in Shiloh, Ohio. The project includes the construction of a new state-of-the-art facility that will utilize

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advanced, patented technology to treat landfill gas by removing carbon dioxide and other components to purify the gas and produce pipeline quality RNG. In October 2021, we announced that Aspire Energy had completed construction of its Noble Road Landfill RNG pipeline project, a 33.1-mile pipeline, which will transport RNG generated from the landfill to Aspire Energy’s pipeline system, displacing conventionally produced natural gas. In conjunction with this expansion, Aspire Energy also upgraded an existing compressor station and installed two new metering and regulation sites. Once flowing, the RNG volume will represent nearly 10 percent of Aspire Energy’s gas gathering volumes.

Bioenergy DevCo

In June 2020, our Delmarva natural gas operations and Bioenergy DevCo (“BDC”), a developer of anaerobic digestion facilities that create renewable energy and healthy soil products from organic material, entered into an agreement related to a project to extract RNG from poultry production waste. BDC and our affiliates are collaborating on this project in addition to several other project sites where organic waste can be converted into a carbon-negative energy source.

Marlin Gas Services will transport the RNG created from the organic waste from the BDC facility to an Eastern Shore interconnection, where the sustainable fuel will be introduced into our transmission system and ultimately distributed to our natural gas customers.

CleanBay Project

In July 2020, our Delmarva natural gas operations and CleanBay Renewables Inc. ("CleanBay") announced a new partnership to bring RNG to our operations. As part of this partnership, we will transport the RNG produced at CleanBay's planned Westover, Maryland bio-refinery, to our natural gas infrastructure in the Delmarva Peninsula region. Eastern Shore and Marlin Gas Services, will transport the RNG from CleanBay to our Delmarva natural gas distribution system where it is ultimately delivered to the Delmarva natural gas distribution end use customers.

At the present time, we expect to generate $0.1 million in 2021 in incremental margin from these RNG transportation projects . Timing of incremental margin from RNG transportation projects is dependent upon the construction schedules of each project. As we continue to finalize contract terms and complete the necessary permitting associated with each of these projects, additional information will be provided regarding incremental margin. In addition to these projects, the Company is continuing to pursue other RNG projects that provide opportunities for the Company across the entire value chain.

Acquisitions

Elkton Gas

In July 2020, we closed on the acquisition of Elkton Gas, which provides natural gas distribution service to approximately 7,000 residential and commercial customers within a franchised area of Cecil County, Maryland. The purchase price was approximately $15.6 million, which included $0.6 million of working capital. Elkton Gas’ territory is contiguous to our franchised service territory in Cecil County, Maryland. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we generated $0.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively, in additional gross margin from Elkton Gas and estimate that this acquisition will generate gross margin of approximately $3.9 million in 2021 and $4.1 million thereafter.

Western Natural Gas

In October 2020, Sharp acquired certain propane operating assets of Western Natural Gas, which provides propane distribution service throughout Jacksonville, Florida and the surrounding communities, for approximately $6.7 million, net of cash acquired. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination within our Unregulated Energy Segment in the fourth quarter of 2020. We generated $0.4 million and $1.3 million in additional gross margin for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, from Western Natural Gas and we estimate that this acquisition will generate gross margin of approximately $2.1 million in 2021 and grow to $2.3 million of gross margin in 2022, with additional opportunities for growth in the future.

Escambia Meter Station

In June 2021, Peninsula Pipeline purchased the Escambia Meter Station from Florida Power and Light and entered into a Transportation Service Agreement with Gulf Power Company to provide up to 530,000 Dts/d of firm service from an interconnect with FGT to Florida Power & Light’s Crist Lateral pipeline. The Florida Power & Light Crist Lateral provides gas supply to their natural gas fired power plant owned by Florida Power & Light in Pensacola, Florida. We generated $0.3 million in additional gross margin in the third quarter of 2021 and we estimate that this acquisition will generate gross margin of approximately $0.6 million in 2021 and grow to $1.0 million of gross margin in 2022.

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Regulatory Initiatives

Florida GRIP

Florida GRIP is a natural gas pipe replacement program approved by the Florida PSC that allows automatic recovery, through rates, of costs associated with the replacement of mains and services. Since the program's inception in August 2012, we have invested $183.6 million of capital expenditures to replace 337 miles of qualifying distribution mains, including $17.7 million of new pipes during the first nine months of 2021. We expect to generate annual gross margin of approximately $17.0 million in 2021, and $18.8 million in 2022.

Hurricane Michael

In August 2019, FPU filed a limited proceeding requesting recovery of storm-related costs associated with Hurricane Michael (capital and expenses) through a change in base rates. In March 2020, we filed an update to our original filing to account for actual charges incurred through December 2019, revised the amortization period of the storm-related costs, and included costs related to Hurricane Dorian.

In September 2019, FPU filed a petition with the Florida PSC, for approval of its consolidated electric depreciation rates. The petition was joined to the Hurricane Michael docket. The approved rates, which were part of the settlement agreement in September 2020 that is described below, were retroactively applied effective January 1, 2020.

In September 2020, the Florida PSC approved a settlement agreement between FPU and the Office of the Public Counsel regarding final cost recovery and rates associated with Hurricane Michael. Previously, in late 2019, the Florida PSC approved an interim rate increase, subject to refund, effective January 1, 2020, associated with the restoration effort following Hurricane Michael. We fully reserved these interim rates, pending a final resolution and settlement of the limited proceeding. The settlement agreement allowed us to: (a) refund the over-collection of interim rates through the fuel clause; (b) record regulatory assets for storm costs in the amount of $45.8 million including interest which will be amortized over six years; (c) recover these storm costs through a surcharge for a total of $7.7 million annually; and (d) collect an annual increase in revenue of $3.3 million to recover capital costs associated with new plant investments and a regulatory asset for the cost of removal and undepreciated plant. The new base rates and storm surcharge were effective on November 1, 2020. The following table summarizes the impact of the Hurricane Michael regulatory proceeding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020 (1)		2021		2020
Gross Margin	$	3,264	$	8,261	$	8,984	$	8,261
Depreciation	(305)		(883)		(913)		(883)
Amortization of regulatory assets	2,079		6,238		6,237		6,238
Operating income	1,490		2,906		3,660		2,906
Amortization of liability associated with interest expense	(293)		(1,132)		(930)		(1,132)
Pre-tax income	1,783		4,038		4,590		4,038
Income tax expense	451		1,106		1,213		1,106
Net income	$	1,332	$	2,932	$	3,377	$	2,932

(1) Amounts reflected for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 include the cumulative effect of the Hurricane Michael settlement dating back to January 1, 2020.

Capital Cost Surcharge Programs

In December 2019, the FERC approved Eastern Shore’s capital cost surcharge, which became effective January 1, 2020. The surcharge, an approved item in the settlement of Eastern Shore’s last general rate case, allows Eastern Shore to recover capital costs associated with mandated highway or railroad relocation projects that required the replacement of existing Eastern Shore facilities. Eastern Shore expects to produce gross margin of approximately $1.2 million in 2021 and $2.0 million in 2022 from relocation projects, which is ultimately dependent upon the timing of filings and the completion of construction.

Elkton Gas STRIDE Plan

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In March 2021, Elkton Gas filed a STRIDE plan with the Maryland PSC. The STRIDE plan proposes to increase the speed of Elkton Gas' Aldyl-A pipeline replacement program and to recover the costs of the plan in the form of a fixed charge rider through a proposed 5-year surcharge. Under Elkton Gas’ proposed STRIDE plan, the Aldyl-A pipelines would be replaced by 2023. In June 2021, we reached a settlement with the Maryland PSC Staff and the Maryland Office of the Peoples Counsel. The STRIDE plan is expected to go into service in the fourth quarter of 2021 and is expected to generate $0.3 million of additional gross margin in 2022 and $0.4 million annually thereafter.

COVID-19 Regulatory Proceeding

In October 2020, the Florida PSC approved a joint petition of our natural gas and electric distribution utilities in Florida to establish a regulatory asset to record incremental expenses incurred due to COVID-19. The regulatory asset will allow us to seek recovery of these costs in the next base rate proceedings. In November 2020, the Office of Public Counsel filed a protest to the order approving the establishment of this regulatory asset treatment. The Company’s Florida regulated business units reached a settlement with Office of Public Counsel in June 2021. The settlement allowed the business units to establish a regulatory asset of $2.1 million. This amount includes COVID-19 related incremental expenses for bad debt write-offs, personnel protective equipment, cleaning and business information services for remote work. Our Florida regulated business units will amortize the amount over two years beginning January 1, 2022 and recover the regulatory asset through the Purchased Gas Adjustment and Swing Service mechanisms for the natural gas business units and through the Fuel Purchased Power Cost Recovery clause for the electric division. This results in annual additional gross margin of $1.0 million that will be offset by a corresponding amortization of regulatory asset expense for both 2022 and 2023.

Other major factors influencing gross margin

Weather Impact

Weather was not a significant factor in the third quarter. For the nine-month period, weather conditions accounted for $6.5 million of increased gross margin compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to a 7.2 percent increase in HDDs and a return to pre-pandemic conditions that resulted in increased customer consumption. Assuming normal temperatures, as detailed below, gross margin would have been higher by $1.3 million. The following table summarizes HDD and CDD variances from the 10-year average HDD/CDD ("Normal") for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 30,			September 30,
	2021	2020	Variance	2021	2020	Variance
Delmarva Peninsula
Actual HDD	9	43	(34)	2,595	2,416	179
10-Year Average HDD ("Normal")	47	48	(1)	2,736	2,797	(61)
Variance from Normal	(38)	(5)		(141)	(381)
Florida
Actual HDD	1	2	(1)	573	412	161
10-Year Average HDD ("Normal")	1	—	1	550	613	(63)
Variance from Normal	—	2		23	(201)
Ohio
Actual HDD	41	86	(45)	3,489	3,383	106
10-Year Average HDD ("Normal")	78	79	(1)	3,660	3,691	(31)
Variance from Normal	(37)	7		(171)	(308)
Florida
Actual CDD	1,330	1,365	(35)	2,340	2,637	(297)
10-Year Average CDD ("Normal")	1,402	1,416	(14)	2,563	2,559	4
Variance from Normal	(72)	(51)		(223)	78

Natural Gas Distribution Margin Growth

Customer growth for our natural gas distribution operations, as a result of the addition of new customers and the conversion of customers from alternative fuel sources to natural gas service, generated $0.6 million and $2.2 million of additional margin for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. The average number of residential customers served on the

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Delmarva Peninsula increased by 4.0 percent and 4.1 percent for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, while Florida customers increased by and 4.7 percent and 5.0 percent, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. A larger percentage of the margin growth was generated from residential growth given the expansion of natural gas into new housing communities and conversions to natural gas as our distribution infrastructure continues to build out. We anticipate continued customer growth, as new communities continue to build out due to population growth, additional infrastructure is added to support the growth. The details for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 are provided in the following table:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2021				September 30, 2021
(in thousands)	Delmarva Peninsula		Florida		Delmarva Peninsula		Florida
Customer Growth:
Residential	$	226	$	208	$	1,049	$	788
Commercial and industrial	84		102		183		217
Total Customer Growth	$	310	$	310	$	1,232	$	1,005

Regulated Energy Segment

For the quarter ended September 30, 2021, compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2020:

	Three Months Ended
	September 30,				Increase
	2021		2020		(decrease)
(in thousands)
Revenue	$	80,396	$	82,762	$	(2,366)
Cost of sales	15,294		16,271		(977)
Gross margin	65,102		66,491		(1,389)
Operations & maintenance	24,477		26,364		(1,887)
Depreciation & amortization	12,296		15,314		(3,018)
Other taxes	4,791		4,331		460
Total operating expenses	41,564		46,009		(4,445)
Operating income	$	23,538	$	20,482	$	3,056

Operating income for the Regulated Energy segment for the third quarter of 2021 was $23.5 million, an increase of $3.1 million, or 14.9 percent, over the same period in 2020. During the third quarter of 2020, we settled the Hurricane Michael limited proceeding, which resulted in $1.9 million in operating income being recognized that related to the first and second quarters of 2020. Excluding this timing difference, operating income increased $5.0 million compared to the third quarter of 2020. Higher operating income reflects continued pipeline expansions by Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline, increased consumption from a return toward pre-pandemic consumption levels, organic growth in our natural gas distribution businesses, and operating results from the Elkton Gas and Escambia Meter Station acquisitions completed in 2020 and 2021, as well as lower expenses. Operating expenses decreased by $3.0 million compared to the prior year quarter due to a lower level of overall pandemic related costs compared to 2020 and the establishment of regulatory assets for COVID-19 expenses as authorized by the PSCs.

Items contributing to the quarter-over-quarter decrease in gross margin are listed in the following table:

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(in thousands)
Margin impact from the Hurricane Michael regulatory proceeding settlement (includes the absence of first and second quarter 2020 impact recorded in the third quarter of 2020)	$	(5,507)
Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline service expansions	795
Improved margin from electric operations	653
Natural gas growth (excluding service expansions)	620
Margin contribution from 2020 and 2021 acquisitions	483
Florida GRIP	475
Increased customer consumption - primarily due to a return toward pre-pandemic conditions	314
Eastern Shore capital surcharge	304
Other variances	474
Quarter-over-quarter decrease in gross margin	$	(1,389)

The following narrative discussion provides further detail and analysis of the significant items in the foregoing table.

Margin Impact from Hurricane Michael Regulatory Proceeding Settlement

We saw a decrease in gross margin of $5.5 million as a result of the settlement of the Hurricane Michael regulatory proceeding which included the absence of interim rates from the first and second quarter of 2020 that were first reflected in the third quarter of 2020. Refer to Note 5, Rates and Other Regulatory Activities, in the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline Service Expansions

We generated additional gross margin of $0.7 million from Peninsula Pipeline's Western Palm Beach County and Callahan projects and $0.1 million from Eastern Shore's Del-Mar Energy Pathway project.

Improved Margin from Electric Operations

Our electric operations generated additional gross margin of $0.7 million due to increased consumption and growth.

Natural Gas Distribution Customer Growth

We generated additional gross margin of $0.6 million from natural gas customer growth. Gross margin increased by $0.3 million in Florida and $0.3 million on the Delmarva Peninsula for the three months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to the same period in 2020, due primarily to residential customer growth of 4.0 percent and 4.7 percent on the Delmarva Peninsula and in Florida, respectively.

Acquisitions

Gross margin increased by $0.5 million due to margin contributed from Elkton Gas and the Escambia Meter Station which were completed in July 2020 and June 2021, respectively.

Florida GRIP

Continued investment in the Florida GRIP generated additional gross margin of $0.5 million in third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.

Increased customer consumption - primarily due to return toward pre-pandemic consumption

The absence of unfavorable COVID-19 impacts, resulted in a return towards pre-pandemic consumption, positively impacting gross margin by $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.

Eastern Shore Capital Surcharge

Eastern Shore's capital surcharge resulted in $0.3 million of additional margin for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Refer to Note 5, Rates and Other Regulatory Activities, in the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Operating Expenses

Items contributing to the quarter-over-quarter decrease in operating expenses are listed in the following table:

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(in thousands)
Absence of Hurricane Michael Depreciation and Amortization cumulative adjustment (first and second quarter 2020)	$	(3,574)
Regulatory deferral of COVID-19 expenses per PSCs orders	(2,437)
Net reduction in expenses associated with the COVID-19 pandemic	(546)
Depreciation, asset removal and property tax costs due to new capital investments	1,181
Payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses due to growth	612
Operating expenses from the Elkton Gas acquisition	204
Other variances	115
Quarter-over-quarter decrease in operating expenses	$	(4,445)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				Increase
	2021		2020		(decrease)
(in thousands)
Revenue	$	282,503	$	259,235	$	23,268
Cost of sales	72,785		67,490		5,295
Gross margin	209,718		191,745		17,973
Operations & maintenance	79,363		78,062		1,301
Depreciation & amortization	36,156		33,979		2,177
Other taxes	14,989		13,328		1,661
Total operating expenses	130,508		125,369		5,139
Operating income	$	79,210	$	66,376	$	12,834

Operating income for the Regulated Energy segment for the first nine months of 2021 was $79.2 million, an increase of $12.8 million, or 19.3 percent, over the same period in 2020. Higher operating income reflects continued pipeline expansions by Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline, operating results from the Elkton Gas and Escambia Meter Station acquisitions completed in 2020 and 2021, and increased consumption from a return toward pre-pandemic consumption levels. Further contributing to the operating income growth was margin from organic growth in our natural gas distribution businesses and increased consumption driven primarily by colder weather compared to the same period of 2020. These margin increases were offset by higher depreciation, amortization and property taxes, including amortization of the regulatory asset associated with the Hurricane Michael regulatory proceeding settlement, expenses associated with Elkton Gas, and higher other operating expenses. The operating expense increases were partially offset by $2.5 million associated with a reduction in pandemic related costs compared to 2020 and the establishment of regulatory assets for COVID-19 expenses as approved by the PSCs.

Items contributing to the period-over-period increase in gross margin are listed in the following table:

(in thousands)
Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline service expansions	$	6,037
Margin contribution from 2020 and 2021 acquisitions	2,624
Natural gas growth (excluding service expansions)	2,237
Increased customer consumption - primarily due to a return toward pre-pandemic conditions	2,112
Increased customer consumption - primarily weather related	1,510
Florida GRIP	1,408
Improved margin from electric operations	931
Sandpiper Energy infrastructure rider associated with conversions	624
Other variances	490
Period-over-period increase in gross margin	$	17,973

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The following narrative discussion provides further detail and analysis of the significant items in the foregoing table.

Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline Service Expansions

We generated additional gross margin of $4.7 million from Peninsula Pipeline's Western Palm Beach County and Callahan projects and $1.3 million from Eastern Shore's Del-Mar Energy Pathway project.

Acquisitions

Gross margin increased by $2.6 million due to margin contributed from Elkton Gas and the Escambia Meter Station which were completed in July 2020 and June 2021, respectively.

Natural Gas Distribution Customer Growth

We generated additional gross margin of $2.2 million from natural gas customer growth. Gross margin increased by $1.0 million in Florida and $1.2 million on the Delmarva Peninsula for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to the same period in 2020, due primarily to residential customer growth of 4.1 percent and 5.0 percent on the Delmarva Peninsula and in Florida, respectively.

Increased customer consumption - primarily due to return toward pre-pandemic conditions

The absence of unfavorable COVID-19 impacts during the first nine months of 2021, resulted in a return to pre-pandemic consumption, positively impacting gross margin by $2.1 million compared to the same period in 2020.

Increased Customer Consumption - primarily weather related

Gross margin increased by $1.5 million for the for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to a 7 percent increase in HDDs on the Delmarva Peninsula and a 39 percent increase in HDDs in Florida that resulted in increased customer consumption of energy.

Florida GRIP

Continued investment in the Florida GRIP generated additional gross margin of $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.

Improved Margin from Electric Operations

Our electric operations generated additional gross margin of $0.9 million due to increased consumption and growth.

Sandpiper Energy Infrastructure Rider Associated with Conversions

We generated additional margin of $0.6 million associated with the conversion of Sandpiper Energy''s propane customers to natural gas customers for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.

Operating Expenses

Items contributing to the period-over-period increase in operating expenses are listed in the following table:

(in thousands)
Depreciation, asset removal and property tax costs due to new capital investments	$	4,563
Payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses due to growth	2,601
Operating expenses from the Elkton Gas acquisition	1,238
Net increase in operating expenses associated with a return toward pre-pandemic conditions	853
Regulatory deferral of COVID-19 expenses per PSCs orders	(3,312)
Other variances	(804)
Period-over-period increase in operating expenses	$	5,139

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Unregulated Energy Segment

For the quarter ended September 30, 2021, compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2020:

	Three Months Ended
	September 30,				Increase
	2021		2020		(decrease)
(in thousands)
Revenue	$	32,110	$	22,714	$	9,396
Cost of sales	17,213		9,646		7,567
Gross margin	14,897		13,068		1,829
Operations & maintenance	13,382		12,412		970
Depreciation & amortization	3,491		2,968		523
Other taxes	907		780		127
Total operating expenses	17,780		16,160		1,620
Operating loss	$	(2,883)	$	(3,092)	$	209

Operating results for the Unregulated Energy segment for the third quarter of 2021 increased by $0.2 million compared to the same period in 2020. The operating results for this segment typically exhibit seasonality with the first and fourth quarters producing higher results due to colder temperatures. The results for the third quarter are not indicative of the results for the entire year.

Higher operating results during the third quarter were driven by increased propane margins, contributions from the acquisition of Western Natural Gas and margin improvement from Aspire Energy as well as increased consumption in the propane businesses as volumes continue returning toward pre-pandemic levels. Increased operating results were partially offset by higher operating expenses, depreciation, amortization and property taxes related to recent capital investments, and expenses associated with Western Natural Gas.

Gross Margin

Items contributing to the quarter-over-quarter increase in gross margin are listed in the following table:

(in thousands)
Propane Operations
Increased retail propane margins and service fee	$	751
Western Natural Gas acquisition (completed in October 2020)	372
Increased wholesale propane margins	243
Increased customer consumption - primarily due to a return toward pre-pandemic conditions	222
Increased customer consumption - primarily weather related	122
Aspire Energy
Increased margin including improvements from natural gas liquid processing	320
Other variances	(201)
Quarter-over-quarter increase in gross margin	$	1,829

The following narrative discussion provides further detail and analysis of the significant items in the foregoing table.

Propane Operations

•Increased Retail Propane Margins and Service Fee - Gross margin increased by $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, due to lower propane inventory costs and favorable market conditions as well as resuming assessment of our customary service fees which had been suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic during the same period in the prior year. These market conditions, which include market pricing and competition with other propane suppliers, as well as the availability and price of alternative energy sources, may fluctuate based on changes in demand, supply and other energy commodity prices.

•Western Natural Gas - Gross margin increased by $0.4 million due to the margin generated from Western Natural Gas,

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which was acquired by Sharp in October 2020.

•Increased Wholesale Propane Margins - Gross margin increased by $0.2 million during the third quarter of 2021 over the same period in 2020, due to lower propane inventory costs and favorable market conditions. These conditions tend to fluctuate based on changes in demand, supply and other energy commodity prices.

•Increased Customer Consumption - primarily due to a return toward pre-pandemic conditions - Gross margin increased due to the absence of unfavorable COVID-19 impacts, resulting in a return toward pre-pandemic consumption, positively impacting gross margin by $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.

•Increased Customer Consumption - primarily weather related - Gross margin increase by $0.1 million due to growth and favorable pricing during the third quarter of 2021.

Aspire Energy

•Gross margin increased by $0.3 million during the third quarter of 2021 over the same period in 2020, including improvements from natural gas liquid processing.

Other Operating Expenses

Items contributing to the quarter-over-quarter increase in operating expenses are listed in the following table:

(in thousands)
Depreciation, amortization and property tax costs due to new capital investments	$	595
Payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses due to growth	427
Operating expenses from the Western Natural Gas acquisition	273
Net increase in operating expenses associated with a return toward pre-pandemic conditions	123
Other variances	202
Quarter-over-quarter increase in operating expenses	$	1,620

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				Increase
	2021		2020		(decrease)
(in thousands)
Revenue	$	141,642	$	104,466	$	37,176
Cost of sales	70,017		42,583		27,434
Gross margin	71,625		61,883		9,742
Operations & maintenance	42,560		39,408		3,152
Depreciation & amortization	10,271		8,774		1,497
Other taxes	3,017		2,651		366
Total operating expenses	55,848		50,833		5,015
Operating income	$	15,777	$	11,050	$	4,727

Operating income for the Unregulated Energy segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $15.8 million, an increase of $4.7 million or 42.8 percent, over the same period in 2020. Higher operating income resulted from increased consumption driven primarily by colder weather compared to the same period in 2020, higher retail propane margins per gallon, and contributions from the acquisition of the Western Natural Gas propane assets. These margin increases were partially offset by higher depreciation, amortization and property taxes related to recent capital investments, increased payroll and benefits costs, new expenses associated with Western Natural Gas and higher other operating expenses.

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Gross Margin

Items contributing to the period-over-period increase in gross margin are listed in the following table:

(in thousands)
Propane Operations
Increased customer consumption - primarily weather related	$	3,823
Increased retail propane margins and service fees	2,403
Western Natural Gas acquisition (completed in October 2020)	1,312
Increased wholesale propane margins per gallon	309
Marlin Gas Services
Increased demand for CNG services	337
Aspire Energy
Increased customer consumption - primarily weather related	1,152
Improved margin including natural gas liquid processing	897
Other variances	(491)
Period-over-period increase in gross margin	$	9,742

The following narrative discussion provides further detail and analysis of the significant items in the foregoing table.

Propane Operations

•Increased Customer Consumption Primarily Weather Related - Gross margin increased by $3.8 million, as weather on the Delmarva Peninsula was 7 percent colder for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.

•Increased Retail Propane Margins and Service Fees - Gross margin increased by $2.4 million, due to lower propane inventory costs and favorable market conditions as well as resuming the assessment of our customary service fees which had been suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic during the same period in the prior year. These market conditions, which include competition with other propane suppliers, as well as the availability and price of alternative energy sources, may fluctuate based on changes in demand, supply and other energy commodity prices.

•Western Natural Gas - Gross margin increased by $1.3 million due to the margin generated from Western Natural Gas, which was acquired by Sharp in October 2020.

•Increased Wholesale Propane Margins - Gross margin increased by $0.3 million during the third quarter of 2021 over the same period in 2020, due to lower propane inventory costs and favorable market conditions. These conditions tend to fluctuate based on changes in demand, supply and other energy commodity prices.

Marlin Gas Services

•Gross margin increased by $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to the same period in the prior year due to higher demand for CNG hold services.

Aspire Energy

•Increased Customer Consumption Primarily Weather Related - Gross margin increased by $1.2 million due to higher consumption of gas as weather in Ohio was approximately 3 percent colder for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 over the same period in 2020.

•Improved Margin including natural gas liquid processing - Gross margin increased by $0.9 million, including improvements from natural gas liquid processing, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to the same period in 2020.

Other Operating Expenses

Items contributing to the period-over-period increase in operating expenses are listed in the following table:

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(in thousands)
Depreciation, amortization and property tax costs due to new capital investments	$	1,650
Payroll, benefits and other employee-related expenses due to growth	1,170
Operating expenses from the Western Natural Gas acquisition	880
Net increase in operating expenses associated with a return toward pre-pandemic conditions	406
Insurance expense (non-health)	404
Other variances	505
Period-over-period increase in operating expenses	$	5,015

OTHER EXPENSE, NET

For the quarter ended September 30, 2021 compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2020

Other expense, net, which includes non-operating investment income (expense), interest income, late fees charged to customers, gains or losses from the sale of assets and pension and other benefits expense, increased by $0.4 million in the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020

Other expense, net, which includes non-operating investment income (expense), interest income, late fees charged to customers, gains or losses from the sale of assets and pension and other benefits expense, decreased by $0.8 million in the first nine months of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020. The decrease was primarily due to gains on two property sales which were completed in the first quarter of 2020, partially offset by gains from the sales of CGS from Sharp to our Delaware Division.

INTEREST CHARGES

For the quarter ended September 30, 2021 compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2020

Interest charges for the three months ended September 30, 2021 increased by $0.4 million, compared to the same period in 2020, attributable primarily to a $0.8 million increase of an amortization credit/reduction in interest expense associated with a regulatory liability that was established in connection with the Hurricane Michael regulatory proceeding settlement. Partially offsetting the increased charges was a decrease of $0.3 million in lower interest expense from lower levels of outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facilities and the restructuring of our revolving credit facilities, and a decrease of $0.2 million in interest expense as a result of several long-term debt placements in 2020.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020

Interest charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 decreased by $0.3 million, compared to the same period in 2020, attributable primarily to a decrease of $1.5 million in lower interest expense from lower levels of outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facilities and the restructuring of our revolving credit facilities. Partially offsetting the interest savings was an increase of $0.6 million in interest expense as a result of several long-term debt placements in 2020, $0.4 million due to lower capitalized interest associated with growth projects, and $0.2 million of an amortization credit/reduction in interest expense associated with a regulatory liability that was established in connection with the Hurricane Michael regulatory proceeding settlement.

INCOME TAXES

For the quarter ended September 30, 2021 compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2020

Income tax expense was $3.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, compared to $3.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. Our effective income tax rate was 19.3 percent and 27.4 percent, for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. During the third quarter 2021, we recognized a $0.9 million reduction in tax expense associated certain provisions of the CARES Act which allowed us to carryback net operating losses into prior year periods where the federal income tax rate was higher.. Excluding this impact of the CARES Act, our effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was 25.3 percent.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020

Income tax expense was $20.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $16.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Our effective income tax rate was 25.3 percent and 24.7 percent, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

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FINANCIAL POSITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our capital requirements reflect the capital-intensive and seasonal nature of our business and are principally attributable to investment in new plant and equipment, retirement of outstanding debt and seasonal variability in working capital. We rely on cash generated from operations, short-term borrowings, and other sources to meet normal working capital requirements and to temporarily finance capital expenditures. We may also issue long-term debt and equity to fund capital expenditures and to maintain our capital structure within our target capital structure range. We maintain an effective shelf registration statement with the SEC for the issuance of shares of common stock in various types of equity offerings, including shares of common stock under our ATM equity program, as well as an effective registration statement with respect to the DRIP. Depending on our capital needs and subject to market conditions, in addition to other possible debt and equity offerings, we may consider issuing additional shares under the direct share purchase component of the DRIP and/or under the ATM equity program. Beginning in the third quarter of 2020, we issued shares of common stock under both the DRIP and the ATM equity program.

Our energy businesses are weather-sensitive and seasonal. We normally generate a large portion of our annual net income and subsequent increases in our accounts receivable in the first and fourth quarters of each year due to significant volumes of natural gas, electricity, and propane delivered by our distribution operations, and our natural gas transmission operations to customers during the peak-heating season. In addition, our natural gas and propane inventories, which usually peak in the fall months, are largely drawn down in the heating season and provide a source of cash as the inventory is used to satisfy winter sales demand.

Capital expenditures for investments in new or acquired plant and equipment are our largest capital requirements. Our capital expenditures were $151.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. In the table below, we have provided an updated range of our forecasted capital expenditures for 2021:

	2021
(dollars in thousands)	Low		High
Regulated Energy:
Natural gas distribution	$	76,000	$	79,000
Natural gas transmission	58,000		63,000
Electric distribution	8,000		8,000
Total Regulated Energy	142,000		150,000
Unregulated Energy:
Propane distribution	11,000		12,000
Energy transmission	16,000		20,000
Other unregulated energy	13,000		15,000
Total Unregulated Energy	40,000		47,000
Other:
Corporate and other businesses	3,000		3,000
Total Other	3,000		3,000
Total 2021 Forecasted Capital Expenditures	$	185,000	$	200,000

The 2021 forecast, which excludes any potential acquisitions, includes capital expenditures associated with the following projects: Delmarva Natural Gas distribution's Somerset County expansion, Eastern Shore's Del-Mar Energy Pathway, Florida's Western Palm Beach County expansion and other potential pipeline projects, continued expenditures under the Florida GRIP, further expansions of our natural gas distribution and transmission systems, continued natural gas and electric system infrastructure improvement activities, facilities to support Marlin Gas Services' CNG transport growth and expansion into RNG and LNG transport, information technology systems, and other strategic initiatives and investments, including renewable energy investments.

The capital expenditure projection is subject to continuous review and modification. Actual capital requirements may vary from the above estimates due to a number of factors, including changing economic conditions, capital delays due to COVID-19 that are greater than currently anticipated, customer growth in existing areas, regulation, new growth or acquisition opportunities and availability of capital. Historically, actual capital expenditures have typically lagged behind the budgeted amounts.

The timing of capital expenditures can vary based on delays in regulatory approvals, securing environmental approvals and other permits. The regulatory application and approval process has lengthened in the past few years, and we expect this trend to continue.

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Capital Structure

We are committed to maintaining a sound capital structure and strong credit ratings. This commitment, along with adequate and timely rate relief for our regulated energy operations, is intended to ensure our ability to attract capital from outside sources at a reasonable cost, which will benefit our customers, creditors, employees and stockholders.

The following table presents our capitalization, excluding and including short-term borrowings, as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	September 30, 2021				December 31, 2020
(in thousands)
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	$	505,459	40	%	$	508,499	42	%
Stockholders’ equity	750,962		60	%	697,085		58	%
Total capitalization, excluding short-term debt	$	1,256,421	100	%	$	1,205,584	100	%
	September 30, 2021				December 31, 2020
(in thousands)
Short-term debt	$	192,026	13	%	$	175,644	13	%
Long-term debt, including current maturities	521,665		36	%	522,099		37	%
Stockholders’ equity	750,962		51	%	697,085		50	%
Total capitalization, including short-term debt	$	1,464,653	100	%	$	1,394,828	100	%

Our target ratio of equity to total capitalization, including short-term borrowings, is between 50 and 60 percent. Our equity to total capitalization ratio, including short-term borrowings, was 51 percent as of September 30, 2021. We seek to align permanent financing with the in-service dates of our capital projects. We may utilize more temporary short-term debt when the financing cost is attractive as a bridge to the permanent long-term financing or if the equity markets are volatile.

In the third and fourth quarters of 2020, we issued 1.0 million shares of common stock through our DRIP and the ATM programs and received net proceeds of approximately $83.0 million, which was added to the general funds and then used to pay down short-term borrowing. In the first nine months of 2021, we issued less than 0.1 million shares at an average price per share of $116.63 and received net proceeds of $6.6 million under the DRIP. See Note 9, Stockholders’ Equity, in the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information on commissions and fees paid in connection with these issuances.

We used the net proceeds from the ATM equity program and the DRIP, after deducting the commissions or other fees and related offering expenses payable by us, for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, financing of capital expenditures, repayment of short-term debt, financing acquisitions, investing in subsidiaries, and general working capital purposes.

Shelf Agreements

We have entered into Shelf Agreements with Prudential, MetLife and NYL, whom are under no obligation to purchase any unsecured debt. The following table summarizes our Shelf Agreements at September 30, 2021:

(in thousands)	Total Borrowing Capacity		Less: Amount of Debt Issued		Less: Unfunded Commitments		Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Shelf Agreement
Prudential Shelf Agreement (1)	$	370,000	$	(220,000)	$	—	$	150,000
MetLife Shelf Agreement (1)	150,000		—		—		150,000
NYL Shelf Agreement (1)	150,000		(140,000)		—		10,000
Total Shelf Agreements as of September 30, 2021	$	670,000	$	(360,000)	$	—	$	310,000

(1) The Prudential, MetLife and NYL Shelf Agreements expire in April 2023, May 2023 and November 2021, respectively.

The Senior Notes, Shelf Agreements or Shelf Notes set forth certain business covenants to which we are subject when any note is outstanding, including covenants that limit or restrict our ability, and the ability of our subsidiaries, to incur indebtedness, or place or permit liens and encumbrances on any of our property or the property of our subsidiaries.

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Short-term Borrowings

We are authorized by our Board of Directors to borrow up to $400.0 million of short-term debt, as required. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had $192.0 million and $175.6 million, respectively, of short-term borrowings outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 0.82 percent and 1.28 percent. Included in the September 30, 2021 balance, is $70.0 million in short-term debt for which we have entered into interest rate swap agreements.

In August 2021 we amended and restated our Revolver into a multi-tranche facility totaling $400.0 million with multiple participating lenders. The two tranches of the facility consist of one $200.0 million 364-day short-term debt tranche and a $200.0 million five-year tranche, both of which have three (3) one-year extension options, which can be authorized by the Chief Financial Officer. We are eligible to establish the repayment term for individual borrowings under the five year tranche of the facility and to the extent that an individual loan under the revolver exceeded 12 months, the outstanding balance would be classified as a component of long-term debt.

The availability of funds under the Revolver is subject to conditions specified in the credit agreement, all of which we currently satisfy. These conditions include our compliance with financial covenants and the continued accuracy of representations and warranties contained in these agreements. We are required by the financial covenants in the Revolver to maintain, at the end of each fiscal year, a funded indebtedness ratio of no greater than 65 percent. As of September 30, 2021, we are in compliance with this covenant.

The 364-day tranche of the Revolver expires in August 2022 and the five-year tranche expires in August 2026; both tranches are available to provide funds for our short-term cash needs to meet seasonal working capital requirements and to temporarily fund portions of our capital expenditures. Borrowings under both tranches of the Revolver are subject to a pricing grid, including the commitment fee and the interest rate charged. Our pricing is adjusted each quarter based upon total indebtedness to total capitalization ratio. As of September 30, 2021, the pricing under the 364-day tranche of the Revolver does not include an unused commitment fee and maintains an interest rate of 0.70 percent over LIBOR. As of September 30, 2021, the pricing under the five-year tranche of the Revolver included an unused commitment fee of 0.09 percent and an interest rate of 0.95 percent over LIBOR.

Our total available credit under the Revolver at September 30, 2021 was $203.4 million. As of September 30, 2021, we had issued $4.6 million in letters of credit to various counterparties under the syndicated Revolvers. These letters of credit are not included in the outstanding short-term borrowings and we do not anticipate that they will be drawn upon by the counterparties. The letters of credit reduce the available borrowings under our syndicated Revolver.

In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company entered into two $30.0 million interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $60.0 million through September and December 2021 with pricing of 0.205 and 0.20 percent, respectively. In February 2021, we entered into an additional interest rate swap with a notional amount of $40.0 million through December 2021 with pricing of 0.17 percent. Our short-term borrowing is based on the 30-day LIBOR rate. The interest rate swaps are cash settled monthly as the counter-party pays us the 30-day LIBOR rate less the fixed rate.

Long-Term Debt

On August 25, 2021, we entered into a Note Agreement with multiple lenders to issue $50.0 million in uncollateralized senior notes. Under the Note Agreement, we will issue the senior notes on January 25, 2022 at a rate of 2.49 percent for a 15-year term. These senior notes, when issued, will have similar covenants and default provisions as the existing senior notes, and will have an annual principal payment beginning in the sixth year after the issuance. The proceeds received from the issuances of the senior notes will be used to reduce our short-term borrowings under our lines of credit and to fund capital expenditures. In addition, on September 24, 2021, we entered into an Equipment Financing Agreement with Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC to issue $9.6 million in sustainability linked financing for the purchase of equipment by our subsidiary, Marlin Gas Services. The equipment security note bears a 2.46 percent interest rate and has a term of ten years. Under the terms of the agreement, we granted a security interest in the equipment to the lender, to serve as collateral.

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The following table provides a summary of our operating, investing and financing cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	152,784	$	115,880
Investing activities	(148,076)		(136,551)
Financing activities	(2,321)		16,742
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,387		(3,929)
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period	3,499		6,985
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	$	5,886	$	3,056

Cash Flows Provided By Operating Activities

Changes in our cash flows from operating activities are attributable primarily to changes in net income, adjusted for non-cash items such as depreciation and changes in deferred income taxes, and working capital. Changes in working capital are determined by a variety of factors, including weather, the prices of natural gas, electricity and propane, the timing of customer collections, payments for purchases of natural gas, electricity and propane, and deferred fuel cost recoveries.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, net cash provided by operating activities was $152.8 million and $115.9 million, respectively, resulting in an increase in cash flows of $36.9 million. Significant operating activities generating the cash flows change were as follows:

•Changes in net accounts receivable and accrued revenue and accounts payable and accrued liabilities increased cash flows by $31.4 million;

•Net income, adjusted for non-cash adjustments and reconciling activities, increased cash flows by $10.5 million, due primarily to higher net income, and higher depreciation and amortization;

•Net cash flows from income taxes receivable increased by $7.0 million;

•Changes in net prepaid expenses and other current assets, customer deposits and refunds, accrued compensation and other net assets and liabilities, decreased cash flows by $0.5 million;

•Changes in net regulatory assets and liabilities decreased cash flows by $4.3 million due primarily to the change in fuel costs collected through the various cost recovery mechanisms; and

•Net cash flows from changes in propane inventory, storage gas and other inventories decreased by approximately $7.2 million.

Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities totaled $148.1 million and $136.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, resulting in a decrease in cash flows of $11.5 million. Cash paid for capital expenditures was $148.2 million for the first nine months of 2021, compared to $123.4 million for the same period in 2020, resulting in decreased cash flows of $24.8 million. The decrease was offset by an increase in cash flows due to the absence of acquisitions that occurred in the third quarter of 2020.

Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities totaled $2.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $16.7 million of net cash provided by financing activities over the same period in 2020, resulting in a decrease in cash flows of $19.0 million. The increase in net cash used in financing activities resulted primarily from the following:

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•Long-term debt repayments of $10.1 million;

•Cash dividends of $23.3 million paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $20.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020; and

•Cash flows of $7.1 million as a result of issuing shares of our common stock under the DRIP program.

These increases in cash used were partially offset by increased cash provided by short-term debt of $16.4 million.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Board of Directors has authorized us to issue corporate guarantees securing obligations of our subsidiaries and to obtain letters of credit securing our subsidiaries' obligations. The maximum authorized liability under such guarantees and letters of credit as of September 30, 2021 was $20.0 million. The aggregate amount guaranteed at September 30, 2021 was $8.0 million, with the guarantees expiring on various dates through September 24, 2022.

As of September 30, 2021, we have issued letters of credit totaling approximately $4.6 million related to the electric transmission services for FPU's electric division, the firm transportation service agreement between TETLP and our Delaware and Maryland divisions, to our current and previous primary insurance carriers. These letters of credit have various expiration dates through September 30, 2022. We have not drawn upon these letters of credit as of September 30, 2021 and do not anticipate that the counterparties will draw upon these letters of credit. We expect that they will be renewed to the extent necessary in the future. Additional information is presented in Note 7, Other Commitments and Contingencies, in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Contractual Obligations

There has been no material change in the contractual obligations presented in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K, except for commodity purchase obligations entered into in the ordinary course of our business. The following table summarizes commodity purchase contract obligations at September 30, 2021:

	Payments Due by Period
	Less than 1 year		1 - 3 years		3 - 5 years		More than 5 years		Total
(in thousands)
Purchase obligations - Commodity (1)	$	30,597	$	37,437	$	—	$	—	$	68,034
Total	$	30,597	$	37,437	$	—	$	—	$	68,034

(1) In addition to the obligations noted above, we have agreements with commodity suppliers that have provisions with no minimum purchase requirements. There are no monetary penalties for reducing the amounts purchased; however, the propane contracts allow the suppliers to reduce the amounts available in the winter season if we do not purchase specified amounts during the summer season. Under these contracts, the commodity prices will fluctuate as market prices fluctuate.

Rates and Regulatory Matters

Our natural gas distribution operations in Delaware, Maryland and Florida and electric distribution operation in Florida are subject to regulation by the respective state PSC; Eastern Shore is subject to regulation by the FERC; and Peninsula Pipeline and Aspire Energy Express, our intrastate pipeline subsidiaries, are subject to regulation (excluding cost of service) by the Florida PSC and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, respectively. We regularly are involved in regulatory matters in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Our significant regulatory matters are fully described in Note 5, Rates and Other Regulatory Activities, to the condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Recent Authoritative Pronouncements on Financial Reporting and Accounting

Recent accounting developments, applicable to us, and their impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows are described in Note 1, Summary of Accounting Policies, to the condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

INTEREST RATE RISK

Long-term debt is subject to potential losses based on changes in interest rates. We evaluate whether to refinance existing debt or permanently refinance existing short-term borrowings based in part on the fluctuation in interest rates. Increases in interest rates expose us to potential increased costs we could incur when we (i) issue new debt instruments or (ii) provide financing and liquidity for our business activities. We utilize interest rate swap agreements to mitigate short-term borrowing rate risk. Additional information about our long-term debt and short-term borrowing is disclosed in Note 15, Long-Term Debt, and Note 16, Short-Term Borrowings, respectively, in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

COMMODITY PRICE RISK

Regulated Energy Segment

We have entered into agreements with various wholesale suppliers to purchase natural gas and electricity for resale to our customers. Our regulated energy distribution businesses that sell natural gas or electricity to end-use customers have fuel cost recovery mechanisms authorized by the respective PSCs that allow us to recover all of the costs prudently incurred in purchasing natural gas and electricity for our customers. Therefore, our regulated energy distribution operations have limited commodity price risk exposure.

Unregulated Energy Segment

Our propane operations are exposed to commodity price risk as a result of the competitive nature of retail pricing offered to our customers. In order to mitigate this risk, we utilize propane storage activities and forward contracts for supply.

We can store up to approximately 8.3 million gallons of propane (including leased storage and rail cars) during the winter season to meet our customers’ peak requirements and to serve metered customers. Decreases in the wholesale price of propane may cause the value of stored propane to decline, particularly if we utilize fixed price forward contracts for supply. To mitigate the risk of propane commodity price fluctuations on the inventory valuation, we have adopted a Risk Management Policy that allows our propane distribution operation to enter into fair value hedges, cash flow hedges or other economic hedges of our inventory.

Aspire Energy is exposed to commodity price risk, primarily during the winter season, to the extent we are not successful in balancing our natural gas purchases and sales and have to secure natural gas from alternative sources at higher spot prices. In order to mitigate this risk, we procure firm capacity that meets our estimated volume requirements and we continue to seek out new producers in order to fulfill our natural gas purchase requirements.

The following table reflects the changes in the fair market value of financial derivatives contracts related to propane purchases and sales from December 31, 2020 to September 30, 2021:

(in thousands)	Balance at December 31, 2020		Increase (Decrease) in Fair Market Value		Less Amounts Settled		Balance at September 30, 2021
Sharp	$	3,182	$	11,232	$	(4,183)	$	10,231
Total	$	3,182	$	11,232	$	(4,183)	$	10,231

There were no changes in methods of valuations during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

The following is a summary of fair market value of financial derivatives as of September 30, 2021, by method of valuation and by maturity for each fiscal year period.

(in thousands)	2021		2022		2023		2024		2025		Total Fair Value
Price based on Mont Belvieu - Sharp	$	2,986	$	4,402	$	2,066	$	777	$	—	$	10,231
Total	$	2,986	$	4,402	$	2,066	$	777	$	—	$	10,231

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WHOLESALE CREDIT RISK

The Risk Management Committee reviews credit risks associated with counterparties to commodity derivative contracts prior to such contracts being approved.

Additional information about our derivative instruments is disclosed in Note 13, Derivative Instruments, in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

INFLATION

Inflation affects the cost of supply, labor, products and services required for operations, maintenance and capital improvements. To help cope with the effects of inflation on our capital investments and returns, we periodically seek rate increases from regulatory commissions for our regulated operations and closely monitor the returns of our unregulated energy business operations. To compensate for fluctuations in propane gas prices, we adjust propane sales prices to the extent allowed by the market.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Chesapeake Utilities, with the participation of other Company officials, have evaluated our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as such term is defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of September 30, 2021. Based upon their evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2021.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the current social distancing restrictions that have been established in our service territories, we have implemented our pandemic response plan, which includes having office staff work remotely to promote social distancing in efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19. During the quarter ended September 30, 2021, our pandemic response plan did not result in a change in the design or operations of our internal controls over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

As disclosed in Note 7, Other Commitments and Contingencies, of the condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we are involved in certain legal actions and claims arising in the normal course of business. We are also involved in certain legal and administrative proceedings before various governmental or regulatory agencies concerning rates and other regulatory actions. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these proceedings and claims will not have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Our business, operations, and financial condition are subject to various risks and uncertainties. The risk factors described in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2020, should be carefully considered, together with the other information contained or incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our other filings with the SEC in connection with evaluating Chesapeake Utilities, our business and the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of employees or testing of employees could impact our workforce and have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced a proposed new rule requiring all employers with at least 100 employees to require that their employees be fully vaccinated or tested weekly. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) is currently drafting an emergency regulation (the “OSHA Regulation”) to carry out this mandate, which is expected to take effect in the coming weeks. At this time, it is unclear, among other things, if the OSHA Regulation will apply to all employees or only to certain employees, or how compliance will be documented.

In addition, on September 9, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order (the “Executive Order”) requiring all employers with U.S. Government contracts to ensure that their U.S.-based employees, contractors, and subcontractors, that work on or in support of U.S. Government contracts, are fully vaccinated by December 8, 2021.

At this time, it is not possible to predict with certainty the nature and extent to which we will be subject to the OSHA Regulation or Executive Order, or impact that the OSHA Regulation or Executive Order will have on us or on our workforce. Additional vaccine mandates may be announced in other jurisdictions in which we operate, or by governmental agencies with which we provide services. Implementation of these requirements by us may result in employee attrition, including attrition of critically skilled labor, absenteeism within our skilled labor force, challenges securing future labor needs, inefficiencies connected to employee turnover, and costs associated with implementation and on-going compliance, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 

	Total Number of Shares	Average Price Paid		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans	Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans
Period	Purchased	per Share		or Programs (2)	or Programs (2)
July 1, 2021 through July 31, 2021(1)	474	$	119.98	—	—
August 1, 2021 through August 31, 2021	—	—		—	—
September 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021	—	—		—	—
Total	474	$	119.98	—	—

(1) Chesapeake Utilities purchased shares of common stock on the open market for the purpose of reinvesting the dividend on shares held in the Rabbi Trust accounts for certain directors and senior executives under the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. The Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan is discussed in detail in Item 8 under the heading “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 9, Employee Benefit

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Plans,” in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. During the quarter ended September 30, 2021, 474 shares were purchased through the reinvestment of dividends on deferred stock units.

(2) Except for the purposes described in Footnote (1), Chesapeake Utilities has no publicly announced plans or programs to repurchase its shares.

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 5. Other Information

    None.

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Item 6.     Exhibits

10.1*	Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated August 12, 2021, by and between PNC Bank, National Association
31.1*	Certificate of Chief Executive Officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
31.2*	Certificate of Chief Financial Officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
32.1*	Certificate of Chief Executive Officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
32.2*	Certificate of Chief Financial Officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
101.INS*	XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File - formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101

*Filed herewith

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SIGNATURES

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

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION

/S/ BETH W. COOPER

Beth W. Cooper
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Assistant Corporate Secretary

Date: November 3, 2021

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EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

EXECUTION VERSION

Deal CUSIP Number: 16530HAD9 5-Year Revolving Credit CUSIP Number: 16530HAE7 364-Day Revolving Credit CUSIP Number: 16530HAF4

$200,000,000 5-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY

$200,000,000 364-DAY REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

by and among CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION

and

THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO

and

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Administrative Agent, Swing Loan Lender and Issuing Lender

PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, BOFA SECURITIES, INC.,

and CITIZENS BANK, N.A.,

as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. and CITIZENS BANK, N.A.,

as Co-Syndication Agents and

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Green Loan Coordinator Dated as of August 12, 2021

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ARTICLE 1 CERTAIN DEFINITIONS

a.Certain Definitions................................................................................................. 1

Exhibit 10.1

b.Construction......................................................................................................... 34

c.Accounting Principles; Changes in GAAP.......................................................... 35

d.Divisions............................................................................................................... 36

e.LIBOR Notification............................................................................................. 36

ARTICLE 2 REVOLVING CREDIT AND SWING LOAN FACILITIES

a.Revolving Credit Commitments........................................................................... 36

b.Nature of Lenders’ Obligations with Respect to Revolving Credit Loans........... 37

c.Fees....................................................................................................................... 38

d.Termination or Reduction of Revolving Credit Commitments............................ 39

e.Revolving Credit Loan Requests; Conversions and Renewals; Swing Loan Requests............................................................................................................... 39

f.Making Revolving Credit Loans and Swing Loans; Presumptions by the Administrative Agent; Repayment of Revolving Credit Loans; Borrowings

to Repay Swing Loans.......................................................................................... 41

a.Notes.................................................................................................................... 43

b.Reserved............................................................................................................... 43

c.Letter of Credit Subfacility................................................................................... 43

d.Defaulting Lenders............................................................................................... 51

e.Increase in Revolving Credit Commitments........................................................ 53

f.Extension of Expiration Date............................................................................... 55

ARTICLE 3 RESERVED ARTICLE 4 INTEREST RATES

a.Interest Rate Options............................................................................................ 58

b.Interest Periods..................................................................................................... 59

c.Interest After Default........................................................................................... 59

d.LIBOR Rate Unascertainable; Illegality; Increased Costs; Deposits Not

Available............................................................................................................... 60

a.Selection of Interest Rate Options........................................................................ 70

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ARTICLE 5 PAYMENTS; TAXES; YIELD MAINTENANCE

a.Payments.............................................................................................................. 70

b.Pro Rata Treatment of Lenders............................................................................ 71

c.Sharing of Payments by Lenders.......................................................................... 71

d.Administrative Agent’s Clawback....................................................................... 72

e.Interest Payment Dates......................................................................................... 72

f.Voluntary Prepayments........................................................................................ 72

g.Replacement of a Lender; Designation of a Different Lending Office................ 73

h.Increased Costs..................................................................................................... 74

i.Taxes.................................................................................................................... 76

j.Indemnity............................................................................................................. 79

Exhibit 10.1

k.Settlement Date Procedures................................................................................. 80

l.Cash Collateral..................................................................................................... 81

ARTICLE 6 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

a.Organization and Qualification; Power and Authority; Compliance With

Laws; Title to Properties; Event of Default......................................................... 82

a.Borrower; Subsidiaries and Owners; Investment Companies.............................. 82

b.Validity and Binding Effect................................................................................. 83

c.No Conflict; Material Agreements; Consents...................................................... 83

d.Litigation.............................................................................................................. 83

e.Financial Statements............................................................................................ 83

f.Margin Stock........................................................................................................ 84

g.Full Disclosure..................................................................................................... 84

h.Taxes.................................................................................................................... 85

i.Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Licenses, Etc.................................................. 85

j.Certificate of Beneficial Ownership..................................................................... 85

k.Insurance.............................................................................................................. 85

l.ERISA Compliance.............................................................................................. 85

m.Environmental Matters......................................................................................... 86

n.Solvency............................................................................................................... 87

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a.Anti-Terrorism Laws............................................................................................ 87

b.Anti-Corruption Laws.......................................................................................... 87

ARTICLE 7 CONDITIONS OF LENDING AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF CREDIT

a.Initial Loans and Letters of Credit....................................................................... 87

b.Each Loan or Letter of Credit.............................................................................. 89

ARTICLE 8 AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS

a.Preservation of Existence, Etc.............................................................................. 90

b.Payment of Liabilities, Including Taxes, Etc....................................................... 90

c.Maintenance of Insurance.................................................................................... 91

d.Maintenance of Properties and Leases................................................................. 91

e.Inspection Rights.................................................................................................. 91

f.Keeping of Records and Books of Account......................................................... 91

g.Compliance with Laws; Use of Proceeds............................................................. 91

h.Further Assurances............................................................................................... 92

i.Sanctions and other Anti-Terrorism Laws; International Trade Law

Compliance; Anti-Corruption Laws..................................................................... 92

a.Anti-Corruption Laws.......................................................................................... 92

b.Reporting Requirements....................................................................................... 92

c.Certificates; Notices; Additional Information...................................................... 93

Exhibit 10.1

ARTICLE 9 NEGATIVE COVENANTS

a.Indebtedness......................................................................................................... 94

b.Liens; Lien Covenants.......................................................................................... 95

c.Loans and Investments......................................................................................... 95

d.Line of Business................................................................................................... 95

e.Liquidations, Mergers, Consolidations, Acquisitions.......................................... 96

f.Dispositions of Assets or Subsidiaries................................................................. 96

g.Affiliate Transactions........................................................................................... 96

h.Maximum Funded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio............ 97

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a.Limitation on Negative Pledges and Restrictive Agreements.............................. 97

ARTICLE 10 DEFAULT

a.Events of Default.................................................................................................. 97

b.Consequences of Event of Default....................................................................... 99

c.Application of Proceeds..................................................................................... 101

ARTICLE 11 THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT

a.Appointment and Authority............................................................................... 102

b.Rights as a Lender.............................................................................................. 103

c.Exculpatory Provisions...................................................................................... 103

d.Reliance by Administrative Agent..................................................................... 104

e.Delegation of Duties........................................................................................... 105

f.Resignation of Administrative Agent................................................................. 105

g.Non-Reliance on Administrative Agent, the Green Loan Coordinator and

Other Lenders..................................................................................................... 106

a.No Other Duties, Etc.......................................................................................... 106

b.Administrative Agent’s Fee............................................................................... 106

c.Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim............................................... 106

d.Reserved............................................................................................................. 107

e.No Reliance on Administrative Agent’s Customer Identification Program...... 107

f.Lender Provided Interest Rate Hedges, Lender Provided Commodity

Hedges and Other Lender Provided Financial Service Products....................... 107

a.Certain ERISA Matters...................................................................................... 108

b.Erroneous Payments........................................................................................... 109

ARTICLE 12 MISCELLANEOUS

a.Modifications, Amendments or Waivers........................................................... 112

b.No Implied Waivers; Cumulative Remedies...................................................... 114

c.Expenses; Indemnity; Damage Waiver.............................................................. 114

d.Reserved............................................................................................................. 116

e.Holidays............................................................................................................. 116

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a.Notices; Effectiveness; Electronic Communication........................................... 116

b.Severability........................................................................................................ 118

c.Duration; Survival.............................................................................................. 118

d.Successors and Assigns...................................................................................... 118

e.Confidentiality.................................................................................................... 123

f.Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness............................................................ 124

g.Choice of Law Submission to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Venue; Service of

Process; Waiver of Jury Trail............................................................................. 125

a.USA Patriot Act Notice...................................................................................... 126

b.No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility.......................................................... 126

c.Contractual Recognition of Bail-In.................................................................... 127

d.Acknowledgement Regarding Any Supported QFCs........................................ 127

e.Amendment and Restatement; Reallocation...................................................... 128

LIST OF SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1.1(B) - COMMITMENTS OF LENDERS AND ADDRESSES FOR

NOTICES

SCHEDULE 1.1(C) - EXISTING LETTERS OF CREDIT SCHEDULE 1.1(D) - PERMITTED LIENS

SCHEDULE 6.2 - SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE 6.6(B) - INDEBTEDNESS AND LIABILITIES SCHEDULE 9.1 - PERMITTED INDEBTEDNESS

EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT A - ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT EXHIBIT B - PERMITTED ACQUISITION CERTIFICATE EXHIBIT C-1 - 5-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT NOTE

EXHIBIT C-2 - 364-DAY REVOLVING CREDIT NOTE EXHIBIT D - SWING LOAN NOTE

EXHIBIT E-1 - 5-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT LOAN REQUEST EXHIBIT E-2 - 364-DAY REVOLVING CREDIT LOAN REQUEST EXHIBIT F - SWING LOAN REQUEST

EXHIBIT G - NEW LENDER JOINDER

EXHIBIT H-1 - U.S. TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (For Foreign Lenders

That Are Not Partnerships For U.S. Federal Income Tax Purposes) EXHIBIT H-2 - U.S. TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (For Foreign

Participants That Are Not Partnerships For U.S. Federal Income Tax Purposes)

Exhibit 10.1

EXHIBIT H-3 - U.S. TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (For Foreign

Participants That Are Partnerships For U.S. Federal Income Tax Purposes)

EXHIBIT H-4 - U.S. TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (For Foreign Lenders

That Are Partnerships For U.S. Federal Income Tax Purposes) EXHIBIT I - QUARTERLY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

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AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (as hereafter amended, the “Agreement”) is dated as of August 12, 2021 and is made by and among CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), the LENDERS (as hereinafter defined), and PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, in its capacity as administrative agent for the Lenders under this Agreement (hereinafter referred to in such capacity as the “Administrative Agent”), Swing Loan Lender and Issuing Lender.

The Borrower, PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto, entered into that certain Existing Credit Agreement (as defined herein).

The Borrower has requested the Lenders amend and restate the Existing Credit Agreement to provide (i) a five-year revolving credit facility to the Borrower in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200,000,000, including therein a Swing Loan subfacility, a Letter of Credit subfacility and a Green Loan subfacility and (ii) a 364-day revolving credit facility to the Borrower in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200,000,000.

In consideration of their mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto covenant and agree that the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated as follows:

Exhibit 10.1

ARTICLE 1 CERTAIN DEFINITIONS

a.Certain Definitions. In addition to words and terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context hereof clearly requires otherwise:

5-Year Revolver shall mean the 5 year revolving loan facility provided pursuant

to Article 2.

5-Year Revolver Commitment Fee shall have the meaning specified in

Section 2.3(a) [Commitment Fees].

5-Year Revolver Expiration Date shall mean, with respect to the 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments, August 12, 2026, as such date may be extended with respect to certain Lenders’ 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments pursuant to Section 2.12 [Extension of Expiration Date].

5-Year Revolver Lenders shall mean the financial institutions named on Schedule 1.1(B) with a 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment and their respective successors and assigns as permitted hereunder, each of which is referred to herein as a 5-Year Revolver Lender.

5-Year Revolver Ratable Share shall mean with respect to a 5-Year Revolver Lender’s obligation to make 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans (including Green Loans), participate in Letters of Credit and other Letter of Credit Obligations, participate in Swing Loans, and

receive payments, interest, and fees related thereto and all other matters as to a particular 5-Year Revolver Lender, the percentage obtained by dividing (i) such 5-Year Revolver Lender’s 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment, by (ii) the sum of the aggregate amount of the 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments of all 5-Year Revolver Lenders; provided however that if the 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments have terminated or expired, the computation in this clause shall be determined based upon the 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments most recently in effect, giving effect to any assignments, and not on the current amount of the 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments and provided further in the case of Section 2.10 [Defaulting Lenders] when a Defaulting Lender with respect to the 5-Year Revolver shall exist, “5-Year Revolver Ratable Share” shall mean the percentage of the aggregate 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments (disregarding any such Defaulting Lender’s 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment) represented by such 5-Year Revolver Lender’s 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment.

5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment shall mean, as to any 5-Year Revolver Lender at any time, the amount initially set forth opposite its name on Schedule 1.1(B) in the column labeled “Amount of 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment,” as such 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment is thereafter assigned or modified and 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments shall mean the aggregate 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments of all of the Lenders.

Exhibit 10.1

5-Year Revolving Credit Loans shall mean collectively and 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan shall mean separately all 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans or any 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan made by the 5-Year Revolver Lenders or one of the 5-Year Revolver Lenders to the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.1 [Revolving Credit Commitments] or Section 2.9(c) [Disbursements, Reimbursement]. For the avoidance of doubt, a Green Loan is a 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan.

5-Year Revolving Credit Loan Request shall have the meaning specified in

Section 2.5(a).

5-Year Revolving Facility Usage shall mean at any time the sum of the

outstanding 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans (including any Green Loans), the outstanding Swing Loans and the Letter of Credit Obligations.

364-Day Revolver shall mean the 364 day revolving loan facility provided pursuant to Article 2.

364-Day Revolver Commitment Fee shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.3(b) [Commitment Fees].

364-Day Revolver Expiration Date shall mean, with respect to the 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments, August 11, 2022, as such date may be extended with respect to certain Lenders’ 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments pursuant to Section 2.12 [Extension of Expiration Date].

364-Day Revolver Lenders shall mean the financial institutions named on Schedule 1.1(B) with a 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment and their respective successors

and assigns as permitted hereunder, each of which is referred to herein as a 364-Day Revolver Lender.

364-Day Revolver Ratable Share shall mean with respect to a 364-Day Revolver Lender’s obligation to make 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans and receive payments, interest, and fees related thereto and all other matters as to a particular 364-Day Revolver Lender, the percentage obtained by dividing (i) such 364-Day Revolver Lender’s 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment, by (ii) the sum of the aggregate amount of the 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments of all 364-Day Revolver Lenders; provided however that if the 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments have terminated or expired, the computation in this clause shall be determined based upon the 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments most recently in effect, giving effect to any assignments, and not on the current amount of the 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments and provided further in the case of Section 2.10 [Defaulting Lenders] when a Defaulting Lender with respect to the 364-Day Revolver shall exist, “364-Day Revolver Ratable Share” shall mean the percentage of the aggregate 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments (disregarding any such Defaulting Lender’s 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment) represented by such 364-Day Revolver Lender’s 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment.

Exhibit 10.1

364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment shall mean, as to any 364-Day Revolver Lender at any time, the amount initially set forth opposite its name on Schedule 1.1(B) in the column labeled “Amount of 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment,” as such 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment is thereafter assigned or modified and 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments shall mean the aggregate 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments of all of the Lenders.

364-Day Revolving Credit Loans shall mean collectively and 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan shall mean separately all 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans or any 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan made by the 364-Day Revolver Lenders or one of the 364-Day Revolver Lenders to the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.1 [Revolving Credit Commitments].

364-Day Revolving Credit Loan Request shall have the meaning specified in

Section 2.5(b).

364-Day Revolving Facility Usage shall mean at any time the outstanding 364-

Day Revolving Credit Loans.

Acquisition shall mean any transaction, or any series of related transactions, consummated on or after the date of this Agreement, by which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (a) acquires any ongoing business or all or substantially all of the assets of any firm, corporation or limited liability company, or division thereof, whether through purchase of assets, merger or otherwise or (b) directly or indirectly acquires (in one transaction or as the most recent transaction in a series of transactions) at least a majority (in number of votes) of the securities of a corporation which have ordinary voting power for the election of directors (other than securities having such power only by reason of the happening of a contingency) or a majority (by percentage or voting power) of the outstanding ownership interests of a partnership or limited liability company.

Additional Commitment Lender shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.12(d) [(Additional Commitment Lenders].

Administrative Agent shall mean PNC Bank, National Association, and its successors and assigns, in its capacity as administrative agent hereunder.

Administrative Agent’s Fee shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.3(c)

[Fees].

[Fees].

Administrative Agent’s Letter shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.3(c)Administrative Questionnaire shall mean an administrative questionnaire in a

Exhibit 10.1

form supplied by the Administrative Agent.

Affected Financial Institution means (a) any EEA Financial Institution or (b) any UK Financial Institution.

Affiliate shall mean, with respect to a specified Person, another Person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, Controls or is Controlled by or is under common Control with the Person specified.

Agent Parties means as is specified in Section 12.6(d)(ii) [Notices; Effectiveness; Electronic Communication].

Rate.

for Extension].

Alternate Source shall have the meaning specified in the definition of LIBOR Anniversary Date shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a) [Requests

Anti-Corruption Laws shall mean United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of

1977, as amended, the UK Bribery Act 2010, and any other similar anti-corruption Laws or regulations administered or enforced in any jurisdiction in which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries conduct business.

Anti-Terrorism Law shall mean any Law in force or hereinafter enacted related to terrorism, money laundering, or economic sanctions, including Executive Order No. 13224, the USA PATRIOT Act, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701, et. seq., the Trading with the Enemy Act, 50 U.S.C. App. 1, et. seq., 18 U.S.C. § 2332d, and 18

U.S.C. § 2339B, and any regulations or directives promulgated under these provisions.

Applicable Margin shall mean the corresponding percentages per annum as set forth below based on the Total Indebtedness to Total Capitalization Ratio:

5-Year Revolving Credit Loans

Pricing Level Total Indebtedness to Total Capitalization Ratio 5-Year Revolver Commitment Fee LIBOR for Green Loans + Base Rate for Green Loans + Daily LIBOR/ LIBOR/ Letter of Credit + Base Rate +

Exhibit 10.1

I	Equal to or less than 45.0%	0.075%	0.850%	0.000%	0.900%	0.000%
II	Greater than 45.0% but equal to or less than 50.0%	0.090%	0.900%	0.000%	0.950%	0.000%
III	Greater than 50.0% but equal to or less than 55.0%	0.100%	0.950%	0.000%	1.000%	0.000%
IV	Greater than 55.0% but equal to or less than 60.0%	0.125%	1.075%	0.075%	1.125%	0.125%
V	Greater than 60.0%	0.175%	1.200%	0.200%	1.250%	0.250%

364-Day Revolving Credit Loans

Pricing Level	Total Indebtedness to Total Capitalization Ratio	364-Day Revolver Commitment Fee	LIBOR +	Base Rate +
I	Equal to or less than 45.0%	0.075%	0.650%	0.000%
II	Greater than 45.0% but equal to or less than 50.0%	0.090%	0.700%	0.000%
III	Greater than 50.0% but equal to or less than 55.0%	0.100%	0.750%	0.000%

IV	Greater than 55.0% but equal to or less than 60.0%	0.125%	0.875%	0.000%
V	Greater than 60.0%	0.175%	1.000%	0.000%

Exhibit 10.1

The Applicable Margin shall be determined and adjusted quarterly on the date on which the Borrower is required to provide a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.12(a) [Certificates; Notices; Additional Information] for the most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Borrower (each such date, a “Calculation Date”); provided that (a) the Applicable Margin shall be based on Pricing Level II until the Calculation Date related to the Compliance Certificate delivered for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2021, and, thereafter the Pricing Level shall be determined by reference to the Total Indebtedness to Total Capitalization Ratio as of the last day of the most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Borrower preceding the applicable Calculation Date, and (b) if the Borrower fails to provide any Compliance Certificate when due as required by Section 8.12(a) [Certificates; Notices; Additional Information], the Applicable Margin from the date on which such Compliance Certificate was required to have been delivered shall be based on Pricing Level V until such time as such Compliance Certificate is delivered, at which time the Pricing Level shall be determined by reference to the Total Indebtedness to Total Capitalization Ratio as of the last day of the most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Borrower preceding such Calculation Date. The applicable Pricing Level shall be effective from one Calculation Date until the next Calculation Date, except as provided in the preceding sentence. Any adjustment in the Pricing Level shall be applicable to all extensions of credit then existing or subsequently made or issued.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that any financial statement or Compliance Certificate delivered pursuant to Section 8.11(a) or (b) [Reporting Requirements] or Section 8.12(a) [Certificates; Notices; Additional Information] is shown to be inaccurate (regardless of whether (i) this Agreement is in effect, (ii) any Commitments are in effect, or

a.any Loan or Letter of Credit Obligation is outstanding when such inaccuracy is discovered or such financial statement or Compliance Certificate was delivered), and such inaccuracy, if corrected, would have led to the application of a higher Applicable Margin for any period (an “Applicable Period”) than the Applicable Margin applied for such Applicable Period, then

i.the Borrower shall immediately deliver to the Administrative Agent a corrected Compliance Certificate for such Applicable Period, (B) the Applicable Margin for such Applicable Period shall be determined as if the Total Indebtedness to Total Capitalization Ratio in the corrected Compliance Certificate were applicable for such Applicable Period, and (C) the Borrower shall immediately and retroactively be obligated to pay to the Administrative Agent (for the benefit of the applicable Lenders) the accrued additional interest and fees owing as a result of such increased Applicable Margin for such Applicable Period, which payment shall be promptly applied by the Administrative Agent in accordance with Section 5.4 [Administrative Agent’s Clawback]. Nothing in this paragraph shall limit the rights of the Administrative Agent and Lenders with respect to Section 5.1 [Payments] or Section 10.2 [Consequences of Event of Default] nor any of their other rights under this Agreement or any other Loan Document. The

Borrower’s obligations under this paragraph shall survive the termination of the Commitments and the repayment of all other Obligations hereunder.

Approved Fund shall mean any Fund that is administered or managed by (a) a Lender, (b) an Affiliate of a Lender or (c) an entity or an Affiliate of an entity that administers or manages a Lender.

Exhibit 10.1

Arrangers shall, collectively, mean the Lead Arranger, BofA Securities and Citizens Bank, in their capacities as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners.

Assignment and Assumption shall mean an assignment and assumption entered into by a Lender and an Eligible Assignee (with the consent of any party whose consent is required by Section 12.9 [Successors and Assigns]), and accepted by the Administrative Agent, in substantially the form of Exhibit A or any other form approved by the Administrative Agent.

Authorized Officer shall mean the Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer of the Borrower, or such other individuals, designated by written notice to the Administrative Agent from the Borrower, authorized to execute notices, reports and other documents on behalf of the Borrower required hereunder. The Borrower may amend such list of individuals from time to time by giving written notice of such amendment to the Administrative Agent.

Bail-In Action means the exercise of any Write-Down and Conversion Powers by the applicable Resolution Authority in respect of any liability of an Affected Financial Institution.

Bail-In Legislation means, (a) with respect to any EEA Member Country implementing Article 55 of Directive 2014/59/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union, the implementing law, rule, regulation or requirement for such EEA Member Country from time to time which is described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule, and (b) with respect to the United Kingdom, Part I of the United Kingdom Banking Act 2009 (as amended from time to time) and any other law, regulation or rule applicable in the United Kingdom relating to the resolution of unsound or failing banks, investment firms or other financial institutions or their affiliates (other than through liquidation, administration or other insolvency proceedings).

