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Exhibit B to Registration Statement
Pursuant to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of
1938, as amended

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INSTRUCTIONS. A registrant must furnish as an Exhibit B copies of each written agreement and the terms and conditions of each oral agreement
with his foreign principal including all modifications of such agreements, or, where no contract exists, a full statement of all the circumstances by
reason of which the registrant is acting.as an agent of a foreign principal. Compliance is accomplished by filing an electronic Exhibit B form at

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1. Name of Registrant

2. Registration No.

S.G.R. LLC Government Relations and Lobbying

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3. Name of Foreign Principal

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Check Appropriate Box:
4. gj The agreement between the registrant and the above-named foreign principal is a formal written contract, if this box is
checked, attach a copy of the contract to this exhibit.
5. □ There is no formal written contract between the registrant and the foreign principal. The agreement with the above-named
foreign principal has resulted from an exchange of correspondence. If this box is checked, attach a copy of all pertinent
correspondence, including a copy of any initial proposal which has been adopted by reference in such correspondence.
6. □ The agreement or understanding between the registrant and the foreign principal is the result of neither a formal written
contract nor an exchange of correspondence between the parties. If this box is checked, give a complete description below of
the terms and conditions of the oral agreement or understanding, its duration, the fees and expenses, if any, to be received.
7. Describe ful ly the nature and method of performance of the abo ve indicated agreement or urideretanding.

SGR will work with the client to develop and executive a public affairs plan to enhance the dialogue and
relationships with policymakers, media, opinion leaders and business leaders. The campaign will promote a better
understanding of Ethiopia's political, social and economic environment, assist in day-to-day press inquiries, shore
up support for politicians and government officials as they address Ethiopian issues, collaborate with the principal's
diplomatic teams in the US to teil the nation's story and enhance the relationships with US diplomats, and broaden
government outreach to legislators acknowledging the importance of the nations' bilateral relationship. SGR will
also work to strengthen US-Ethiopian business outreach and grow foreign direct investment in Ethiopia.

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8. Describe fully the activities the registrant engages in or proposes to engage in on behalf of the above foreign principal.

Activities may include meetings with members of Congress, their staffs, and executive branch officials to broaden
government outreach and acknowledge the importance of the nations' bilateral relationship, including intelligence
gathering, broadening state-level interaction arid implementing fact-based content creation. Will conduct research
on issues of concern to the principal and provide counsel to the principal on developments in Congress, the
executive branch and with members of the press.

9. Will the activities on behalf of the above foreign principal include political activities as defined in Section l(o) of the Act and in
the footnote below? Yes 0
No □

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If yes, describe all such political activities indicating, among other things, the relations, interests or policies to be influenced
together with the means to be employed to achieve this purpose.

Activities.may include meetings witlrmembers of Congress, their staffs,;and executive branch officials to ensure
that US policy-makers appreciate the specific value of the US:Ethiopia partnership and its critical importance to the
economic and securityjnteresls of the US. SGR will also provide other public affairs actives arid services' as
agreed.

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EXECUTION
In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1746, the undersigned swears or affirms underpenalty of perjury that he/she has read the
information set forth in this Exhibit B to the registration statement and that he/she is familiar with the contents thereof and that such
contents are in their entirety true and accurate to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.
Date of Exhibit B

Name and Title

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Greg Lowman, Partner

Signature

Footnote: "Political activity," as defined in Section 1(o) of the Act, means any activity which the person engafctrig'in believes will, or that the person intends to, in any way influence
any agency or official of the Government of the United States or any section of the public within the United States with reference to formulating, adopting, or changing the
domestic or foreign policies of die United States or with reference to the political or public interests, policies, or relations of a government of a foreign countrv ora foreign political
party.

