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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 1, 2010
Enstar Group Limited
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Bermuda
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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001-33289
(Commission
File Number)
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N/A
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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P.O. Box HM 2267, Windsor Place, 3rd Floor |
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18 Queen Street, Hamilton HM JX Bermuda
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (441) 292-3645
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
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Item 1.01. |
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Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. |
On October 1, 2010, Enstar Group Limited (the Company) entered into share repurchase
agreements (the Repurchase Agreements) with three of its executives and certain trusts and a
corporation affiliated with them to repurchase an aggregate of 800,000 ordinary shares of the
Company at a price of $70.00 per share. The aggregate purchase price of $56,000,000 is payable by
the Company through promissory notes to each selling shareholder (each, a Promissory Note).
The Company agreed to repurchase an aggregate of 600,000 ordinary shares from Dominic F.
Silvester and R&H Trust Co. (NZ) Limited, as trustee of the Left Trust (the Left Trust). Mr.
Silvester is the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Mr.
Silvester and his immediate family are the sole beneficiaries of the Left Trust. Mr. Silvesters
beneficial ownership interest in the Company will be reduced from approximately 15.6% to 11.9% as a
result of the repurchase. The sales by Mr. Silvester are designed to reduce his holdings below 10%
after taking into consideration the 2,972,892 shares of nonvoting convertible ordinary shares of
the Company held by one of its subsidiaries (which shares are not considered to be outstanding for
financial reporting purposes). Mr. Silvester has informed the Company that he intends to become a
resident of the United States during 2011 or 2012, which will make Mr. Silvester a U.S. person
for purposes of the subpart F rules under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Under those rules, if
one or more U.S. persons that each own, directly or by attribution, 10% or more of a foreign
corporations outstanding shares, measured by voting power, own in the aggregate more than 25% of
the foreign corporations outstanding shares, by vote or value, the corporation will be a
controlled foreign corporation with respect to insurance income which is generally defined
as insurance company income from insuring risks located outside its country of incorporation. In
that case, those U.S. shareholders must include in their taxable income each year their pro rata
share of the controlled foreign corporations insurance income even if that income is not
distributed. A substantial amount of the income normally earned by the Companys non-U.S.
subsidiaries that are insurance companies constitutes insurance income as so defined.
The Company believes that the nonvoting shares owned by its subsidiary do not affect the
determination whether the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a controlled foreign corporation,
and that the Companys bye-law restriction that caps any U.S. persons voting power with respect to
Company shares at 9.5% of the total voting power, coupled with pass-through voting for directors of
the Companys foreign subsidiaries, has operated and will continue to operate to preclude any U.S.
person from owning, directly or by attribution, more than 10%, measured by voting power, of the
shares of the Company or any of its foreign subsidiaries. Accordingly, the Company believes that
the ownership of 10% or more of its ordinary shares by a U.S. person should not cause the Company
or any of its subsidiaries to be controlled foreign corporations. Nonetheless, it is possible that
Internal Revenue Service might disagree with these positions. Therefore, the Company believes it
is prudent to avoid a circumstance in which U.S. persons that own 10% or more of its outstanding
shares, by vote or value, own in the aggregate more than 25% of its outstanding shares. Because
the Companys subsidiary that owns the nonvoting convertible ordinary shares is a U.S. person, any
negative tax consequences from the Company becoming a controlled foreign corporation might impact
that subsidiary and, hence, the Company, as well as Mr. Silvester. By repurchasing the shares
from Mr. Silvester, the Company eliminates any such tax exposure that might otherwise have resulted
from his move to the United States.
The Company also agreed to repurchase 100,000 of its ordinary shares from R&H Trust Co. (BVI)
Limited, as trustee of the Elbow Trust (the Elbow Trust). Paul J. OShea (the Companys Joint
Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President and a member of its Board of Directors) and his
immediate family are the sole beneficiaries of the Elbow Trust. In addition, the Company agreed to
repurchase 100,000 of its ordinary shares from Hove Investments Holding Limited (Hove). Nicholas
A. Packer (the Companys Joint Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President) and his
immediate family are the sole beneficiaries of a trust that is the sole owner of Hove. While the
shares held by Messrs. OShea and Packer do not present the same tax issues as Mr. Silvesters
holdings, the Company believed it was fair and appropriate to offer each of them, as Mr.
Silvesters co-founders of the Company, the opportunity to sell shares back to the Company on the
same terms offered to Mr. Silvester.
Closing of the repurchase transactions is expected to occur as soon as practicable. At the
closing, the Company will issue a Promissory Note to Mr. Silvester in the principal amount of
$4,789,260 and to the Left Trust in the principal amount of $37,210,740. The Company will issue
Promissory Notes to both the Elbow Trust and
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Hove in the principal amount of $7,000,000. The annual interest rate for the notes is fixed at
3.5% and the notes are repayable in three equal installments on December 31, 2010, December 1, 2011
and December 1, 2012. The holders may accelerate amounts payable under the Promissory Notes upon
the Companys default in payment, a sale of all or substantially all of the Companys assets,
formal action in contemplation of the Companys dissolution or liquidation or the institution of
bankruptcy proceedings. The Company may prepay the Promissory Notes in whole or in part at any
time without premium or penalty.
In connection with the Repurchase Agreements, the Company will enter into lock-up agreements
with each of Messrs. Silvester, OShea and Packer, the Left Trust, the Elbow Trust, Hove, and a
separate trust of which Mr. Silvester and his immediate family are the sole beneficiaries. The
lock-up agreements prohibit future sales and transfers of shares now owned or subsequently acquired
for two years from the date of the Repurchase Agreements.
The Repurchase Agreements and the transactions contemplated thereby were approved by the
Companys Audit Committee, which consists solely of its independent directors, on September 30,
2010. The closing price of the Companys ordinary shares on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on
September 29, 2010 was $72.11. The descriptions of the Repurchase Agreements are qualified in
their entirety by reference to the full text of the agreements, which are filed as Exhibits 10.1,
10.2 and 10.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
In addition to the repurchases by the Company, Messrs. OShea and Packer have also entered
into agreements to sell 32,500 shares each at $70.00 per share to certain investment funds
affiliated with Akre Capital Management, LLC. Charles T. Akre, a member of the Companys Board of
Directors, is the managing member of Akre Capital Management, LLC. Mr. OSheas beneficial
ownership interest in the Company will be reduced from approximately 4.6% to 3.9% as a result of
the two transactions. Mr. Packers beneficial ownership interest in the Company will be reduced
from approximately 4.4% to 3.7% as a result of the two transactions.
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Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet
Arrangement of a Registrant. |
The information set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report regarding the Promissory Notes
is hereby incorporated by reference. The description of the Promissory Notes set forth herein is
qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of Promissory Notes, which are
included as exhibits to the Repurchase Agreements filed as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 to this
Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.
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Item 9.01 |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
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10.1 |
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Share Repurchase Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2010, by and among Enstar Group Limited,
Dominic F. Silvester and R&H Trust Co. (NZ) Limited, as trustee of the Left Trust. |
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Share Repurchase Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2010, by and among Enstar Group Limited,
Paul J. OShea and R&H Trust Co. (BVI) Limited, as trustee of the Elbow Trust. |
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Share Repurchase Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2010, by and among Enstar Group Limited,
Nicholas A. Packer and Hove Investments Holding Limited. |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
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Date: October 1, 2010 |
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/s/ Richard J. Harris
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Richard J. Harris |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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10.1 |
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Share Repurchase Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2010, by and among Enstar Group Limited,
Dominic F. Silvester and R&H Trust Co. (NZ) Limited, as trustee of the Left Trust. |
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Share Repurchase Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2010, by and among Enstar Group Limited,
Paul J. OShea and R&H Trust Co. (BVI) Limited, as trustee of the Elbow Trust. |
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Share Repurchase Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2010, by and among Enstar Group Limited,
Nicholas A. Packer and Hove Investments Holding Limited. |
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Exhibit 10.1
EXECUTION VERSION
SHARE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS SHARE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (this Agreement) is dated as of October 1, 2010 by
and among Enstar Group Limited (the Company), Dominic F. Silvester (Silvester)
and R&H Trust Co. (NZ) Limited, as trustee of the Left Trust (the Left Trust and,
together with Silvester, the Sellers).