Base Rate shall mean, for any day, a fluctuating per annum rate of interest equal to the highest of (i) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate, plus 0.5%, (ii) the Prime Rate, and

(iii) the Daily LIBOR Rate, plus 1.00% so long as Daily LIBOR Rate is offered, ascertainable and not unlawful. Any change in the Base Rate (or any component thereof) shall take effect at the opening of business on the day such change occurs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Base Rate as determined under any method above would be less than one percent (1.00%) such rate shall be deemed to be one percent (1.00%) for purposes of this Agreement.

Base Rate Option shall mean the option of the Borrower to have Loans bear interest at the rate and under the terms set forth in Section 4.1(a)(i) [Revolving Credit Base Rate Options] or Section 4.1(b) [Swing Loan Interest Rate], as applicable.

Beneficial Owner shall mean, for purposes of the Certificate of Beneficial Ownership, with respect to the Borrower, each of the following: (a) each individual, if any, who, directly or indirectly, owns 25% or more of Borrower’s Equity Interests; and (b) a single individual with significant responsibility to control, manage, or direct Borrower.

Exhibit 10.1

Benefit Plan shall mean any of (a) an “employee benefit plan” (as defined in ERISA) that is subject to Title I of ERISA, (b) a “plan” as defined in and subject to Section 4975 of the Code or (c) any Person whose assets include (for purposes of ERISA Section 3(42) or otherwise for purposes of Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code) the assets of any such “employee benefit plan” or “plan”.

BofA Securities shall mean BofA Securities, Inc. and its successors and assigns. Borrower shall have the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph.

Borrowing Date shall mean, with respect to any Loan, the date of the making, renewal or conversion thereof, which shall be a Business Day.

Borrowing Tranche shall mean specified portions of Revolving Credit Loans outstanding as follows: (i) any 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans to which a LIBOR Rate Option applies which become subject to the same Interest Rate Option under the same Revolving Credit Loan Request by the Borrower and which have the same Interest Period shall constitute one Borrowing Tranche, (ii) all 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans to which a Base Rate Option applies shall constitute one Borrowing Tranche, (iii) any Green Loans to which a LIBOR Rate Option applies which become subject to the same Interest Rate Option under the same Revolving Credit Loan Request by the Borrower and which have the same Interest Period shall constitute one Borrowing Tranche, (iv) all Green Loans to which a Base Rate Option applies shall constitute one Borrowing Tranche, (v) any 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans to which a LIBOR Rate Option applies which become subject to the same Interest Rate Option under the same Revolving Credit Loan Request by the Borrower and which have the same Interest Period shall constitute one Borrowing Tranche, and (vi) all 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans to which a Base Rate Option applies shall constitute one Borrowing Tranche

Business Day shall mean any day other than a Saturday or Sunday or a legal holiday on which commercial banks are authorized or required to be closed, or are in fact closed, for business in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (or, if otherwise, the Lending Office of the Administrative Agent) and if the applicable Business Day relates to any Loan to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies, such day must also be a day on which dealings are carried on in the London interbank market.

Cash Collateralize shall mean to pledge and deposit with or deliver to the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of one or more of the Issuing Lender or the 5-Year Revolver Lenders, as collateral for Letter of Credit Obligations or obligations of 5-Year Revolver Lenders to fund participations in respect of Letter of Credit Obligations, cash or deposit account balances or, if the Administrative Agent and each applicable Issuing Lender shall agree in their sole discretion, other credit support, in each case pursuant to documentation in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and each applicable Issuing

Lender. “Cash Collateral” shall have a meaning correlative to the foregoing and shall include the proceeds of such cash collateral and other credit support.

Exhibit 10.1

Cash Equivalents shall, collectively, mean such items described in clauses (i), (ii),

(iii) and (iv) of the definition of Permitted Investments.

Cash Management Agreements shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.6(f) [Swing Loans Under Cash Management Agreements].

Cash Management Bank shall mean any Person that, at the time it enters into an Other Lender Provided Financial Service Product, is a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender, in its capacity as a party to such Other Lender Provided Financial Service Product.

Certificate of Beneficial Ownership shall mean, for the Borrower, a certificate in form and substance acceptable to Administrative Agent (as amended or modified by Administrative Agent from time to time in its sole discretion), certifying, among other things, the Beneficial Owner of Borrower.

CFTC shall mean the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Change in Law shall mean the occurrence, after the date of this Agreement, of any of the following: (i) the adoption or taking effect of any Law, (ii) any change in any Law or in the administration, interpretation, implementation or application thereof by any Official Body or

(iii) the making or issuance of any request, rule, guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of Law) by any Official Body; provided that notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (x) the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, regulations, guidelines, interpretations or directives thereunder or issued in connection therewith (whether or not having the force of Law) and (y) all requests, rules, regulations, guidelines, interpretations or directives promulgated by the Bank for International Settlements, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (or any successor or similar authority) or the United States or foreign regulatory authorities (whether or not having the force of Law), in each case pursuant to Basel III, shall in each case be deemed to be a Change in Law regardless of the date enacted, adopted, issued, promulgated or implemented.

Change of Control shall mean any “person” or “group” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), shall become, or obtain rights (whether by means or warrants, options or otherwise) to become, the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rules 13(d)-3 and 13(d)-5 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the Equity Interests of the Borrower.

CIP Regulations shall have the meaning specified in Section 11.12 [No Reliance on Administrative Agent’s Customer Identification Program].

Citizens Bank shall mean Citizens Bank, N.A., and its successors and assigns. Closing Date shall mean the date of this Agreement.

Exhibit 10.1

Code shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time, and any successor statute of similar import, and the rules and regulations thereunder, as from time to time in effect.

Commitment shall mean, as to any Lender, its 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment and its 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment, and Commitments shall mean the aggregate of the 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments and 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments of all of the Lenders. The term “Commitment” in reference to PNC only may also refer to its Swing Loan Commitment as the context may require, but does not refer to the aggregate of its Revolving Credit Commitment and its Swing Loan Commitment.

Commitment Fee shall mean the 5-Year Revolver Commitment Fee or the 364- Day Revolver Commitment Fee, as the context may require.

Commodity Hedge shall mean commodity swaps, commodity options, forward commodity contracts and any other similar transactions entered into by the Borrower in the ordinary course of its business (only for hedging (rather than speculative) purposes) in order to provide protection to, or minimize the impact upon, the Borrower of increasing prices of commodities.

Commodity Hedge Bank shall mean any Person that, at the time it enters into a Lender Provided Commodity Hedge, is a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender, in its capacity as a party to such Lender Provided Commodity Hedge.

Commodity Hedge Liabilities shall have the meaning assigned in the definition of Lender Provided Commodity Hedge.

Communications means as is specified in Section 12.6(d)(ii) [Platform]. Compliance Certificate shall have the meaning specified in Section 8.12(a)

[Certificate of the Borrower].

Connection Income Taxes shall mean Other Connection Taxes that are imposed on or measured by net income (however denominated) or that are franchise Taxes or branch profits Taxes.

Consolidated Net Worth shall mean as of any date, the sum of the amounts that would be shown on a consolidated balance sheet of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries at such date for (a) capital stock, (b) capital surplus and (c) the other components of stockholders’ equity.

Consolidated Total Assets shall mean as of any date the aggregate amount at which the assets of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries would be shown on a consolidated balance sheet at such date.

Control shall mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of a Person, whether through the ability to

Exhibit 10.1

exercise voting power, by contract or otherwise. “Controlling” and “Controlled” have meanings correlative thereto.

Covered Entity shall mean (a) the Borrower and each of Borrower’s Subsidiaries and (b) each Person that, directly or indirectly, is in control of a Person described in clause (a) above. For purposes of this definition, control of a Person shall mean the direct or indirect (x) ownership of, or power to vote, 25% or more of the issued and outstanding equity interests having ordinary voting power for the election of directors of such Person or other Persons performing similar functions for such Person, or (y) power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person whether by ownership of equity interests, contract or otherwise.

Current Indebtedness shall mean with respect to any Person, all Indebtedness for borrowed money and all Indebtedness secured by any Lien existing on property owned by that Person (whether or not such Indebtedness have been assumed) which, in either case, is payable on demand or within one year from their creation, plus the aggregate amount of Guaranties by that Person of all such Indebtedness of other Persons, except: (a) any Indebtedness which is renewable or extendible at the option of the debtor to a date more than one year from the date of creation thereof; (b) any Indebtedness which, although payable within one year, constitutes principal payments on Indebtedness expressed to mature more than one year from the date of its creation and (c) Revolving Credit Loans and Guaranties of Revolving Credit Loans to the extent in excess of $250,000,000. For the avoidance of doubt, all outstanding Revolving Credit Loans and Guaranties of Revolving Credit Loans less than or equal to $250,000,0000 shall constitute Current Indebtedness.

Daily LIBOR Rate shall mean, for any day, the rate per annum determined by the Administrative Agent by dividing (x) the Published Rate by (y) a number equal to 1.00 minus the LIBOR Reserve Percentage on such day. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Daily LIBOR Rate as determined above would be less than zero (0.00), such rate shall be deemed to be zero (0.00) percent for purposes of this Agreement.

Debtor Relief Laws shall mean the Bankruptcy Code of the United States of America, and all other liquidation, conservatorship, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, moratorium, rearrangement, receivership, insolvency, reorganization, or similar debtor relief Laws of the United States or other applicable jurisdictions from time to time in effect.

Defaulting Lender shall mean, subject to Section 2.10(b) [Defaulting Lender Cure], any Lender that (a) has failed to (i) fund all or any portion of its Loans within two Business Days of the date such Loans were required to be funded hereunder unless such Lender notifies the Administrative Agent and the Borrower in writing that such failure is the result of such Lender’s determination that one or more conditions precedent to funding (each of which conditions precedent, together with any applicable default, shall be specifically identified in such writing) has not been satisfied, or (ii) pay to the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender, the Swing Loan Lender or any other Lender any other amount required to be paid by it hereunder (including in respect of its participation in Letters of Credit or Swing Loans) within two Business Days of the date when due, (b) has notified the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender or the Swing Loan Lender in writing that it does not intend to comply with its funding

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obligations hereunder, or has made a public statement to that effect (unless such writing or public statement relates to such Lender’s obligation to fund a Loan hereunder and states that such position is based on such Lender’s determination that a condition precedent to funding (which condition precedent, together with any applicable default, shall be specifically identified in such writing or public statement) cannot be satisfied), (c) has failed, within three Business Days after written request by the Administrative Agent or the Borrower, to confirm in writing to the Administrative Agent and the Borrower that it will comply with its prospective funding obligations hereunder (provided that such Lender shall cease to be a Defaulting Lender pursuant to this clause (c) upon receipt of such written confirmation by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower), or (d) has, or has a direct or indirect parent company that has, (i) become the subject of a proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law, (ii) had appointed for it a receiver, custodian, conservator, trustee, administrator, assignee for the benefit of creditors or similar Person charged with reorganization or liquidation of its business or assets, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other state or federal regulatory authority acting in such a capacity, or (iii) become the subject of a Bail-in Action; provided that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of the ownership or acquisition of any equity interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect parent company thereof by an Official Body so long as such ownership interest does not result in or provide such Lender with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States or from the enforcement of judgments or writs of attachment on its assets or permit such Lender (or such Official Body) to reject, repudiate, disavow or disaffirm any contracts or agreements made with such Lender. Any determination by the Administrative Agent that a Lender is a Defaulting Lender under any one or more of clauses (a) through (d) above shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error, and such Lender shall be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender (subject to Section 2.10(b) [Defaulting Lender Cure]) upon delivery of written notice of such determination to the Borrower, the Issuing Lender, the Swing Loan Lender and each Lender.

Disqualified Institution shall mean the Persons identified by the Borrower in writing to the Administrative Agent prior to the Closing Date, and, upon reasonable notice to the Administrative Agent, those Persons that are competitors of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (or reasonably known, on the basis of their name, Affiliates of any such competitors (other than any such Affiliate that is a bona fide fixed income fund)) that are specified in writing from time to time by the Borrower on or after the Closing Date to the Administrative Agent.

Dollar, Dollars, U.S. Dollars and the symbol $ shall mean lawful money of the United States of America.

Drawing Date shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.9(c) [Disbursements, Reimbursement].

EEA Financial Institution means (a) any credit institution or investment firm established in any EEA Member Country which is subject to the supervision of an EEA Resolution Authority, (b) any entity established in an EEA Member Country which is a parent of an institution described in clause (a) of this definition, or (c) any financial institution established in an EEA Member Country which is a subsidiary of an institution described in clauses (a) or (b) of this definition and is subject to consolidated supervision with its parent.

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EEA Member Country means any of the member states of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.

EEA Resolution Authority means any public administrative authority or any person entrusted with public administrative authority of any EEA Member Country (including any delegee) having responsibility for the resolution of any EEA Financial Institution.

Effective Date shall mean the date indicated in a document or agreement to be the date on which such document or agreement becomes effective, or, if there is no such indication, the date of execution of such document or agreement.

Eligible Assignee shall mean any Person that meets the requirements to be an assignee under Section 12.9 [Successors and Assigns](b)(iii), (v) and (vi) (subject to such consents, if any, as may be required under Section 12.9 [Successors and Assigns] (b)(iii)).

Environmental Laws means any and all federal, state, local, and foreign statutes, laws, regulations, ordinances, rules, judgments, orders, decrees, permits, concessions, grants, franchises, licenses, agreements or governmental restrictions having the force of law relating to pollution and the protection of the environment or the release of any Hazardous Materials into the environment.

Environmental Liability shall mean any liability, contingent or otherwise (including any liability for damages, costs of environmental remediation, fines, penalties or indemnities), of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries directly or indirectly resulting from or based upon (a) violation of any Environmental Law, (b) the generation, use, handling, transportation, storage, treatment or disposal of any Hazardous Materials, (c) exposure to any Hazardous Materials, (d) the release or threatened release of any Hazardous Materials into the environment or (e) any contract, agreement or other consensual arrangement pursuant to which liability is assumed or imposed with respect to any of the foregoing.

Equity Interests shall mean, with respect to any Person, all of the shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person, all of the warrants, options or other rights for the purchase or acquisition from such Person of shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person, all of the securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person or warrants, rights or options for the purchase or acquisition from such Person of such shares (or such other interests), and all of the other ownership or profit interests in such Person (including partnership, member or trust interests therein), whether voting or nonvoting, and whether or not such shares, warrants, options, rights or other interests are outstanding on any date of determination.

ERISA shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time, and any successor statute of similar import, and the rules and regulations thereunder, as from time to time in effect.

ERISA Event shall mean (a) with respect to a Pension Plan, a reportable event under Section 4043 of ERISA as to which event (after taking into account notice waivers

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provided for in the regulations) there is a duty to give notice to the PBGC; (b) a withdrawal by Borrower or any member of the ERISA Group from a Pension Plan subject to Section 4063 of ERISA during a plan year in which it was a substantial employer (as defined in Section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA) or a cessation of operations that is treated as such a withdrawal under Section 4062(e) of ERISA; (c) a complete or partial withdrawal by Borrower or any member of the ERISA Group from a Multiemployer Plan, notification that a Multiemployer Plan is in reorganization, or occurrence of an event described in Section 4041A(a) of ERISA that results in the termination of a Multiemployer Plan; (d) the filing of a notice of intent to terminate a Pension Plan in a distress termination, the treatment of a Pension Plan amendment as a termination under Section 4041(e) of ERISA, or the commencement of proceedings by the PBGC to terminate a Pension Plan; (e) an event or condition which constitutes grounds under Section 4042 of ERISA for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, any Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan; (f) the determination that any Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan is considered an at-risk plan or a plan in endangered or critical status within the meaning of Sections 430.431 and 432 of the Code or Sections 303, 304 and 305 of ERISA; or (g) the imposition of any liability under Title IV of ERISA, other than for PBGC premiums due but not delinquent under Section 4007 of ERISA, upon Borrower or any member of the ERISA Group.

ERISA Group shall mean, at any time, the Borrower and all members of a controlled group of corporations and all trades or businesses (whether or not incorporated) under common control and all other entities which, together with the Borrower, are treated as a single employer under Section 414 of the Code or Section 4001(b)(1) of ERISA.

Erroneous Payment shall have the meaning specified in Section 11.15(a). Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment shall have the meaning specified in

Section 11.15(d).

Erroneous Payment Impacted Class shall have the meaning specified in Section

11.15(d).

Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency shall have the meaning specified in Section 11.15(d).

Erroneous Payment Subrogation Rights shall have the meaning specified in Section 11.15(d).

EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule means the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule published by the Loan Market Association (or any successor person), as in effect from time to time.

Event of Default shall mean any of the events described in Section 10.1 [Events of Default] and referred to therein as an “Event of Default.”

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Excluded Taxes shall mean any of the following Taxes imposed on or with respect to a Recipient or required to be withheld or deducted from a payment to a Recipient: (i) Taxes imposed on or measured by net income (however denominated), franchise Taxes, and

branch profits Taxes, in each case, (a) imposed as a result of such Recipient being organized under the laws of, or having its principal office or, in the case of any Lender, its applicable Lending Office located in, the jurisdiction imposing such Tax (or any political subdivision thereof) or (b) that are Other Connection Taxes, (ii) in the case of a Lender, U.S. federal withholding Taxes imposed on amounts payable to or for the account of such Lender with respect to an applicable interest in a Loan or Commitment pursuant to a law in effect on the date on which (a) such Lender acquires such interest in such Loan or Commitment (other than pursuant to an assignment request by the Borrower under Section 5.7(a) [Replacement of a Lender]) or (b) such Lender changes its lending office, except in each case to the extent that, pursuant to Section 5.9(g) [Status of Lenders], amounts with respect to such Taxes were payable either to such Lender’s assignor immediately before such Lender became a party hereto or to such Lender immediately before it changed its lending office, (iii) Taxes attributable to such Recipient’s failure to comply with Section 5.9(g) [Status of Lenders], and (iv) any U.S. federal withholding Taxes imposed under FATCA (except to the extent imposed due to the failure of the Borrower to provide documentation or information to the IRS).

Executive Order No. 13224 means the Executive Order No. 13224 on Terrorist Financing, effective September 24, 2001, as the same has been, or shall hereafter be, renewed, extended, amended or replaced.

Existing Credit Agreement shall mean that certain Credit Agreement dated as of September 30, 2020, among the Borrower, PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto, as amended, restated, extended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time prior to the Closing Date.

Existing 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a) [Requests for Extension].

Existing 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.12(a) [Requests for Extension].

Existing Expiration Date shall mean the Existing 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date or the Existing 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date, as the context may require.

Existing Letters of Credit means those letters of credit existing on the Closing Date and identified on Schedule 1.1(C).

Expiration Date shall mean the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date or the 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date, as the context may require.

Facility shall mean the 5-Year Revolver or the 364-Day Revolver, as the context

may require.

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Facility Termination Date shall mean the date as of which all of the following

shall have occurred: (a) the aggregate Commitments have terminated, (b) all Obligations have been paid in full (other than (i) contingent indemnification obligations that are not yet due and

(ii) obligations and liabilities under any Lender Provided Interest Rate Hedge, Lender Provided Commodity Hedge and any Other Lender Provided Financial Service Product (other than any

such obligations for which written notice has been received by the Administrative Agent that either (x) amounts are currently due and payable under any such Lender Provided Interest Rate Hedge, Lender Provided Commodity Hedge or Other Lender Provided Financial Service Product, as applicable, or (y) no arrangements reasonably satisfactory to the applicable Cash Management Bank, Commodity Hedge Bank or Interest Rate Hedge Bank, as applicable, have been made)), and (c) all Letters of Credit have terminated or expired (other than Letters of Credit as to which other arrangements with respect thereto reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent (to the extent the Administrative Agent is a party to such arrangements) and the Issuing Lender, including the provision of Cash Collateral, shall have been made).

FATCA shall mean Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code, as of the date of this Agreement (or any amended or successor version that is substantively comparable and not materially more onerous to comply with), any current or future regulations or official interpretations thereof and any agreements entered into pursuant to Section 1471(b)(1) of the Code.

Federal Funds Effective Rate shall mean for any day the rate per annum (based on a year of 360 days and actual days elapsed and rounded upward to the nearest 1/100 of 1%) announced by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (or any successor) on such day as being the weighted average of the rates on overnight federal funds transactions arranged by federal funds brokers on the previous trading day, as computed and announced by such Federal Reserve Bank (or any successor) in substantially the same manner as such Federal Reserve Bank computes and announces the weighted average it refers to as the “Federal Funds Effective Rate” as of the date of this Agreement; provided that if such Federal Reserve Bank (or its successor) does not announce such rate on any day, the “Federal Funds Effective Rate” for such day shall be the Federal Funds Effective Rate for the last day on which such rate was announced. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Federal Funds Effective Rate as determined under any method above would be less than zero percent (0.00%), such rate shall be deemed to be zero percent (0.00%) for purposes of this Agreement.

Foreign Lender shall mean a Lender that is not a U.S. Person.

Fronting Exposure shall mean, at any time there is a Defaulting Lender with respect to the 5-Year Revolver, (a) with respect to the Issuing Lender, such Defaulting Lender’s Ratable Share of the outstanding Letter of Credit Obligations with respect to Letters of Credit issued by such Issuing Lender other than Letter of Credit Obligations as to which such Defaulting Lender’s participation obligation has been reallocated to other 5-Year Revolver Lenders or Cash Collateralized in accordance with the terms hereof, and (b) with respect to any Swing Loan Lender, such Defaulting Lender’s Ratable Share of outstanding Swing Loans made

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by such Swing Loan Lender other than Swing Loans as to which such Defaulting Lender’s participation obligation has been reallocated to other 5-Year Revolver Lenders.

Fund shall mean any Person (other than a natural Person) that is (or will be) engaged in making, purchasing, holding or otherwise investing in commercial loans, bonds and similar extensions of credit in the ordinary course of its activities.

Funded Indebtedness shall mean with respect to any Person, without duplication:

(a) its Indebtedness for borrowed money, other than Current Indebtedness; (b) its Indebtedness secured by any Lien existing on property owned by the Person (whether or not such Indebtedness have been assumed); (c) the aggregate amount of Guaranties of Indebtedness by the Person, other than Guaranties which constitute Current Indebtedness; (d) its Indebtedness under capitalized leases; (e) reimbursement obligations (contingent or otherwise) under any letter of credit agreement and (f) Indebtedness under any Interest Rate Hedges; providedthat the amount of such Indebtedness under any such Interest Rate Hedges on any date shall be deemed to be the Hedge Termination Value thereof as of such date.

Funded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio shall mean the ratio of (a) the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding secured and unsecured Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower plus secured and unsecured Funded Indebtedness of Subsidiaries (excluding Indebtedness owed by a Subsidiary to the Borrower or a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary) to (b) Total Adjusted Capitalization; providedthat no more than $250,000,000 in the aggregate of Current Indebtedness shall be excluded in determining Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries for purposes of determining the foregoing clause (a) and for purposes of determining Total Adjusted Capitalization for the foregoing clause (b). For the avoidance of doubt, any amount of Indebtedness included in the determination of clause (a) shall also be included in the determination of clause (b).

GAAP shall mean U.S. generally accepted accounting principles as are in effect from time to time, subject to the provisions of Section 1.3 [Accounting Principles; Changes in GAAP], and applied on a consistent basis both as to classification of items and amounts.

GLP shall have the meaning specified in Section 8.7.

Green Loan shall mean a 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan that is used, or the proceeds of which are used, solely for the purposes set forth in Section 8.7.

Green Loan Coordinator shall mean PNC Bank, National Association, in its capacity as green loan coordinator.

Green Loan Sublimit shall mean the 5-Year Revolver Lenders commitment to make Green Loans to the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.1(d) hereof in an aggregate principal amount up to $50,000,000. The Green Loan Sublimit is part of, and not in addition to, the aggregate 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments.

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Guaranty of any Person shall mean any obligation of such Person guaranteeing or in effect guaranteeing any liability or obligation of any other Person in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, including any agreement to indemnify or hold harmless any other Person, any performance bond or other suretyship arrangement and any other form of assurance against loss, except endorsement of negotiable or other instruments for deposit or collection in the ordinary course of business.

Hazardous Materials shall mean any and all pollutants, toxic or hazardous substances or other materials that have been determined by an Official Body to pose a hazard to human health and safety, or are regulated as a pollutant, contaminant, petroleum product, coal

combustion residual, manufactured gas plant residual, toxic substance, hazardous substance, hazardous material or hazardous waste including, but not limited to, asbestos, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, polychlorinated biphenyls, petroleum, petroleum products, lead based paint, radon gas, or similar restricted or prohibited substances.

Hedge Termination Value shall mean, in respect of any one or more Interest Rate Hedges, after taking into account the effect of any legally enforceable netting agreement relating to such Interest Rate Hedges, (a) for any date on or after the date such Interest Rate Hedges have been closed out and termination value(s) determined in accordance therewith, such termination value(s), and (b) for any date prior to the date referenced in clause (a), the amount(s) determined as the mark-to-market value(s) for such Interest Rate Hedges, as determined based upon one or more mid-market or other readily available quotations provided by any recognized dealer in such Interest Rate Hedges (which may include an Interest Rate Hedge Bank).

ICC shall have the meaning specified in Section 12.12(a) [Governing Law]. Increasing Lender shall have the meaning assigned to that term in Section 2.11(a)

[Increasing Lenders and New Lenders].

Increasing 5-Year Revolver Lender shall have the meaning assigned to that term in Section 2.11(a) [Increasing Lenders and New Lenders].

Increasing 364-Day Revolver Lender shall have the meaning assigned to that term in Section 2.11(a) [Increasing Lenders and New Lenders].

Indebtedness shall mean, as to any Person at any time, any and all indebtedness, obligations or liabilities (whether matured or unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, or joint or several) of such Person for or in respect of:

a.borrowed money, (ii) amounts raised under or liabilities in respect of any note purchase or acceptance credit facility, (iii) reimbursement obligations (contingent or otherwise) under any letter of credit agreement, (iv) obligations under any Commodity Hedges, Interest Rate Hedges, currency swap agreements or other similar agreements, (v) any other transaction (including forward sale or purchase agreements, capitalized leases and conditional sales agreements) having the commercial effect of a borrowing of money entered into by such Person to finance its operations or capital requirements (but not

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including trade payables and accrued expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business), or (vi) any Guaranty of Indebtedness for borrowed money.

Indemnified Taxes shall mean (i) Taxes, other than Excluded Taxes, imposed on or with respect to any payment made by or on account of any obligation of the Borrower under any Loan Document, and (ii) to the extent not otherwise described in the preceding clause (i), Other Taxes.

Indemnitee shall have the meaning specified in Section 12.3(b) [Indemnification by the Borrower].

Information shall mean all information received from the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries relating to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective

businesses, other than any such information that is available to the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the Issuing Lender on a non-confidential basis prior to disclosure by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, provided that, in the case of information received from the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries after the date of this Agreement, such information is clearly identified at the time of delivery as confidential.

Insolvency Proceeding shall mean, with respect to any Person, (a) a case, action or proceeding with respect to such Person (i) before any court or any other Official Body under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar Law now or hereafter in effect, or

a.for the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee, sequestrator, conservator (or similar official) of the Borrower or otherwise relating to the liquidation, dissolution, winding-up or relief of such Person, or (b) any general assignment for the benefit of creditors, composition, marshaling of assets for creditors, or other, similar arrangement in respect of such Person’s creditors generally or any substantial portion of its creditors; undertaken under any Law.

Interest Period shall mean the period of time selected by the Borrower in connection with (and to apply to) any election permitted hereunder by the Borrower to have Revolving Credit Loans bear interest under the LIBOR Rate Option. Subject to the last sentence of this definition, such period shall be one, three or six Months (subject to availability). Such Interest Period shall commence on the effective date of such Interest Rate Option, which shall be

(i) the Borrowing Date if the Borrower is requesting new Loans, or (ii) the date of renewal of or conversion to the LIBOR Rate Option if the Borrower is renewing or converting to the LIBOR Rate Option applicable to outstanding Loans. Notwithstanding the second sentence hereof: (A) any Interest Period which would otherwise end on a date which is not a Business Day shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day unless such Business Day falls in the next calendar month, in which case such Interest Period shall end on the next preceding Business Day, and (B) the Borrower shall not select, convert to or renew an Interest Period for any portion of the Loans that would end after the Expiration Date.

Interest Rate Hedge shall mean an interest rate exchange, collar, cap, swap, floor, adjustable strike cap, adjustable strike corridor, cross-currency swap or similar agreements entered into by the Borrower in the ordinary course of its business (only for hedging (rather than

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speculative) purposes) in order to provide protection to, or minimize the impact upon, the Borrower of increasing floating rates of interest applicable to Indebtedness.

Interest Rate Hedge Bank shall mean any Person that, at the time it enters into a Lender Provided Interest Rate Hedge, is a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender, in its capacity as a party to such Lender Provided Interest Rate Hedge.

Interest Rate Hedge Liabilities shall have the meaning assigned in the definition of Lender Provided Interest Rate Hedge.

Interest Rate Option shall mean any LIBOR Rate Option or Base Rate Option or, solely with respect to Swing Loans, the Daily LIBOR Rate plus the Applicable Margin.

Investment shall have the meaning specified in Section 9.3 [Loans and

IRS shall mean the United States Internal Revenue Service.

ISP98 shall have the meaning specified in Section 12.12(a) [Governing Law]. Issuing Lender shall mean PNC, in its individual capacity as issuer of Letters of

Credit hereunder (including the Existing Letters of Credit).

Law shall mean any law(s) (including common law), constitution, statute, treaty, regulation, rule, ordinance, opinion, issued guidance, release, ruling, order, executive order, injunction, writ, decree, bond, judgment, authorization or approval, lien or award of or any settlement arrangement, by agreement, consent or otherwise, with any Official Body, foreign or domestic.

Lead Arranger shall mean PNC Capital Markets LLC.

Lender Provided Commodity Hedge shall mean a Commodity Hedge that is provided by a Commodity Hedge Bank to the Borrower or any Subsidiary the Borrower and with respect to which such Commodity Hedge Bank confirms to the Administrative Agent in writing prior to the execution thereof that it: (a) is documented in a Master Agreement or another reasonable and customary manner and (b) is entered into for hedging (rather than speculative) purposes. The liabilities owing to the Commodity Hedge Bank providing any Lender Provided Commodity Hedge (the “Commodity Hedge Liabilities”) by the Borrower shall, for purposes of this Agreement and all other Loan Documents be “Obligations” of the Borrower and otherwise treated as Obligations for purposes of the other Loan Documents.

Lender Provided Interest Rate Hedge shall mean an Interest Rate Hedge which is entered into between the Borrower and any Interest Rate Hedge Bank and with respect to which such Interest Rate Hedge Bank (or the Lender affiliated with such Interest Rate Hedge Bank) confirms to Administrative Agent in writing prior to the execution thereof that it: (a) is documented in a Master Agreement or another reasonable and customary manner and (b) is entered into for hedging (rather than speculative) purposes. The liabilities owing to the Interest

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Rate Hedge Bank providing any Lender Provided Interest Rate Hedge (the “Interest Rate Hedge Liabilities”) by the Borrower shall, for purposes of this Agreement and all other Loan Documents be “Obligations” of the Borrower and otherwise treated as Obligations for purposes of the other Loan Documents.

Lenders shall, collectively, mean the 5-Year Revolver Lenders and the 364-Day Revolver Lenders. Unless the context requires otherwise, the term “Lenders” includes the Swing Loan Lender.

Lending Office shall mean, as to the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender or any Lender, the office or offices of such Person described as such in such Lender’s Administrative Questionnaire, or such other office or offices as such Person may from time to time notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent.

Letter of Credit shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.9(a) [Issuance of Letters of Credit]. As of the Closing Date, each of the Existing Letters of Credit shall constitute, for all purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, a Letter of Credit issued and outstanding hereunder.

Letter of Credit Borrowing shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.9(c) [Disbursements, Reimbursement].

Letter of Credit Fee shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.9(b) [Letter of

Credit Fees].

Letter of Credit Obligation shall mean, as of any date of determination, the

aggregate amount available to be drawn under all outstanding Letters of Credit on such date (if any Letter of Credit shall increase in amount automatically in the future, such aggregate amount available to be drawn shall currently give effect to any such future increase) plus the aggregate Reimbursement Obligations and Letter of Credit Borrowings on such date.

Letter of Credit Sublimit shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.9(a) [Issuance of Letters of Credit].

LIBOR Rate shall mean, with respect to the Loans comprising any Borrowing Tranche to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies for any Interest Period, the interest rate per annum determined by the Administrative Agent by dividing (the resulting quotient rounded upwards, if necessary, to the nearest 1/100th of 1% per annum) (i) the rate which appears on the Bloomberg Page BBAM1 (or on such other substitute Bloomberg page that displays rates at which US dollar deposits are offered by leading banks in the London interbank deposit market), or the rate which is quoted by another source selected by the Administrative Agent as an authorized information vendor for the purpose of displaying rates at which US dollar deposits are offered by leading banks in the London interbank deposit market (an “Alternate Source”), at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, two (2) Business Days prior to the commencement of such Interest Period as the London interbank offered rate for U.S. Dollars for an amount comparable to such Borrowing Tranche and having a borrowing date and a maturity comparable to such Interest Period (or if there shall at any time, for any reason, no longer exist a

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Bloomberg Page BBAM1 (or any substitute page) or any Alternate Source, a comparable replacement rate determined by the Administrative Agent at such time (which determination shall be conclusive absent manifest error)), by (ii) a number equal to 1.00 minus the LIBOR Reserve Percentage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the LIBOR Rate as determined under any method above would be less than zero percent (0.00%), such rate shall be deemed to be zero percent (0.00%) for purposes of this Agreement.

The LIBOR Rate shall be adjusted with respect to any Loan to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies that is outstanding on the effective date of any change in the LIBOR Reserve Percentage as of such effective date. The Administrative Agent shall give prompt notice to the Borrower of the LIBOR Rate as determined or adjusted in accordance herewith, which determination shall be conclusive absent manifest error.

LIBOR Rate Option shall mean the option of the Borrower to have Loans bear interest at the rate and under the terms set forth in Section 4.1(a)(ii) [Revolving Credit LIBOR Rate Option].

LIBOR Reserve Percentage shall mean as of any day the maximum effective percentage in effect on such day, as prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (or any successor) for determining the reserve requirements (including supplemental, marginal and emergency reserve requirements) with respect to eurocurrency funding or in respect of eurocurrency liabilities or any similar category of liabilities for a member bank of the Federal Reserve System in New York City.

Lien shall mean any mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, lien, security interest, charge or other encumbrance or security arrangement of any nature whatsoever, whether voluntarily or involuntarily given, including any conditional sale or title retention arrangement, and any assignment, deposit arrangement or lease intended as, or having the effect of, security and any filed financing statement or other notice of any of the foregoing (whether or not a lien or other encumbrance is created or exists at the time of the filing).

LLC Division means, in the event a Person is a limited liability company, (a) the division of such Person into two or more newly formed limited liability companies (whether or not such Person is a surviving entity following any such division) pursuant to Section 18-217 of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act or any similar provision under any similar act governing limited liability companies organized under the laws of any other State or Commonwealth or of the District of Columbia, or (b) the adoption of a plan contemplating, or the filing of any certificate with any applicable Official Body that results or may result in, any such division.

Loan Documents shall mean this Agreement, the Administrative Agent’s Letter, the Notes and any other instruments, certificates or documents delivered in connection herewith or therewith.

Loans shall mean collectively and Loan shall mean separately all Revolving Credit Loans (including any Green Loans) and Swing Loans or any Revolving Credit Loan or Swing Loan.

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Master Agreement shall mean any form of master agreement published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc., any International Foreign Exchange Master Agreement, any North American Energy Standard Board Master Agreement, or any other master agreement, including any related schedules and such obligations or liabilities thereunder.

Material Adverse Change shall mean any set of circumstances or events which

a.has any material adverse effect whatsoever upon the validity or enforceability of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, (b) is material and adverse to the business, properties, assets, financial condition or results of operations of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, (c) impairs materially the ability of the Borrower to duly and punctually pay or perform any of the Obligations, or (d) impairs materially the ability of the Administrative Agent or any of

the Lenders, to the extent permitted, to enforce their legal remedies pursuant to this Agreement or any other Loan Document.

Minimum Collateral Amount shall mean, at any time, (i) with respect to Cash Collateral consisting of cash or deposit account balances, an amount equal to 102% of the Fronting Exposure of the Issuing Lender with respect to Letters of Credit issued and outstanding at such time and (ii) otherwise, an amount determined by the Administrative Agent and the Issuing Lender in their sole discretion.

Month, with respect to an Interest Period under the LIBOR Rate Option, shall mean the interval between the days in consecutive calendar months numerically corresponding to the first day of such Interest Period. If any LIBOR Rate Interest Period begins on a day of a calendar month for which there is no numerically corresponding day in the month in which such Interest Period is to end, the final month of such Interest Period shall be deemed to end on the last Business Day of such final month.

Multiemployer Plan shall mean any employee pension benefit plan which is a “multiemployer plan” within the meaning of Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA and to which the Borrower or any member of the ERISA Group is then making or accruing an obligation to make contributions or, within the preceding five plan years, has made or had an obligation to make such contributions, or to which the Borrower or any member of the ERISA Group has any liability (contingent or otherwise).

New Lender shall have the meaning assigned to that term in Section 2.11(a) [Increasing Lenders and New Lenders].

New 5-Year Revolver Lender shall have the meaning assigned to that term in Section 2.11(a) [Increasing Lenders and New Lenders].

New 364-Day Revolver Lender shall have the meaning assigned to that term in Section 2.11(a) [Increasing Lenders and New Lenders].

Non-Consenting Lender shall mean any Lender that does not approve any consent, waiver or amendment that (i) requires the approval of all Lenders, all affected Lenders,

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all 5-Year Revolver Lenders or all 364-Day Revolver Lenders, as the case may be, in accordance with the terms of Section 12.1 [Modifications, Amendments or Waivers] and (ii) has been approved by the Required Lenders, Required 5-Year Revolver Lenders or Required 364-Day Revolver Lenders, as applicable.

Non-Defaulting Lender shall mean, at any time, each Lender under a Facility that is not a Defaulting Lender under such Facility at such time.

Non-Extending 5-Year Revolver Lender shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.12(b) [Lender Elections to Extend].

Non-Extending 364-Day Revolver Lender shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.12(b) [Lender Elections to Extend].

Non-Extending Lender shall mean a Non-Extending 5-Year Revolver Lender or a Non-Extending 364-Day Revolver Lender, as the context may require.

Non-Recourse Debt shall mean Indebtedness that is nonrecourse to the Borrower or any Subsidiary or any asset of the Borrower or any Subsidiary.

Notes shall mean collectively, and Note shall mean separately, the promissory notes in the form of Exhibit C-1 evidencing the 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans, in the form of Exhibit C-2 evidencing the 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans and in the form of Exhibit D evidencing the Swing Loan.

Obligation shall mean any obligation or liability of the Borrower, howsoever created, arising or evidenced, whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, now or hereafter existing, or due or to become due, under or in connection with (i) this Agreement, the Notes, the Letters of Credit, the Administrative Agent’s Letter or any other Loan Document whether to the Administrative Agent, any of the Lenders or their Affiliates or other persons provided for under such Loan Documents, (ii) any Lender Provided Interest Rate Hedge, (iii) any Lender Provided Commodity Hedge and (iv) any Other Lender Provided Financial Service Product.

OFAC means the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury.

Official Body shall mean the government of the United States of America or any other nation, or of any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank) and any group or body charged with setting financial accounting or regulatory capital rules or standards (including the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Bank for International Settlements or the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision or any successor or similar authority to any of the foregoing).

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Order shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.9(i) [Liability for Acts and

Omissions].

Other Connection Taxes shall mean, with respect to any Recipient, Taxes

imposed as a result of a present or former connection between such Recipient (or an agent or affiliate thereof) and the jurisdiction imposing such Tax (other than connections arising solely from such Recipient having executed, delivered, become a party to, performed its obligations under, received payments under, received or perfected a security interest under, engaged in any other transaction pursuant to or enforced any Loan Document, or sold or assigned an interest in any Loan or Loan Document).

Other Lender Provided Financial Service Product shall mean agreements or other arrangements entered into between the Borrower and any Cash Management Bank that provides any of the following products or services to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries: (a) credit cards, (b) credit card processing services, (c) debit cards, (d) purchase cards, (e) ACH transactions, or (f) cash management, including controlled disbursement, accounts or services.

The liabilities owing to the Cash Management Bank providing any Other Lender Provided Financial Service Products to the Borrower shall, for purposes of this Agreement and all other Loan Documents be “Obligations” of the Borrower and otherwise treated as Obligations for purposes of the other Loan Documents.

Other Taxes shall mean all present or future stamp, court or documentary, intangible, recording, filing or similar Taxes that arise from any payment made under, from the execution, delivery, performance, enforcement or registration of, from the receipt or perfection of a security interest under, or otherwise with respect to, any Loan Document, except any such Taxes that are Other Connection Taxes imposed with respect to an assignment (other than an assignment made pursuant to Section 5.7(a) [Replacement of a Lender]).

Overnight Bank Funding Rate means for any day, the rate comprised of both overnight federal funds and overnight eurocurrency borrowings by U.S.-managed banking offices of depository institutions, as such composite rate shall be determined by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (“NYFRB”), as set forth on its public website from time to time, and as published on the next succeeding Business Day as the overnight bank funding rate by the NYFRB (or by such other recognized electronic source (such as Bloomberg) selected by the Administrative Agent for the purpose of displaying such rate); provided, that if such day is not a Business Day, the Overnight Bank Funding Rate for such day shall be such rate on the immediately preceding Business Day; provided, further, that if such rate shall at any time, for any reason, no longer exist, a comparable replacement rate determined by the Administrative Agent at such time (which determination shall be conclusive absent manifest error). If the Overnight Bank Funding Rate determined as above would be less than zero, then such rate shall be deemed to be zero. The rate of interest charged shall be adjusted as of each Business Day based on changes in the Overnight Bank Funding Rate without notice to the Borrower.

Participant shall have the meaning specified in Section 12.9(d) [Participations]. Participant Register shall have the meaning specified in Section 12.9(d)

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[Participations].

Participation Advance shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.9(c) [Disbursements, Reimbursement].

Payment Date shall mean the first day of each calendar quarter after the Closing Date and on the Expiration Date, the applicable Specified Maturity Date or upon acceleration of the Notes.

Payment Recipient shall have the meaning specified in Section 11.15(a).

PBGC shall mean the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation established pursuant to Subtitle A of Title IV of ERISA or any successor.

Pension Plan shall mean at any time an “employee pension benefit plan” (as such term is defined in Section 3(2) of ERISA) (including a “multiple employer plan” as described in Sections 4063 and 4064 of ERISA, but not a Multiemployer Plan) which is covered by Title IV of ERISA or is subject to the minimum funding standards under Section 412 or Section 430 of

the Code and either (i) is sponsored, maintained or contributed to by any member of the ERISA Group for employees of any member of the ERISA Group, (ii) has at any time within the preceding five years been sponsored, maintained or contributed to by any entity which was at such time a member of the ERISA Group for employees of any entity which was at such time a member of the ERISA Group, or in the case of a “multiple employer” or other plan described in Section 4064(a) of ERISA, has made contributions at any time during the immediately preceding five plan years or (iii) or to which the Borrower or any member of the ERISA Group may have any liability (contingent or otherwise).

Permitted Acquisition shall mean an Acquisition (the Person or division, line of business or other business unit of the Person to be acquired in such Acquisition shall be referred to herein as the “Target”), in each case that is a type of business (or assets used in a type of business) permitted to be engaged in by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, in each case so long as:

i.no Potential Default or Event of Default shall then exist or would exist after giving effect thereto;

i.the Administrative Agent shall have received not less than five (5) Business Days prior to the consummation of any Permitted Acquisition (or such later date as permitted by the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion), a Permitted Acquisition Certificate, executed by an Authorized Officer of the Borrower certifying that such Permitted Acquisition complies with the requirements of this Agreement and attaching (i) the final forms of the acquisition and purchase documents and (ii) evidence to the reasonable satisfaction of the Administrative Agent that, after giving effect to the Acquisition on a pro forma basis (with such Acquisition deemed to have occurred as of the first day of the applicable period of measurement), the Funded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio of

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the Borrower shall be in pro forma compliance with the then applicable level set forth in Section 9.8 [Maximum Funded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio];

i.(i) the Borrower is the surviving corporation after such Acquisition if it is the constituent party thereto acquiring such Target, and (ii) if a Subsidiary is a party to such Acquisition, the surviving Person after such Acquisition shall be a direct or indirect Wholly-Owned Subsidiary; and

i.such Acquisition shall not be a “hostile” Acquisition and shall have been approved by the board of directors (or equivalent) and/or shareholders (or equivalent) of the Borrower and the Target, in each case, to the extent required by applicable Law or such Person’s organizational documents.

Permitted Acquisition Certificate shall mean a certificate substantially the form of Exhibit B or any other form approved by the Administrative Agent.

Permitted Investments shall mean:

a.direct obligations of the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof or obligations backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America maturing in twelve (12) months or less from the date of acquisition;

a.commercial paper maturing in 180 days or less rated not lower than A-1, by Standard & Poor’s or P-1 by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. on the date of acquisition;

a.demand deposits, time deposits or certificates of deposit maturing within one year in commercial banks whose obligations are rated A-1, A or the equivalent or better by Standard & Poor’s on the date of acquisition;

a.money market or mutual funds whose investments are limited to those types of investments described in clauses (i)-(iii) above; and

a.investments made under the Cash Management Agreements or under cash management agreements with any other Lenders.

Permitted Liens shall mean:

a.Liens for taxes, assessments, or similar charges, incurred in the ordinary course of business and which are not yet due and payable;

a.Pledges or deposits made in the ordinary course of business to secure payment of workmen’s compensation, or to participate in any fund in connection with workmen’s compensation, unemployment insurance, old-age pensions or other social security programs;

a.Liens of mechanics, materialmen, warehousemen, carriers, suppliers or other like Liens, securing obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business that are not yet due and

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payable and Liens of landlords securing obligations to pay lease payments that are not yet due and payable or in default;

a.Good-faith pledges or deposits made in the ordinary course of business to secure performance of letters of credit, bids, tenders, contracts (other than for the repayment of borrowed money or for Interest Rate Hedges or Commodity Hedges) or leases, not in excess of the aggregate amount due thereunder or to secure statutory obligations, or surety, appeal, indemnity, performance or other similar bonds required in the ordinary course of business;

a.Encumbrances consisting of zoning restrictions, easements or other restrictions on the use of real property, none of which materially impairs the use of such property or the value thereof, and none of which is violated in any material respect by existing or proposed structures or land use;

a.Lien existing on property of a Person immediately prior to its being consolidated with or merged into the Borrower or a Subsidiary or its becoming a Subsidiary, or any Lien existing on any property acquired by the Borrower or a Subsidiary at the time such property is so acquired (whether or not the Indebtedness secured thereby shall have assumed), providedthat (i) any Indebtedness secured by such Liens is then permitted by Section 9.1(c)

[Indebtedness], (ii) no such Lien shall have been created in contemplation of such consolidation or merger or such Person’s becoming a Subsidiary or such acquisition of property and (iii) no such Lien shall extend to or cover any property not originally subject thereto, other than improvements to the property originally subject thereto;

a.Any Lien existing on the date of this Agreement and described on Schedule 1.1(D), and any renewal, extension or refunding of any such Lien, provided that the principal amount secured thereby is not hereafter increased, and no additional assets become subject to such Lien;

a.Liens securing Indebtedness relating to purchase money security interests, capitalized leases and first mortgage bonds permitted in Section 9.1(c)(i) [Indebtedness]; provided that (i) any such Indebtedness secured by such Liens is then permitted by Section 9.1(c)(i) [Indebtedness] and (ii) no such Lien shall extend to or cover any property not originally subject thereto, other than improvements to the property originally subject thereto;

a.Liens on cash and Cash Equivalents in an aggregate amount not to exceed

$15,000,000 at any time to secure Indebtedness arising under Commodity Hedges which Liens are granted pursuant to a Master Agreement or pursuant to the rules of a designated contract market; provided that any such Indebtedness secured by such Liens is then permitted by Section 9.1(c) [Indebtedness];

a.Liens on property of a Subsidiary, provided that they secure only Indebtedness owing to the Borrower or a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary that is permitted under Section 9.1 [Indebtedness];

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a.Non-exclusive licenses, leases or subleases granted to other Persons in the ordinary course of business and not interfering in any material respect with the business of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries;

a.customary bankers’ Liens and rights of setoff arising by either operation of law or pursuant to depository agreements and, in each case, incurred on deposits made in the ordinary course of business;

a.The following, (A) if the validity or amount thereof is being contested in good faith by appropriate and lawful proceedings diligently conducted so long as levy and execution thereon have been stayed and continue to be stayed or (B) if a final judgment is entered and such judgment is discharged within thirty (30) days of entry, and in either case they do not, in the aggregate, materially impair the ability of the Borrower to perform its Obligations hereunder or under the other Loan Documents:

i.claims or Liens for taxes, assessments or charges due and payable and subject to interest or penalty; provided that the Borrower maintains such reserves or other appropriate provisions as shall be required by GAAP and pays all such taxes, assessments or charges forthwith upon the commencement of proceedings to foreclose any such Lien;

i.claims, Liens or encumbrances upon, and defects of title to, real or personal property, including any attachment of personal or real property or other legal process prior to adjudication of a dispute on the merits;

i.claims or Liens of mechanics, materialmen, warehousemen, carriers, or other statutory nonconsensual Liens; or

i.Liens resulting from final judgments or orders described in Section 10.1(f) [Final Judgments or Orders]; and

a.Other Liens not otherwise permitted pursuant to clauses (i) through (x) above securing Indebtedness permitted in Section 9.1(c)(i) [Indebtedness]; provided that (i) any such Indebtedness secured by such Liens is then permitted by Section 9.1(c)(i) [Indebtedness] and (ii) no such Lien shall extend to or cover any property not originally subject thereto, other than improvements to the property originally subject thereto.

Person shall mean any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, association, company, partnership, Official Body or other entity.

Plan shall mean any employee benefit plan within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA (including a Pension Plan), maintained for employees of the Borrower or any member of the ERISA Group or any such Plan to which the Borrower or any member of the ERISA Group is required to contribute on behalf of any of its employees.

Platform shall mean Debt Domain, Intralinks, Syndtrak or a substantially similar electronic transmission system.

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PNC shall mean PNC Bank, National Association, its successors and assigns.

Potential Default shall mean any event or condition which with notice or passage of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default.

Prime Rate shall mean the interest rate per annum announced from time to time by the Administrative Agent at its Principal Office as its then prime rate, which rate may not be the lowest or most favorable rate then being charged commercial borrowers or others by the Administrative Agent. Any change in the Prime Rate shall take effect at the opening of business on the day such change is announced.

Principal Office shall mean the main banking office of the Administrative Agent in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Proposed Extended Facility shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.12(b). PTE shall mean a prohibited transaction class exemption issued by the U.S.

Department of Labor, as any such exemption may be amended from time to time.

Published Rate shall mean the rate of interest published each Business Day in The Wall Street Journal “Money Rates” listing under the caption “London Interbank Offered Rates”

for a one month period: provided that if no such rate is published therein for any reason, then the Published Rate shall be the rate at which U.S. dollar deposits are offered by leading banks in the London interbank deposit market for a one month period either (i) as published in another publication selected by the Administrative Agent or (ii) in an Alternate Source (or if there shall at any time, for any reason, no longer exist any such reference or any Alternate Source, a comparable replacement rate determined by the Administrative Agent at such time (which determination shall be conclusive absent manifest error)).

Ratable Share shall mean such Lender’s 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share or 364- Day Revolver Ratable Share, as the context may require.

Recipient shall mean (i) the Administrative Agent, (ii) any Lender and (iii) the Issuing Lender, as applicable.

Reimbursement Obligation shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.9(c) [Disbursements, Reimbursement].

Related Parties shall mean, with respect to any Person, such Person’s Affiliates and the partners, directors, officers, employees, agents and advisors of such Person and of such Person’s Affiliates.

Reportable Compliance Event shall mean that any Covered Entity becomes a Sanctioned Person, or is charged by indictment, criminal complaint or similar charging

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instrument, arraigned, or custodially detained in connection with any Anti-Terrorism Law or Anti-Corruption Law or any predicate crime to any Anti-Terrorism Law or Anti-Corruption Law, or has knowledge of facts or circumstances to the effect that it is reasonably likely that any aspect of its operations is in actual or probable violation of any Anti-Terrorism Law or any Anti- Corruption Law.

Resolution Authority means an EEA Resolution Authority or, with respect to any UK Financial Institution, a UK Resolution Authority.

Required 5-Year Revolver Lenders shall mean 5-Year Revolver Lenders (other than any Defaulting Lender with respect to the 5-Year Revolver) having more than 50% of the sum of the aggregate amount of the 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments of the 5-Year Revolver Lenders (excluding any Defaulting Lender with respect to the 5-Year Revolver) or, after the termination of the 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments, the outstanding 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans and 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of Letter of Credit Obligations of the 5-Year Revolver Lenders (excluding any Defaulting Lender with respect to the 5-Year Revolver). The amount of any participation in any Swing Line Loan and required but unreimbursed amounts in respect of Letters of Credit that such Defaulting Lender has failed to fund that have not been reallocated to and funded by another 5-Year Revolver Lender shall be deemed to be held by the 5-Year Revolver Lender that is the Swing Line Lender or Issuing Lender, as the case may be, in making such determination.

Required 364-Day Revolver Lenders shall mean 364-Day Revolver Lenders (other than any Defaulting Lender with respect to the 364-Day Revolver) having more than 50% of the sum of the aggregate amount of the 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments of the 364-

Day Revolver Lenders (excluding any Defaulting Lender with respect to the 364-Day Revolver) or, after the termination of the 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments, the outstanding 364- Day Revolving Credit Loans of the 364-Day Revolver Lenders (excluding any Defaulting Lender with respect to the 364-Day Revolver).

Required Lenders shall mean Lenders (other than any Defaulting Lender) having more than 50% of the sum of the aggregate amount of the Revolving Credit Commitments of the Lenders (excluding any Defaulting Lender) or, after the termination of the Revolving Credit Commitments, the outstanding Revolving Credit Loans and Ratable Share of Letter of Credit Obligations of the Lenders (excluding any Defaulting Lender). The amount of any participation in any Swing Line Loan and required but unreimbursed amounts in respect of Letters of Credit that such Defaulting Lender has failed to fund that have not been reallocated to and funded by another Lender shall be deemed to be held by the Lender that is the Swing Line Lender or Issuing Lender, as the case may be, in making such determination.

Required Share shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 5.11 [Settlement Date Procedures].

Revolving Credit Commitment shall mean, as to any Lender at any time, its 5- Year Revolving Credit Commitment and 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment and

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RevolvingCredit Commitments shall mean the aggregate 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments and 364- Day Revolving Credit Commitments for all Lenders.

Revolving Credit Loan Request shall mean the 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan Request or the 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan Request, as the context may require.

Revolving Credit Loans shall mean collectively and Revolving Credit Loan shall mean separately all 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans and 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans or any 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan or any 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan.

“Sanctioned Person” means (a) a Person that is the subject of sanctions administered by OFAC or the U.S. Department of State (“State”), including by virtue of being (i) named on OFAC’s list of “Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons”; (ii) organized under the Laws of, ordinarily resident in, or physically located in a Sanctioned Jurisdiction; (iii) owned or controlled 50% or more in the aggregate, by one or more Persons that are the subject of sanctions administered by OFAC; (b) a Person that is the subject of sanctions maintained by the European Union (“E.U.”), including by virtue of being named on the E.U.’s “Consolidated list of persons, groups and entities subject to E.U. financial sanctions” or other, similar lists; (c) a Person that is the subject of sanctions maintained by the United Kingdom (“U.K.”), including by virtue of being named on the “Consolidated List Of Financial Sanctions Targets in the U.K.” or other, similar lists; or (d) a Person that is the subject of sanctions imposed by any Official Body of a jurisdiction whose Laws apply to this Agreement.

“Sanctioned Jurisdiction” means any country, territory, or region that is the subject of sanctions administered by OFAC.

SEC shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Secured Parties shall mean, collectively, the Administrative Agent, the Lenders, the Issuing Lender, Commodity Hedge Banks, Interest Rate Hedge Banks, Lenders or Affiliates thereof that are owed Interest Rate Hedge Liabilities, Commodity Hedge Liabilities or obligations under Other Lender Provided Financial Service Products, each co-agent or sub-agent appointed by the Administrative Agent from time to time pursuant to Section 11.5, and the other Persons to whom the Obligations are owing.

Settlement Date shall mean the Business Day on which the Administrative Agent elects to effect settlement pursuant Section 5.11 [Settlement Date Procedures].

Solvent shall mean, with respect to any Person on any date of determination, taking into account any right of reimbursement, contribution or similar right available to such Person from other Persons, that on such date (i) the fair value of the property of such Person is greater than the total amount of liabilities, including contingent liabilities, of such Person, (ii) the present fair saleable value of the assets of such Person is not less than the amount that will be required to pay the probable liability of such Person on its debts as they become absolute and matured, (iii) such Person is able to realize upon its assets and pay its debts and other liabilities, contingent obligations and other commitments as they mature in the normal course of business,

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(iv) such Person does not intend to, and does not believe that it will, incur debts or liabilities beyond such Person’s ability to pay as such debts and liabilities mature, and (v) such Person is not engaged in business or a transaction, and is not about to engage in business or a transaction, for which such Person’s property would constitute unreasonably small capital after giving due consideration to the prevailing practice in the industry in which such Person is engaged. In computing the amount of contingent liabilities at any time, it is intended that such liabilities will be computed at the amount which, in light of all the facts and circumstances existing at such time, represents the amount that can reasonably be expected to become an actual or matured liability.

Section 8.7.

Specified Green Investment Project shall have the meaning specified in

Specified Maturity Date shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.5(c)

[Revolving Credit Loan Requests; Conversions and Renewals].

Standard & Poor’s shall mean Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Statements shall have the meaning specified in Section 6.6(a). [Historical

Statements].

Subsidiary of any Person at any time shall mean any corporation, trust,

partnership, limited liability company or other business entity (i) of which more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities or other interests normally entitled to vote for the election of one or more directors or trustees (regardless of any contingency which does or may suspend or dilute the voting rights) is at such time owned directly or indirectly by such Person or one or more of such Person’s Subsidiaries, or (ii) which is controlled or capable of being controlled by such Person or one or more of such Person’s Subsidiaries.

Subsidiary Equity Interests shall have the meaning specified in Section 6.2 [Subsidiaries and Owners; Investment Companies].

Swing Loan Commitment shall mean PNC’s commitment to make Swing Loans to the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.1(c) [Swing Loan Commitment] hereof in an aggregate principal amount up to $40,000,000.

Swing Loan Lender shall mean PNC, in its capacity as a lender of Swing Loans. Swing Loan Note shall mean the Swing Loan Note of the Borrower in the form of

Exhibit D evidencing the Swing Loans, together with all amendments, extensions, renewals, replacements, refinancings or refundings thereof in whole or in part.

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Swing Loan Request shall mean a request for Swing Loans made in accordance with Section 2.5(d) [Swing Loan Requests] hereof.

Swing Loans shall mean collectively and Swing Loan shall mean separately all Swing Loans or any Swing Loan made by PNC to the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.1(c) [Swing Loan Commitment] hereof.

Taxes shall mean all present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, deductions, withholdings (including backup withholding), assessments, fees or other charges imposed by any Official Body, including any interest, additions to tax or penalties applicable thereto.

Total Adjusted Capitalization means at any date, the aggregate amount at that date, as determined on a consolidated basis, of the Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, plus Consolidated Net Worth.

Total Capitalization means at any date, the aggregate amount at that date, as determined on a consolidated basis, of the Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, plus (without duplication) Current Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries plus Consolidated Net Worth.

Total Indebtedness to Total Capitalization Ratio shall mean, as of any date of determination, the ratio of (a) Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries plus (without duplication) Current Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries on such date to

a.Total Capitalization on such date.

UCP shall have the meaning specified in Section 12.12(a) [Governing Law].

UK Financial Institution shall mean any BRRD Undertaking (as such term is defined under the PRA Rulebook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Prudential Regulation Authority) or any person subject to IFPRU 11.6 of the FCA Handbook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, which includes certain credit institutions and investment firms, and certain affiliates of such credit institutions or investment firms.

UK Resolution Authority means the Bank of England or any other public administrative authority having responsibility for the resolution of any UK Financial Institution.

USA Patriot Act shall mean the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001, Public Law 107- 56, as the same has been, or shall hereafter be, renewed, extended, amended or replaced.

U.S. Person shall mean any Person that is a “United States Person” as defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code.

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U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate shall have the meaning specified in Section 5.9(g)(ii)(B)(III) [Status of Lenders].

Wholly-Owned Subsidiary shall mean any Subsidiary whose financial results are consolidated with the financial results of the Borrower, and all of the Equity Interests of which (except director’s qualifying shares) are owned by the Borrower and/or one or more Wholly- Owned Subsidiaries of the Borrower.

Withholding Agent shall mean the Borrower and the Administrative Agent. Working Cash® Sweep Rider shall mean the Working Cash®, Line of Credit,

Investment Sweep Rider, dated as of the Closing Date, by and among the Borrower and PNC.

Write-down and Conversion Powers means, (a) with respect to any EEA Resolution Authority, the write-down and conversion powers of such EEA Resolution Authority from time to time under the Bail-In Legislation for the applicable EEA Member Country, which write-down and conversion powers are described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule, and (b) with respect to the United Kingdom, any powers of the applicable Resolution Authority under the Bail-In Legislation to cancel, reduce, modify or change the form of a liability of any UK Financial Institution or any contract or instrument under which that liability arises, to convert all or part of that liability into shares, securities or obligations of that person or any other person, to provide that any such contract or instrument is to have effect as if a right had been exercised under it or to suspend any obligation in respect of that liability or any of the powers under that Bail-In Legislation that are related to or ancillary to any of those powers.

a.Construction. Unless the context of this Agreement otherwise clearly requires, the following rules of construction shall apply to this Agreement and each of the other Loan Documents: (i) references to the plural include the singular, the plural, the part and the whole and the words “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation”; (ii) the word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall”; (iii) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereunder,” “hereto” and similar terms in this Agreement or any other Loan Document refer to this Agreement or such other Loan Document as a whole; (iv) article, section, subsection, clause, schedule and exhibit references are to this Agreement or other Loan Document, as the case may be, unless otherwise specified; (v) reference to any Person includes such Person’s successors and assigns; (vi) reference to any agreement, including this Agreement and any other Loan Document together with the schedules and exhibits hereto or thereto, document or instrument means such agreement, document or instrument as amended, modified, replaced, substituted for, superseded or restated (subject to any

restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein); (vii) relative to the determination of any period of time, “from” means “from and including,” “to” means “to but excluding,” and “through” means “through and including”; (viii) any reference to any law or regulation herein shall, unless otherwise specified, refer to such law or regulation as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time (ix) the words “asset” and “property”

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shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties, including cash, securities, accounts and contract rights; (x) whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms; (xi) section headings herein and in each other Loan Document are included for convenience and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement or such Loan Document, and (xii) unless otherwise specified, all references herein to times of day shall constitute references to Eastern Time.

a.Accounting Principles; Changes in GAAP. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all computations and determinations as to accounting or financial matters and all financial statements to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall be made and prepared in accordance with GAAP (including principles of consolidation where appropriate), and all accounting or financial terms shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms by GAAP; provided, however, that all accounting terms used in Article 9 [Negative Covenants] (and all defined terms used in the definition of any accounting term used in Article 9 [Negative Covenants]) shall have the meaning given to such terms (and defined terms) under GAAP as in effect on the Closing Date applied on a basis consistent with those used in preparing Statements referred to in Section 6.6(a) [Historical Statements]. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Borrower notifies the Administrative Agent in writing that the Borrower wishes to amend any financial covenant in Article 9 [Negative Covenants] of this Agreement, any related definition and/or the definition of the term Total Indebtedness to Total Capitalization Ratio for purposes of interest, Letter of Credit Fee and Commitment Fee determinations to eliminate the effect of any change in GAAP occurring after the Closing Date on the operation of such financial covenants and/or interest, Letter of Credit Fee or Commitment Fee determinations (or if the Administrative Agent notifies the Borrower in writing that the Required Lenders wish to amend any financial covenant in Article 9 [Negative Covenants], any related definition and/or the definition of the term Total Indebtedness to Total Capitalization Ratio for purposes of interest, Letter of Credit Fee and Commitment Fee determinations to eliminate the effect of any such change in GAAP), then the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Borrower shall negotiate in good faith to amend such ratios or requirements to preserve the original intent thereof in light of such change in GAAP (subject to the approval of the Required Lenders); provided that, until so amended, the Borrower’s compliance with such covenants and/or the definition of the term Total Indebtedness to Total Capitalization Ratio for purposes of interest, Letter of Credit Fee and Commitment Fee determinations shall be determined on the basis of GAAP in effect immediately before the relevant change in GAAP became effective, until either such notice is withdrawn or such covenants or definitions are amended in a manner satisfactory to the Borrower and the Required Lenders, and the Borrower shall provide to the Administrative Agent, when they deliver their financial statements pursuant to Sections 8.11(a) [Quarterly Financial Statements] and 8.11(b) [Annual Financial Statements] of this Agreement, such reconciliation statements as shall be reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent. Without limiting the foregoing, leases shall continue to be classified and accounted for on a basis consistent with that reflected in the

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Statements referred to in Section 6.6(a) [Historical Statements] for all purposes of this

Agreement, notwithstanding any change in GAAP relating thereto, unless the parties hereto shall enter into a mutually acceptable amendment addressing such changes, as provided for above.

a.Divisions. For all purposes under the Loan Documents, in connection with any division or plan of division under Delaware law (or any comparable event under a different jurisdiction’s laws): (a) if any asset, right, obligation or liability of any Person becomes the asset, right, obligation or liability of a different Person, then it shall be deemed to have been transferred from the original Person to the subsequent Person, and (b) if any new Person comes into existence, such new Person shall be deemed to have been organized on the first date of its existence by the holders of its Equity Interests at such time.

a.LIBOR Notification. Section 4.4(d) [Benchmark Replacement Setting] of this Agreement provides a mechanism for determining an alternative rate of interest in the event that the London interbank offered rate is no longer available or in certain other circumstances. The Administrative Agent does not warrant or accept any responsibility for and shall not have any liability with respect to, the administration, submission or any other matter related to the London interbank offered rate or other rates in the definition of "LIBOR Rate" or with respect to any alternative or successor rate thereto, or replacement rate therefor.

