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AMENDED AND RESTATED OPERATING AGREEMENT

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THIS Amended and Restated Operating Agreement (Agreement) is entered into this day of , 2 , by and between the following persons, hereinafter called Members or Parties:

1. (LLC Member)

2. (LLC Member)

For and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

1. Formation of LLC. The Parties have formed a Limited liability Company named (hereinafter sometimes called the LLC). The operation of the LLC shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of the Limited Liability Company Act ( ), hereinafter referred to as the Act.

2. Certificate of Formation. The Members acting through one of its Members, (LLC Member), filed a Certificate of Formation for record in the office of the on the day of , 2 , thereby creating the LLC.

3. Business. The business of the LLC shall be:

A. To prepare and publish material regarding and related areas for ;

B. To conduct or promote any lawful businesses or purposes within or any other jurisdiction which a Limited liability company is legally allowed to conduct or promote.

4. Registered Office and Registered Agent. The initial registered office of the LLC shall be , and the initial registered agent at such office shall be . The Members may change the registered office and/or registered agent from time to time.

5. Duration. The LLC will commence business as of the date of filing and will continue in perpetuity.

6. Fiscal Year. The LLC's fiscal and tax year shall end December 31.

ARTICLE II

MEMBERS

7. Initial Members. The initial members of the LLC, their initial capital contributions and their percentage interest in the LLC are:

Initial Members Percentage Interest in LLC Capital Contribution

$

$

In addition, , has advanced the LLC the amount of $ which the LLC shall pay back on or before , said amount to bear no interest.

8. Additional Members. New members may be admitted only upon the consent of two-thirds majority of the Members and upon compliance with the provisions of this Agreement.

ARTICLE III

MANAGEMENT

9. Management. The management of the LLC shall be vested in the Members without an appointed manager. The members shall have the power and authority to bind the LLC in all transactions and business dealings of any kind except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.

ARTICLE IV

CONTRIBUTIONS, PROFITS, LOSSES, AND DISTRIBUTIONS

10. Interest of Members. Each Member shall own a percentage interest (sometimes referred to as a share) in the LLC. The Member’s percentage interest shall be based on the amount of cash or other property that the Member has initially contributed to the LLC and that percentage interest shall control the Member’s share of the profits, losses, and distributions from the LLC.

11. Contributions. The initial contributions and initial percentage interest of the Members are as set out in this Agreement.

12. Record of Contributions/Percentage Interests. This Agreement, any amendment to this Agreement and all Resolutions of the Members of the LLC shall constitute the record of the Members of the LLC and of their respective interest therein.

13. Profits and Losses. The profits and losses and all other tax attributes of the LLC shall be allocated among the Members on the basis of the Members' percentage interests in the LLC.

14. Distributions. Distributions of cash or other assets of the LLC (other than in dissolution of the LLC) shall be made in the total amounts and at the times as determined by a majority of the Members. Any such distributions shall be allocated among the Members on the basis of the Members' percentage interests in the LLC.

15. Change in Interests. If during any year there is a change in a Member's percentage interest, the Member's share of profits and losses and distributions in that year shall be determined under a method which takes into account the varying interests during the year.

ARTICLE V

VOTING; CONSENT TO ACTION

16. Voting by Members. Members shall be entitled to vote on all matters which provide for a vote of the Members in accordance with each Member’s percentage interest. A majority of the Members, based upon their percentage ownership, is required for any Action, other than the day to day management of the LLC.

17. Meetings - Written Consent. Action of the Members may be accomplished with or without a meeting. If a meeting is held, evidence of the Action shall be by Minutes or Resolution reflecting the Action of the Meeting, signed by a majority of the Members. Action without a meeting may be evidenced by a written consent signed by a majority of the Members.

18. Meetings. Meetings of the Members may be called by any Member owning or more of the LLC.

19. Majority Defined. As used throughout this agreement the term Majority of the Members shall mean a majority of the ownership interest of the LLC as determined by the records of the LLC on the date of the Action.

ARTICLE VI

MEMBERS INTEREST TERMINATED

20. Termination of Membership. A Member’s interest in the LLC shall cease upon the occurrence of one or more of the following events:

A. A Member provided notice of withdrawal to the LLC thirty (30) days in advance of the withdrawal date. Withdrawal by a Member is not a breach of this Agreement.