WHEREAS, Silvester desires to sell 68,418 ordinary shares of the Company, par value $1.00 per
share (the Silvester Shares), to the Company;
WHEREAS, the Left Trust desires to sell 531,582 ordinary shares of the Company, par value
$1.00 per share (the Trust Shares), to the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Company desires to purchase the Silvester Shares and the Trust Shares
(collectively, the Shares) from Silvester and the Left Trust, respectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be bound hereby, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SALE AND PURCHASE; CLOSING.
1.1 Sale and Transfer of the Shares. Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, the Company shall purchase the Silvester Shares from Silvester and the Trust Shares from
the Left Trust at a purchase price of $70.00 per Share, for an aggregate purchase price of
$4,789,260 for the Silvester Shares and $37,210,740 for the Trust Shares, payable as provided in
Section 1.2 hereof.
1.2 Payment. At the Closing (as defined below):
(a) each Seller shall (i) deliver to the Company stock certificates, endorsed in blank,
representing the respective Sellers Shares or (ii) cause the respective Sellers Shares to be
electronically transferred to the Companys account at the Companys transfer agent;
(b) the Company shall deliver to Silvester the promissory note in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit A (the Silvester Note) as consideration for the Silvester Shares;
(c) the Company shall deliver to the Left Trust the promissory note in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit B (the Trust Note) as consideration for the Trust Shares;
(d) Silvester shall deliver to the Company the lock-up agreement in the form attached hereto
as Exhibit C (the Silvester Lock-up);
(e) the Left Trust shall deliver to the Company the lock-up agreement in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit D (the Left Trust Lock-up); and
(f) Silvester shall cause R&H Trust Co. (BVI) Ltd., as trustee of the Right Trust (the
Right Trust) to deliver to the Company the lock-up agreement in the form attached hereto
as Exhibit E (the Right Trust Lock-up).
(g) This Agreement, the Silvester Note, the Trust Note, the Silvester Lock-up, the Left Trust
Lock-up and the Right Trust Lock-up are collectively referred to herein as the Transaction
Documents.
1.3 Closing. The closing of the sale and purchase of the Shares (the
Closing) shall occur as soon as reasonably practicable following the execution and
delivery of this Agreement and at such place as the parties shall agree.
SECTION 2. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SILVESTER. Silvester hereby represents
and warrants to the Company as follows:
2.1 Securities Ownership. Each Seller is the beneficial and record owner of its
respective Shares, free and clear of any lien, pledge, option, security interest, claim, charge,
third party right or any other restriction or encumbrance (each an Encumbrance) and will,
at the Closing, transfer to the Company good and marketable title to the Shares, free and clear of
any Encumbrance. Other than the Right Trust, no affiliate or immediate family member of the
Sellers or the Right Trust beneficially owns any ordinary shares of the Company or any securities
convertible into ordinary shares of the Company.
2.2 Authority; Execution and Delivery. The Sellers and the Right Trust have the
requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents to which each is a party, to perform their obligations under this Agreement and the other
Transaction Documents to which each is a party and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby and thereby. All requisite action has been taken to authorize the execution, delivery and
performance by the Sellers and the Right Trust of this Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents to which each is a party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and
thereby, and, with respect to the Left Trust and the Right Trust, no other proceedings on the part
of the trusts or their trustees are necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance
of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which each is a party and the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents to which each Seller and the Right Trust is a party have been duly executed and delivered
by each Seller and the Right Trust and constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of the
Sellers and the Right Trust, enforceable against the Sellers and the Right Trust in accordance with
their terms, except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general
application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors rights and general principles of
equity.
2.3 No Conflicts; Consents. The execution, delivery and performance by the Sellers
and the Right Trust of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which each is a party,
and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not: (a)
with respect to the Left Trust and the Right Trust, conflict with or result in a violation or
breach of, or default under, any provision of the respective trusts organizational or trust
documents; (b) conflict with or result in a violation or breach of any provision of any law or
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governmental order applicable to a Seller or the Right Trust; (c) require the consent, notice
or other action by any person under, conflict with, result in a violation or breach of, constitute
a default or an event that, with or without notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a
default under, result in the acceleration of or create in any party the right to accelerate,
terminate, modify or cancel any contract to which a Seller or the Right Trust is a party or by
which a Seller or the Right Trust is bound or to which any of their properties and assets are
subject; or (d) result in the creation or imposition of any Encumbrance on any properties or assets
of a Seller or the Right Trust. No consent, approval, permit, governmental order, declaration or
filing with, or notice to, any governmental authority is required by or with respect to a Seller or
the Right Trust in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other
Transaction Documents to which a Seller or the Right Trust is a party and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (except for any filings that may be required by the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of obligations under Section 13 or Section 16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) .
SECTION 3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY. The Company hereby
represents and warrants to the Sellers as follows:
3.1 Authority; Execution and Delivery. The Company has the requisite power and
authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is
a party, to perform its obligations under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to
which it is a party and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. All
requisite action has been taken to authorize the execution, delivery and performance by the Company
of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and no other proceedings on the part of the
Company are necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and
the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which the
Company is a party have been duly executed and delivered by the Company and constitute the legal,
valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with
their terms, except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general
application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors rights and general principles of
equity.
3.2 No Conflicts; Consents. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of
this Agreement and the Transaction Documents to which it is a party, and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not: (a) conflict with or result in a
violation or breach of, or default under, any provision of the memorandum of association, bye-laws
or other organizational documents of the Company; (b) conflict with or result in a violation or
breach of any provision of any law or governmental order applicable to the Company; (c) require the
consent, notice or other action by any person under, conflict with, result in a violation or breach
of, constitute a default or an event that, with or without notice or lapse of time or both, would
constitute a default under, result in the acceleration of or create in any party the right to
accelerate, terminate, modify or cancel any contract to which the Company is a party or by which
the Company is bound or to which any of its properties and assets are subject; or (d) result in the
creation or imposition of any Encumbrance on any properties or assets of the Company. No consent,
approval, permit,
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governmental order, declaration or filing with, or notice to, any governmental authority is
required by or with respect to the Company in connection with the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (except for any filings that may be required by the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of the Companys obligations under the Exchange
Act or by any insurance authority or other regulatory body with jurisdiction over the Company or
any of its subsidiaries).
SECTION 4. FURTHER ASSURANCES. Each party hereto shall use its commercially
reasonable efforts to execute all documents necessary or desirable to effect the transaction
contemplated hereunder.
SECTION 5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; EFFECT ON PRIOR DOCUMENTS. This Agreement and the other
documents referred to herein or delivered pursuant hereto contain the entire agreement among the
parties with respect to the transaction contemplated hereby and supersede all prior negotiations,
commitments, agreements and understandings among them with respect thereto.
SECTION 6. COUNTERPARTS; FACSIMILE AND PDF SIGNATURES. This Agreement may be executed
in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together
shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures of the parties transmitted by facsimile
or pdf shall be deemed to be their originals for all purposes.
SECTION 7. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and
enforced in accordance with, the substantive laws of Bermuda without regard to its principles of
conflicts of laws.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above
written.