ARTICLE 2

REVOLVING CREDIT AND SWING LOAN FACILITIES

a.Revolving Credit Commitments.

i.5-Year Revolving Credit Loans. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof and relying upon the representations and warranties herein set forth, each 5-Year Revolver Lender severally agrees to make 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans to the Borrower at any time or from time to time on or after the Closing Date to the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date; provided that after giving effect to each such 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan (i) the aggregate amount of 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans (including any Green Loans) from such Lender shall not exceed such Lender’s 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment minus such Lender’s 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of the outstanding Swing Loans and Letter of Credit Obligations and (ii) the 5-Year Revolving Facility Usage shall not exceed the 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments. Within such limits of time and amount and subject to the other provisions of this Agreement, the Borrower may borrow, repay and reborrow pursuant to this Section 2.1(a).

i.364-Day Revolving Credit Loans. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof and relying upon the representations and warranties herein set forth, each 364-Day Revolver Lender severally agrees to make 364-Day

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Revolving Credit Loans to the Borrower at any time or from time to time on or after the Closing Date to the 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date; provided that after giving effect to each such 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan (i) the aggregate amount of 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans from such Lender shall not exceed such Lender’s 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment and (ii) the 364-Day Revolving Facility Usage shall not exceed the 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments. Within such limits of time and amount and subject to the other provisions of this Agreement, the Borrower may borrow, repay and reborrow pursuant to this Section 2.1(b).

i.Swing Loan Commitment. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof and relying upon the representations and warranties herein set forth and the agreements of the other Lenders set forth in Section 2.6 [Making Revolving Credit Loans and Swing Loans; Presumptions by the Administrative Agent; Repayment of Revolving Credit Loans; Borrowings to Repay Swing Loans] with respect to Swing Loans, and in order to facilitate loans and repayments between Settlement Dates, PNC may, at its option, cancelable at any time for any reason whatsoever, make swing loans (the “Swing Loans”) to the Borrower at any time or from time to time after the Closing Date to, but not including, the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date, in an aggregate principal amount up to but not in excess of $40,000,000, provided that after giving effect to such Swing Loan (i) the aggregate amount of any Lender’s 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans plus such Lender’s 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of the outstanding Swing Loans and Letter of Credit Obligations shall not exceed such Lender’s 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment and (ii) the 5-Year Revolving Facility Usage shall not exceed the aggregate 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments of the 5-Year Revolver Lenders. Within such limits of time and amount and subject to the other provisions of this Agreement, the Borrower may borrow, repay and reborrow pursuant to this Section 2.1(c).

i.Green Loans. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof and relying upon the representations and warranties herein set forth, each 5-Year Revolver Lender severally agrees to make Green Loans to the Borrower at any time or from time to time on or after the Closing Date to the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date; provided that after giving effect to each such Green Loan (i) the aggregate amount of 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans (including any Green Loans) from such Lender shall not exceed such Lender’s 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment minus such Lender’s 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of the outstanding Swing Loans and Letter of Credit Obligations, (ii) the 5-Year Revolving Facility Usage shall not exceed the 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments, (iii) the aggregate amount of Green Loans shall not exceed the Green Loan Sublimit and (iv) the aggregate amount of Green Loans from such Lender shall not exceed such Lender’s 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of the Green Loan Sublimit. Within such limits of time and amount and subject to the other provisions

Exhibit 10.1

of this Agreement, the Borrower may borrow, repay and reborrow pursuant to this Section 2.1(d).

a.Nature of Lenders’ Obligations with Respect to Revolving Credit Loans.

i.Each 5-Year Revolver Lender shall be obligated to fund each request for 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans (including any Green Loans) pursuant to Section 2.5(a) [Revolving Credit Loan Requests; Swing Loan Requests] in accordance with its 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share. The aggregate of each 5-Year Revolver Lender’s 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans (including any Green Loans) outstanding hereunder to the Borrower at any time shall never exceed its 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment minus its 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of the outstanding Swing Loans and Letter of Credit Obligations. The obligations of each 5-Year Revolver Lender hereunder are several. The failure of any 5-Year Revolver Lender to perform its obligations hereunder shall not affect the Obligations of the Borrower to any other party nor shall any other party be liable for the failure of such 5-Year Revolver Lender to perform its obligations hereunder. The 5-Year Revolver Lenders shall have no obligation to make 5-Year Revolver Revolving Credit Loans (including any Green Loans) hereunder on or after the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date.

i.Each 364-Day Revolver Lender shall be obligated to fund each request for 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans pursuant to Section 2.5(b) [Revolving Credit Loan Requests; Swing Loan Requests] in accordance with its 364-Day Revolver Ratable Share. The aggregate of each 364-Day Revolver Lender’s 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans outstanding hereunder to the Borrower at any time shall never exceed its 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment. The obligations of each 364-Day Revolver Lender hereunder are several. The failure of any 364-Day Revolver Lender to perform its obligations hereunder shall not affect the Obligations of the Borrower to any other party nor shall any other party be liable for the failure of such 364-Day Revolver Lender to perform its obligations hereunder. The 364-Day Revolver Lenders shall have no obligation to make 364-Day Revolver Revolving Credit Loans hereunder on or after the 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date.

a.Fees.

i.Accruing at all times from the Closing Date until the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date (and without regard to whether the conditions to making 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans are then met), the Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of each 5-Year Revolver Lender according to its 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share, a nonrefundable commitment fee (the “5-Year Revolver Commitment Fee”) equal to the Applicable Margin for the 5-Year Revolver Commitment Fee (computed on the basis of a year of 365 or 366 days, as the case may be, and actual days elapsed) multiplied by the actual daily difference between the amount

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of (i) the 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments minus (ii) the 5- Year Revolving Facility Usage (provided however, that solely in connection with determining the share of each 5-Year Revolver Lender in the 5-Year Revolver Commitment Fee, the 5-Year Revolving Facility Usage with respect to the portion of the 5-Year Revolver Commitment Fee allocated to PNC shall include the full amount of the outstanding Swing Loans, and with respect to the portion of the 5-Year Revolver Commitment Fee allocated by the Administrative Agent to all of the 5-Year Revolver Lenders other than PNC, such portion of the 5-Year Revolver Commitment Fee shall be calculated (according to each such Lender's 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share) as if the 5-Year Revolving Facility Usage excludes the outstanding Swing Loans); provided that no Defaulting Lender with respect to the 5-Year Revolver shall be entitled to receive any 5-Year Revolver Commitment Fee for any period during which that Lender is a Defaulting Lender with respect to the 5-Year Revolver (and the Borrower shall not be required to pay any such 5-Year Revolver Commitment Fee that otherwise would have been required to have been paid to that Defaulting Lender). Subject to the proviso in the directly preceding sentence, all 5-Year Revolver Commitment Fees shall be payable in arrears on each Payment Date.

i.Accruing at all times from the Closing Date until 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date (and without regard to whether the conditions to making 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans are then met), the Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of each 364-Day Revolver Lender according to its 364-Day Revolver Ratable Share, a nonrefundable commitment fee (the “364-Day Revolver Commitment Fee”) equal to the Applicable Margin for the 364-Day Revolver Commitment Fee (computed on the basis of a year of 365 or 366 days, as the case may be, and actual days elapsed) multiplied by the actual daily difference between the amount of (i) the 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments minus (ii) the 364-Day Revolving Facility Usage; provided that (i) the 364-Day Revolver Commitment Fee

shall (x) apply on any day to the extent the outstanding principal balance of the 364-Day Revolver is less than $100,000,000.00 on such day and (y) not apply on any day if the outstanding principal balance of the 364-Day Revolver is greater than or equal to

$100,000,000.00 on such day and (ii) no Defaulting Lender with respect to the 364-Day Revolver shall be entitled to receive any 364-Day Revolver Commitment Fee for any period during which that Lender is a Defaulting Lender with respect to the 364-Day Revolver (and the Borrower shall not be required to pay any such 364-Day Revolver Commitment Fee that otherwise would have been required to have been paid to that Defaulting Lender). Subject to the proviso in the directly preceding sentence, all 364-Day Revolver Commitment Fees shall be payable in arrears on each Payment Date.

i.The Borrower shall pay to the Administrative Agent a nonrefundable fee (the “Administrative Agent’s Fee”) under the terms of a letter (the

Exhibit 10.1

“Administrative Agent’s Letter”) between the Borrower, PNC Capital Markets LLC and Administrative Agent, as amended from time to time.

a.Termination or Reduction of Revolving Credit Commitments. The Borrower shall have the right, upon not less than three (3) Business Days’ notice to the Administrative Agent, to terminate the Revolving Credit Commitments with respect to any Facility or, from time to time, to reduce the aggregate amount of the Revolving Credit Commitments with respect to any Facility (ratably among the Lenders under such Facility in proportion to their Ratable Shares under such Facility); provided that (i) no such termination or reduction of such Revolving Credit Commitments shall be permitted if, after giving effect thereto and to any prepayments of the Revolving Credit Loans with respect to such Revolving Credit Commitments subject to such termination or reduction made on the effective date thereof, the Revolving Facility Usage of such Facility would exceed the aggregate Revolving Credit Commitments of such Facility and (ii) if, after giving effect to any reduction of such Revolving Credit Commitments, the Letter of Credit Sublimit, the Swing Loan Commitment or the Green Loan Sublimit exceeds the amount of the Revolving Credit Commitments under such Facility, such Letter of Credit Sublimit, Swing Loan Commitment or Green Loan Sublimit, as applicable, shall be automatically reduced by the amount of such excess. Any such reduction shall be in an amount equal to $5,000,000, or a whole multiple thereof, and shall reduce permanently the Revolving Credit Commitments with respect to such Facility then in effect. Any such reduction or termination shall be accompanied by prepayment of the Notes with respect to such Facility, together with outstanding Commitment Fees with respect to such Facility, and the full amount of interest accrued on the principal sum to be prepaid (and all amounts referred to in Section 5.10 [Indemnity] hereof) to the extent necessary to cause the aggregate Revolving Facility Usage with respect to such Facility after giving effect to such prepayments to be equal to or less than the Revolving Credit Commitments of such Facility as so reduced or terminated. Any notice to reduce the Revolving Credit Commitments under this Section 2.4 shall be irrevocable.

a.Revolving Credit Loan Requests; Conversions and Renewals; Swing Loan Requests.

i.5-Year Revolving Credit Loan Requests; Conversions and Renewals. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Borrower may from time to time prior to the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date request the 5-Year Revolver Lenders to make 5-Year Revolving Credit

Loans, or renew or convert the Interest Rate Option applicable to existing 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans, pursuant to Section 4.2 [Interest Periods], by delivering to the Administrative Agent, not later than 10:00 a.m., (i) three (3) Business Days prior to the proposed Borrowing Date with respect to the making of such 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies or the conversion to or the renewal of the LIBOR Rate Option for any such 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans; and (ii) the same Business Day of the proposed Borrowing Date with respect to the making of a 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan to which the Base Rate Option applies or the last day of the preceding Interest Period with respect to the conversion

Exhibit 10.1

to the Base Rate Option for any 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan, of a duly completed request therefor substantially in the form of Exhibit E-1 or a request by telephone immediately confirmed in writing by letter, facsimile or telex in such form (each, a “5-Year Revolving Credit Loan Request”), it being understood that the Administrative Agent may rely on the authority of any individual making such a telephonic request without the necessity of receipt of such written confirmation.

i.364-Day Revolving Credit Loan Requests; Conversions and Renewals. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Borrower may from time to time prior to the 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date request the 364-Day Revolver Lenders to make 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans or renew or convert the Interest Rate Option applicable to existing 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans pursuant to Section 4.2 [Interest Periods], by delivering to the Administrative Agent, not later than 10:00 a.m., (i) three (3) Business Days prior to the proposed Borrowing Date with respect to the making of such 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies or the conversion to or the renewal of the LIBOR Rate Option for any such 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans; and (ii) the same Business Day of the proposed Borrowing Date with respect to the making of a 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan to which the Base Rate Option applies or the last day of the preceding Interest Period with respect to the conversion to the Base Rate Option for any 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan, of a duly completed request therefor substantially in the form of Exhibit E-2 or a request by telephone immediately confirmed in writing by letter, facsimile or telex in such form (each, a “364-Day Revolving Credit Loan Request”), it being understood that the Administrative Agent may rely on the authority of any individual making such a telephonic request without the necessity of receipt of such written confirmation.

i.Revolving Credit Loan Requests Generally. Each Revolving Credit Loan Request shall be irrevocable and shall specify (i) the aggregate amount of the proposed Loans comprising each Borrowing Tranche, (ii) if applicable, the Interest Period, which amounts shall be in (x) integral multiples of $100,000 and not less than $1,000,000 for each Borrowing Tranche under the LIBOR Rate Option, and (y) integral multiples of $100,000 and not less than

$500,000 for each Borrowing Tranche under the Base Rate Option, (iii) if the Borrower so chooses, a term, expressed as a number of days (which shall in no event end later than the Expiration Date with respect to such Facility), beyond which such Borrowing Tranche may not be outstanding (the last day of such term the “Specified Maturity Date”) and (iv) with respect to a 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan, whether such Loan is a Green Loan.

i.Swing Loan Requests. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Borrower may from time to time prior to the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date request the Swing Loan Lender to make Swing Loans by delivery to the Swing Loan Lender not later than 12:00 noon on

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the proposed Borrowing Date of a duly completed request therefor substantially in the form of Exhibit F hereto or a request by telephone immediately confirmed in writing by letter, facsimile or telex (each, a “Swing Loan Request”), it being understood that the Administrative Agent may rely on the authority of any individual making such a telephonic request without the necessity of receipt of such written confirmation. Each Swing Loan Request shall be irrevocable and shall specify the proposed Borrowing Date and the principal amount of such Swing Loan, which shall be not less than $100,000.

a.Making Revolving Credit Loans and Swing Loans; Presumptions by the Administrative Agent; Repayment of Revolving Credit Loans; Borrowings to Repay Swing Loans.

i.Making Revolving Credit Loans (including Green Loans). The Administrative Agent shall, promptly after receipt by it of a Revolving Credit Loan Request pursuant to Section 2.5 [Revolving Credit Loan Requests; Swing Loan Requests], notify the applicable Lenders of its receipt of such Revolving Credit Loan Request specifying the information provided by the Borrower and the apportionment among such Lenders of the requested Revolving Credit Loans, as determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with Section 2.2 [Nature of Lenders’ Obligations with Respect to Revolving Credit Loans]. The 5-Year Revolver Lenders or the 364-Day Revolver Lenders, as applicable, shall remit its apportioned share (as provided to it by the Administrative Agent) of the principal amount of each Revolving Credit Loan to the Administrative Agent such that the Administrative Agent is able to, and the Administrative Agent shall, to the extent the Lenders have made funds available to it for such purpose and subject to Section 7.2 [Each Loan or Letter of Credit], fund such Revolving Credit Loans to the Borrower in U.S. Dollars and immediately available funds at the Principal Office prior to 2:00 p.m., on the applicable Borrowing Date.

i.Repayment of Swing Loans. The Borrower shall repay the principal amount of each Swing Loan no later than on the earlier of (i) the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date and (ii) the thirtieth (30th) day after the date such Swing Loan was advanced by the Swing Loan Lender. A Swing Loan may not be repaid with the proceeds from another Swing Loan.

i.Making Swing Loans. So long as PNC elects to make Swing Loans, Swing Loan Lender shall, after receipt by it of a Swing Loan Request pursuant to Section 2.5(d), [Swing Loan Requests] fund such Swing Loan to the Borrower in U.S. Dollars and immediately available funds at the Principal Office prior to 4:00 p.m. on the Borrowing Date. Immediately upon the making of a Swing Loan, each 5-Year Revolver Lender shall be deemed to, and hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to, purchase from the Swing Loan Lender a risk participation in such Swing Loan in an amount equal to the product of such Lender’s 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share times the amount of such Swing Loan.

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i.Repayment of Revolving Credit Loans. The Borrower shall repay the principal amount of each Revolving Credit Loan, together with all outstanding interest thereon, no later than on the earlier of (i) the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date (in the case of 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans) and the 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date (in the case of 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans) and (ii) the applicable Specified Maturity Date, if any, specified

pursuant to clause (iii) of Section 2.5(c) [Revolving Credit Loan Requests; Conversions and Renewals] in the Revolving Credit Loan Request related to such Revolving Credit Loan.

i.Borrowings to Repay Swing Loans.

1.PNC may, at its option, exercisable at any time for any reason whatsoever, demand repayment of any or all of the outstanding Swing Loans, and each 5- Year Revolver Lender shall make a 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan in an amount equal to such Lender’s 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Swing Loans with respect to which repayment is demanded, plus, if PNC so requests, accrued interest thereon, provided that no 5-Year Revolver Lender shall be obligated in any event to make 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans in excess of its 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment minus its 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of Letter of Credit Obligations minus its 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of any Swing Loans not so being repaid. 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans made pursuant to the preceding sentence shall bear interest at the Base Rate Option and shall be deemed to have been properly requested in accordance with Section 2.5(a) [Revolving Credit Loan Requests] without regard to any of the requirements of that provision. PNC shall provide notice to the 5- Year Revolver Lenders (which may be telephonic or written notice by letter, facsimile or telex) that such 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans are to be made under this Section 2.6(e) and of the apportionment among the 5-Year Revolver Lenders, and the 5-Year Revolver Lenders shall be unconditionally obligated to fund such 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans (whether or not the conditions specified in Section 2.5(a) [Revolving Credit Loan Requests] or in Section 7.2 [Each Loan or Letter of Credit] are then satisfied) by the time PNC so requests, which shall not be earlier than 3:00 p.m. on the next succeeding Business Day following the date the 5-Year Revolver Lenders receive such notice from PNC.

1.With respect to any Swing Loan that is not refinanced into 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans in whole or in part as contemplated by Section 2.6(e)(i), because of the Borrower’s failure to satisfy the conditions set forth in Section 7.2 [Each Loan or Letter of Credit] other than any notice requirements, or for any other reason, each 5-

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Year Revolver Lender shall fund its risk participation in the applicable Swing Loan. Each 5- Year Revolver Lender’s payment to the Swing Loan Lender pursuant to this Section 2.6(e)(ii) shall be deemed to be a payment in respect of its risk participation in such Swing Loan from such 5-Year Revolver Lender in satisfaction of its risk participation obligation under Section 2.6(c) [Making Swing Loans].

1.If any 5-Year Revolver Lender fails to make available to the Administrative Agent for the account of PNC (as the Swing Loan Lender) any amount required to be paid by such Lender pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.6(e) by the time specified in Section 2.6(e)(i), the Swing Loan Lender shall be entitled to recover from such Lender (acting through the Administrative Agent), on demand, such amount with interest thereon for the period from the date such payment is required to the date on which such payment is immediately available to the Swing Loan Lender at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Effective Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules

on interbank compensation, plus any administrative, processing or similar fees customarily charged by the Swing Loan Lender in connection with the foregoing. If such Lender pays such amount (with interest and fees as aforesaid), the amount so paid shall constitute such Lender’s 5-Year Revolver Revolving Credit Loan or funded participation, as applicable, with respect to such prepayment. A certificate of the Swing Loan Lender submitted to any 5-Year Revolver Lender (through the Administrative Agent) with respect to any amounts owing under this clause (iii) shall be conclusive absent manifest error.

i.Swing Loans Under Cash Management Agreements. In addition to making Swing Loans pursuant to the foregoing provisions of Section 2.6(c) [Making Swing Loans], without the requirement for a specific request from the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.5(d) [Swing Loan Requests], PNC as the Swing Loan Lender may make Swing Loans to the Borrower in accordance with the provisions of the Working Cash® Sweep Rider and any other agreements between the Borrower and such Swing Loan Lender relating to the Borrower’s deposit, sweep and other accounts at such Swing Loan Lender and related arrangements and agreements regarding the management and investment of the Borrower’s cash assets as in effect from time to time (the “Cash Management Agreements”) to the extent of the daily aggregate net negative balance in the Borrower’s accounts which are subject to the provisions of the Cash Management Agreements. Swing Loans made pursuant to this Section 2.6(f) in accordance with the provisions of the Cash Management Agreements shall (i) be subject to the limitations as to aggregate amount set forth in Section 2.1(c) [Swing Loan Commitment], (ii) not be subject to the limitations as to individual amount set forth in Section 2.5(d) [Swing Loan Requests], (iii) be payable by the Borrower, both as to principal and interest, at the

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rates and times set forth in the Cash Management Agreements (but in no event later than the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date),

(iv) not be made at any time after such Swing Loan Lender has received written notice of the occurrence of an Event of Default and so long as such shall continue to exist, or, unless consented to by the Required 5-Year Revolver Lenders, a Potential Default and so long as such shall continue to exist, (v) if not repaid by the Borrower in accordance with the provisions of the Cash Management Agreements, be subject to each Lender’s obligation pursuant to Section 2.6(e) [Borrowings to Repay Swing Loans], and (vi) except as provided in the foregoing subsections (i) through (v), be subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Section 2.

a.Notes. The Obligation of the Borrower to repay the aggregate unpaid principal amount of the 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans, 364 Day Revolving Credit Loans and Swing Loans made to it by each Lender, together with interest thereon, shall be evidenced, at the request of such Lender, by a Revolving Credit Note and the Swing Loan Note payable to the order of such Lender in a face amount equal to the 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment, 364- Day Revolving Credit Commitment or Swing Loan Commitment, as applicable, of such Lender.

a.Reserved.

a.Letter of Credit Subfacility.

i.Issuance of Letters of Credit. The Borrower may at any time prior to the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date request the issuance of a standby letter of credit (each a “Letter of Credit”) for its own account or the account of any Subsidiary (in which case the

Borrower and such Subsidiary shall be co-applicants with respect to such Letter of Credit), or the amendment or extension of an existing Letter of Credit, by delivering or transmitting electronically to the Issuing Lender (with a copy to the Administrative Agent) a completed application for letter of credit, or request for such amendment or extension, as applicable, in such form as the Issuing Lender may specify from time to time by no later than 10:00 a.m. at least five

a.Business Days, or such shorter period as may be agreed to by the Issuing Lender, in advance of the proposed date of issuance. The Borrower shall authorize and direct the Issuing Lender to name the Borrower or any Subsidiary as the “Applicant” or “Account Party” of each Letter of Credit. Promptly after receipt of any letter of credit application, the Issuing Lender shall confirm with the Administrative Agent (by telephone or in writing) that the Administrative Agent has received a copy of such Letter of Credit application and if not, the Issuing Lender will provide the Administrative Agent with a copy thereof. As of the Closing Date, each of the Existing Letters of Credit shall constitute, for all purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, a Letter of Credit issued and outstanding hereunder.

i.Unless the Issuing Lender has received notice from any 5-Year Revolver Lender, the Administrative Agent or the Borrower, at least one day prior to the requested date of issuance, amendment or extension of the applicable Letter of Credit, that one or more applicable conditions in Section 7 [Conditions of Lending and Issuance of Letters of Credit] is not satisfied, then, subject to the terms and

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conditions hereof and in reliance on the agreements of the other 5-Year Revolver Lenders set forth in this Section 2.9, the Issuing Lender or any of the Issuing Lender’s Affiliates will issue the proposed Letter of Credit or agree to such amendment or extension, provided that, subject to the second to last sentence of this clause (a)(i), each Letter of Credit shall in no event expire later than the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date and provided further that in no event shall (i) the Letter of Credit Obligations exceed, at any one time, $15,000,000 (the “Letter of Credit Sublimit”) or (ii) the 5-Year Revolving Facility Usage exceed, at any one time, the 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments. Each request by the Borrower for the issuance, amendment or extension of a Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be a representation by the Borrower that it shall be in compliance with the preceding sentence and with Section 7 [Conditions of Lending and Issuance of Letters of Credit] after giving effect to the requested issuance, amendment or extension of such Letter of Credit. Promptly after its delivery of any Letter of Credit or any amendment to a Letter of Credit to the beneficiary thereof, the applicable Issuing Lender will also deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent a true and complete copy of such Letter of Credit or amendment. If any Letter of Credit Obligation for any reason remains outstanding seven (7) days prior to the applicable 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date, Borrower shall immediately Cash Collateralize the then outstanding amount of all Letter of Credit Obligations in the Minimum Collateral Amount or the Borrower shall have entered into other arrangements satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and the Issuing Lender with respect to such outstanding Letter of Credit Obligations. The Borrower hereby grants to the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of each Issuing Lender and the 5-Year Revolver Lenders, a security interest in all Cash Collateral pledged pursuant to this Section or otherwise under this Agreement.

i.Notwithstanding Section 2.9(a)(i), the Issuing Lender shall not be under any obligation to issue any Letter of Credit if (i) any order, judgment or decree of any Official Body or arbitrator shall by its terms purport to enjoin or restrain the Issuing Lender from issuing the Letter of Credit, or any Law applicable to the Issuing Lender or any request or

directive (whether or not having the force of law) from any Official Body with jurisdiction over the Issuing Lender shall prohibit, or request that the Issuing Lender refrain from, the issuance of letters of credit generally or the Letter of Credit in particular or shall impose upon the Issuing Lender with respect to the Letter of Credit any restriction, reserve or capital requirement (for which the Issuing Lender is not otherwise compensated hereunder) not in effect on the Closing Date, or shall impose upon the Issuing Lender any unreimbursed loss, cost or expense which was not applicable on the Closing Date and which the Issuing Lender in good faith deems material to it, (ii) the issuance of the Letter of Credit would violate one or more policies of the Issuing Lender applicable to letters of credit generally or (iii) any Lender is at that time a Defaulting Lender with respect to the 5-Year Revolver, unless the Issuing Lender has entered into arrangements, including the delivery of Cash Collateral, satisfactory to the Issuing Lender (in its sole discretion) with the Borrower or such Lender to eliminate the Issuer Lender’s actual or potential Fronting Exposure (after giving effect to Section 2.10(a)(iv)) with respect to such Defaulting Lender arising from either the Letter of Credit then proposed to be issued or that

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Letter of Credit and all other Issuer Lender Obligations as to which the Issuing Lender has actual or potential Fronting Exposure, as it may elect in its sole discretion.

1.Letter of Credit Fees. The Borrower shall pay (i) to the Administrative Agent for the ratable account of the 5-Year Revolver Lenders a fee (the “Letter of Credit Fee”) equal to the Applicable Margin for Letters of Credit times the daily amount available to be drawn under each Letter of Credit, and (ii) to the Issuing Lender for its own account a fronting fee equal to 0.125% per annum on the daily amount available to be drawn under each Letter of Credit. All Letter of Credit Fees and fronting fees shall be computed on the basis of a year of 360 days and actual days elapsed and shall be payable quarterly in arrears on each Payment Date following issuance of each Letter of Credit. The Borrower shall also pay to the Issuing Lender for the Issuing Lender’s sole account the Issuing Lender’s then in effect customary fees and administrative expenses payable with respect to the Letters of Credit as the Issuing Lender may generally charge or incur from time to time in connection with the issuance, maintenance, amendment (if any), assignment or transfer (if any), negotiation, and administration of Letters of Credit.

1.Disbursements, Reimbursement. Immediately upon the issuance of each Letter of Credit, each 5-Year Revolver Lender shall be deemed to, and hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to, purchase from the Issuing Lender a participation in such Letter of Credit and each drawing thereunder in an amount equal to such Lender’s 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of the maximum amount available to be drawn under such Letter of Credit and the amount of such drawing, respectively.

a.In the event of any request for a drawing under a Letter of Credit by the beneficiary or transferee thereof, the Issuing Lender will promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent thereof. Provided that it shall have received such notice, the Borrower shall reimburse (such obligation to reimburse the Issuing Lender shall sometimes be referred to as a “Reimbursement Obligation”) the Issuing Lender prior to 12:00 noon on each date that an amount is paid by the Issuing Lender under any Letter of Credit (each such date, a “Drawing Date”) by paying to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Issuing Lender an amount equal to the amount so paid by the Issuing Lender. In the event the Borrower fails to reimburse the Issuing Lender (through the Administrative Agent) for the full amount of any

drawing under any Letter of Credit by 12:00 noon on the Drawing Date, the Administrative Agent will promptly notify each 5-Year Revolver Lender thereof, and the Borrower shall be deemed to have requested that 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans be made by the 5-Year Revolver Lenders under the Base Rate Option to be disbursed on the Drawing Date under such Letter of Credit, subject to the amount of the unutilized portion of the 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment and subject to the conditions set forth in Section 7.2 [Each Loan or Letter of

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Credit] other than any notice requirements. Any notice given by the Administrative Agent or Issuing Lender pursuant to this Section 2.9(c)(i) may be oral if immediately confirmed in writing; provided that the lack of such an immediate confirmation shall not affect the conclusiveness or binding effect of such notice.

a.Each 5-Year Revolver Lender shall upon any notice pursuant to Section 2.9(c)(i) make available to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Issuing Lender an amount in immediately available funds equal to its 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of the amount of the drawing, whereupon the participating 5-Year Revolver Lenders shall (subject to Section 2.9(c) [Disbursements; Reimbursement]) each be deemed to have made a 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan under the Base Rate Option to the Borrower in that amount. If any 5- Year Revolver Lender so notified fails to make available to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Issuing Lender the amount of such Lender’s 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of such amount by no later than 2:00 p.m. on the Drawing Date, then interest shall accrue on such Lender’s obligation to make such payment, from the Drawing Date to the date on which such Lender makes such payment (i) at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Effective Rate during the first three (3) days following the Drawing Date and (ii) at a rate per annum equal to the rate applicable to 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans under the Base Rate Option on and after the fourth day following the Drawing Date. The Administrative Agent and the Issuing Lender will promptly give notice (as described in Section 2.9(c)(i) above) of the occurrence of the Drawing Date, but failure of the Administrative Agent or the Issuing Lender to give any such notice on the Drawing Date or in sufficient time to enable any 5-Year Revolver Lender to effect such payment on such date shall not relieve such Lender from its obligation under this Section 2.9(c)(ii).

a.With respect to any unreimbursed drawing that is not converted into 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans under the Base Rate Option to the Borrower in whole or in part as contemplated by Section 2.9(c)(i), because of the Borrower’s failure to satisfy the conditions set forth in Section 7.2 [Each Loan or Letter of Credit] other than any notice requirements, or for any other reason, the Borrower shall be deemed to have incurred from the Issuing Lender a borrowing (each a “Letter of Credit Borrowing”) in the amount of such drawing. Such Letter of Credit Borrowing shall be due and payable on demand (together with interest) and shall bear interest at the rate per annum applicable to the 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans under the Base Rate Option. Each 5-Year Revolver Lender’s payment to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Issuing Lender pursuant to Section 2.9(c) [Disbursements, Reimbursement] shall be deemed to be a payment in respect of its

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participation in such Letter of Credit Borrowing (each a “Participation Advance”) from such Lender in satisfaction of its participation obligation under this Section 2.9(c).

1.Repayment of Participation Advances.

a.Upon (and only upon) receipt by the Administrative Agent for the account of the Issuing Lender of immediately available funds from the Borrower (i) in reimbursement of any payment made by the Issuing Lender under the Letter of Credit with respect to which any 5-Year Revolver Lender has made a Participation Advance to the Administrative Agent, or (ii) in payment of interest on such a payment made by the Issuing Lender under such a Letter of Credit, the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Issuing Lender will pay to each 5-Year Revolver Lender, in the same funds as those received by the Administrative Agent, the amount of such Lender’s 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of such funds, except the Administrative Agent shall retain for the account of the Issuing Lender the amount of the 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of such funds of any 5-Year Revolver Lender that did not make a Participation Advance in respect of such payment by the Issuing Lender.

a.If the Administrative Agent is required at any time to return to the Borrower, or to a trustee, receiver, liquidator, custodian, or any official in any Insolvency Proceeding, any portion of any payment made by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Issuing Lender pursuant to this Section in reimbursement of a payment made under any Letter of Credit or interest or fees thereon, each 5-Year Revolver Lender shall, on demand of the Administrative Agent, forthwith return to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Issuing Lender the amount of its 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of any amounts so returned by the Administrative Agent plus interest thereon from the date such demand is made to the date such amounts are returned by such Lender to the Administrative Agent, at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect from time to time.

1.Documentation. The Borrower agrees to be bound by the terms of the Issuing Lender’s application and agreement for letters of credit and the Issuing Lender’s written regulations and customary practices relating to letters of credit, though such interpretation may be different from the Borrower’s own. In the event of a conflict between such application or agreement and this Agreement, this Agreement shall govern. It is understood and agreed that, except in the case of gross negligence or willful misconduct, the Issuing Lender shall not be liable for any error, negligence and/or mistakes, whether of omission or commission, in

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following the Borrower’s instructions or those contained in the Letters of Credit or any modifications, amendments or supplements thereto.

1.Determinations to Honor Drawing Requests. In determining whether to honor any request for drawing under any Letter of Credit by the beneficiary thereof, the Issuing Lender shall be responsible only to determine that the documents and certificates required to be delivered under such Letter of Credit have been delivered and that they comply on their face with the requirements of such Letter of Credit.

1.Nature of Participation and Reimbursement Obligations. Each 5-Year Revolver Lender’s obligation in accordance with this Agreement to make the 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans or Participation Advances, as contemplated by Section 2.9(c) [Disbursements, Reimbursement], as a result of a drawing under a Letter of Credit, and the Obligations of the Borrower to reimburse the Issuing Lender upon a draw under a Letter of Credit, shall be

absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Section 2.9 under all circumstances, including the following circumstances:

a.any set-off, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other right which such 5-Year Revolver Lender may have against the Issuing Lender or any of its Affiliates, the Borrower or any other Person for any reason whatsoever, or which the Borrower may have against the Issuing Lender or any of its Affiliates, any 5-Year Revolver Lender or any other Person for any reason whatsoever;

a.the failure of the Borrower or any other Person to comply, in connection with a Letter of Credit Borrowing, with the conditions set forth in Sections 2.1 [Revolving Credit Commitments], 2.5 [Revolving Credit Loan Requests; Swing Loan Requests],

2.6 [Making Revolving Credit Loans and Swing Loans; Etc.] or 7.2 [Each Loan or Letter of Credit] or as otherwise set forth in this Agreement for the making of a Revolving Credit Loan, it being acknowledged that such conditions are not required for the making of a Letter of Credit Borrowing and the obligation of the 5-Year Revolver Lenders to make Participation Advances under Section 2.9(c) [Disbursements, Reimbursement];

a.any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit;

a.any claim of breach of warranty that might be made by the Borrower or any 5-Year Revolver Lender against any beneficiary of a Letter of Credit, or the existence of any claim, set-off, recoupment, counterclaim, crossclaim, defense or other right which the Borrower or any 5-Year Revolver Lender may have at any time against a beneficiary, successor beneficiary any transferee or assignee of any Letter of Credit or the proceeds thereof (or any Persons for whom any such transferee may be acting), the Issuing

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Lender or its Affiliates or any 5-Year Revolver Lender or any other Person, whether in connection with this Agreement, the transactions contemplated herein or any unrelated transaction (including any underlying transaction between the Borrower or Subsidiaries of the Borrower and the beneficiary for which any Letter of Credit was procured);

a.the lack of power or authority of any signer of (or any defect in or forgery of any signature or endorsement on) or the form of or lack of validity, sufficiency, accuracy, enforceability or genuineness of any draft, demand, instrument, certificate or other document presented under or in connection with any Letter of Credit, or any fraud or alleged fraud in connection with any Letter of Credit, or the transport of any property or provision of services relating to a Letter of Credit, in each case even if the Issuing Lender or any of its Affiliates has been notified thereof;

a.payment by the Issuing Lender or any of its Affiliates under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a demand, draft or certificate or other document which does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit;

a.the solvency of, or any acts or omissions by, any beneficiary of any Letter of Credit, or any other Person having a role in any transaction or obligation relating to a Letter of Credit, or the existence, nature, quality, quantity, condition, value or other characteristic of any property or services relating to a Letter of Credit;

a.any failure by the Issuing Lender or any of its Affiliates to issue any Letter of Credit in the form requested by the Borrower, unless the Issuing Lender has received written notice from the Borrower of such failure within three Business Days after the Issuing Lender shall have furnished the Borrower and the Administrative Agent a copy of such Letter of Credit and such error is material and no drawing has been made thereon prior to receipt of such notice;

a.any adverse change in the business, operations, properties, assets, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects of the Borrower or Subsidiaries of the Borrower;

a.any breach of this Agreement or any other Loan Document by any

party thereto;

a.the occurrence or continuance of an Insolvency Proceeding with

respect to the Borrower;

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a.the fact that an Event of Default or a Potential Default shall have occurred and be continuing;

a.the fact that the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date shall have passed or this Agreement or the Commitments hereunder shall have been terminated; and

a.any other circumstance or happening whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing.

1.Indemnity. The Borrower hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, pay and save harmless the Issuing Lender and any of its Affiliates that has issued a Letter of Credit from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, taxes, penalties, interest, judgments, losses, costs, charges and expenses (including reasonable fees, expenses and disbursements of counsel and allocated costs of internal counsel) which the Issuing Lender or any of its Affiliates may incur or be subject to as a consequence, direct or indirect, of the issuance of any Letter of Credit, other than as a result of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Issuing Lender as determined by a final non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.

1.Liability for Acts and Omissions. As between the Borrower and the Issuing Lender, or the Issuing Lender’s Affiliates, the Borrower assumes all risks of the acts and omissions of, or misuse of the Letters of Credit by, the respective beneficiaries of such Letters of Credit. In furtherance and not in limitation of the foregoing, the Issuing Lender shall not be responsible for any of the following, including any losses or damages to the Borrower or other Person or property relating therefrom: (i) the form, validity, sufficiency, accuracy, genuineness or legal effect of any document submitted by any party in connection with the application for an issuance of any such Letter of Credit, even if it should in fact prove to be in any or all respects invalid, insufficient, inaccurate, fraudulent or forged (even if the Issuing Lender or its Affiliates shall have been notified thereof); (ii) the validity or sufficiency of any instrument transferring or assigning or purporting to transfer or assign any such Letter of Credit or the rights or benefits thereunder or proceeds thereof, in whole or in part, which may prove to be invalid or ineffective for any reason; (iii) the failure of the beneficiary of any such Letter of Credit, or any other party to which such Letter of Credit may be transferred, to comply fully with any conditions required in order to draw upon such Letter of Credit or any other claim of the Borrower against any beneficiary of such Letter of Credit, or any such transferee, or any dispute between or among the Borrower and any beneficiary of any Letter of Credit or any such transferee; (iv) errors, omissions, interruptions or delays in transmission or delivery of any messages, by mail, cable, telegraph, telex or otherwise, whether or not they be in cipher; (v) errors in interpretation of technical terms; (vi) any loss or delay in the transmission or otherwise of any

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document required in order to make a drawing under any such Letter of Credit or of the proceeds thereof; (vii) the misapplication by the beneficiary of any such Letter of Credit of the proceeds of any drawing under such Letter of Credit; or (viii) any consequences arising from causes beyond the control of the Issuing Lender or its Affiliates, as applicable, including any act or omission of any Official Body, and none of the above shall affect or impair, or prevent the vesting of, any of the Issuing Lender’s or its Affiliates rights or powers hereunder. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall relieve the Issuing Lender from liability for the Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct in connection with actions or omissions described in such clauses (i) through (viii) of such sentence. In no event shall the Issuing Lender or its Affiliates be liable to the Borrower for any indirect, consequential, incidental, punitive, exemplary or special damages or expenses (including attorneys’ fees), or for any damages resulting from any change in the value of any property relating to a Letter of Credit.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Issuing Lender and each of its Affiliates (i) may rely on any oral or other communication believed in good faith by the Issuing Lender or such Affiliate to have been authorized or given by or on behalf of the applicant for a Letter of Credit, (ii) may honor any presentation if the documents presented appear on their face substantially to comply with the terms and conditions of the relevant Letter of Credit; (iii) may honor a previously dishonored presentation under a Letter of Credit, whether such dishonor was pursuant to a court order, to settle or compromise any claim of wrongful dishonor, or otherwise, and shall be entitled to reimbursement to the same extent as if such presentation had initially been honored, together with any interest paid by the Issuing Lender or its Affiliate; (iv) may honor any drawing that is payable upon presentation of a statement advising negotiation or payment, upon receipt of such statement (even if such statement indicates that a draft or other document is being delivered separately), and shall not be liable for any failure of any such draft or other document to arrive, or to conform in any way with the relevant Letter of Credit; (v) may pay any paying or negotiating bank claiming that it rightfully honored under the laws or practices of the place where such bank is located; and (vi) may settle or adjust any claim or demand made on the Issuing Lender or its Affiliate in any way related to any order issued at the applicant’s request to an air carrier, a letter of guarantee or of indemnity issued to a carrier or any similar document (each an “Order”) and honor any drawing in connection with any Letter of Credit that is the subject of such Order, notwithstanding that any drafts or other documents presented in connection with such Letter of Credit fail to conform in any way with such Letter of Credit.

In furtherance and extension and not in limitation of the specific provisions set forth above, any action taken or omitted by the Issuing Lender or its Affiliates under or in connection with the Letters of

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Credit issued by it or any documents and certificates delivered thereunder, if taken or omitted in good faith, shall not put the Issuing Lender or its Affiliates under any resulting liability to the Borrower or any Lender.

1.Issuing Lender Reporting Requirements. Each Issuing Lender shall, on the first Business Day of each month, provide to Administrative Agent and Borrower a schedule of the Letters of Credit issued by it, in form and substance satisfactory to Administrative Agent, showing the date of issuance of each Letter of Credit, the account party, the original face amount (if any), and the expiration date of any Letter of Credit outstanding at any time during the preceding month, and any other information relating to such Letter of Credit that the Administrative Agent may request.

i.Defaulting Lenders.

1.Defaulting Lender Adjustments. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, if any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender with respect to a Facility, then, until such time as such Lender is no longer a Defaulting Lender with respect to such Facility, to the extent permitted by applicable law:

a.Waivers and Amendments. Such Defaulting Lender’s right to approve or disapprove any amendment, waiver or consent with respect to this Agreement shall be restricted as set forth in the definition of Required Lenders, Required 5-Year Revolver Lenders and Required 364-Day Revolver Lenders, as applicable.

a.Defaulting Lender Waterfall. Any payment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts received by the Administrative Agent for the account of such Defaulting Lender (whether voluntary or mandatory, at maturity, pursuant to Article 10 [Default] or otherwise) or received by the Administrative Agent from such Defaulting Lender pursuant to Section 10.2(b) [Set-Off] shall be applied at such time or times as may be determined by the Administrative Agent as follows: first, to the payment of any amounts

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owing by such Defaulting Lender to the Administrative Agent hereunder; second, to the payment on a pro rata basis of any amounts owing by such Defaulting Lender to any Issuing Lender or Swing Loan Lender hereunder; third, to Cash Collateralize the Issuing Lender’s Fronting Exposure with respect to such Defaulting Lender in accordance with Section 5.12 [Cash Collateral]; fourth, as the Borrower may request (so long as no Potential Default or Event of Default exists), to the funding of any Loan in respect of which such Defaulting Lender has failed to fund its portion thereof as required by this Agreement, as determined by the Administrative Agent; fifth, if so determined by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower, to be held in a deposit account and released pro rata in order to (x) satisfy such Defaulting Lender’s potential future funding obligations with respect to Loans under the Facility to which such Lender is a Defaulting Lender under this Agreement and (y) Cash Collateralize the Issuing Lender’s future Fronting Exposure with respect to such Defaulting Lender with respect to future Letters of Credit issued under this Agreement, in accordance with Section 5.12 [Cash Collateral]; sixth, to the payment of any amounts owing to the Lenders, the Issuing Lender or Swing Loan Lender as a result of any judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by any Lender, the Issuing Lender or Swing Loan Lender against such Defaulting Lender as a result of such Defaulting Lender’s breach of its obligations under this Agreement; seventh, so long as no Potential Default or Event of Default exists, to the payment of any amounts owing to the Borrower as a result of any judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by the Borrower against such Defaulting Lender as a result of such Defaulting Lender's breach of its obligations under this Agreement; and eighth, to such Defaulting Lender or as otherwise directed by a court of competent

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jurisdiction; provided that if (x) such payment is a payment of the principal amount of any Loans or Letter of Credit Borrowing in respect of which such Defaulting Lender has not fully funded its appropriate share, and (y) such Loans were made or the related Letters of Credit were issued at a time when the conditions set forth in Section 7.2 [Each Loan or Letter of Credit] were satisfied or waived, such payment shall be applied solely to pay the Loans of, and Letter of Credit Borrowings owed to, all Non-Defaulting Lenders under the applicable Facility on a pro rata basis prior to being applied to the payment of any Loans of, or Letter of Credit Borrowing owed to, such Defaulting Lender until such time as all Loans with respect to such Facility and funded and unfunded participations in Letter of Credit Obligations and Swing Loans are held by the Lenders under the applicable Facility pro rata in accordance with the Commitments under such Facility without giving effect to Section 2.10(a)(iv) [Reallocation of Participations to Reduce Fronting Exposure]. Any payments, prepayments or other amounts paid or payable to a Defaulting Lender that are applied (or held) to pay amounts owed by a Defaulting Lender or to post Cash Collateral pursuant to this Section 2.10(a)(i) [Defaulting Lender Waterfall] shall be deemed paid to and redirected by such Defaulting Lender, and each Lender irrevocably consents hereto.

a.Certain Fees.

i.No Defaulting Lender with respect to a Facility shall be entitled to receive any Commitment Fee with respect to such Facility for any period during which that Lender is a Defaulting Lender with respect to such Facility (and the Borrower shall not be required to pay any such fee that otherwise would have been required to have been paid to that Defaulting Lender).

i.Each Defaulting Lender under the 5-Year Revolver shall be entitled to receive Letter of Credit Fees for any period during which that Lender is a Defaulting Lender with respect to the 5-Year Revolver only to the extent allocable to its 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of the stated amount of Letters of Credit for which it has provided Cash Collateral pursuant to Section 5.12 [Cash Collateral].

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i.With respect to any Commitment Fee or Letter of Credit Fee not required to be paid to any Defaulting Lender pursuant to clause (A) or (B) above, the Borrower shall (x) pay to each Non-Defaulting Lender under the applicable Facility that portion of any such fee otherwise payable to such Defaulting Lender with respect to such Defaulting Lender’s participation in Letter of Credit Obligations or Swing Loans that has been reallocated to such Non-Defaulting Lender pursuant to clause (iv) below, (y) pay to each Issuing Lender and Swing Loan Lender, as applicable, the amount of any such fee otherwise payable to such Defaulting Lender to the extent allocable to such Issuing Lender’s or Swing Loan Lender’s Fronting Exposure to such Defaulting Lender, and (z) not be required to pay the remaining amount of any such fee.

a.Reallocation of Participations to Reduce Fronting Exposure. All or any part of such Defaulting Lender’s participation in Letter of Credit Obligations and Swing Loans shall be reallocated among the Non-Defaulting Lenders in accordance with their respective 5-Year Revolver Ratable Shares (calculated without regard to such Defaulting Lender’s 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment) but only to the extent that such reallocation does not cause the aggregate 5-Year Revolving Facility Usage of any Non-Defaulting Lender to

exceed such Non-Defaulting Lender’s 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment. Subject to Section 12.15, no reallocation hereunder shall constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder against a Defaulting Lender arising from that Lender having become a Defaulting Lender, including any claim of a Non-Defaulting Lender as a result of such Non-Defaulting Lender’s increased exposure following such reallocation.

a.Cash Collateral, Repayment of Swing Loans. If the reallocation described in clause

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(iv) above cannot, or can only partially, be effected, the Borrower shall, without prejudice to any right or remedy available to it hereunder or under law, (x) first, prepay Swing Loans in an amount equal to the Swing Loan Lender’s Fronting Exposure and (y) second, Cash Collateralize the Issuing Lender’s Fronting Exposure in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 5.12 [Cash Collateral].

1.Defaulting Lender Cure. If the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, Swing Loan Lender and Issuing Lender agree in writing that a Lender is no longer a Defaulting Lender with respect to a Facility, the Administrative Agent will so notify the parties hereto, whereupon as of the effective date specified in such notice and subject to any conditions set forth therein (which may include arrangements with respect to any Cash Collateral), that Lender will, to the extent applicable, purchase at par that portion of outstanding Loans of the other Lenders with respect to such Facility or take such other actions as the Administrative Agent may determine to be necessary to cause the Loans and funded and unfunded participations in Letters of Credit and Swing Loans with respect to such Facility to be held pro rata by the Lenders with respect to such Facility in accordance with the Commitments under such Facility (without giving effect to Section 2.10 (a)(iv) [Reallocation of Participations to Reduce Fronting Exposure], whereupon such Lender will cease to be a Defaulting Lender with respect to such Facility; provided that no adjustments will be made retroactively with respect to fees accrued or payments made by or on behalf of the Borrower while that Lender was a Defaulting Lender with respect to such Facility; and provided, further, that except to the extent otherwise expressly agreed by the affected parties, no change hereunder from Defaulting Lender to Lender will constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder arising from that Lender’s having been a Defaulting Lender.

1.New Swing Loans/Letters of Credit. So long as any 5-Year Revolver Lender is a Defaulting Lender, (i)

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the Swing Loan Lender shall not be required to fund any Swing Loans unless it is satisfied that it will have no Fronting Exposure after giving effect to such Swing Loan and (ii) no Issuing Lender shall be required to issue, extend, renew or increase any Letter of Credit unless it is satisfied that it will have no Fronting Exposure after giving effect thereto.

i.Increase in Revolving Credit Commitments.

1.Increasing Lenders and New Lenders. The Borrower may, at any time after the Closing Date, request that (x) with respect to the 5-Year Revolver (1) the current 5-Year Revolver Lenders increase their 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments (any such current Lender which elects to increase its 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment shall be referred to as an “Increasing 5-Year Revolver Lender”) or (2) one or more new lenders (each a “New 5-Year Revolver Lender”) join this Agreement and provide a 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment

hereunder and (y) with respect to the 364-Day Revolver (1) the current 364-Day Revolver Lenders increase their 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments (any such current Lender which elects to increase its 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment shall be referred to as an “Increasing 364-Day Revolver Lender”; together with Increasing 5-Year Revolver Lenders, the “Increasing Lenders”) or (2) one or more new lenders (each a “New 364-Day Revolver Lender”; together with New 5-Year Revolver Lenders, the “New Lenders”) join this Agreement and provide a 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment hereunder, in each case, subject to the following terms and conditions:

a.No Obligation to Increase. No current Lender shall be obligated to increase its Revolving Credit Commitment and any increase in the Revolving Credit Commitment by any current Lender shall be in the sole discretion of such current Lender;

a.Defaults. There shall exist no Events of Default or Potential Default on the effective date of such increase and after giving effect to such increase;

a.Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitments. After giving effect to such increase (1) with

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respect to the 5-Year Revolver, the total 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments shall not exceed $300,000,000 and (2) with respect to the 364-Day Revolver, the total 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments shall not exceed $300,000,000;

a.Minimum Revolving Credit Commitments. After giving effect to such increase (1) with respect to the 5-Year Revolver, the amount of the 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments provided by each of the New 5-Year Revolver Lenders and each of the Increasing 5-Year Revolver Lenders shall be at least $25,000,000, unless such amount is greater than the then remaining increase available under Section 2.11(a)(iii)(1) and (2) with respect to the 364-Day Revolver, the amount of the 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments provided by each of the New 364-Day Revolver Lenders and each of the Increasing 364-Day Revolver Lenders shall be at least $25,000,000, unless such amount is greater than the then remaining increase available under Section 2.11(a)(iii)(2);

a.Resolutions; Opinion. The Borrower shall deliver to the Administrative Agent on or before the effective date of such increase the following documents in a form reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent: (1) certifications of their corporate secretaries with attached resolutions certifying that the increase in the Revolving Credit Commitment has been approved by the Borrower, and (2) an opinion of counsel addressed to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders addressing the authorization and execution of the Loan Documents by, and enforceability of the Loan Documents against, the Borrower;

a.Notes. The Borrower shall execute and deliver (1) to each Increasing Lender to whom a Note was previously issued a replacement revolving credit Note reflecting the new amount of such Increasing Lender's 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment or

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364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment, as the case may be, after giving effect to the increase (and such prior Note, if any, issued to such Increasing Lender shall be deemed to be terminated) and (2) to each New Lender requesting a Note a revolving credit Note reflecting the amount of such New Lender's 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment or 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment, as the case may be;

a.Approval of New Lenders. Any New Lender shall be subject to the approval of the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender (in the case of a New 5-Year Revolver Lender) and the Swing Loan Lender (in the case of a New 5-Year Revolver Lender), not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed;

a.Increasing Lenders. Each Increasing Lender shall confirm its agreement to increase its 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment or 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment, as the case may be, pursuant to an acknowledgement in a form acceptable to the Administrative Agent, signed by it and the Borrower and delivered to the Administrative Agent at least five (5) days before the effective date of such increase; and

a.New Lenders--Joinder. Each New Lender shall execute a lender joinder in substantially the form of Exhibit G pursuant to which such New Lender shall join and become a party to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents with a Revolving Credit Commitment in the amount set forth in such lender joinder.

1.Treatment of Outstanding Loans and Letters of Credit.

a.Borrowing of New Loans. Each of the Lenders with respect to a Facility being increased shall participate in any new Loans with respect to such Facility made on or after such date in accordance with their

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respective Ratable Shares with respect to such Facility after giving effect to the increase in Revolving Credit Commitments under such Facility contemplated by this Section 2.11.

a.Outstanding Letters of Credit and Loans. On the effective date of such increase, each Increasing 5-Year Revolver Lender and each New 5-Year Revolver Lender

(x) will be deemed to have purchased a participation in each then outstanding Letter of Credit equal to its 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of such Letter of Credit and the participation of each other 5-Year Revolver Lender in such Letter of Credit shall be adjusted accordingly and (y) will acquire, (and will pay to the Administrative Agent, for the account of each 5-Year Revolver Lender, in immediately available funds, an amount equal to) its 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of all outstanding Participation Advances.

i.Extension of Expiration Date.

1.Requests for Extension. The Borrower may extend (i) the 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date then in effect hereunder (the “Existing 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date”) for up to three (3) additional 364-day periods, by written notice to the Administrative Agent (who shall promptly notify the 364-Day Revolver Lenders) at any time after the Closing Date, but no earlier than 90 days prior to the Existing 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date, by requesting that each 364-Day Revolver Lender extend such Lender’s 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date for an additional 364 days from the Existing 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date and (ii) the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date then in effect hereunder (the “Existing 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date”) for up to three (3) additional 1-year periods, by written notice to the Administrative Agent (who shall promptly notify the 5-Year Revolver Lenders) at any time after the first (1st) anniversary of the Closing Date, but prior to the Existing 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date and no more than once in any 12-month period, by requesting that each 5-Year

Revolver Lender extend such Lender’s 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date for an additional 1-year period from the Existing 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date.

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1.Lender Elections to Extend. Each such Lender under the Facility subject to the extension request (such Facility, the “Proposed Extended Facility”), acting in its sole and individual discretion, shall promptly notify the Administrative Agent in writing (but in any event no later than the Existing Expiration Date of the Proposed Extended Facility) whether or not such Lender agrees to such extension (each such 5-Year Revolver Lender that determines not to so extend its Existing 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date, a “Non-Extending 5-Year Revolver Lender”; and each such 364-Day Revolver Lender that determines not to so extend its Existing 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date, a “Non-Extending 364-Day Revolver Lender”) and any Lender that does not so advise the Administrative Agent on or before the Existing Expiration Date of the Proposed Extended Facility shall be deemed to be a Non-Extending Lender with respect to such Proposed Extended Facility. The election of any Lender to agree to such extension shall not obligate any other Lender to so agree.

1.Notification by Administrative Agent. The Administrative Agent shall notify the Borrower in writing of each Lender’s determination under this Section 2.12 prior to the Existing Expiration Date for such Proposed Extended Facility.

1.Additional Commitment Lenders. The Borrower shall have the right on or before the Existing Expiration Date of the Proposed Extended Facility to replace each Non- Extending Lender with respect to such Proposed Extended Facility with, and add as “Lenders” under this Agreement in place thereof, one or more Eligible Assignees, which may be a then existing Lender under the Proposed Extended Facility (each, an “Additional Commitment Lender”; an Additional Commitment Lender under the 5-Year Revolver being referred to herein as an “Additional 5-Year Revolver Commitment Lender”; and an Additional Commitment Lender under the 364-Day Revolver being referred to herein as an “Additional 364-Day Revolver Commitment Lender”) with the approval of the Administrative Agent, Swing Loan Lender (if the Proposed Extended Facility is the 5-Year Revolver) and the Issuing Lender (if the Proposed Extended Facility is

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the 5-Year Revolver) (which approvals shall not be unreasonably withheld), each of which Additional Commitment Lenders shall have entered into an agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent pursuant to which such Additional Commitment Lender shall, effective as of the Existing Expiration Date of the Proposed Extended Facility, undertake a Revolving Credit Commitment with respect to the Proposed Extended Facility (and, if any such Additional Commitment Lender is already a Lender under the Proposed Extended Facility, its Revolving Credit Commitment with respect to the Proposed Extended Facility shall be in addition to such Lender’s then existing Revolving Credit Commitment under the Proposed Extended Facility on such date).

1.Minimum Extension Requirement. If (and only if) the total of the Revolving Credit Commitments of the Lenders with respect to the Proposed Extended Facility that have agreed so to extend their Expiration Date under the Proposed Extended Facility and the additional Revolving Credit Commitments of the Additional Commitment Lenders with respect to the Proposed Extended Facility shall be more than 50% of the aggregate amount of the Revolving Credit Commitments of the Proposed Extended Facility in effect immediately prior to the Existing Expiration Date of such Proposed Extended Facility, then, effective as of such

Existing Expiration Date, such Existing Expiration Date of each such Lender and of each such Additional Commitment Lender with respect to such Proposed Extended Facility shall be extended to (i) with respect to an extension of the 364-Day Revolver, the date falling 364 days after the Existing 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date (except that, if such date is not a Business Day, such Expiration Date as so extended shall be the preceding Business Day) and each such Additional 364-Day Revolver Commitment Lender shall thereupon become a “364-Day Revolver Lender” for all purposes of this Agreement and (ii) with respect to an extension of the 5-Year Revolver, the date falling 1 year after the Existing 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date (except that, if such date is not a Business Day, such Expiration Date as so extended shall be the preceding Business Day) and each such Additional 5-Year Revolver Commitment Lender shall thereupon become a “5-Year Revolver Lender” for all purposes of this Agreement.

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1.Conditions to Effectiveness of Extensions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the extension of the Expiration Date of any such Proposed Extended Facility pursuant to this Section shall not be effective with respect to any Lender unless:

a.as of the date of such extension of the Expiration Date of such Proposed Extended Facility and after giving effect thereto, the representations and warranties of the Borrower shall be true and correct in all material respects (unless qualified by materiality or reference to the absence of a Material Adverse Change, in which event shall be true and correct), except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they shall be true and correct as of such earlier date, and except that for purposes of this Section, the representations and warranties contained in Section 6.6 [Financial Statements] shall be deemed to refer to the most recent statements furnished pursuant to Section

8.11 [Reporting Requirements];

a.no Event of Default or Potential Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of such extension of such Expiration Date and after giving effect thereto; and

a.on or before such Expiration Date of each Non-Extending Lender with respect to such Proposed Extended Facility, (x) the Borrower shall have paid in full the principal of and interest on all of the Loans made by such Non-Extending Lender to the Borrower under such Proposed Extended Facility and (y) the Borrower shall have paid in full all other Obligations owing to such Lender hereunder and under the other Loan Documents with respect to such Proposed Extended Facility (it being understood that after giving effect to this clause (iii) with respect to any Non-Extending Lender, such Non-Extending Lender’s Commitment with respect to such Proposed Extended Facility shall be deemed terminated on the Existing

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Expiration Date of such Proposed Extended Facility and such Non-Extending Lender shall no longer be a “Lender” under such Proposed Extended Facility).

ARTICLE 3 RESERVED

ARTICLE 4 INTEREST RATES

i.Interest Rate Options. The Borrower shall pay interest in respect of the outstanding unpaid principal amount of the Loans as selected by it from the Base Rate Option, the LIBOR Rate Option or the Daily LIBOR Rate set forth below applicable to the Revolving Credit Loans or the Swing Loans, respectively, it being understood that, subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Borrower may select different Interest Rate Options and different Interest Periods to apply simultaneously to the Revolving Credit Loans comprising different Borrowing Tranches and may convert to or renew one or more Interest Rate Options with respect to all or any portion of the Revolving Credit Loans comprising any Borrowing Tranche; provided that there shall not be at any one time outstanding more than eight (8) Borrowing Tranches of Revolving Credit Loans; provided further that if an Event of Default or Potential Default exists and is continuing, the Borrower may not request, convert to, or renew the LIBOR Rate Option for any Revolving Credit Loans and the Required Lenders may demand that all existing Borrowing Tranches bearing interest under the LIBOR Rate Option shall be converted immediately to the Base Rate Option, subject to the obligation of the Borrower to pay any indemnity under Section 5.10 [Indemnity] in connection with such conversion. If at any time the designated rate applicable to any Loan made by any Lender exceeds such Lender’s highest lawful rate, the rate of interest on such Lender’s Loan shall be limited to such Lender’s highest lawful rate.

1.Revolving Credit Interest Rate Options. The Borrower shall have the right to select from the following Interest Rate Options applicable to the Revolving Credit Loans or Green Loans:

a.Revolving Credit Base Rate Option: A fluctuating rate per annum (computed on the basis of a year of 365 or 366 days, as the case may be, and actual days elapsed) equal to the Base Rate plus the Applicable Margin

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applicable to the 5-Year Revolver or the 364- Revolver, as the case may be, such interest rate to change automatically from time to time effective as of the effective date of each change in the Base Rate; or

a.Revolving Credit LIBOR Rate Option: A rate per annum (computed on the basis of a year of 360 days and actual days elapsed) equal to the LIBOR Rate as determined for each applicable Interest Period plus the Applicable Margin applicable to the 5- Year Revolver or the 364-Revolver, as the case may be.

1.Swing Loan Interest Rate. Borrower shall have the right to select the Base Rate Option applicable to 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans or the Daily LIBOR Rate plus the Applicable Margin to apply to the Swing Loans.

1.Rate Quotations. The Borrower may call the Administrative Agent on or before the date on which a Revolving Credit Loan Request is to be delivered to receive an indication of the rates then in effect, but it is acknowledged that such projection shall not be binding on the Administrative Agent or the Lenders nor affect the rate of interest which thereafter is actually in effect when the election is made.

i.Interest Periods. At any time when the Borrower shall select, convert to or renew a LIBOR Rate Option, the Borrower shall notify the Administrative Agent thereof at least three

a.Business Days prior to the effective date of such LIBOR Rate Option by delivering a Revolving Credit Loan Request. The notice shall specify an Interest Period during which such Interest Rate Option shall apply. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, the following provisions shall apply to any selection of, renewal of, or conversion to a LIBOR Rate Option:

i.Amount of Borrowing Tranche. Each Borrowing Tranche of Loans under the LIBOR Rate Option shall be in integral multiples of, and not less than, the respective amounts set forth in Section 2.5(c) [Revolving Credit Loan Requests Generally]; and

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i.Renewals. In the case of the renewal of a LIBOR Rate Option at the end of an Interest Period, the first day of the new Interest Period shall be the last day of the preceding Interest Period, without duplication in payment of interest for such day.

i.Interest After Default. To the extent permitted by Law, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default as described in Section 10.1(a) [Payments Under Loan Documents] or Section 10.1(k) [Insolvency Proceedings, Solvency; Attachment] and at the discretion of the Administrative Agent or upon written demand by the Required Lenders to the Administrative Agent with respect to the occurrence of any other Event of Default and until such time such Event of Default shall have been cured or waived:

1.Letter of Credit Fees. The Letter of Credit Fees pursuant to Section 2.9(b) [Letter of Credit Fees] shall be increased by 2.0% per annum;

1.Interest Rate.

a.Each Loan under the 5-Year Revolver shall bear the rate of interest applicable to 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans under the Base Rate Option plus 2.0% per annum; and

a.Each Loan under the 364-Day Revolver shall bear the rate of interest applicable to 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans under the Base Rate Option plus 2.0% per annum.

1.Other Obligations. Each other Obligation hereunder if not paid when due shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the sum of the rate of interest applicable to 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans under the Base Rate Option plus an additional 2.0% per annum from the time such Obligation becomes due and payable until the time such Obligation is paid in full; and

1.Acknowledgment. The Borrower acknowledges that the increase in rates referred to in this Section 4.3 reflects, among other things, the fact that such Loans or other amounts have become a substantially greater risk given their default status and that the Lenders are entitled to additional compensation for

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such risk; and all such interest shall be payable by Borrower upon demand by Administrative Agent.

i.LIBOR Rate Unascertainable; Illegality; Increased Costs; Deposits Not Available.

1.Unascertainable. If on any date on which a LIBOR Rate would otherwise be determined, the Administrative Agent shall have determined that:

a.adequate and reasonable means do not exist for ascertaining such

LIBOR Rate, or

a.a contingency has occurred which materially and adversely affects

the London interbank eurodollar market relating to the LIBOR Rate,

then the Administrative Agent shall have the rights specified in Section 4.4(c) [Administrative Agent’s and Lender’s Rights].

1.Illegality; Increased Costs; Deposits Not Available. If at any time any Lender shall have determined that:

a.the making, maintenance or funding of any Loan to which a LIBOR Rate Option applies has been made impracticable or unlawful by compliance by such Lender in good faith with any Law or any interpretation or application thereof by any Official Body or with any request or directive of any such Official Body (whether or not having the force of Law), or

a.such LIBOR Rate Option will not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lender of the establishment or maintenance of any such Loan, or

a.after making all reasonable efforts, deposits of the relevant amount in Dollars for the relevant Interest Period for a Loan, or to banks generally, to which a LIBOR Rate Option applies, respectively, are not available to such Lender with respect to such Loan, or to banks generally, in the interbank eurodollar market,

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then the Administrative Agent shall have the rights specified in Section 4.4(c) [Administrative Agent’s and Lender’s Rights].

1.Administrative Agent’s and Lender’s Rights. In the case of any event specified in Section 4.4(a) [Unascertainable] above, the Administrative Agent shall promptly so notify the Lenders and the Borrower thereof, and in the case of an event specified in Section 4.4(b) [Illegality; Increased Costs; Deposits Not Available] above, such Lender shall promptly so notify the Administrative Agent and endorse a certificate to such notice as to the specific circumstances of such notice, and the Administrative Agent shall promptly send copies of such notice and certificate to the other Lenders and the Borrower. Upon such date as shall be specified in such notice (which shall not be earlier than the date such notice is given), the obligation of (A) the Lenders, in the case of such notice given by the Administrative Agent, or

ii.such Lender, in the case of such notice given by such Lender, to allow the Borrower to select, convert to or renew a LIBOR Rate Option shall be suspended until the Administrative Agent shall have later notified the Borrower, or such Lender shall have later notified the Administrative Agent, of the Administrative Agent’s or such Lender’s, as the case may be, determination that the circumstances giving rise to such previous determination no longer exist.

If at any time the Administrative Agent makes a determination under Section 4.4(a) [Unascertainable] and the Borrower has previously notified the Administrative Agent of its selection of, conversion to or renewal of a LIBOR Rate Option and such Interest Rate Option has not yet gone into effect, such notification shall be deemed to provide for selection of, conversion to or renewal of the Base Rate Option otherwise available with respect to such Loans. If any Lender notifies the Administrative Agent of a determination under Section 4.4(b) [Illegality; Increased Costs; Deposits Not Available], the Borrower shall, subject to the Borrower’s indemnification Obligations under Section 5.10 [Indemnity], as to any Loan of the Lender to which a LIBOR Rate Option applies, on the date specified in such notice either convert such Loan to the Base Rate Option otherwise available with respect to such Loan or prepay such Loan in accordance with Section 5.6 [Voluntary Prepayments]. Absent due notice from the Borrower of conversion or prepayment, such Loan shall automatically be converted to the Base Rate Option otherwise available with respect to such Loan upon such specified date.

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1.Benchmark Replacement Setting.

a.Announcements Related to LIBOR. On March 5, 2021, the ICE Benchmark Administration, the administrator of LIBOR (the “IBA”) and the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority, the regulatory supervisor for the IBA, announced in a public statement the future cessation or loss of representativeness of overnight/Spot Next, 1-week, 1-month, 2-month, 3-month, 6-month and 12-month USD LIBOR tenor settings (collectively, the “Cessation Announcements”). The parties hereto acknowledge that, as a result of the Cessation Announcements, a Benchmark Transition Event occurred on March 5, 2021 with respect to USD LIBOR under clauses (1) and (2) of the definition of Benchmark Transition Event below; provided however, no related Benchmark Replacement Date occurred as of such date.

a.Benchmark Replacement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document (and any agreement executed in connection with an Interest Rate Hedge shall be deemed not to be a “Loan Document” for purposes of this Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting”), if a Benchmark Transition Event, an Early Opt-in Election or an Other Benchmark Rate Election, as applicable, and its related Benchmark Replacement Date have occurred prior to the Reference Time in respect of any setting of the then-current Benchmark, then (x) if a Benchmark Replacement is determined in accordance with clause (1) or (2) of the definition of “Benchmark Replacement” for such Benchmark Replacement Date, such Benchmark Replacement will replace such Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in respect of such Benchmark setting and subsequent Benchmark settings without any amendment to, or further action or consent of any other party to, this Agreement or any other Loan

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Document and (y) if a Benchmark Replacement is determined in accordance with clause (3) of the definition of “Benchmark Replacement” for such Benchmark Replacement Date, such Benchmark Replacement will replace such Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in respect of any Benchmark setting at or after 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date notice of such Benchmark Replacement is provided to the Lenders without any amendment to, or further action or consent of any other party to, this Agreement or any other Loan Document so long as the Administrative

Agent has not received, by such time, written notice of objection to such Benchmark Replacement from Lenders comprising the Required Lenders.

a.Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes. In connection with the implementation of a Benchmark Replacement, the Administrative Agent will have the right to make Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes from time to time and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, any amendments implementing such Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes will become effective without any further action or consent of any other party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document.

a.Notices; Standards for Decisions and Determinations. The Administrative Agent will promptly notify the Borrower and the Lenders of (1) any occurrence of a Benchmark Transition Event, a Term SOFR Transition Event, an Early Opt-in Election, or an Other Benchmark Rate Election, as applicable, and its related Benchmark Replacement Date, (2) the implementation of any Benchmark Replacement,

(3) the effectiveness of any Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes, (4) the removal or reinstatement of any tenor of a Benchmark

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pursuant to paragraph (v) below and (5) the commencement or conclusion of any Benchmark Unavailability Period. Any determination, decision or election that may be made by the Administrative Agent or, if applicable, any Lender (or group of Lenders) pursuant to this Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting,” including any determination with respect to a tenor, rate or adjustment or of the occurrence or non-occurrence of an event, circumstance or date and any decision to take or refrain from taking any action or any selection, will be conclusive and binding absent manifest error and may be made in its or their sole discretion and without consent from any other party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document, except, in each case, as expressly required pursuant to this Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting.”

a.Unavailability of Tenor of Benchmark. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, at any time (including in connection with the implementation of a Benchmark Replacement), (1) if the then-current Benchmark is a term rate (including Term SOFR or USD LIBOR) and either (A) any tenor for such Benchmark is not displayed on a screen or other information service that publishes such rate from time to time as selected by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion or (B) the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark has provided a public statement or publication of information announcing that any tenor for such Benchmark is or will be no longer representative, then the Administrative Agent may modify the definition of “Interest Period” for any Benchmark settings at or after such time to remove such unavailable or non-representative tenor and

(2) if a tenor that was removed pursuant to clause (1) above either (A) is subsequently displayed on a screen or information service for a Benchmark (including a Benchmark Replacement) or (B) is not, or is no longer, subject to an announcement that it is or will no longer be representative for a Benchmark (including a Benchmark Replacement), then the Administrative Agent may modify the definition of “Interest Period” for all Benchmark settings at or after such time to reinstate such previously removed tenor.

a.Benchmark Unavailability Period. Upon the Borrower’s receipt of notice of the commencement of a Benchmark

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Unavailability Period, the Borrower may revoke any request for a Loan bearing interest based on USD LIBOR, conversion to or continuation of Loans bearing interest based on USD LIBOR to be made, converted or continued during any Benchmark Unavailability Period and, failing that, the Borrower will be deemed to have converted any such request into a request for a Loan of or conversion to Loans bearing interest under the Base Rate Option. During any Benchmark Unavailability Period or at any time that a tenor for the then-current Benchmark is not an Available Tenor, the component of the Base Rate based upon the then-current Benchmark or such tenor for such Benchmark, as applicable, will not be used in any determination of the Base Rate.

a.Term SOFR Transition Event. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document and subject to the proviso below in this paragraph, if a Term SOFR Transition Event and its related Benchmark Replacement Date have occurred prior to the Reference Time in respect of any setting of the then- current Benchmark, then (1) the applicable Benchmark Replacement will replace the then-current Benchmark for all purposes hereunder or under any Loan Document in respect of such Benchmark setting (the “Secondary Term SOFR Conversion Date”) and subsequent Benchmark settings, without any amendment to, or further action or consent of any other party to, this Agreement or any other Loan Document; and (2) Loans outstanding on the Secondary Term SOFR Conversion Date bearing interest based on the then-current Benchmark shall be deemed to have been converted to Loans bearing interest at the Benchmark Replacement with a tenor approximately the same length as the interest payment period of the then-current Benchmark; provided that, this paragraph (vii) shall not be effective unless the

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Administrative Agent has delivered to the Lenders and the Borrower a Term SOFR Notice. For the avoidance of doubt, the Administrative Agent shall not be required to deliver a Term SOFR Notice after a Term SOFR Transition Event and may do so in its sole discretion.

a.Certain Defined Terms. As used in this Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting”:

“Available Tenor” means, as of any date of determination and with respect to the then-current Benchmark, as applicable, (x) if the then current Benchmark is a term rate or is based on a term rate, any tenor for such Benchmark that is or may be used for determining the length of an Interest Period pursuant to this Agreement as of such date and not including, for the avoidance of doubt, any tenor for such Benchmark that is then-removed from the definition of “Interest Period” pursuant to paragraph (v) of this Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting”, or (y) if the then current Benchmark is not a term rate nor based on a term rate, any payment period for interest calculated with reference to such Benchmark pursuant to this Agreement as of such date. For the avoidance of doubt, the Available Tenor for the Daily LIBOR Rate is one month.

“Benchmark” means, initially, USD LIBOR; provided that if a Benchmark Transition Event, a Term SOFR Transition Event, an Early Opt-in Election, or an

Other Benchmark Rate Election, as applicable, and its related Benchmark Replacement Date have occurred with respect to USD LIBOR or the then-current Benchmark, then “Benchmark” means the applicable Benchmark Replacement to the extent that such Benchmark Replacement has replaced such prior benchmark rate pursuant to paragraph (ii) of this Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting.”

“Benchmark Replacement” means, for any Available Tenor, the first alternative set forth in the order below that can be determined by the Administrative Agent for the applicable Benchmark Replacement Date:

i.the sum of: (A) Term SOFR and (B) the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment;

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i.the sum of: (A) Daily Simple SOFR and (B) the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment;

i.the sum of: (A) the alternate benchmark rate that has been selected by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower as the replacement for the then-current Benchmark for the applicable Corresponding Tenor giving due consideration to (I) any selection or recommendation of a replacement benchmark rate or the mechanism for determining such a rate by the Relevant Governmental Body or (II) any evolving or then-prevailing market convention for determining a benchmark rate as a replacement for the then-current Benchmark for U.S. dollar- denominated syndicated credit facilities at such time and (B) the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment;

provided that, in the case of clause (1), such Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement is displayed on a screen or other information service that publishes such rate from time to time as selected by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion; provided, further, that, in the case of an Other Benchmark Rate Election, the “Benchmark Replacement” shall mean the alternative set forth in clause (3) above and when such clause is used to determine the Benchmark Replacement in connection with the occurrence of an Other Benchmark Rate Election, the alternate benchmark rate selected by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower shall be the term benchmark rate that is used in lieu of a USD LIBOR-based rate in relevant other U.S. dollar-denominated syndicated credit facilities; provided, further, that, with respect to a Term SOFR Transition Event, on the applicable Benchmark Replacement Date, the “Benchmark Replacement” shall revert to and shall be determined as set forth in clause (1) of this definition. If the Benchmark Replacement as determined pursuant to clause (1), (2) or (3) above would be less than the Floor, the Benchmark Replacement will be deemed to be the Floor for the purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

“Benchmark Replacement Adjustment” means, with respect to any replacement of the then-current Benchmark with an Unadjusted Benchmark

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Replacement for any applicable Available Tenor for any setting of such Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement:

a.for purposes of clauses (1) and (2) of the definition of “Benchmark Replacement,” the applicable amount(s) set forth below:

Available Tenor	Benchmark Replacement Adjustment*
One-Week	0.03839% (3.839 basis points)
One-Month	0.11448% (11.448 basis points)
Two-Months	0.18456% (18.456 basis points)
Three-Months	0.26161% (26.161 basis points)
Six-Months	0.42826% (42.826 basis points)
* These values represent the ARRC/ISDA recommended spread adjustment values available here: https://assets.bbhub.io/professional/sites/10/IBOR- Fallbacks-LIBOR-Cessation_Announcement_20210305.pd

a.for purposes of clause (3) of the definition of “Benchmark Replacement,” the spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, (which may be a positive or negative value or zero) that has been selected by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower for the applicable Corresponding Tenor giving due consideration to (A) any selection or recommendation of a spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, for the replacement of such Benchmark with the applicable Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement by the Relevant Governmental Body on the applicable Benchmark Replacement Date or (B) any evolving or then-prevailing market convention for determining a spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, for the replacement of such Benchmark with the applicable Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement for U.S. dollar-denominated syndicated credit facilities;

provided that, if the then-current Benchmark is a term rate, more than one tenor of such Benchmark is available as of the applicable Benchmark Replacement Date and the applicable Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement will not be a term rate, the Available Tenor of such Benchmark for purposes of this definition of “Benchmark Replacement Adjustment” shall be deemed to be the Available Tenor that has approximately the same length (disregarding business day adjustments) as the payment period for interest calculated with reference to such Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement.

“Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes” means, with respect to any Benchmark Replacement, any technical, administrative or operational changes (including changes to the definition

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of “Base Rate,” the definition of “Business Day,” the definition of “Interest Period,” timing and frequency of determining rates and making payments of interest, timing of borrowing requests

or prepayment, conversion or continuation notices, length of lookback periods, the applicability of breakage provisions, and other technical, administrative or operational matters) that the Administrative Agent decides may be appropriate to reflect the adoption and implementation of such Benchmark Replacement and to permit the administration thereof by the Administrative Agent in a manner substantially consistent with market practice (or, if the Administrative Agent decides that adoption of any portion of such market practice is not administratively feasible or if the Administrative Agent determines that no market practice for the administration of such Benchmark Replacement exists, in such other manner of administration as the Administrative Agent decides is reasonably necessary in connection with the administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents).

“Benchmark Replacement Date” means the earliest to occur of the following events with respect to the then-current Benchmark:

a.in the case of clause (1) or (2) of the definition of “Benchmark Transition Event,” the later of (a) the date of the public statement or publication of information referenced therein and (b) the date on which the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) permanently or indefinitely ceases to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or such component thereof);

a.in the case of clause (3) of the definition of “Benchmark Transition Event,” the date determined by the Administrative Agent, which date shall promptly follow the date of the public statement or publication of information referenced therein;

a.in the case of a Term SOFR Transition Event, the date that is set forth in the Term SOFR Notice provided to the Lenders and the Borrower pursuant to this Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting”, which date shall be at least 30 days from the date of the Term SOFR Notice; or

a.in the case of an Early Opt-in Election or an Other Benchmark Rate Election, the sixth (6th) Business Day after the date notice of such Early Opt-in Election or an Other Benchmark Rate Election, as applicable, is provided to the Lenders, so long as the Administrative Agent has not received, by 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date notice of such Early Opt-in Election or an Other Benchmark Rate Election, as applicable, is provided to the Lenders, written notice of

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objection to such Early Opt-in Election or an Other Benchmark Rate Election, as applicable, from Lenders comprising the Required Lenders.

For the avoidance of doubt, (i) if the event giving rise to the Benchmark Replacement Date occurs on the same day as, but earlier than, the Reference Time in respect of any determination, the Benchmark Replacement Date will be deemed to have occurred prior to the Reference Time for such

determination and (ii) the “Benchmark Replacement Date” will be deemed to have occurred in the case of clause (1) or (2) with respect to any Benchmark upon the occurrence of the applicable event or events set forth therein with respect to all then-current Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof).

“Benchmark Transition Event” means the occurrence of one or more of the following events with respect to the then-current Benchmark:

a.a public statement or publication of information by or on behalf of the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) announcing that such administrator has ceased or will cease to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or such component thereof), permanently or indefinitely, provided that, at the time of such statement or publication, there is no successor administrator that will continue to provide any Available Tenor of such Benchmark (or such component thereof);

a.a public statement or publication of information by an Official Body having jurisdiction over the Administrative Agent, the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof), the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, an insolvency official with jurisdiction over the administrator for such Benchmark (or such component), a resolution authority with jurisdiction over the administrator for such Benchmark (or such component) or a court or an entity with similar insolvency or resolution authority over the administrator for such Benchmark (or such component), which states that the administrator of such Benchmark (or such component) has ceased or will cease to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) permanently or indefinitely, provided that, at the time of such statement or publication, there is no successor administrator that will continue to provide any Available Tenor of such Benchmark (or such component thereof); or

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a.a public statement or publication of information by the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) or an Official Body having jurisdiction over the Administrative Agent announcing that all Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) are no longer representative.

For the avoidance of doubt, a “Benchmark Transition Event” will be deemed to have occurred with respect to any Benchmark if a public statement or publication of information set forth above has occurred with respect to each then- current Available Tenor of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof).

“Benchmark Unavailability Period” means the period (if any) (x) beginning at the time that a Benchmark Replacement Date pursuant to clauses (1)

or (2) of that definition has occurred if, at such time, no Benchmark Replacement has replaced the then-current Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in accordance with this Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting” and (y) ending at the time that a Benchmark Replacement has replaced the then-current Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in accordance with this Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting.”

“Corresponding Tenor” with respect to any Available Tenor means, as applicable, either a tenor (including overnight) or an interest payment period having approximately the same length (disregarding business day adjustment) as such Available Tenor.

“Daily Simple SOFR” means, for any day, SOFR, with the conventions for this rate (which will include a lookback) being established by the Administrative Agent in accordance with the conventions for this rate selected or recommended by the Relevant Governmental Body for determining “Daily Simple SOFR” for business loans; provided, that if the Administrative Agent decides that any such convention is not administratively feasible for the Administrative Agent, then the Administrative Agent may establish another convention in its reasonable discretion.

“Early Opt-in Election” means, if the then-current Benchmark is USD LIBOR, the occurrence of:

a.a notification by the Administrative Agent to (or the request by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent to notify) each of the other parties hereto that at least five currently outstanding U.S. dollar-denominated syndicated credit facilities at such time contain (as a result of amendment or as originally executed) a SOFR-based rate

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(including SOFR, a term SOFR or any other rate based upon SOFR) as a benchmark rate (and such syndicated credit facilities are identified in such notice and are publicly available for review), and

a.the joint election by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower to trigger a fallback from USD LIBOR and the provision by the Administrative Agent of written notice of such election to the Lenders.

“Floor” means the benchmark rate floor, if any, provided in this Agreement initially (as of the execution of this Agreement, the modification, amendment or renewal of this Agreement or otherwise) with respect to USD LIBOR or, if no floor is specified, zero.

“ISDA Definitions” means the 2006 ISDA Definitions published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. or any successor thereto, as amended or supplemented from time to time, or any successor definitional booklet

for interest rate derivatives published from time to time by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. or such successor thereto.

“Other Benchmark Rate Election” means, if the then-current Benchmark is USD LIBOR, the occurrence of: (x) either (i) a request by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent , or (ii) notice by the Administrative Agent to the Borrower, that, at the determination of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as applicable, U.S. dollar-denominated syndicated credit facilities at such time contain (as a result of amendment or as originally executed), in lieu of a USD LIBOR based rate, a term benchmark rate as a benchmark rate, and (y) the Administrative Agent, in its sole discretion, and the Borrower jointly elect to trigger a fallback from USD LIBOR and the provision, as applicable, by the Administrative Agent of written notice of such election to the Borrower and the Lenders.

“Reference Time” with respect to any setting of the then-current Benchmark means (1) if such Benchmark is USD LIBOR, 11:00 a.m. (London time) on the day that is two London banking days preceding the date of such setting, and (2) if such Benchmark is not USD LIBOR, the time determined by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion.

“Relevant Governmental Body” means the Federal Reserve Board or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or a committee officially endorsed or convened by the Federal Reserve Board or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or any successor thereto.

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“SOFR” means, with respect to any Business Day, a rate per annum equal to the secured overnight financing rate for such Business Day published by the SOFR Administrator on the SOFR Administrator’s Website on the immediately succeeding Business Day.

“SOFR Administrator” means the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (or a successor administrator of the secured overnight financing rate).

“SOFR Administrator’s Website” means the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, currently at http://www.newyorkfed.org, or any successor source for the secured overnight financing rate identified as such by the SOFR Administrator from time to time.

“Term SOFR” means, for the applicable Corresponding Tenor as of the applicable Reference Time, the forward-looking term rate based on SOFR that has been selected or recommended by the Relevant Governmental Body.

“Term SOFR Notice” means a notification by the Administrative Agent to the Lenders and the Borrower of the occurrence of a Term SOFR Transition Event.

“Term SOFR Transition Event” means the determination by the Administrative Agent that (1) Term SOFR has been recommended for use by the Relevant Governmental Body, and is determinable for each Available Tenor, (2) the administration of Term SOFR is administratively feasible for the Administrative Agent and (3) a Benchmark Transition Event or an Early Opt-in Election, as applicable (and, for the avoidance of doubt, not in the case of an Other Benchmark Rate Election), has previously occurred resulting in a Benchmark Replacement in accordance with Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting” that is not Term SOFR.

“Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement” means the applicable Benchmark Replacement excluding the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment.

“USD LIBOR” means the London interbank offered rate for U.S. dollars.

i.Selection of Interest Rate Options. If the Borrower fails to select a new Interest Period to apply to any Borrowing Tranche of Loans under the LIBOR Rate Option at the expiration of an existing Interest Period applicable to such

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Borrowing Tranche in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.2 [Interest Periods], the Borrower shall be deemed to have converted such Borrowing Tranche to the Base Rate Option, as applicable to Revolving Credit Loans, commencing upon the last day of the existing Interest Period. If the Borrower provides any Revolving Credit Loan Request related to a Loan at the LIBOR Rate Option but fails to identify an Interest Period therefor, such Revolving Credit Loan Request shall be deemed to request an Interest Period of one month. Any Revolving Credit Loan Request that fails to select an Interest Rate Option shall be deemed to be a request for the Base Rate Option.

ARTICLE 5

PAYMENTS; TAXES; YIELD MAINTENANCE

i.Payments. All payments and prepayments to be made in respect of principal, interest, Commitment Fees, Letter of Credit Fees, Administrative Agent’s Fee or other fees or amounts due from the Borrower hereunder shall be payable prior to 11:00 a.m. on the date when due without presentment, demand, protest or notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Borrower, and without set-off, counterclaim or other deduction of any nature, and an action therefor shall immediately accrue. Such payments shall be made to the Administrative Agent at the Principal Office for the account of the Swing Loan Lender with respect to the Swing Loans and for the ratable accounts of the Lenders under the applicable Facility with respect to the Revolving Credit Loans under such Facility in U.S. Dollars and in immediately available funds, and the Administrative Agent shall promptly distribute such amounts to the Lenders in respect of the applicable Facility in immediately available funds; provided that in the event payments are received by 11:00 a.m. by the Administrative Agent with respect to the Loans and such payments are not distributed to such Lenders on the same day received by the Administrative Agent, the Administrative Agent shall pay such Lenders interest at the Federal Funds Effective Rate with respect to the amount of such payments for each day held by the Administrative Agent and not distributed to such Lenders. The Administrative Agent’s and each Lender’s statement of account, ledger or other relevant record shall, in the

absence of manifest error, be conclusive as the statement of the amount of principal of and interest on the Loans and other amounts owing under this Agreement.

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i.Pro Rata Treatment of Lenders. Each borrowing of Revolving Credit Loans shall be allocated to each Lender according to its Ratable Share under the applicable Facility, and each selection of, conversion to or renewal of any Interest Rate Option and each payment or prepayment by the Borrower with respect to principal, interest, Commitment Fees and Letter of Credit Fees (but excluding the Administrative Agent’s Fee and the Issuing Lender’s fronting fee) shall (except as otherwise may be provided with respect to a Defaulting Lender under such Facility and except as provided in Sections 4.4(c) [Administrative Agent’s and Lender’s Rights] in the case of an event specified in Section 4.4 [LIBOR Rate Unascertainable; Etc.], 5.7 [Replacement of a Lender] or 5.8 [Increased Costs]) be payable ratably among the Lenders under the applicable Facility entitled to such payment in accordance with the amount of principal, interest, Commitment Fees and Letter of Credit Fees, as set forth in this Agreement. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, each borrowing or payment or prepayment by the Borrower of principal, interest, fees or other amounts from the Borrower with respect to Swing Loans shall be made by or to the Swing Loan Lender according to Section 2.6(e) [Borrowings to Repay Swing Loans].

i.Sharing of Payments by Lenders. If any Lender shall, by exercising any right of setoff, counterclaim or banker’s lien or other any right, by receipt of voluntary payment, by realization upon security, or by any other non-pro rata source, obtain payment in respect of any principal of or interest on any of its Loans or other obligations hereunder with respect to a Facility resulting in such Lender’s receiving payment of a proportion of the aggregate amount of its Loans and accrued interest thereon or other such obligations greater than the pro-rata share of the amount such Lender is entitled under such Facility, then the Lender receiving such greater proportion shall (a) notify the Administrative Agent of such fact, and (b) purchase (for cash at face value) participations in the Loans and such other obligations of the other Lenders under such Facility, or make such other adjustments as shall be equitable, so that the benefit of all such payments shall be shared by the Lenders of such Facility ratably in accordance with the aggregate amount of principal of and accrued interest on their respective Loans and other amounts owing them under such Facility, provided that:

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1.if any such participations are purchased and all or any portion of the payment giving rise thereto is recovered, such participations shall be rescinded and the purchase price restored to the extent of such recovery, together with interest or other amounts, if any, required by Law (including court order) to be paid by such Lender or the holder making such purchase; and

1.the provisions of this Section 5.3 shall not be construed to apply to

(x) any payment made by the Borrower pursuant to and in accordance with the express terms of the Loan Documents or (y) any payment obtained by a Lender as consideration for the assignment of or sale of a participation in any of its Loans or Participation Advances to any assignee or participant.

The Borrower consents to the foregoing and agrees, to the extent it may effectively do so under applicable Law, that any Lender acquiring a participation pursuant to the foregoing arrangements

may exercise against the Borrower rights of setoff and counterclaim with respect to such participation as fully as if such Lender were a direct creditor of the Borrower in the amount of such participation.

i.Administrative Agent’s Clawback.

a.Reserved.

a.Payments by Borrower; Presumptions by Administrative Agent. Unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice from the Borrower prior to the date on which any payment is due to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Lenders under a Facility or the Issuing Lender hereunder that the Borrower will not make such payment, the Administrative Agent may assume that the Borrower has made such payment on such date in accordance herewith and may, in reliance upon such assumption, distribute to the Lenders under such Facility or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, the amount due. In such event, if the Borrower has not in fact made such payment, then such Lenders or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, severally agrees to repay to the Administrative Agent forthwith on demand the amount so distributed to such Lender or Issuing Lender, with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such amount is distributed to it to but excluding the date of payment to the Administrative Agent, at the greater of the Federal Funds Effective Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation.

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i.Interest Payment Dates. Interest on Loans to which the Base Rate Option applies shall be due and payable in arrears on each Payment Date and the Expiration Date or the applicable Specified Maturity Date. Interest on Loans to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies shall be due and payable on the last day of each Interest Period for those Loans and, if such Interest Period is longer than three (3) Months, also on the 90th day of such Interest Period and the Expiration Date or the applicable Specified Maturity Date. Interest on the principal amount of each Loan or other monetary Obligation shall be due and payable on demand after such principal amount or other monetary Obligation becomes due and payable (whether on the stated Expiration Date, the applicable Specified Maturity Date or upon acceleration or otherwise).

i.Voluntary Prepayments.

a.Right to Prepay. The Borrower shall have the right at its option from time to time to prepay the Loans in whole or part without premium or penalty (except as provided in Section 5.7(a) [Replacement of a Lender], in Section 5.8 [Increased Costs] and Section 5.10 [Indemnity]). Whenever the Borrower desires to prepay any part of the Loans, it shall provide a prepayment notice to the Administrative Agent by 1:00 p.m. at least one (1) Business Day prior to the date of prepayment of the Revolving Credit Loans or no later than 1:00 p.m. on the date of prepayment of Swing Loans, setting forth the following information:

i.the date, which shall be a Business Day, on which the proposed prepayment is to be made;

i.a statement indicating the application of the prepayment between the 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans, 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans and Swing Loans;

i.a statement indicating the application of the prepayment between Loans to which the Base Rate Option applies and Loans to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies; and

i.the total principal amount of such prepayment, which shall not be less than the lesser of (i) the Revolving Facility Usage under such Facility subject to such prepayment or (ii) $100,000 for any Swing Loan or $5,000,000 for any Revolving Credit Loan.

All prepayment notices shall be irrevocable. The principal amount of the Loans for which a prepayment notice is given, together with

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interest on such principal amount, shall be due and payable on the date specified in such prepayment notice as the date on which the proposed prepayment is to be made. Except as provided in Section 4.4(c) [Administrative Agent’s and Lender’s Rights], if the Borrower prepays a Loan but fails to specify the applicable Borrowing Tranche which the Borrower is prepaying, the prepayment shall be applied first to Loans to which the Base Rate Option applies, then to Loans to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies. Any prepayment hereunder shall be subject to the Borrower’s Obligation to indemnify the Lenders under Section 5.10 [Indemnity].

i.Replacement of a Lender; Designation of a Different Lending Office.

a.Replacement of a Lender. If any Lender requests compensation under Section 5.8 [Increased Costs], or if the Borrower is required to pay any Indemnified Taxes or additional amounts to any Lender or any Official Body for the account of any Lender pursuant to Section 5.9 [Taxes] and, in each case, such Lender has declined or is unable to designate a different lending office in accordance with Section 5.7(b), or if any Lender is a Defaulting Lender or a Non-Consenting Lender, in each case, with respect to a Facility, then the Borrower may, at its sole expense and effort, upon notice to such Lender and the Administrative Agent, require such Lender to assign and delegate, without recourse (in accordance with and subject to the restrictions contained in, and consents required by, Section 12.9 [Successors and Assigns]), all of its interests, rights (other than its existing rights to payments pursuant to Section 5.8 [Increased Cost] or Section 5.9 [Taxes]) and obligations under this Agreement and the related Loan Documents with respect to such Facility to an Eligible Assignee that shall assume such obligations (which assignee may be another Lender under such Facility, if a Lender accepts such assignment); provided that:

i.the Borrower shall have paid to the Administrative Agent the assignment fee (if any) specified in Section 12.9 [Successors and Assigns];

i.such Lender shall have received payment of an amount equal to the outstanding principal of its Loans and participations in Letter of Credit Borrowings, accrued interest thereon, accrued fees and all other amounts payable to it hereunder and under the other Loan Documents with respect to such Facility (including any amounts under Section 5.10 [Indemnity]) from the assignee (to the extent of such outstanding principal and accrued interest and fees) or the Borrower (in the case of all other amounts);

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i.in the case of any such assignment resulting from a claim for compensation under Section 5.8 [Increased Costs] or payments required to be made pursuant to

Section 5.9 [Taxes], such assignment will result in a reduction in such compensation or payments thereafter;

i.such assignment does not conflict with applicable Law; and

i.in the case of any assignment resulting from a Lender becoming a Non-Consenting Lender under a Facility, the applicable assignee shall have consented to the applicable amendment, waiver or consent.

A Lender shall not be required to make any such assignment or delegation if, prior thereto, as a result of a waiver by such Lender or otherwise, the circumstances entitling the Borrower to require such assignment and delegation cease to apply.

a.Designation of a Different Lending Office. If any Lender requests compensation under Section 5.8 [Increased Costs], or the Borrower is or will be required to pay any Indemnified Taxes or additional amounts to any Lender or any Official Body for the account of any Lender pursuant to Section 5.9 [Taxes], then such Lender shall (at the request of the Borrower) use reasonable efforts to designate a different Lending Office for funding or booking its Loans hereunder or to assign its rights and obligations hereunder to another of its offices, branches or affiliates, if, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, such designation or assignment (i) would eliminate or reduce amounts payable pursuant to Section 5.8 [Increased Costs] or Section 5.9 [Taxes], as the case may be, in the future, and (ii) would not subject such Lender to any material unreimbursed cost or expense and would not otherwise be materially disadvantageous to such Lender. The Borrower hereby agrees to pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by any Lender in connection with any such designation or assignment.

i.Increased Costs.

a.Increased Costs Generally. If any Change in Law shall:

i.impose, modify or deem applicable any reserve, special deposit, compulsory loan, insurance charge or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended or participated in by, any Lender (except any reserve requirement reflected in the LIBOR Rate) or the Issuing Lender;

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i.subject any Recipient to any Taxes (other than (A) Indemnified Taxes, (B) Taxes described in clauses (ii) through (iv) of the definition of Excluded Taxes and

ii.Connection Income Taxes) on its loans, loan principal, letters of credit, commitments, or other obligations, or its deposits, reserves, other liabilities or capital attributable thereto; or

i.impose on any Lender, the Issuing Lender or the London interbank market any other condition, cost or expense (other than Taxes) affecting this Agreement or Loans made by such Lender or any Letter of Credit or participation therein;

and the result of any of the foregoing shall be to increase the cost to such Lender or such other Recipient of making, converting to, continuing or maintaining any Loan or of maintaining its obligation to make any such Loan, or to increase the cost to such Lender, the Issuing Lender or such other Recipient of participating in, issuing or maintaining any Letter of Credit (or of

maintaining its obligation to participate in or to issue any Letter of Credit), or to reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable by such Lender, the Issuing Lender or other Recipient hereunder (whether of principal, interest or any other amount) then, upon request of such Lender, the Issuing Lender or other Recipient, the Borrower will pay to such Lender, the Issuing Lender or other Recipient, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender or the Issuing Lender or other Recipient, as the case may be, for such additional costs incurred or reduction suffered.

a.Capital Requirements. If any Lender or the Issuing Lender determines that any Change in Law affecting such Lender or the Issuing Lender or any Lending Office of such Lender or such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s holding company, if any, regarding capital or liquidity requirements has or would have the effect of reducing the rate of return on such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s capital or on the capital of such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s holding company, if any, as a consequence of this Agreement, the Commitments of such Lender or the Loans made by, or participations in Letters of Credit or Swing Loans held by, such Lender, or the Letters of Credit issued by the Issuing Lender, to a level below that which such Lender or the Issuing Lender or such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s holding company could have achieved but for such Change in Law (taking into consideration such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s policies and the policies of such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s holding company with respect to capital adequacy and liquidity), then from time to time

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the Borrower will pay to such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender or the Issuing Lender or such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s holding company for any such reduction suffered.

a.Certificates for Reimbursement; Repayment of Outstanding Loans; Borrowing of New Loans. A certificate of a Lender or the Issuing Lender setting forth the amount or amounts necessary to compensate such Lender or the Issuing Lender or its holding company, as the case may be, as specified in paragraph (a) or (b) of this Section and delivered to the Borrower shall be conclusive absent manifest error. The Borrower shall pay such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, the amount shown as due on any such certificate within ten (10) days after receipt thereof.

a.Delay in Requests. Failure or delay on the part of any Lender or the Issuing Lender to demand compensation pursuant to this Section shall not constitute a waiver of such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s right to demand such compensation, provided that the Borrower shall not be required to compensate a Lender or the Issuing Lender pursuant to this Section for any increased costs incurred or reductions suffered more than nine (9) months prior to the date that such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, notifies the Borrower of the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions and of such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s intention to claim compensation therefor (except that, if the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions is retroactive, then the nine (9) month period referred to above shall be extended to include the period of retroactive effect thereof).

a.Survival. Each party’s obligations under this Section 5.8 [Increased Costs] shall survive the resignation of the Administrative Agent or any assignment of rights by, or the replacement of, a Lender, the termination of the Commitments and the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all Obligations.

i.Taxes.

a.Issuing Lender. For purposes of this Section 5.9, the term “Lender” includes the Issuing Lender and the term “applicable Law” includes FATCA.

a.Payments Free of Taxes. Any and all payments by or on account of any obligation of the Borrower under any Loan Document shall be without deduction or withholding for any Taxes, except as required by applicable Law. If any applicable Law (as determined in the

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good faith discretion of an applicable Withholding Agent) requires the deduction or withholding of any Tax from any such payment by a Withholding Agent, then the applicable Withholding Agent shall be entitled to make such deduction or withholding and shall timely pay the full amount deducted or withheld to the relevant Official Body in accordance with applicable Law and, if such Tax is an Indemnified Tax, then the sum payable by the Borrower shall be increased as necessary so that after such deduction or withholding has been made (including such deductions and withholdings applicable to additional sums payable under this Section 5.9 [Taxes]) the applicable Recipient receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deduction or withholding been made.

a.Payment of Other Taxes by the Borrower. The Borrower shall timely pay to the relevant Official Body in accordance with applicable Law, or at the option of the Administrative Agent timely reimburse it for the payment of, any Other Taxes.

a.Indemnification by the Borrower. The Borrower shall indemnify each Recipient, within ten (10) days after demand therefor, for the full amount of any Indemnified Taxes (including Indemnified Taxes imposed or asserted on or attributable to amounts payable under this Section 5.9 [Taxes]) payable or paid by such Recipient or required to be withheld or deducted from a payment to such Recipient and any reasonable expenses arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Indemnified Taxes were correctly or legally imposed or asserted by the relevant Official Body. A certificate as to the amount of such payment or liability delivered to the Borrower by a Lender (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), or by the Administrative Agent on its own behalf or on behalf of a Lender, shall be conclusive absent manifest error.

a.Indemnification by the Lenders. Each Lender shall severally indemnify the Administrative Agent, within ten (10) days after demand therefor, for (i) any Indemnified Taxes attributable to such Lender (but only to the extent that the Borrower has not already indemnified the Administrative Agent for such Indemnified Taxes and without limiting the obligation of the Borrower to do so), (ii) any Taxes attributable to such Lender’s failure to comply with the provisions of Section 12.9(d) [Participations] relating to the maintenance of a Participant Register, and (iii) any Excluded Taxes attributable to such Lender, in each case, that are payable or paid by the Administrative Agent in connection with any Loan Document, and any reasonable expenses arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Taxes were correctly or legally imposed or asserted by the relevant Official Body. A certificate as

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to the amount of such payment or liability delivered to any Lender by the Administrative Agent shall be conclusive absent manifest error. Each Lender hereby authorizes the Administrative Agent to set off and apply any and all amounts at any time owing to such Lender under any Loan Document or otherwise payable by the Administrative Agent to the Lender from any other

source against any amount due to the Administrative Agent under this Section 5.9(e) [Indemnification by the Lenders].

a.Evidence of Payments. As soon as practicable after any payment of Taxes by the Borrower to an Official Body pursuant to this Section 5.9 [Taxes], the Borrower shall deliver to the Administrative Agent the original or a certified copy of a receipt issued by such Official Body evidencing such payment, a copy of the return reporting such payment or other evidence of such payment reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

a.Status of Lenders.

i.Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding Tax with respect to payments made under any Loan Document shall deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent, at the time or times reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, such properly completed and executed documentation reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate of withholding. In addition, any Lender, if reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable Law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the preceding two sentences, the completion, execution and submission of such documentation (other than such documentation set forth in Section 5.9(g)(ii)(A), (ii)(B) and (ii)(D) below) shall not be required if in the Lender’s reasonable judgment such completion, execution or submission would subject such Lender to any material unreimbursed cost or expense or would materially prejudice the legal or commercial position of such Lender.

i.Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in the event that the Borrower is a U.S. Person,

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1.any Lender that is a U.S. Person shall deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent on or prior to the date on which such Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed originals of IRS Form W-9 certifying that such Lender is exempt from U.S. federal backup withholding tax;

1.any Foreign Lender shall, to the extent it is legally entitled to do so, deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent (in such number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), whichever of the following is applicable:

a.in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party (x) with respect to payments of interest under any Loan Document, executed originals of IRS Form W-8BEN-E (or W-8BEN if applicable)

establishing an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. federal withholding Tax pursuant to the “interest” article of such tax treaty and (y) with respect to any other applicable payments under any Loan Document, IRS Form W-8BEN-E (or W-8BEN if applicable) establishing an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. federal withholding Tax pursuant to the “business profits” or “other income” article of such tax treaty;

a.executed originals of IRS Form W-8ECI;

a.in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (x) a certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit H-1 to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (A) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (B) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (C) a “controlled foreign corporation” described

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in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code (a “U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate”) and (y) executed originals of IRS Form W-8BEN-E (or W-8BEN if applicable); or

a.to the extent a Foreign Lender is not the beneficial owner, executed originals of IRS Form W-8IMY, accompanied by IRS Form W-8ECI, IRS Form W-8BEN-E (or W-8BEN if applicable), a U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit H-2 or Exhibit H-3, IRS Form W-9, and/or other certification documents from each beneficial owner, as applicable; provided that if the Foreign Lender is a partnership and one or more direct or indirect partners of such Foreign Lender are claiming the portfolio interest exemption, such Foreign Lender may provide a U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit H-4 on behalf of each such direct and indirect partner;

1.any Foreign Lender shall, to the extent it is legally entitled to do so, deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent (in such number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed originals of any other form prescribed by applicable Law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in U.S. federal withholding Tax, duly completed, together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable Law to permit the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made; and

1.if a payment made to a Lender under any Loan Document would be subject to U.S. federal withholding Tax imposed by FATCA if such Lender were to fail to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of FATCA (including those contained in Section 1471(b) or 1472(b) of the Code, as applicable), such Lender shall deliver to

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the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at the time or times prescribed by law and at such time or times reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent such documentation prescribed by applicable law (including as prescribed by Section 1471(b)(3)(C)(i) of the Code)

and such additional documentation reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as may be necessary for the Borrower and the Administrative Agent to comply with their obligations under FATCA and to determine that such Lender has complied with such Lender’s obligations under FATCA or to determine the amount to deduct and withhold from such payment. Solely for purposes of this clause (D), “FATCA” shall include any amendments made to FATCA after the date of this Agreement.

Each Lender agrees that if any form or certification it previously delivered expires or becomes obsolete or inaccurate in any respect, it shall update such form or certification or promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent in writing of its legal inability to do so.

a.Treatment of Certain Refunds. If any party determines, in its sole discretion exercised in good faith, that it has received a refund of any Taxes as to which it has been indemnified pursuant to this Section 5.9 [Taxes] (including by the payment of additional amounts pursuant to this Section 5.9 [Taxes]), it shall pay to the indemnifying party an amount equal to such refund (but only to the extent of indemnity payments made under this Section 5.9 [Taxes] with respect to the Taxes giving rise to such refund), net of all out-of-pocket expenses (including Taxes) of such indemnified party and without interest (other than any interest paid by the relevant Official Body with respect to such refund). Such indemnifying party, upon the request of such indemnified party incurred in connection with obtaining such refund, shall repay to such indemnified party the amount paid over pursuant to this Section 5.9(h) [Treatment of Certain Refunds] (plus any penalties, interest or other charges imposed by the relevant Official Body) in the event that such indemnified party is required to repay such refund to such Official Body. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 5.9(h) [Treatment of Certain Refunds]), in no event will the indemnified party be required to pay any amount to an indemnifying party pursuant to this Section 5.9(h) [Treatment of Certain Refunds] the payment of which would place the indemnified party in a less favorable net after-Tax position than the indemnified party would have been in if the Tax subject to indemnification and giving rise to such refund had not been deducted, withheld or otherwise imposed and the indemnification payments or additional amounts with respect to such Tax had never

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been paid. This paragraph shall not be construed to require any indemnified party to make available its Tax returns (or any other information relating to its Taxes that it deems confidential) to the indemnifying party or any other Person.

a.Survival. Each party’s obligations under this Section 5.9 [Taxes] shall survive the resignation of the Administrative Agent or any assignment of rights by, or the replacement of, a Lender, the termination of the Commitments and the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all Obligations.

i.Indemnity. In addition to the compensation or payments required by Section 5.8 [Increased Costs] or Section 5.9 [Taxes], the Borrower shall indemnify each Lender against all liabilities, losses or expenses (including loss of anticipated profits, any foreign exchange losses and any loss or expense arising from the liquidation or reemployment of funds obtained by it to maintain such Loan, from fees payable to terminate the deposits from which such funds were obtained or from the performance of any foreign exchange contract) which such Lender sustains or incurs as a consequence of any:

1.payment, prepayment, conversion or renewal of any Loan to which a LIBOR Rate Option applies on a day other than the last day of the corresponding Interest Period (whether or not such payment or prepayment is mandatory, voluntary or automatic and whether or not such payment or prepayment is then due); or

1.attempt by the Borrower to revoke (expressly, by later inconsistent notices or otherwise) in whole or part any Revolving Credit Loan Requests under Section 2.5 [Revolving Credit Loan Requests; Swing Loan Requests] or Section 4.2 [Interest Periods] or notice relating to prepayments under Section 5.6 [Voluntary Prepayments] or failure by the Borrower (for a reason other than the failure of such Lender to make a Loan) to prepay, borrow, continue or convert any Loan other than a Loan under the Base Rate Option on the date or in the amount notified by the Borrower, or

1.any assignment of a Loan under the LIBOR Rate Option on a day other than the last day of the Interest Period therefor as a result of a request by

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the Borrower pursuant to Section 5.7(a) [Replacement of a Lender].

If any Lender sustains or incurs any such loss or expense, it shall from time to time notify the Borrower of the amount determined in good faith by such Lender (which determination may include such assumptions, allocations of costs and expenses and averaging or attribution methods as such Lender shall deem reasonable) to be necessary to indemnify such Lender for such loss or expense. Such notice shall set forth in reasonable detail the basis for such determination. Such amount shall be due and payable by the Borrower to such Lender ten

(10) Business Days after such notice is given.

Each party’s obligations under this Section 5.10 [Indemnity] shall survive the resignation of the Administrative Agent or any assignment of rights by, or the replacement of, a Lender, the termination of the Commitments and the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all Obligations.

i.Settlement Date Procedures. In order to minimize the transfer of funds between the Lenders and the Administrative Agent, the Borrower may borrow, repay and reborrow Swing Loans and the Swing Loan Lender may make Swing Loans as provided in Section 2.1(c) [Swing Loan Commitment] hereof during the period between Settlement Dates. The Administrative Agent shall notify each Lender of its Ratable Share of the total of the Revolving Credit Loans and the Swing Loans under each Facility (each a “Required Share”). On such Settlement Date, each Lender shall pay to the Administrative Agent the amount equal to the difference between its Required Share and its Revolving Credit Loans under such Facility, and the Administrative Agent shall pay to each Lender its Ratable Share under such Facility of all payments made by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent with respect to the Revolving Credit Loans under such Facility. The Administrative Agent shall also effect settlement under a Facility in accordance with the foregoing sentence on the proposed Borrowing Dates for Revolving Credit Loans under such Facility and may at its option effect settlement on any other Business Day. These settlement procedures are established solely as a matter of administrative convenience, and nothing contained in this Section 5.11 shall relieve the Lenders of their obligations to fund Revolving Credit Loans on dates other than a Settlement Date pursuant to Section 2.1(c) [Swing Loan Commitment]. The Administrative Agent may at any time at its option for any reason whatsoever require each Lender

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to pay immediately to the Administrative Agent such Lender’s

Ratable Share of the outstanding Revolving Credit Loans under a Facility, and each Lender may at any time require the Administrative Agent to pay immediately to such Lender its Ratable Share of all payments made by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent with respect to the Revolving Credit Loans under a Facility.

i.Cash Collateral. At any time that there shall exist a Defaulting Lender with respect to the 5-Year Revolver, within one Business Day following the written request of the Administrative Agent or the Issuing Lender (with a copy to the Administrative Agent) the Borrower shall Cash Collateralize the Issuing Lender’s Fronting Exposure with respect to such Defaulting Lender (determined after giving effect to Section 2.10(a)(iv) [Reallocation of Participations to Reduce Fronting Exposure] and any Cash Collateral provided by such Defaulting Lender) in an amount not less than the Minimum Collateral Amount.

a.Grant of Security Interest. The Borrower, and to the extent provided by any Defaulting Lender, such Defaulting Lender, hereby grants to the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Issuing Lender, and agrees to maintain, a first priority security interest in all such Cash Collateral as security for the Defaulting Lenders’ obligation to fund participations in respect of Letter of Credit Obligations, to be applied pursuant to clause (b) below. If at any time the Administrative Agent determines that Cash Collateral is subject to any right or claim of any Person other than the Administrative Agent and the Issuing Lender as herein provided, or that the total amount of such Cash Collateral is less than the Minimum Collateral Amount, the Borrower will, promptly upon demand by the Administrative Agent, pay or provide to the Administrative Agent additional Cash Collateral in an amount sufficient to eliminate such deficiency (after giving effect to any Cash Collateral provided by the Defaulting Lender).

a.Application. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Cash Collateral provided under this Section 5.12 [Cash Collateral] or Section 2.10 [Defaulting Lender] in respect of Letters of Credit shall be applied to the satisfaction of the Defaulting Lender’s obligation to fund participations in respect of Letter of Credit Obligations (including, as to Cash Collateral provided by a Defaulting Lender, any interest accrued on such obligation) for which the Cash Collateral was so provided, prior to any other application of such property as may otherwise be provided for herein.

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a.Termination of Requirement. Cash Collateral (or the appropriate portion thereof) provided to reduce the Issuing Lender’s Fronting Exposure shall no longer be required to be held as Cash Collateral pursuant to this Section 5.12 [Cash Collateral] following (i) the elimination of the applicable Fronting Exposure (including by the termination of Defaulting Lender status of the applicable Lender), or (ii) the determination by the Administrative Agent and the Issuing Lender that there exists excess Cash Collateral; provided that, subject to Section

2.10 [Defaulting Lenders] the Person providing Cash Collateral and the Issuing Lender may agree that Cash Collateral shall be held to support future anticipated Fronting Exposure or other obligations and providedfurther that to the extent that such Cash Collateral was provided by the Borrower, such Cash Collateral shall remain subject to the security interest granted pursuant to Section 5.12(a) [Grant of Security Interest] above.

ARTICLE 6 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Representations and Warranties. The Borrower represents and warrants to the Administrative Agent and each of the Lenders as follows:

i.Organization and Qualification; Power and Authority; Compliance With Laws; Title to Properties; Event of Default. The Borrower and each of its Subsidiary (i) is a corporation, partnership or limited liability company duly organized or formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization, (ii) has all necessary lawful power and authority, and all necessary licenses, approvals and authorizations to own or lease its properties and to engage in the business it presently conducts or currently proposes to conduct, except, in the cases of owning or leasing its properties and engaging in the business it presently conducts or currently proposes to conduct, where the absence of such licenses, approvals or authorizations, either individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change, (iii) is duly licensed or qualified and in good standing in each jurisdiction where the property owned or leased by it or the nature of the business transacted by it or both makes such licensing or qualification necessary and the absence of such licensing or qualification would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change, (iv) has full power and authority to enter into, execute, deliver and carry out this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to which it is a party, to incur the Indebtedness contemplated by the Loan

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Documents and to perform its Obligations, and all such actions have been duly authorized by all necessary action and proceedings on its part, (v) is in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Laws (other than Environmental Laws which are specifically addressed in Section 6.14 [Environmental Matters]) in all jurisdictions in which the Borrower or Subsidiary of the Borrower is presently or will be doing business except where (a) the failure to do so, either individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to constitute a Material Adverse Change or (b) any non-compliance is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted, and (vi) has good and marketable title to or valid leasehold interest in all properties, assets and other rights which it purports to own or lease or which are reflected as owned or leased on its books and records, free and clear of all Liens and encumbrances except Permitted Liens, except where the failure to do so, either individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to constitute a Material Adverse Change. No Event of Default or Potential Default has occurred and is continuing or would result from the performance by the Borrower of its Obligations.

i.Borrower; Subsidiaries and Owners; Investment Companies. As of the Closing Date, Schedule 6.2 states (i) the name of each of the Borrower’s Subsidiaries, its jurisdiction of organization and the amount, percentage and type of Equity Interests in such Subsidiary (the “Subsidiary Equity Interests”), (ii) the name of each holder of Subsidiary Equity Interest in each Subsidiary and the amount thereof and (iii) any options, warrants or other rights outstanding to purchase any such Equity Interests referred to in clause (i) or (ii). The Borrower and each Subsidiary of the Borrower has good and marketable title to all of the Subsidiary Equity Interests it then purports to own, free and clear in each case of any Lien and all such Subsidiary Equity Interests have been duly authorized and validly issued, and are fully paid and nonassessable. Neither the Borrower nor any Subsidiaries of the Borrower is an “investment company” registered or required to be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or under the

“control” of an “investment company” as such terms are defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 and shall not become such an “investment company” or under such “control.”

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i.Validity and Binding Effect. Each of this Agreement and each other Loan Document has been (or when delivered will have been), (i) duly authorized, validly executed and delivered by the Borrower, and (ii) constitutes, or will constitute, legal, valid and binding obligations of the Borrower, enforceable against the Borrower in accordance with its terms.

i.No Conflict; Material Agreements; Consents. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents by the Borrower nor the consummation of the transactions herein or therein contemplated or compliance with the terms and provisions hereof or thereof by the Borrower will conflict with, constitute a default under or result in any breach of

b.the terms and conditions of the certificate of incorporation, bylaws, certificate of limited partnership, partnership agreement, certificate of formation, limited liability company agreement or other organizational documents of the Borrower or (ii) any Law or any material agreement or instrument or order, writ, judgment, injunction or decree to which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is a party or by which it or any of its Subsidiaries is bound or to which it is subject or by which it is affected, or result in the creation or enforcement of any Lien whatsoever upon any property (now or hereafter acquired) of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (other than Liens granted under the Loan Documents). There is no default under such material agreement (referred to above) and neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is bound by any contractual obligation, or subject to any restriction in any organization document, or any requirement of Law which would reasonably be likely to result in a Material Adverse Change. No consent, approval, exemption, order or authorization of, or a registration or filing with, or notice to, any Official Body or any other Person is required by any Law or any agreement in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by, or enforcement against, the Borrower of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents except such as has been obtained or issued and which remains in full force and effect; providedthat any increase of the Commitments in accordance with Section 2.11 [Increase in Revolving Credit Commitments] or the extension of any Expiration Date in accordance with Section 2.12 [Extension of Expiration Date] may require appropriate governmental or third party authorization thereof prior to the effectiveness of such increase or such extension, as the case may be.

i.Litigation. There are no actions, suits, claims, proceedings or investigations pending or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened against the Borrower or any

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Subsidiary of the Borrower or any of their properties at law or in equity before any Official Body which (i) individually or in the aggregate would reasonably be expected to result in any Material Adverse Change or (ii) state to affect, impact or restate this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. Neither the Borrower nor any Subsidiaries of the Borrower is in violation of any order, writ, injunction or any decree of any Official Body which would reasonably be expected to result in any Material Adverse Change.

i.Financial Statements.

1.Historical Statements. The Borrower has delivered to the Administrative Agent copies of its audited consolidated year-end balance sheet, statement of income or operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows, for and as of the end of the fiscal year ended

December 31, 2020. In addition, the Borrower has delivered to the Administrative Agent copies of its unaudited consolidated interim balance sheet, statement of income or operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows, for the fiscal year to date and as of the end of the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2021 (all such annual and interim statements being collectively referred to as the “Statements”). The Statements (i) are correct and complete in all material respects, (ii) fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial condition of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries as of the respective dates thereof and the results of operations for the fiscal periods then ended in accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the period covered thereby, subject (in the case of the interim statements) to normal year end audit adjustments utilized on a consistent basis and the absence of footnotes and (iii) have been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the period covered thereby, subject (in the case of the interim statements) to normal year-end audit adjustments utilized on a consistent basis and the absence of footnotes.

1.Accuracy of Financial Statements. Neither the Borrower nor any Subsidiary of the Borrower has any indebtedness, liabilities, contingent or otherwise, or forward or long-term commitments that are required to be disclosed in accordance with GAAP that are not disclosed in the Statements or in the notes thereto or on Schedule 6.6(b), attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and except as disclosed therein there are no unrealized losses from any commitments of the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower which would

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reasonably be expected to cause a Material Adverse Change. Since December 31, 2020, no Material Adverse Change has occurred.

i.Margin Stock. Neither the Borrower nor any Subsidiaries of the Borrower engages or intends to engage principally, or as one of its important activities, in the business of extending credit for the purpose, immediately, incidentally or ultimately, of purchasing or carrying margin stock (within the meaning of Regulation U, T or X as promulgated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System). No part of the proceeds of any Loan has been or will be used, immediately, incidentally or ultimately, to purchase or carry any margin stock or to extend credit to others for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any margin stock or which is inconsistent with the provisions of the regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Neither the Borrower nor any Subsidiaries of the Borrower holds or intends to hold margin stock in such amounts that more than 25% of the reasonable value of the assets of the Borrower or Subsidiary of the Borrower are or will be represented by margin stock.

i.Full Disclosure. Neither this Agreement nor any other Loan Document, nor any certificate, report, statement, agreement or other documents or other information (written or oral) furnished by or on behalf of the Borrower to the Administrative Agent or any Lender in connection herewith or therewith or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained herein and therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided that in connection with any financial projections, the Borrower represents and warrants that such projections were prepared in good faith based upon assumptions believed by it to be reasonable at the time when made. There is no fact known to the Borrower which materially adversely affects the business, property, assets, financial condition, results of operations or prospects of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, which has not been set forth in this Agreement or in the certificates, statements,

agreements or other documents furnished in writing to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders prior to or at the date hereof in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.

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i.Taxes. All federal, state, local and other tax returns required to have been filed with respect to the Borrower and each Subsidiary of the Borrower have been filed, and payment or adequate provision has been made for the payment of all taxes, fees, assessments and other governmental charges which have or may become due pursuant to said returns or otherwise levied or imposed upon them, their properties, income or assets which are due and payable, except to the extent that such taxes, fees, assessments and other charges are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted and for which such reserves or other appropriate provisions, if any, as shall be required by GAAP shall have been made.

i.Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Licenses, Etc. The Borrower and each Subsidiary of the Borrower owns or possesses all the patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, licenses, registrations, franchises, permits and rights necessary to own and operate its properties and to carry on its business as presently conducted and planned to be conducted by the Borrower or such Subsidiary, without known possible, alleged or actual conflict with the rights of others, except where the failure to do so, either individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to constitute a Material Adverse Change.

i.Certificate of Beneficial Ownership. The Certificate of Beneficial Ownership (if any) executed and delivered to Administrative Agent and Lenders for Borrower on or prior to the date of this Agreement, as updated from time to time in accordance with this Agreement, is accurate, complete and correct as of the date hereof and as of the date any such update is delivered. The Borrower acknowledges and agrees that the Certificate of Beneficial Ownership is one of the Loan Documents.

i.Insurance. The properties of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries are insured pursuant to policies and other bonds which are valid and in full force and effect and which provide adequate coverage from reputable and financially sound insurers which are not Affiliates of the Borrower (except to the extent customarily self-insured or such Affiliates are otherwise acceptable to the Administrative Agent) in amounts sufficient to insure the assets and risks of the Borrower and each Subsidiary in accordance with prudent business practice in the industry of

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the Borrower and its Subsidiaries in the locations where the Borrower or the applicable Subsidiary conducts business.

i.ERISA Compliance.

1.Each Plan is in compliance in all material respects with the applicable provisions of ERISA, the Code and other federal or state Laws. Each Plan that is intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Code has received from the IRS a favorable determination or opinion letter, which has not by its terms expired or, in the case of a determination letter, is from the most recent available cycle for which such letters were issuable for such Plan, that such Plan is so qualified, or such Plan is entitled to rely on an IRS advisory or opinion letter with respect to an IRS-approved master and prototype or volume submitter plan, or a timely application for such a determination or opinion letter is currently being processed by the IRS with respect thereto; and, to the best knowledge of Borrower, nothing has occurred which would prevent, or

cause the loss of, such qualification. Borrower and each member of the ERISA Group have made all required contributions to each Pension Plan subject to Sections 412 or 430 of the Code, and no application for a funding waiver or an extension of any amortization period pursuant to Sections 412 or 430 of the Code has been made with respect to any Pension Plan.

1.There are no pending or, to the best knowledge of Borrower, threatened claims, actions or lawsuits, or action by any Official Body, with respect to any Plan that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Change. There has been no prohibited transaction or violation of the fiduciary responsibility rules with respect to any Plan that has resulted or could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.

1.(i) No ERISA Event has occurred or is reasonably expected to occur; (ii) the Borrower and each ERISA Affiliate has met all applicable requirements under the rules of the Code and ERISA regarding minimum required contributions (including any installment payment thereof) as set forth in Sections 412, 430, 431, 432 and 436 of the Code and Sections 302, 303, 304 and 305 of ERISA with

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respect to each Pension Plan, and no waiver has been applied for or obtained; (iii) neither Borrower nor any member of the ERISA Group has incurred, or reasonably expects to incur, any liability under Title IV of ERISA with respect to any Pension Plan (other than premiums due and not delinquent under Section 4007 of ERISA); (iv) neither Borrower nor any member of the ERISA Group has incurred, or reasonably expects to incur, any liability (and no event has occurred which, with the giving of notice under Section 4219 of ERISA, would result in such liability) under Section 4201 of ERISA, with respect to a Multiemployer Plan; (v) neither Borrower nor any member of the ERISA Group has received notice pursuant to Section 4242(a)(1)(B) of ERISA that a Multiemployer Plan is in reorganization and that additional contributions are due to the Multiemployer Plan pursuant to Section 4243 of ERISA; (vi) neither Borrower nor any member of the ERISA Group has engaged in a transaction that could be subject to Sections 4069 or 4212(c) of ERISA; and (vii) no Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan has been terminated by the plan administrator thereof nor by the PBGC, and no event or circumstance has occurred or exists that could reasonably be expected to cause the PBGC to institute proceedings under Title IV of ERISA to terminate any Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan.

1.As of the Closing Date the Borrower is not nor will be using “plan assets” (within the meaning of 29 CFR § 2510.3-101, as modified by Section 3(42) of ERISA) of one or more Benefit Plans in connection with the Loans, the Letters of Credit or the Commitments.

i.Environmental Matters.

1.Neither the Borrower nor any Subsidiary has actual knowledge of any claim or has received any notice of any claim and no proceeding has been instituted asserting any claim against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective real properties or other assets now or formerly owned, leased or operated by any of them, alleging any damage to the environment or violation of any Environmental Laws, except, in each case, such as

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would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.

1.Neither the Borrower nor any Subsidiary has actual knowledge of any facts which would reasonably be expected to give rise to any claim, public or private, of

violation of Environmental Laws or damage to the environment emanating from, occurring on or in any way related to real properties now or formerly owned, leased or operated by any of them or to other assets or their use, except, in each case, such as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.

1.Neither the Borrower nor any Subsidiary has stored any Hazardous Materials on real properties now or formerly owned, leased or operated by any of them in a manner which is contrary to any Environmental Law that would, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.

1.Neither the Borrower nor any Subsidiary has disposed of any Hazardous Materials in a manner which is contrary to any Environmental Law that would, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.

1.All buildings on all real properties now owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any Subsidiary are in compliance with applicable Environmental Laws, except where failure to comply could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.

i.Solvency. On the Closing Date and after giving effect to the initial Loans hereunder, the Borrower is Solvent.

i.Anti-Terrorism Laws. No Covered Entity: (a) is a Sanctioned Person, nor any employees, officers, directors, affiliates, consultants, brokers or agents acting on a Covered Entity’s behalf in connection with this Agreement is a Sanctioned Person; or (b) directly, or indirectly through any third party, engages in any transactions or other dealings with any Sanctioned Person or Sanctioned Jurisdiction, or which otherwise are prohibited by any Laws of the United States or Laws of other applicable

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jurisdictions relating to economic sanctions and other Anti-Terrorism Laws.

i.Anti-Corruption Laws. Each Covered Entity has (a) conducted its business in compliance with all Anti-Corruption Laws in all material respects and (b) has instituted and maintains policies and procedures designed to promote and achieve compliance with such Laws.

ARTICLE 7

CONDITIONS OF LENDING AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF CREDIT

The obligation of each Lender to make Loans and of the Issuing Lender to issue Letters of Credit hereunder is subject to the performance by the Borrower of its Obligations to be performed hereunder at or prior to the making of any such Loans or issuance of such Letters of Credit and to the satisfaction of the following further conditions:

i.Initial Loans and Letters of Credit.

1.Deliveries. On the Closing Date, the Administrative Agent shall have received each of the following in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and each of which (unless otherwise specified) shall be original copies or telecopies promptly followed by original copies:

a.A certificate of the Borrower signed by an Authorized Officer, dated the Closing Date stating that (v) the Borrower is in compliance with each of the covenants and conditions hereunder, (w) no Material Adverse Change has occurred since the date of the last audited financial statements of the Borrower delivered to the Administrative Agent, (x) the conditions stated in both Section 7.1 and 7.2 have been satisfied, (y) there has been no material adverse change from any certificate, report, statement, agreement or other document or other written information previously supplied to the Administrative Agent and the Arrangers furnished by or on behalf of the Borrower in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the other Loan Documents and (z) all material consents, licenses and approvals required for

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the delivery and performance by the Borrower of any Loan Document and the enforceability of any Loan Document against the Borrower is in full force and effect and none other is so required or necessary; providedthat any increase of the Commitments in accordance with Section 2.11 [Increase in Revolving Credit Commitments] or the extension of any Expiration Date in accordance with Section 2.12 [Extension of Expiration Date] may require appropriate governmental or third party authorization thereof prior to the effectiveness of such increase or such extension, as the case may be;

a.A certificate dated the Closing Date and signed by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Borrower, certifying as appropriate as to: (a) all action taken by the Borrower to validly authorize, duly execute and deliver this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and attaching copies of such resolution or other corporate or organizational action;

2.the names, authority and capacity of the Authorized Officers authorized to sign the Loan Documents and their true signatures; and (c) copies of its organizational documents as in effect on the Closing Date certified as of a sufficiently recent date prior to the Closing Date by the appropriate state official where such documents are filed in a state office together with certificates from the appropriate state officials as to due organization and the continued valid existence, good standing and qualification to engage in its business of the Borrower in the state of its organization and in each state where conduct of business or ownership or lease of properties or assets requires such qualification, except to the extent that the failure to be so qualified could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change;

i.This Agreement and each of the other Loan Documents signed by an Authorized Officer in a sufficient number of counterparts for delivery to each Lender and the Administrative Agent;

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i.A written opinion of counsel for the Borrower, dated the Closing Date addressed to the Administrative Agent and each Lender and in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent;

i.Evidence that adequate insurance required to be maintained under this Agreement is in full force and effect, with additional insured endorsement attached thereto in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and its counsel naming the Administrative Agent and the Secured Parties as additional insureds;

i.A duly completed Compliance Certificate as of the last day of the fiscal quarter of Borrower most recently ended prior to the Closing Date calculating the Funded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio and the Total Indebtedness to Total

Capitalization Ratio on a pro form basis after giving effect to the transactions contemplated hereby and the initial Loans borrowed on the Closing Date, signed by an Authorized Officer of Borrower;

i.A Lien search in acceptable scope and with acceptable results;

i.Evidence that all Indebtedness (other than such Indebtedness permitted under Section 9.1) of the Borrower shall have been paid in full and the commitments thereunder terminated and that all necessary termination statements, release statements and other releases in connection with all Liens securing such Indebtedness (other than such Liens permitted under Section 9.2) have been filed or satisfactory arrangements have been made for such filing (including payoff letters, if applicable, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent); and

i.Such other documents in connection with such transactions as the Administrative Agent or its counsel may reasonably request.

a.Certificate of Beneficial Ownership; USA PATRIOT Act Diligence. The Administrative Agent and each Lender shall have received, in form and substance acceptable to the Administrative Agent and each Lender an executed Certificate of Beneficial Ownership (to the extent requested by the Administrative Agent or the Lenders) and such other documentation and other information requested in connection with applicable “know your customer”

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rules and regulations and other Anti-Terrorism Laws, including the USA PATRIOT Act.

a.Payment of Fees. The Borrower shall have paid all fees and expenses payable on or before the Closing Date as required by this Agreement, the Administrative Agent’s Letter or any other Loan Document.

a.Material Adverse Change. There has been no event or circumstance since the date of the last audited financial statements of the Borrower that has had or could be reasonably expected to have, either individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Change.

Without limiting the generality of the provisions of the last paragraph of Section 11.3 [Exculpatory Provisions], for purposes of determining compliance with the conditions specified in this Section 7.1, each Lender that has signed this Agreement shall be deemed to have consented to, approved or accepted or to be satisfied with, each document or other matter required thereunder to be consented to or approved by or acceptable or satisfactory to a Lender unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice from such Lender prior to the proposed Closing Date specifying its objection thereto.

i.Each Loan or Letter of Credit. At the time of making any Loans or issuing, extending or increasing any Letters of Credit and after giving effect thereof: (i) the representations and warranties of the Borrower shall then be true and correct in all material respects (unless qualified by materiality or reference to the absence of a Material Adverse Change, in which event they shall be true and correct), except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they shall be true and correct as of such earlier date, and except that for purposes of this Section 7.2, the representations and warranties contained in Section 6.6 [Financial Statements] shall be deemed to refer to the most recent statements furnished pursuant to Section 8.11 [Reporting Requirements], (ii) no Event of Default or Potential Default shall have occurred and be continuing or would result from such Loan or Letter of Credit or the application of the proceeds thereof, (iii) the making of the Loans or issuance, extension or increase of such Letter of Credit shall not contravene any Law applicable to the Borrower or Subsidiary of the Borrower or any of the Lenders, (iv) the Borrower shall have delivered to the Administrative Agent a duly executed and completed Revolving Credit Loan Request, Swing Loan Request or to

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the Issuing Lender an application for a Letter of Credit, as the case may be and (v) with respect to any Green Loan, such Revolving Credit Loan Request shall provide a certification by the Borrower certifying as to the use of proceeds of such Green Loan (including a description of the use thereof by type of Specified Green Investment Project) and certifying such use is consistent with the GLP. Each Revolving Credit Loan Request, Swing Loan Request and Letter of Credit application shall be deemed to be a representation that the conditions set forth in Sections 7.1 and 7.2 have been satisfied on or prior to the date thereof.

ARTICLE 8 AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS

The Borrower hereby covenants and agrees that until the Facility Termination Date, it will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, comply at all times with the following covenants:

a.Preservation of Existence, Etc. The Borrower shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, (i) maintain its legal existence as a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company, as applicable, and its license or qualification and good standing in each jurisdiction in which its ownership or lease of property or the nature of its business makes such license or qualification necessary, except as otherwise expressly permitted in Section 9.5 [Liquidations, Mergers, Etc.] (ii) maintain all licenses, consents, permits, franchises, rights and qualifications necessary for the standard operation of its business, except where the maintenance thereof could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change, and (iii) maintain and preserve all intellectual properties, including without limitation trademarks, trade names, patents, copyrights and other marks, registered and necessary for the standard operation of its business except where the maintenance thereof could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.

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a.Payment of Liabilities, Including Taxes, Etc. The Borrower shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, duly pay and discharge (i) all liabilities to which it is subject or which are asserted against it, promptly as and when the same shall become due and payable, including all taxes, assessments and governmental charges upon it or any of its properties, assets, income or profits, prior to the date on which penalties attach thereto, except to the extent that such liabilities, including taxes, assessments or charges, are being contested in good faith and by appropriate and lawful proceedings diligently conducted and for which such reserve or other appropriate provisions, if any, as shall be required by GAAP shall have been made and (ii) all lawful and valid claims which, if unpaid, would result in the attachment of a Lien on its property as a matter of law or contract, other than Liens permitted under clause (xiii) of the definition of “Permitted Lien”.

a.Maintenance of Insurance. The Borrower shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, insure its properties and assets against loss or damage by fire and such other insurable hazards and against other risks as such assets are commonly insured in such amounts as similar properties and assets are insured by prudent companies in similar circumstances carrying on similar businesses, and with reputable and financially sound insurers which are not Affiliates of the Borrower, (except to the extent customarily self-insured or such Affiliates are otherwise acceptable to the Administrative Agent).

a.Maintenance of Properties and Leases. The Borrower shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, maintain in good repair, working order and condition (ordinary wear and tear excepted) in accordance with the general practice of other businesses of similar character and size, all of those properties useful or necessary to its

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business, and from time to time, the Borrower will make or cause to be made all necessary and appropriate repairs, renewals or replacements thereof, except where the failure to do so would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.

a.Inspection Rights. The Borrower shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, permit any of the officers or authorized employees or representatives of the Administrative Agent or any of the Lenders to visit and inspect any of its properties and to examine and make excerpts from its books and records and discuss its business affairs, finances and accounts with its officers, directors and independent accountants, all in such detail and at such times and as often as any of the Lenders may reasonably request, provided that each Lender shall provide the Borrower and the Administrative Agent with reasonable notice prior to any visit or inspection. In the event any Lender desires to conduct an audit of the Borrower, such Lender shall make a reasonable effort to conduct such audit contemporaneously with any audit to be performed by the Administrative Agent and further provided that any such visit and inspection shall be limited to once per year except when an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

a.Keeping of Records and Books of Account. The Borrower shall, and shall cause each Subsidiary of the Borrower to, maintain and keep books of record and account which enable the Borrower and its Subsidiaries to issue financial statements in accordance with GAAP consistently applied and as otherwise required by applicable Laws of any Official Body having jurisdiction over the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower, and in which full, true and correct entries shall be made in all material respects of all financial transactions.

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a.Compliance with Laws; Use of Proceeds. The Borrower shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, comply in all material respects with all applicable Laws, including all Environmental Laws, in all respects; except (i) where such compliance with any law is being contested in good faith by appropriately proceedings diligently conducted, and (ii) that it shall not be deemed to be a violation of this Section 8.7 if any failure to comply with any Law would not result in fines, penalties, remediation costs, other similar liabilities or injunctive relief which in the aggregate would constitute a Material Adverse Change. The Borrower will use (i) the Letters of Credit and, without limiting clause (iii) below, the proceeds of the 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans and Swing Loans only to fund ongoing working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes and as permitted by applicable Law, (ii) the proceeds of the 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans only to fund ongoing working capital, capital expenditures, refinance the Indebtedness under the Existing Credit Agreement and for other general corporate

purposes and as permitted by applicable Law and (iii) the Green Loans only to fund capital investments related to present and future capital investments related to renewable natural gas, compressed natural gas (and transportation thereof), solar energy, hydrogen energy and other general corporate green capital investments (the “Specified Green Investment Projects”), in each case, that are consistent with the “Green Loan Principles” set forth by the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (the “GLP”).

a.Further Assurances. The Borrower shall do such acts and things as the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion may deem necessary or advisable from time to time in order to preserve, perfect and protect the Administrative Agent’s and other Secured Parties’ rights granted hereunder and under the other Loan Documents and to exercise

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and enforce its rights and remedies hereunder and thereunder.

a.Sanctions and other Anti-Terrorism Laws; International Trade Law Compliance; Anti-Corruption Laws. Borrower will not, and will not permit any its Subsidiaries to: (a) become a Sanctioned Person or allow its employees, officers, directors, affiliates, consultants, brokers, and agents acting on its behalf in connection with this Agreement to become a Sanctioned Person; (b) directly, or indirectly through a third party, engage in any transactions or other dealings with any Sanctioned Person or Sanctioned Jurisdiction, including any use of the proceeds of the Facilities to fund any operations in, finance any investments or activities in, or, make any payments to, a Sanctioned Person or Sanctioned Jurisdiction; (c) repay the Facilities with funds derived from any unlawful activity; (d) engage in any transactions or other dealings with any Sanctioned Person or Sanctioned Jurisdiction prohibited by any Laws of the United States or other applicable jurisdictions relating to economic sanctions and any Anti-Terrorism Laws; or (e) cause any Lender or Administrative Agent to violate any sanctions administered by OFAC.

a.Anti-Corruption Laws. Borrower will not, and will not permit any its Subsidiaries to directly or indirectly, use the Loans or any proceeds thereof for any purpose which would breach any Anti-Corruption Laws in any jurisdiction in which any Covered Entity conducts business.

a.Reporting Requirements. The Borrower will furnish or cause to be furnished to the Administrative Agent and each of the Lenders:

i.Quarterly Financial Statements. As soon as available but in any event no later than the filing date required by

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the SEC (without giving effect to any permitted extension thereof), financial statements of the Borrower, consisting of (i) a consolidated balance sheet as of the end of such fiscal quarter, (ii) related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity for the fiscal quarter then ended and the fiscal year through that date and (iii) related consolidated statements of cash flows for the fiscal year through that date, in each case, all in reasonable detail and certified (subject to normal year-end audit adjustments) by the Chief Executive Officer, President or Chief Financial Officer of the Borrower as having been prepared in accordance with GAAP (subject only to normal year-end audit adjustments and the absence of notes), consistently applied, and setting forth in comparative form the respective financial statements for the corresponding date and period in the previous fiscal year (all of which may be

provided by means of delivery of the applicable SEC Form 10-Q, which will be deemed delivered upon filing thereof).

i.Annual Financial Statements. As soon as available but in any event no later than the filing date required by the SEC (without giving effect to any permitted extension thereof), financial statements of the Borrower consisting of a consolidated balance sheet as of the end of such fiscal year, and related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the fiscal year then ended, all in reasonable detail and prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied and setting forth in comparative form the financial statements as of the end of and for the preceding fiscal year, and

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audited and reported on by independent certified public accountants of nationally recognized standing reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent (all of which may be provided by means of delivery of the applicable SEC Form 10-K, which will be deemed delivered upon filing thereof). The opinion or report of accountants shall be prepared in accordance with reasonably acceptable auditing standards and shall be free of any qualification (other than any consistency qualification that may result from a change in the method used to prepare the financial statements as to which such accountants concur), including without limitation as to the scope of such audit or status as a “going concern” of the Borrower or any Subsidiary.

a.Certificates; Notices; Additional Information.

i.Certificate of the Borrower. Concurrently with the financial statements of the Borrower furnished to the Administrative Agent and to the Lenders pursuant to Sections 8.11(a) [Quarterly Financial Statements] and 8.11(b) [Annual Financial Statements], a certificate (each a “Compliance Certificate”) of the Borrower signed by the Chief Executive Officer, President or Chief Financial Officer of the Borrower, in the form of Exhibit I.

i.Default. Promptly after any officer of the Borrower has learned of the occurrence of an Event of Default or Potential Default, a certificate signed by an Authorized Officer setting forth the details of such Event of Default or Potential Default and the

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action which the Borrower proposes to take with respect thereto.

i.Litigation. Promptly after the commencement thereof, notice of all actions, suits, proceedings or investigations before or by any Official Body or any other Person against the Borrower or Subsidiary of the Borrower which involve a claim or series of claims in excess of $15,000,000 or which if adversely determined would constitute a Material Adverse Change.

i.ERISA Event. Immediately upon the occurrence of any ERISA Event, notice in writing setting forth the details thereof and the action which the Borrower proposes to take with respect thereto.

i.SEC Filings and other Material Reports. Promptly upon their becoming available to the Borrower, public SEC filings and other material reports, including 8-K, registration statements, proxies, prospectuses, financial statements and other shareholder communications, filed by the Borrower with the SEC excluding any Form 3, Form 4 or Form 5 (all of which may be provided by means of delivery of the applicable SEC Form or filing, and

which will be deemed delivered upon (i) the posting of such information on the Borrower’s website with written notice of such posting to the Administrative Agent or (ii) the making of such information available on any Platform).

i.Other Information. Such other reports and information as the Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders may from time to time reasonably request.

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i.Certificate of Beneficial Ownership and Other Additional Information. Promptly provide to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders: (i) upon the request of the Administrative Agent or any Lender, confirmation of the accuracy of the information set forth in the most recent Certificate of Beneficial Ownership provided to the Administrative Agent and Lenders; (ii) a new Certificate of Beneficial Ownership, in form and substance acceptable to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, when the individual(s) to be identified as a Beneficial Owner have changed; and (iii) such other information and documentation as may reasonably be requested by the Administrative Agent or any Lender from time to time for purposes of compliance by the Administrative Agent or such Lender with applicable laws (including without limitation the USA PATRIOT Act and other “know your customer” rules and regulations and other Anti-Terrorism Laws), and any policy or procedure implemented by the Administrative Agent or such Lender to comply therewith.

ARTICLE 9 NEGATIVE COVENANTS

The Borrower hereby covenants and agrees that until the Facility Termination Date, it will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to:

a.Indebtedness. At any time create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Indebtedness, except:

i.Indebtedness under the Loan Documents;

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i.Existing Indebtedness as set forth on Schedule 9.1 (including any amendments, extensions, refinancings or renewals thereof; provided that before and immediately after any such amendment, extension, refinancing or renewal of such Indebtedness (i) the Borrower is in pro forma compliance with Section 9.8 [Maximum Funded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio], (ii) no Event of Default or Potential Default shall have occurred and be continuing or would result therefrom and (iii) the aggregate principal committed amount of unsecured Current Indebtedness shall not at any time exceed $100,000,000.00);

i.(i) Secured Indebtedness incurred with respect to purchase money security interests, capitalized leases, Commodity Hedges (secured only by the Liens described in clause

(ix) of the definition of “Permitted Liens”) and first mortgage bonds, such Indebtedness secured by the Liens described in clause (vi) of the definition of “Permitted Liens” and any other secured Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries described in clause (x) of the definition of “Permitted Liens” and (ii) unsecured Current Indebtedness and Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower’s Subsidiaries; providedthat the sum of the aggregate amount of clause (i) plus the aggregate amount of clause (ii) shall not exceed at any time 20% of Total Adjusted Capitalization;

i.Indebtedness of a Subsidiary to another Subsidiary or to the Borrower;

i.Any (i) Lender Provided Interest Rate Hedge or Lender Provided Commodity Hedge, (ii) other Commodity Hedges or (iii) Indebtedness under any Other Lender Provided Financial Services Product; and

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i.Other unsecured Indebtedness (other than any such Indebtedness incurred with respect to any currency swap agreement or other similar agreement); providedthat before and immediately after the incurrence of such Indebtedness (i) the Borrower is in pro forma compliance with Section 9.8 [Maximum Funded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio] and (ii) no Event of Default or Potential Default shall have occurred and be continuing or would result therefrom.

a.Liens; Lien Covenants. At any time create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien on any of its property or assets, tangible or intangible, now owned or hereafter acquired, or agree or become liable to do so, except Permitted Liens.

a.Loans and Investments. At any time make or suffer to remain outstanding any loan or advance to, or purchase, acquire or own any stock, bonds, notes or securities of, or any partnership interest (whether general or limited) or limited liability company interest in, or any other investment or interest in, or make any capital contribution to, any other Person, or agree, become or remain liable to do any of the foregoing (each, an “Investment”), except:

i.trade credit extended on usual and customary terms in the ordinary course

of business;

i.advances to employees to meet expenses incurred by such employees in

the ordinary course of business;

i.Permitted Investments;

i.Investments in Subsidiaries;

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i.to the extent not constituting Permitted Acquisitions, Investments in Persons principally engaged in a field of enterprise engaged in by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries on the date hereof and any other field of enterprise substantially related, ancillary or complementary thereto, not exceeding $150,000,000 in the aggregate outstanding at any time; and

i.Permitted Acquisitions.

a.Line of Business. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to, engage in any business if, as a result, the general nature of the business in which the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, would then be engaged, would be substantially changed from the general nature of the business in which the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, are engaged on the date of this Agreement.

a.Liquidations, Mergers, Consolidations, Acquisitions. Dissolve, liquidate or wind- up its affairs, or become a party to any merger or consolidation, or acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise all or substantially all of the assets or Equity Interests of any other Person (except in the case of Acquisitions, Permitted Acquisitions or in the case of dissolutions, dispositions or mergers, as otherwise permitted by Section 9.6(b), (c), (e) and (f)) or consummate an LLC Division.

a.Dispositions of Assets or Subsidiaries. Sell, convey, assign, lease, abandon or otherwise transfer or dispose of, voluntarily or involuntarily, any of its properties or assets, tangible or intangible (including by LLC Division, sale, assignment, discount or other disposition of accounts, contract rights, chattel paper, equipment or general

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intangibles with or without recourse or of Equity Interests of a Subsidiary), except:

i.transactions involving the sale of inventory in the ordinary course of

business;

i.any sale, transfer or lease of assets in the ordinary course of business

which are no longer necessary or required in the conduct of the Borrower’s or its Subsidiary’s business;

i.any sale, transfer or lease of assets by any Subsidiary of the Borrower to the Borrower or to another Subsidiary of the Borrower;

i.any sale, transfer or lease of assets in the ordinary course of business which are replaced by substitute assets acquired or leased; or

i.any sale, transfer or lease of assets where the amount of such assets (valued at net book value), together with all other assets of the Borrower and Subsidiaries previously disposed of as permitted by this clause (e) during the fiscal year in which the disposition occurs does not exceed 10% of Consolidated Total Assets as of the end of the fiscal year then most recently ended; providedthat assets, as so valued, may be sold in excess of 10% of Consolidated Total Assets in any fiscal year if either (i) within one year of such sale, the proceeds from the sale of such assets are used, or committed by the Borrower’s Board of Directors to be used, to acquire other assets of at least equivalent value and earning power or (ii) with the written consent of the Required Lenders, the proceeds from sale of such assets are used immediately upon receipt to prepay senior Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower; and

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i.any sale, transfer or lease of assets, other than those specifically excepted pursuant to clauses (a) through (e) above, which is approved by the Required Lenders.

a.Affiliate Transactions. Enter into or carry out any transaction with any Affiliate of the Borrower other than a Subsidiary of the Borrower (including purchasing property or services from or selling property or services to any Affiliate of the Borrower other than a Subsidiary of the Borrower) unless such transaction is not otherwise prohibited by this Agreement, is entered into in the ordinary course of business upon fair and reasonable arm’s- length terms and conditions which are fully disclosed to the Administrative Agent and is in accordance with all applicable Law; provided that the foregoing restriction shall not apply to the payment or grant of reasonable compensation, benefits and indemnities to any director or officer

of the Borrower or any Subsidiary and shall not restrict transactions with any Affiliate of the Borrower that have been approved by or are entered into pursuant to any orders or decisions of any Official Body having jurisdiction over the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries.

a.Maximum Funded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio. Will not, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter of the Borrower, permit the Funded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio to exceed 0.65:1.00.

a.Limitation on Negative Pledges and Restrictive Agreements. Enter into, or permit to exist, any contractual obligation (except for this Agreement and the other Loan Documents) that (a) encumbers or restricts the ability of any such Person to (i) perform its obligations hereunder or under any other Loan Document; (ii) make dividends or distribution to the Borrower,

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(iii) pay any Indebtedness or other obligation owed to the Borrower, (iv) make loans or advances to the Borrower, (v) create any Lien upon any of their properties or assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired (except, in the case of this clause (a)(v) only, (1) for any document or instrument governing any purchase money Liens or capital lease obligations otherwise permitted hereby (in which case, any prohibition or limitation shall only be effective against the assets financed thereby), (2) customary provisions restricting assignment of any licensing agreement (in which the Borrower or its Subsidiaries are the licensee) with respect to a contract entered into with the Borrower or its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business, (3) customary provisions restricting subletting, sublicensing or assignment of any intellectual property license or any lease governing any leasehold interests of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries and (4) for any document or instrument governing any Indebtedness permitted by Section 9.1(b) or any Indebtedness permitted by Section 9.1(f) to the extent such Indebtedness constitutes senior notes issued by Borrower ranking pari passu with the Obligations and the Indebtedness described on Schedule 9.1) or (vi) Guaranty the Obligations or (b) requires the grant of any Lien (other than a Permitted Lien or as may be required pursuant to any document or instrument governing the Indebtedness described on Schedule 9.1 or any other document or instrument pursuant to which Borrower may issue senior notes ranking pari passu thereto solely to the extent such Indebtedness evidenced by such senior notes is permitted under Section 9.1[Indebtedness] ) on property for any obligation if a Lien on such property is given as security for the Obligations.