B. A Member assigns all of his/her interest to a qualified third party.

C. A Member dies.

D. There is an entry of an order by a court of competent jurisdiction adjudicating the Member incompetent to manage his/her person or his/her estate.

E. In the case of an estate that is a Member, the distribution by the fiduciary of the estate's entire interest in the LLC.

F. A Member, without the consent of a majority of the Members:

1. Makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors;

2. Files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy;

3. Is adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent;

4. Files a petition or answer seeking for himself or herself any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution, or similar relief under any statute, law or regulation;

5. Files an answer or other pleading admitting or failing to contest the material allegations of a petition filed against him in any proceeding of the nature described in this paragraph;

6. Seeks, consents to, or acquiesces in the appointment of a trustee, receiver, or liquidator of the Member or of all or any substantial part of his properties; or

7. If any creditor permitted by law to do so should commence foreclosure or take any other Action to seize or sell any Member's interest in the LLC.

G. If within one hundred twenty (120) days after the commencement of any Action against a Member seeking reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution, or similar relief under any statute, law, or regulation, the Action has not been dismissed and/or has not been consented to by a majority of the members.

H. If within ninety (90) days after the appointment, without a member’s consent or acquiescence, of a trustee, receiver, or liquidator of the Member or of all or any substantial part of the member’s properties, said appointment is not vacated or within ninety (90) days after the expiration of any stay, the appointment is not vacated and/or has not been consented to by a majority of the members.

I. Any of the events provided in applicable code provisions that are not inconsistent with the dissociation events identified above.

21. Effect of Disassociation. Any dissociated Member shall not be entitled to receive the fair value of his LLC interest solely by virtue of his or her disassociation. A disassociated Member that still owns an interest in the LLC shall be entitled to continue to receive such profits and losses, to receive such distribution or distributions, and to receive such allocations of income, gain, loss, deduction, credit or similar items to which he would have been entitled if still a Member. For all other purposes, a disassociated Member shall no longer be considered a Member and shall have no rights of a Member.

ARTICLE VII

RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY OF LLC INTEREST; SET PRICE FOR LLC INTEREST

22. LLC Interest. The LLC interest is personal property. A Member has no interest in property owned by the LLC. All transfers of interest must comply with and any other applicable laws.

23. Encumbrance. A Member can encumber his LLC interest by a security interest or other form of collateral only with the consent of a majority of the other Members. Such consent shall only be given if the proceeds of the encumbrance are contributed to the LLC to respond to a cash call of the LLC.

24. Sale of Interest. A Member can sell his LLC interest only as follows:

A. If a Member desires to sell his/her interest, in whole or in part, he/she shall give written notice to the LLC of his desire to sell all or part of his/her interest and must first offer the interest to the LLC. The LLC shall have the option to buy the offered interest at the then existing Set Price as provided in this Agreement. The LLC shall have thirty (30) days from the receipt of the assigning Member's notice to give the assigning Member written notice of its intention to buy all, some, or none of the offered interest. The decision to buy shall be made by a majority of the other Members. Closing on the sale shall occur within sixty (60) days from the date that the LLC gives written notice of its intention to buy. The purchase price shall be paid in cash at closing.

B. To the extent the LLC does not buy the offered interest of the selling Member, the other Members shall have the option to buy the offered interest at the Set Price on a pro rata basis based on the Members' percentage interests at that time. Members shall have fifteen (15) days from the date the LLC gives its written notice to the selling Member to give the selling Member notice in writing of their intention to buy all, some, or none of the offered interest. Closing on the sales shall occur within sixty (60) days from the date that the Members give written notice of their intention to buy. The purchase price from each purchasing Member shall be paid in cash at closing.

C. To the extent the LLC or the Members do not buy the offered interest, the selling Member can then assign the interest to a legally qualified non-member. The selling Member must close on the assignment within ninety (90) days of the date that he gave notice to the LLC. If he does not close by that time, he must again give the notice and options to the LLC and the LLC Members before he/she sells the interest.