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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
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/s/ Richard J. Harris
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Name: |
Richard J. Harris |
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Title: |
Chief Financial Officer |
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/s/ Dominic F. Silvester
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DOMINIC F. SILVESTER |
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The COMMON SEAL of R&H TRUST CO. (NZ) LIMITED, as trustee of THE LEFT TRUST was hereunto affixed in the presence of
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/s/ Bryce M. R. Smith
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Bryce M. R. Smith |
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Director |
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[Affix Seal Above] |
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[Signature Page to Silvester Share Repurchase Agreement]
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EXHIBIT A
Silvester Note
See attached.
PROMISSORY NOTE
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$4,789,260
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October __, 2010 |
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Hamilton, Bermuda |
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED, a Bermuda exempted company, (Maker), hereby
unconditionally promises to pay to the order of DOMINIC F. SILVESTER, an individual (Payee), in
installments as hereinafter provided, the principal amount of FOUR MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED
EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS ($4,789,260), together with interest on the
outstanding principal balance hereof from time to time outstanding from the date hereof and until
this Note is paid in full, whether before or after maturity, at an annual rate of three and
one-half percent (3.5%), and, to the extent lawful, to pay interest at the same rate on any overdue
installment of interest.
Interest shall be calculated on the basis of actual days elapsed and a year of 360 days and
shall be paid in arrears on each Payment Date (as defined below).
The principal amount hereof shall be repaid on each date specified below, or if the date
specified below is not a business day, on the first business day thereafter (each, a Payment
Date), in each case in the amount specified below, such that the Note will be repaid in full on
the last Payment Date:
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Payment Date |
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Amount of Repayment |
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December 31, 2010 |
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$1,596,420 |
December 1, 2011 |
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$1,596,420 |
December 1, 2012 |
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$1,596,420 |
Payments of principal and interest shall be made in lawful money of the United States of
America by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designated in writing to
Maker by Payee or at such other place as the holder of this Note shall designate to Maker in
writing.
Maker may prepay this Note in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty. Any
partial prepayment shall be applied to the unpaid installments of principal in the inverse order of
their maturity.
The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an Event of Default hereunder: (a)
default in any payment by Maker hereunder when due; (b) sale of all or substantially all of Makers
assets, or any formal action in contemplation of the dissolution, liquidation or termination of
Makers existence; or (c) institution of any proceedings by or against Maker under any law relating
to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other form of debtor relief or
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Makers making an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the appointment of a receiver,
trustee, conservator or other judicial representative for Maker or Makers property.
Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, all amounts payable hereunder shall, at the
holders option but without notice or demand, become immediately due and payable, and the holder
shall thereupon have all rights and remedies provided hereunder or otherwise available at law or in
equity.
No failure or delay on the part of the holder to insist on strict performance of Makers
obligations hereunder or to exercise any remedy shall constitute a waiver of the holders rights in
that or any other instance. No waiver of any of the holders rights shall be effective unless in
writing, and any waiver of any default or any instance of non-compliance shall be limited to its
express terms and shall not extend to any other default or instance of non-compliance.
Maker and each endorser hereby waives presentment, notice of nonpayment or dishonor, protest,
notice of protest and all other notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance,
default or enforcement of payment of this Note, and hereby waives all notice or right of approval
of any extensions, renewals, modifications or forbearances which may be allowed.
Maker shall pay all reasonable costs and expenses (including attorneys fees) incurred by the
holder relating to the enforcement of this Note.
Any provision hereof found to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever
shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of the remainder hereof.
If the effective interest rate on this Note would otherwise violate any applicable usury law,
then the interest rate shall be reduced to the maximum permissible rate and any payment received by
the holder in excess of the maximum permissible rate shall be treated as a prepayment of the
principal of this Note.
This Note shall be binding upon Makers successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit
of each holder of this Note and such holders heirs, personal representatives, successors,
endorsees and assigns.
This Note shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Bermuda (excluding
the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). If any of the terms of this Note shall be
declared invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect any of
the other terms hereof or such other instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, has duly executed and
delivered this instrument.
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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
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By: |
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Name: |
Richard J. Harris |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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[Signature Page to Silvester Note]
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EXHIBIT B
Trust Note
See attached.
PROMISSORY NOTE
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$37,210,740
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October __, 2010 |
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Hamilton, Bermuda |
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED, a Bermuda exempted company, (Maker), hereby
unconditionally promises to pay to the order of R&H TRUST CO. (NZ) LIMITED, as trustee of THE LEFT
TRUST, a trust formed under the laws of New Zealand (Payee), in installments as hereinafter
provided, the principal amount of THIRTY-SEVEN MILLION TWO HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY
($37,210,740), together with interest on the outstanding principal balance hereof from time to time
outstanding from the date hereof and until this Note is paid in full, whether before or after
maturity, at an annual rate of three and one-half percent (3.5%), and, to the extent lawful, to pay
interest at the same rate on any overdue installment of interest.
Interest shall be calculated on the basis of actual days elapsed and a year of 360 days and
shall be paid in arrears on each Payment Date (as defined below).
The principal amount hereof shall be repaid on each date specified below, or if the date
specified below is not a business day, on the first business day thereafter (each, a Payment
Date), in each case in the amount specified below, such that the Note will be repaid in full on
the last Payment Date:
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Amount of Repayment |
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December 31, 2010
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December 1, 2011
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12,403,580 |
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December 1, 2012
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12,403,580 |
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Payments of principal and interest shall be made in lawful money of the United States of
America by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designated in writing to
Maker by Payee or at such other place as the holder of this Note shall designate to Maker in
writing.
Maker may prepay this Note in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty. Any
partial prepayment shall be applied to the unpaid installments of principal in the inverse order of
their maturity.
The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an Event of Default hereunder: (a)
default in any payment by Maker hereunder when due; (b) sale of all or substantially all of Makers
assets, or any formal action in contemplation of the dissolution, liquidation or termination of
Makers existence; or (c) institution of any proceedings by or against Maker under any law relating
to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other form of debtor relief or
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Makers making an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the appointment of a receiver,
trustee, conservator or other judicial representative for Maker or Makers property.
Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, all amounts payable hereunder shall, at the
holders option but without notice or demand, become immediately due and payable, and the holder
shall thereupon have all rights and remedies provided hereunder or otherwise available at law or in
equity.
No failure or delay on the part of the holder to insist on strict performance of Makers
obligations hereunder or to exercise any remedy shall constitute a waiver of the holders rights in
that or any other instance. No waiver of any of the holders rights shall be effective unless in
writing, and any waiver of any default or any instance of non-compliance shall be limited to its
express terms and shall not extend to any other default or instance of non-compliance.
Maker and each endorser hereby waives presentment, notice of nonpayment or dishonor, protest,
notice of protest and all other notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance,
default or enforcement of payment of this Note, and hereby waives all notice or right of approval
of any extensions, renewals, modifications or forbearances which may be allowed.
Maker shall pay all reasonable costs and expenses (including attorneys fees) incurred by the
holder relating to the enforcement of this Note.
Any provision hereof found to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever
shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of the remainder hereof.
If the effective interest rate on this Note would otherwise violate any applicable usury law,
then the interest rate shall be reduced to the maximum permissible rate and any payment received by
the holder in excess of the maximum permissible rate shall be treated as a prepayment of the
principal of this Note.
This Note shall be binding upon Makers successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit
of each holder of this Note and such holders heirs, personal representatives, successors,
endorsees and assigns.
This Note shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Bermuda (excluding
the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). If any of the terms of this Note shall be
declared invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect any of
the other terms hereof or such other instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, has duly executed and
delivered this instrument.
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EXHIBIT C
Silvester Lock-up
See attached.