ARTICLE 10 DEFAULT

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a.Events of Default. An Event of Default shall mean the occurrence or existence of any one or more of the following events or conditions (whatever the reason therefor and whether voluntary, involuntary or effected by operation of Law):

i.Payments Under Loan Documents. The Borrower shall fail to pay (i) when and as required to be paid herein, any principal of any Loan, Reimbursement Obligation or Letter of Credit Obligation or (ii) within three (3) Business Days when and as required to be paid herein, any interest on any Loan, Reimbursement Obligation or Letter of Credit Obligation or any fee or other amount owing hereunder or under the other Loan Documents; or

i.Breach of Warranty. Any representation or warranty made at any time by the Borrower in any Loan Document, or in any certificate, other instrument or statement furnished pursuant to the provisions hereof or thereof, shall prove to have been false or misleading in any material respect (or in the case of any representation or warranty qualified by materiality or reference to the absence of a Material Adverse Change, in which event shall prove to have been false or misleading in any respect) as of the time it was made, deemed made or furnished; or

i.Breach of Certain Covenants. The Borrower shall default in the observance or performance of any covenant contained in Section 8.5 [Inspection Rights], Section

8.9 [Anti-Terrorism Laws; International Trade Law Compliance] or Article 9 [Negative Covenants]; or

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i.Breach of Other Covenants. The Borrower shall default in the observance or performance of any other covenant, condition or provision hereof or of any other Loan Document and such default shall continue unremedied for a period of thirty (30) days; or

i.Defaults in Other Agreements or Indebtedness. A breach, default or event of default shall occur at any time under the terms of any other agreement involving borrowed money or the extension of credit or any other Indebtedness under which the Borrower or Subsidiary of the Borrower may be obligated as a borrower or guarantor in excess of

$20,000,000 in the aggregate, and such breach, default or event of default either (i) consists of the failure to pay (beyond any period of grace permitted with respect thereto, whether waived or not) any such Indebtedness when due (whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) or (ii) causes, or permits the holder or holders of such Indebtedness or the beneficiary or beneficiaries of such guarantee (or a trustee or agent on behalf of such holder or holders or beneficiary or beneficiaries) to cause, with the giving of notice if required, such Indebtedness to be demanded or to become due or to be repurchased, prepaid, defeased or redeemed (automatically or otherwise), or an offer to repurchase, prepay, defease or redeem such Indebtedness to be made, prior to its stated maturity, or such guarantee to become payable or cash collateral in respect thereof to be demanded; or

i.Final Judgments or Orders. Any final judgments or orders for the payment of money in excess of $20,000,000 in the aggregate shall be entered against the Borrower by a court having jurisdiction in the premises, and with respect to which either (i) enforcement proceedings are commenced by any creditor upon such judgment or order, or

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(ii) there is a period of 30 consecutive days during which a stay of enforcement of such judgment or order, by reason of a pending appeal or otherwise, is not in effect; or

i.Loan Document Unenforceable. Any of the Loan Documents shall cease to be legal, valid and binding agreements enforceable against the party executing the same or such party’s successors and assigns (as permitted under the Loan Documents) in accordance with the respective terms thereof or shall in any way be terminated (except in accordance with its terms) or become or be declared ineffective or inoperative or shall in any way be challenged or contested or cease to give or provide the respective rights, titles, interests, remedies, powers or privileges intended to be created thereby; or

i.Uninsured Losses; Proceedings Against Assets. There shall occur any material uninsured damage to or loss, theft or destruction of any of property of the Borrower in excess of $20,000,000 or assets of the Borrower in excess of $20,000,000 are attached, seized, levied upon or subjected to a writ or distress warrant; or such come within the possession of any receiver, trustee, custodian or assignee for the benefit of creditors and the same is not cured within thirty (30) days thereafter; or

i.Events Relating to Pension Plans and Multiemployer Plans. An ERISA Event occurs with respect to a Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan which has resulted or could reasonably be expected to result in liability of Borrower or any member of the ERISA Group under Title IV of ERISA to the Pension Plan, Multiemployer Plan or the PBGC in

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an aggregate amount in excess of $20,000,000, or Borrower or any member of the ERISA Group fails to pay when due, after the expiration of any applicable grace period, any installment payment with respect to its withdrawal liability under Section 4201 of ERISA under a Multiemployer Plan, where the aggregate amount of unamortized withdrawal liability is in excess of $20,000,000; or

i.Change of Control. A Change of Control shall occur; or

i.Insolvency Proceedings; Solvency; Attachment. Either (i) an Insolvency Proceeding shall have been instituted against the Borrower or Subsidiary of the Borrower and such Insolvency Proceeding shall remain undismissed or unstayed and in effect for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days or such court shall enter a decree or order granting any of the relief sought in such Insolvency Proceeding, (ii) the Borrower or Subsidiary of the Borrower institutes, or takes any action in furtherance of, an Insolvency Proceeding, (iii) the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower ceases to be Solvent or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they mature or (iv) any writ or warrant of attachment or execution or similar process is issued or levied against all or any material part of the property of the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower and is not released, vacated or fully bonded within thirty (30) days after its issue or levy.

a.Consequences of Event of Default.

i.Events of Default Other Than Bankruptcy, Insolvency or

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Reorganization Proceedings. If any Event of Default specified under Section 10.1 shall occur and be continuing, the Lenders and the Administrative Agent shall be under no further obligation to make Loans and the Issuing Lender shall be under no obligation to issue Letters of Credit and the Administrative Agent may, and upon the request of the Required Lenders shall, take any or all of the following actions:

1.declare the commitment of each Lender to make Loans and any obligation of the Issuing Lender to issue, amend or extend Letters of Credit to be terminated, whereupon such commitments and obligation shall be terminated;

1.declare the unpaid principal amount of all outstanding Loans, all interest accrued and unpaid thereon, and all other amounts owing or payable hereunder or under any other Loan Document to be immediately due and payable, without

presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Borrower;

1.require the Borrower to, and the Borrower shall thereupon, deposit in a non-interest-bearing account with the Administrative Agent, as Cash Collateral for its Obligations under the Loan Documents, an amount equal to the Minimum Collateral Amount for all outstanding Letters of Credit, and the Borrower hereby pledges to

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the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, and grants to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders a security interest in, all such Cash Collateral as security for such Obligations; and

1.exercise on behalf of itself, the Lenders and the Issuing Lender all rights and remedies available to it, the Lenders and the Issuing Lender under the Loan Documents;

provided that upon the occurrence of an actual or deemed entry of an order for relief with respect to the Borrower under the Bankruptcy Code of the United States, the obligation of each Lender to make Loans and any obligation of the Issuing Lender to issue, amend or extend any Letter of Credit shall automatically terminate, the unpaid principal amount of all outstanding Loans and all interest and other amounts as aforesaid shall automatically become due and payable, and the obligation of the Borrower to provide Cash Collateral as set forth in clause (iii) above shall automatically become effective, in each case without further act of the Administrative Agent or any Lender.

i.Set-off. If an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, each Lender, the Issuing Lender, and each of their respective Affiliates and any participant of such Lender or Affiliate which has agreed in writing to be bound by the provisions of Section 5.3 [Sharing of Payments by Lenders], after obtaining the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent, is hereby authorized at any time and from time to time, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law, to set off and apply any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final, in whatever currency) at any time held and other obligations (in whatever currency) at any time owing by such

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Lender, the Issuing Lender or any such Affiliate or participant to or for the credit or the account of the Borrower against any and all of the Obligations now or hereafter existing under this Agreement or any other Loan Document to such Lender, the Issuing Lender, Affiliate or participant, irrespective of whether or not such Lender, Issuing Lender, Affiliate or participant shall have made any demand under this Agreement or any other Loan Document and although such Obligations of the Borrower may be contingent or unmatured or are owed to a branch or office of such Lender or the Issuing Lender different from the branch or office holding such deposit or obligated on such Indebtedness, provided that in the event that any Defaulting Lender shall exercise any such right of setoff, (x) all amounts so set off shall be paid over immediately to the Administrative Agent for further application in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.10 [Defaulting Lenders] and, pending such payment, shall be segregated by such Defaulting Lender from its other funds and deemed held in trust for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender, and the Lenders, and (y) the Defaulting Lender shall provide promptly to the Administrative Agent a statement describing in reasonable detail the Obligations owing to such Defaulting Lender as to which it exercised such right of setoff. The rights of each Lender, the Issuing Lender and their respective Affiliates and

participants under this Section are in addition to other rights and remedies (including other rights of setoff) that such Lender, the Issuing Lender or their respective Affiliates and

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participants may have. Each Lender and the Issuing Lender agrees to notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent promptly after any such setoff and application; provided that the failure to give such notice shall not affect the validity of such setoff and application; and

i.Enforcement of Rights and Remedies. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any other Loan Document, the authority to enforce rights and remedies hereunder and under the other Loan Documents against the Borrower shall be vested exclusively in, and all actions and proceedings at law in connection with such enforcement shall be instituted and maintained exclusively by, the Administrative Agent in accordance with this Section 10.2 for the benefit of all the Lenders and the Issuing Lender and the other Secured Parties; provided that the foregoing shall not prohibit (a) the Administrative Agent from exercising on its own behalf the rights and remedies that inure to its benefit (solely in its capacity as Administrative Agent) hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, (b) the Issuing Lender or the Swing Loan Lender from exercising the rights and remedies that inure to its benefit (solely in its capacity as the Issuing Lender or Swing Loan Lender, as the case may be) hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, (c) any Lender from exercising setoff rights in accordance with Section 10.2(b) (subject to the terms of Section 5.3 [Sharing of Payments by Lenders]), or (d) any Lender from filing proofs of claim or appearing and filing pleadings on its own behalf during the pendency of a proceeding relative to the Borrower under any Insolvency Proceeding; and provided, further, that if at any

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time there is no Person acting as Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, then (i) the Required Lenders shall have the rights otherwise ascribed to the Administrative Agent pursuant to this Section 10.2(c), and (ii) in addition to the matters set forth in clauses (b), (c) and (d) of the preceding proviso and subject to Section 5.3 [Sharing of Payments by Lenders]), any Lender may, with the consent of the Required Lenders, enforce any rights and remedies available to it and as authorized by the Required Lenders.

a.Application of Proceeds. From and after the date on which the Administrative Agent has taken any action pursuant to Section 10.2 (or after the Loans have automatically become immediately due and payable and the Letter of Credit Obligations have automatically been required to be Cash Collateralized as set forth in the proviso to Section 10.2(a)) and until the Facility Termination Date, any and all proceeds received on account of the Obligations shall (subject to Sections 2.10 and 10.2(a)(iii)) be applied as follows:

i.First, to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting fees (other than Letter of Credit Fees), indemnities, expenses and other amounts, including attorney fees, payable to the Administrative Agent in its capacity as such, the Issuing Lender in its capacity as such and the Swing Loan Lender in its capacity as such, ratably among the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender and Swing Loan Lender in proportion to the respective amounts described in this clause First payable to them;

i.Second, to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting fees,

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indemnities and other amounts (other than principal, interest and Letter of Credit Fees) payable to the Lenders under the Loan Documents, including attorney fees, ratably among the Facilities

and ratably among the Lenders under such Facility in proportion to the respective amounts described in this clause Second payable to them;

i.Third, to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting accrued and unpaid Letter of Credit Fees and interest on the Loans and Reimbursement Obligations, ratably among the Facilities and ratably among the Lenders under such Facility and the Issuing Lender in proportion to the respective amounts described in this clause Third payable to them;

i.Fourth, to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting unpaid principal of the Loans, Reimbursement Obligations and payment obligations then owing under Lender Provided Interest Rate Hedges, Lender Provided Commodity Hedges and Other Lender Provided Financial Service Products, ratably among the Facilities and ratably among the Lenders under such Facility, the Issuing Lender, the applicable Cash Management Banks, the applicable Commodity Hedge Banks and the applicable Interest Rate Hedge Banks, in proportion to the respective amounts described in this clause Fourth held by them;

i.Fifth, to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Issuing Lender, to Cash Collateralize any undrawn amounts under outstanding Letters of Credit (to the extent not

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otherwise cash collateralized pursuant to this Agreement); and

i.Last, the balance, if any, after all of the Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full, to the Borrower or as otherwise required by Law.

Amounts used to Cash Collateralize the aggregate undrawn amount of Letters of Credit pursuant to clause Fifth above shall be applied to satisfy drawings under such Letters of Credit as they occur. If any amount remains on deposit as cash collateral after all Letters of Credit have either been fully drawn or expired, such remaining amount shall be applied to the other Obligations, if any, in the order set forth above.

In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, Obligations arising under Lender Provided Interest Rate Hedges, Lender Provided Commodity Hedges and Other Lender Provided Financial Service Products shall be excluded from the application described above if the Administrative Agent has not received written notice thereof, together with such supporting documentation as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request, from the applicable Cash Management Bank, Commodity Hedge Bank or Interest Rate Hedge Bank, as the case may be. Each Cash Management Bank, Commodity Hedge Bank or Interest Rate Hedge Bank not a party to the Credit Agreement that has given the notice contemplated by the preceding sentence shall, by such notice, be deemed to have acknowledged and accepted the appointment of the Administrative Agent pursuant to the terms of Article 11 hereof for itself and its Affiliates as if a “Lender” party hereto.

ARTICLE 11

THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT

a.Appointment and Authority. Each of the Lenders and the Issuing Lender hereby irrevocably appoints PNC Bank, National Association to act on its behalf as the Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such actions on its behalf and to exercise such powers as are delegated to the

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Administrative Agent by the terms hereof or thereof, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The provisions of this Article are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Issuing Lender, and the Borrower shall not have rights as a third-party beneficiary of any of such provisions. It is understood and agreed that the use of the term “agent” herein or in any other Loan Documents (or any other similar term) with reference to the Administrative Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable law. Instead such term is used as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between contracting parties.

a.Rights as a Lender. The Person serving as the Administrative Agent hereunder shall have the same rights and powers in its capacity as a Lender as any other Lender and may exercise the same as though it were not the Administrative Agent, and the term “Lender” or “Lenders” shall, unless otherwise expressly indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, include the Person serving as the Administrative Agent hereunder in its individual capacity. Such Person and its Affiliates may accept deposits from, lend money to, own securities of, act as the financial advisor or in any other advisory capacity for, and generally engage in any kind of business with, the Borrower or any Subsidiary or other Affiliate thereof as if such Person were not the Administrative Agent hereunder and without any duty to account therefor to the Lenders.

a.Exculpatory Provisions. (a) The Administrative Agent shall not have any duties or obligations except those expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents, and its duties hereunder shall be administrative in nature. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Administrative Agent:

i.shall not be subject to any fiduciary or other implied duties, regardless of whether a Potential Default or Event

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of Default has occurred and is continuing;

i.shall not have any duty to take any discretionary action or exercise any discretionary powers, except discretionary rights and powers expressly contemplated hereby or by the other Loan Documents that the Administrative Agent is required to exercise as directed in writing by the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be expressly provided for herein or in the other Loan Documents); provided that the Administrative Agent shall not be required to take any action that, in its opinion or the opinion of its counsel, may expose the Administrative Agent to liability or that is contrary to any Loan Document or applicable Law, including for the avoidance of doubt any action that may be in violation of the automatic stay under any Debtor Relief Law or that may effect a forfeiture, modification or termination of property of a Defaulting Lender in violation of any Debtor Relief Law; and

i.shall not, except as expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents, have any duty to disclose, and shall not be liable for the failure to disclose, any information relating to the Borrower or any of its Affiliates that is communicated to or obtained by the Person serving as the Administrative Agent or any of its Affiliates in any capacity.

1.The Administrative Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it (i) with the consent or at the request of the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall

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be necessary, or as the Administrative Agent shall believe in good faith shall be necessary, under the circumstances as provided in Sections 12.1 [Modifications; Amendments and Waivers] and 10.2[Consequences of Event of Default]), or

2.in the absence of its own gross negligence or willful misconduct as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment. The Administrative Agent shall be deemed not to have knowledge of any Potential Default or Event of Default unless and until notice describing such Potential Default or Event of Default is given to the Administrative Agent in writing by the Borrower, a Lender or an Issuing Lender.

1.The Administrative Agent shall not be responsible for or have any duty to ascertain or inquire into (i) any statement, warranty or representation made in or in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document, (ii) the contents of any certificate, report or other document delivered hereunder or thereunder or in connection herewith or therewith,

2.the performance or observance of any of the covenants, agreements or other terms or conditions set forth herein or therein or the occurrence of any Potential Default or Event of Default, (iv) the validity, enforceability, effectiveness or genuineness of this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any other agreement, instrument or document, or (v) the satisfaction of any condition set forth in Article 7 [Conditions of Lending and Issuance of Letters of Credit] or elsewhere herein, other than to confirm receipt of items expressly required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent.

1.Reserved.

a.Reliance by Administrative Agent and the Green Loan Coordinator. The Administrative Agent and the Green Loan Coordinator shall be entitled to rely upon, and shall not incur any liability for relying upon, any notice, request, certificate, consent, statement, instrument, document or other writing (including any electronic message, Internet or intranet website posting or other distribution) believed by it to be

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genuine and to have been signed, sent or otherwise authenticated by the proper Person. The Administrative Agent and the Green Loan Coordinator also may rely upon any statement made to it orally or by telephone and believed by it to have been made by the proper Person, and shall not incur any liability for relying thereon. In determining compliance with any condition hereunder to the making of a Loan, or the issuance, extension, renewal or increase of a Letter of Credit, that by its terms must be fulfilled to the satisfaction of a Lender or the Issuing Lender, the Administrative Agent may presume that such condition is satisfactory to such Lender or Issuing Lender unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice to the contrary from such Lender or the Issuing Lender prior to the making of such Loan or the issuance of such Letter of Credit. The Administrative Agent may consult with legal counsel (who may be counsel for the Borrower), independent accountants and other experts selected by it, and shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it in accordance with the advice of any such counsel, accountants or experts. Without limiting the foregoing, each party hereto hereby agrees that neither the Green Loan Coordinator nor the Administrative Agent shall have any responsibility for (or liability in respect of) reviewing, auditing or otherwise evaluating any certification provided by the Borrower in connection with

an advance of a Green Loan (or any of the information that is part of or related to any such certification). The Administrative Agent and the Green Loan Coordinator may rely conclusively on any such certification provided by the Borrower for any advance of a Green Loan without any responsibility to verify the accuracy thereof.

a.Delegation of Duties. The Administrative Agent may perform any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers hereunder or under any other Loan Document by or

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through any one or more sub-agents appointed by the Administrative Agent. The Administrative Agent and any such sub-agent may perform any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers by or through their respective Related Parties. The exculpatory provisions of this Article shall apply to any such sub-agent and to the Related Parties of the Administrative Agent and any such sub-agent, and shall apply to their respective activities in connection with the syndication of the Facilities as well as activities as Administrative Agent. The Administrative Agent shall not be responsible for the negligence or misconduct of any sub-agents except to the extent that a court of competent jurisdiction determines in a final and nonappealable judgment that the Administrative Agent acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct in the selection of such sub-agents.

a.Resignation of Administrative Agent. (a) The Administrative Agent may at any time give notice of its resignation to the Lenders, the Issuing Lender and the Borrower. Upon receipt of any such notice of resignation, the Required Lenders shall have the right, in consultation with the Borrower (so long as no Potential Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing), to appoint a successor. If no such successor shall have been so appointed by the Required Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment within 30 days after the retiring Administrative Agent gives notice of its resignation (or such earlier day as shall be agreed by the Required Lenders) (the “Resignation Effective Date”), then the retiring Administrative Agent may (but shall not be obligated to), on behalf of the Lenders and the Issuing Lender, appoint a successor Administrative Agent meeting the qualifications set forth above; provided that in no event shall any such successor Administrative Agent be a Defaulting Lender. Whether or not a successor has been appointed, such resignation shall become

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effective in accordance with such notice on the Resignation Effective Date.

1.If the Person serving as Administrative Agent is a Defaulting Lender pursuant to clause (d) of the definition thereof, the Required Lenders may, to the extent permitted by applicable law, by notice in writing to the Borrower and such Person remove such Person as Administrative Agent and, in consultation with the Borrower, appoint a successor. If no such successor shall have been so appointed by the Required Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment within 30 days (or such earlier day as shall be agreed by the Required Lenders) (the “Removal Effective Date”), then such removal shall nonetheless become effective in accordance with such notice on the Removal Effective Date.

1.With effect from the Resignation Effective Date or the Removal Effective Date (as applicable) (i) the retiring or removed Administrative Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents (except that in the case of any collateral security held by the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Lenders or the Issuing Lender under any of the Loan Documents, the retiring or removed Administrative Agent shall continue to hold such collateral security until such time as a successor Administrative Agent is

appointed) and (ii) except for any indemnity payments owed to the retiring or removed Administrative Agent, all payments, communications and determinations provided to be made by, to or through the Administrative Agent shall instead be made by or to each Lender and Issuing Lender directly, until such time, if any, as the Required Lenders appoint a successor Administrative Agent as provided for above. Upon the acceptance of a successor’s appointment as Administrative Agent hereunder, such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring or removed Administrative Agent (other than any rights to indemnity payments owed to the retiring or removed Administrative Agent), and the retiring or removed Administrative Agent shall be discharged from all of its duties and obligations hereunder or under the other Loan Documents. The fees payable by the Borrower to a successor Administrative

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Agent shall be the same as those payable to its predecessor unless otherwise agreed between the Borrower and such successor. After the retiring or removed Administrative Agent’s resignation or removal hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, the provisions of this Article and Section 12.3 [Expense; Indemnity; Damage Waiver] shall continue in effect for the benefit of such retiring or removed Administrative Agent, its sub-agents and their respective Related Parties in respect of any actions taken or omitted to be taken by any of them while the retiring or removed Administrative Agent was acting as Administrative Agent.

a.Non-Reliance on Administrative Agent, the Green Loan Coordinator and Other Lenders. Each Lender and the Issuing Lender acknowledges that it has, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent, the Green Loan Coordinator or any other Lender or any of their Related Parties and based on such documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Agreement. Each Lender and Issuing Lender also acknowledges that it will, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent, the Green Loan Coordinator or any other Lender or any of their Related Parties and based on such documents and information as it shall from time to time deem appropriate, continue to make its own decisions in taking or not taking action under or based upon this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any related agreement or any document furnished hereunder or thereunder.

a.No Other Duties, Etc. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, none of the Bookrunners, Arrangers, Syndication Agents or Green Loan Coordinator listed on the cover page hereof shall have any powers, duties or responsibilities under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, except in its capacity, as applicable, as the Administrative Agent, a Lender or an Issuing Lender hereunder.

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a.Administrative Agent’s Fee. The Borrower shall pay to the Administrative Agent a nonrefundable fee (the “Administrative Agent’s Fee”) under the terms of a letter (the “Administrative Agent’s Letter”) between the Borrower and Administrative Agent, as amended from time to time.

a.Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim. In case of the pendency of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law, the Administrative Agent (irrespective of whether the principal of any Loan or Letter of Credit Obligation shall then be due and payable as herein expressed or by declaration or otherwise and irrespective of whether the Administrative Agent

shall have made any demand on the Borrower) shall be entitled and empowered (but not obligated) by intervention in such proceeding or otherwise:

1.to file and prove a claim for the whole amount of the principal and interest owing and unpaid in respect of the Loans, Letter of Credit Obligations and all other Obligations that are owing and unpaid and to file such other documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Lenders, the Issuing Lender and the Administrative Agent (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Lenders, the Issuing Lender and the Administrative Agent and their respective agents and counsel and all other amounts due the Lenders, the Issuing Lender and the Administrative Agent under Sections 2.9(b) [Letter of Credit Fees] and 12.3 [Expenses; Indemnity; Damage Waiver]) allowed in such judicial proceeding; and

1.to collect and receive any monies or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims and to distribute the same;

and any custodian, receiver, assignee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or other similar official in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Lender and the Issuing Lender to make such payments to the Administrative Agent and, in the event that the Administrative Agent shall consent to the

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making of such payments directly to the Lenders and the Issuing Lender, to pay to the Administrative Agent any amount due for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Administrative Agent and its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Administrative Agent under Section 12.3 [Expenses; Indemnity; Damage Waiver].

a.Reserved.

a.No Reliance on Administrative Agent’s Customer Identification Program. Each Lender acknowledges and agrees that neither such Lender, nor any of its Affiliates, participants or assignees, may rely on the Administrative Agent to carry out such Lender’s, Affiliate’s, participant’s or assignee’s customer identification program, or other obligations required or imposed under or pursuant to the USA Patriot Act or the regulations thereunder, including the regulations contained in 31 CFR 103.121 (as hereafter amended or replaced, the “CIP Regulations”), or any other Anti-Terrorism Law or any Anti-Corruption Law, including any programs involving any of the following items relating to or in connection with the Borrower, its Affiliates or its agents, the Loan Documents or the transactions hereunder or contemplated hereby: (i) any identity verification procedures, (ii) any recordkeeping, (iii) comparisons with government lists, (iv) customer notices or (v) other procedures required under the CIP Regulations or such other Laws.

a.Lender Provided Interest Rate Hedges, Lender Provided Commodity Hedges and Other Lender Provided Financial Service Products. Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, no Cash Management Bank, Commodity Hedge Bank or Interest Rate Hedge Bank that obtains the benefits of Section 10.3 [Application of Proceeds] by virtue of the provisions hereof or of any Loan Document shall have any right to notice of any action or to consent to, direct

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or object to any action hereunder or under any other Loan Document other than in its capacity as a Lender and, in such case, only to the extent expressly provided in the Loan Documents.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article 11 to the contrary, the Administrative Agent shall not be required to verify the payment of, or that other satisfactory arrangements have been made with respect to, Obligations arising under Lender Provided Interest Rate Hedges, Lender Provided Commodity Hedges and/or Other Lender Provided Financial Service Products unless the Administrative Agent has received written notice of such Obligations, together with such supporting documentation as the Administrative Agent may request, from the applicable Cash Management Bank, Commodity Hedge Bank or Interest Rate Hedge Bank, as the case may be.

a.Certain ERISA Matters.

1.Each Lender (x) represents and warrants, as of the date such Person became a Lender party hereto, to, and (y) covenants, from the date such Person became a Lender party hereto to the date such Person ceases being a Lender party hereto, for the benefit of, the Administrative Agent, each Arranger and their respective Affiliates, and not, for the avoidance of doubt, to or for the benefit of the Borrower, that at least one of the following is and will be true:

a.such Lender is not using “plan assets” (within the meaning of Section 3(42) of ERISA or otherwise) of one or more Benefit Plans with respect to such Lender’s entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit or the Commitments or this Agreement;

a.the transaction exemption set forth in one or more PTEs, such as PTE 84-14 (a class exemption for certain transactions determined by independent qualified professional asset managers), PTE 95-60 (a class exemption for certain transactions involving insurance company general

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accounts), PTE 90-1 (a class exemption for certain transactions involving insurance company pooled separate accounts), PTE 91-38 (a class exemption for certain transactions involving bank collective investment funds) or PTE 96-23 (a class exemption for certain transactions determined by in-house asset managers), is applicable with respect to such Lender’s entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement;

a.(A) such Lender is an investment fund managed by a “Qualified Professional Asset Manager” (within the meaning of Part VI of PTE 84-14), (B) such Qualified Professional Asset Manager made the investment decision on behalf of such Lender to enter into, participate in, administer and perform the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement, (C) the entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement satisfies the requirements of sub-sections (b) through (g) of Part I of PTE 84-14 and (D) to the best knowledge of such Lender, the requirements of subsection (a) of Part I of PTE 84-14 are satisfied with respect to such Lender’s entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement; or

a.such other representation, warranty and covenant as may be agreed in writing between the Administrative Agent, in its sole discretion, and such Lender.

1.In addition, unless either (1) sub-clause (i) in the immediately preceding clause (a) is true with respect to a Lender or (2) a Lender has provided another representation,

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warranty and covenant in accordance with sub-clause (iv) in the immediately preceding clause (a), such Lender further (x) represents and warrants, as of the date such Person became a Lender party hereto, to, and (y) covenants, from the date such Person became a Lender party hereto to the date such Person ceases being a Lender party hereto, for the benefit of, the Administrative Agent, each Arranger and their respective Affiliates, and not, for the avoidance of doubt, to or for the benefit of the Borrower, that none of the Administrative Agent, any Arranger and their respective Affiliates is a fiduciary with respect to the assets of such Lender involved in such Lender’s entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement (including in connection with the reservation or exercise of any rights by the Administrative Agent under this Agreement, any Loan Document or any documents related hereto or thereto).

a.Erroneous Payments.

1.If the Administrative Agent notifies a Lender, Issuing Lender or Secured Party, or any Person who has received funds on behalf of a Lender, Issuing Lender or Secured Party such Lender or Issuing Lender (any such Lender, Issuing Lender, Secured Party or other recipient, a “Payment Recipient”) that the Administrative Agent has determined in its sole discretion (whether or not after receipt of any notice under immediately succeeding clause (b)) that any funds received by such Payment Recipient from the Administrative Agent or any of its Affiliates were erroneously transmitted to, or otherwise erroneously or mistakenly received by, such Payment Recipient (whether or not known to such Lender, Issuing Lender, Secured Party or other Payment Recipient on its behalf) (any such funds, whether received as a payment, prepayment or repayment of principal, interest, fees, distribution or otherwise, individually and collectively, an “Erroneous Payment”) and demands the return of such Erroneous Payment (or a portion thereof), such Erroneous Payment shall at all times remain the property of the Administrative Agent and shall be segregated by the Payment Recipient and held in trust for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, and such Lender, Issuing Lender or Secured Party shall (or, with respect to any Payment Recipient who received such funds on its behalf, shall cause

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such Payment Recipient to) promptly, but in no event later than two Business Days thereafter, return to the Administrative Agent the amount of any such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) as to which such a demand was made, in same day funds (in the currency so received), together with interest thereon in respect of each day from and including the date such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) was received by such Payment Recipient to the date such amount is repaid to the Administrative Agent in same day funds at the greater of the Federal Funds Effective Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation from time to time in effect. A notice of the Administrative Agent to any Payment Recipient under this clause (a) shall be conclusive, absent manifest error.

1.Without limiting immediately preceding clause (a), each Lender, Issuing Lender or Secured Party, or any Person who has received funds on behalf of a Lender, Issuing Lender or Secured Party such Lender or Issuing Lender, hereby further agrees that if it receives a payment, prepayment or repayment (whether received as a payment, prepayment or repayment of principal, interest, fees, distribution or otherwise) from the Administrative Agent (or any of its

Affiliates) (x) that is in a different amount than, or on a different date from, that specified in a notice of payment, prepayment or repayment sent by the Administrative Agent (or any of its Affiliates) with respect to such payment, prepayment or repayment, (y) that was not preceded or accompanied by a notice of payment, prepayment or repayment sent by the Administrative Agent (or any of its Affiliates), or (z) that such Lender, Issuing Lender or Secured Party, or other such recipient, otherwise becomes aware was transmitted, or received, in error or by mistake (in whole or in part) in each case:

1.(A) in the case of immediately preceding clauses (x) or (y), an error shall be presumed to have been made (absent written confirmation from the Administrative Agent to the contrary) or (B) an error has been made (in the case of immediately preceding clause (z)), in each case, with respect to such payment, prepayment or repayment; and

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1.such Lender, Issuing Lender or Secured Party shall (and shall cause any other recipient that receives funds on its respective behalf to) promptly (and, in all events, within one Business Day of its knowledge of such error) notify the Administrative Agent of its receipt of such payment, prepayment or repayment, the details thereof (in reasonable detail) and that it is so notifying the Administrative Agent pursuant to this Section 11.15(b).

1.Each Lender, Issuing Lender or Secured Party hereby authorizes the Administrative Agent to set off, net and apply any and all amounts at any time owing to such Lender, Issuing Lender or Secured Party under any Loan Document, or otherwise payable or distributable by the Administrative Agent to such Lender, Issuing Lender or Secured Party from any source, against any amount due to the Administrative Agent under immediately preceding clause (a) or under the indemnification provisions of this Agreement.

1.In the event that an Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) is not recovered by the Administrative Agent for any reason, after demand therefor by the Administrative Agent in accordance with immediately preceding clause (a), from any Lender or Issuing Lender that has received such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) (and/or from any Payment Recipient who received such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) on its respective behalf) (such unrecovered amount, an “Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency”), upon the Administrative Agent’s notice to such Lender or Issuing Lender at any time, (i) such Lender or Issuing Lender shall be deemed to have assigned its Loans (but not its Commitments) of the relevant Class with respect to which such Erroneous Payment was made (the “Erroneous Payment Impacted Class”) in an amount equal to the Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency (or such lesser amount as the Administrative Agent may specify) (such assignment of the Loans (but not Commitments) of the Erroneous Payment Impacted Class, the “Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment”) at par plus any accrued and unpaid interest (with the assignment fee to be waived by the Administrative Agent in such instance), and is hereby (together with the Borrower) deemed to execute and deliver an Assignment and Assumption

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with respect to such Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment, and such Lender or Issuing Lender shall deliver any Notes evidencing such Loans to the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, (ii) the

Administrative Agent as the assignee Lender shall be deemed to acquire the Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment, (iii) upon such deemed acquisition, the Administrative Agent as the assignee Lender shall become a Lender or Issuing Lender, as applicable, hereunder with respect to such Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment and the assigning Lender or assigning Issuing Lender shall cease to be a Lender or Issuing Lender, as applicable, hereunder with respect to such Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment, excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, its obligations under the indemnification provisions of this Agreement and its applicable Commitments which shall survive as to such assigning Lender or assigning Issuing Lender and

1.the Administrative Agent may reflect in the Register its ownership interest in the Loans subject to the Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment. The Administrative Agent may, in its discretion, sell any Loans acquired pursuant to an Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment and upon receipt of the proceeds of such sale, the Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency owing by the applicable Lender or Issuing Lender shall be reduced by the net proceeds of the sale of such Loan (or portion thereof), and the Administrative Agent shall retain all other rights, remedies and claims against such Lender or Issuing Lender (and/or against any recipient that receives funds on its respective behalf). For the avoidance of doubt, no Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment will reduce the Commitments of any Lender or Issuing Lender and such Commitments shall remain available in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. In addition, each party hereto agrees that, except to the extent that the Administrative Agent has sold a Loan (or portion thereof) acquired pursuant to an Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment, and irrespective of whether the Administrative Agent may be equitably subrogated, the Administrative Agent shall be contractually subrogated to all the rights and interests of the applicable Lender, Issuing Lender or Secured Party under the Loan Documents with respect to each Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency (the “Erroneous Payment Subrogation Rights”).

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1.The parties hereto agree that an Erroneous Payment shall not pay, prepay, repay, discharge or otherwise satisfy any Obligations owed by the Borrower or any other Loan Party, except, in each case, to the extent such Erroneous Payment is, and solely with respect to the amount of such Erroneous Payment that is, comprised of funds received by the Administrative Agent from the Borrower or any other Loan Party for the purpose of making such Erroneous Payment.

1.To the extent permitted by applicable Law, no Payment Recipient shall assert any right or claim to an Erroneous Payment, and hereby waives, and is deemed to waive, any claim, counterclaim, defense or right of set-off or recoupment with respect to any demand, claim or counterclaim by the Administrative Agent for the return of any Erroneous Payment received, including without limitation waiver of any defense based on “discharge for value” or any similar doctrine.

1.Each party’s obligations, agreements and waivers under this Section 11.15 shall survive the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent, the termination of the Commitments and/or the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all Obligations (or any portion thereof) under any Loan Document.

ARTICLE 12 MISCELLANEOUS

a.Modifications, Amendments or Waivers. With the written consent of the Required Lenders, the Administrative Agent, acting on behalf of all the Lenders, and the Borrower, may from time to time enter into written agreements amending or changing any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document or the rights of the Lenders or the Borrower hereunder or thereunder, or may grant written waivers or consents hereunder or thereunder. Any such agreement, waiver or consent made with such written consent shall be effective to bind all the Lenders and the Borrower; provided, that no such agreement, waiver or consent may be made which will:

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i.Increase of Commitment. Increase the amount of the Revolving Credit Commitment of any Lender hereunder without the consent of such Lender;

i.Extension of Payment; Reduction of Principal, Interest or Fees; Modification of Terms of Payment. Whether or not any Loans are outstanding, subject to Section 2.12, extend any Expiration Date or the time for payment of principal or interest of any Loan, the Commitment Fee or any other fee payable to any Lender, or reduce the principal amount of or the rate of interest borne by any Loan (other than as a result of waiving the applicability of any post-default increase in interest rates) or reduce the Commitment Fee or any other fee payable to any Lender, without the consent of each Lender directly affected thereby;

i.Miscellaneous. (i) Amend Section 5.2 [Pro Rata Treatment of Lenders], Section 5.3 [Sharing of Payments by Lenders], Section 10.3 [Application of Proceeds], Section 11.4 [Exculpatory Provisions] or this Section 12.1, (ii) alter any provision regarding the pro rata treatment of the Lenders or requiring all Lenders to authorize the taking of any action or reduce any percentage specified in the definition of Required Lenders or (iii) subordinate, or have the effect of subordinating, the Obligations hereunder to any other Indebtedness or other obligation, in each case, without the consent of all of the Lenders;

i.5-Year Revolver. Amend, modify or waive (i) Section 7.2 or any other

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provision of this Agreement if the effect of such amendment, modification or waiver is to require the 5-Year Revolver Lenders to make 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans when the 5-Year Revolver Lenders would not otherwise be required to do so without the written consent of the Required 5- Year Revolver Lenders, (ii) the amount of the Swing Loan Commitment without the written consent of the Required 5-Year Revolver Lenders, (iii) the amount of the Letter of Credit Sublimit without the written consent of the Required 5-Year Revolver Lenders, (iv) the amount of the Green Loan Sublimit without the consent of all of the 5-Year Revolver Lenders and (v) any provision requiring all 5-Year Revolver Lenders to authorize the taking of any action or reduce any percentage specified in the definition of Required 5-Year Revolver Lenders, in each case without the consent of all of the 5-Year Revolver Lenders;

i.364-Day Revolver. Amend, modify or waive (i) Section 7.2 or any other provision of this Agreement if the effect of such amendment, modification or waiver is to require the 364-Day Revolver Lenders to make 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans when the 364-Day

Revolver Lenders would not otherwise be required to do so without the written consent of the Required 364-Day Revolver Lenders and (ii) any provision requiring all 364-Day Revolver Lenders to authorize the taking of any action or reduce any percentage specified in the definition of Required 364-Day Revolver Lenders, in each case without the consent of all of the 364-Day Revolver Lenders;

provided that (i) no agreement, waiver or consent which would modify the interests, rights or obligations of the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender, or the Swing Loan Lender may

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be made without the written consent of the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender or the Swing Loan Lender, as applicable and (ii) the Administrative Agent’s Letter may be amended, or rights or privileges thereunder waived, in a writing executed only by the parties thereto, and provided,further that, if in connection with any proposed waiver, amendment or modification referred to in Sections 12.1(a) through (e) above, there is a Non-Consenting Lender with respect to a Facility, then the Borrower shall have the right to replace any such Non-Consenting Lender with respect to such Facility with one or more replacement Lenders pursuant to Section 5.7(a) [Replacement of a Lender]. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, no Defaulting Lender with respect to a Facility shall have any right to approve or disapprove any amendment, waiver or consent hereunder with respect to such Facility (and any amendment, waiver or consent which by its terms requires the consent of all Lenders or each affected Lender may be effected with the consent of the applicable Lenders other than such Defaulting Lenders), except that (x) the Commitment of any Defaulting Lender may not be increased or extended without the consent of such Lender and (y) any waiver, amendment or modification requiring the consent of all Lenders or each affected Lender that by its terms affects any Defaulting Lender disproportionately adversely relative to other affected Lenders shall require the consent of such Defaulting Lender.

Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, this Agreement may be amended to extend the Expiration Date with respect to the Revolving Credit Commitments of Lenders under a Facility that agree to such extension with respect to their Revolving Credit Commitments pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 2.12 with the written consent of each such approving Lender, the Administrative Agent and the Borrower (and no other Lender).

In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) with the consent of the Borrower, the Administrative Agent may amend, modify or supplement any Loan Document without the consent of any Lender or the Required Lenders in order to correct or cure any ambiguity, inconsistency or defect or correct any typographical or ministerial error in any Loan Document (provided that any such amendment, modification or supplement shall not be materially adverse to the interests of the Lenders taken as a whole), and (b) without the consent of any Lender or the Borrower, within a reasonable time after (i) the effective date of any increase or addition

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to, extension of or decrease from, the Revolving Credit Commitments, or (ii) any assignment by any Lender of some or all of its Revolving Credit Commitments, the Administrative Agent shall, and is hereby authorized and directed to, revise Schedule 1.1(B) to reflect such change and shall distribute such revised Schedule 1.1(B) to each of the Lenders and the Borrower, whereupon such revised Schedule 1.1(B) shall replace the old Schedule 1.1(B) and become part of this Agreement.

Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, each Lender hereby irrevocably authorizes the Administrative Agent on its behalf, and without further consent of any Lender (but

with the consent of the Borrower and the Administrative Agent), to amend and restate this Agreement and the other Loan Documents if, upon giving effect to such amendment and restatement, such Lender shall no longer be a party to this Agreement (as so amended and restated), the Commitments of such Lender shall have terminated, such Lender shall have no other commitment or other obligation hereunder and shall have been paid in full all principal, interest and other amounts owing to it or accrued for its account under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

a.No Implied Waivers; Cumulative Remedies. No course of dealing and no delay or failure of the Administrative Agent or any Lender in exercising any right, power, remedy or privilege under this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall affect any other or future exercise thereof or operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any further exercise thereof or of any other right, power, remedy or privilege. The enumeration of the rights and remedies of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders set forth in this Agreement is not intended to be exhaustive and the exercise by the Administrative Agent and the Lenders of any right or remedy shall not preclude the exercise of any other rights or remedies, all of which shall be cumulative, and shall be in addition to any other right or remedy given hereunder or under the other Loan Documents or that may now or hereafter exist at law or in equity or by suit or otherwise. No reasonable

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delay or failure to take action on the part of the Administrative Agent or any Lender in exercising any right, power or privilege shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege or shall be construed to be a waiver of any Event of Default.

a.Expenses; Indemnity; Damage Waiver.

i.Costs and Expenses. The Borrower shall pay (i) all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent, the Lead Arranger, the Green Loan Coordinator and their respective Affiliates (including the reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of counsel for the Administrative Agent), and shall pay all fees and time charges and disbursements for attorneys who may be employees of the Administrative Agent, in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein, the preparation, negotiation, execution, delivery and administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents or any amendments, modifications or waivers of the provisions hereof or thereof (whether or not the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby shall be consummated), (ii) all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Issuing Lender in connection with the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit or any demand for payment thereunder, (iii) all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the Issuing Lender (including the fees, charges and disbursements of any counsel for the Administrative

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Agent, any Lender or the Issuing Lender), and shall pay all fees and time charges for attorneys who may be employees of the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the Issuing Lender, in connection with the enforcement or protection of its rights (A) in connection with this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, including its rights under this Section, and (B) in connection with the Loans made or Letters of Credit issued hereunder, including all such out-of-pocket expenses incurred during any workout, restructuring or negotiations in respect of such Loans or Letters of Credit, and (iv) all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses of the Administrative Agent’s regular employees and agents engaged periodically to perform audits of the Borrower’s books, records and business properties.

i.Indemnification by the Borrower. The Borrower shall indemnify the Administrative Agent (and any sub-agent thereof), the Arrangers, the Green Loan Coordinator, each Lender and the Issuing Lender, and each Related Party of any of the foregoing Persons (each such Person being called an “Indemnitee”) against, and hold each Indemnitee harmless from (and shall reimburse each Indemnitee as the same are incurred), any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, penalties and related expenses (including the fees, charges and disbursements of any counsel for any Indemnitee), and shall indemnify and hold harmless each Indemnitee from all fees and time charges and disbursements for attorneys who may be employees of any Indemnitee, incurred by any Indemnitee or asserted against any

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Indemnitee by any Person (including the Borrower but excluding other Indemnitees and its Related Parties) arising out of, in connection with, or as a result of (i) the execution or delivery of this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby or thereby, the performance by the parties hereto of their respective obligations hereunder or thereunder or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, (ii) any Loan or Letter of Credit or the use or proposed use of the proceeds therefrom (including any refusal by the Issuing Lender to honor a demand for payment under a Letter of Credit if the documents presented in connection with such demand do not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit), (iii) any actual or alleged presence or release of Hazardous Materials on or from any property owned or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or any Environmental Liability related in any way to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or (iv) any actual or prospective claim, litigation, investigation or proceeding relating to any of the foregoing, whether based on contract, tort or any other theory, whether brought by a third party or by the Borrower, and regardless of whether any Indemnitee is a party thereto; provided that such indemnity shall not, as to any Indemnitee, be available to the extent that such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or related expenses (x) are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and non-appealable judgment to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee or (y) result from a claim brought by

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the Borrower against an Indemnitee for breach in bad faith of such Indemnitee's obligations hereunder or under any other Loan Document, if the Borrower has obtained a final and non-appealable judgment in its favor on such claim as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. This Section 12.3(b) shall not apply with respect to Taxes other than any Taxes that represent losses, claims, damages, etc. arising from any non-Tax claim.

i.Reimbursement by Lenders. To the extent that the Borrower for any reason fails to indefeasibly pay any amount required under paragraph (a) or (b) of this Section to be paid by it to the Administrative Agent (or any sub-agent thereof), the Issuing Lender, the Swing Loan Lender or any Related Party of any of the foregoing, without relieving the Borrower from its obligation to do so, each Lender severally agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent (or any such sub-agent), such Issuing Lender, such Swing Loan Lender or such Related Party, as the case may be, such Lender’s pro rata share (determined as of the time that the applicable unreimbursed expense or indemnity payment is sought based on each Lender’s Ratable Share at such time) of such unpaid amount (including any such unpaid amount in respect of a claim asserted by such Lender); provided that the unreimbursed expense or indemnified loss, claim, damage, liability or related expense, as the case may be, was incurred by or asserted against the Administrative Agent (or any such sub-agent),the Issuing Lender or the Swing Loan Lender in its capacity as such, or against any Related Party of any of

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the foregoing acting for the Administrative Agent (or any such sub-agent), the Issuing Lender or the Swing Loan Lender in

connection with such capacity. The obligations of the Lenders under this paragraph (b) are subject to the provisions of Section 2.2 [Nature of Lenders’ Obligations with Respect to Revolving Credit Loans].

i.Waiver of Consequential Damages, Etc. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law, the Borrower shall not assert, and hereby waives, any claim against any Indemnitee, on any theory of liability, for special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages (as opposed to direct or actual damages) arising out of, in connection with, or as a result of, this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby, the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, any Loan or Letter of Credit or the use of the proceeds thereof. No Indemnitee referred to in Section 12.3(a) [Costs and Expenses] shall be liable for any damages arising from the use by unintended recipients of any information or other materials distributed by it through telecommunications, electronic or other information transmission systems in connection with this Agreement or the other Loan Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except to the extent such liability or damages are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and non-appealable judgment to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee.

i.Payments. All amounts due under this Section shall be payable not later

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than ten (10) days after demand therefor.

i.Survival. Each party’s obligations under this Section shall survive the termination of the Loan Documents and the termination of the Commitments and the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all Obligations.

a.Reserved.

a.Holidays. Whenever payment of a Loan to be made or taken hereunder shall be due on a day which is not a Business Day such payment shall be due on the next Business Day (except as provided in Section 4.2 [Interest Periods]) and such extension of time shall be included in computing interest and fees, except that the Loans shall be due on the Business Day preceding the Expiration Date if the Expiration Date is not a Business Day. Whenever any payment or action to be made or taken hereunder (other than payment of the Loans) shall be stated to be due on a day which is not a Business Day, such payment or action shall be made or taken on the next following Business Day, and such extension of time shall not be included in computing interest or fees, if any, in connection with such payment or action.

a.Notices; Effectiveness; Electronic Communication

i.Notices Generally. Except in the case of notices and other communications expressly permitted to be given by telephone (and except as provided in Section 12.6(b) [Electronic Communications]), all notices and other communications provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or overnight courier service, mailed by certified or registered mail

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or sent by telecopier (i) if to a Lender, to it at its address set forth in its administrative questionnaire, or (ii) if to any other Person, to it at its address set forth on Schedule 1.1(B).

Notices sent by hand or overnight courier service, or mailed by certified or registered mail, shall be deemed to have been given when received; notices sent by telecopier shall be deemed to have been given when sent (except that, if not given during normal business hours for the recipient, shall be deemed to have been given at the opening of business on the next Business Day for the recipient). Notices delivered through electronic communications to the extent provided in 12.6(b) [Electronic Communications], shall be effective as provided in such Section.

i.Electronic Communications. Notices and other communications to the Lenders and the Issuing Lender hereunder may be delivered or furnished by electronic communication (including e-mail and Internet or intranet websites) pursuant to procedures approved by the Administrative Agent; provided that the foregoing shall not apply to notices to any Lender or the Issuing Lender pursuant to Article 2 [Revolving Credit and Swingline Loan Facilities] if such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as applicable, has notified the Administrative Agent that it is incapable of receiving notices under such Article by electronic communication. The Administrative Agent or the Borrower may, in its discretion, agree to accept notices and other communications to it hereunder by electronic communications pursuant to procedures approved by it; provided that approval of such procedures may be limited to particular notices or communications. Unless the Administrative Agent otherwise prescribes, (i) notices and other

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communications sent to an e-mail address shall be deemed received upon the sender's receipt of an acknowledgement from the intended recipient (such as by the "return receipt requested" function, as available, return e-mail or other written acknowledgement), and (ii) notices or communications posted to an Internet or intranet website shall be deemed received upon the deemed receipt by the intended recipient at its e-mail address as described in the foregoing clause (i) of notification that such notice or communication is available and identifying the website address therefor; provided that, for both clauses (i) and (ii) above, if such notice, email or other communication is not sent during the normal business hours of the recipient, such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been sent at the opening of business on the next Business Day for the recipient.

i.Change of Address, etc. Any party hereto may change its address, e-mail address or telecopier number for notices and other communications hereunder by notice to the other parties hereto.

i.Platform.

1.The Borrower agrees that the Administrative Agent may, but shall not be obligated to, make the Communications (as defined below) available to the Issuing Lender and the other Lenders by posting the Communications on the Platform.

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1.The Platform is provided “as is” and “as available.” The Agent Parties (as defined below) do not warrant the adequacy of the Platform and expressly disclaim liability for errors or omissions in the Communications. No warranty of any kind, express, implied or statutory, including, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non- infringement of third-party rights or freedom from viruses or other code defects, is made by any Agent Party in connection with the Communications or the

Platform. In no event shall the Administrative Agent or any of its Related Parties (collectively, the “Agent Parties”) have any liability to the Borrower, any Lender or any other Person or entity for damages of any kind, including, without limitation, direct or indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses (whether in tort, contract or otherwise) arising out of the Borrower’s or the Administrative Agent’s transmission of communications through the Platform. “Communications” means, collectively, any notice, demand, communication, information, document or other material provided by or on behalf of the Borrower pursuant to any Loan Document or the transactions contemplated therein which is distributed to the Administrative Agent, any Lender or any Issuing Lender by means of electronic communications pursuant to this Section, including through the Platform.

a.Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are intended to be severable. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part in any jurisdiction, such provision shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability without in any manner affecting the validity or enforceability thereof in any other jurisdiction or the remaining provisions

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hereof in any jurisdiction. Without limiting the foregoing provisions of this Section, if and to the extent that the enforceability of any provisions in this Agreement relating to Defaulting Lenders shall be limited by Debtor Relief Laws, as determined in good faith by the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender or the Swing Loan Lender, as applicable, then such provisions shall be deemed to be in effect only to the extent not so limited.

a.Duration; Survival. All representations and warranties of the Borrower contained herein or made in connection herewith shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the completion of the transactions hereunder, and shall continue in full force and effect until the Facility Termination Date. All covenants and agreements of the Borrower contained herein relating to the payment of principal, interest, premiums, additional compensation or expenses and indemnification, including those set forth in the Notes, Section 5.1 [Payments] and Section 12.3 [Expenses; Indemnity; Damage Waiver], shall survive the Facility Termination Date. All other covenants and agreements of the Borrower shall continue in full force and effect from and after the Closing Date and until the Facility Termination Date.

a.Successors and Assigns.

i.Successors and Assigns Generally. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, except that the Borrower may not assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder (including, in each case, by way of an LLC Division) without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent and each Lender and no Lender may

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assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder except (i) to an assignee in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section, (ii) by way of participation in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (d) of this Section, or (iii) by way of pledge or assignment of a security interest subject to the restrictions of paragraph (e) of this Section (and any other attempted assignment or transfer by any party hereto shall be null and

void except as expressly set forth herein). Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, shall be construed to confer upon any Person (other than the parties hereto, their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, Participants to the extent provided in paragraph (d) of this Section, Indemnitees and, to the extent expressly contemplated hereby, the Related Parties of each of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or by reason of this Agreement.

i.Assignments by Lenders. Any Lender may at any time assign to one or more assignees all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment and the Loans at the time owing to it); provided that any such assignment shall be subject to the following conditions:

1.Minimum Amounts.

a.in the case of an assignment of the entire remaining amount of the assigning Lender’s Commitment and the Loans under a Facility at the time owing to it or contemporaneous assignments to related Approved Funds

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(determined after giving effect to such assignments) that equal at least the amount specified in paragraph (b)(i)(B) of this Section in the aggregate or in the case of an assignment to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund, no minimum amount need be assigned; and

a.in any case not described in clause (i)(A) of this Section, the aggregate amount of the Commitment (which for this purpose includes Loans outstanding thereunder) or, if the applicable Commitment is not then in effect, the principal outstanding balance of the Loans of the assigning Lender under a Facility subject to each such assignment (determined as of the date the Assignment and Assumption Agreement with respect to such assignment is delivered to the Administrative Agent or, if “Trade Date” is specified in the Assignment and Assumption Agreement, as of such “Trade Date”) shall not be less than

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$5,000,000, in the case of any assignment in respect of the Revolving Credit Commitment of the assigning Lender under a Facility, unless each of the Administrative Agent and, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Borrower otherwise consents (each such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed).

1.Proportionate Amounts. Each partial assignment shall be made as an assignment of a proportionate part of all the assigning Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement with respect to the Loan or the Commitment assigned.

1.Required Consents. No consent shall be required for any assignment except to the extent required by paragraph (b)(i)(B) of this Section and, in addition:

a.the consent of the Borrower (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required unless (x) an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing at the time of such assignment or (y) such assignment is to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund; provided that the Borrower shall be deemed to have consented to any such assignment unless it shall object thereto by written notice to the Administrative Agent within five (5)

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Business Days after having received notice thereof;

a.the consent of the Administrative Agent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required for assignments to a Person that is not a Lender, an Affiliate of such Lender or an Approved Fund with respect to such Lender; and

a.the consent of the Issuing Lender and Swing Loan Lender (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required for any assignment of the 5-Year Revolver.

1.Assignment and Assumption Agreement. The parties to each assignment shall execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent an Assignment and Assumption Agreement, together with a processing and recordation fee of $3,500; provided that the Administrative Agent may, in its sole discretion, elect to waive such processing and recordation fee in the case of any assignment. The assignee, if it is not a Lender, shall deliver to the Administrative Agent an Administrative Questionnaire.

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1.No Assignment to Certain Persons. No such assignment shall be made to (A) the Borrower or any of the Borrower’s Affiliates or Subsidiaries, (B) any Defaulting Lender or any of its Subsidiaries, or any Person who, upon becoming a Lender hereunder, would constitute a Defaulting Lender or a Subsidiary thereof or (C) any Disqualified Institution (to the extent that such institution has been disclosed on a list that has been made available to all Lenders).

1.No Assignment to Natural Persons. No such assignment shall be made to a natural Person (or a holding company, investment vehicle or trust for, or owned and operated for the primary benefit of, a natural Person).

1.Certain Additional Payments. In connection with any assignment of rights and obligations of any Defaulting Lender hereunder, no such assignment shall be effective unless and until, in addition to the other conditions thereto set forth herein, the parties to the assignment shall make such additional payments to the Administrative Agent in an aggregate amount sufficient, upon distribution thereof as appropriate (which may be outright payment, purchases by the assignee of participations or subparticipations, or other compensating actions,

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including funding, with the consent of the Borrower and the Administrative Agent, the applicable pro rata share of Loans previously requested but not funded by the Defaulting Lender, to each of which the applicable assignee and assignor hereby irrevocably consent), to (x) pay and satisfy in full all payment liabilities then owed by such Defaulting Lender under such Facility to the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender, the Swing Loan Lender and each other Lender hereunder (and interest accrued thereon), and (y) acquire (and fund as appropriate) its full pro rata share of all Loans and participations in Letters of Credit and Swing Loans in accordance with its Ratable Share under such Facility. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that any assignment of rights and obligations of any Defaulting Lender hereunder shall become effective under applicable law without compliance with the provisions of this paragraph, then the assignee of such interest shall be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender for all purposes of this Agreement until such compliance occurs.

1.Effectiveness; Release. Subject to acceptance and recording thereof by the Administrative Agent pursuant to paragraph (c) of this Section 12.9, from and

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after the effective date specified in each Assignment and Assumption Agreement, the assignee thereunder shall be a party to this Agreement and, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption Agreement, have the rights and obligations of a Lender under this Agreement, and the assigning Lender thereunder shall, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption Agreement, be released from its obligations under this Agreement (and, in the case of an Assignment and Assumption Agreement covering all of the assigning Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement, such Lender shall cease to be a party hereto) but shall continue to be entitled to the benefits of Sections 4.4 [LIBOR Rate Unascertainable; Etc.], 5.8 [Increased Costs], 5.9 [Taxes], 5.10 [Indemnity] and 12.3 [Expenses, Indemnity; Damage Waiver] with respect to facts and circumstances occurring prior to the effective date of such assignment; provided, that except to the extent otherwise expressly agreed by the affected parties, no assignment by a Defaulting Lender will constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder arising from that Lender’s having been a Defaulting Lender. Any assignment or transfer by a Lender of rights or obligations under this Agreement that does not comply with this paragraph shall be treated for purposes of this Agreement as a sale by such Lender of a participation in such rights and obligations in accordance with paragraph (d) of this Section.

i.Register. The Administrative Agent, acting solely for this purpose as a non-fiduciary agent of the Borrower, shall maintain at one of its offices a copy of each Assignment and Assumption Agreement delivered to it and a register for the recordation of the names and addresses of the Lenders, and the Commitments of, and principal amounts (and stated interest) of the Loans owing to, each Lender pursuant to the terms hereof from time to time (the “Register”). The entries in the Register shall be conclusive absent manifest error, and the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall treat each Person whose name is recorded in the Register pursuant to the terms hereof as a Lender hereunder for all

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purposes of this Agreement. The Register shall be available for inspection by the Borrower and any Lender, at any reasonable time and from time to time upon reasonable prior notice.

i.Participations. Any Lender may at any time, without the consent of, or notice to, the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, sell participations to any Person (other than a natural Person, or a holding company, investment vehicle or trust for, or owned and operated for the primary benefit of, a natural Person, the Borrower or any of the Borrower’s Affiliates or Subsidiaries or any Disqualified Institution (to the extent that such institution has been disclosed on a list that has been made available to all Lenders)) (each, a “Participant”) in all or a portion of such Lender’s rights and/or obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment and/or the Loans owing to it); provided that (i) such Lender’s obligations under this Agreement shall remain unchanged, (ii) such Lender shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for the performance of such obligations, and (iii) the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender and Lenders shall continue to deal solely and directly with such Lender in connection with such Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, each Lender shall be responsible for the indemnity under Section 12.3 [Expenses; Indemnity; Damage Waiver] with respect to any payments made by such Lender to its Participant(s).

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Any agreement or instrument pursuant to which a Lender sells such a participation shall provide that such Lender shall retain the sole right to enforce this Agreement

and to approve any amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement; provided that such agreement or instrument may provide that such Lender will not, without the consent of the Participant, agree (other than as is already provided for herein) to any amendment, modification or waiver with respect to Sections 12.1(a) [Increase of Commitment] or 12.1(b) [Extension of Payment, Etc.] that affects such Participant. The Borrower agrees that each Participant shall be entitled to the benefits of Sections 4.4 [Libor Rate Unascertainable, Etc.], 5.8 [Increased Costs], 5.9 [Taxes] and 5.10 [Indemnity] (subject to the requirements and limitations therein, including the requirements under Section 5.9(g) [Status of Lenders] (it being understood that the documentation required under Section 5.9(g) [Status of Lenders] shall be delivered to the participating Lender)) to the same extent as if it were a Lender and had acquired its interest by assignment pursuant to paragraph (b) of this Section; provided that such Participant (A) agrees to be subject to the provisions of Section 5.7(a) [Replacement of a Lender] and Section 5.7(b) [Designation of a Different Lending Office] as if it were an assignee under paragraph (b) of this Section; and (B) shall not be entitled to receive any greater payment under Sections 5.8 [Increased Costs] or 5.9 [Taxes], with respect to any participation, than its participating Lender would have been entitled to receive, except to the extent such entitlement to receive a greater payment results from a Change in Law that occurs after the Participant acquired the applicable participation. Each Lender that sells a participation agrees, at the Borrower’s request and expense, to use reasonable efforts to cooperate with the Borrower to effectuate the provisions of Section 5.7(a) [Replacement of a Lender] and Section 5.7(b) [Designation of Different Lending Office] with respect to any Participant. To the extent permitted by law, each Participant also shall be entitled to the benefits of Section 10.2(b) [Set-off] as though it were a Lender; provided that such Participant agrees to be subject to Section 5.3 [Sharing of Payments by Lenders] as though it were a Lender. Each Lender that sells a participation shall, acting solely for this purpose as a non-fiduciary agent of the Borrower, maintain a register on which it enters the name and address of each Participant and the principal amounts (and stated interest) of each Participant’s interest in the Loans or other

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obligations under the Loan Documents (the “Participant Register”); provided that no Lender shall have any obligation to disclose all or any portion of the Participant Register (including the identity of any Participant or any information relating to a Participant’s interest in any commitments, loans, letters of credit or its other obligations under any Loan Document) to any Person except to the extent that such disclosure is necessary to establish that such commitment, loan, letter of credit or other obligation is in registered form under Section 5f.103-1(c) of the United States Treasury Regulations. The entries in the Participant Register shall be conclusive absent manifest error, and such Lender shall treat each Person whose name is recorded in the Participant Register as the owner of such participation for all purposes of this Agreement notwithstanding any notice to the contrary. For the avoidance of doubt, the Administrative Agent (in its capacity as Administrative Agent) shall have no responsibility for maintaining a Participant Register.

i.Certain Pledges; Successors and Assigns Generally. Any Lender may at any time pledge or assign a security interest in all or any portion of its rights under this Agreement to secure obligations of such Lender, including any pledge or assignment to secure obligations to a Federal Reserve Bank; provided that no such pledge or assignment shall release such Lender from any of its obligations hereunder or substitute any such pledgee or assignee for such Lender as a party hereto.

i.Reserved.

i.Reserved.

i.Reserved.

i.Cashless Settlement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, any Lender may exchange, continue or rollover all or a portion of its Loans in connection with any refinancing, extension, loan

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modification or similar transaction permitted by the terms of this Agreement, pursuant to a cashless settlement mechanism approved by the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and such Lender.

i.Arrangers/Bookrunners. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the name of any arranger and/or bookrunner listed on the cover page of this Agreement may be changed by the Administrative Agent to the name of any Lender or Lender’s broker-dealer Affiliate, upon written request to the Administrative Agent by any such arranger and/or bookrunner and the applicable Lender or Lender’s broker-deal Affiliate.

a.Confidentiality.

i.General. Each of the Administrative Agent, the Green Loan Coordinator, the Lenders and the Issuing Lender agree to maintain the confidentiality of the Information (as defined below), except that Information may be disclosed (a) to its Affiliates and to its Related Parties (it being understood that the Persons to whom such disclosure is made will be informed of the confidential nature of such Information and instructed to keep such Information confidential); (b) to the extent required or requested by any regulatory authority purporting to have jurisdiction over such Person or its Related Parties (including any self-regulatory authority, such as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners); (c) to the extent required by applicable laws or regulations or by any subpoena or similar legal process; (d) to any other

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party hereto; (e) in connection with the exercise of any remedies hereunder or under any other Loan Document or any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document or the enforcement of rights hereunder or thereunder; (f) subject to an agreement containing provisions substantially the same as those of this Section, to (i) any assignee of or Participant in, or any prospective assignee of or Participant in, any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement, or (ii) any actual or prospective party (or its Related Parties) to any swap, derivative or other transaction under which payments are to be made by reference to the Borrower and its obligations, this Agreement or payments hereunder; (g) on a confidential basis to (i) any rating agency in connection with rating the Borrower or its Subsidiaries or the Facilities or (ii) the CUSIP Service Bureau or any similar agency in connection with the issuance and monitoring of CUSIP numbers with respect to the Facilities; (h) with the consent of the Borrower; or (i) to the extent such Information (x) becomes publicly available other than as a result of a breach of this Section, or (y) becomes available to the Administrative Agent, the Green Loan Coordinator, any Lender, any Issuing Lender or any of their respective Affiliates on a nonconfidential basis from a source other than the Borrower. In addition, the Administrative Agent, the Green Loan Coordinator and the Lenders may disclose the existence of this Agreement and information about this Agreement to market data collectors, similar service providers to the lending industry and service

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providers to the Agents and the Lenders in connection with the administration of this Agreement, the other Loan Documents, and the Commitments.

For purposes of this Section, “Information” means all information received from the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries relating to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective businesses, other than any such information that is available to the Administrative Agent, the Green Loan Coordinator, any Lender or any Issuing Lender on a nonconfidential basis prior to disclosure by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries; provided that, in the case of information received from the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries after the date hereof, such information is clearly identified at the time of delivery as confidential. Any Person required to maintain the confidentiality of Information as provided in this Section shall be considered to have complied with its obligation to do so if such Person has exercised the same degree of care to maintain the confidentiality of such Information as such Person would accord to its own confidential information.

i.Sharing Information With Affiliates of the Lenders. The Borrower acknowledges that from time to time financial advisory, investment banking and other services may be offered or provided to the Borrower or one or more of its Affiliates (in connection with this Agreement or otherwise) by any Lender or by one or more Subsidiaries or Affiliates of such Lender and the Borrower hereby authorizes each Lender to share any information delivered to such Lender by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries pursuant to this Agreement to any such Subsidiary or Affiliate subject to the provisions of Section 12.10(a) [General].

a.Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness.

i.Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (and by

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different parties hereto in different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and any separate letter agreements with respect to fees payable to the Administrative Agent, constitute the entire contract among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof and thereof including any prior confidentiality agreements and commitments. Except as provided in Article 7 [Conditions Of Lending And Issuance Of Letters Of Credit], this Agreement shall become effective when it shall have been executed by the Administrative Agent and when the Administrative Agent shall have received counterparts hereof that, when taken together, bear the signatures of each of the other parties hereto. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Agreement by telecopy or e-mail shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement.

i.Electronic Execution of Assignments. The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature,” and words of like import in any Assignment and Assumption Agreement shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and

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as provided for in any applicable Law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

a.Choice of Law Submission to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Venue; Service of Process; Waiver of Jury Trail.

i.Governing Law. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents and any claims, controversy, dispute or cause of action (whether in contract or tort or otherwise) based upon, arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document (except, as to any other Loan Document, as expressly set forth therein) and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of the State of New York. Each standby Letter of Credit issued under this Agreement shall be subject, as applicable, to the rules of the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, as most recently published by the International Chamber of Commerce (the “ICC”) at the time of issuance (“UCP”) or the rules of the International Standby Practices (ICC Publication Number 590) (“ISP98”), as determined by the Issuing Lender, and each trade Letter of Credit shall be subject to UCP, and in each case to the extent not inconsistent therewith, the Laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

The Borrower irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that it will not commence any action, litigation or proceeding of any kind or description, whether in law or equity, whether

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in contract or in tort or otherwise, against the Administrative Agent, any Lender, the Issuing Lender, or any Related Party of the foregoing in any way relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document or the transactions relating hereto or thereto, in any forum other than the courts of the State of New York sitting in New York County, and of the United States District Court of the Southern District of New York, and any appellate court from any thereof, and each of the parties hereto irrevocably and unconditionally submits to the jurisdiction of such courts and agrees that all claims in respect of any such action, litigation or proceeding may be heard and determined in such New York State court or, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in such federal court. Each of the parties hereto agrees that a final judgment in any such action, litigation or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other Loan Document shall affect any right that the Administrative Agent, any Lender or any Issuing Lender may otherwise have to bring any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document against the Borrower or its properties in the courts of any jurisdiction.

i.Waiver of Venue. The Borrower irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document in any court referred to in paragraph (b) of this Section. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in any such court.

i.Service of Process. Each party hereto irrevocably consents to service of process in the manner provided for notices in Section 12.6 [ Notices; Effectiveness; Electronic

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Communication]. Nothing in this Agreement will affect the right of any party hereto to serve process in any other manner permitted by applicable law.

ii.WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY). EACH PARTY HERETO (A) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PERSON HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PERSON WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND (B) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION.

a.USA Patriot Act Notice. Each Lender that is subject to the USA Patriot Act and the Administrative Agent (for itself and not on behalf of any Lender) hereby notifies the Borrower that pursuant to the requirements of the USA Patriot Act, it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, which information includes the name and address the Borrower and its Subsidiaries and other information that will allow such Lender or Administrative Agent, as applicable, to identify the Borrower and its Subsidiaries in accordance with the USA Patriot Act. The Borrower shall, promptly following a request by the Administrative Agent or any Lender, provide all documentation and other information that the Administrative Agent or such Lender requests in order to comply with its ongoing obligations under applicable “know your customer” rules and regulations and other Anti-Terrorism Laws, including the USA Patriot Act.

a.No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility. In connection with all aspects of each transaction contemplated hereby (including in connection with any amendment, waiver or other modification hereof or of any other Loan Document), the Borrower acknowledges and agrees that: (a) (i) the arranging and other services regarding this Agreement provided by the Administrative Agent, the Arrangers, the Green Loan Coordinator and the Lenders are arm’s- length commercial transactions between the Borrower, on the one hand, and the Administrative Agent, the Arrangers, the Green Loan Coordinator and the Lenders, on the other hand, (ii) the Borrower has consulted its own legal, accounting, regulatory and tax advisors to the extent it has deemed appropriate, and (iii) the Borrower is capable of evaluating, and understands and accepts, the terms, risks and conditions of the transactions contemplated hereby and by the other Loan Documents; (b) (i) each of the Administrative Agent, each Arranger, the Green Loan Coordinator and each Lender is and has been acting solely as a principal and, except as expressly agreed in writing by the relevant parties, has not been, is not, and will not be acting as an advisor, agent or fiduciary for the Borrower or any of its Affiliates, or any other Person and (ii) none of the Administrative Agent, the Arrangers, the Green Loan Coordinator or any Lender has any obligation to the Borrower or any of its Affiliates with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby except those obligations expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents; and (c) the Administrative Agent, the Arrangers, the Green Loan Coordinator and the

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Lenders and their respective Affiliates may be engaged in a broad range of transactions that involve interests that differ from those of the Borrower and its Affiliates, and none of the

Administrative Agent, the Arrangers, the Green Loan Coordinator or any Lender has any obligation to disclose any of such interests to the Borrower or its Affiliates. To the fullest extent permitted by Law, the Borrower hereby waives and releases any claims that it may have against the Administrative Agent, the Arrangers, the Green Loan Coordinator or any Lender with respect to any breach or alleged breach of agency or fiduciary duty in connection with any aspect of any transaction contemplated hereby.

a.Contractual Recognition of Bail-In. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Loan Document or in any other agreement, arrangement or understanding among any such parties, each party hereto acknowledges that any liability of any Lender that is an Affected Financial Institution arising under any Loan Document, to the extent such liability is unsecured, may be subject to the write-down and conversion powers of the applicable Resolution Authority and agrees and consents to, and acknowledges and agrees to be bound by:

i.the application of any Write-Down and Conversion Powers by the applicable Resolution Authority to any such liabilities arising hereunder which may be payable to it by any Lender that is an Affected Financial Institution; and

i.the effects of any Bail-in Action on any such liability, including, if

applicable:

1.a reduction in full or in part or cancellation of any such liability;

1.a conversion of all, or a portion of, such liability into shares or

other instruments of ownership in such Affected Financial Institution, its parent undertaking, or a bridge institution that may be issued to it or otherwise conferred on it, and that such shares or other instruments of ownership will be accepted by it in lieu of any rights with respect to any such liability under this Agreement or any other Loan Document; or

1.the variation of the terms of such liability in connection with the exercise of the write-down and conversion powers of the applicable Resolution Authority.

a.Acknowledgement Regarding Any Supported QFCs. To the extent that the Loan Documents provide support, through a guarantee or otherwise, for any Commodity Hedge or any Interest Rate Hedge or any other agreement or instrument that is a QFC (such support, “QFC Credit Support”, and each such QFC, a “Supported QFC”), the parties acknowledge and agree as follows with respect to the resolution power of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and Title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (together with the regulations promulgated thereunder, the “U.S. Special Resolution Regimes”) in respect of such Supported QFC and QFC Credit Support (with the provisions below applicable notwithstanding that the Loan Documents and any Supported QFC may in fact be stated to be governed by the laws of the State of New York and/or of the United States or any other state of the United States):

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i.In the event a QFC Covered Entity that is party to a Supported QFC (each, a “Covered Party”) becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, the transfer of such Supported QFC and the benefit of such QFC Credit Support (and any interest

and obligation in or under such Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support, and any rights in property securing such Supported QFC or such QFC Credit Support) from such Covered Party will be effective to the same extent as the transfer would be effective under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support (and any such interest, obligation and rights in property) were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. In the event a Covered Party or a BHC Act Affiliate of a Covered Party becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, Default Rights under the Loan Documents that might otherwise apply to such Supported QFC or any QFC Credit Support that may be exercised against such Covered Party are permitted to be exercised to no greater extent than such Default Rights could be exercised under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the Supported QFC and the Loan Documents were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. Without limitation of the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that rights and remedies of the parties with respect to a Defaulting Lender shall in no event affect the rights of any Covered Party with respect to a Supported QFC or any QFC Credit Support.

i.As used in this Section 12.16, the following terms have the following

meanings:

“BHC Act Affiliate” of a party means an “affiliate” (as such term is defined

under, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 1841(k)) of such party.