D. The selling Member must close on the assignment within ninety (90) days of the date that he/she gave notice to the LLC. If he/she does not close by that time, he/she must again give the notice and options to the LLC and the LLC Members before he/she sells the interest.

E. A non-member purchaser of a member’s interest cannot exercise any rights of a Member unless a majority of the non-selling Members consent to him becoming a Member. The non-member purchaser will be entitled, however, to share in such profits and losses, to receive such distributions, and to receive such allocation of income, gain, loss, deduction, credit or similar items to which the selling member would be entitled, to the extent of the interest assigned, and will be subject to calls for contributions under the terms of this Agreement. The purchaser, by purchasing the selling member’s interest, agrees to be subject to all the terms of this Agreement as if he/she were a Member.

25. Set Price. The Set Price for purposes of this Agreement shall be the price fixed by consent of a majority of the Members. The Set Price shall be memorialized and made a part of the LLC records. The initial Set Price for each Member's interest is the amount of the Member's contribution to the LLC as provided above, as updated in accordance with the terms hereof. Any future changes in the Set Price by the Members shall be based upon net equity in the assets of the LLC (fair market value of the assets less outstanding indebtedness), considering the most recent appraisal obtained by the LLC for its assets, as may be adjusted by the Members in their discretion. The initial Set Price shall be adjusted upon demand by a Member but not more than once a year unless all Members consent. This basis for determining the Set Price shall remain in effect until changed by consent of a majority of the Members. The Members will consider revising the basis for determining the Set Price at least annually.

ARTICLE VIII

OBLIGATION TO SELL ON DISSOCIATION EVENT CONCERNING A MEMBER

26. Disassociation. Except as otherwise provided, upon the occurrence of a disassociation event with respect to a Member, the LLC and the remaining Members shall have the option to purchase the dissociated Member's interest at the Set Price in the same manner as provided in ARTICLE VII and as if the dissociated Member had not notified the LLC of his desire to sell all of his/her LLC interest. The date the LLC received the notice as provided in ARTICLE VII triggering the options shall be deemed to be the date that the LLC receives Actual notice of the disassociation event.

ARTICLE IX

DISSOLUTION

27. Termination of LLC. The LLC will be dissolved and its affairs must be wound up only upon the written consent of a majority of the Members.

28. Final Distributions. Upon the winding up of the LLC, the assets must be distributed as follows: (a) to the LLC creditors; (b) to Members in satisfaction of liabilities for distributions; and (c) to Members first for the return of their contributions and secondly respecting their LLC interest, in the proportions in which the Members share in profits and losses.

ARTICLE X

TAX MATTERS

29. Capital Accounts. Capital accounts shall be maintained consistent with Internal Revenue Code § 704 and the regulations hereunder.

30. Partnership Election. The Members elect that the LLC be taxed as a partnership and not as an association taxable as a corporation.

ARTICLE XI

RECORDS AND INFORMATION

31. Records and Inspection. The LLC shall maintain at its place of business the Certificate of Formation, any amendments thereto, this Agreement, and all other LLC records required to be kept by the Act, and the same shall be subject to inspection and copying at the reasonable request, and the expense, of any Member.

32. Obtaining Additional Information. Subject to reasonable standards, each Member may obtain from the LLC from time to time upon reasonable demand for any purpose reasonably related to the Member's interest as a Member in the LLC: (1) information regarding the state of the business and financial condition of the LLC; (2) promptly after becoming available, a copy of the LLC's federal, state, and local income tax returns for each year; and (3) other information regarding the affairs of the LLC as is just and reasonable.

ARTICLE XII

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

33. Amendment. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any amendment to this Agreement may be proposed by a Member. Unless waived by the Members, the proposing Member shall submit to the Members any such proposed amendment together with an opinion of counsel as to the legality of such amendment and the recommendation of the Member as to its adoption. A proposed amendment shall become effective at such time as it has been approved in writing by a majority of the Members. This Agreement may not be amended nor may any rights hereunder be waived except by an instrument in writing signed by the party sought to be charged with such amendment or waiver, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.

34. Applicable Law. To the extent permitted by law, this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of .

35. Pronouns, etc. References to a Member, including by use of a pronoun, shall be deemed to include masculine, feminine, singular, plural, individuals, partnerships or corporations where applicable.