October __, 2010
Enstar Group Limited
P.O. Box HM 2267
Windsor Place, 3rd Floor
18 Queen Street
Hamilton HM JX
Bermuda
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Dear Sirs:
The undersigned, a shareholder of Enstar Group Limited, a Bermuda exempted company (the
Company), understands that the Company proposes to enter into a Share Repurchase Agreement (the
Repurchase Agreement) with the shareholder and R&H Trust Co. (NZ) Limited, as trustee of the Left
Trust, providing for the Companys repurchase of certain of the shareholders and the Left Trusts
ordinary shares of the Company, par value $1.00 per share (the Ordinary Shares). In recognition
of the benefit that such a repurchase will confer upon the undersigned, and for other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
undersigned agrees with the Company that, during a period of two years from the date of the
Repurchase Agreement (the Lock-up Period), the undersigned will not, without the prior written
consent of the Company, (i) directly or indirectly, offer, sell, contract to sell, sell any option
or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any option, right or
warrant to purchase, or otherwise dispose of or transfer any of the Companys Ordinary Shares or
any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Ordinary Shares, whether now
owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with respect to which the undersigned has or
hereafter acquires the power of disposition (collectively, the Lock-Up Securities) or (ii) enter
into any swap or any other agreement or any transaction that transfers, in whole or in part,
directly or indirectly, the economic consequence of ownership of the Lock-Up Securities, whether
any such swap or other transaction is to be settled by delivery of Ordinary Shares or other
securities, in cash or otherwise.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, and subject to the conditions below, the undersigned may
transfer the Lock-Up Securities without the prior written consent of the Company:
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provided, in each case, that: (A) the Company receives a signed lock-up agreement for the balance
of the Lock-up Period from each donee, trustee, distributee, or transferee, as the case may be and
(B) any such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value.
In addition, the undersigned agrees that, without the Companys prior written consent, the
undersigned will not, during the period commencing on the date hereof and ending at the end of the
Lock-up Period, make any demand for or exercise any right with respect to, the registration of any
Lock-up Securities or any securities convertible into, exercisable for, or exchangeable for Lock-up
Securities.
The undersigned understands and acknowledges that the terms of this lock-up agreement apply to
Lock-Up Securities that are subject to any pledge arrangement or agreement, and accordingly, any
sale or transfer of any pledged Lock-up Securities in violation of the provisions herein would
constitute a breach of this lock-up agreement for which the Company would be entitled to seek
damages.
The undersigned also agrees and consents to the entry of stop transfer instructions with the
Companys transfer agent and registrar against the transfer of the Lock-Up Securities except in
compliance with the foregoing restrictions.
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EXHIBIT D
Left Trust Lock-up
See attached.
October __, 2010
Enstar Group Limited
P.O. Box HM 2267
Windsor Place, 3rd Floor
18 Queen Street
Hamilton HM JX
Bermuda
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Dear Sirs:
The undersigned, a shareholder of Enstar Group Limited, a Bermuda exempted company (the
Company), understands that the Company proposes to enter into a Share Repurchase Agreement (the
Repurchase Agreement) with Dominic F. Silvester and the shareholder providing for the Companys
repurchase of certain of Mr. Silvesters and the shareholders ordinary shares of the Company, par
value $1.00 per share (the Ordinary Shares). In recognition of the benefit that such a
repurchase will confer upon the undersigned, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned agrees with the Company
that, during a period of two years from the date of the Repurchase Agreement (the Lock-up
Period), the undersigned will not, without the prior written consent of the Company, (i) directly
or indirectly, offer, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any
option or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, or otherwise dispose of
or transfer any of the Companys Ordinary Shares or any securities convertible into or exchangeable
or exercisable for Ordinary Shares, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or
with respect to which the undersigned has or hereafter acquires the power of disposition
(collectively, the Lock-Up Securities) or (ii) enter into any swap or any other agreement or any
transaction that transfers, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, the economic consequence
of ownership of the Lock-Up Securities, whether any such swap or other transaction is to be settled
by delivery of Ordinary Shares or other securities, in cash or otherwise.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, and subject to the conditions below, the undersigned may
transfer the Lock-Up Securities without the prior written consent of the Company as:
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provided, in each case, that: (A) the Company receives a signed lock-up agreement for the balance
of the Lock-up Period from each donee, trustee, distributee, or transferee, as the case may be and
(B) any such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value.
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In addition, the undersigned agrees that, without the Companys prior written consent, the
undersigned will not, during the period commencing on the date hereof and ending at the end of the
Lock-up Period, make any demand for or exercise any right with respect to, the registration of any
Lock-up Securities or any securities convertible into, exercisable for, or exchangeable for Lock-up
Securities.
The undersigned understands and acknowledges that the terms of this lock-up agreement apply to
Lock-Up Securities that are subject to any pledge arrangement or agreement, and accordingly, any
sale or transfer of any pledged Lock-up Securities in violation of the provisions herein would
constitute a breach of this lock-up agreement for which the Company would be entitled to seek
damages.
The undersigned also agrees and consents to the entry of stop transfer instructions with the
Companys transfer agent and registrar against the transfer of the Lock-Up Securities except in
compliance with the foregoing restrictions.
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The COMMON SEAL of R&H TRUST CO. (NZ) LIMITED, as trustee of THE LEFT TRUST was hereunto affixed in the presence of
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EXHIBIT E
Right Trust Lock-up
See attached.
October __, 2010
Enstar Group Limited
P.O. Box HM 2267
Windsor Place, 3rd Floor
18 Queen Street
Hamilton HM JX
Bermuda
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Dear Sirs:
The undersigned, a shareholder of Enstar Group Limited, a Bermuda exempted company (the
Company), understands that the Company proposes to enter into a Share Repurchase Agreement (the
Repurchase Agreement) with Dominic F. Silvester and R&H Trust Co. (NZ) Limited, as trustee of the
Left Trust, providing for the Companys repurchase of certain of Mr. Silvesters and the Left
Trusts ordinary shares of the Company, par value $1.00 per share (the Ordinary Shares). In
recognition of the benefit that such a repurchase will confer upon the undersigned, as well as Mr.
Silvester and the Left Trust, which are affiliated with the undersigned, and for other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
undersigned agrees with the Company that, during a period of two years from the date of the
Repurchase Agreement (the Lock-up Period), the undersigned will not, without the prior written
consent of the Company, (i) directly or indirectly, offer, sell, contract to sell, sell any option
or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any option, right or
warrant to purchase, or otherwise dispose of or transfer any of the Companys Ordinary Shares or
any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Ordinary Shares, whether now
owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with respect to which the undersigned has or
hereafter acquires the power of disposition (collectively, the Lock-Up Securities) or (ii) enter
into any swap or any other agreement or any transaction that transfers, in whole or in part,
directly or indirectly, the economic consequence of ownership of the Lock-Up Securities, whether
any such swap or other transaction is to be settled by delivery of Ordinary Shares or other
securities, in cash or otherwise.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, and subject to the conditions below, the undersigned may
transfer the Lock-Up Securities without the prior written consent of the Company as:
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provided, in each case, that: (A) the Company receives a signed lock-up agreement for the balance
of the Lock-up Period from each donee, trustee, distributee, or transferee, as the case may be and
(B) any such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value.
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In addition, the undersigned agrees that, without the Companys prior written consent, the
undersigned will not, during the period commencing on the date hereof and ending at the end of the
Lock-up Period, make any demand for or exercise any right with respect to, the registration of any
Lock-up Securities or any securities convertible into, exercisable for, or exchangeable for Lock-up
Securities.
The undersigned understands and acknowledges that the terms of this lock-up agreement apply to
Lock-Up Securities that are subject to any pledge arrangement or agreement, and accordingly, any
sale or transfer of any pledged Lock-up Securities in violation of the provisions herein would
constitute a breach of this lock-up agreement for which the Company would be entitled to seek
damages.