“Default Right” has the meaning assigned to that term in, and shall be interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. §§ 252.81, 47.2 or 382.1, as applicable.

“QFC” has the meaning assigned to the term “qualified financial contract” in, and shall be interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 5390(c)(8)(D).

“QFC Covered Entity” means any of the following: (i) a “covered entity” as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 252.82(b); (ii) a “covered bank” as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 47.3(b); or (iii) a “covered FSI” as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 382.2(b).

a.Amendment and Restatement; Reallocation.

i.The parties hereto agree that, on the Closing Date, the following transactions shall be deemed to occur automatically, without further action by any party hereto:

2.the Existing Credit Agreement shall be deemed to be amended and restated in its entirety pursuant to this Agreement; (ii) all Indebtedness and other obligations (including, without limitation, any outstanding Loans) under the Existing Credit Agreement outstanding on the Closing Date shall in all respects be continuing and shall be deemed to Indebtedness and other obligations (including, without limitation, any outstanding Loans) outstanding hereunder and (iii) all references in the other Loan Documents to the Existing Credit Agreement (to the extent not otherwise amended in connection herewith) shall be deemed to refer without further amendment to this Agreement. The execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not constitute a novation of any Indebtedness or other obligations owing to the Lenders or the Administrative Agent under the Existing Credit Agreement.

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i.Simultaneously with the effectiveness of this Agreement on the Closing Date, the parties hereby agree that, notwithstanding the provisions regarding assignments set forth in Section 12.9 hereof and Section 12.9 of the Existing Credit Agreement, the Commitments and Ratable Shares shall be as set forth in Schedule 1.1(B), and the portion of the Loans and participations with respect to Letters of Credit and Swing Loans outstanding under the Existing Credit Agreement shall be reallocated in accordance with such Ratable Shares and the requisite assignments shall be deemed to be made in such amounts by and between the Lenders and from each Lender to each other Lender, with the same force and effect as if such assignments were evidenced by applicable Assignment and Assumptions (as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement) under the Existing Credit Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 12.9 of the Existing Credit Agreement or Section 12.9 of this Agreement, no other documents or instruments, including any Assignment and Assumptions, shall be executed in connection with these assignments (all of which requirements are hereby waived), and such assignments shall be deemed to be made with all applicable representations, warranties and covenants as if evidenced by an Assignment and Assumption. On the Closing Date and substantially concurrently with the effectiveness of this Agreement, to the extent necessary, the Lenders shall make full cash settlement with each other either directly or through the Administrative Agent, as the Administrative Agent may direct or approve, with respect to all such assignments and reallocations such that after giving effect to such settlements each Lender's Ratable Shares with respect to the Commitments and outstanding Loans shall be as set forth on Schedule 1.1(B).

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, by their officers thereunto duly authorized, have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

ATTEST:BORROWER

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION

By:)f:

Name:BethW.Cooper

Title: Executive Vice President and Chief FinancialOfficer

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as a

5-Year Revolver Lender, a 364-Day Revolver Lender, Administrative Agent, Swing Loan Lender and Issuing Lender

By:

Exhibit 10.1

Name: Alex Rolfe Title: Vice President

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as a 5-Year

Revolver Lender and a 364-Day Revolver Lender

By:

Name: Charles R. Dickerson Title: Senior Vice President

CITIZENSBANK,N.A., as a 5-Year Revolver Lender an 364-Day Revolver Lender

By:fv?

Name: Edward Winslow Title: SVP

TRUIST BANK, as a 5-Year Revolver Lender and a 364-Day Revolver Lender

By: -----=c:;;;;

Name: Arize Agum du

Title: Director

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL

ASSOCIATION, as a 5-Year Revolver Lender and a 364-Day Revolver Lender

By: Name: Patrick Engel

Title: Managing Director

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, as a 5-Year

Revolver Lender and a 364-Day Revolver Lender

By: Name: Martina Wellik

Title: Authorized Signatory

CITYNATIONALBANK,as a 5-Year Revolver Lender and a 364-Day Revolver Lender

Exhibit 10.1

A	A
A

By

Name: Richard A. Krog

Title: SVP

SCHEDULE 1.1(B)

COMMITMENTS OF LENDERS AND ADDRESSES FOR NOTICES

5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments

5-Year Revolver Lender	Amount of 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitme	5-Year Revolver Ratable Share
Name: PNC Bank, National Association Address: 500 First Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Attention of: Agency Services Loan Administration Telecopy 412-762-8672	$40,000,000.00	20.000000000%
Name: Bank of America, N.A. Address: 4242 Six Forks Rd, Suite 1720 NC9-400-17-03 Raleigh, NC 27609 Attention: Keith T. Erazmus Telephone: 919-829-6888 Telecopy:	$40,000,000.00	20.000000000%

Exhibit 10.1

Name: Citizens Bank, N.A. Address: 919 N. Market Street, 8th Floor Wilmington, DE 1980 Attention: Edward Winslow Telephone: 302-425-7364 Telecopy:	$40,000,000.00	20.000000000%
Name: Truist Bank Address: 303 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 3030 Attention: Arize Agumadu Telephone: Telecopy:	$30,000,000.00	15.000000000%

5-Year Revolver Lender	Amount of 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitme
		5-Year Revolver Ratable Share
Name: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Address: 550 S. Tryon St. MAC D1086-073 Charlotte, NC 28202 Attention: Patrick Engel Telephone: 704-374-2385 Telecopy:	$25,000,000.00	12.500000000%
Name: Royal Bank of Canada Address: 200 Vesey Street New York, New York 10281 Attention: Martina Wellik Telephone: 212-905-290 Telecopy: 212-428-620	$12,500,000.00	6.250000000%

Exhibit 10.1

Name: City National Bank Address: 8301J Greenboro Drive McLean, VA 2210 Attention: Richard Krogmann Telephone: 571-695-9511 Telecopy:	$12,500,000.00	6.250000000%
Total	$200,000,000	100.000000000%

SCHEDULE 1.1(B)

COMMITMENTS OF LENDERS AND ADDRESSES FOR NOTICES

364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments

364-Day Revolver Lender	Amount of 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitme	364-Day Revolver Ratable Shar
Name: PNC Bank, National Association Address: 500 First Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Attention of: Agency Services Loan Administration Telecopy 412-762-8672	$40,000,000.00	20.000000000%
Name: Bank of America, N.A. Address: 4242 Six Forks Rd, Suite 1720 NC9-400-17-03 Raleigh, NC 27609 Attention: Keith T. Erazmus Telephone: 919-829-6888 Telecopy:	$40,000,000.00	20.000000000%

Exhibit 10.1

Name: Citizens Bank, N.A. Address: 919 N. Market Street, 8th Floor Wilmington, DE 1980 Attention: Edward Winslow Telephone: 302-425-7364 Telecopy:	$40,000,000.00	20.000000000%
Name: Truist Bank Address: 303 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 3030 Attention: Arize Agumadu Telephone: Telecopy:	$30,000,000.00	15.000000000%

364-Day Revolver Lender	Amount of 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitme	364-Day Revolver Ratable Shar
Name: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Address: 550 S. Tryon St. MAC D1086-073 Charlotte, NC 28202 Attention: Patrick Engel Telephone: 704-374-2385 Telecopy:	$25,000,000.00	12.500000000%
Name: Royal Bank of Canada Address: 200 Vesey Street New York, New York 10281 Attention: Martina Wellik Telephone: 212-905-290 Telecopy: 212-428-620	$12,500,000.00	6.250000000%

Exhibit 10.1

Name: City National Bank Address: 8301J Greenboro Drive McLean, VA 2210 Attention: Richard Krogmann Telephone: 571-695-9511 Telecopy:	$12,500,000.00	6.250000000%
Total	$200,000,000	100.000000000%

SCHEDULE 1.1(B)

COMMITMENTS OF LENDERS AND ADDRESSES FOR NOTICES

Addresses for Notices to Borrower and Administrative Agent: ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT

Name: PNC Bank, National Association Address: 500 First Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Attention of: Agency Services Loan Administration Telecopy 412-762-8672

With a Copy To:

Agency Services, PNC Bank, National Association Mail Stop: P7-PFSC-04-I

Address: 500 First Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Attention: Agency Services Telephone: 412 762 6442

Telecopy: 412 762 8672

BORROWER:

Name: Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Address: 909 Silver Lake Boulevard Dover, Delaware 19904

Attention: Beth W. Cooper, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

Telephone: 302-734-6022

Telecopy: 302-734-6750

SCHEDULE 1.1(C) EXISTING LETTERS OF CREDIT

Balance	Maturity Date	Beneficiary	Issuing Lender
$1,000,000.00	9/12/2022	SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES	PNC Bank, National Association

Exhibit 10.1

$60,000.00	9/30/2021	NEXUS GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC	PNC Bank, National Association
$1,235,000.00	10/5/2021	LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO	PNC Bank, National Association
$2,307,465.00	9/30/2021	TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP	PNC Bank, National Association
$207,000.00	9/30/2021	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	PNC Bank, National Association

None.

SCHEDULE 1.1(D) PERMITTED LIENS

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SCHEDULE 6.2 SUBSIDIARIES

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Name	Jurisdiction of Organization	Owner	Ownership Percentage
Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company	Delaware	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	100%
Sharp Energy, Inc.	Delaware	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	100%
Sharpgas, Inc.	Delaware	Sharp Energy, Inc.	100%
Peninsula Energy Services Company, Inc.	Delaware	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	100%
Peninsula Pipeline Company, Inc.	Delaware	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	100%
Florida Public Utilities Company	Florida	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	100%
Flo-Gas Corporation	Florida	Florida Public Utilities Company	100%
Chesapeake Service Company	Delaware	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	100%
Skipjack, Inc.	Delaware	Chesapeake Service Company	100%

Exhibit 10.1

Chesapeake Investment Company	Delaware	Chesapeake Service Company	100%
Eastern Shore Real Estate, Inc.	Delaware	Chesapeake Service Company	100%
Chesapeake OnSight Services, LLC	Delaware	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	100%
Sandpiper Energy, Inc.	Delaware	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	100%
Eight Flags Energy, LLC	Delaware	Chesapeake OnSight Services, LLC	100%
Austin Cox Home Services, Inc. (Inactive)	Delaware	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	100%
Grove Energy, Inc. (Inactive)	Delaware	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	100%
Aspire Energy of Ohio, LLC	Delaware	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	100%
Aspire Energy Express, LLC	Delaware	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	100%
Marlin Gas Services, LLC	Delaware	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	100%
CPK Elkton, LLC	Delaware	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	100%
Elkton Gas Company	Maryland	CPK Elkton, LLC	100%

Name	Jurisdiction of Organization	Owner	Ownership Percentage
OnSight Renewables, LLC	Delaware	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	100%
Amelia Island Energy, LLC	Delaware	Chesapeake OnSight Services, LLC	100%
Sharp Water, Inc. (Inactive)	Delaware	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	100%
Amelia Renewables, LLC	Delaware	OnSight Renewables, LLC	100%
Blue Peake LNG, LLC	Delaware	OnSight Renewables, LLC	100%
Marlin Compression, LLC	Delaware	OnSight Renewables, LLC	100%

SCHEDULE 6.6(B) INDEBTEDNESS AND LIABILITIES

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None.

SCHEDULE 9.1 PERMITTED INDEBTEDNESS

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Exhibit 10.1

1.Note Purchase Agreement, dated September 5, 2013, regarding $20,000,000 3.73% Series A, Senior Unsecured Notes, due December 16, 2028 and $50,000,000 3.88% Series B, Senior Unsecured Notes, due May 15,2029.

1.Note Agreement, dated June 29, 2010, as amended by First Amendment June 20, 2011,regarding

$29,000,000 5.68% Series A, Senior Unsecured Notes, due June 30, 2026 and $7,000,000 6.43% Series B, Senior Unsecured Notes, due May 2, 2028.

1.Note Agreement, dated October 31, 2008, as amended, regarding $30,000,000 5.93% Senior Unsecured Notes, due October 31,2023.

1.Private Shelf Agreement, dated October 8, 2015, as amended, restated, extended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time), among Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and PGIM, Inc. (formerly known as Prudential Investment Management, Inc.) and the other purchasers that may become a party thereto from time totime.

a.$70,000,000 3.25% Series A, Senior Unsecured Notes due2032

b.$100,000,000 3.98% Series B, Senior Unsecured Notes due2039

c.$50,000,000 3.00% Series C, Senior Unsecured Notes due2035

1.Master Note Agreement, dated March 2, 2017 (as amended, restated, extended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time), by and between Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and NYL InvestorsLLC.

a.$50,000,000 3.48% Series A, Senior Unseucred Notes due2038

b.$50,000,000 3.58% Series A, Senior Unsecured Notes due2038

c.$40,000,000 2.96% Series A, Senior Unsecured Notes due2035

1.Note Purchase Agreement, dated November 19, 2019, by and among Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America and the other purchasers party thereto regarding $70,000,000 2.98% Senior Unsecured Notes, due December 20,2035.

1.Private Shelf Agreement, dated March 2, 2017 (as amended, restated, extended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time), by and among Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC (now known as MetLife Investment Management,LLC).

1.The Company is in the process of negotiating a Note Purchase Agreement with one or more purchasers of up to $75,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of Senior UnsecuredNotes.

EXHIBIT A

ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT

THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT (the “Assignment and

Assumption”) is dated as of the Effective Date set forth below and is entered into by and between [Insert name of Assignor] (the “Assignor”) and [Insert name of Assignee] (the “Assignee”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Credit Agreement identified below (as the same may be amended, restated, modified, or supplemented from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), receipt of a copy of which is hereby acknowledged by the Assignee. The Standard Terms and Conditions set

Exhibit 10.1

forth in Annex 1 attached hereto are hereby agreed to and incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Assignment and Assumption as if set forth herein in full.

For an agreed consideration, the Assignor hereby irrevocably sells and assigns to the Assignee, and the Assignee hereby irrevocably purchases and assumes from the Assignor, subject to and in accordance with the Standard Terms and Conditions and the Credit Agreement, as of the Effective Date inserted by the Administrative Agent as contemplated below (i) all of the Assignor’s rights and obligations in its capacity as a Lender under the Credit Agreement and any other documents or instruments delivered pursuant thereto to the extent related to the amount and percentage interest identified below of all of such outstanding rights and obligations of the Assignor under the respective facilities identified below (including, without limitation, any Letters of Credit and guarantees included in such facilities), and (ii) to the extent permitted to be assigned under applicable law, all claims, suits, causes of action and any other right of the Assignor (in its capacity as a Lender) against any Person, whether known or unknown, arising under or in connection with the Credit Agreement, any other documents or instruments delivered pursuant thereto or the loan transactions governed thereby or in any way based on or related to any of the foregoing, including, but not limited to, contract claims, tort claims, malpractice claims, statutory claims and all other claims at law or in equity related to the rights and obligations sold and assigned pursuant to clause (i) above (the rights and obligations sold and assigned pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) above being referred to herein collectively as, the “Assigned Interest”). Such sale and assignment is without recourse to the Assignor and, except as expressly provided in this Assignment and Assumption, without representation or warranty by the Assignor.

1.Assignor:

1.Assignee:

[and is an Affiliate of [identify Lender]] [and is a Lender] [and is an Approved Fund]

1.Borrower: CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation

1.Administrative Agent: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as the

administrative agent under the Credit Agreement.

1.Credit Agreement: That certain Amended and Restated Credit

Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2021, among the Borrower, the Lenders party thereto and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent.

1.Assigned Interest:

Exhibit 10.1

Aggregate Amount of [5-Year][364-Day] Revolving Credit Commitment/ [5-Year][364-Day] Revolving Credit Loans for all [5-Year][364-Day] Revolver Lenders	Amount of [5-Year][364-Day] Revolving Credit Commitment/ [5-Year][364-Day] Revolving Credit Loans Assigned	Percentage Assigned of [5-Year][364-Day] Revolving Credit Commitment/ [5-Year][364-Day] Revolving Credit Loans1	CUSIP Number
$	$	%
$	$	%

1.[Trade Date: ]2

Effective Date: , 20 [TO BE INSERTED BY

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND WHICH SHALL BE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF RECORDATION OF TRANSFER IN THE REGISTER THEREFOR.]3

The terms set forth in this Assignment and Assumption are hereby agreed to:

ASSIGNOR

By: Name: Title:

ASSIGNEE

By: Name: Title:

Exhibit 10.1

1Set forth, to at least 9 decimals, as a percentage of the [5-Year][364-Day] Revolving Credit Commitment/ [5-Year][364-Day]Revolving Credit Loans of all Lenders thereunder.

2To be completed if the Assignor and the Assignee intend that the minimum assignment amount is to be determined as of the Trade Date.

3Assignor shall pay a fee of $3,500 to the Administrative Agent in connection with the Assignment and Assumption.

4 [Consented to and] Accepted:

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Administrative Agent

By: Name: Title:

5[Consented to and Accepted:

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,]

as Issuing Lender and Swing Loan Lender

By: Name: Title:

6[Consented to:

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation]

By: Name: Title:

Exhibit 10.1

4If applicable.

5If applicable with respect to the 5-Year Revolver.

6If applicable.

ANNEX 1

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION CREDIT FACILITY

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

FOR ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT

1.Representations and Warranties.

a.Assignor. The Assignor (a) represents and warrants that (i) it is the legal and beneficial owner of the Assigned Interest, (ii) the Assigned Interest is free and clear of any lien, encumbrance or other adverse claim, (iii) it has full power and authority, and has taken all action necessary, to execute and deliver this Assignment and Assumption and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and (iv) it is [not] a Defaulting Lender; and (b) assumes no responsibility with respect to (i) any statements, warranties or representations made in or in connection with the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, (ii) the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of the Loan Documents or any collateral thereunder, (iii) the financial condition of the Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates or any other Person obligated in respect of any Loan Document, or (iv) the performance or observance by the Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates or any other Person of any of their respective obligations under any Loan Document.

a.Assignee. The Assignee (a) represents and warrants that (i) it has full power and authority, and has taken all action necessary, to execute and deliver this Assignment and Assumption and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and to become a Lender under the Credit Agreement, (ii) it meets all requirements of an eligible assignee under the Credit Agreement (subject to receipt of such consents as may be required under the Credit Agreement) and is not a Disqualified Institution, (iii) from and after the Effective Date, it shall be bound by the provisions of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents as a Lender thereunder and, to the extent of the Assigned Interest, shall have the obligations of a Lender thereunder, (iv) it is sophisticated with respect to decisions to acquire assets of the type represented by the Assigned Interest and either it, or the Person exercising discretion in making its decision to acquire the Assigned Interest, is experienced in acquiring assets of such type, (v) it has received a copy of the Credit Agreement, together with copies of the most recent financial statements delivered pursuant to Section 8.11 [Reporting Requirements] thereof, as applicable, and such other documents and information as it has deemed appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment and Assumption and to purchase the Assigned Interest on the basis of which it has made such analysis and decision independently and without reliance on the Administrative Agent or any other Lender, (vi) it has, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent or any other Lender and based on such documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment and Assumption Agreement and to purchase such Assigned Interest and (vii) if Assignee is not incorporated or organized under the Laws of the United States of America or a state thereof, attached to the Assignment and Assumption is any documentation required to be delivered by it

Exhibit 10.1

pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, duly completed and executed by the Assignee; and (b) agrees that (i) it will, independently and

without reliance on the Administrative Agent, the Assignor or any other Lender, and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under the Loan Documents, and (ii) it will perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations which by the terms of the Loan Documents are required to be performed by it as a Lender.

1.Payments. From and after the Effective Date, the Administrative Agent shall make all payments in respect of the Assigned Interest (including payments of principal, interest, fees and other amounts) to the Assignor for amounts which have accrued to but excluding the Effective Date and to the Assignee for amounts which have accrued from and after the Effective Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrative Agent shall make all payments of interest, fees or other amounts paid or payable in kind from and after the Effective Date to the Assignee.

1.General Provisions. This Assignment and Assumption shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. This Assignment and Assumption may be executed in any number of counterparts, which together shall constitute one instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Assignment and Assumption by facsimile, e-mail or other electronic transmission (e.g., in “pdf” or “tif” format) shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Assignment and Assumption. This Assignment and Assumption shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

2.EXHIBIT B

PERMITTED ACQUISITION CERTIFICATE

Reference is hereby made to that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2021 (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), the Lenders from time to time party thereto, and PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, in its capacity as administrative agent for the Lenders (the “Administrative Agent”).

[The Borrower][insert name of applicable Subsidiary of the Borrower] intends to make an Acquisition of [] (the “Target”). In connection therewith and pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the undersigned Authorized Officer of the Borrower hereby certifies, as of the date hereof, that:

a.The Acquisition of the Target by [the Borrower][insert name of applicable Subsidiary of the Borrower] is an Acquisition of a type of business (or assets used in a type of business) permitted to be engaged in by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement.

a.No Potential Default or Event of Default now exists or, in each case, would exist after giving effect to the Acquisition of the Target by [the Borrower][insert name of applicable Subsidiary of the Borrower].

Exhibit 10.1

a.After giving effect to the Acquisition of the Target by [the Borrower][insert name of applicable Subsidiary of the Borrower] on a pro forma basis (with such Acquisition deemed to have occurred as of the first day of the applicable period of measurement), the Borrower is in pro forma compliance with the then-applicable level set forth in Section 9.8 [Maximum Funded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio] of the Credit Agreement (as demonstrated on Schedule 1 attached hereto).

a.[The Borrower is and shall be the surviving Person of the Acquisition of the Target.]7 [The surviving Person after the Acquisition shall be a direct or indirect Wholly-

Owned Subsidiary.]8

a.The Acquisition of the Target by [the Borrower][insert name of applicable Subsidiary of the Borrower] is not a “hostile” Acquisition and has been approved by [each of] the [board of directors (or equivalent)] [and] [shareholders (or equivalent)] of the Borrower and [each of] the [board of directors (or equivalent)] [and] [shareholders (or equivalent)] of Target, in each case, to the extent required by applicable Law or such Person’s organizational documents.

a.Attached hereto as Exhibit A are final forms of the acquisition and purchase documents for the Acquisition of the Target (the “Acquisition Documents”).

7 If the Borrower is the constituent party to the Acquisition.

8 If a Subsidiary is the constituent party to the Acquisition.

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

SIGNATURE PAGE TO PERMITTED ACQUISITION CERTIFICATE

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the undersigned has executed this Permitted Acquisition Certificate by its duly authorized officer.

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION

By: Name: Title:

SCHEDULE 1

Maximum Funded Indebtedness to

Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio Calculations

I. Funded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio

a.Secured and unsecured Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower

i.Indebtedness for borrowed money, other than Current Indebtedness: $

Exhibit 10.1

ii.Indebtedness secured by any Lien existing on property owned by

the Person (whether or not such Indebtedness have been assumed) $

i.Aggregate amount of Guaranties of Indebtedness by the Person,

other than Guaranties which constitute Current Indebtedness: $

i.Indebtedness under capitalized leases: $

ii.Reimbursement obligations (contingent or otherwise) under any

letter of credit agreement: $

i.Indebtedness under any Interest Rate Hedges;9:

$

i.Aggregate principal amount of all outstanding secured and unsecured Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower (Lines

I.A.1+2+3+4+5+6): $

a.Secured and unsecured Funded Indebtedness of the Subsidiaries (excluding Indebtedness owed by a Subsidiary to the Borrower or a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary)

i.Indebtedness for borrowed money, other than Current Indebtedness: $

ii.Indebtedness secured by any Lien existing on property owned by

the Person (whether or not such Indebtedness have been assumed) $

i.Aggregate amount of Guaranties of Indebtedness by the Person,

other than Guaranties which constitute Current Indebtedness: $

i.Indebtedness under capitalized leases: $

ii.Reimbursement obligations (contingent or otherwise) under any

letter of credit agreement: $

i.Indebtedness under any Interest Rate Hedges;10: $

ii.Aggregate principal amount of all outstanding secured and unsecured Funded Indebtedness of Subsidiaries (Lines I.B.

1+2+3+4+5+6): $

i.Total Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries

(Line I.A.7 plus Line I.B.7):11 $

a.Total Adjusted Capitalization

i.Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (Line

I.B.8): $

9 The amount of such Indebtedness under any such Interest Rate Hedges on any date shall be deemed to be the Hedge Termination Value thereof as of suchdate.

10 The amount of such Indebtedness under any such Interest Rate Hedges on any date shall be deemed to be the Hedge Termination Value thereof as of suchdate.

11 No more than $250,000,000 in the aggregate of Current Indebtedness shall be excluded in determining Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower and itsSubsidiaries

Exhibit 10.1

2.	Consolidated Net Worth (The sum of the amounts that would be shown on a consolidated balance sheet of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries as of the date hereof for (a) capital stock, (b) capital surplus and (c) the other components of stockholders’ equity):	$
3.	Total Adjusted Capitalization (Line I.C.1 plus Line I.C.2):12	$
D. di	unded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio (Line I.B.8 vided by Line I.C.3):
E. P	Maximum Funded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio ermitted:	0.65:1.00
F.	n compliance:	[YES][NO]

Exhibit 10.1

12 No more than $250,000,000 in the aggregate of Current Indebtedness shall be excluded in determining Total Adjusted Capitalization

EXHIBIT A

Acquisition Documents

[to be attached]

EXHIBIT C-1

5-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT NOTE

$

New York, New York

, 20

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES

CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (herein called the “Borrower”), hereby unconditionally promises to pay to the order of _(the “5- Year Revolver Lender”), the lesser of (i) the principal sum of

Dollars (US$) or (ii) the aggregate unpaid principal balance of all 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans made by the 5-Year Revolver Lender to the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.6(d) [Repayment of Revolving Credit Loans] of that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2021, among the Borrower, the Lenders now or hereafter party thereto and PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as administrative agent, (hereinafter referred to in such capacity as the “Administrative Agent”) (as amended, restated, modified, or supplemented from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), together with all outstanding interest thereon on the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date or such earlier date as specified in the Credit Agreement.

Exhibit 10.1

The Borrower shall pay interest on the unpaid principal balance hereof from time to time outstanding from the date hereof at the rate or rates per annum specified by the Borrower pursuant to, or as otherwise provided in, the Credit Agreement. Subject to the provisions of the Credit Agreement, interest on this 5-Year Revolving Credit Note will be payable pursuant to Section 5.5 [Interest Payment Dates] of, or as otherwise provided in, the Credit Agreement. If any payment or action to be made or taken hereunder shall be stated to be or become due on a day which is not a Business Day, such payment or action shall be made or taken on the next following Business Day, unless otherwise provided in the Credit Agreement, and such extension of time shall be included in computing interest or fees, if any, in connection with such payment or action. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default and at the Administrative Agent’s discretion or upon written demand by the Required Lenders, the Borrower shall pay interest on the entire principal amount of the then outstanding 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans evidenced by this 5-Year Revolving Credit Note and all other obligations due and payable to the 5-Year Revolver Lender pursuant to the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents at a rate per annum as set forth in Section 4.3 [Interest After Default] of the Credit Agreement. Such interest rate will accrue before and after any judgment has been entered.

Subject to the provisions of the Credit Agreement, payments of both principal and interest shall be made without setoff, counterclaim or other deduction of any nature at the office of the Administrative Agent located at 500 First Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219, unless otherwise directed in writing by the Administrative Agent, in lawful money of the United States of America in immediately available funds.

This 5-Year Revolving Credit Note is one of the Notes referred to in, and is entitled to the benefits of, the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, including the representations,

warranties, covenants, conditions, security interests, if any, and Liens, if any, contained or granted therein. The Credit Agreement contains, among other things, provisions for acceleration of the maturity hereof upon the happening of certain stated events and also for prepayments, in certain circumstances, on account of principal hereof prior to maturity upon the terms and conditions therein specified. The Borrower waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement of this 5-Year Revolving Credit Note and the Credit Agreement.

This 5-Year Revolving Credit Note shall bind the Borrower and its successors and permitted assigns, and the benefits hereof shall inure to the benefit of the 5-Year Revolver Lender and its successors and permitted assigns. All references herein to the “Borrower” and the “5-Year Revolver Lender” shall be deemed to apply to the Borrower and the 5-Year Revolver Lender, respectively, and their respective successors and permitted assigns as permitted under the Credit Agreement.

This 5-Year Revolving Credit Note and any other documents delivered in connection herewith and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto and thereto shall for all purposes be governed, by and construed and enforced in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York without giving effect to its conflicts of law principles.

Exhibit 10.1

All capitalized terms used herein shall, unless otherwise defined herein, have the same meanings given to such terms in the Credit Agreement and Section 1.2 [Construction] of the Credit Agreement shall apply to this 5-Year Revolving Credit Note.

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO 5-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT NOTE

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the undersigned has executed this 5-Year Revolving Credit Note by its duly authorized officer.

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION

By: Name:

Title:

EXHIBIT C-2

364-DAY REVOLVING CREDIT NOTE

$ New York, New York

, 20

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES

CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (herein called the “Borrower”), hereby

unconditionally promises to pay to the order of(the

“364-Day Revolver Lender”), the lesser of (i) the principal sum of

Dollars (US$) or (ii) the aggregate unpaid principal balance of all 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans made by the 364-Day Revolver Lender to the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.6(d) [Repayment of Revolving Credit Loans] of that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2021, among the Borrower, the Lenders now or hereafter party thereto and PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as administrative agent, (hereinafter referred to in such capacity as the “Administrative Agent”) (as amended, restated, modified, or supplemented from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), together with all outstanding interest thereon on the 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date or such earlier date as specified in the Credit Agreement.

The Borrower shall pay interest on the unpaid principal balance hereof from time to time outstanding from the date hereof at the rate or rates per annum specified by the Borrower pursuant to, or as otherwise provided in, the Credit Agreement. Subject to the provisions of the Credit Agreement, interest on this 364-Day Revolving Credit Note will be payable pursuant to

Exhibit 10.1

Section 5.5 [Interest Payment Dates] of, or as otherwise provided in, the Credit Agreement. If any payment or action to be made or taken hereunder shall be stated to be or become due on a day which is not a Business Day, such payment or action shall be made or taken on the next following Business Day, unless otherwise provided in the Credit Agreement, and such extension of time shall be included in computing interest or fees, if any, in connection with such payment or action. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default and at the Administrative Agent’s discretion or upon written demand by the Required Lenders, the Borrower shall pay interest on the entire principal amount of the then outstanding 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans evidenced by this 364-Day Revolving Credit Note and all other obligations due and payable to the 364-Day Revolver Lender pursuant to the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents at a rate per annum as set forth in Section 4.3 [Interest After Default] of the Credit Agreement. Such interest rate will accrue before and after any judgment has been entered.

Subject to the provisions of the Credit Agreement, payments of both principal and interest shall be made without setoff, counterclaim or other deduction of any nature at the office of the Administrative Agent located at 500 First Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219, unless otherwise directed in writing by the Administrative Agent, in lawful money of the United States of America in immediately available funds.

This 364-Day Revolving Credit Note is one of the Notes referred to in, and is entitled to the benefits of, the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, including the representations, warranties, covenants, conditions, security interests, if any, and Liens, if any, contained or granted therein. The Credit Agreement contains, among other things, provisions for acceleration of the maturity hereof upon the happening of certain stated events and also for prepayments, in certain circumstances, on account of principal hereof prior to maturity upon the terms and conditions therein specified. The Borrower waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement of this 364-Day Revolving Credit Note and the Credit Agreement.

This 364-Day Revolving Credit Note shall bind the Borrower and its successors and permitted assigns, and the benefits hereof shall inure to the benefit of the 364-Day Revolver Lender and its successors and permitted assigns. All references herein to the “Borrower” and the “364-Day Revolver Lender” shall be deemed to apply to the Borrower and the 364-Day Revolver Lender, respectively, and their respective successors and permitted assigns as permitted under the Credit Agreement.

This 364-Day Revolving Credit Note and any other documents delivered in connection herewith and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto and thereto shall for all purposes be governed, by and construed and enforced in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York without giving effect to its conflicts of law principles.

[This 364-Day Revolving Credit Note is issued in replacement of that certain Revolving Credit Note dated September 30, 2020 issued to the 364-Day Revolver Lender by the Borrower (the “Existing Note”) pursuant to the Existing Credit Agreement, and does not effect any refinancing or extinguishment of the indebtedness and obligations of the Existing Note, and is not a novation but is a replacement of such Existing Note.]

Exhibit 10.1

All capitalized terms used herein shall, unless otherwise defined herein, have the same meanings given to such terms in the Credit Agreement and Section 1.2 [Construction] of the Credit Agreement shall apply to this 364-Day Revolving Credit Note.

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO 364-DAY REVOLVING CREDIT NOTE

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the undersigned has executed this 364-Day Revolving Credit Note by its duly authorized officer.

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION

By: Name:

Title:

EXHIBIT D

SWING LOAN NOTE

$

New York, New York

, 20

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES

CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (herein called the “Borrower”), hereby unconditionally promises to pay to the order of PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (the “Swing Loan Lender”), the lesser of (i) the principal sum of Forty Million and 00/100 Dollars ($40,000,000.00), or (ii) the aggregate unpaid principal balance of all Swing Loans made by the Swing Loan Lender to the Borrower pursuant to that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2021, among the Borrower, the Lenders now or hereafter party thereto, and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (hereinafter referred to in such capacity as the “Administrative Agent”) (as amended, restated, modified, or supplemented from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), payable with respect to each Swing Loan evidenced hereby on the earlier of (i) demand by the Swing Loan Lender or (ii) on the 5- Year Revolver Expiration Date.

Exhibit 10.1

The Borrower shall pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of each Swing Loan from time to time outstanding from the date hereof at the rate per annum and on the date(s) provided in the Credit Agreement. Subject to the provisions of the Credit Agreement, interest on this Swing Loan Note will be payable pursuant to Section 5.5 [Interest Payment Dates] of, or as otherwise provided in, the Credit Agreement. If any payment or action to be made or taken hereunder shall be stated to be or become due on a day which is not a Business Day, such payment or action shall be made or taken on the next following Business Day, unless otherwise provided in the Credit Agreement, and such extension of time shall be included in computing interest or fees, if any, in connection with such payment or action. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default and at the Administrative Agent’s discretion or upon written demand by the Required Lenders, the Borrower shall pay interest on the entire principal amount of the then outstanding Swing Loans evidenced by this Swing Loan Note at a rate per annum as set forth in Section 4.3 [Interest After Default] of the Credit Agreement. Such interest rate will accrue before and after any judgment has been entered.

Subject to the provisions of the Credit Agreement, payments of both principal and interest shall be made without setoff, counterclaim or other deduction of any nature at the office of the Administrative Agent located at 500 First Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219, unless otherwise directed in writing by the holder hereof, in lawful money of the United States of America in immediately available funds.

This Swing Loan Note is one of the Notes referred to in, and is entitled to the benefits of, the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, including the representations, warranties, covenants, conditions, security interests, if any, and Liens, if any, contained or granted therein. The Credit Agreement contains, among other things, provisions for acceleration of the maturity hereof upon the happening of certain stated events and also for prepayments, in certain circumstances, on account of principal hereof prior to maturity upon the terms and conditions

therein specified. The Borrower waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement of this Swing Loan Note and the Credit Agreement.

The Borrower acknowledges and agrees that the Swing Loan Lender may at any time and in its sole discretion demand payment of all amounts outstanding under this Swing Loan Note without prior notice to the Borrower.

This Swing Loan Note shall bind the Borrower and its successors and permitted assigns, and the benefits hereof shall inure to the benefit of the Swing Loan Lender and its successors and permitted assigns. All references herein to the “Borrower” and the “Swing Loan Lender” shall be deemed to apply to the Borrower and the Swing Loan Lender, respectively, and their respective successors and permitted assigns as permitted under the Credit Agreement.

This Swing Loan Note and any other documents delivered in connection herewith and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto and thereto shall for all purposes be governed, by and construed and enforced in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York without giving effect to its conflicts of law principles.

Exhibit 10.1

This Swing Loan Note is issued in replacement of that certain Swing Loan Note dated September 30, 2020 issued to the Swing Loan Lender by the Borrower (the “Existing Note”) pursuant to the Existing Credit Agreement, and does not effect any refinancing or extinguishment of the indebtedness and obligations of the Existing Note, and is not a novation but is a replacement of such Existing Note.

All capitalized terms used herein shall, unless otherwise defined herein, have the same meanings given to such terms in the Credit Agreement and Section 1.2 [Construction] of the Credit Agreement shall apply to this Swing Loan Note.

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO SWING LOAN NOTE

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the undersigned has executed this Swing Loan Note by its duly authorized officer.

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION

By: Name:

Title:

EXHIBIT E-1

FORM OF

5-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT LOAN REQUEST

TO: PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent PNC Firstside Center - 4th Floor

500 First Avenue P7-PFSC-04-I

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Telephone No.: (412) 762 - 7744

Telecopier No.: (412) 762 – 8672 Attn: Agency Services

FROM: CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”).

RE: Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as it may be amended, restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), dated as of August 12, 2021, by and among the Borrower, the Lenders party thereto and PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”).

Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them by the Credit Agreement.

Exhibit 10.1

A. Pursuant to Section 2.5(a) [5-Year Revolving Credit Loan Requests; Conversions and Renewals] of the Credit Agreement, the undersigned Borrower irrevocably requests [check one line under 1.(a) below and fill in blank space next to the line as appropriate]:

1(a)

A new 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan, OR

Renewal of the LIBOR Rate Option applicable to an outstanding

5-Year Revolving Credit Loan originally made on

, 20, OR

Conversion of the Base Rate Option applicable to an outstanding

5-Year Revolving Credit Loan originally made on

, 20 to a 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies, OR

Conversion of the LIBOR Rate Option applicable to an outstanding

5-Year Revolving Credit Loan originally made on

, 20 to a 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan to which the Base Rate Option applies.

SUCH NEW, RENEWED OR CONVERTED 5-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT LOAN SHALL BEAR INTEREST:

[Check one line under 1.(b) below and fill in blank spaces in line next to line]:

1(b)(i)

(ii)

1(c)

Exhibit 10.1

Under the Base Rate Option. Such 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan shall have a Borrowing Date of, 20 (which date shall be the same Business Day of receipt by the Administrative Agent by 10:00 a.m. Eastern time of this Loan Request for making a new 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan to which the Base Rate Option applies, or the last day of the preceding Interest Period if a 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies is being converted to a 5- Year Revolving Credit Loan to which the Base Rate Option applies).

OR

Under the LIBOR Rate Option. Such 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan shall have a Borrowing Date of, 20 (which date shall be three (3) Business Days subsequent to the Business Day of receipt by the Administrative Agent by 10:00 a.m. Eastern time of this Loan Request for making a new 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies, renewing a 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies, or converting a 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan to which the Base Rate Option applies to a 5- Year Revolving Credit Loan to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies).

[Check one line under 1.(c) below]:

Such 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan is a Green Loan Such 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan is NOTa Green Loan

a.Such 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan is in the principal amount of $ or the principal amount to be renewed or converted is $

[for 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans under Section 2.5(a) [5-Year Revolving Credit Loan Requests; Conversions and Renewals] of the Credit Agreement, not to be less than $1,000,000 and in increments of $100,000 for each Borrowing Tranche under the LIBOR Rate Option and not less than $500,000 and in increments of $100,000 for each Borrowing Tranche under the Base Rate Option.]

a.[Complete blank below if the Borrower is selecting the LIBOR Rate Option]:

Such 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan shall have an Interest Period of [one, three, or six] Month(s):

a.[Complete blank below if the Borrower is choosing a specific term for such 5-Year

Revolving Credit Loan]:

Such 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan shall have a term ofdays

and shall be due and payable on, 2013.

a.As of the date hereof and the date of making the above-requested 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan (and after giving effect thereto):

Exhibit 10.1

1	the representations and warranties of the Borrower are and shall then be true and correct in all material respects (unless qualified by materiality or reference to the absence of a Material Adverse Change, in which event they are and shall be true and correct), except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they are and shall be true and correct as of such earlier date, and except that the representations and warranties contained in Section 6.6 [Financial Statements] of the Credit Agreement shall be deemed to refer to the most recent statements furnished pursuant to Section 8.11 [Reporting Requirements] of the Credit Agreement.
2	no Event of Default or Potential Default has occurred and is continuing or would result from such 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan or the application of the proceeds thereof;
3	the making of such 5-Year Revolving Credit Loan shall not contravene any Law applicable to the Borrower or Subsidiary of the Borrower or any of the Lenders;
4 5	(i) the aggregate amount of 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans (including any Green Loans) from such Lender shall not exceed such Lender’s 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment minus such Lender’s 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of the outstanding Swing Loans and Letter of Credit Obligations and (ii) the 5-Year Revolving Facility Usage shall not exceed the 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments; and [(iii) the aggregate amount of Green Loans shall not exceed the Green Loan Sublimit and (iv) the aggregate amount of Green Loans from such Lender shall not exceed such Lender’s 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of the Green Loan Sublimit.]14 [The proceeds of such Green Loan shall be used only to fund capital investments related to present and future capital investments related to 15, and such usage is consistent with the “Green Loan Principles” set forth by the Loan Syndications and Trading Association.] 1

a.Each of the undersigned hereby irrevocably requests [check one line below and fill in blank spaces next to the line as appropriate]:

i.Funds to be deposited into a PNC Bank bank account per our current standing instructions.

Complete amount of deposit if not full loan advance amount:

13 Cannot be after the 5-Year Revolver Expiration Date.

14 Include bracketed language ONLY for Green Loans.

15 Choose one of the following options: (i) renewable natural gas, (ii) compressed natural gas (and transportation thereof), (iii) solar energy, (iv) hydrogen energy or (v) other general corporate green capital investments.

16 Include bracketed language ONLY for Green Loans.

Exhibit 10.1

	$
2	Funds to be wired per the following wire instructions: $ Amount of Wire Transfer Bank Nam ABA: Account Number: Account Name: Reference
3	Funds to be wired per the attached Funds Flow (multiple wire transfers).

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO 5-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT LOAN REQUEST

The Borrower certifies to the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Lenders as to the accuracy of the foregoing on, 20.

BORROWER:

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION

By: Name:

Title:

EXHIBIT E-2

FORM OF

364-DAY REVOLVING CREDIT LOAN REQUEST

TO: PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent PNC Firstside Center - 4th Floor

500 First Avenue P7-PFSC-04-I

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Telephone No.: (412) 762 - 7744

Telecopier No.: (412) 762 – 8672 Attn: Agency Services

FROM: CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”).

RE: Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as it may be amended, restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), dated as of August 12, 2021, by and among the Borrower, the Lenders party thereto and PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”).

Exhibit 10.1

Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them by the Credit Agreement.

A. Pursuant to Section 2.5(b) [364-Day Revolving Credit Loan Requests; Conversions and Renewals] of the Credit Agreement, the undersigned Borrower irrevocably requests [check one line under 1.(a) below and fill in blank space next to the line as appropriate]:

1(a)

A new 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan, OR

Renewal of the LIBOR Rate Option applicable to an outstanding

364-Day Revolving Credit Loan originally made on

, 20, OR

Conversion of the Base Rate Option applicable to an outstanding

364-Day Revolving Credit Loan originally made on

, 20 to a 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies, OR

Conversion of the LIBOR Rate Option applicable to an outstanding

364-Day Revolving Credit Loan originally made on

, 20 to a 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan to which the Base Rate Option applies.

SUCH NEW, RENEWED OR CONVERTED 364-DAY REVOLVING CREDIT LOAN SHALL BEAR INTEREST:

[Check one line under 1.(b) below and fill in blank spaces in line next to line]:

1(b)(i)

Under the Base Rate Option. Such 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan shall have a Borrowing Date of, 20_ (which date shall be the same Business Day of receipt by the Administrative Agent by 10:00 a.m. Eastern time of this Loan Request for making a new 364- Day Revolving Credit Loan to which the Base Rate Option applies, or the last day of the preceding Interest Period if a 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies is being converted to a 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan to which the Base Rate Option applies).

OR

a.Under the LIBOR Rate Option. Such 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan shall have a Borrowing Date of, 20 (which date shall be three (3) Business Days subsequent to the Business Day of receipt by the Administrative Agent by 10:00 a.m. Eastern time of this Loan Request for making a new 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies, renewing a 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies, or converting a 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan to which the Base Rate Option applies to a 364- Day Revolving Credit Loan to which the LIBOR Rate Option applies).

Exhibit 10.1

i.Such 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan is in the principal amount of $ or the principal amount to be renewed or converted is $

[for 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans under Section 2.5(b) [364-Day Revolving Credit Loan Requests; Conversions and Renewals] of the Credit Agreement, not to be less than $1,000,000 and in increments of $100,000 for each Borrowing Tranche under the LIBOR Rate Option and not less than $500,000 and in increments of

$100,000 for each Borrowing Tranche under the Base Rate Option.]

i.[Complete blank below if the Borrower is selecting the LIBOR Rate Option]:

Such 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan shall have an Interest Period of [one, three, or six] Month(s):

i.[Complete blank below if the Borrower is choosing a specific term for such 364-Day

Revolving Credit Loan]:

Such 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan shall have a term of days and shall be due and payable on, 2017.

a.As of the date hereof and the date of making the above-requested 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan (and after giving effect thereto):

1 the representations and warranties of the Borrower are and shall then be true and correct in all material respects (unless qualified by materiality or reference to the

17 Cannot be after the 364-Day Revolver Expiration Date.

Exhibit 10.1

absence of a Material Adverse Change, in which event they are and shall be true and correct), except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they are and shall be true and correct as of such earlier date, and except that the representations and warranties contained in Section 6.6 [Financial Statements] of the Credit Agreement shall be deemed to refer to the most recent statements furnished pursuant to Section 8.11 [Reporting Requirements] of the Credit Agreement. 1.no Event of Default or Potential Default has occurred and is continuing or would result from such 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan or the application of the proceeds thereof; 2.the making of such 364-Day Revolving Credit Loan shall not contravene any Law applicable to the Borrower or Subsidiary of the Borrower or any of the Lenders; and 3.(i) the aggregate amount of 364-Day Revolving Credit Loans from such Lender shall not exceed such Lender’s 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment and (ii) the 364-Day Revolving Facility Usage shall not exceed the 364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments.
C	Each of the undersigned hereby irrevocably requests [check one line below and fill in blank spaces next to the line as appropriate]:
	1	Funds to be deposited into a PNC Bank bank account per our current standing instructions Complete amount of deposit if not full loan advance amount: $
	2	Funds to be wired per the following wire instructions: $ Amount of Wire Transfer Bank Nam ABA: Account Number: Account Name: Reference
	3	Funds to be wired per the attached Funds Flow (multiple wire transfers).

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO 364-DAY REVOLVING CREDIT LOAN REQUEST

The Borrower certifies to the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Lenders as to the accuracy of the foregoing on, 20.

BORROWER:

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION

Exhibit 10.1

By: Name:

Title:

EXHIBIT F SWING LOAN REQUEST

TO: PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent

PNC Firstside Center - 4th Floor 500 First Avenue

P7-PFSC-04-I

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Telephone No.: (412) 762 - 7744

Telecopier No.: (412) 762 – 8672 Attn: Agency Services

FROM: CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”)

RE: Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as it may be amended, restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), dated as of August 12, 2021, by and among the Borrower, the Lenders party thereto and PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”).

Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings given to them by the Agreement.

Pursuant to Section 2.5(d) [Swing Loan Requests] of the Credit Agreement, the Borrower hereby makes the following Swing Loan Request:

i.

$	$
$

Aggregate principal amount of such Swing Loan (may not be less than $(100,000)

i.Proposed Borrowing Date

(which date shall be on or after the date on which the Administrative Agent receives this Swing Loan Request, with such Swing Loan Request to be received no later than 12:00 noon Eastern time on the Proposed Borrowing Date)

i.As of the date hereof and the date of making the above-requested Swing Loan (and after giving effect thereto):

A the representations and warranties of the Borrower are and shall then be true and correct in all material respects (unless qualified by materiality or reference to the absence of a Material Adverse Change, in which event they are and shall be true and correct), except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they are and shall be true and correct as of such earlier date, and except that the representations and warranties contained in Section 6.6 [Financial Statements] of the Credit Agreement shall be deemed to refer to the most

Exhibit 10.1

		recent statements furnished pursuant to Section 8.11 [Reporting Requirements] of the Credit Ag
	B	no Event of Default or Potential Default has occurred and is continuing or would result from such Swing Loan or the application of the proceeds thereof;
	C	the making of such Swing Loan shall not contravene any Law applicable to the Borrower or Subsidiary of the Borrower or any of the Lenders; and
	D	(i) the aggregate amount of any Lender’s 5-Year Revolving Credit Loans plus such Lender’s 5-Year Revolver Ratable Share of the outstanding Swing Loans and Letter of Credit Obligations shall not exceed such Lender’s 5- Year Revolving Credit Commitment and (ii) the 5-Year Revolving Facility Usage shall not exceed the aggregate 5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments of the 5-Year Revolver Lenders
4.	Each of the undersigned hereby irrevocably requests [check one line below and fill in blank spaces next to the line as appropriate]:
	A	Funds to be deposited into a PNC Bank bank account per our current standing instructions. Complete amount of deposit if not full loan advance amount:
	B	Funds to be wired per the following wire instructions $ Amount of Wire Transfer Bank Name ABA: Account Number: Account Name: Reference
	C	Funds to be wired per the attached Funds Flow (multiple wire transfers)

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SIGNATURE PAGE - SWING LOAN REQUEST

The Borrower certifies to the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Lenders as to the accuracy of the foregoing on, 20.

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION

By: Name:

Title:

Exhibit 10.1

EXHIBIT G

FORM OF NEW LENDER JOINDER AGREEMENT

THIS NEW LENDER JOINDER AGREEMENT, dated as of [, 20]

(this “Lender Joinder Agreement”), is made by [] (“”) and [] (“” and together with, the “Joining Lenders”) pursuant to Section 2.11(a)(ix) [New Lenders--Joinder] of the Credit Agreement identified below.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), is a party to that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2021 (as from time to time amended, restated, amended and restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Credit Agreement), among the Borrower, the lenders from to time party thereto (the “Lenders”) and PNC Bank, National Association, as the administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.11 [Increase in Revolving Credit Commitments] of the Credit Agreement, the Borrower has requested an increase in the [5-Year Revolving Credit Commitments][364-Day Revolving Credit Commitments], and each of the Joining Lenders has agreed to become a [5-Year Revolver][364-Day Revolver] Lender under the Credit Agreement pursuant to the terms thereof and upon the Borrower’s satisfaction of all conditions set forth in Section 2.11 [Increase in Revolving Credit Commitments] of the Credit Agreement as of the date hereof (the “Increase Effective Date”).

In consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged:

a.As of the Increase Effective Date, each Joining Lender acknowledges, agrees and confirms, by its execution of this Lender Joinder Agreement, (a) it will be deemed to be a party to the Credit Agreement and a [“5-Year Revolver Lender”][“364-Day Revolver Lender”] and a “Lender” for all purposes of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and shall have all of the obligations of a [5-Year Revolver Lender][364-Day Revolver Lender] and a Lender under the Credit Agreement as if it had executed the Credit Agreement and be subject to the other Loan Documents as a [5-Year Revolver Lender][364-Day Revolver Lender] and a Lender; (b) to be bound by all of the terms, provisions and conditions contained in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents as a [5-Year Revolver Lender][364-Day Revolver Lender] and a Lender; (c) its [5-Year Revolving Credit Commitment][364-Day Revolving Credit Commitment] and [5-Year Revolver Ratable Share] [364-Day Revolver Ratable Share] shall be as set forth on Schedule 1 hereto (which shall set forth all the Commitments and Ratable Shares of the Lenders, after giving effect to the requested increase and the joinder of the Joining Lenders); (d) it has received a copy of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, copies of the most recent financial statements delivered pursuant to Section 8.11

Exhibit 10.1

[Reporting Requirements] thereof and such other documents and information as it deems appropriate, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent, any other Lender or any of their Related Parties, to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Lender Joinder Agreement and to become a [5-Year Revolver Lender][364-Day Revolver Lender] and a Lender under the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents; (e) it will, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent, any other Lender or any of their Related Parties and based on such documents and information as it shall from time to time deem appropriate, continue to make its own decisions in taking or not taking action under or based upon the Credit Agreement, any other Loan Document or any related agreement or any document furnished hereunder or thereunder; (f) it is permitted under Section 12.9 [Successors and Assigns] of the Credit Agreement (after giving effect to the consents set forth on the signature pages to this Lender Joinder Agreement) to be a [5-Year Revolver Lender][364-Day Revolver Lender] and a Lender; (g) it has full power and authority, and has taken all action necessary, to execute and deliver this Lender Joinder Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and to become a [5-Year Revolver Lender][364-Day Revolver Lender] and a Lender under the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents; and

a.its administrative details are attached hereto as Annex A.

a.This Lender Joinder Agreement shall (a) be deemed to be a Loan Document, (b) be governed by all the terms and provisions of the Credit Agreement, which terms are incorporated herein by reference, are ratified and confirmed as a valid and binding agreement of each Joining Lender enforceable against such Joining Lender.

a.Each Joining Lender hereby waives notice of the Administrative Agent’s acceptance of this Lender Joinder Agreement. This Lender Joinder Agreement may be executed in as many counterparts as necessary or convenient by one or more parties hereto as a facsimile, telecopy, pdf or other reproduction, and an executed copy of this Lender Joinder Agreement may be delivered by one or more parties hereto by facsimile, e-mail or other electronic transmission (e.g., in “pdf” or “tif” format) pursuant to which the signature of or on behalf of such party can be seen, and such execution and delivery shall be considered valid, binding and effective for all purposes.

a.THIS LENDER JOINDER AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

[Signature Pages Follow]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each undersigned Joining Lender has caused this Lender Joinder Agreement to be duly executed and delivered as of the date first above written.

JOINING LENDERS: [],

as a Lender

By: Name:

Exhibit 10.1

Title:

[],

as a Lender

By: Name:

Title:

Acknowledged, accepted and consented to as of the date first written above:

BORROWER:

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION

By: Name:

Title:

Acknowledged, accepted and consented to as of the date first written above:

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Administrative Agent[, Swing Loan Lender and Issuing Lender]18

By: Name:

Title:

Exhibit 10.1

18 Include only for 5-Year Revolver

Schedule 1 to

Lender Joinder Agreement

COMMITMENTS AND RATABLE SHARE

(of all Lenders, giving effect to the Lender Joinder Agreement) [Attached.]

Annex A to

Lender Joinder Agreement ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS, ETC.

[Attached.]

EXHIBIT H-1 FORM OF

U.S. TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

Exhibit 10.1

(For Foreign Lenders That Are Not Partnerships For U.S. Federal Income Tax Purposes) Reference is hereby made to that certain Amended and Restated Credit

Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2021 (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from

time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), the Lenders from time to time party thereto, and PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, in its capacity as administrative agent for the Lenders (the “Administrative Agent”).

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.9(g) [Status of Lenders] of the Credit Agreement, the undersigned hereby certifies that (i) it is the sole record and beneficial owner of the Loan(s) (as well as any Note(s) evidencing such Loan(s)) in respect of which it is providing this certificate, (ii) it is not a bank within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (iii) it is not a ten percent shareholder of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code and (iv) it is not a controlled foreign corporation as described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code.

The undersigned has furnished the Administrative Agent and the Borrower with executed copies of its non-U.S. Person status on IRS Form W-8BEN (or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, if applicable). By executing this certificate, the undersigned agrees that (1) if the information provided on this certificate changes, the undersigned shall promptly so inform the Borrower and the Administrative Agent, and (2) the undersigned shall have at all times furnished the Borrower and the Administrative Agent with a properly completed and currently effective certificate in either the calendar year in which each payment is to be made to the undersigned, or in either of the two calendar years preceding such payments.

Unless otherwise defined herein, terms defined in the Credit Agreement and used herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Credit Agreement.

[NAME OF LENDER]

By:

Name:

Title:

Date:, 20[ ]

EXHIBIT H-2 FORM OF

U.S. TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

(For Foreign Participants That Are Not Partnerships For U.S. Federal Income Tax Purposes) Reference is hereby made to that certain Amended and Restated Credit

Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2021 (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), the Lenders from time to time party thereto, and PNC BANK,

Exhibit 10.1

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, in its capacity as administrative agent for the Lenders (the “Administrative Agent”).

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.9(g) [Status of Lenders] of the Credit Agreement, the undersigned hereby certifies that (i) it is the sole record and beneficial owner of the participation in respect of which it is providing this certificate, (ii) it is not a bank within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (iii) it is not a ten percent shareholder of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, and (iv) it is not a controlled foreign corporation as described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code.

The undersigned has furnished its participating Lender with executed copies of its non-U.S. Person status on IRS Form W-8IMY, accompanied by IRS Form W-8ECI or IRS Form W-8BEN (or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, if applicable). By executing this certificate, the undersigned agrees that (1) if the information provided on this certificate changes, the undersigned shall promptly so inform such Lender in writing, and (2) the undersigned shall have at all times furnished such Lender with a properly completed and currently effective certificate in either the calendar year in which each payment is to be made to the undersigned, or in either of the two calendar years preceding such payments.

Unless otherwise defined herein, terms defined in the Credit Agreement and used herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Credit Agreement.

[NAME OF PARTICIPANT]

By:

Name:

Title:

Date:, 20[ ]

EXHIBIT H-3 FORM OF

U.S. TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

(For Foreign Participants That Are Partnerships For U.S. Federal Income Tax Purposes) Reference is hereby made to that certain Amended and Restated Credit

Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2021 (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), the Lenders from time to time party thereto, and PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, in its capacity as administrative agent for the Lenders (the “Administrative Agent”).

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.9(g) [Status of Lenders] of the Credit Agreement, the undersigned hereby certifies that (i) it is the sole record owner of the participation in respect of which it is providing this certificate, (ii) its direct or indirect partners/members are the sole beneficial owners of such participation, (iii) with respect such participation, neither the

Exhibit 10.1

undersigned nor any of its direct or indirect partners/members is a bank extending credit pursuant to a loan agreement entered into in the ordinary course of its trade or business within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (iv) none of its direct or indirect partners/members is a ten percent shareholder of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code and (v) none of its direct or indirect partners/members is a controlled foreign corporation as described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code.

The undersigned has furnished its participating Lender with executed copies of IRS Form W-8IMY, accompanied by one of the following forms from each of its partners/members that is claiming the portfolio interest exemption: (i) an IRS Form W-8CEI or IRS Form W-8BEN (or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, if applicable) or (ii) an IRS Form W-8IMY accompanied by an IRS Form W-8CEI or IRS Form W-8BEN (or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, if applicable) from each of such partner’s/member’s beneficial owners that is claiming the portfolio interest exemption. By executing this certificate, the undersigned agrees that (1) if the information provided on this certificate changes, the undersigned shall promptly so inform such Lender and (2) the undersigned shall have at all times furnished such Lender with a properly completed and currently effective certificate in either the calendar year in which each payment is to be made to the undersigned, or in either of the two calendar years preceding such payments.

Unless otherwise defined herein, terms defined in the Credit Agreement and used herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Credit Agreement.

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

[NAME OF PARTICIPANT]

By:

Name:

Title:

Date:, 20[ ]

EXHIBIT H-4 FORM OF

U.S. TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

(For Foreign Lenders That Are Partnerships For U.S. Federal Income Tax Purposes) Reference is hereby made to that certain Amended and Restated Credit

Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2021 (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), the Lenders from time to time party thereto, and PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, in its capacity as administrative agent for the Lenders (the “Administrative Agent”).

Exhibit 10.1

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.9(g) [Status of Lenders] of the Credit Agreement, the undersigned hereby certifies that (i) it is the sole record owner of the Loan(s) (as well as any Note(s) evidencing such Loan(s)) in respect of which it is providing this certificate,

a.its direct or indirect partners/members are the sole beneficial owners of such Loan(s) (as well as any Note(s) evidencing such Loan(s)), (iii) with respect to the extension of credit pursuant to this Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, neither the undersigned nor any of its direct or indirect partners/members is a bank extending credit pursuant to a loan agreement entered into in the ordinary course of its trade or business within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (iv) none of its direct or indirect partners/members is a ten percent shareholder of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code and (v) none of its direct or indirect partners/members is a controlled foreign corporation as described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code.

The undersigned has furnished the Administrative Agent and the Borrower with executed copies of IRS Form W-8IMY, accompanied by one of the following forms from each of its partners/members that is claiming the portfolio interest exemption: (i) an IRS Form W-8ECI or IRS Form W-8BEN (or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, if applicable) or (ii) an IRS Form W-8IMY accompanied by an IRS Form W-8ECI or IRS Form W-8BEN (or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, if applicable) from each of such partner’s/member’s beneficial owners that is claiming the portfolio interest exemption. By executing this certificate, the undersigned agrees that (1) if the information provided on this certificate changes, the undersigned shall promptly so inform the Borrower and the Administrative Agent, and (2) the undersigned shall have at all times furnished the Borrower and the Administrative Agent with a properly completed and currently effective certificate in either the calendar year in which each payment is to be made to the undersigned, or in either of the two calendar years preceding such payments.

Unless otherwise defined herein, terms defined in the Credit Agreement and used herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Credit Agreement.

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

[NAME OF LENDER]

By:

Name:

Title:

Date:, 20[ ]

EXHIBIT I

FORM OF QUARTERLY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

Dated as of:, 20

The undersigned, _ of CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES

Exhibit 10.1

CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), solely in such capacity of the Borrower, and not in his/her individual capacity, hereby certifies to PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, in its capacity as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”) and the Lenders party to the Credit Agreement referred to below, as follows:

i.This certificate is delivered to Administrative Agent and the Lenders pursuant to that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2021 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, as administrative agent for itself and for the Lenders and the Lenders party thereto. Capitalized terms used herein and not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Credit Agreement.

ii.I have reviewed the financial statements of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries

dated as of

and for the

period then ended and such

statements [(i) are correct and complete in all material respects, (ii) fairly represent in all material respects the consolidated financial condition of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries as of the respective dates thereof and the results of operations for the fiscal periods then ended in accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the period covered thereby, subject (in the case of the interim statements) to normal year end audit adjusts utilized on a consistent basis and the absence of footnotes and (iii) have been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the period covered thereby, subject (in the case of the interim statements) to normal year-end audit adjustments utilized on a consistent basis and the absence of footnotes].

i.I have reviewed the terms of the Credit Agreement, and the Loan Documents and have made, or caused to be made under my supervision, a review in reasonable detail of the transactions and the condition of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries during the accounting period covered by the financial statements referred to in Paragraph 2 above. Such review has not disclosed the existence during or at the end of such accounting period of any condition or event that constitutes a Potential Default or an Event of Default, nor do I have any knowledge of the existence of any such condition or event as at the date of this certificate [except, [if such condition or event existed or exists, describe the nature and period of existence thereof and what action the Borrower has taken, is taking and proposes to take with respect thereto]].

i.As of the date of this certificate, the Borrower (i) is in compliance with the financial covenant contained in Section 9.8 [Maximum Funded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio] of the Credit Agreement, as shown on Schedule 1 hereto, (ii) has a Total Indebtedness to Total Capitalization Ratio as shown on Schedule 1 hereto and (iii) is in compliance with the other covenants and restrictions contained in the Credit Agreement.

[Signature Page Follows]

WITNESS the following signature as of the day and year first written above.

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION

Exhibit 10.1

a Delaware corporation

By: Name:

Title:

Schedule 119

to

Quarterly Compliance Certificate

For the Quarter/Year ended(the “Statement Date”)

A.Funded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio

A.Secured and unsecured Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower

a.Indebtedness for borrowed money, other than Current Indebtedness: $

b.Indebtedness secured by any Lien existing on property owned by

the Person (whether or not such Indebtedness have been assumed) $

a.Aggregate amount of Guaranties of Indebtedness by the Person,

other than Guaranties which constitute Current Indebtedness: $

a.Indebtedness under capitalized leases: $

b.Reimbursement obligations (contingent or otherwise) under any

letter of credit agreement: $

a.Indebtedness under any Interest Rate Hedges;20:

$

a.Aggregate principal amount of all outstanding secured and unsecured Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower (Lines

I.A.1+2+3+4+5+6): $

A.Secured and unsecured Funded Indebtedness of the Subsidiaries (excluding Indebtedness owed by a Subsidiary to the Borrower or a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary)

a.Indebtedness for borrowed money, other than Current Indebtedness: $

b.Indebtedness secured by any Lien existing on property owned by

the Person (whether or not such Indebtedness have been assumed) $

a.Aggregate amount of Guaranties of Indebtedness by the Person,

other than Guaranties which constitute Current Indebtedness: $

a.Indebtedness under capitalized leases: $

b.Reimbursement obligations (contingent or otherwise) under any

letter of credit agreement: $

a.Indebtedness under any Interest Rate Hedges;21: $

b.Aggregate principal amount of all outstanding secured and unsecured Funded Indebtedness of Subsidiaries (Lines I.B.

1+2+3+4+5+6): $

a.Total Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries

(Line I.A.7 plus Line I.B.7):22 $

Exhibit 10.1

19 In the event of any inconsistency between (a) the requirements for calculating compliance with any covenant or disclosing information in this form of Quarterly Compliance Certificate and (b) the requirements for calculating compliance with any covenant or disclosing information in the Credit Agreement, the terms of the Credit Agreement shall govern.

20 The amount of such Indebtedness under any such Interest Rate Hedges on any date shall be deemed to be the Hedge Termination Value thereof as of suchdate.

21 The amount of such Indebtedness under any such Interest Rate Hedges on any date shall be deemed to be the Hedge Termination Value thereof as of suchdate.

C.	Total Adjusted Capitalization
	1.	Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (Line I.B.8):
			$
	2.	Consolidated Net Worth (The sum of the amounts that would be shown on a consolidated balance sheet of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries as of the date hereof for (a) capital stock, (b) capital surplus and (c) the other components of stockholders’ equity):
			$
	3.	Total Adjusted Capitalization (Line I.C.1 plus Line I.C.2):23	$
D.	Funded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio (Line I.B.8 divided by Line I.C.3):
E.	Maximum Funded Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Capitalization Ratio Permitted:
			0.65:1.00
F.	In compliance:		[YES][NO]

A.Total Indebtedness to Total Capitalization Ratio

A.Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (Line I.B.8): $

B.Current Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (without duplication):

a.Current Indebtedness of the Borrower: $

b.Current Indebtedness of the Subsidiaries: $

c.Current Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (Line

II.B.1 plus Line II.B.2):24 $

A.Total Capitalization

a.Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (Line

I.B.8): $

a.Current Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (Line

II.B.3): $

a.Consolidated Net Worth (Line I.C.2): $

b.Total Capitalization (Lines II.C.1+ (without duplication) 2+3): $

A.Line II.A plus (without duplication) Line II.B.3: $

A.Total Indebtedness to Total Capitalization Ratio (Line II.D divided by Line II.C.4):

B.Pricing Level:

Exhibit 10.1

[I][II][III][IV][V]

22 No more than $250,000,000 in the aggregate of Current Indebtedness shall be excluded in determining Funded Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries

23 No more than $250,000,000 in the aggregate of Current Indebtedness shall be excluded in determining Total Adjusted Capitalization

24 All outstanding Revolving Credit Loans and Guaranties of Revolving Credit Loans less than or equal to

$250,000,0000 shall constitute Current Indebtedness

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A)

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

I, Jeffry M. Householder, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a–15(e) and 15d–15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a–15(f) and 15d–15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 4, 2021

/s/ JEFFRY M. HOUSEHOLDER

Jeffry M. Householder
President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A)

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

I, Beth W. Cooper, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a–15(e) and 15d–15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a–15(f) and 15d–15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 4, 2021

/S/ BETH W. COOPER

Beth W. Cooper
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Assistant Corporate Secretary

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

Certificate of Chief Executive Officer

of

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

(pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350)

I, Jeffry M. Householder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (“Chesapeake”) for the period ended March 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (i) fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and (ii) the information contained therein fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Chesapeake.

/s/ JEFFRY M. HOUSEHOLDER

Jeffry M. Householder

May 4, 2021

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and will be retained by Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

Certificate of Chief Financial Officer

of

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

(pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350)

I, Beth W. Cooper, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (“Chesapeake”) for the period ended March 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (i) fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and (ii) the information contained therein fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Chesapeake.