36. Counterparts. This instrument may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which shall be considered an original.

37. Specific Performance. Each Member agrees with the other Members that the other Members would be irreparably damaged if any of the provisions of this Agreement are not performed in accordance with their specific terms and that monetary damages would not provide an adequate remedy in such event. Accordingly, it is agreed that, in addition to any other remedy to which the non-breaching Members may be entitled, at law or in equity, the non-breaching Members shall be entitled to injunctive relief to prevent breaches of this Agreement and, specifically, to enforce the terms and provisions of this Agreement in any Action instituted in any court of the United States or any state thereof having subject matter jurisdiction thereof.

38. Further Action. Each Member, upon the request of the LLC, agrees to perform all further Acts and to execute, acknowledge and deliver any documents which may be necessary, appropriate, or desirable to carry out the provisions of this Agreement.

39. Method of Notices. All written notices required or permitted by this Agreement shall be hand delivered or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the LLC at its place of business or to a Member as set forth on the Member's signature page of this Agreement (except that any Member may from time to time give notice changing his address for that purpose), and shall be effective when personally delivered or, if mailed, on the date set forth on the receipt of registered or certified mail.

40. Facsimiles. For purposes of this Agreement, any copy, facsimile, telecommunication or other reliable reproduction of a writing, transmission or signature may be substituted or used in lieu of the original writing, transmission or signature for any and all purposes for which the original writing, transmission or signature could be used, provided that such copy, facsimile telecommunication or other reproduction shall have been confirmed received by the sending Party.

41. Computation of Time. In computing any period of time under this Agreement, the day of the Act, event or default from which the designated period of time begins to run shall not be included. The last day of the period so computed shall be The last day of the period so computed shall be included, unless it is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, in which event the period shall run until the end of the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

42. As used herein and unless the context otherwise requires, the singular shall include the plural and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter, and vice versa.

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What an Amended and Restated Operating Agreement Is

An Amended and Restated Operating Agreement is a single, consolidated LLC agreement that replaces and updates an existing operating agreement by incorporating prior amendments and new terms into one document. It restates the members’ rights, management structure, capital contributions, profit and loss allocations, voting thresholds, transfer restrictions, and dissolution procedures while clarifying effective dates and superseding earlier versions. The document is commonly used after significant ownership changes, a reorganization, or to simplify multiple prior amendments into a coherent, up-to-date agreement that all members sign.

Why you might use an Amended and Restated Operating Agreement

Consolidating prior amendments into a single instrument reduces ambiguity, helps ensure consistent member expectations, and simplifies future changes or filings; it also preserves a clear effective date and can address tax classification, capital account accounting, and governance updates in one execution.

Why you might use an Amended and Restated Operating Agreement

Who typically prepares or signs this document

Because execution typically affects ownership rights and tax treatment, include member representatives and advisors in review and signature steps.

  • Member groups and managers seeking a clear, consolidated governance record.
  • Attorneys and corporate counsel drafting enforceable, updated terms.
  • Accountants and tax advisors ensuring consistency for tax reporting and capital accounts.

Core sections typically included in a professional Amended and Restated Operating Agreement

A complete restatement organizes essential governance and financial provisions so members and third parties can rely on one authoritative document.

Preamble

Identifies the LLC, recites prior agreements and amendments being superseded, and sets the document’s effective date and purpose for the restatement.

Definitions

Contains precise, mutual definitions for capitalized terms used throughout the agreement to prevent inconsistent interpretations and support clear contract drafting.

Capital Accounts

Specifies capital contribution amounts, allocation rules, preferred returns, withdrawal mechanics, and accounting standards used to maintain member accounts.

Management

Allocates management authority between members and managers, describes decision-making thresholds, and defines meeting and voting procedures.

Transfers & Restrictions

Sets transferability rules, right-of-first-refusal, buy‑sell triggers, admission of new members, and any tag/drag rights to control ownership changes.

Dissolution

Explains winding-up procedures, priority of distributions, final accounting, and post-termination obligations for members and managers.

Step-by-step: completing and executing the restatement

Follow these sequential steps to prepare, approve, and execute an Amended and Restated Operating Agreement with minimal procedural risk.

  • 01
    Draft or Consolidate: Combine original agreement and all amendments into a single document.
  • 02
    Review with Advisors: Have counsel and tax advisors verify governance and tax treatment.
  • 03
    Member Approval: Obtain required votes or written consents per the existing agreement.
  • 04
    Execute and Distribute: Sign, date, and circulate copies to members, accountants, and the company records.

Configuring an online completion workflow

Set up a repeatable online process that routes the document to signers, captures signatures, and retains a tamper-evident audit trail.

Field Configuration
Signer Order Define signer sequence or allow parallel signing
Authentication Use email link or add SMS code for stronger verification
Required Fields Mark names, dates, and contribution amounts as mandatory
Retention Enable PDF archival with audit trail and export options

Where to file or send executed copies

An Amended and Restated Operating Agreement is primarily an internal LLC record; distribution and filing depend on governance and state requirements.

  • Company Records: Keep the signed original in the LLC minute book or secure repository.
  • Members: Provide each member a fully executed copy for their records.
  • Tax Advisor: Share with accountants for accurate capital account and tax reporting.
  • State Filing: Only file to state when amendments change the Articles of Organization.

Digital signing and technical requirements

Ensure the chosen platform provides reliable retention and an unalterable certificate of completion to support enforceability and recordkeeping.

  • Document Formats: PDF, DOCX supported
  • Integrations: CRM and storage integrations
  • Authentication: Email, SMS, KBA options

Key risks and consequences of incorrect restatements

Tax Misclassification: May trigger incorrect IRS filings
Capital Account Errors: Can produce allocation disputes
Invalid Signatures: Risk of unenforceability
Transfer Violations: Unintended ownership transfers
Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Manager/member exposure to claims
Incomplete Records: Problems in financing or due diligence

Common preparation mistakes to avoid

  • Failing to consolidate all prior amendments leads to conflicting provisions and uncertainties about which terms control.
  • Using informal names or inconsistent member identifiers causes record mismatches with tax forms and banking documentation.
  • Omitting explicit amendment or supersession language can leave prior agreements unclear and create litigation risk.
  • Skipping advisor review (tax, legal, accounting) increases the chance of unintended tax consequences or governance gaps.

Tips for accurate, efficient completion

Adopt clear drafting practices and an organized execution process to reduce errors and speed adoption.

Use consistent legal names
Always use the LLC’s exact legal name and full member names as shown on formation documents and tax records to avoid mismatches.
Attach valuation exhibits
For non-cash contributions, include exhibits describing valuation methodology and supporting documentation to prevent later disputes.
Document member consents
Record vote results or written consents per the prior operating agreement to show proper internal approval for the restatement.
Keep an execution log
Maintain a dated execution log with signer names, signature method, and delivery copies to facilitate future audits and due diligence.

Who has authority to sign and how authority is determined

Member Signatory

If the operating agreement vests signature authority in members, an authorized member or designated agent must sign; obtain documented proof of signatory authority for entities signing on behalf of members.

Manager Signatory

In manager-managed LLCs, an authorized manager typically executes amendments; confirm internal governance rules and secure member consents when required.

Real-world examples of restatement use

These snapshots show how different organizations used consolidated restatements to simplify their contract landscape and signing workflows.

Optica Ventures LLC — Consolidation

After multiple amendments, management chose to restate the agreement to remove ambiguity and centralize governance terms.

  • The restatement simplified member references and capital accounting.
  • Brian Fitzgibbons, COO, said, "The interface is simple and easy-to-use for our team; more importantly, it is just as easy for our customers." The consolidated document reduced administrative burden and clarified distributions for investors and managers.

Martin Properties — Remote Execution

A real estate manager used an online signing workflow to execute a restatement across distributed members.

  • Electronic execution preserved intent and timestamps.
  • Tim Martin, Founder, reported being able to process and execute documents online with compliance and security, enabling faster closings and reliable record retention for property transactions.

eSignature pricing and capability snapshot for executing restatements

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Frequently asked questions about Amended and Restated Operating Agreements

Answers to common questions about use, execution, signature validity, and retention for restated LLC operating agreements.


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