The undersigned also agrees and consents to the entry of stop transfer instructions with the
Companys transfer agent and registrar against the transfer of the Lock-Up Securities except in
compliance with the foregoing restrictions.
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The COMMON SEAL of R&H TRUST CO. (BVI) LIMITED, as trustee of THE RIGHT TRUST was hereunto affixed in the presence of
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Exhibit 10.2
EXECUTION VERSION
SHARE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS SHARE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (this Agreement) is dated as of October 1, 2010 by
and among Enstar Group Limited (the Company), Paul J. OShea (OShea) and R&H
Trust Co. (BVI) Limited, as trustee of the Elbow Trust (the Elbow Trust).
WHEREAS, OShea and his immediate family are the sole beneficiaries of the Elbow Trust;
WHEREAS, the Elbow Trust desires to sell 100,000 ordinary shares of the Company, par value
$1.00 per share (the Shares), to the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Company desires to purchase the Shares from the Elbow Trust.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be bound hereby, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SALE AND PURCHASE; CLOSING.
1.1 Sale and Transfer of the Shares. Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, the Company shall purchase the Shares from the Elbow Trust at a purchase price of $70.00
per Share, for an aggregate purchase price of $7,000,000, payable as provided in Section 1.2
hereof.
1.2 Payment. At the Closing (as defined below):
(a) the Elbow Trust shall (i) deliver to the Company stock certificates, endorsed in blank,
representing the Shares or (ii) cause the Shares to be electronically transferred to the Companys
account at the Companys transfer agent;
(b) the Company shall deliver to the Elbow Trust the promissory note in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit A (the Trust Note) as consideration for the Shares;
(c) OShea shall deliver to the Company the lock-up agreement in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit B (the OShea Lock-up); and
(d) the Elbow Trust shall deliver to the Company the lock-up agreement in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit C (the Elbow Trust Lock-up).
(e) This Agreement, the Trust Note, the OShea Lock-up and the Elbow Trust Lock-up are
collectively referred to herein as the Transaction Documents.
1.3 Closing. The closing of the sale and purchase of the Shares (the
Closing) shall
occur as soon as reasonably practicable following the execution and
delivery of this Agreement and at such place as the parties shall agree.
SECTION 2. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF OSHEA. OShea hereby represents and
warrants to the Company as follows:
2.1 Securities Ownership. The Elbow Trust is the beneficial and record owner of the
Shares, free and clear of any lien, pledge, option, security interest, claim, charge, third party
right or any other restriction or encumbrance (each an Encumbrance) and will, at the
Closing, transfer to the Company good and marketable title to the Shares, free and clear of any
Encumbrance. No affiliate of the Elbow Trust or OShea, and no immediate family member of OShea,
beneficially owns any ordinary shares of the Company or any securities convertible into ordinary
shares of the Company.
2.2 Authority; Execution and Delivery. OShea and the Elbow Trust each have the
requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents to which each is a party, to perform their obligations under this Agreement and the other
Transaction Documents to which each is a party and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby and thereby. All requisite action has been taken to authorize the execution, delivery and
performance by OShea and the Elbow Trust of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to
which each is a party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby,
and, with respect to the Elbow Trust, no other proceedings on the part of the trust or its trustee
are necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other
Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby and thereby. This Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which each of OShea and
the Elbow Trust is a party have been duly executed and delivered by each of OShea and the Elbow
Trust and constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of OShea and the Elbow Trust,
enforceable against OShea and the Elbow Trust in accordance with their terms, except as limited by
bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general application relating to or affecting the
enforcement of creditors rights and general principles of equity.
2.3 No Conflicts; Consents. The execution, delivery and performance by OShea and the
Elbow Trust of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which each is a party, and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not: (a) with
respect to the Elbow Trust, conflict with or result in a violation or breach of, or default under,
any provision of the trusts organizational or trust documents; (b) conflict with or result in a
violation or breach of any provision of any law or governmental order applicable to OShea or the
Elbow Trust; (c) require the consent, notice or other action by any person under, conflict with,
result in a violation or breach of, constitute a default or an event that, with or without notice
or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default under, result in the acceleration of or create
in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify or cancel any contract to which OShea or
the Elbow Trust is a party or by which OShea or the Elbow Trust is bound or to which any of their
properties and assets are subject; or (d) result in the creation or imposition of any Encumbrance
on any properties or assets of OShea or the Elbow Trust. No consent, approval, permit,
governmental order, declaration or filing with, or notice to, any governmental authority is
required by or with respect to OShea or the Elbow Trust in
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connection with the execution and
delivery of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which OShea or the Elbow Trust is a party and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (except for any filings that may be required by the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of obligations under Section 13 or Section 16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) .
SECTION 3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY. The Company hereby
represents and warrants to OShea and the Elbow Trust as follows:
3.1 Authority; Execution and Delivery. The Company has the requisite power and
authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is
a party, to perform its obligations under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to
which it is a party and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. All
requisite action has been taken to authorize the execution, delivery and performance by the Company
of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and no other proceedings on the part of the
Company are necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and
the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which the
Company is a party have been duly executed and delivered by the Company and constitute the legal,
valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with
their terms, except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general
application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors rights and general principles of
equity.
3.2 No Conflicts; Consents. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of
this Agreement and the Transaction Documents to which it is a party, and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not: (a) conflict with or result in a
violation or breach of, or default under, any provision of the memorandum of association, bye-laws
or other organizational documents of the Company; (b) conflict with or result in a violation or
breach of any provision of any law or governmental order applicable to the Company; (c) require the
consent, notice or other action by any person under, conflict with, result in a violation or breach
of, constitute a default or an event that, with or without notice or lapse of time or both, would
constitute a default under, result in the acceleration of or create in any party the right to
accelerate, terminate, modify or cancel any contract to which the Company is a party or by which
the Company is bound or to which any of its properties and assets are subject; or (d) result in the
creation or imposition of any Encumbrance on any properties or assets of the Company. No consent,
approval, permit, governmental order, declaration or filing with, or notice to, any governmental
authority is required by or with respect to the Company in connection with the execution and
delivery of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (except for any filings that may
be required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of the Companys obligations
under the Exchange Act or by any insurance authority or other regulatory body with jurisdiction
over the Company or any of its subsidiaries).
SECTION 4. FURTHER ASSURANCES. Each party hereto shall
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reasonable efforts to execute all documents necessary or desirable to effect the transaction contemplated hereunder.
SECTION 5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; EFFECT ON PRIOR DOCUMENTS. This Agreement and the other
documents referred to herein or delivered pursuant hereto contain the entire agreement among the
parties with respect to the transaction contemplated hereby and supersede all prior negotiations,
commitments, agreements and understandings among them with respect thereto.
SECTION 6. COUNTERPARTS; FACSIMILE AND PDF SIGNATURES. This Agreement may be executed
in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together
shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures of the parties transmitted by facsimile
or pdf shall be deemed to be their originals for all purposes.
SECTION 7. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and
enforced in accordance with, the substantive laws of Bermuda without regard to its principles of
conflicts of laws.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above
written.
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The COMMON SEAL of R&H TRUST CO. (BVI) LIMITED, as
trustee of THE ELBOW TRUST was hereunto affixed in the presence of
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EXHIBIT A
Trust Note
See attached.
PROMISSORY NOTE
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FOR VALUE RECEIVED, ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED, a Bermuda exempted company, (Maker), hereby
unconditionally promises to pay to the order of R&H TRUST CO. (BVI) LIMITED, as trustee of THE
ELBOW TRUST, a trust formed under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (Payee), in installments
as hereinafter provided, the principal amount of SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS ($7,000,000), together with
interest on the outstanding principal balance hereof from time to time outstanding from the date
hereof and until this Note is paid in full, whether before or after maturity, at an annual rate of
three and one-half percent (3.5%), and, to the extent lawful, to pay interest at the same rate on
any overdue installment of interest.