/S/ BETH W. COOPER

Beth W. Cooper

May 4, 2021

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and will be retained by Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Jul. 31, 2021
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2021
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-11590
Entity Registrant Name	CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	51-0064146
Entity Address, Address Line One	909 Silver Lake Boulevard
Entity Address, City or Town	Dover
Entity Address, State or Province	DE
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	19904
City Area Code	302
Local Phone Number	734-6799
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock - par value per share $0.4867
Trading Symbol	CPK
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		17,604,196
Entity Central Index Key	0000019745
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Operating Revenues
Regulated Energy	$ 80,396	$ 82,762	$ 282,503	$ 259,235
Unregulated Energy and other	26,939	18,657	127,101	91,925
Total Operating Revenues	107,335	101,419	409,604	351,160
Operating Expenses
Regulated Energy cost of sales	15,294	16,271	72,785	67,490
Unregulated Energy and other cost of sales	12,072	5,640	55,578	30,250
Operations	34,075	34,959	109,886	105,516
Maintenance	4,267	3,717	12,568	11,695
Settlement Gain			0	(130)
Depreciation and amortization	15,798	18,293	46,460	42,793
Other taxes	5,716	5,133	18,039	16,028
Total Operating Expenses	87,222	84,013	315,316	273,642
Total operating income	20,113	17,406	94,288	77,518
Other income (expense), net	339	(40)	2,180	2,997
Interest charges	4,975	4,584	15,134	15,452
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	15,477	12,782	81,334	65,063
Income Taxes on Continuing Operations	2,993	3,502	20,563	16,082
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	12,484	9,280	60,771	48,981
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax	(9)	(19)	(17)	165
Net Income	$ 12,475	$ 9,261	$ 60,754	$ 49,146
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic (shares)	17,582,115	16,533,748	17,538,461	16,466,106
Diluted (shares)	17,659,643	16,592,842	17,610,158	16,523,200
Basic Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share	$ 0.71	$ 0.56	$ 3.46	$ 2.97
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share	0	0	0	0.01
Basic (in dollars per share)	0.71	0.56	3.46	2.98
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share	0.71	0.56	3.45	2.96
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share	0	0	0	0.01
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.71	$ 0.56	$ 3.45	$ 2.97

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 12,475	$ 9,261	$ 60,754	$ 49,146
Amortization of prior service cost, net of tax of $(5), $(5), $(15) and $(15), respectively	(14)	(14)	(42)	(42)
Net gain, net of tax of $28, $28, $53 and $55, respectively	(78)	(80)	(234)	(240)
Unrealized gain on commodity contract cash flow hedges, net of tax of $688, $282, $1,945 and $935, respectively	1,803	740	5,094	2,450
Unrealized gain/(loss) on interest rate swap cash flow hedges, net of tax of $2, $(14), $1 and $(14), respectively	14	27	18	(10)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,881	833	5,304	2,638
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ 14,356	$ 10,094	$ 66,058	$ 51,784

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Amortization of prior service cost, tax	$ (5)	$ (5)	$ (15)	$ (15)
Net gain, tax	28	28	83	83
Unrealized (loss)/gain on commodity contract cash flow hedges, tax	688	282	1,945	935
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Swaps During Period, Tax	$ 5	$ 10	$ 6	$ (4)

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021		Dec. 31, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment
Regulated Energy	$ 1,688,938		$ 1,577,576
Unregulated Energy	324,083		300,647
Other businesses and eliminations	35,183		30,769
Total property, plant and equipment	2,048,204		1,908,992
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(405,263)		(368,743)
Plus: Construction work in progress	56,773		60,929
Net property, plant and equipment	1,699,714		1,601,178
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	5,886		3,499
Trade and other receivables	44,590		56,890
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	(2,980)		(4,785)
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	47,570		61,675
Accrued revenue	11,318		21,527
Propane inventory, at average cost	6,917		5,906
Other inventory, at average cost	6,716		5,539
Regulatory assets	12,021		10,786
Storage gas prepayments	4,663		2,455
Income taxes receivable	12,702		12,885
Prepaid expenses	15,555		13,239
Derivative assets, at fair value	12,185		3,269
Other current assets	440		436
Total current assets	132,993		136,431
Deferred Charges and Other Assets
Goodwill	38,803		38,731
Other intangible assets, net	7,298		8,292
Investments, at fair value	11,490		10,776
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	9,602		11,194
Regulatory assets	107,872		113,806
Receivables and other deferred charges	14,056		12,079
Total deferred charges and other assets	189,121		194,878
Total Assets	2,021,828		1,932,487
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (authorized 2,000,000 shares), no shares issued and outstanding	0		0
Common stock, par value $0.4867 per share (authorized 50,000,000 shares)	8,560		8,499
Additional paid-in capital	361,066		348,482
Retained earnings	378,897		342,969
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	2,439		(2,865)
Deferred compensation obligation	7,186		5,679
Treasury stock	(7,186)		(5,679)
Total stockholders’ equity	750,962	[1]	697,085
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	505,459		508,499
Total capitalization	1,256,421		1,205,584
Current Liabilities
Less: current maturities	16,206		13,600
Short-term borrowing	192,026		175,644
Accounts payable	53,026		60,253
Customer deposits and refunds	35,782		33,302
Accrued interest	4,783		2,905
Dividends payable	8,442		7,683
Accrued compensation	13,497		13,994
Regulatory liabilities	5,357		6,284
Derivative liabilities, at fair value	1,969		127
Other accrued liabilities	23,454		15,240
Total current liabilities	354,542		329,032
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities
Deferred income taxes	225,448		205,388
Regulatory liabilities	143,164		142,736
Environmental liabilities	3,709		4,299
Other pension and benefit costs	28,113		30,673
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	8,380		9,872
Deferred investment tax credits and other liabilities	2,051		4,903
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	410,865		397,871
Environmental and other commitments and contingencies (Notes 5 and 6)
Total Capitalization and Liabilities	$ 2,021,828		$ 1,932,487

[1] 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock at $0.01 par value have been authorized. No shares have been issued or are outstanding; accordingly, no information has been included in the statements of stockholders’ equity.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for uncollectible accounts	$ 2,980	$ 4,785
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.4867	$ 0.4867
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Operating Activities
Net Income	$ 60,754	$ 49,146
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	46,460	42,793
Depreciation and accretion included in other costs	7,668	7,062
Deferred income taxes	18,059	22,184
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	0	(200)
Realized gain on commodity contracts and sale of assets	(6,255)	(4,876)
Unrealized (gain) loss on investments/commodity contracts	(949)	(432)
Employee benefits and compensation	(519)	32
Share-based compensation	4,620	3,654
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and accrued revenue	22,439	10,255
Propane inventory, storage gas and other inventory	(4,396)	2,824
Regulatory assets/liabilities, net	(6,562)	(2,284)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(6,813)	1,135
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	18,325	(924)
Income taxes (payable) receivable	183	(6,809)
Customer deposits and refunds	2,480	1,572
Accrued compensation	(740)	(5,506)
Other assets and liabilities, net	(1,970)	(3,746)
Net cash provided by operating activities	152,784	115,880
Investing Activities
Property, plant and equipment expenditures	(148,213)	(123,421)
Proceeds from sale of assets	727	4,320
Proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations	0	200
Environmental expenditures	590	2,021
Net cash used in investing activities	(148,076)	(136,551)
Financing Activities
Common stock dividends	(23,287)	(20,044)
Issuance of stock under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan, net of offering fees	7,069	19,731
Tax withholding payments related to net settled stock compensation	(1,478)	(977)
Change in cash overdrafts due to outstanding checks	(508)	(2,310)
Net advances (repayments) under line of credit agreements	16,392	(29,385)
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of offering fees	9,590	89,827
Repayment of long-term debt	(10,099)	(40,100)
Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities	(2,321)	16,742
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	2,387	(3,929)
Cash and Cash Equivalents—Beginning of Period	3,499	6,985
Cash and Cash Equivalents—End of Period	5,886	3,056
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 0	$ (15,629)

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Total		Common Stock [Member]		Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]		Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Deferred Compensation [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares Held In Trust For Deferred Compensation Plan		95,329
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared		$ 1.285
Beginning Balances (shares) at Dec. 31, 2019	[1],[2]			16,403,776
Beginning Balances at Dec. 31, 2019		$ 561,577	[1],[2]	$ 7,984	[1],[2]	$ 259,253		$ 300,607	$ (6,267)	$ 4,543	$ (4,543)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net Income		49,146						49,146
Other comprehensive income (loss)		2,638							2,638
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		2,638
Dividend declared		(21,366)						(21,366)
Retirement savings plan and dividend reinvestment plan (shares)				258,260
Dividend reinvestment plan		21,819		$ 126		21,693
Share-based compensation (shares)	[3],[4]			34,456
Share-based compensation and tax benefit		2,906		$ 16	[3],[4]	2,890	[3],[4]
Treasury stock activities		0								1,091	(1,091)
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, QuantificationPrincipleEffectOfAdoptionQuantification		(30)						(30)
Ending Balances (shares) at Sep. 30, 2020	[1],[2]			16,696,492
Ending Balances at Sep. 30, 2020		$ 616,690	[1]	$ 8,126	[1]	283,836		328,357	(3,629)	5,634	(5,634)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation		10,319
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared		$ 0.4400
Beginning Balances (shares) at Jun. 30, 2020	[1],[2]			16,463,808
Beginning Balances at Jun. 30, 2020		$ 593,277	[1]	$ 8,013	[1]	263,272		326,454	(4,462)	5,659	(5,659)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net Income		9,261						9,261
Other comprehensive income (loss)		833							833
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		833
Dividend declared		(7,358)						(7,358)
Retirement savings plan and dividend reinvestment plan (shares)				232,684
Dividend reinvestment plan		19,533		$ 113		19,420
Share-based compensation (shares)	[3],[4]			0
Share-based compensation and tax benefit	[3],[4]	1,144		$ 0		1,144
Treasury stock activities										(25)	25
Ending Balances (shares) at Sep. 30, 2020	[1],[2]			16,696,492
Ending Balances at Sep. 30, 2020		$ 616,690	[1]	$ 8,126	[1]	283,836		328,357	(3,629)	5,634	(5,634)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares Held In Trust For Deferred Compensation Plan		104,119
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized		2,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share		$ 0.01
Shares Held In Trust For Deferred Compensation Plan		105,087
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared		$ 1.400
Beginning Balances (shares) at Dec. 31, 2020	[1],[2]			17,461,841
Beginning Balances at Dec. 31, 2020		$ 697,085		$ 8,499	[1],[2]	348,482		342,969	(2,865)	5,679	(5,679)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net Income		60,754						60,754
Other comprehensive income (loss)		5,304							5,304
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		5,304
Dividend declared		(24,826)						(24,826)
Retirement savings plan and dividend reinvestment plan (shares)				80,022
Dividend reinvestment plan		9,286		$ 39		9,247
Share-based compensation (shares)	[3],[4]			45,971
Share-based compensation and tax benefit	[3],[4]	3,359		$ 22		3,337
Treasury stock activities								0		1,507	(1,507)
Ending Balances (shares) at Sep. 30, 2021	[1],[2]			17,587,834
Ending Balances at Sep. 30, 2021		$ 750,962	[1]	$ 8,560	[1]	361,066		378,897	2,439	7,186	(7,186)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation		14,020
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared		$ 0.4800
Beginning Balances (shares) at Jun. 30, 2021	[1],[2]			17,567,928
Beginning Balances at Jun. 30, 2021		$ 741,564	[1]	$ 8,550	[1]	357,520		374,936	558	7,203	(7,203)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net Income		12,475						12,475
Other comprehensive income (loss)		1,881							1,881
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		1,881
Dividend declared		(8,514)						(8,514)
Retirement savings plan and dividend reinvestment plan (shares)				19,906
Dividend reinvestment plan		2,451		$ 10		2,441
Share-based compensation (shares)	[3],[4]			0
Share-based compensation and tax benefit	[3],[4]	1,105		$ 0		1,105
Treasury stock activities		0								(17)	17
Ending Balances (shares) at Sep. 30, 2021	[1],[2]			17,587,834
Ending Balances at Sep. 30, 2021		$ 750,962	[1]	$ 8,560	[1]	$ 361,066		$ 378,897	$ 2,439	$ 7,186	$ (7,186)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized		2,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share		$ 0.01
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares Held In Trust For Deferred Compensation Plan		114,016

[1] 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock at $0.01 par value have been authorized. No shares have been issued or are outstanding; accordingly, no information has been included in the statements of stockholders’ equity.

[2] Includes 114,016, 105,087, 104,119, and 95,329 shares at September 30, 2021, December 31, 2020, September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, held in a Rabbi Trust related to our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan.

[3] Includes amounts for shares issued for directors’ compensation.

[4] The shares issued under the SICP are net of shares withheld for employee taxes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we withheld 14,020 and 10,319 shares, respectively, for employee taxes.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.4800	$ 0.4400	$ 1.400	$ 1.285
Deferred compensation plan held Rabbi Trust (shares)	114,016	104,119	114,016	104,119	105,087	95,329
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	2,000,000		2,000,000		2,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01		$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Shares issued under the performance incentive plan withheld for employee taxes (shares)			14,020	10,319

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Summary of Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Accounting Policies

Summary of Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

References in this document to the “Company,” “Chesapeake Utilities,” “we,” “us” and “our” are intended to mean Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, its divisions and/or its subsidiaries, as appropriate in the context of the disclosure.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC and GAAP. In accordance with these rules and regulations, certain information and disclosures normally required for audited financial statements have been condensed or omitted. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, included in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. In the opinion of management, these financial statements reflect all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the interim periods presented.

Where necessary to improve comparability, prior period amounts have been changed to conform to current period presentation.

Due to the seasonality of our business, results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire fiscal year. Revenue and earnings are typically greater during the first and fourth quarters, when consumption of energy is highest due to colder temperatures.

Effects of COVID-19

In March 2020, the CDC declared a national emergency due to the rapidly growing outbreak of COVID-19. In response to this declaration and the rapid spread of COVID-19 within the United States, federal, state and local governments throughout the country imposed varying degrees of restrictions on social and commercial activity to promote social distancing in an effort to slow the spread of the illness. These restrictions significantly impacted economic conditions in the United States in 2020 and continued into 2021. Chesapeake Utilities is considered an “essential business,” which has allowed us to continue operational activities and construction projects while adhering to the social distancing restrictions that were in place. At this time, restrictions continue to be lifted as vaccines have become widely available in the United States. For example, the state of emergency in Florida was terminated in May 2021 followed by Delaware and Maryland in July 2021, resulting in reduced restrictions. The expiration of the states of emergency in our service territories has concluded our ability to defer incremental pandemic related costs for consideration through the applicable regulatory process. Despite these positive state orders and in light of the continued emergence and growing prevalence of the new variants of COVID-19, we continue to operate under our pandemic response plan, monitor developments affecting employees, customers, suppliers, and stockholders and take all precautions warranted to operate safely and to comply with the CDC, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in order to protect our employees, customers and the communities we serve. Refer to Note 5, Rates and Other Regulatory Activities, for further information on the regulated assets established as a result of the incremental expenses incurred associated with COVID-19.

FASB Statements and Other Authoritative Pronouncements

There are no new accounting pronouncements issued that are applicable to us.

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Calculation of Earnings Per Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Calculation of Earnings Per Share

Calculation of Earnings Per Share

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands, except shares and per share data)
Calculation of Basic Earnings Per Share:
Income from Continuing Operations	$	12,484	$	9,280	$	60,771	$	48,981
Income/(Loss) from Discontinued Operations	(9)		(19)		(17)		165
Net Income	$	12,475	$	9,261	$	60,754	$	49,146
Weighted average shares outstanding	17,582,115		16,533,748		17,538,461		16,466,106
Basic Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	3.46	$	2.97
Basic Earnings Per Share from Discontinued Operations	—		—		—		0.01
Basic Earnings Per Share	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	3.46	$	2.98
Calculation of Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Reconciliation of Denominator:
Weighted shares outstanding—Basic	17,582,115		16,533,748		17,538,461		16,466,106
Effect of dilutive securities—Share-based compensation	77,528		59,094		71,697		57,094
Adjusted denominator—Diluted	17,659,643		16,592,842		17,610,158		16,523,200
Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	3.45	$	2.96
Diluted Earnings Per Share from Discontinued Operations	—		—		—		0.01
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	3.45	$	2.97

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Acquisitions and Divestitures (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

3.     Acquisitions

Acquisition of Western Natural Gas

In October 2020, Sharp acquired certain propane operating assets of Western Natural Gas, which provides propane distribution service throughout Jacksonville, Florida and the surrounding communities, for approximately $6.7 million, net of cash acquired. Additionally, the purchase price included $0.3 million of working capital. We recorded contingent consideration of $0.3 million related to the seller's adherence to various provisions contained in the purchase agreement through the first anniversary of the transaction closing. We accounted for this acquisition as a business combination within our Unregulated Energy segment beginning in the fourth quarter of 2020. There are multiple strategic benefits to this acquisition including: (i) expansion of our propane territory serviced in Florida and (ii) establishment of a customer base with additional opportunities for future growth.

In connection with this acquisition, we recorded $3.5 million in property plant and equipment, $1.4 million in intangible assets associated with customer relationships and non-compete agreements and $1.8 million in goodwill, all of which is deductible for income tax purposes. The amounts recorded in conjunction with the acquisition are preliminary, and subject to adjustment based on contractual provisions. The purchase price allocation will be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2021. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, Western Natural Gas generated operating revenue and income of $0.5 million and $0.1 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, Western Natural Gas generated operating revenue and income of $1.9 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

Acquisition of Elkton Gas

In July 2020, we closed on the acquisition of Elkton Gas, which provides natural gas distribution service to approximately 7,000 residential and commercial customers within a franchised area of Cecil County, Maryland for approximately, $15.6 million, net of cash acquired. Additionally, the purchase price included $0.6 million of working capital. Elkton Gas’ territory is contiguous to our franchised service territory in Cecil County, Maryland.

In connection with this acquisition,     we recorded $15.9 million in property, plant and equipment, $0.6 million in accounts receivable, $2.6 million in other liabilities, $2.6 million in regulatory liabilities and $4.3 million in goodwill, all of which is deductible for income tax purposes. All of the assets and liabilities are recorded in the Regulated Energy segment. Upon reaching the end of the acquisition measurement period, we recognized offsetting adjustments to the acquisition date fair values of several of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. These adjustments did not result in a change to our previously recognized amount of goodwill. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, Elkton Gas generated operating revenue and loss of $0.9 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, Elkton Gas generated operating revenue and income of $4.7 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

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Revenue Recognition (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue when our performance obligations under contracts with customers have been satisfied, which generally occurs when our businesses have delivered or transported natural gas, electricity or propane to customers. We exclude sales taxes and other similar taxes from the transaction price. Typically, our customers pay for the goods and/or services we provide in the month following the satisfaction of our performance obligation. The following table displays our revenue from continuing operations by major source based on product and service type for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Three months ended September 30, 2021								Three months ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands)	Regulated Energy		Unregulated Energy		Other and Eliminations		Total		Regulated Energy		Unregulated Energy		Other and Eliminations		Total
Energy distribution
Delaware natural gas division	$	7,849	$	—	$	—	$	7,849	$	7,243	$	—	$	—	$	7,243
Florida natural gas division	8,015		—		—		8,015		7,309		—		—		7,309
FPU electric distribution	23,121		—		—		23,121		29,051		—		—		29,051
FPU natural gas distribution	22,012		—		—		22,012		19,935		—		—		19,935
Maryland natural gas division	2,432		—		—		2,432		2,824		—		—		2,824
Sandpiper natural gas/propane operations	3,553		—		—		3,553		3,290		—		—		3,290
Elkton Gas	915		—		—		915		623		—		—		623
Total energy distribution	67,897		—		—		67,897		70,275		—		—		70,275
Energy transmission
Aspire Energy	—		5,255		—		5,255		—		3,449		—		3,449
Aspire Energy Express	47		—		—		47		—		—		—		—
Eastern Shore	18,558		—		—		18,558		18,389		—		—		18,389
Peninsula Pipeline	6,776		—		—		6,776		6,433		—		—		6,433
Total energy transmission	25,381		5,255		—		30,636		24,822		3,449		—		28,271
Energy generation
Eight Flags	—		4,583		—		4,583		—		3,882		—		3,882
Propane operations
Propane delivery operations	—		20,680		—		20,680		—		13,710		—		13,710
Energy delivery services
Marlin Gas Services	—		1,678		—		1,678		—		1,708		—		1,708
Other and eliminations
Eliminations	(12,882)		(87)		(5,302)		(18,271)		(12,335)		(35)		(4,188)		(16,558)
Other	—		—		132		132		—		—		131		131
Total other and eliminations	(12,882)		(87)		(5,170)		(18,139)		(12,335)		(35)		(4,057)		(16,427)
Total operating revenues (1)	$	80,396	$	32,109	$	(5,170)	$	107,335	$	82,762	$	22,714	$	(4,057)	$	101,419

(1) Total operating revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2021, include other revenue (revenues from sources other than contracts with customers) of $0.1 million for both Regulated and Unregulated Energy segments, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.05 million for our Regulated and Unregulated Energy segments, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The sources of other revenues include revenue from alternative revenue programs related to revenue normalization for the Maryland division and Sandpiper Energy and late fees.

The following table displays our revenue from continuing operations by major source based on product and service type for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Nine months ended September 30, 2021								Nine months ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands)	Regulated Energy		Unregulated Energy		Other and Eliminations		Total		Regulated Energy		Unregulated Energy		Other and Eliminations		Total
Energy distribution
Delaware natural gas division	$	51,188	$	—	$	—	$	51,188	$	45,568	$	—	$	—	$	45,568
Florida natural gas division	25,417		—		—		25,417		23,018		—		—		23,018
FPU electric distribution	60,569		—		—		60,569		58,972		—		—		58,972
FPU natural gas distribution	72,032		—		—		72,032		64,877		—		—		64,877
Maryland natural gas division	16,122		—		—		16,122		15,941		—		—		15,941
Sandpiper natural gas/propane operations	15,438		—		—		15,438		12,440		—		—		12,440
Elkton Gas	4,745		—		—		4,745		623		—		—		623
Total energy distribution	245,511		—		—		245,511		221,439		—		—		221,439
Energy transmission
Aspire Energy	—		23,738		—		23,738		—		17,784		—		17,784
Aspire Energy Express	140		—		—		140		—		—		—		—
Eastern Shore	57,147		—		—		57,147		55,944		—		—		55,944
Peninsula Pipeline	19,853		—		—		19,853		16,618		—		—		16,618
Total energy transmission	77,140		23,738		—		100,878		72,562		17,784		—		90,346
Energy generation
Eight Flags	—		13,086		—		13,086		—		11,898		—		11,898
Propane operations
Propane delivery operations	—		99,041		—		99,041		—		69,593		—		69,593
Energy delivery services
Marlin Gas Services	—		6,019		—		6,019		—		5,266		—		5,266
Other and eliminations
Eliminations	(40,148)		(242)		(14,937)		(55,327)		(34,766)		(75)		(12,937)		(47,778)
Other			—		396		396		—		—		396		396
Total other and eliminations	(40,148)		(242)		(14,541)		(54,931)		(34,766)		(75)		(12,541)		(47,382)
Total operating revenues (1)	$	282,503	$	141,642	$	(14,541)	$	409,604	$	259,235	$	104,466	$	(12,541)	$	351,160

(1) Total operating revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, include other revenue (revenues from sources other than contracts with customers) of $(0.1) million and $0.3 million for our Regulated and Unregulated Energy segments, respectively, and $1.0 million and $0.2 million for our Regulated and Unregulated Energy segments, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The sources of other revenues include revenue from alternative revenue programs related to revenue normalization for the Maryland division and Sandpiper Energy and late fees.

Contract balances

The timing of revenue recognition, customer billings and cash collections results in trade receivables, unbilled receivables (contract assets), and customer advances (contract liabilities) in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The balances of our trade receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were as follows:

	Trade Receivables		Contract Assets (Current)		Contract Assets (Non-current)		Contract Liabilities (Current)
(in thousands)
Balance at 12/31/2020	$	55,600	$	18	$	4,816	$	644
Balance at 9/30/2021	40,683		18		5,011		874
Increase (decrease)	$	(14,917)	$	—	$	195	$	230

Our trade receivables are included in trade and other receivables in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Our current contract assets are included in other current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Our non-current contract assets are included in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet and primarily relate to operations and maintenance costs incurred by Eight Flags that have not yet been recovered through rates for the sale of electricity to our electric distribution operation pursuant to a long-term service agreement.

At times, we receive advances or deposits from our customers before we satisfy our performance obligation, resulting in contract liabilities. Contract liabilities are included in other accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and relate to non-refundable prepaid fixed fees for our Mid-Atlantic propane delivery operation's retail offerings. Our performance obligation is satisfied over the term of the respective retail-offering plan on a ratable basis. For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we recognized revenue of $0.2 million. For each of the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we recognized revenue of $0.8 million, respectively.

Remaining performance obligations

Our businesses have long-term fixed fee contracts with customers in which revenues are recognized when performance obligations are satisfied over the contract term. Revenue for these businesses for the remaining performance obligations, at September 30, 2021, are expected to be recognized as follows:

(in thousands)	2021		2022		2023		2024		2025		2026		2027 and thereafter
Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline	$	9,471	$	32,796	$	25,205	$	22,975	$	22,102	$	21,023	$	179,728
Natural gas distribution operations	1,752		6,620		6,044		5,811		5,271		5,064		33,448
FPU electric distribution	163		652		652		652		275		275		550
Total revenue contracts with remaining performance obligations	$	11,386	$	40,068	$	31,901	$	29,438	$	27,648	$	26,362	$	213,726

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Rates and Other Regulatory Activities

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Sep. 30, 2021

Regulated Operations [Abstract]

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Rates and Other Regulatory Activities

Our natural gas and electric distribution operations in Delaware, Maryland and Florida are subject to regulation by their respective PSC; Eastern Shore, our natural gas transmission subsidiary, is subject to regulation by the FERC; and Peninsula Pipeline and Aspire Energy Express, our intrastate pipeline subsidiaries, are subject to regulation (excluding cost of service) by the Florida PSC and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, respectively.

Delaware

See the discussion below under COVID-19 impact.

Maryland

Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement (“STRIDE”) plan: In March 2021, Elkton Gas filed a strategic infrastructure development and enhancement plan with the Maryland PSC. The STRIDE plan accelerates

Elkton Gas' Aldyl-A pipeline replacement program as costs of the plan are recovered through a fixed charge rider which is effective for five years. Under Elkton Gas’ STRIDE plan, the Aldyl-A pipelines will be fully replaced by 2023. In July 2021, Elkton Gas reached a settlement with the Maryland PSC Staff and the Maryland Office of Public Counsel that approved Elkton Gas’ STRIDE plan. The STRIDE plan allows for recovery of the associated revenue requirement through a monthly surcharge, which was implemented effective September 4, 2021.

Florida

Hurricane Michael: In late 2019, the Florida PSC approved an interim rate increase for FPU electric division's limited proceeding, subject to refund, effective January 1, 2020, associated with the restoration effort following Hurricane Michael. We fully reserved these interim rates, pending a final resolution and settlement. In September 2020, the Florida PSC approved a settlement agreement between FPU and the Florida OPC regarding final cost recovery and rates associated with Hurricane Michael. The settlement agreement allowed us to: (a) refund the over-collection of interim rates through the fuel clause; (b) record regulatory assets for storm costs in the amount of $45.8 million including interest which will be amortized over six years; (c) recover these storm costs through a surcharge for a total of $7.7 million annually; and (d) collect an annual increase in revenue of $3.3 million to recover capital costs associated with new plant and a regulatory asset for cost of removal and undepreciated plant. The new base rates and storm surcharge were effective on November 1, 2020.

Electric Depreciation Study: In September 2019, FPU filed a petition, with the Florida PSC, for approval of its consolidated electric depreciation rates. The petition was joined to the Hurricane Michael docket, and was approved at the Florida PSC Agenda in September 2020. The approved rates were retroactively applied effective January 1, 2020.

West Palm Beach Expansion Project: In August 2019, the Florida PSC approved Peninsula Pipeline’s Transportation Service Agreement with FPU. Peninsula Pipeline is constructing several new interconnection points and pipeline expansions in Palm Beach County, Florida, which will enable FPU to serve an industrial research park and several new residential developments. Peninsula Pipeline will provide transportation service to FPU, increasing reliability and system pressure as well as introducing diversity in the fuel source for natural gas to serve the increased demand in these areas. Interim services began in the fourth quarter of 2019 and we expect to complete the remainder of the project in phases through the fourth quarter of 2021.

Winter Haven Expansion Project: In May 2021, Peninsula Pipeline filed a petition with the Florida PSC for approval of its Transportation Service Agreement with CFG for an incremental 6,800 Dts/d of firm service in the Winter Haven, Florida area. As part of this agreement, Peninsula Pipeline will construct a new interconnect with FGT and a new regulator station for CFG. CFG will use the additional firm service to support new incremental load due to growth, including providing service to a new can manufacturing facility, as well as provide reliability and operational benefits to CFG’s existing distribution system in the area. In connection with Peninsula Pipeline’s new regulator station, CFG is also extending its distribution system to connect to the new station. The Transportation Service Agreement was approved by the Florida PSC in September 2021.

Escambia Meter Station: In June 2021, Peninsula Pipeline purchased the Escambia Meter Station from Florida Power & Light Company and entered into a Transportation Service Agreement with Gulf Power Company for up to 530,000 Dts/d of firm service from an interconnect with FGT to Florida Power & Light Company’s Crist Lateral pipeline, which provides gas supply to their natural gas fired power plant in Pensacola, Florida.

Beachside Pipeline Extension: In June 2021, Peninsula Pipeline and Florida City Gas entered into a Transportation Service Agreement for an incremental 10,176 Dts/d of firm service in Indian River County, Florida, to support Florida City Gas’ growth along the Indian River's barrier island. As part of this agreement, Peninsula Pipeline will construct 11.3 miles of pipeline from its existing pipeline in the Sebastian, Florida area, which will travel east under the Intercoastal Waterway ("ICW") and southward on the barrier island. As required by Peninsula Pipeline’s tariff and Florida Statutes, Peninsula Pipeline filed the required company and customer affidavits with the Florida PSC in June 2021. Construction commenced in June 2021 and the expected in-service date is December 2022.

Eastern Shore

Del-Mar Energy Pathway Project: In December 2019, the FERC issued an order approving the construction of the Del-Mar Energy Pathway project. The order approved the construction and operation of new facilities that will provide an additional 14,300 Dts/d of firm service to four customers. This includes six miles of pipeline looping in Delaware; 13 miles of new mainline extension in Sussex County, Delaware and Wicomico and Somerset Counties in Maryland; and new pressure control and delivery stations in these counties. The benefits of this project include: (i) additional natural gas transmission pipeline infrastructure in eastern Sussex County, Delaware, and (ii) extension of Eastern

Shore’s pipeline system, for the first time, into Somerset County, Maryland. The project is now fully in service as the construction of the Somerset County, Maryland expansion was completed in the third quarter of 2021.

Capital Cost Surcharge: In June 2021, Eastern Shore submitted a filing with the FERC regarding a capital cost surcharge to recover capital costs associated with two mandated highway relocate projects that required the replacement of existing Eastern Shore facilities. The capital cost surcharge is an approved item in the settlement of Eastern Shore’s last rate case. In conjunction with the filing of this surcharge, pursuant to the settlement agreement, a cumulative adjustment to the existing surcharge to reflect additional depreciation was included in this filing. The FERC issued an order approving the surcharge as filed on July 7, 2021. The combined revised surcharge became effective July 15, 2021.

COVID-19 Impact

In March 2020, the CDC declared a national emergency due to the rapidly growing outbreak of COVID-19. In response to this declaration and the rapid spread of COVID-19 within the United States, federal, state and local governments throughout the country imposed varying degrees of restrictions on social and commercial activity to promote social distancing in an effort to slow the spread of the illness. These restrictions significantly impacted economic conditions in the United States in 2020 and have continued through the third quarter of 2021. Chesapeake Utilities is considered an “essential business,” which has allowed us to continue operational activities and construction projects with appropriate safety precautions and personal protective equipment, while being mindful of the social distancing restrictions that were in place.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions, we experienced reduced consumption of energy largely in the commercial and industrial sectors, higher bad debt expenses and incremental expenses associated with COVID-19, including expenditures associated with personal protective equipment and premium pay for field personnel. The additional operating expenses we incurred support the ongoing delivery of our essential services during these unprecedented times.

At this time, restrictions are gradually being lifted as vaccines are widely available in the United States. The state of emergency in Florida was terminated in May followed by Delaware and Maryland in July. Despite these positive state orders and in light of the prevalence of new variants of COVID-19, we continue to operate under our pandemic response plan, monitor developments affecting employees, customers, suppliers, stockholders and take all precautions warranted to operate safely and to comply with the CDC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, with a goal of minimizing further exposure for our employees, customers and the communities.

In April 2020, the Maryland PSC issued an order that authorized utilities to establish a regulatory asset to record prudently incurred incremental costs related to COVID-19, beginning on March 16, 2020. The Maryland PSC found that the creation of a regulatory asset for COVID-19 related expenses will facilitate the recovery of those costs prudently incurred to serve customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that the deferral of such costs is appropriate because the current catastrophic health emergency is outside the control of the utility and is a non-recurring event. The Maryland PSC has reviewed and issued guidance regarding the distribution of funds and the manner in which the utilities will allocate the funds to customers with eligible arrearages. Chesapeake Utilities – Maryland Division, Sandpiper Energy, and Elkton Gas received $0.3 million in the third quarter of 2021 to credit the accounts of those customers experiencing financial hardship in becoming current on their past due balances.

In May 2020, the Delaware PSC issued an order that authorized Delaware utilities to establish a regulatory asset to record COVID-19 related incremental costs incurred to ensure customers have essential utility services, for the period beginning on March 24, 2020 and ending 30 days after the state of emergency ends. The state of emergency was lifted July 12, 2021. The creation of the regulatory asset for COVID-19 related costs offers utilities the ability to seek recovery of those costs. Funds to assist with individual customer arrearages have become available through the Delaware State Housing Authority. We are working to ensure that customers know how to seek this support and then apply it to their overdue utility bills.

In October 2020, the Florida PSC approved a joint petition of our natural gas and electric distribution utilities in Florida to establish a regulatory asset to record incremental expenses incurred due to COVID-19. The regulatory asset will allow us to seek recovery of these costs in the next base rate proceedings. In November 2020, the Florida OPC filed a protest to the order approving the establishment of this regulatory asset treatment, contending that the order should be reversed or modified and to request a hearing on the protest. The Company’s Florida regulated business units reached a settlement with the Florida OPC in June 2021. The settlement allows the units to establish a regulatory asset in a total amount of $2.1 million as of June 30, 2021. This amount includes COVID-19 related incremental

expenses for bad debt write-offs, personnel protective equipment, cleaning and business information services for remote work. Our Florida regulated business units will amortize the regulatory asset over two years and recover it through the Purchased Gas Adjustment and Swing Service mechanisms for the natural gas business units and through the Fuel Purchased Power Cost Recovery clause for the electric division. This settlement agreement was approved by the Florida PSC on July 8, 2021 and the final order was issued on July 22, 2021.

In the fourth quarter of 2020, we began recording regulatory assets based on the net incremental expense resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic for our natural gas distribution and electric business units as authorized by the Delaware, Maryland and Florida PSCs. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, our total COVID-19 regulatory asset balance was $2.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

    Summary TCJA Table

Customer rates for our regulated businesses were adjusted as approved by the regulators, prior to 2020 with the exception of Elkton Gas, which implemented a one-time bill credit in May 2020. The following table summarizes the regulatory liabilities related to accumulated deferred taxes ("ADIT") associated with TCJA for our regulated businesses as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	Amount (in thousands)
Operation and Regulatory Jurisdiction	September 30, 2021	December 31, 2020	Status
Eastern Shore (FERC)	$34,190	$34,190	Will be addressed in Eastern Shore's next rate case filing.
Delaware Division (Delaware PSC)	$12,626	$12,728	PSC approved amortization of ADIT in January 2019.
Maryland Division (Maryland PSC)	$3,873	$3,970	PSC approved amortization of ADIT in May 2018.
Sandpiper Energy (Maryland PSC)	$3,670	$3,713	PSC approved amortization of ADIT in May 2018.
Chesapeake Florida Gas Division/Central Florida Gas (Florida PSC)	$8,070	$8,184	PSC issued order authorizing amortization and retention of net ADIT liability by the Company in February 2019.
FPU Natural Gas (excludes Fort Meade and Indiantown) (Florida PSC)	$19,132	$19,257	Same treatment on a net basis as Chesapeake Florida Gas Division (above).
FPU Fort Meade and Indiantown Divisions	$274	$309	Same treatment on a net basis as Chesapeake Florida Gas Division (above).
FPU Electric (Florida PSC)	$5,299	$6,694	In January 2019, PSC issued order approving amortization of ADIT through purchased power cost recovery, storm reserve and rates.
Elkton Gas (Maryland PSC)	$1,124	$1,124	PSC approved amortization of ADIT in March 2018.

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Environmental Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]

Environmental Commitments and Contingencies

Environmental Commitments and Contingencies

We are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations governing environmental quality and pollution control. These laws and regulations require us to remove or remediate, at current and former operating sites, the effect on the environment of the disposal or release of specified substances.

MGP Sites

We have participated in the investigation, assessment or remediation of, and have exposures at, seven former MGP sites. We have received approval for recovery of clean-up costs in rates for sites located in Salisbury, Maryland; Seaford, Delaware; and Winter Haven, Key West, Pensacola, Sanford and West Palm Beach, Florida.

As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had approximately $5.4 million and $5.9 million, respectively, in environmental liabilities related to FPU’s four MGP sites in Key West, Pensacola, Sanford and West Palm Beach. FPU has approval to recover, from insurance and through customer rates, up to $14.0 million of its environmental costs related to its MGP sites. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had recovered approximately $12.7 million and $12.4 million, respectively, leaving approximately $1.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively, in regulatory assets for future recovery of environmental costs from FPU’s customers.

Environmental liabilities for our MGP sites are recorded on an undiscounted basis based on the estimate of future costs provided by independent consultants. We continue to expect that all costs related to environmental remediation and related activities, including any potential future remediation costs for which we do not currently have approval for regulatory recovery, will be recoverable from customers through rates.

Remediation is ongoing for the MGPs in Winter Haven and Key West in Florida and in Seaford, Delaware and the remaining clean-up costs are estimated to be between $0.3 million to $0.9 million for these three sites. The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a "site-wide ready for anticipated use" status for the Sanford, Florida MGP site, which is the final step before delisting a site. The remaining remediation expenses for the Sanford MGP site are immaterial.

The following is a summary of our remediation status and estimated costs to implement clean-up of our West Palm Beach Florida site:

Status	Estimated Clean-Up Costs
Remedial actions approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection have been implemented on the east parcel of the site. Similar remedial actions have been initiated on the site's west parcel, and construction of active remedial systems are expected be completed in 2022.	Between $3.3 million to $14.2 million, including costs associated with the relocation of FPU’s operations at this site, and any potential costs associated with future redevelopment of the properties.

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Other Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Other Commitments and Contingencies

Other Commitments and Contingencies

Natural Gas and Electric

In March 2020, our Delmarva Peninsula natural gas distribution operations entered into asset management agreements with a third party to manage their natural gas transportation and storage capacity. The agreements were effective as of April 1, 2020 and expire in March 2023.

FPU natural gas distribution operations and Eight Flags have separate asset management agreements with Emera Energy Services, Inc. to manage their natural gas transportation capacity. These agreements are for a 10-year term that commenced in November 2020 and expire in October 2030.

Chesapeake Utilities' Florida Division has firm transportation service contracts with FGT and Gulfstream. Pursuant to a capacity release program approved by the Florida PSC, all of the capacity under these agreements has been released to various third parties. Under the terms of these capacity release agreements, Chesapeake Utilities is contingently liable to FGT and Gulfstream should any party, that acquired the capacity through release, fail to pay the capacity charge. To date, Chesapeake Utilities has not been required to make a payment resulting from this contingency.

FPU’s electric supply contracts require FPU to maintain an acceptable standard of creditworthiness based on specific financial ratios. FPU’s agreement with Florida Power & Light Company requires FPU to meet or exceed a debt service coverage ratio of 1.25 times based on the results of the prior 12 months. If FPU fails to meet this ratio, it must provide an irrevocable letter of credit or pay all amounts outstanding under the agreement within five business days. FPU’s electric supply agreement with Gulf Power requires FPU to meet the following ratios based on the average of the prior six quarters: (a) funds from operations interest coverage ratio (minimum of two times), and (b) total debt to total capital (maximum of 65 percent). If FPU fails to meet the requirements, it has to provide the supplier a written explanation of actions taken, or proposed to be taken, to become compliant. Failure to comply with the ratios specified in the Gulf Power agreement could also result in FPU having to provide an irrevocable letter of credit. As of September 30, 2021, FPU was in compliance with all of the requirements of its fuel supply contracts.

Eight Flags provides electricity and steam generation services through its CHP plant located on Amelia Island, Florida. In June 2016, Eight Flags began selling power generated from the CHP plant to FPU pursuant to a 20-year power purchase agreement for distribution to our electric customers. In July 2016, Eight Flags also started selling steam, pursuant to a separate 20-year contract, to the landowner on which the CHP plant is located. The CHP plant is powered by natural gas transported by FPU through its distribution system and Peninsula Pipeline through its intrastate pipeline.

Corporate Guarantees

The Board of Directors has authorized us to issue corporate guarantees securing obligations of our subsidiaries and to obtain letters of credit securing our subsidiaries' obligations. The maximum authorized liability under such guarantees and letters of credit as of September 30, 2021 was $20.0 million. The aggregate amount guaranteed at September 30, 2021 was approximately $8.0 million with the guarantees expiring on various dates through September 24, 2022.

As of September 30, 2021, we have issued letters of credit totaling approximately $4.6 million related to the electric transmission services for FPU's electric division, the firm transportation service agreement between TETLP and our Delaware and Maryland divisions and our current and previous primary insurance carriers. These letters of credit have various expiration dates through September 30, 2022. We have not drawn on these letters of credit as of September 30, 2021 and do not anticipate that the counterparties will draw upon these letters of credit. We expect that they will be renewed to the extent necessary in the future.

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Segment Information

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Sep. 30, 2021

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Segment Information

We use the management approach to identify operating segments. We organize our business around differences in regulatory environment and the operating results of each segment are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker, our Chief Executive Officer, in order to make decisions about resources and to assess performance.

Our operations are entirely domestic and are comprised of two reportable segments:

•Regulated Energy. Includes energy distribution and transmission services (natural gas distribution, natural gas transmission and electric distribution operations). All operations in this segment are regulated, as to their rates and services, by the PSC having jurisdiction in each operating territory or by the FERC in the case of Eastern Shore.

•Unregulated Energy. Includes energy transmission, energy generation (the operations of our Eight Flags' CHP plant), propane operations, and mobile compressed natural gas distribution and pipeline solutions subsidiary. Also included in this segment are other unregulated energy services, such as energy-related merchandise sales and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing and electrical services. These operations are unregulated as to their rates and services. Effective in the third quarter of 2019, the natural gas marketing and related services subsidiary (PESCO), previously reported in the Unregulated Energy segment, was reflected in discontinued operations.

The remainder of our operations is presented as “Other businesses and eliminations,” which consists of unregulated subsidiaries that own real estate leased to Chesapeake Utilities, as well as certain corporate costs not allocated to other operations. The following table presents financial information about our reportable segments:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands)
Operating Revenues, Unaffiliated Customers
Regulated Energy	$	79,892	$	82,297	$	280,987	$	257,810
Unregulated Energy	27,443		19,122		128,617		93,350
Total operating revenues, unaffiliated customers	$	107,335	$	101,419	$	409,604	$	351,160
Intersegment Revenues (1)
Regulated Energy	$	504	$	465	$	1,516	$	1,425
Unregulated Energy	4,666		3,592		13,024		11,116
Other businesses	132		131		397		396
Total intersegment revenues	$	5,302	$	4,188	$	14,937	$	12,937
Operating Income
Regulated Energy	$	23,538	$	20,482	$	79,210	$	66,376
Unregulated Energy	(2,883)		(3,092)		15,777		11,050
Other businesses and eliminations	(542)		16		(699)		92
Operating income	20,113		17,406		94,288		77,518
Other income (expense), net	339		(40)		2,180		2,997
Interest charges	4,975		4,584		15,134		15,452
Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes	15,477		12,782		81,334		65,063
Income Taxes on Continuing Operations	2,993		3,502		20,563		16,082
Income from Continuing Operations	12,484		9,280		60,771		48,981
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax	(9)		(19)		(17)		165
Net Income	$	12,475	$	9,261	$	60,754	$	49,146

    

(1) All significant intersegment revenues are billed at market rates and have been eliminated from consolidated operating revenues.

(in thousands)	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Identifiable Assets
Regulated Energy segment	$	1,592,950	$	1,547,619
Unregulated Energy segment	381,642		347,665
Other businesses and eliminations	47,236		37,203
Total identifiable assets	$	2,021,828	$	1,932,487

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Stockholder's Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Equity [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Stockholders' Equity

Common Stock Issuances

In June 2020, we filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC to facilitate the issuance of our common stock from time to time. In August 2020, we filed a prospectus supplement under the shelf registration statement for an ATM equity program under which we may issue and sell shares of our common stock up to an aggregate offering price of $75.0 million. In the third and fourth quarters of 2020, we issued 0.7 million shares of common stock at an average price per share of $82.93 and received net proceeds of approximately $61.0 million, after deducting commissions and other fees of $1.5 million.

We maintain an effective shelf registration statement with the SEC for the issuance of shares under our DRIP. Depending on our capital needs and subject to market conditions, in addition to other possible debt and equity offerings, we may issue additional shares under the direct stock purchase component of the DRIP. In the third and fourth quarters of 2020, we issued 0.3 million shares at an average price per share of $86.12 and received net proceeds of $22.0 million under the DRIP. In the first nine months of 2021, we issued less than 0.1 million shares at an average price per share of $116.63 and received net proceeds of $6.6 million under the DRIP. In October 2021, we issued less than 0.1 million shares at an average price per share of $127.40 and received net proceeds of $1.8 million under the DRIP.

We used the net proceeds from the ATM equity program and the DRIP, after deducting the commissions or other fees and related offering expenses payable by us, for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, financing of capital expenditures, repayment of short-term debt, financing acquisitions, investing in subsidiaries, and general working capital purposes.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss)

Defined benefit pension and postretirement plan items, unrealized gains (losses) of our propane swap agreements designated as commodity contracts cash flow hedges, and the unrealized gains (losses) of our interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges are the components of our accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The following tables present the changes in the balance of accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) as of September 30, 2021 and 2020. All amounts in the following tables are presented net of tax.

	Defined Benefit		Commodity		Interest Rate
	Pension and		Contracts		Swap
	Postretirement		Cash Flow		Cash Flow
	Plan Items		Hedges		Hedges		Total
(in thousands)
As of December 31, 2020	$	(5,146)	$	2,309	$	(28)	$	(2,865)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	—		8,121		55		8,176
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	192		(3,027)		(37)		(2,872)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	192		5,094		18		5,304
As of September 30, 2021	$	(4,954)	$	7,403	$	(10)	$	2,439

(in thousands)
As of December 31, 2019	$	(4,933)	$	(1,334)	$	—	$	(6,267)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	—		3,594		23		3,617
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	198		(1,144)		(33)		(979)
Net prior-period other comprehensive income/(loss)	198		2,450		(10)		2,638
As of September 30, 2020	$	(4,735)	$	1,116	$	(10)	$	(3,629)

The following table presents amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. Deferred gains or losses for our commodity contracts and interest rate swap cash flow hedges are recognized in earnings upon settlement.

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands)
Amortization of defined benefit pension and postretirement plan items:
Prior service credit (1)	$	19	$	19	$	57	$	57
Net loss(1)	(106)		(108)		(317)		(323)
Total before income taxes	(87)		(89)		(260)		(266)
Income tax benefit	23		23		68		68
Net of tax	$	(64)	$	(66)	$	(192)	$	(198)
Gains on commodity contracts cash flow hedges:
Propane swap agreements (2)	$	681	$	116	$	4,183	$	1,581
Income tax expense	(188)		(32)		(1,156)		(437)
Net of tax	$	493	$	84	$	3,027	$	1,144
Gains on interest rate swap cash flow hedges:
Interest rate swap agreements	$	24	$	34	$	50	$	45
Income tax expense	(6)		(9)		(13)		(12)
Net of tax	$	18	$	25	$	37	$	33
Total reclassifications for the period	$	447	$	43	$	2,872	$	979

(1) These amounts are included in the computation of net periodic costs (benefits). See Note 10, Employee Benefit Plans, for additional details.

(2) These amounts are included in the effects of gains and losses from derivative instruments. See Note 13, Derivative Instruments, for additional details.

Amortization of defined benefit pension and postretirement plan items are included in other expense, net gains and losses on propane swap agreements contracts are included in cost of sales, the realized gain or loss on interest rate swap agreements is recognized as a component of interest charges in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income. The income tax benefit is included in income tax expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income.

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Employee Benefit Plans

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit PlansNet periodic benefit costs for our pension and post-retirement benefits plans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are set forth in the following tables:

	Chesapeake Pension Plan				FPU Pension Plan				Chesapeake SERP				Chesapeake Postretirement Plan				FPU Medical Plan
For the Three Months Ended September 30,	2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	34	$	46	$	429	$	518	$	12	$	16	$	6	$	8	$	6	$	10
Expected return on plan assets	(40)		(42)		(830)		(745)		—		—		—		—		—		—
Amortization of prior service credit	—		—		—		—		—		—		(19)		(19)		—		—
Amortization of net (gain) loss	60		65		155		135		7		5		10		12		(2)		—
Net periodic cost (benefit)	54		69		(246)		(92)		19		21		(3)		1		4		10
Amortization of pre-merger regulatory asset	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		2
Total periodic cost (benefit)	$	54	$	69	$	(246)	$	(92)	$	19	$	21	$	(3)	$	1	$	4	$	12

	Chesapeake Pension Plan				FPU Pension Plan				Chesapeake SERP				Chesapeake Postretirement Plan				FPU Medical Plan
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,	2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	102	$	138	$	1,287	$	1,554	$	36	$	48	$	18	$	24	$	18	$	30
Expected return on plan assets	(120)		(126)		(2,490)		(2,235)		—		—		—		—		—		—
Amortization of prior service credit	—		—		—		—		—		—		(57)		(57)		—		—
Amortization of net (gain) loss	180		195		465		405		21		15		30		36		(6)		—
Net periodic cost (benefit)	162		207		(738)		(276)		57		63		(9)		3		12		30
Amortization of pre-merger regulatory asset	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		6
Total periodic cost (benefit)	$	162	$	207	$	(738)	$	(276)	$	57	$	63	$	(9)	$	3	$	12	$	36

In 2019, we began executing a de-risking strategy for the Chesapeake Pension Plan. In line with this strategy, we have decided to fully terminate the Chesapeake Pension Plan, which we expect to be complete in the fourth quarter of 2021 and will recognize the necessary expense associated with the termination of the Chesapeake Pension Plan at that time.

The components of our net periodic costs have been recorded or reclassified to other expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of income. Pursuant to their respective regulatory orders, FPU and Chesapeake Utilities continue to record, as a regulatory asset, a portion of their unrecognized postretirement benefit costs related to their regulated operations. The portion of the unrecognized pension and postretirement benefit costs related to FPU’s unregulated operations and Chesapeake Utilities' operations is recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income.

The following tables present the amounts included in the regulatory asset and accumulated other comprehensive income that were recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020: 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021	Chesapeake Pension Plan		FPU Pension Plan		Chesapeake SERP		Chesapeake Postretirement Plan		FPU Medical Plan		Total
(in thousands)
Prior service credit	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(19)	$	—	$	(19)
Net loss	60		155		7		10		(2)		230
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost	60		155		7		(9)		(2)		211
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss (1)	60		29		7		(9)		—		87
Recognized from regulatory asset	—		126		—		—		(2)		124
Total	$	60	$	155	$	7	$	(9)	$	(2)	$	211

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020	Chesapeake Pension Plan		FPU Pension Plan		Chesapeake SERP		Chesapeake Postretirement Plan		FPU Medical Plan		Total
(in thousands)
Prior service credit	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(19)	$	—	$	(19)
Net loss	65		135		5		12		—		217
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost	65		135		5		(7)		—		198
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss (1)	65		26		5		(7)		—		89
Recognized from regulatory asset	—		109		—		—		—		109
Total	$	65	$	135	$	5	$	(7)	$	—	$	198

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021	Chesapeake Pension Plan		FPU Pension Plan		Chesapeake SERP		Chesapeake Postretirement Plan		FPU Medical Plan		Total
(in thousands)
Prior service credit	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(57)	$	—	$	(57)
Net loss	180		465		21		30		(6)		690
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost	180		465		21		(27)		(6)		633
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss (1)	180		87		21		(27)		(1)		260
Recognized from regulatory asset	—		378		—		—		(5)		373
Total	$	180	$	465	$	21	$	(27)	$	(6)	$	633

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020	Chesapeake Pension Plan		FPU Pension Plan		Chesapeake SERP		Chesapeake Postretirement Plan		FPU Medical Plan		Total
(in thousands)
Prior service credit	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(57)	$	—	$	(57)
Net loss	195		405		15		36		—		651
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost	195		405		15		(21)		—		594
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss (1)	195		78		15		(21)		—		267
Recognized from regulatory asset	—		327		—		—		—		327
Total	$	195	$	405	$	15	$	(21)	$	—	$	594

    

(1) See Note 9, Stockholders' Equity.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we contributed approximately $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively to the Chesapeake Pension Plan and approximately $0.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively, to the FPU Pension Plan. We expect to contribute approximately $2.1 million to the FPU Pension Plan during 2021, which represents the minimum annual contribution payments required. We will make all required contributions to the Chesapeake Pension Plan so that it can be terminated before the end of the year.

The Chesapeake SERP, the Chesapeake Postretirement Plan and the FPU Medical Plan are unfunded and are expected to be paid out of our general funds. Cash benefits paid under the Chesapeake SERP for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were immaterial and $0.1 million, respectively. We expect to pay total cash benefits of approximately $0.2 million under the Chesapeake SERP in 2021. Cash benefits paid under the Chesapeake Postretirement Plan, primarily for medical claims for the three and nine ended September 30, 2021 were immaterial and $0.2 million, respectively. We estimate that approximately $0.2 million will be paid for such benefits under the Chesapeake Postretirement Plan in 2021. Cash benefits paid under the FPU Medical Plan, primarily for medical claims for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, were $0.1 million. We estimate that approximately $0.1 million will be paid for such benefits under the FPU Medical Plan in 2021.

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Investments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Investments

Investments

The investment balances at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, consisted of the following:

(in thousands)	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Rabbi trust (associated with the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan)	$	11,467	$	10,755
Investments in equity securities	23		21
Total	$	11,490	$	10,776

We classify these investments as trading securities and report them at their fair value. For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we recorded an immaterial net unrealized loss and a net unrealized gain of $0.6 million, respectively, in other income, net in the condensed consolidated statements of income related to these investments. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we recorded net unrealized gains of approximately $1.0 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in other expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of income related to these investments. For the investment in the Rabbi Trust, we also have recorded an associated liability, which is included in other pension and benefit costs in the consolidated balance sheets and is adjusted each period for the gains and losses incurred by the investments in the Rabbi Trust.

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Share-Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation

Our non-employee directors and key employees are granted share-based awards through our SICP. We record these share-based awards as compensation costs over the respective service period for which services are received in exchange for an award of equity or equity-based compensation. The compensation cost is based primarily on the fair value of the shares awarded, using the estimated fair value of each share on the date it was granted and the number of shares to be issued at the end of the service period.

The table below presents the amounts included in net income related to share-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands)
Awards to non-employee directors	$	201	$	188	$	581	$	545
Awards to key employees	1,105		1,144		4,039		3,109
Total compensation expense	1,306		1,332		4,620		3,654
Less: tax benefit	(339)		(348)		(1,200)		(955)
Share-based compensation amounts included in net income	$	967	$	984	$	3,420	$	2,699

Non-employee Directors

Shares granted to non-employee directors are issued in advance of the directors’ service periods and are fully vested as of the grant date. We record a deferred expense equal to the fair value of the shares issued and amortize the expense equally over a service period of one year. In May 2021, after the most recent election of directors, each of our non-employee directors received an annual retainer of 683 shares of common stock under the SICP for service as a director through the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders; accordingly, 6,830 shares, with a weighted average fair value of $117.11 per share, were issued and vested in 2021. At September 30, 2021, there was approximately $0.5 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to shares granted to non-employee directors. This expense will be recognized over the remaining service period ending in May of 2022.

On October 15, 2021, a newly appointed member of the Board of Directors received a pro-rated retainer of 342 shares of common stock under the SICP to serve as a non-employee director through the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The shares awarded to the non-employee director immediately vested upon issuance in October 2021, had a weighted average fair value of $129.09 per share, and will be expensed over the remaining service period ending on the date of the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Key Employees

The table below presents the summary of the stock activity for awards to key employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2021: 

	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Fair Value
Outstanding—December 31, 2020	186,878	$	87.06
Granted	68,562	$	102.73
Vested	(53,147)	$	76.31
Expired	(852)	$	74.85
Forfeited	(5,384)	$	93.39
Outstanding—September 30, 2021	196,057	$	94.15

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we granted awards of 68,562 shares of common stock to key employees under the SICP, including awards granted in February 2021 and to key employees appointed in officer positions. The shares granted are multi-year awards that will vest no later than the three-year service period ending December 31, 2023. All of these stock awards are earned based upon the successful achievement of long-term financial results, which are comprised of market-based and performance-based conditions or targets. The fair value of each performance-based condition or target is equal to the market price of our common stock on the grant date of each award. For the market-based conditions, we used the Monte Carlo valuation to estimate the fair value of each market-based award granted.

In March 2021, upon the election of certain of our executive officers, we withheld shares with a value at least equivalent to each such executive officer’s minimum statutory obligation for applicable income and other employment taxes related to shares that vested and were paid in February 2021 for the performance period ended December 31, 2020, remitted the cash to the appropriate taxing authorities, and paid the balance of such awarded shares to each such executive officer. We withheld 14,020 shares, based on the value of the shares on their award date. Total combined payments for the employees’ tax obligations to the taxing authorities were approximately $1.5 million.

At September 30, 2021, the aggregate intrinsic value of the SICP awards granted to key employees was approximately $23.5 million. At September 30, 2021, there was approximately $5.6 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to these awards, which will be recognized through 2023.

Stock Options

There were no stock options outstanding or issued during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

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Derivative Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments We use derivative and non-derivative contracts to manage risks related to obtaining adequate supplies and the price fluctuations of natural gas, electricity and propane and to mitigate interest rate risk. Our natural gas, electric and propane distribution operations have entered into agreements with suppliers to purchase natural gas, electricity and propane for resale to our customers. Our natural gas gathering and transmission company has entered into contracts with producers to secure natural gas to meet its obligations. Purchases under these contracts typically either do not meet the definition of derivatives or are considered “normal purchases and normal sales” and are accounted for on an accrual basis. Our propane distribution operations may also enter into fair value hedges of their inventory or cash flow hedges of their future purchase commitments in order to mitigate the impact of wholesale price fluctuations. We have also entered into interest rate swap agreements to mitigate risk associated with changes in short-term borrowing rates. As of September 30, 2021, our natural gas and electric distribution operations did not have any outstanding derivative contracts.

Volume of Derivative Activity

As of September 30, 2021, the volume of our commodity derivative contracts were as follows:

Business unit	Commodity	Contract Type	Quantity hedged (in millions)	Designation	Longest Expiration date of hedge
Sharp	Propane (gallons)	Purchases	23.4	Cash flows hedges	June 2024
Sharp	Propane (gallons)	Sales	5.0	Cash flows hedges	March 2022

Sharp entered into futures and swap agreements to mitigate the risk of fluctuations in wholesale propane index prices associated with the propane volumes that are expected to be purchased and/or sold during the heating season. Under the futures and swap agreements, Sharp will receive the difference between (i) the index prices (Mont Belvieu prices in September 2021 through June 2024) and (ii) the per gallon propane swap prices, to the extent the index prices exceed the contracted prices. If the index prices are lower than the swap prices, Sharp will pay the difference. We designated and accounted for the propane swaps as cash flows hedges. The change in the fair value of the swap agreements is recorded as unrealized gain (loss) in other comprehensive income (loss) and later recognized in the statement of income in the same period and in the same line item as the hedged transaction. We expect to reclassify approximately $6.2 million from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings during the next 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.

Interest Rate Swap Activities

We manage interest rate risk by entering into derivative contracts to hedge the variability in cash flows attributable to changes in the short-term borrowing rates. In the fourth quarter of 2020, we entered into two $30.0 million interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $60.0 million through September and December 2021 with pricing of 0.205 and 0.20 percent, respectively, for the period associated with our outstanding borrowing under the Revolver. In February 2021, we entered into an additional interest rate swap with a notional amount of $40.0 million through December 2021 with pricing of 0.17 percent. Our short-term borrowing is based on the 30-day LIBOR rate. The interest rate swaps are cash settled monthly as the counter-party pays us the 30-day LIBOR rate less the fixed rate.

We designated and accounted for interest rate swaps as cash flows hedges. Accordingly, unrealized gains and losses associated with the interest rate swaps are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). When the interest rate swaps settle, the realized gain or loss will be recorded in the income statement and recognized as a component of interest charges. We expect to reclassify less than $0.1 million from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) to earnings during the next 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.

Broker Margin

Futures exchanges have contract specific margin requirements that require the posting of cash or cash equivalents relating to traded contracts. Margin requirements consist of initial margin that is posted upon the initiation of a position, maintenance margin that is usually expressed as a percent of initial margin, and variation margin that fluctuates based on the daily mark-to-market relative to maintenance margin requirements. We currently maintain a broker margin account for Sharp as follows:

(in thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Sharp	Other Accrued Liabilities	$	6,094	$	1,505

Financial Statements Presentation

The following tables present information about the fair value and related gains and losses of our derivative contracts. We did not have any derivative contracts with a credit-risk-related contingency.

The fair values of the derivative contracts recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, are as follows: 

	Derivative Assets
		Fair Value As Of
(in thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges
Propane put options	Derivative assets, at fair value	$	—	$	14
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Propane swap agreements	Derivative assets, at fair value	12,185		3,255
Total asset derivatives		$	12,185	$	3,269

	Derivative Liabilities
		Fair Value As Of
(in thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges
Propane put options	Derivative liabilities, at fair value	$	—	$	23
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Propane swap agreements	Derivative liabilities, at fair value	1,954		64
Interest rate swap agreements	Derivative liabilities, at fair value	15		40
Total liability derivatives		$	1,969	$	127

The effects of gains and losses from derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated financial statements are as follows:

		Amount of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives:
	Location of Gain	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)	(Loss) on Derivatives	2021		2020		2021		2020
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges
Propane put options	Cost of sales	$	—	$	—	$	(24)	$	—
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Propane swap agreements	Cost of sales	681		116		4,183		1,581
Propane swap agreements	Other comprehensive income	2,491		1,022		7,039		3,385
Interest rate swap agreements	Interest expense	24		34		50		45
Interest rate swap agreements	Other comprehensive income (loss)	19		37		24		(14)
Total		$	3,215	$	1,209	$	11,272	$	4,997

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are the following:

Fair Value Hierarchy	Description of Fair Value Level	Fair Value Technique Utilized
Level 1	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities	Investments - equity securities - The fair values of these trading securities are recorded at fair value based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Investments - mutual funds and other - The fair values of these investments, comprised of money market and mutual funds, are recorded at fair value based on quoted net asset values of the shares.
Level 2	Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability	Derivative assets and liabilities - The fair value of the propane put/call options, propane and interest rate swap agreements are measured using market transactions for similar assets and liabilities in either the listed or over-the-counter markets.
Level 3	Prices or valuation techniques requiring inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e. supported by little or no market activity)	Investments - guaranteed income fund - The fair values of these investments are recorded at the contract value, which approximates their fair value.

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

The following tables summarize our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the fair value measurements, by level, within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

			Fair Value Measurements Using:
As of September 30, 2021	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(in thousands)
Assets:
Investments—equity securities	$	23	$	23	$	—	$	—
Investments—guaranteed income fund	2,016		—		—		2,016
Investments—mutual funds and other	9,451		9,451		—		—
Total investments	11,490		9,474		—		2,016
Derivative assets	12,185		—		12,185		—
Total assets	$	23,675	$	9,474	$	12,185	$	2,016
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$	1,969	$	—	$	1,969	$	—

			Fair Value Measurements Using:
As of December 31, 2020	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(in thousands)
Assets:
Investments—equity securities	$	21	$	21	$	—	$	—
Investments—guaranteed income fund	2,156		—		—		2,156
Investments—mutual funds and other	8,599		8,599		—		—
Total investments	10,776		8,620		—		2,156
Derivative assets	3,269		—		3,269		—
Total assets	$	14,045	$	8,620	$	3,269	$	2,156
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$	127	$	—	$	127	$	—

The following table sets forth the summary of the changes in the fair value of Level 3 investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Nine months ended September 30,
	2021		2020
(in thousands)
Beginning Balance	$	2,156	$	803
Purchases and adjustments	77		243
Transfers	—		1,579
Distribution	(241)		(514)
Investment income	24		18
Ending Balance	$	2,016	$	2,129

Investment income from the Level 3 investments is reflected in other expense, (net) in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

At September 30, 2021, there were no non-financial assets or liabilities required to be reported at fair value. We review our non-financial assets for impairment at least on an annual basis, as required.

Other Financial Assets and Liabilities

Financial assets with carrying values approximating fair value include cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Financial liabilities with carrying values approximating fair value include accounts payable and other accrued liabilities and short-term debt. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents is measured using the comparable value in the active market and approximates its carrying value (Level 1 measurement). The fair value of short-term debt approximates the carrying value due to its near-term maturities and because interest rates approximate current market rates (Level 3 measurement).

At September 30, 2021, long-term debt, which includes current maturities but excludes debt issuance costs, had a carrying value of approximately $522.5 million, compared to the estimated fair value of $561.9 million. At December 31, 2020, long-term debt, which includes the current maturities but excludes debt issuance costs, had a carrying value of approximately $523.0 million, compared to a fair value of approximately $548.5 million. The fair value was calculated using a discounted cash flow methodology that incorporates a market interest rate based on published corporate borrowing rates for debt instruments with similar terms and average maturities, and with adjustments for duration, optionality, and risk profile. The valuation technique used to estimate the fair value of long-term debt would be considered a Level 3 measurement.

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Long-Term Debt

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt

Our outstanding long-term debt is shown below: 

	September 30,		December 31,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Uncollateralized senior notes:
5.93% note, due October 31, 2023	$	7,500	$	9,000
5.68% note, due June 30, 2026	14,500		17,400
6.43% note, due May 2, 2028	4,900		5,600
3.73% note, due December 16, 2028	16,000		16,000
3.88% note, due May 15, 2029	40,000		45,000
3.25% note, due April 30, 2032	70,000		70,000
3.48% note, due May 31, 2038	50,000		50,000
3.58% note, due November 30, 2038	50,000		50,000
3.98% note, due August 20, 2039	100,000		100,000
2.98% note, due December 20, 2034	70,000		70,000
3.00% note, due July 15, 2035	50,000		50,000
2.96% note, due August 15, 2035	40,000		40,000
Equipment security note
2.46% note, due September 29, 2031	9,590		—
Less: debt issuance costs	(825)		(901)
Total long-term debt	521,665		522,099
Less: current maturities	(16,206)		(13,600)
Total long-term debt, net of current maturities	$	505,459	$	508,499

    

Notes Purchase Agreement

On August 25, 2021, we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (“Note Agreement”) with multiple lenders to issue $50.0 million in uncollateralized senior notes. Under the Note Agreement, we will issue the senior notes on January 25, 2022 at a rate of 2.49 percent for a 15-year term. These senior notes, when issued, will have similar covenants and default provisions as the existing senior notes, and will have an annual principal payment beginning in the sixth year after the issuance. The proceeds received from the issuances of the senior notes will be used to reduce our short-term borrowings under our lines of credit and to fund capital expenditures.

Equipment Security Note

On September 24, 2021, we entered into an Equipment Financing Agreement with Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC to issue $9.6 million in sustainable financing to finance the purchase of equipment by our subsidiary, Marlin Gas Services. The equipment security note bears a 2.46 percent interest rate and has a term of ten years. Under the terms of the agreement, we granted a security interest in the equipment to the lender, to serve as collateral.

Shelf Agreements

We have entered into Shelf Agreements with Prudential, MetLife and NYL, whom are under no obligation to purchase any unsecured debt. The following table summarizes our Shelf Agreements at September 30, 2021:

(in thousands)	Total Borrowing Capacity		Less: Amount of Debt Issued		Less: Unfunded Commitments		Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Shelf Agreement
Prudential Shelf Agreement (1)	$	370,000	$	(220,000)	$	—	$	150,000
MetLife Shelf Agreement (1)	150,000		—		—		150,000
NYL Shelf Agreement (1)	150,000		(140,000)		—		10,000
Total Shelf Agreements as of September 30, 2021	$	670,000	$	(360,000)	$	—	$	310,000

     (1) The Prudential, MetLife and NYL Shelf Agreements expire in April 2023, May 2023 and November 2021, respectively.

The Uncollateralized Senior Notes, Shelf Agreements or Shelf Notes set forth certain business covenants to which we are subject when any note is outstanding, including covenants that limit or restrict our ability, and the ability of our subsidiaries, to incur indebtedness, or place or permit liens and encumbrances on any of our property or the property of our subsidiaries.

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Short-Term Borrowings (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Short-Term Borrowing [Abstract]

Short-term Debt [Text Block]

16.    Short-Term Borrowings

We are authorized by our Board of Directors to borrow up to $400.0 million of short-term debt, as required. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had $192.0 million and $175.6 million, respectively, of short-term borrowings outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 0.82 percent and 1.28 percent. Included in the September 30, 2021 balance, is $70.0 million in short-term debt for which we have entered into interest rate swap agreements.

In August 2021, we amended and restated our Revolver into a multi-tranche facility totaling $400.0 million with multiple participating lenders. The two tranches of the facility consist of a $200.0 million 364-day short-term debt tranche and a $200.0 million five-year tranche, both of which have three (3) one-year extension options, which can be authorized by our Chief Financial Officer. We are eligible to establish the repayment term for individual borrowings under the five year tranche of the facility and to the extent that an individual loan under the revolver exceeded 12 months, the outstanding balance would be classified as a component of long-term debt.

The availability of funds under the Revolver is subject to conditions specified in the credit agreement, all of which we currently satisfy. These conditions include our compliance with financial covenants and the continued accuracy of representations and warranties contained in these agreements. We are required by the financial covenants in the Revolver to maintain, at the end of each fiscal year, a funded indebtedness ratio of no greater than 65 percent. As of September 30, 2021, we are in compliance with this covenant.

The 364-day tranche of the Revolver expires in August 2022 and the five-year tranche expires in August 2026 both are available to provide funds for our short-term cash needs to meet seasonal working capital requirements and to temporarily fund portions of our capital expenditures. Borrowings under both tranches of the Revolver are subject to a pricing grid, including the commitment fee and the interest rate charged. Our pricing is adjusted each quarter based upon a total indebtedness to total capitalization ratio. As of September 30, 2021, the pricing under the 364-day tranche of the Revolver does not include an unused commitment fee and maintains an interest rate of 0.70 percent over LIBOR. As of September 30, 2021, the pricing under the five-year tranche of the Revolver included an unused commitment fee of 0.09 percent and an interest rate of 0.95 percent over LIBOR.

Our total available credit under the Revolver at September 30, 2021 was $203.4 million. As of September 30, 2021, we had issued $4.6 million in letters of credit to various counterparties under the syndicated Revolvers. These letters of credit are not included in the outstanding short-term borrowings and we do not anticipate that they will be drawn upon by the counterparties. The letters of credit reduce the available borrowings under our syndicated Revolver.

In the fourth quarter of 2020, we entered into two $30.0 million interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $60.0 million through September and December 2021 at a pricing of 0.205 and 0.20 percent, respectively. In February 2021, we entered into an additional interest rate swap with a notional amount of $40.0 million through December 2021 with pricing of 0.17 percent. Our short-term borrowing is based on the 30-day LIBOR rate. The interest rate swaps are cash settled monthly as the counter-party pays us the 30-day LIBOR rate less the fixed rate.

