Exhibit 10.01
SUPPORT AGREEMENT
This
Support Agreement, dated November 4, 2024 (this Agreement), is by and among Nitor Capital Management, LLC, a New York limited liability company, and David J. Spier (together, Stockholder), on the one hand,
and Tejon Ranch Co., a Delaware corporation (the Company), on the other hand.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Company and Stockholder have engaged in various discussions and communications concerning the Companys business, financial
performance and other matters;
WHEREAS, Stockholder is deemed to beneficially own shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.50
(the Common Stock), totaling, in the aggregate, 489,700 shares, or approximately 1.8%, of the Common Stock issued and outstanding on the date hereof; and
WHEREAS, the Company has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders and Stockholder has determined that
it is in its best interests to come to an agreement with respect to certain matters in respect of the Board of Directors of the Company (the Board) and certain other matters, as provided in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of and reliance upon the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
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Board Representation and Board Matters. |
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(a) |
Concurrently with the Companys execution of this Agreement, the Company has (i) increased the size
of the Board such that there would be a vacancy on the Board and (ii) appointed Mr. Eric Speron (the Appointee) to fill the newly created vacancy, with a term expiring at the Companys 2025 annual meeting of
stockholders (the 2025 Annual Meeting). |
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(b) |
The Board, and all applicable committees of the Board, shall take all necessary actions to nominate and
recommend the Appointee as a candidate for election to the Board at the 2025 Annual Meeting, and the Company agrees to recommend, support and solicit proxies for the election of the Appointee at the 2025 Annual Meeting in a manner no less rigorous
and favorable than the manner in which the Company supports the Boards other nominees. |
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(c) |
The Company agrees that, during the Standstill Period (as defined herein), the Appointee shall be considered
along with all other Board members for Board committee assignments in connection with the Boards annual review of committee composition. |