Interest shall be calculated on the basis of actual days elapsed and a year of 360 days and
shall be paid in arrears on each Payment Date (as defined below).
The principal amount hereof shall be repaid on each date specified below, or if the date
specified below is not a business day, on the first business day thereafter (each, a Payment
Date), in each case in the amount specified below, such that the Note will be repaid in full on
the last Payment Date:
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Payments of principal and interest shall be made in lawful money of the United States of
America by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designated in writing to
Maker by Payee or at such other place as the holder of this Note shall designate to Maker in
writing.
Maker may prepay this Note in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty. Any
partial prepayment shall be applied to the unpaid installments of principal in the inverse order of
their maturity.
The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an Event of Default hereunder: (a)
default in any payment by Maker hereunder when due; (b) sale of all or substantially all of Makers
assets, or any formal action in contemplation of the dissolution, liquidation or termination of
Makers existence; or (c) institution of any proceedings by or against Maker under any law relating
to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other form of debtor relief or
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Makers making an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the appointment of a receiver,
trustee, conservator or other judicial representative for Maker or Makers property.
Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, all amounts payable hereunder shall, at the
holders option but without notice or demand, become immediately due and payable, and the holder
shall thereupon have all rights and remedies provided hereunder or otherwise available at law or in
equity.
No failure or delay on the part of the holder to insist on strict performance of Makers
obligations hereunder or to exercise any remedy shall constitute a waiver of the holders rights in
that or any other instance. No waiver of any of the holders rights shall be effective unless in
writing, and any waiver of any default or any instance of non-compliance shall be limited to its
express terms and shall not extend to any other default or instance of non-compliance.
Maker and each endorser hereby waives presentment, notice of nonpayment or dishonor, protest,
notice of protest and all other notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance,
default or enforcement of payment of this Note, and hereby waives all notice or right of approval
of any extensions, renewals, modifications or forbearances which may be allowed.
Maker shall pay all reasonable costs and expenses (including attorneys fees) incurred by the
holder relating to the enforcement of this Note.
Any provision hereof found to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever
shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of the remainder hereof.
If the effective interest rate on this Note would otherwise violate any applicable usury law,
then the interest rate shall be reduced to the maximum permissible rate and any payment received by
the holder in excess of the maximum permissible rate shall be treated as a prepayment of the
principal of this Note.
This Note shall be binding upon Makers successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit
of each holder of this Note and such holders heirs, personal representatives, successors,
endorsees and assigns.
This Note shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Bermuda (excluding
the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). If any of the terms of this Note shall be
declared invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect any of
the other terms hereof or such other instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, has duly executed and
delivered this instrument.
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EXHIBIT B
OShea Lock-up
See attached.
October __, 2010
Enstar Group Limited
P.O. Box HM 2267
Windsor Place, 3rd Floor
18 Queen Street
Hamilton HM JX
Bermuda
Re: Share Repurchase by Enstar Group Limited
Dear Sirs:
The undersigned, a shareholder of Enstar Group Limited, a Bermuda exempted company (the
Company), understands that the Company proposes to enter into a Share Repurchase Agreement (the
Repurchase Agreement) with the shareholder and R&H Trust Co. (BVI) Limited, as trustee of the
Elbow Trust, providing for the Companys repurchase of certain of the Elbow Trusts ordinary shares
of the Company, par value $1.00 per share (the Ordinary Shares). In recognition of the benefit
that such a repurchase will confer upon the undersigned, as well as the Elbow Trust, which is
affiliated with the undersigned, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned agrees with the Company that, during
a period of two years from the date of the Repurchase Agreement (the Lock-up Period), the
undersigned will not, without the prior written consent of the Company, (i) directly or indirectly,
offer, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or
contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, or otherwise dispose of or
transfer any of the Companys Ordinary Shares or any securities convertible into or exchangeable or
exercisable for Ordinary Shares, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with
respect to which the undersigned has or hereafter acquires the power of disposition (collectively,
the Lock-Up Securities) or (ii) enter into any swap or any other agreement or any transaction
that transfers, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, the economic consequence of ownership
of the Lock-Up Securities, whether any such swap or other transaction is to be settled by delivery
of Ordinary Shares or other securities, in cash or otherwise.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, and subject to the conditions below, the undersigned may
transfer the Lock-Up Securities without the prior written consent of the Company:
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provided, in each case, that: (A) the Company receives a signed lock-up agreement for the balance
of the Lock-up Period from each donee, trustee, distributee, or transferee, as the case may be and
(B) any such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value.
In addition, the undersigned agrees that, without the Companys prior written consent, the
undersigned will not, during the period commencing on the date hereof and ending at the end of the
Lock-up Period, make any demand for or exercise any right with respect to, the registration of any
Lock-up Securities or any securities convertible into, exercisable for, or exchangeable for Lock-up
Securities.
The undersigned understands and acknowledges that the terms of this lock-up agreement apply to
Lock-Up Securities that are subject to any pledge arrangement or agreement, and accordingly, any
sale or transfer of any pledged Lock-up Securities in violation of the provisions herein would
constitute a breach of this lock-up agreement for which the Company would be entitled to seek
damages.
The undersigned also agrees and consents to the entry of stop transfer instructions with the
Companys transfer agent and registrar against the transfer of the Lock-Up Securities except in
compliance with the foregoing restrictions.
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EXHIBIT C
Elbow Trust Lock-up
See attached.
October __, 2010
Enstar Group Limited
P.O. Box HM 2267
Windsor Place, 3rd Floor
18 Queen Street
Hamilton HM JX
Bermuda
Re: Share Repurchase by Enstar Group Limited
Dear Sirs:
The undersigned, a shareholder of Enstar Group Limited, a Bermuda exempted company (the
Company), understands that the Company proposes to enter into a Share Repurchase Agreement (the
Repurchase Agreement) with Paul. J. OShea and the shareholder providing for the Companys
repurchase of certain of the shareholders ordinary shares of the Company, par value $1.00 per
share (the Ordinary Shares). In recognition of the benefit that such a repurchase will confer
upon the undersigned, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned agrees with the Company that, during a period of two
years from the date of the Repurchase Agreement (the Lock-up Period), the undersigned will not,
without the prior written consent of the Company, (i) directly or indirectly, offer, sell, contract
to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant
any option, right or warrant to purchase, or otherwise dispose of or transfer any of the Companys
Ordinary Shares or any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Ordinary
Shares, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with respect to which the
undersigned has or hereafter acquires the power of disposition (collectively, the Lock-Up
Securities) or (ii) enter into any swap or any other agreement or any transaction that transfers,
in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, the economic consequence of ownership of the Lock-Up
Securities, whether any such swap or other transaction is to be settled by delivery of Ordinary
Shares or other securities, in cash or otherwise.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, and subject to the conditions below, the undersigned may
transfer the Lock-Up Securities without the prior written consent of the Company as:
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provided, in each case, that: (A) the Company receives a signed lock-up agreement for the balance
of the Lock-up Period from each donee, trustee, distributee, or transferee, as the case may be and
(B) any such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value.
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In addition, the undersigned agrees that, without the Companys prior written consent, the
undersigned will not, during the period commencing on the date hereof and ending at the end of the
Lock-up Period, make any demand for or exercise any right with respect to, the registration of any
Lock-up Securities or any securities convertible into, exercisable for, or exchangeable for Lock-up
Securities.
The undersigned understands and acknowledges that the terms of this lock-up agreement apply to
Lock-Up Securities that are subject to any pledge arrangement or agreement, and accordingly, any
sale or transfer of any pledged Lock-up Securities in violation of the provisions herein would
constitute a breach of this lock-up agreement for which the Company would be entitled to seek
damages.