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Leases Leases

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Lease Disclosure [Abstract]

Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]

Leases    

    We have entered into lease arrangements for office space, land, equipment, pipeline facilities and warehouses. These lease arrangements enable us to better conduct business operations in the regions in which we operate. Office space is leased to provide adequate workspace for our employees in several locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Mid-West and in Florida. We lease land at various locations throughout our service territories to enable us to inject natural gas into underground storage and distribution systems, for bulk storage capacity, for our propane operations and for storage of equipment used in repairs and maintenance of our infrastructure. We lease natural gas compressors to ensure timely and reliable transportation of natural gas to our customers. Additionally, we lease a pipeline to deliver natural gas to an industrial customer in Polk County, Florida. We also lease warehouses to store equipment and materials used in repairs and maintenance for our businesses.

Some of our leases are subject to annual changes in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”). While lease liabilities are not re-measured as a result of changes to the CPI, changes to the CPI are treated as variable lease payments and recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments was incurred. A 100-basis-point increase in CPI would not have resulted in material additional annual lease costs. Most of our leases include options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from one to 25 years or more. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. The amounts disclosed in our consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2021, pertaining to the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, are measured based on our current expectations of exercising our available renewal options. Our existing leases are not subject to any restrictions or covenants that would preclude our ability to pay dividends, obtain financing or enter into additional leases. As of September 30, 2021, we have not entered into any leases, which have not yet commenced, that would entitle us to significant rights or create additional obligations. The following table presents information related to our total lease cost included in our consolidated statements of income:

		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
( in thousands)	Classification	2021		2020		2021		2020
Operating lease cost (1)	Operations expense	$	515	$	627	$	1,553	$	1,882

(1) Includes short-term leases and variable lease costs, which are immaterial.

The following table presents the balance and classifications of our right of use assets and lease liabilities included in our condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

(in thousands)	Balance sheet classification	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Assets
Operating lease assets	Operating lease right-of-use assets	$	9,602	$	11,194
Liabilities
Current
Operating lease liabilities	Other accrued liabilities	$	1,725	$	1,747
Noncurrent
Operating lease liabilities	Operating lease - liabilities	8,380		9,872
Total lease liabilities		$	10,105	$	11,619

The following table presents our weighted-average remaining lease terms and weighted-average discount rates for our operating and financing leases at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Operating leases	8.54		8.70
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases	3.8	%	3.8	%

The following table presents additional information related to cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities included in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows as of September 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	1,399	$	1,435

The following table presents the future undiscounted maturities of our operating and financing leases at September 30, 2021 and for each of the next five years and thereafter:

(in thousands)	Operating  Leases (1)
Remainder of 2021	$	597
2022	1,845
2023	1,762
2024	1,607
2025	1,387
2026	951
Thereafter	3,596
Total lease payments	$	11,745
Less: Interest	(1,640)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	10,105

    (1) Operating lease payments include $2.1 million related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised.

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Summary of Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

COVID-19 Effect [Policy Text Block]

Effects of COVID-19

In March 2020, the CDC declared a national emergency due to the rapidly growing outbreak of COVID-19. In response to this declaration and the rapid spread of COVID-19 within the United States, federal, state and local governments throughout the country imposed varying degrees of restrictions on social and commercial activity to promote social distancing in an effort to slow the spread of the illness. These restrictions significantly impacted economic conditions in the United States in 2020 and continued into 2021. Chesapeake Utilities is considered an “essential business,” which has allowed us to continue operational activities and construction projects while adhering to the social distancing restrictions that were in place. At this time, restrictions continue to be lifted as vaccines have become widely available in the United States. For example, the state of emergency in Florida was terminated in May 2021 followed by Delaware and Maryland in July 2021, resulting in reduced restrictions. The expiration of the states of emergency in our service territories has concluded our ability to defer incremental pandemic related costs for consideration through the applicable regulatory process. Despite these positive state orders and in light of the continued emergence and growing prevalence of the new variants of COVID-19, we continue to operate under our pandemic response plan, monitor developments affecting employees, customers, suppliers, and stockholders and take all precautions warranted to operate safely and to comply with the CDC, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in order to protect our employees, customers and the communities we serve. Refer to Note 5, Rates and Other Regulatory Activities, for further information on the regulated assets established as a result of the incremental expenses incurred associated with COVID-19.

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

References in this document to the “Company,” “Chesapeake Utilities,” “we,” “us” and “our” are intended to mean Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, its divisions and/or its subsidiaries, as appropriate in the context of the disclosure.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC and GAAP. In accordance with these rules and regulations, certain information and disclosures normally required for audited financial statements have been condensed or omitted. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, included in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. In the opinion of management, these financial statements reflect all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the interim periods presented.

Where necessary to improve comparability, prior period amounts have been changed to conform to current period presentation.

Due to the seasonality of our business, results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire fiscal year. Revenue and earnings are typically greater during the first and fourth quarters, when consumption of energy is highest due to colder temperatures.

FASB Statements and Other Authoritative Pronouncements

FASB Statements and Other Authoritative Pronouncements

There are no new accounting pronouncements issued that are applicable to us.

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Calculation of Earnings Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands, except shares and per share data)
Calculation of Basic Earnings Per Share:
Income from Continuing Operations	$	12,484	$	9,280	$	60,771	$	48,981
Income/(Loss) from Discontinued Operations	(9)		(19)		(17)		165
Net Income	$	12,475	$	9,261	$	60,754	$	49,146
Weighted average shares outstanding	17,582,115		16,533,748		17,538,461		16,466,106
Basic Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	3.46	$	2.97
Basic Earnings Per Share from Discontinued Operations	—		—		—		0.01
Basic Earnings Per Share	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	3.46	$	2.98
Calculation of Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Reconciliation of Denominator:
Weighted shares outstanding—Basic	17,582,115		16,533,748		17,538,461		16,466,106
Effect of dilutive securities—Share-based compensation	77,528		59,094		71,697		57,094
Adjusted denominator—Diluted	17,659,643		16,592,842		17,610,158		16,523,200
Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	3.45	$	2.96
Diluted Earnings Per Share from Discontinued Operations	—		—		—		0.01
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	0.71	$	0.56	$	3.45	$	2.97

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Revenue Recognition (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]

The following table displays our revenue from continuing operations by major source based on product and service type for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Three months ended September 30, 2021								Three months ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands)	Regulated Energy		Unregulated Energy		Other and Eliminations		Total		Regulated Energy		Unregulated Energy		Other and Eliminations		Total
Energy distribution
Delaware natural gas division	$	7,849	$	—	$	—	$	7,849	$	7,243	$	—	$	—	$	7,243
Florida natural gas division	8,015		—		—		8,015		7,309		—		—		7,309
FPU electric distribution	23,121		—		—		23,121		29,051		—		—		29,051
FPU natural gas distribution	22,012		—		—		22,012		19,935		—		—		19,935
Maryland natural gas division	2,432		—		—		2,432		2,824		—		—		2,824
Sandpiper natural gas/propane operations	3,553		—		—		3,553		3,290		—		—		3,290
Elkton Gas	915		—		—		915		623		—		—		623
Total energy distribution	67,897		—		—		67,897		70,275		—		—		70,275
Energy transmission
Aspire Energy	—		5,255		—		5,255		—		3,449		—		3,449
Aspire Energy Express	47		—		—		47		—		—		—		—
Eastern Shore	18,558		—		—		18,558		18,389		—		—		18,389
Peninsula Pipeline	6,776		—		—		6,776		6,433		—		—		6,433
Total energy transmission	25,381		5,255		—		30,636		24,822		3,449		—		28,271
Energy generation
Eight Flags	—		4,583		—		4,583		—		3,882		—		3,882
Propane operations
Propane delivery operations	—		20,680		—		20,680		—		13,710		—		13,710
Energy delivery services
Marlin Gas Services	—		1,678		—		1,678		—		1,708		—		1,708
Other and eliminations
Eliminations	(12,882)		(87)		(5,302)		(18,271)		(12,335)		(35)		(4,188)		(16,558)
Other	—		—		132		132		—		—		131		131
Total other and eliminations	(12,882)		(87)		(5,170)		(18,139)		(12,335)		(35)		(4,057)		(16,427)
Total operating revenues (1)	$	80,396	$	32,109	$	(5,170)	$	107,335	$	82,762	$	22,714	$	(4,057)	$	101,419

(1) Total operating revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2021, include other revenue (revenues from sources other than contracts with customers) of $0.1 million for both Regulated and Unregulated Energy segments, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.05 million for our Regulated and Unregulated Energy segments, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The sources of other revenues include revenue from alternative revenue programs related to revenue normalization for the Maryland division and Sandpiper Energy and late fees.

The following table displays our revenue from continuing operations by major source based on product and service type for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Nine months ended September 30, 2021								Nine months ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands)	Regulated Energy		Unregulated Energy		Other and Eliminations		Total		Regulated Energy		Unregulated Energy		Other and Eliminations		Total
Energy distribution
Delaware natural gas division	$	51,188	$	—	$	—	$	51,188	$	45,568	$	—	$	—	$	45,568
Florida natural gas division	25,417		—		—		25,417		23,018		—		—		23,018
FPU electric distribution	60,569		—		—		60,569		58,972		—		—		58,972
FPU natural gas distribution	72,032		—		—		72,032		64,877		—		—		64,877
Maryland natural gas division	16,122		—		—		16,122		15,941		—		—		15,941
Sandpiper natural gas/propane operations	15,438		—		—		15,438		12,440		—		—		12,440
Elkton Gas	4,745		—		—		4,745		623		—		—		623
Total energy distribution	245,511		—		—		245,511		221,439		—		—		221,439
Energy transmission
Aspire Energy	—		23,738		—		23,738		—		17,784		—		17,784
Aspire Energy Express	140		—		—		140		—		—		—		—
Eastern Shore	57,147		—		—		57,147		55,944		—		—		55,944
Peninsula Pipeline	19,853		—		—		19,853		16,618		—		—		16,618
Total energy transmission	77,140		23,738		—		100,878		72,562		17,784		—		90,346
Energy generation
Eight Flags	—		13,086		—		13,086		—		11,898		—		11,898
Propane operations
Propane delivery operations	—		99,041		—		99,041		—		69,593		—		69,593
Energy delivery services
Marlin Gas Services	—		6,019		—		6,019		—		5,266		—		5,266
Other and eliminations
Eliminations	(40,148)		(242)		(14,937)		(55,327)		(34,766)		(75)		(12,937)		(47,778)
Other			—		396		396		—		—		396		396
Total other and eliminations	(40,148)		(242)		(14,541)		(54,931)		(34,766)		(75)		(12,541)		(47,382)
Total operating revenues (1)	$	282,503	$	141,642	$	(14,541)	$	409,604	$	259,235	$	104,466	$	(12,541)	$	351,160

(1) Total operating revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, include other revenue (revenues from sources other than contracts with customers) of $(0.1) million and $0.3 million for our Regulated and Unregulated Energy segments, respectively, and $1.0 million and $0.2 million for our Regulated and Unregulated Energy segments, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The sources of other revenues include revenue from alternative revenue programs related to revenue normalization for the Maryland division and Sandpiper Energy and late fees.

Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]

The balances of our trade receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were as follows:

	Trade Receivables		Contract Assets (Current)		Contract Assets (Non-current)		Contract Liabilities (Current)
(in thousands)
Balance at 12/31/2020	$	55,600	$	18	$	4,816	$	644
Balance at 9/30/2021	40,683		18		5,011		874
Increase (decrease)	$	(14,917)	$	—	$	195	$	230

Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table Text Block]

Revenue for these businesses for the remaining performance obligations, at September 30, 2021, are expected to be recognized as follows:

(in thousands)	2021		2022		2023		2024		2025		2026		2027 and thereafter
Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline	$	9,471	$	32,796	$	25,205	$	22,975	$	22,102	$	21,023	$	179,728
Natural gas distribution operations	1,752		6,620		6,044		5,811		5,271		5,064		33,448
FPU electric distribution	163		652		652		652		275		275		550
Total revenue contracts with remaining performance obligations	$	11,386	$	40,068	$	31,901	$	29,438	$	27,648	$	26,362	$	213,726

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Rates and Other Regulatory Activities Rates and Regulatory Activities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Rates and Regulatory Activities [Abstract]

Summary of Effects of Federal Tax Reform on Regulated Businesses [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the regulatory liabilities related to accumulated deferred taxes ("ADIT") associated with TCJA for our regulated businesses as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	Amount (in thousands)
Operation and Regulatory Jurisdiction	September 30, 2021	December 31, 2020	Status
Eastern Shore (FERC)	$34,190	$34,190	Will be addressed in Eastern Shore's next rate case filing.
Delaware Division (Delaware PSC)	$12,626	$12,728	PSC approved amortization of ADIT in January 2019.
Maryland Division (Maryland PSC)	$3,873	$3,970	PSC approved amortization of ADIT in May 2018.
Sandpiper Energy (Maryland PSC)	$3,670	$3,713	PSC approved amortization of ADIT in May 2018.
Chesapeake Florida Gas Division/Central Florida Gas (Florida PSC)	$8,070	$8,184	PSC issued order authorizing amortization and retention of net ADIT liability by the Company in February 2019.
FPU Natural Gas (excludes Fort Meade and Indiantown) (Florida PSC)	$19,132	$19,257	Same treatment on a net basis as Chesapeake Florida Gas Division (above).
FPU Fort Meade and Indiantown Divisions	$274	$309	Same treatment on a net basis as Chesapeake Florida Gas Division (above).
FPU Electric (Florida PSC)	$5,299	$6,694	In January 2019, PSC issued order approving amortization of ADIT through purchased power cost recovery, storm reserve and rates.
Elkton Gas (Maryland PSC)	$1,124	$1,124	PSC approved amortization of ADIT in March 2018.

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Environmental Commitments and Contingencies Summary of Environmental Liabilities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Environmental Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]

Environmental Remedies [Table Text Block]

Status	Estimated Clean-Up Costs
Remedial actions approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection have been implemented on the east parcel of the site. Similar remedial actions have been initiated on the site's west parcel, and construction of active remedial systems are expected be completed in 2022.	Between $3.3 million to $14.2 million, including costs associated with the relocation of FPU’s operations at this site, and any potential costs associated with future redevelopment of the properties.

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Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information by Segment

The following table presents financial information about our reportable segments:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands)
Operating Revenues, Unaffiliated Customers
Regulated Energy	$	79,892	$	82,297	$	280,987	$	257,810
Unregulated Energy	27,443		19,122		128,617		93,350
Total operating revenues, unaffiliated customers	$	107,335	$	101,419	$	409,604	$	351,160
Intersegment Revenues (1)
Regulated Energy	$	504	$	465	$	1,516	$	1,425
Unregulated Energy	4,666		3,592		13,024		11,116
Other businesses	132		131		397		396
Total intersegment revenues	$	5,302	$	4,188	$	14,937	$	12,937
Operating Income
Regulated Energy	$	23,538	$	20,482	$	79,210	$	66,376
Unregulated Energy	(2,883)		(3,092)		15,777		11,050
Other businesses and eliminations	(542)		16		(699)		92
Operating income	20,113		17,406		94,288		77,518
Other income (expense), net	339		(40)		2,180		2,997
Interest charges	4,975		4,584		15,134		15,452
Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes	15,477		12,782		81,334		65,063
Income Taxes on Continuing Operations	2,993		3,502		20,563		16,082
Income from Continuing Operations	12,484		9,280		60,771		48,981
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax	(9)		(19)		(17)		165
Net Income	$	12,475	$	9,261	$	60,754	$	49,146

    

(1) All significant intersegment revenues are billed at market rates and have been eliminated from consolidated operating revenues.

(in thousands)	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Identifiable Assets
Regulated Energy segment	$	1,592,950	$	1,547,619
Unregulated Energy segment	381,642		347,665
Other businesses and eliminations	47,236		37,203
Total identifiable assets	$	2,021,828	$	1,932,487

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Stockholder's Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Equity [Abstract]

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

	Defined Benefit		Commodity		Interest Rate
	Pension and		Contracts		Swap
	Postretirement		Cash Flow		Cash Flow
	Plan Items		Hedges		Hedges		Total
(in thousands)
As of December 31, 2020	$	(5,146)	$	2,309	$	(28)	$	(2,865)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	—		8,121		55		8,176
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	192		(3,027)		(37)		(2,872)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	192		5,094		18		5,304
As of September 30, 2021	$	(4,954)	$	7,403	$	(10)	$	2,439

(in thousands)
As of December 31, 2019	$	(4,933)	$	(1,334)	$	—	$	(6,267)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	—		3,594		23		3,617
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	198		(1,144)		(33)		(979)
Net prior-period other comprehensive income/(loss)	198		2,450		(10)		2,638
As of September 30, 2020	$	(4,735)	$	1,116	$	(10)	$	(3,629)

Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table presents amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. Deferred gains or losses for our commodity contracts and interest rate swap cash flow hedges are recognized in earnings upon settlement.

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands)
Amortization of defined benefit pension and postretirement plan items:
Prior service credit (1)	$	19	$	19	$	57	$	57
Net loss(1)	(106)		(108)		(317)		(323)
Total before income taxes	(87)		(89)		(260)		(266)
Income tax benefit	23		23		68		68
Net of tax	$	(64)	$	(66)	$	(192)	$	(198)
Gains on commodity contracts cash flow hedges:
Propane swap agreements (2)	$	681	$	116	$	4,183	$	1,581
Income tax expense	(188)		(32)		(1,156)		(437)
Net of tax	$	493	$	84	$	3,027	$	1,144
Gains on interest rate swap cash flow hedges:
Interest rate swap agreements	$	24	$	34	$	50	$	45
Income tax expense	(6)		(9)		(13)		(12)
Net of tax	$	18	$	25	$	37	$	33
Total reclassifications for the period	$	447	$	43	$	2,872	$	979

(1) These amounts are included in the computation of net periodic costs (benefits). See Note 10, Employee Benefit Plans, for additional details.

(2) These amounts are included in the effects of gains and losses from derivative instruments. See Note 13, Derivative Instruments, for additional details.

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Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]

Net periodic benefit costs for our pension and post-retirement benefits plans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are set forth in the following tables:

	Chesapeake Pension Plan				FPU Pension Plan				Chesapeake SERP				Chesapeake Postretirement Plan				FPU Medical Plan
For the Three Months Ended September 30,	2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	34	$	46	$	429	$	518	$	12	$	16	$	6	$	8	$	6	$	10
Expected return on plan assets	(40)		(42)		(830)		(745)		—		—		—		—		—		—
Amortization of prior service credit	—		—		—		—		—		—		(19)		(19)		—		—
Amortization of net (gain) loss	60		65		155		135		7		5		10		12		(2)		—
Net periodic cost (benefit)	54		69		(246)		(92)		19		21		(3)		1		4		10
Amortization of pre-merger regulatory asset	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		2
Total periodic cost (benefit)	$	54	$	69	$	(246)	$	(92)	$	19	$	21	$	(3)	$	1	$	4	$	12

	Chesapeake Pension Plan				FPU Pension Plan				Chesapeake SERP				Chesapeake Postretirement Plan				FPU Medical Plan
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,	2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	102	$	138	$	1,287	$	1,554	$	36	$	48	$	18	$	24	$	18	$	30
Expected return on plan assets	(120)		(126)		(2,490)		(2,235)		—		—		—		—		—		—
Amortization of prior service credit	—		—		—		—		—		—		(57)		(57)		—		—
Amortization of net (gain) loss	180		195		465		405		21		15		30		36		(6)		—
Net periodic cost (benefit)	162		207		(738)		(276)		57		63		(9)		3		12		30
Amortization of pre-merger regulatory asset	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		6
Total periodic cost (benefit)	$	162	$	207	$	(738)	$	(276)	$	57	$	63	$	(9)	$	3	$	12	$	36

Amounts Included in Regulatory asset and AOCI [Table Text Block]

The following tables present the amounts included in the regulatory asset and accumulated other comprehensive income that were recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020: 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021	Chesapeake Pension Plan		FPU Pension Plan		Chesapeake SERP		Chesapeake Postretirement Plan		FPU Medical Plan		Total
(in thousands)
Prior service credit	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(19)	$	—	$	(19)
Net loss	60		155		7		10		(2)		230
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost	60		155		7		(9)		(2)		211
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss (1)	60		29		7		(9)		—		87
Recognized from regulatory asset	—		126		—		—		(2)		124
Total	$	60	$	155	$	7	$	(9)	$	(2)	$	211

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020	Chesapeake Pension Plan		FPU Pension Plan		Chesapeake SERP		Chesapeake Postretirement Plan		FPU Medical Plan		Total
(in thousands)
Prior service credit	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(19)	$	—	$	(19)
Net loss	65		135		5		12		—		217
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost	65		135		5		(7)		—		198
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss (1)	65		26		5		(7)		—		89
Recognized from regulatory asset	—		109		—		—		—		109
Total	$	65	$	135	$	5	$	(7)	$	—	$	198

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021	Chesapeake Pension Plan		FPU Pension Plan		Chesapeake SERP		Chesapeake Postretirement Plan		FPU Medical Plan		Total
(in thousands)
Prior service credit	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(57)	$	—	$	(57)
Net loss	180		465		21		30		(6)		690
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost	180		465		21		(27)		(6)		633
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss (1)	180		87		21		(27)		(1)		260
Recognized from regulatory asset	—		378		—		—		(5)		373
Total	$	180	$	465	$	21	$	(27)	$	(6)	$	633

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020	Chesapeake Pension Plan		FPU Pension Plan		Chesapeake SERP		Chesapeake Postretirement Plan		FPU Medical Plan		Total
(in thousands)
Prior service credit	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(57)	$	—	$	(57)
Net loss	195		405		15		36		—		651
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost	195		405		15		(21)		—		594
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss (1)	195		78		15		(21)		—		267
Recognized from regulatory asset	—		327		—		—		—		327
Total	$	195	$	405	$	15	$	(21)	$	—	$	594

    

(1) See Note 9, Stockholders' Equity

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Investments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Investments schedule [Table Text Block]

The investment balances at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, consisted of the following:

(in thousands)	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Rabbi trust (associated with the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan)	$	11,467	$	10,755
Investments in equity securities	23		21
Total	$	11,490	$	10,776

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Share-Based Compensation (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Shares awarded to non-employee directors [Line Items]

Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan

The table below presents the amounts included in net income related to share-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
(in thousands)
Awards to non-employee directors	$	201	$	188	$	581	$	545
Awards to key employees	1,105		1,144		4,039		3,109
Total compensation expense	1,306		1,332		4,620		3,654
Less: tax benefit	(339)		(348)		(1,200)		(955)
Share-based compensation amounts included in net income	$	967	$	984	$	3,420	$	2,699

Award to key employees [Member]

Shares awarded to non-employee directors [Line Items]

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity

The table below presents the summary of the stock activity for awards to key employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2021: 

	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Fair Value
Outstanding—December 31, 2020	186,878	$	87.06
Granted	68,562	$	102.73
Vested	(53,147)	$	76.31
Expired	(852)	$	74.85
Forfeited	(5,384)	$	93.39
Outstanding—September 30, 2021	196,057	$	94.15

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Derivative Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]

As of September 30, 2021, the volume of our commodity derivative contracts were as follows:

Business unit	Commodity	Contract Type	Quantity hedged (in millions)	Designation	Longest Expiration date of hedge
Sharp	Propane (gallons)	Purchases	23.4	Cash flows hedges	June 2024
Sharp	Propane (gallons)	Sales	5.0	Cash flows hedges	March 2022

Schedule of Due to (from) Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations [Table Text Block]

(in thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Sharp	Other Accrued Liabilities	$	6,094	$	1,505

Fair Values of Derivative Contracts Recorded in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, are as follows: 

	Derivative Assets
		Fair Value As Of
(in thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges
Propane put options	Derivative assets, at fair value	$	—	$	14
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Propane swap agreements	Derivative assets, at fair value	12,185		3,255
Total asset derivatives		$	12,185	$	3,269

	Derivative Liabilities
		Fair Value As Of
(in thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges
Propane put options	Derivative liabilities, at fair value	$	—	$	23
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Propane swap agreements	Derivative liabilities, at fair value	1,954		64
Interest rate swap agreements	Derivative liabilities, at fair value	15		40
Total liability derivatives		$	1,969	$	127

Effects of Gains and Losses from Derivative Instruments on Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The effects of gains and losses from derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated financial statements are as follows:

		Amount of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives:
	Location of Gain	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)	(Loss) on Derivatives	2021		2020		2021		2020
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges
Propane put options	Cost of sales	$	—	$	—	$	(24)	$	—
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Propane swap agreements	Cost of sales	681		116		4,183		1,581
Propane swap agreements	Other comprehensive income	2,491		1,022		7,039		3,385
Interest rate swap agreements	Interest expense	24		34		50		45
Interest rate swap agreements	Other comprehensive income (loss)	19		37		24		(14)
Total		$	3,215	$	1,209	$	11,272	$	4,997

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

The following tables summarize our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the fair value measurements, by level, within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

			Fair Value Measurements Using:
As of September 30, 2021	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(in thousands)
Assets:
Investments—equity securities	$	23	$	23	$	—	$	—
Investments—guaranteed income fund	2,016		—		—		2,016
Investments—mutual funds and other	9,451		9,451		—		—
Total investments	11,490		9,474		—		2,016
Derivative assets	12,185		—		12,185		—
Total assets	$	23,675	$	9,474	$	12,185	$	2,016
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$	1,969	$	—	$	1,969	$	—

			Fair Value Measurements Using:
As of December 31, 2020	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(in thousands)
Assets:
Investments—equity securities	$	21	$	21	$	—	$	—
Investments—guaranteed income fund	2,156		—		—		2,156
Investments—mutual funds and other	8,599		8,599		—		—
Total investments	10,776		8,620		—		2,156
Derivative assets	3,269		—		3,269		—
Total assets	$	14,045	$	8,620	$	3,269	$	2,156
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$	127	$	—	$	127	$	—

Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Investments

The following table sets forth the summary of the changes in the fair value of Level 3 investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Nine months ended September 30,
	2021		2020
(in thousands)
Beginning Balance	$	2,156	$	803
Purchases and adjustments	77		243
Transfers	—		1,579
Distribution	(241)		(514)
Investment income	24		18
Ending Balance	$	2,016	$	2,129

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Long-Term Debt (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Outstanding Long-Term Debt

Our outstanding long-term debt is shown below: 

	September 30,		December 31,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Uncollateralized senior notes:
5.93% note, due October 31, 2023	$	7,500	$	9,000
5.68% note, due June 30, 2026	14,500		17,400
6.43% note, due May 2, 2028	4,900		5,600
3.73% note, due December 16, 2028	16,000		16,000
3.88% note, due May 15, 2029	40,000		45,000
3.25% note, due April 30, 2032	70,000		70,000
3.48% note, due May 31, 2038	50,000		50,000
3.58% note, due November 30, 2038	50,000		50,000
3.98% note, due August 20, 2039	100,000		100,000
2.98% note, due December 20, 2034	70,000		70,000
3.00% note, due July 15, 2035	50,000		50,000
2.96% note, due August 15, 2035	40,000		40,000
Equipment security note
2.46% note, due September 29, 2031	9,590		—
Less: debt issuance costs	(825)		(901)
Total long-term debt	521,665		522,099
Less: current maturities	(16,206)		(13,600)
Total long-term debt, net of current maturities	$	505,459	$	508,499

Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Line Items]

Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]

(in thousands)	Total Borrowing Capacity		Less: Amount of Debt Issued		Less: Unfunded Commitments		Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Shelf Agreement
Prudential Shelf Agreement (1)	$	370,000	$	(220,000)	$	—	$	150,000
MetLife Shelf Agreement (1)	150,000		—		—		150,000
NYL Shelf Agreement (1)	150,000		(140,000)		—		10,000
Total Shelf Agreements as of September 30, 2021	$	670,000	$	(360,000)	$	—	$	310,000

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Leases Leases (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Lease Disclosure [Abstract]

Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]

		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
( in thousands)	Classification	2021		2020		2021		2020
Operating lease cost (1)	Operations expense	$	515	$	627	$	1,553	$	1,882

(1) Includes short-term leases and variable lease costs, which are immaterial

Schedule of Leases Reported on Consolidated Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block]

The following table presents the balance and classifications of our right of use assets and lease liabilities included in our condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

(in thousands)	Balance sheet classification	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Assets
Operating lease assets	Operating lease right-of-use assets	$	9,602	$	11,194
Liabilities
Current
Operating lease liabilities	Other accrued liabilities	$	1,725	$	1,747
Noncurrent
Operating lease liabilities	Operating lease - liabilities	8,380		9,872
Total lease liabilities		$	10,105	$	11,619

Leases, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Table Text Block]

The following table presents our weighted-average remaining lease terms and weighted-average discount rates for our operating and financing leases at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Operating leases	8.54		8.70
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases	3.8	%	3.8	%

Lease, Cash Flow [Table Text Block]

The following table presents additional information related to cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities included in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows as of September 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	1,399	$	1,435

Schedule of Maturities of Leases [Table Text Block]

The following table presents the future undiscounted maturities of our operating and financing leases at September 30, 2021 and for each of the next five years and thereafter:

(in thousands)	Operating  Leases (1)
Remainder of 2021	$	597
2022	1,845
2023	1,762
2024	1,607
2025	1,387
2026	951
Thereafter	3,596
Total lease payments	$	11,745
Less: Interest	(1,640)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	10,105

    (1) Operating lease payments include $2.1 million related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised.

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Calculation of Earnings Per Share - Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share	$ 0.71	$ 0.56	$ 3.46	$ 2.97
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0.01
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ 12,484	$ 9,280	$ 60,771	$ 48,981
Calculation of Basic Earnings Per Share:
Net Income	$ 12,475	$ 9,261	$ 60,754	$ 49,146
Weighted shares outstanding (shares)	17,582,115	16,533,748	17,538,461	16,466,106
Basic Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.71	$ 0.56	$ 3.46	$ 2.98
Reconciliation of Numerator:
Net Income	$ 12,475	$ 9,261	$ 60,754	$ 49,146
Reconciliation of Denominator:
Weighted shares outstanding - Basic (shares)	17,582,115	16,533,748	17,538,461	16,466,106
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share-based compensation (shares)	77,528	59,094	71,697	57,094
Adjusted denominator-Diluted (shares)	17,659,643	16,592,842	17,610,158	16,523,200
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share	$ 0.71	$ 0.56	$ 3.45	$ 2.96
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share	0	0	0	0.01
Diluted Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.71	$ 0.56	$ 3.45	$ 2.97
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax	$ (9)	$ (19)	$ (17)	$ 165
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	12,484	9,280	60,771	48,981
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax	(9)	(19)	(17)	165
Net Income	$ 12,475	$ 9,261	$ 60,754	$ 49,146
Basic (shares)	17,582,115	16,533,748	17,538,461	16,466,106
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share	$ 0.71	$ 0.56	$ 3.46	$ 2.97
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share	0	0	0	0.01
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.71	$ 0.56	$ 3.46	$ 2.98
Share-based compensation (shares)	77,528	59,094	71,697	57,094
Diluted (shares)	17,659,643	16,592,842	17,610,158	16,523,200
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share	$ 0.71	$ 0.56	$ 3.45	$ 2.96
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share	0	0	0	0.01
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.71	$ 0.56	$ 3.45	$ 2.97
Retained Earnings [Member]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ 12,484	$ 9,280	$ 60,771	$ 48,981
Calculation of Basic Earnings Per Share:
Net Income	12,475	9,261	60,754	49,146
Reconciliation of Numerator:
Net Income	12,475	9,261	60,754	49,146
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	12,484	9,280	60,771	48,981
Net Income	$ 12,475	$ 9,261	$ 60,754	$ 49,146

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Acquisitions and Divestitures (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) Dekatherm	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 107,335	$ 101,419	$ 409,604	$ 351,160
Operating Income (Loss)	20,113	17,406	94,288	77,518
Unregulated Energy [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	(2,883)	(3,092)	15,777	11,050
Regulated Energy [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	23,538	$ 20,482	79,210	$ 66,376
Elkton Gas [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	15,900		15,900
Revenues	900		4,700
Operating Income (Loss)	(100)		$ 700
Number of customers acquired through acquisition			7,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred			$ 15,600
Business Combination, Working Capital	600		600
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables	600		600
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities	2,600		2,600
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net	4,300		4,300
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Regulatory Liabilities			2,600
Western Natural Gas [Member] | Unregulated Energy [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	3,500		3,500
Revenues	500		1,900
Operating Income (Loss)	100		400
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred			6,700
Business Combination, Working Capital	300		300
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	300		300
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net	1,800		1,800
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	$ 1,400		$ 1,400
Escambia Meter | Regulated Energy [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Additional Firm Natural Gas Transportation Deliverability | Dekatherm			530,000

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Revenue Recognition Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized	$ 200	$ 800

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Revenue Recognition Disegragation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021		Sep. 30, 2020		Sep. 30, 2021		Sep. 30, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 107,335,000		$ 101,419,000		$ 409,604,000		$ 351,160,000
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	107,335,000	[1]	101,419,000	[1]	409,604,000	[2]	351,160,000	[2]
Regulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	80,396,000	[1]	82,762,000	[1]	282,503,000	[2]	259,235,000	[2]
Unregulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	32,109,000	[1]	22,714,000	[1]	141,642,000	[2]	104,466,000	[2]
Other Segments And Intersegments Eliminations [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	(5,170,000)		(4,057,000)		(14,541,000)		(12,541,000)
Other [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	(5,170,000)	[1]	(4,057,000)	[1]	(14,541,000)	[2]	(12,541,000)	[2]
Eliminations [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	(18,139,000)		(16,427,000)		(54,931,000)		(47,382,000)
Eliminations [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	(12,882,000)		(12,335,000)		(40,148,000)		(34,766,000)
Other [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	100,000		200,000		(100,000)		1,000,000
Other [Member] | Unregulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues			50,000.00		300,000		200,000
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	(87,000)		(35,000)		(242,000)		(75,000)
Energy Distribution [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	67,897,000		70,275,000		245,511,000		221,439,000
Energy Distribution [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	67,897,000		70,275,000		245,511,000		221,439,000
Energy Distribution [Member] | Delaware natural gas division [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	7,849,000		7,243,000		51,188,000		45,568,000
Energy Distribution [Member] | Delaware natural gas division [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	7,849,000		7,243,000		51,188,000		45,568,000
Energy Distribution [Member] | Central Florida Gas Division [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	8,015,000		7,309,000		25,417,000		23,018,000
Energy Distribution [Member] | Central Florida Gas Division [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	8,015,000		7,309,000		25,417,000		23,018,000
Energy Distribution [Member] | FPU Electric Distribution [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	23,121,000		29,051,000		60,569,000		58,972,000
Energy Distribution [Member] | FPU Electric Distribution [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	23,121,000		29,051,000		60,569,000		58,972,000
Energy Distribution [Member] | Florida Public Utilities Company [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	22,012,000		19,935,000		72,032,000		64,877,000
Energy Distribution [Member] | Florida Public Utilities Company [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	22,012,000		19,935,000		72,032,000		64,877,000
Energy Distribution [Member] | Maryland Natural Gas [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	2,432,000		2,824,000		16,122,000		15,941,000
Energy Distribution [Member] | Maryland Natural Gas [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	2,432,000		2,824,000		16,122,000		15,941,000
Energy Distribution [Member] | Sandpiper [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	3,553,000		3,290,000		15,438,000		12,440,000
Energy Distribution [Member] | Sandpiper [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	3,553,000		3,290,000		15,438,000		12,440,000
Energy Distribution [Member] | Elkton Gas [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	915,000				4,745,000
Energy Distribution [Member] | Elkton Gas [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	915,000				4,745,000
Energy Transmission [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	30,636,000		28,271,000		100,878,000		90,346,000
Energy Transmission [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	25,381,000		24,822,000		77,140,000		72,562,000
Energy Transmission [Member] | Unregulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	5,255,000		3,449,000		23,738,000		17,784,000
Energy Transmission [Member] | Aspire [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	5,255,000		3,449,000		23,738,000		17,784,000
Energy Transmission [Member] | Aspire [Member] | Unregulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	5,255,000		3,449,000		23,738,000		17,784,000
Energy Transmission [Member] | Eastern Shore Gas Company [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	18,558,000		18,389,000		57,147,000		55,944,000
Energy Transmission [Member] | Eastern Shore Gas Company [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	18,558,000		18,389,000		57,147,000		55,944,000
Energy Transmission [Member] | Peninsula Pipeline [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	6,776,000		6,433,000		19,853,000		16,618,000
Energy Transmission [Member] | Peninsula Pipeline [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	6,776,000		6,433,000		19,853,000		16,618,000
Energy Transmission [Member] | Aspire Energy Express | Regulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	47,000				140,000
Energy Generation [Member] | Eight Flags [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	4,583,000		3,882,000		13,086,000		11,898,000
Energy Generation [Member] | Eight Flags [Member] | Unregulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	4,583,000		3,882,000		13,086,000		11,898,000
Propane Delivery [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	20,680,000		13,710,000		99,041,000		69,593,000
Propane Delivery [Member] | Florida Propane | Unregulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	20,680,000		13,710,000		99,041,000		69,593,000
Energy Services [Member] | Marlin Gas Services [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	1,678,000				6,019,000
Energy Services [Member] | Marlin Gas Services [Member] | Unregulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	1,678,000		1,708,000		6,019,000		5,266,000
Eliminations [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	(18,271,000)		(16,558,000)		(55,327,000)		(47,778,000)
Eliminations [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	(12,882,000)		(12,335,000)		(40,148,000)		(34,766,000)
Eliminations [Member] | Unregulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	(87,000)		(35,000)		(242,000)		(75,000)
Eliminations [Member] | Eliminations [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	(5,302,000)		(4,188,000)		(14,937,000)		(12,937,000)
Other [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	132,000		131,000		396,000		396,000
Other [Member] | Unregulated Energy [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	0				0		0
Other [Member] | Other [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	$ 132,000		$ 131,000		$ 396,000		$ 396,000

[1] (1) Total operating revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2021, include other revenue (revenues from sources other than contracts with customers) of $0.1 million for both Regulated and Unregulated Energy segments, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.05 million for our Regulated and Unregulated Energy segments, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The sources of other revenues include revenue from alternative revenue programs related to revenue normalization for the Maryland division and Sandpiper Energy and late fees.

[2] (1) Total operating revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, include other revenue (revenues from sources other than contracts with customers) of $(0.1) million and $0.3 million for our Regulated and Unregulated Energy segments, respectively, and $1.0 million and $0.2 million for our Regulated and Unregulated Energy segments, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The sources of other revenues include revenue from alternative revenue programs related to revenue normalization for the Maryland division and Sandpiper Energy and late fees.

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Revenue Recognition Contract Balances with Customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Receivables from Customers	$ 40,683	$ 40,683	$ 55,600
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net, Current	18	18	18
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net, Noncurrent	5,011	5,011	4,816
Customer deposits and refunds	874	874	$ 644
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables		(14,917)
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets		0
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets		195
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities		230
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized	$ 200	$ 800

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Revenue Recognition Remaining Performance Obligations (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
FPU Electric Distribution [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 163
FPU Electric Distribution [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	652
FPU Electric Distribution [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	652
FPU Electric Distribution [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	652
FPU Electric Distribution [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	275
FPU Electric Distribution [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	275
FPU Electric Distribution [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	550
Natural gas distribution operations [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	1,752
Natural gas distribution operations [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	6,620
Natural gas distribution operations [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	6,044
Natural gas distribution operations [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	5,811
Natural gas distribution operations [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	5,271
Natural gas distribution operations [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	5,064
Natural gas distribution operations [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	33,448
Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	9,471
Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	32,796
Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	25,205
Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	22,975
Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	22,102
Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	21,023
Eastern Shore and Peninsula Pipeline [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	179,728
Total for Segments [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	11,386
Total for Segments [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	40,068
Total for Segments [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	31,901
Total for Segments [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	29,438
Total for Segments [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	27,648
Total for Segments [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	26,362
Total for Segments [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 213,726

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Rates and Other Regulatory Activities - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) Dekatherm customer mi	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Rates and Other Regulatory Activities [Line Items]
Regulatory Asset - Storm Cost Recovery	$ 45,800
Surcharge - Storm Cost Recovery	7,700
Incremental Revenue - Storm Cost Recovery	3,300
COVID-19 Regulatory Asset	2,300	$ 1,900
Florida Public Utilities Company [Member]
Rates and Other Regulatory Activities [Line Items]
COVID-19 Settlement Amount	2,100
Delmarva [Member]
Rates and Other Regulatory Activities [Line Items]
COVID-19 Settlement Amount	300
Delaware natural gas division [Member]
Rates and Other Regulatory Activities [Line Items]
Regulatory Liabilities	12,626	12,728
Maryland Division [Member]
Rates and Other Regulatory Activities [Line Items]
Regulatory Liabilities	3,873	3,970
Sandpiper [Member]
Rates and Other Regulatory Activities [Line Items]
Regulatory Liabilities	3,670	3,713
Central Florida Gas Division [Member]
Rates and Other Regulatory Activities [Line Items]
Regulatory Liabilities	8,070	8,184
Florida Public Utilities Company [Member]
Rates and Other Regulatory Activities [Line Items]
Regulatory Liabilities	19,132	19,257
Fort Meade and Indiantown Divisions [Member]
Rates and Other Regulatory Activities [Line Items]
Regulatory Liabilities	274	309
FPU electric division [Member]
Rates and Other Regulatory Activities [Line Items]
Regulatory Liabilities	5,299	6,694
Eastern Shore Gas Company [Member]
Rates and Other Regulatory Activities [Line Items]
Regulatory Liabilities	34,190	34,190
Elkton Gas [Member]
Rates and Other Regulatory Activities [Line Items]
Regulatory Liabilities	$ 1,124	$ 1,124
Del-Mar Pathway Project [Member] | Eastern Shore Gas Company [Member]
Rates and Other Regulatory Activities [Line Items]
Number of Mainline Pipeline Miles | mi	13
Additional Firm Natural Gas Transportation Deliverability | Dekatherm	14,300
number of customers | customer	4
Number of Pipeline Miles | mi	6
Beachside Expansion | Peninsula Pipeline Company [Member]
Rates and Other Regulatory Activities [Line Items]
Number of Mainline Pipeline Miles | mi	11.3
Additional Firm Natural Gas Transportation Deliverability | Dekatherm	10,176
Winter Haven Expansion | Peninsula Pipeline Company [Member]
Rates and Other Regulatory Activities [Line Items]
Additional Firm Natural Gas Transportation Deliverability | Dekatherm	6,800
Regulated Energy [Member] | Escambia Meter
Rates and Other Regulatory Activities [Line Items]
Additional Firm Natural Gas Transportation Deliverability | Dekatherm	530,000

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Environmental Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) site	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Environmental Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Company's exposure in number of former Manufactured Gas Plant Sites | site		7
Environmental liabilities		$ 3,709,000	$ 4,299,000
West Palm Beach Florida [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Environmental Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated costs of remediation range, minimum		3,300,000
West Palm Beach Florida [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Environmental Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated costs of remediation range, minimum		14,200,000
Winter Haven Florida [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Environmental Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Environmental remediation expense		400,000
Seaford [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Environmental Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated costs of remediation range, minimum		300,000
Seaford [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Environmental Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated costs of remediation range, minimum		900,000
FPU [Member]
Environmental Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Environmental liabilities		5,400,000	5,900,000
Approval of recovery of environmental costs		14,000,000
Environmental costs recovered	$ 12,400,000	12,700,000
FPU [Member] | Manufactured Gas Plant [Member]
Environmental Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Regulatory Assets for future recovery of environmental costs		$ 1,300,000	$ 1,600,000

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Other Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Debt Service Coverage Ratio	1.25
Debt Service Coverage Ratio Measurement Period	12
Maximum Days To Make Default Good	5 days
Ratio based on average number of prior quarters	6
Ratios based on average of the prior quarters	1 year 6 months
Funds from operations interest coverage ratio minimum times	2
Total debt to capital maximum	0.65
Number Of Years For Power Purchase Agreement	20 years
Contract Duration	20 years
Aggregate guaranteed amount	$ 20.0
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value	8.0
Draws on letters of credit	$ 4.6
Florida Natural Gas Distribution and Eight Flags [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of Years for Asset Management Agreement	10 years
Delmarva [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of Years for Asset Management Agreement	3 years

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Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Reporting Information by Segment (Detail) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments				2
Operating Revenues, Unaffiliated Customers
Total operating revenues, unaffiliated customers		$ 107,335	$ 101,419	$ 409,604	$ 351,160
Operating Income
Total operating income		20,113	17,406	94,288	77,518
Other expense, net		339	(40)	2,180	2,997
Interest		4,975	4,584	15,134	15,452
Income Before Income Taxes		15,477	12,782	81,334	65,063
Income Taxes on Continuing Operations		2,993	3,502	20,563	16,082
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent		12,484	9,280	60,771	48,981
Net Income		12,475	9,261	60,754	49,146
Identifiable Assets
Total identifiable assets		2,021,828		2,021,828		$ 1,932,487
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax		(9)	(19)	(17)	165
Regulated Energy [Member]
Operating Income
Total operating income		23,538	20,482	79,210	66,376
Identifiable Assets
Total identifiable assets		1,592,950		1,592,950		1,547,619
Unregulated Energy [Member]
Operating Income
Total operating income		(2,883)	(3,092)	15,777	11,050
Identifiable Assets
Total identifiable assets		381,642		381,642		347,665
Other [Member]
Identifiable Assets
Total identifiable assets		47,236		47,236		$ 37,203
Other and eliminations [Member]
Operating Income
Total operating income		(542)	16	(699)	92
Operating Revenues, Unaffiliated Customers [Member]
Operating Revenues, Unaffiliated Customers
Total operating revenues, unaffiliated customers		107,335	101,419	409,604	351,160
Operating Revenues, Unaffiliated Customers [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Operating Revenues, Unaffiliated Customers
Total operating revenues, unaffiliated customers		79,892	82,297	280,987	257,810
Operating Revenues, Unaffiliated Customers [Member] | Unregulated Energy [Member]
Operating Revenues, Unaffiliated Customers
Total operating revenues, unaffiliated customers		27,443	19,122	128,617	93,350
Intersegment Revenues [Member]
Operating Revenues, Unaffiliated Customers
Total operating revenues, unaffiliated customers	[1]	5,302	4,188	14,937	12,937
Intersegment Revenues [Member] | Regulated Energy [Member]
Operating Revenues, Unaffiliated Customers
Total operating revenues, unaffiliated customers	[1]	504	465	1,516	1,425
Intersegment Revenues [Member] | Unregulated Energy [Member]
Operating Revenues, Unaffiliated Customers
Total operating revenues, unaffiliated customers	[1]	4,666	3,592	13,024	11,116
Intersegment Revenues [Member] | Other [Member]
Operating Revenues, Unaffiliated Customers
Total operating revenues, unaffiliated customers	[1]	132	131	397	396
Retained Earnings [Member]
Operating Income
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent		12,484	9,280	60,771	48,981
Net Income		$ 12,475	$ 9,261	$ 60,754	$ 49,146

[1] All significant intersegment revenues are billed at market rates and have been eliminated from consolidated operating revenues.

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Stockholder's Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 2,439,000		$ (2,865,000)		$ (2,865,000)	$ (2,865,000)	$ (6,267,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax						8,176,000	3,617,000
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax						(2,872,000)	(979,000)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		$ 1,881,000		$ 833,000		5,304,000	2,638,000
Ending balance		2,439,000		(3,629,000)		$ 2,439,000	(3,629,000)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Dividend Reinvestment Plan	0.1		0.3			0.1
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Dividend Reinvestment Plan	$ 127.40		$ 86.12			$ 116.63
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock, Dividend Reinvestment Plan	$ 1,800,000		$ 22,000,000			$ 6,600,000
Common Stock Shares Issued At The Market								0.7
Shares Issued Price Per Share - At The Market								$ 82.93
Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock - At The Market					61,000,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Dividend Reinvestment Plan	0.1		0.3			0.1
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Dividend Reinvestment Plan	$ 127.40		$ 86.12			$ 116.63
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock, Dividend Reinvestment Plan	1,800,000		22,000,000			6,600,000
Fees on Equity Issuance - At The Market					1,500,000
Maximum [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Proceeds from Stock Plans			75,000,000
Proceeds from Stock Plans			75,000,000
UnrealizedGainsLossesFromDefinedBenefitPensionAndPostretirementPlanItems [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(4,954,000)		(5,146,000)		(5,146,000)	(5,146,000)	(4,933,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax						0
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax						192,000	198,000
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)						192,000	198,000
Ending balance		(4,954,000)		(4,735,000)		(4,954,000)	(4,735,000)
Accumulated (Gain) Loss from Commodity Contracts Cash Flows Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	7,403,000		2,309,000		2,309,000	2,309,000	(1,334,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax						8,121,000	3,594,000
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax						(3,027,000)	(1,144,000)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)						5,094,000	2,450,000
Ending balance		7,403,000		1,116,000		7,403,000	1,116,000
Accumulated (Gain) Loss from Interest Rate Swap Cash Flows Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ (10,000)		$ (28,000)		$ (28,000)	(28,000)	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax						55,000	23,000
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax						(37,000)	(33,000)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)						18,000	(10,000)
Ending balance		$ (10,000)		$ (10,000)		$ (10,000)	$ (10,000)

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Stockholder's Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Reclassifications of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Millions		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
		Oct. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Amortization of pension and postretirement items:
Tax benefit			$ (2,993,000)		$ (3,502,000)	$ (20,563,000)	$ (16,082,000)
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net			3,215,000		1,209,000	$ 11,272,000	4,997,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Dividend Reinvestment Plan		0.1		0.3		0.1
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Dividend Reinvestment Plan		$ 127.40		$ 86.12		$ 116.63
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock, Dividend Reinvestment Plan		$ 1,800,000		$ 22,000,000		6,600,000
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Amortization of pension and postretirement items:
Net of tax			447,000		43,000	2,872,000	979,000
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Amortization of pension and postretirement items:
Prior service cost	[1]		19,000		19,000	57,000	57,000
Net loss	[1]		(106,000)		(108,000)	(317,000)	(323,000)
Total before tax			(87,000)		(89,000)	(260,000)	(266,000)
Tax benefit			23,000		23,000	68,000	68,000
Net of tax			(64,000)		(66,000)	(192,000)	(198,000)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated (Gain) Loss from Commodity Contracts Cash Flows Hedges [Member]
Amortization of pension and postretirement items:
Tax benefit			(188,000)		(32,000)	(1,156,000)	(437,000)
Net of tax			493,000		84,000	3,027,000	1,144,000
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated (Gain) Loss from Interest Rate Swap Cash Flows Hedges [Member]
Amortization of pension and postretirement items:
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Adjustments AOCI Swap Agreements					34,000		45,000
Tax benefit			(6,000)		(9,000)	(13,000)	(12,000)
Net of tax			18,000		25,000	37,000	33,000
Propane Swap Agreement [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated (Gain) Loss from Commodity Contracts Cash Flows Hedges [Member]
Amortization of pension and postretirement items:
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Adjustments AOCI Swap Agreements	[2]		681,000		116,000	4,183,000	1,581,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Derivatives designated as hedging instrument [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Amortization of pension and postretirement items:
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net			$ 24,000		$ 34,000	$ 50,000	$ 45,000

[1] These amounts are included in the computation of net periodic costs (benefits). See Note 10, Employee Benefit Plans, for additional details.

[2] These amounts are included in the effects of gains and losses from derivative instruments. See Note 13, Derivative Instruments, for additional details.

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Employee Benefit Plans (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2021		Sep. 30, 2020		Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service cost		$ (19)		$ (19)		$ (57)	$ (57)
Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Gain Loss, Net Settlement				198			594
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		230		217		690	651
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized Gain (Loss)		211		198		633	594
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax	[1]	87		89		260	267
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized From Regulatory Asset		124		109		373	327
Chesapeake Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer		200				300
Interest cost		34		46		102	138
Expected return on plan assets		(40)		(42)		(120)	(126)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		60		65		180	195
Net periodic cost (benefit)		54	[1]	69	[1]	162	207
Total periodic cost		54		69		162	207
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized Gain (Loss)		60		65		180	195
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax	[1]	60		65		180	195
Florida Public Utilities Company Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer		500				1,300
Interest cost		429		518		1,287	1,554
Expected return on plan assets		(830)		(745)		(2,490)	(2,235)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		155		135		465	405
Net periodic cost (benefit)		(246)	[1]	(92)	[1]	(738)	(276)
Amortization of pre-merger regulatory asset		0		0		0	0
Total periodic cost		(246)		(92)		(738)	(276)
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized Gain (Loss)		155		135		465	405
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax	[1]	29		26		87	78
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized From Regulatory Asset		126		109		378	327
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year		2,100				2,100
Chesapeake Pension SERP [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer		100
Interest cost		12		16		36	48
Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Gain Loss, Net Settlement				5			15
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		7		5		21	15
Net periodic cost (benefit)		19	[1]	21	[1]	57	63
Total periodic cost		19		21		57	63
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized Gain (Loss)		7		5		21	15
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax	[1]	7		5		21	15
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year		200				200
Chesapeake Postretirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer						200
Interest cost		6		8		18	24
Amortization of prior service cost		(19)		(19)		(57)	(57)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		10		12		30	36
Net periodic cost (benefit)		(3)	[1]	1	[1]	(9)	3
Total periodic cost		(3)		1		(9)	3
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized Gain (Loss)		(9)		(7)		(27)	(21)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax	[1]	(9)		(7)		(27)	(21)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year		200				200
Florida Public Utilities Company Medical Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer						100
Interest cost		6		10		18	30
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		(2)				(6)
Net periodic cost (benefit)		4	[1]	10	[1]	12	30
Amortization of pre-merger regulatory asset		0		2		0	6
Total periodic cost		4		$ 12		12	$ 36
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized Gain (Loss)		(2)				(6)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax	[1]					(1)
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized From Regulatory Asset		(2)				(5)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year		$ 100				$ 100

[1] See Note 9, Stockholders' Equity.

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Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service cost		$ (19)	$ (19)	$ (57)	$ (57)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		230	217	690	651
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized Gain (Loss)		211	198	633	594
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive loss	[1]	87	89	260	267
Recognized from regulatory asset		124	109	373	327
Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Gain Loss, Net Settlement			198		594
Florida Public Utilities Company Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contribution to pension plan		500		1,300
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year		2,100		2,100
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		155	135	465	405
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized Gain (Loss)		155	135	465	405
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive loss	[1]	29	26	87	78
Recognized from regulatory asset		126	109	378	327
Chesapeake Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contribution to pension plan		200		300
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		60	65	180	195
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized Gain (Loss)		60	65	180	195
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive loss	[1]	60	65	180	195
Chesapeake Pension SERP [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contribution to pension plan		100
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year		200		200
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		7	5	21	15
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized Gain (Loss)		7	5	21	15
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive loss	[1]	7	5	21	15
Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Gain Loss, Net Settlement			5		15
Chesapeake Postretirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contribution to pension plan				200
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year		200		200
Amortization of prior service cost		(19)	(19)	(57)	(57)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		10	12	30	36
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized Gain (Loss)		(9)	(7)	(27)	(21)
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive loss	[1]	(9)	$ (7)	(27)	$ (21)
Florida Public Utilities Company Medical Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contribution to pension plan				100
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year		100		100
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		(2)		(6)
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized Gain (Loss)		(2)		(6)
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive loss	[1]			(1)
Recognized from regulatory asset		$ (2)		$ (5)

[1] See Note 9, Stockholders' Equity.

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Employee Benefit Plans - Amounts Included in Regulatory Asset and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/Loss Recognized as Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Prior service cost (credit)		$ (19)	$ (19)	$ (57)	$ (57)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		230	217	690	651
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive loss	[1]	87	89	260	267
Recognized from regulatory asset		124	109	373	327
Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Gain Loss, Net Settlement			198		594
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost		211	198	633	594
Chesapeake Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		60	65	180	195
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive loss	[1]	60	65	180	195
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost		60	65	180	195
Florida Public Utilities Company Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		155	135	465	405
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive loss	[1]	29	26	87	78
Recognized from regulatory asset		126	109	378	327
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost		155	135	465	405
Chesapeake Pension SERP [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		7	5	21	15
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive loss	[1]	7	5	21	15
Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Gain Loss, Net Settlement			5		15
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost		7	5	21	15
Chesapeake Postretirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Prior service cost (credit)		(19)	(19)	(57)	(57)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		10	12	30	36
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive loss	[1]	(9)	(7)	(27)	(21)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost		(9)	$ (7)	(27)	$ (21)
Florida Public Utilities Company Medical Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		(2)		(6)
Recognized from accumulated other comprehensive loss	[1]			(1)
Recognized from regulatory asset		(2)		(5)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost		$ (2)		$ (6)

[1] See Note 9, Stockholders' Equity.

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Investments - Schedule of Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Investments schedule [Line Items]
Investments, at fair value	$ 11,490	$ 10,776
Rabbi Trust Associated With Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Investments schedule [Line Items]
Investments, at fair value	11,467	10,755
Equity Securities [Member]
Investments schedule [Line Items]
Investments, at fair value	$ 23	$ 21

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Investments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss), net of other expenses	$ 600,000	$ 1,000,000	$ 400,000

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Share-Based Compensation - Share-Based Compensation Amounts Included in Net Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total compensation expense		$ 1,306	$ 1,332	$ 4,620	$ 3,654
Less: tax benefit		(339)	(348)	(1,200)	(955)
Share-Based Compensation amounts included in net income		967	984	$ 3,420	2,699
Awards to non-employee directors [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	342			683
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 129.09			$ 117.11
Total compensation expense		$ 201	188	$ 581	545
Award to key employees [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number		196,057		196,057		186,878
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period				68,562
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period				53,147
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Expired In Period				(852)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		$ 94.15		$ 94.15		$ 87.06
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value				102.73
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value				76.31
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Expirations Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value				$ 74.85
Total compensation expense		$ 1,105	$ 1,144	$ 4,039	$ 3,109

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Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Activity under the SICP (Detail) - $ / shares	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021
Award to key employees [Member]
Number of Shares
Outstanding - December 31, 2020 (shares)	196,057		186,878
Granted awards (shares)			68,562
Vested (shares)			(53,147)
Expired (shares)			852
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period		(5,384)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		$ 93.39
Outstanding - June 30, 2021 (shares)		196,057	196,057
Weighted Average Fair Value
Outstanding - December 31, 2020 (in dollars per share)	$ 94.15		$ 87.06
Granted (in dollars per share)			102.73
Vested (in dollars per share)			76.31
Expired (in dollars per share)			74.85
Outstanding - June 30, 2021 (in dollars per share)		$ 94.15	$ 94.15
Awards to non-employee directors [Member]
Number of Shares
Granted awards (shares)	342		683
Weighted Average Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 129.09		$ 117.11

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Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation			14,020	10,319
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement			$ 1,478	$ 977
Unrecognized compensation cost		$ 5,600	$ 5,600
Awards to non-employee directors [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 129.09		$ 117.11
Granted awards (shares)	342		683
Unrecognized compensation expense related to the awards to non-employee directors		500	$ 500
Shares awarded to non-employee directors [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 129.09		$ 117.11
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	342		683
Total [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted awards (shares)			6,830
Shares awarded to non-employee directors [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period			6,830
Award to key employees [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Expired In Period			(852)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$ 102.73
Granted awards (shares)			68,562
Vesting period			3 years
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement			$ 1,500
Intrinsic value of the SICP awards		$ 23,500	$ 23,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period		(5,384)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		$ 93.39
Shares awarded to non-employee directors [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$ 102.73
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period			68,562
Accelerated Vested Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation			14,020

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Derivative Instruments Volume of Derivative Activity (Details) - Sharp Energy Inc [Member] gal in Millions, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) gal
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months | $	$ 6.2
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimate of Time to Transfer	12 months
Swap Purchases
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume	23.4
Swap Sales
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume	5.0

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Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Energy Marketing Contracts Assets, Current		$ 12,185	$ 12,185	$ 3,269
Energy Marketing Contract Liabilities, Current		(1,969)	(1,969)	(127)
Notional Amount of Nonderivative Instruments	$ 40,000	70,000	30,000
Notional Amount Nonderivative Instruments, Total			60,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months			100
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mark To Market Energy Assets [Member] | Propane Swap Agreement [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Energy Marketing Contracts Assets, Current		12,185	12,185	3,255
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mark-to-market energy liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Energy Marketing Contract Liabilities, Current		(15)	(15)	(40)
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Mark-to-market energy liabilities [Member] | Propane Swap Agreement [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Energy Marketing Contract Liabilities, Current		(1,954)	(1,954)	(64)
Sharp Energy Inc [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months			$ 6,200
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimate of Time to Transfer			12 months
Other Payables to Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations		$ 6,094	$ 6,094	$ 1,505
Interest Rate Swap Rate, High Range [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed Swap Rate		0.17%	0.17%	0.205%
Interest Rate Swap Rate, Low Range [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed Swap Rate				0.20%

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Derivative Instruments - Fair Values of Derivative Contracts Recorded in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Energy Marketing Contracts Assets, Current	$ 12,185	$ 3,269
Energy Marketing Contract Liabilities, Current	1,969	127
Mark To Market Energy Assets [Member] | Propane Swap Agreement [Member] | Derivatives designated as hedging instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Energy Marketing Contracts Assets, Current	12,185	3,255
Mark To Market Energy Assets [Member] | Put Option [Member] | Derivatives designated as hedging instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Energy Marketing Contracts Assets, Current		14
Energy Marketing Contract Liabilities, Current		23
Mark-to-market energy liabilities [Member] | Propane Swap Agreement [Member] | Derivatives designated as hedging instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Energy Marketing Contract Liabilities, Current	1,954	64
Mark-to-market energy liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Derivatives designated as hedging instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Energy Marketing Contract Liabilities, Current	$ 15	$ 40

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Derivative Instruments - Effects of Gains and Losses from Derivative Instruments on Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$ 3,215	$ 1,209	$ 11,272	$ 4,997
Cost of Sales [Member] | Derivatives designated as hedging instrument [Member] | Propane Swap Agreement [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	681	116	4,183	1,581
Cost of Sales [Member] | Derivatives designated as hedging instrument [Member] | Put Or Call Option
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	0		(24)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Derivatives designated as hedging instrument [Member] | Propane Swap Agreement [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax	2,491	1,022	7,039	3,385
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Derivatives designated as hedging instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax	19	37	24	(14)
Interest Expense [Member] | Derivatives designated as hedging instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$ 24	$ 34	$ 50	$ 45

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Assets:
Investments	$ 11,490	$ 10,776
Energy Marketing Contracts Assets, Current	12,185	3,269
Liabilities:
Energy Marketing Contract Liabilities, Current	1,969	127
Equity Securities [Member]
Assets:
Investments	23	21
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	9,474	8,620
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Assets:
Investments	23	21
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Investments - Mutual funds and other [Member]
Assets:
Investments	9,451	8,599
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Total Investments [Member]
Assets:
Investments	9,474	8,620
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	12,185	3,269
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	2,016	2,156
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Investments in guaranteed income fund [Member]
Assets:
Investments	2,016	2,156
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Total Investments [Member]
Assets:
Investments	2,016	2,156
Recurring [Member]
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	23,675	14,045
Liabilities:
Energy Marketing Contract Liabilities, Current		127
Recurring [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Assets:
Investments	23	21
Recurring [Member] | Investments in guaranteed income fund [Member]
Assets:
Investments	2,016	2,156
Recurring [Member] | Investments - Mutual funds and other [Member]
Assets:
Investments		8,599
Recurring [Member] | Total Investments [Member]
Assets:
Investments	$ 11,490	10,776
Recurring [Member] | Mark To Market Energy Assets incl. natural gas and swap agreements[Member]
Assets:
Derivative assets		$ 3,269

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Investments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments, at fair value	$ 11,490		$ 10,776
Derivative assets, at fair value	12,185		3,269
Energy Marketing Contract Liabilities, Current	1,969		127
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales	(241)	$ (514)
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	2,156	803
Purchases and adjustments	77	243
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3	0	1,579
Investment Income	24	18
Ending Balance	2,016	$ 2,129
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	9,474		8,620
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	12,185		3,269
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	2,016		2,156
Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	23,675		14,045
Energy Marketing Contract Liabilities, Current			127
Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments, at fair value	23		21
Equity Securities [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments, at fair value	23		21
Equity Securities [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments, at fair value	23		21
Investments in guaranteed income fund [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments, at fair value	2,016		2,156
Investments in guaranteed income fund [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments, at fair value	2,016		2,156
Investments - Mutual funds and other [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments, at fair value	9,451		8,599
Investments - Mutual funds and other [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments, at fair value			8,599
Total Investments [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments, at fair value	9,474		8,620
Total Investments [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments, at fair value	2,016		2,156
Total Investments [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Investments, at fair value	$ 11,490		10,776
Mark To Market Energy Assets Including Put Option [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Derivative Asset			$ 3,269

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Long-term debt including current maturities	$ 522.5	$ 523.0
Fair value of long-term debt	$ 561.9	$ 548.5

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Long-Term Debt - Outstanding Long-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ (522,500)	$ (523,000)
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount		310,000
Total Long-term debt		521,665	522,099
Less: current maturities		(16,206)	(13,600)
Less: debt issuance costs		825	901
Total long-term debt, net of current maturities		505,459	508,499
Aggregated Unfunded Commitments [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		0
New York Life [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	[1]	$ (140,000)
9.08% bond, due June 1, 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		9.08%
5.50% note, due October 12, 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		5.50%
5.93% note, due October 31, 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ (7,500)	(9,000)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		5.93%
5.68% note, due June 30, 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ (14,500)	(17,400)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		5.68%
6.43% note, due May 2, 2028 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ (4,900)	(5,600)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		6.43%
3.73% note, due December 16, 2028 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ (16,000)	(16,000)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.73%
3.88% note, due May 15, 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ (40,000)	(45,000)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.88%
3.25% note, due April 30, 2032 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ (70,000)	(70,000)
3.48% note, due May 31, 2038 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		(50,000)	(50,000)
Uncollateralized Senior Note Due November Two Thousand Thirty Eight [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ (50,000)	(50,000)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.58%
Uncollateralized Senior Note Due July Two Thousand Thirty Five
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ (50,000)	(50,000)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.00%
Uncollateralized Senior Note Due August Two Thousand Thirty Five
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ (40,000)	(40,000)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		2.96%
Uncollateralized Senior Note Due November Two Thousand Thirty Nine
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ (100,000)	$ (100,000)
Equipment Security Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ (9,590)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		2.46%
Equipment Security Note | Marlin Gas Services [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ (9,600)
Note Purchase Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ (50,000)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		2.49%
Aggregate Shelf Agreements [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ (360,000)
Aggregate Shelf Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		670,000
Prudential [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	[1]	(220,000)
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount	[1]	150,000
Prudential [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	[1]	370,000
MetLife [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	[1]	150,000
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount	[1]	$ 150,000

[1] (1) The Prudential, MetLife and NYL Shelf Agreements expire in April 2023, May 2023 and November 2021, respectively.

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Long-Term Debt - Outstanding Long-Term Debt- Supplemental Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
9.08% bond, due June 1, 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	Jun. 01, 2022
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	9.08%
5.50% note, due October 12, 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	Oct. 12, 2020
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.50%
5.93% note, due October 31, 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	Oct. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.93%
5.68% note, due June 30, 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	Jun. 30, 2026
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.68%
6.43% note, due May 2, 2028 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	May 02, 2028
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.43%
3.73% note, due December 16, 2028 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	Dec. 16, 2028
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.73%
3.88% note, due May 15, 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	May 15, 2029
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.88%
3.25% due April 30, 2032 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	Apr. 30, 2032
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.25%
3.48% note, due May 31, 2038 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	May 31, 2038
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.48%
Uncollateralized Senior Note Due November Two Thousand Thirty Eight [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	Nov. 30, 2038
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.58%
Uncollateralized Senior Note Due August Two Thousand Thirty Nine [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	Aug. 20, 2039
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.98%
Uncollateralized Senior Note Due December Two Thousand Thirty Four [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	Dec. 20, 2034
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.98%
Uncollateralized Senior Note Due July Two Thousand Thirty Five
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	Jul. 15, 2035
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.00%
Uncollateralized Senior Note Due August Two Thousand Thirty Five
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	Aug. 15, 2035
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.96%
Equipment Security Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	Sep. 29, 2031
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.46%

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Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Document Period End Date		Sep. 30, 2021
Long-term debt including current maturities		$ 522,500	$ 523,000
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount		$ 310,000
Uncollateralized Senior Note Due December Two Thousand Thirty Four [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		2.98%
Term Note Due January Two Thousand Twenty [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt including current maturities		$ 70,000	70,000
3.48% note, due May 31, 2038 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt including current maturities		50,000	50,000
3.25% note, due April 30, 2032 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt including current maturities		70,000	$ 70,000
New York Life [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt including current maturities	[1]	140,000
Aggregated Unfunded Commitments [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt including current maturities		0
Aggregate Shelf Agreements [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt including current maturities		360,000
MetLife [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	[1]	150,000
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount	[1]	150,000
Prudential [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt including current maturities	[1]	220,000
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount	[1]	150,000
New York Life [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount	[1]	10,000
Maximum [Member] | Aggregate Shelf Agreements [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes		670,000
Maximum [Member] | Prudential [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	[1]	370,000
Maximum [Member] | New York Life [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	[1]	$ 150,000

[1] (1) The Prudential, MetLife and NYL Shelf Agreements expire in April 2023, May 2023 and November 2021, respectively.

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Short-Term Borrowings (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital		0.65	0.65
Notional Amount of Nonderivative Instruments	$ 40,000,000	$ 70,000,000	$ 30,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity		203,400,000	203,400,000
Short-term borrowing		$ 192,026,000	$ 192,026,000	$ 175,644,000
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time		0.82%	0.82%	1.28%
Draws on letters of credit			$ 4,600,000
Financing Receivable, Revolving		$ 400,000,000	400,000,000
Revolving Line of Credit, Short-term
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Revolving		$ 200,000,000	$ 200,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		70.00%	70.00%
Revolving Line of Credit, Long-term
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Revolving		$ 200,000,000	$ 200,000,000
Debt Instrument, Fee			0.09
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		95.00%	95.00%
3.48% note, due May 31, 2038 [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.48%	3.48%
Committed Line of Credit Facility Two [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis			LIBOR rate, plus 0.75 percent
Committed Line of Credit Facility Three [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis			Lender's base rate, plus 0.75 percent
Committed Line of Credit Facility Five [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis			Lender's base rate, plus 0.85 percent
Committed Line of Credit Facility Four [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis			LIBOR rate, plus 1.125 percent
Committed Line of Credit Facility Six [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis			LIBOR rate, plus 1.75 percent
Committed Line of Credit Facility Seven [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis			LIBOR rate, plus 1.75 percent
Committed Line of Credit Facility Eight [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis			LIBOR rate, plus 1.75 percent
Committed Line of Credit Facility Nine [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis			LIBOR rate, plus 1.75 percent
Committed Line of Credit Facility One [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis			LIBOR rate, plus 0.75 percent
Revolving Credit Facility
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 400,000,000	$ 400,000,000
Interest Rate Swap Rate, Low Range [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Fixed Swap Rate				0.20%
Interest Rate Swap Rate, High Range [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Fixed Swap Rate		0.17%	0.17%	0.205%

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Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Lease Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 9,602	$ 11,194
Operating Lease, Liability, Current	1,725	1,747
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	8,380	9,872
Total Operating and Finance Lease Liabilities	$ 10,105	$ 11,619

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Leases Leases - Lease Cost Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Cost	[1]	$ 515	$ 627	$ 1,553	$ 1,882

[1] (1) Includes short-term leases and variable lease costs, which are immaterial

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Leases Leases - Right of Use Asset and Lease Liability Balance Sheet Classification Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Leases - Right of Use Asset and Lease Liability Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 9,602	$ 11,194
Operating Lease, Liability, Current	1,725	1,747
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	8,380	9,872
Total Operating and Finance Lease Liabilities	$ 10,105	$ 11,619

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Leases Leases - Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Additional Information (Details)	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Leases - Weighted Average Remaining Lease term Additional Information [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	3.80%	3.80%
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	8 years 6 months 14 days	8 years 8 months 12 days

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Leases Leases - Cash Flow Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Leases - Cash Flow Additional Information [Abstract]
Operating Cash Flow from Operating Leases	$ 1,399	$ 1,435

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Leases Leases - Schedule of Future Maturities Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Leases - Schedule of Future Maturities Additional Information [Abstract]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year	$ 597	[1]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One	1,845	[1]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two	1,762	[1]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three	1,607	[1]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due	11,745	[1]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount	(1,640)
Operating Lease, Liability	10,105	[1]
Lessee Future Operating Lease Option Payments	2,100
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four	1,387	[1]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five	951	[1]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five	$ 3,596	[1]

[1] Operating lease payments include $2.1 million related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised.