PEDEVCO CORP

Regulation in the Oil and Gas Industry. However, actions taken by private parties in anticipation of, or to facilitate, a transition to a lower-GHG economy will affect us as well. For example, our cost of capital may increase if lenders or other market participants decline to invest in fossil fuel-related companies for regulatory or reputational reasons. Similarly, increased demand for low-carbon or renewable energy sources from consumers could reduce the demand for, and the price of, the products we produce. Technological changes, such as developments in renewable energy and low-carbon transportation, could also adversely affect demand for our products. 58 Table of Contents The requirements, restrictions and covenants in our A&R Credit Agreement, including interest payable thereunder, may restrict our ability to operate our business and might lead to a default under such agreement. Borrowings under the A&R Credit Agreement may be alternate base rate ( ABR ) loans or SOFR loans, at the election of the Company. Interest is payable quarterly for ABR loans and at the end of the applicable interest period for SOFR loans. SOFR loans bear interest at the forward-looking term rate based on the secured overnight financing rate as administered by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York ( SOFR ) for a one, three or six-month interest period plus an applicable margin ranging from 300 to 400 basis points, depending on the percentage of the borrowing base utilized, plus an additional 10 basis point credit spread adjustment (the SOFR Rate ).