The undersigned also agrees and consents to the entry of stop transfer instructions with the
Companys transfer agent and registrar against the transfer of the Lock-Up Securities except in
compliance with the foregoing restrictions.
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Very truly yours,
The COMMON SEAL of R&H TRUST CO. (BVI)
LIMITED, as trustee of THE ELBOW TRUST was
hereunto affixed in the presence of
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Exhibit 10.3
EXECUTION VERSION
SHARE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS SHARE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (this Agreement) is dated as of October 1, 2010 by
and among Enstar Group Limited (the Company), Nicholas A. Packer (Packer) and
Hove Investments Holding Limited (Hove).
WHEREAS, the sole owner of Hove is R&H Trust Co. (BVI) Limited, as trustee of the Hove Trust;
WHEREAS, Packer and his immediate family are the sole beneficiaries of the Hove Trust;
WHEREAS, Hove desires to sell 100,000 ordinary shares of the Company, par value $1.00 per
share (the Shares), to the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Company desires to purchase the Shares from Hove.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be bound hereby, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SALE AND PURCHASE; CLOSING.
1.1 Sale and Transfer of the Shares. Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, the Company shall purchase the Shares from Hove at a purchase price of $70.00 per Share,
for an aggregate purchase price of $7,000,000, payable as provided in Section 1.2 hereof.
1.2 Payment. At the Closing (as defined below):
(a) Hove shall (i) deliver to the Company stock certificates, endorsed in blank, representing
the Shares or (ii) cause the Shares to be electronically transferred to the Companys account at
the Companys transfer agent;
(b) the Company shall deliver to Hove the promissory note in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit A (the Hove Note) as consideration for the Shares;
(c) Packer shall deliver to the Company the lock-up agreement in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit B (the Packer Lock-up); and
(d) Hove shall deliver to the Company the lock-up agreement in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit C (the Hove Lock-up).
(e) This Agreement, the Hove Note, the Packer Lock-up and Hove Lock-up are collectively
referred to herein as the Transaction Documents.
1.3 Closing. The closing of the sale and purchase of the Shares (the
Closing) shall occur as soon as reasonably practicable following the execution and
delivery of this Agreement and at such place as the parties shall agree.
SECTION 2. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PACKER. Packer hereby represents and
warrants to the Company as follows:
2.1 Securities Ownership. Hove is the beneficial and record owner of the Shares, free
and clear of any lien, pledge, option, security interest, claim, charge, third party right or any
other restriction or encumbrance (each an Encumbrance) and will, at the Closing, transfer
to the Company good and marketable title to the Shares, free and clear of any Encumbrance. No
affiliate of Hove or Packer, and no immediate family member of Packer, beneficially owns any
ordinary shares of the Company or any securities convertible into ordinary shares of the Company.
2.2 Authority; Execution and Delivery. Packer and Hove each have the requisite power
and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which
each is a party, to perform their obligations under this Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents to which each is a party and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and
thereby. All requisite action has been taken to authorize the execution, delivery and performance
by Packer and Hove of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which each is a party
and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and, with respect to
Hove, no other proceedings on the part of the company is necessary to authorize the execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a
party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement and
the other Transaction Documents to which each of Packer and Hove is a party have been duly executed
and delivered by each of Packer and Hove and constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of
Packer and Hove, enforceable against Packer and Hove in accordance with their terms, except as
limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general application relating to or
affecting the enforcement of creditors rights and general principles of equity.
2.3 No Conflicts; Consents. The execution, delivery and performance by Packer and
Hove of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which each is a party, and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not: (a) with
respect to Hove, conflict with or result in a violation or breach of, or default under, any
provision of the companys charter, bylaws or other organizational documents; (b) conflict with or
result in a violation or breach of any provision of any law or governmental order applicable to
Packer or Hove; (c) require the consent, notice or other action by any person under, conflict with,
result in a violation or breach of, constitute a default or an event that, with or without notice
or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default under, result in the acceleration of or create
in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify or cancel any contract to which Packer or
Hove is a party or by which Packer or Hove is bound or to which any of their properties and assets
are subject; or (d) result in the creation or imposition of any Encumbrance on any properties or
assets of Packer or Hove. No consent, approval, permit, governmental order, declaration or filing
with, or notice to, any governmental authority is required by or with respect to Packer or Hove in
connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other Transaction
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Documents to which Packer or Hove is a party and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby (except for any filings that may be required by the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission as a result of obligations under Section 13 or Section 16 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) .
SECTION 3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY. The Company hereby
represents and warrants to Packer and Hove as follows:
3.1 Authority; Execution and Delivery. The Company has the requisite power and
authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is
a party, to perform its obligations under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to
which it is a party and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. All
requisite action has been taken to authorize the execution, delivery and performance by the Company
of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and no other proceedings on the part of the
Company are necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and
the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which the
Company is a party have been duly executed and delivered by the Company and constitute the legal,
valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with
their terms, except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general
application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors rights and general principles of
equity.
3.2 No Conflicts; Consents. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of
this Agreement and the Transaction Documents to which it is a party, and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not: (a) conflict with or result in a
violation or breach of, or default under, any provision of the memorandum of association, bye-laws
or other organizational documents of the Company; (b) conflict with or result in a violation or
breach of any provision of any law or governmental order applicable to the Company; (c) require the
consent, notice or other action by any person under, conflict with, result in a violation or breach
of, constitute a default or an event that, with or without notice or lapse of time or both, would
constitute a default under, result in the acceleration of or create in any party the right to
accelerate, terminate, modify or cancel any contract to which the Company is a party or by which
the Company is bound or to which any of its properties and assets are subject; or (d) result in the
creation or imposition of any Encumbrance on any properties or assets of the Company. No consent,
approval, permit, governmental order, declaration or filing with, or notice to, any governmental
authority is required by or with respect to the Company in connection with the execution and
delivery of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (except for any filings that may
be required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of the Companys obligations
under the Exchange Act or by any insurance authority or other regulatory body with jurisdiction
over the Company or any of its subsidiaries).
SECTION 4. FURTHER ASSURANCES. Each party hereto shall use its commercially
reasonable efforts to execute all documents necessary or desirable to effect the transaction
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contemplated hereunder.
SECTION 5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; EFFECT ON PRIOR DOCUMENTS. This Agreement and the other
documents referred to herein or delivered pursuant hereto contain the entire agreement among the
parties with respect to the transaction contemplated hereby and supersede all prior negotiations,
commitments, agreements and understandings among them with respect thereto.
SECTION 6. COUNTERPARTS; FACSIMILE AND PDF SIGNATURES. This Agreement may be executed
in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together
shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures of the parties transmitted by facsimile
or pdf shall be deemed to be their originals for all purposes.
SECTION 7. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and
enforced in accordance with, the substantive laws of Bermuda without regard to its principles of
conflicts of laws.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above
written.
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EXHIBIT A
Hove Note
See attached.
PROMISSORY NOTE
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$7,000,000
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FOR VALUE RECEIVED, ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED, a Bermuda exempted company, (Maker), hereby
unconditionally promises to pay to the order of HOVE INVESTMENTS HOLDING LIMITED, a company formed
under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (Payee), in installments as hereinafter provided,
the principal amount of SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS ($7,000,000), together with interest on the
outstanding principal balance hereof from time to time outstanding from the date hereof and until
this Note is paid in full, whether before or after maturity, at an annual rate of three and
one-half percent (3.5%), and, to the extent lawful, to pay interest at the same rate on any overdue
installment of interest.
Interest shall be calculated on the basis of actual days elapsed and a year of 360 days and
shall be paid in arrears on each Payment Date (as defined below).
The principal amount hereof shall be repaid on each date specified below, or if the date
specified below is not a business day, on the first business day thereafter (each, a Payment
Date), in each case in the amount specified below, such that the Note will be repaid in full on
the last Payment Date:
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Payments of principal and interest shall be made in lawful money of the United States of
America by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designated in writing to
Maker by Payee or at such other place as the holder of this Note shall designate to Maker in
writing.
Maker may prepay this Note in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty. Any
partial prepayment shall be applied to the unpaid installments of principal in the inverse order of
their maturity.
The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an Event of Default hereunder: (a)
default in any payment by Maker hereunder when due; (b) sale of all or substantially all of Makers
assets, or any formal action in contemplation of the dissolution, liquidation or termination of
Makers existence; or (c) institution of any proceedings by or against Maker under any law relating
to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other form of debtor relief or
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Makers making an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the appointment of a receiver,
trustee, conservator or other judicial representative for Maker or Makers property.
Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, all amounts payable hereunder shall, at the
holders option but without notice or demand, become immediately due and payable, and the holder
shall thereupon have all rights and remedies provided hereunder or otherwise available at law or in
equity.
No failure or delay on the part of the holder to insist on strict performance of Makers
obligations hereunder or to exercise any remedy shall constitute a waiver of the holders rights in
that or any other instance. No waiver of any of the holders rights shall be effective unless in
writing, and any waiver of any default or any instance of non-compliance shall be limited to its
express terms and shall not extend to any other default or instance of non-compliance.
Maker and each endorser hereby waives presentment, notice of nonpayment or dishonor, protest,
notice of protest and all other notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance,
default or enforcement of payment of this Note, and hereby waives all notice or right of approval
of any extensions, renewals, modifications or forbearances which may be allowed.
Maker shall pay all reasonable costs and expenses (including attorneys fees) incurred by the
holder relating to the enforcement of this Note.
Any provision hereof found to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever
shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of the remainder hereof.
If the effective interest rate on this Note would otherwise violate any applicable usury law,
then the interest rate shall be reduced to the maximum permissible rate and any payment received by
the holder in excess of the maximum permissible rate shall be treated as a prepayment of the
principal of this Note.
This Note shall be binding upon Makers successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit
of each holder of this Note and such holders heirs, personal representatives, successors,
endorsees and assigns.
This Note shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Bermuda (excluding
the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). If any of the terms of this Note shall be
declared invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect any of
the other terms hereof or such other instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, has duly executed and
delivered this instrument.
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EXHIBIT B
Packer Lock-up
See attached.
October __, 2010
Enstar Group Limited
P.O. Box HM 2267
Windsor Place, 3rd Floor
18 Queen Street
Hamilton HM JX
Bermuda
Re: Share Repurchase by Enstar Group Limited
Dear Sirs:
The undersigned, a shareholder of Enstar Group Limited, a Bermuda exempted company (the
Company), understands that the Company proposes to enter into a Share Repurchase Agreement (the
Repurchase Agreement) with the shareholder and Hove Investments Holding Limited (Hove),
providing for the Companys repurchase of certain of Hoves ordinary shares of the Company, par
value $1.00 per share (the Ordinary Shares). In recognition of the benefit that such a
repurchase will confer upon the undersigned, as well as Hove, which is affiliated with the
undersigned, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned agrees with the Company that, during a period of two years
from the date of the Repurchase Agreement (the Lock-up Period), the undersigned will not, without
the prior written consent of the Company, (i) directly or indirectly, offer, sell, contract to
sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any
option, right or warrant to purchase, or otherwise dispose of or transfer any of the Companys
Ordinary Shares or any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Ordinary
Shares, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with respect to which the
undersigned has or hereafter acquires the power of disposition (collectively, the Lock-Up
Securities) or (ii) enter into any swap or any other agreement or any transaction that transfers,
in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, the economic consequence of ownership of the Lock-Up
Securities, whether any such swap or other transaction is to be settled by delivery of Ordinary
Shares or other securities, in cash or otherwise.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, and subject to the conditions below, the undersigned may
transfer the Lock-Up Securities without the prior written consent of the Company:
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provided, in each case, that: (A) the Company receives a signed lock-up agreement for the balance
of the Lock-up Period from each donee, trustee, distributee, or transferee, as the case may be and
(B) any such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value.
In addition, the undersigned agrees that, without the Companys prior written consent, the
undersigned will not, during the period commencing on the date hereof and ending at the end of the
Lock-up Period, make any demand for or exercise any right with respect to, the registration of any
Lock-up Securities or any securities convertible into, exercisable for, or exchangeable for Lock-up
Securities.
The undersigned understands and acknowledges that the terms of this lock-up agreement apply to
Lock-Up Securities that are subject to any pledge arrangement or agreement, and accordingly, any
sale or transfer of any pledged Lock-up Securities in violation of the provisions herein would
constitute a breach of this lock-up agreement for which the Company would be entitled to seek
damages.
The undersigned also agrees and consents to the entry of stop transfer instructions with the
Companys transfer agent and registrar against the transfer of the Lock-Up Securities except in
compliance with the foregoing restrictions.
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EXHIBIT C
Hove Lock-up
See attached.
October __, 2010
Enstar Group Limited
P.O. Box HM 2267
Windsor Place, 3rd Floor
18 Queen Street
Hamilton HM JX
Bermuda
Re: Share Repurchase by Enstar Group Limited
Dear Sirs:
The undersigned, a shareholder of Enstar Group Limited, a Bermuda exempted company (the
Company), understands that the Company proposes to enter into a Share Repurchase Agreement (the
Repurchase Agreement) with Nicholas A. Packer and the shareholder providing for the Companys
repurchase of certain of the shareholders ordinary shares of the Company, par value $1.00 per
share (the Ordinary Shares). In recognition of the benefit that such a repurchase will confer
upon the undersigned, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned agrees with the Company that, during a period of two
years from the date of the Repurchase Agreement (the Lock-up Period), the undersigned will not,
without the prior written consent of the Company, (i) directly or indirectly, offer, sell, contract
to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant
any option, right or warrant to purchase, or otherwise dispose of or transfer any of the Companys
Ordinary Shares or any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Ordinary
Shares, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with respect to which the
undersigned has or hereafter acquires the power of disposition (collectively, the Lock-Up
Securities) or (ii) enter into any swap or any other agreement or any transaction that transfers,
in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, the economic consequence of ownership of the Lock-Up
Securities, whether any such swap or other transaction is to be settled by delivery of Ordinary
Shares or other securities, in cash or otherwise.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, and subject to the conditions below, the undersigned may
transfer the Lock-Up Securities without the prior written consent of the Company as:
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provided, in each case, that: (A) the Company receives a signed lock-up agreement for the balance
of the Lock-up Period from each donee, stockholder, distributee, or transferee, as the case may be
and (B) any such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value.
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In addition, the undersigned agrees that, without the Companys prior written consent, the
undersigned will not, during the period commencing on the date hereof and ending at the end of the
Lock-up Period, make any demand for or exercise any right with respect to, the registration of any
Lock-up Securities or any securities convertible into, exercisable for, or exchangeable for Lock-up
Securities.
The undersigned understands and acknowledges that the terms of this lock-up agreement apply to
Lock-Up Securities that are subject to any pledge arrangement or agreement, and accordingly, any
sale or transfer of any pledged Lock-up Securities in violation of the provisions herein would
constitute a breach of this lock-up agreement for which the Company would be entitled to seek
damages.
The undersigned also agrees and consents to the entry of stop transfer instructions with the
Companys transfer agent and registrar against the transfer of the Lock-Up Securities except in
compliance with the foregoing restrictions.
[Signature Page Follows]
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HOVE INVESTMENTS HOLDING LIMITED |
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[Signature Page to Hove Lock-up]
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