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
By this Agreement entered into on this 20™ day of February 2018, between SGR Government
Relations & Lobbying LLC (hereinto referred to as "SGR") and The Federal Democratic Republic
of Ethiopia, (hereinto referred to as "CLIENT"), the Parties agree as follows:
1. Scope of Employment: SGR will work with the CLIENT to develop and execute a public
. . affairs plan to enhance the dialogue and relationships with policymakers, media,
opinion leaders, and business leaders. The campaign will promote a better
understanding of Ethiopia's political, social, and economic environment.
2.

Term: This Agreement takes effect February 20, 2018 and continues in force through
April 20, 2018, at which time the engagement can be extended upon mutual agreement
of the parties.

3.

Compensation: As compensation for the performance of the services described above,
SGR will be paid USD 30,000.00, or USD 15,000.00 per month.
Payment would be due in full on February 20, 2018. Additional campaign expenses,
such as paid advertising and travel would be approved by CLIENT in advance and require
an upfront deposit.
All payments are to be wired to:
Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
1300 I St. NW
Washington DC 2000S
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Credit to: S.G.R. LLC. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND LOBBYING

4. Confidentiality: SGR agrees to maintain confidentiality of the provisions of this
Agreement and any of the confidential information concerning the business, affairs,
directors or employees of the CLIENT that comes into its possession during its
performance of the services and not to use any such information for any purpose other
than that for which it was provided. The provisions of the Article shall survive
termination of this agreement.
5. Liability and Indemnity: In no event shall SGR or its principals, affiliates, or personnel be
liable to CLIENT, whether for claim in tort, contract, or otherwise, for any amount in
excess of the total professional fees paid pursuant to the engagement except to the
extent finally judicially determined by a court of competent jurisdiction (not subject to
further appeal) to have resulted primarily and directly from the gross negligence, willful
misconduct, or fraudulent behavior in breach of this Agreement by SGR or its affiliates
relating to such services.
CLIENT will indemnify and hold harmless SGR, its principals, affiliates, and personnel
against any and all liability, claims, suits, losses, costs, and legal fees caused by, arising

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out of, or resulting from the engagement provided that any such damages ac^ not
caused by SGR, its principals, affiliates, or personnel. These costs and fees shall be
advanced monthly to SGR as it incurs them. The CLIENT shall only be responsible for
legal fees and costs incurred by attorneys whom it and SGR mutually agree to select to
provide representation in matters related to this engagement. The costs of any such
indemnification shall be borne by CLIENT.
6.. Compliance: In connection with the performance of this Agreement, all parties agree to
comply with all applicable laws. These include the anti-corruption laws of the United
States, including laws governing domestic and international requirements such as 18
U.S.C. § 201 and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and similar laws in any applicable
jurisdiction. No party, and no director, officer, employee, or agent thereof, will, directly
or indirectly, (a) pay, offer, give, promise, or authorize the payment of, anything of value
• to: (1) any government official or an officer or employee of a government or any
department, agency, or instrumentality of any government; (2) any officer or employee
of a public international organization; (3) any person acting in an official capacity for or
on behalf of any-government of department, agency, or instrumentality of such
government or public international organization; (4) any political party or official thereof
or any candidate for political office; (5) any state-owned or state-operated entity or
officer, employee, or other person acting on behalf of such entities; (5) or any other
person at the suggestion, request, or direction or for the benefit of any of the abovedescribed person in violation of anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, or other
applicable laws; or (b) engage in any other acts or transactions in violations of such
laws.
In addition, the parties agree to comply with the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act, 50 U.SX. § 1701, and the sanctions and embargoes administered by the
United States Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control. The parties
represent that they, and their principals and agents, are not identified on any list
maintained by the U.S. government that restricts their ability to conduct business with
U.S. persons, and that they will not enter into any transactions with any persons
identified on such lists in the performance of this Agreement.
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Prior Authorization: SGR is not authorized to make any public statements, presentations
or publications in connection with this Agreement without advance
authorization/approval from'the CLIENT.

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Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the District of
Columbia both as to interpretation and performance.

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